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46 Pretty Innovative Home Products You’ll Probably Want Now That You’ve Learned They Exist

Including a quick-dry bath mat that’ll put your soppy OG to shame.

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by Elizabeth Lilly BuzzFeed BuzzFeed Staff

As a Deputy Editorial Director for BuzzFeed’s shopping team, I love to get into the weeds of why a product’s worth the money by deep diving into customer reviews, and product-testing as much as possible.

Listen, if you're going to spend money on something, it better be cool and/or improve your life. Ok?! Well, all of these products meet at least one of those qualifications. From a playmat that turns into a storage bin to a foaming drain cleaner that'll have you prowling the house looking for cleaning ops, there are plenty of great finds within. 

1. An impressive foaming drain cleaner you'll want to post to the socials — even if it pulls out some truly disgusting filth that you'd otherwise not wanna advertise to the universe. You can use it on sink, tub, *and* floor drains... and might just have you seeking out filth like John Waters. 

Amazon, www.amazon.com

Check out a TikTok of the foaming pink drain cleaner in action. 

Promising review: "Wow! I don't think I've ever been more excited to use a cleaning product before. Who knew you could get so much satisfaction from a drain cleaner. I could probably make an ASMR video and post it, as it is that satisfying! Even though I had to angle this over my sink drain, to avoid the low faucet, it worked perfectly. The foam went down the drain and up through the overflow, bringing lots of black, yucky gunk with it. I have used lots of drain cleaners before, but not one that actually came up through the overflow. I'd never even considered what stuff was in there. It did a great job of cleaning everything out and it left the sink smelling fresh and clean as well." —Amazon Customer 

Get two from Amazon for $25.98. 

2. A sturdyPikk-It tool that'll un-ensnare tangled hair from your vacuum cleaners, hairbrushes, and even your beloved round brush dryer. Raise your hand if you've ever broken a seam ripper cleaning a vacuum cleaner. (Meee.) 

Amazon, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "Cleaned three items in less than five minutes. Vacuum brush head and two hair brushes that have three girls' long hair. I can’t wait to get the whole vacuum and rug cleaner bristles cleaned. I had to write this review after testing it out. Design is strong, sturdy, and handles great. Highly recommended." —Rob

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

3. A foldable nonslip stone bath mat if you're sick of a soppy traditional bath mat. This is made from diatomaceous earth, which absorbs water and dries in a snap so it'll be ready for the next person's turn. And it folds up for storage when everyone's done with their shower routine!

www.amazon.com

Promising review: "Two weeks ago, I didn’t even know stone bath mats existed! But wow! What a game changer! I’m one of those people that avoid my cloth bath mat when it’s wet. Because eww! Now, I can take a shower right after my husband and not have to worry about stepping on a wet bath mat. The stone absorbs the water so fast! Can’t wait to upgrade my other bathroom mats." —Angela

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

4. A hoodie hanger can look after six beloved comfy hoodies in your small closet without hogging a ton of space. (I can't be the only one who decided to fold and store hoodies, only to forget they have them in the depths of closet shelves....) Reviewers also use them for belts, bras, hats, T-shirts, and more. 

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I bought this product in a two-pack for my T-shirts because I hate folding and putting laundry away, and thought it would be a more convenient way for me to keep my clothes organized, and Wow! When I saw how durable and well-made they were, and how much space they saved, and how easy they were to use, I bought more! They were also a great value for the money, and I was able to just walk into my closet and see all my clothes, so they were all visible as soon as I opened my closet, no more searching through drawers. The next two packs I bought, I even used to hang my hoodies; these things are super durable and sturdy. I highly recommend these little darlings for anyone trying to get organized." —Sissy

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three colors as well as individually and in packs of four).

5. A water bottle organizer in case your household's Stanley Cup habit is becoming a little too much to handle. Simply mount this on a kitchen wall to stash those sippers and all the accessories, including lids, straws, seasonal straw toppers, and drink mix packets. 

www.amazon.com

Promising review: "Organizing genius!!! The magnet is VERY strong. Also comes with an adhesive that I used to attach a drink packet organizer on the fridge to make my whole drink area perfect." —Jenn Rieger

Get the four-capacity model for $34.99 (available in black and white and a three-capacity model)!

6. A 30-pack of funny-looking picture hooks that'll be no joke once you realize they make *securely* mounting wall art and mirrors soooo much easier than other solutions. You simply push them in drywall or plaster, twist, and then hang up your kid's art class masterpiece. 

The Home Depot

Promising review: "They just work so much better and easier than a nail. Use them all the time." —HomeDepotCustomer

Get it from The Home Depot for $14.98.

7. A WD-40 pen that'll easily slip into your junk drawer and your toolbag AND your purse because guess what...it comes in a three pack! It gives you all the same greasy benefits of the OG can but will take up FAR less room and help you better target the formula to that squeaky bathroom door hinge you hear every morning approximately 11 minutes before your alarm. 

www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great. Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen 'junk' drawer, and the house toolbox." —BBP623

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.49.

8. A trivet tree you can even keep in on the dining table when not in use as a cute lil' centerpiece. Four trivets simply stack on the stand when you need it to just look pretty. Wish I had a dollar for every time a trivet has caught in a drawer and wasted 10 seconds of my time. I'd have enough cash to buy a couple of these!

www.amazon.com

You'll get the base and four trivets.

Promising review: "I have trivets. Several of them. But when I need them, they’re never there! I have to dig through my drawer just to locate one. Then I see this. What an amazing concept! They look cute on my counter or table. They’re easy to use! Pull one off the 'tree' and set it on the counter/table. If it gets dirty, just wipe them down and put them back in the tree. Honestly, I love this tree and all its 'branches!'" —Cynthia Lancaster

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (clip the $2 off coupon on the product page to get this price; available in four colors).

9. A Doap bar will help remove sticky (yet delicious) dough from your hands, mixing bowls, storage containers, basically whatever when your fall bread-baking era has fully hit, but you've got to clean up after yourself. This dishwasher-safe beaut and its little nubs will ~gently~ de-stick you and kitchen surfaces. 

@getdoap / Via www.instagram.com

See it in action on Reels.

Doap was created by Joshua Grange, a musician whose love for breadmaking led to the creation of a tool that would solve the problem of perpetually sticky dough hands.

Get it from Doap for $24.99 (available in seven colors).

10. Alidded charcuterie board to help you prep the perfect spread ahead of time and keep it in the fridge and/or covered before its great reveal. It'll also come in handy when prepping to serve your charcuterie somewhere else because this is built to travel with wells for different elements and a locking lid. 

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I bought these for a party and it was so easy to prep them and pop them into the fridge with the lid on. Same goes for storing leftovers afterward. It was also great to use for fresh fruit we cut up to enjoy all weekend. Looks lovely and is solid quality." —AmJam

Get it from Amazon for $27.59+ (available in several configurations). 

11. A refillable candle kit with pearled wax and 30(!!!) wicks that'll transform a pretty, empty container into your shining light, but just for as long as you'd like. It's pretty low commitment because it comes in seven scent options and you can reuse the pearled wax again and again in the same container *or* a completely different one! 

Amazon

The sandy-look wax looks fresh every time you burn your candle, so you don't have to worry about tunneling or weird burn patterns like with traditional jarred wax candles. Each wick is good for about 12 hours of burn time. 

Foton is a small biz specializing in pearled candle wax kits. 

Promising review: "Ordered this because I had a cute container that I could not find a candle to fit in. This allows you to make a candle out of anything!! Smells amazing too!" —Jill Dean

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in 18 oz or 9 lbs., six scents, and unscented). 

12. A ceiling fan carbon filter can make your breezy BFF work even harder for you. This filter attracts and grabs dust, pollen, smoke, dander, and other allergens as the fan spins. And because it goes on *top* of the blades, only you'll know it's there. 

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

The fan filters come with a Velcro-like adhesive that allows you to easily replace the filters. Some reviewers noted that when they removed the adhesive, it peeled the finish off their fans. Consider installing the filters with Command strips if you're concerned about that!

Promising review: "I wasn't sure what to expect when purchasing these, but now they are a staple in every room of our house. Within three days the air smelled more crisp and was easier to breathe in our home. So simple and effective!" —Haylee Marez

"We have these on every ceiling fan in our house and have noticed such a difference since installing them! There is less dust on our furniture, and the general air quality in our rooms has improved. There is no longer dust build-up on our fan blades. Super easy to install!" —Hannah McClam

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $22.99.

13. Or if you're looking for a whole new ceiling fan, a low-profile bladeless LED ceiling fan will be easy to install and look oh-so-modern and subtle. Reviewers note that it's super powerful and quiet while it goes to work cooling down your space. 

www.amazon.com

Promising review: "This ceiling fan is a game changer for small spaces. Its low-profile design fits perfectly in the bedroom, while providing impressive air circulation and adjustable LED lighting. Installation was a breeze, and the quiet operation is a major plus. Though the remote can be a bit funny at times, it is pretty easy once you figure it out." —Mark

Get it from Amazon for $134.99(clip the $45 off coupon on the product page for this price). 

14. A no-tools-required dual-showerhead to give your bathroom a tandem shower in case you prefer to shower with your partner but don't want to have to take turns under one head. Reviewers who are parents also call this out as particularly useful for getting everyone showered without arguments about hot water.   

www.amazon.com

Boona is a small biz on a mission to make showers more enjoyable, whether you're showering alone or with a partner. 

Promising review: "This is a high-quality product that’s straightforward to install. The water pressure is incredible! It’s like a brand-new shower. You can adjust which showerhead the water comes out of individually or both simultaneously. It’s a game changer for our kids, so they don’t fight over the water anymore!" —Taylor 

Get it from Amazon for $259+ (available in three colors and with or without a second showerhead). 

15. A ~convertible~ faux-olive tree with three "growing" stages so you can fake it by making it look like it grows over time — or just enjoy the flexibility of being able to make it suit wherever it is you have it parked at this week. I have one in my apartment and no one can ever guess it's fake until I tell them!

Grandin Road

AND the "soil" looks super legit. 

Promising review: "It looks beautiful in a darker portion of the living room that does not have enough light for a real plant." —GHMN

Get it from Grandin Road for $89.40 (also available in ficus, triangle fig, and eucalyptus styles). 

16. A garage door sensor shade for certain Genie models because, well, the sun is messing with your garage door sensor's ability to function. Because who knew THAT was a thing?!

Colorized Design / Etsy

Colorized Design is a Georgetown, Indiana-based small biz that 3D prints a variety of problem-solving home solutions. 

Promising review: "We couldn't close our garage door due to the angle of the sun this time of year. Quick google search, Colorized Design came up. We followed his tips on ordering the correct cover. Received the cover within days, slid it on, and it works like a charm. Thank you again." —Linda R. 

Get it from Colorized Design on Etsy for$18.36.

17. A "stained glass" decal you can position on front-door windows, transoms, skylights...the possibilities are nearly endless! It'll obscure the view into your home a bit without going whole hog like a blurred window cling that obscures the view on both sides. Also, it just looks really nice!

www.amazon.com

This kit comes with separate-to-apply elements, so it'll work on a variety of window dimensions. If this isn't quite your style, there are lots of other stained glass window decals and window cling styles.

Promising review: "These stained glass decals worked great on the fireplace windows in my early 1900s bungalow. If you get up close, or look at them from the outside, it's pretty obvious they aren't real, but you'd have to be looking really closely. Don't forget to buy one package of caming lines for each set of decals, you'll need it. If you're someone who gets stressed about applying sticky things, or making things straight, don't worry too much about it. I am really bad at that stuff typically and I found it really easy. Wash your windows first, measure so you have a rough idea of where to put the center decal, and keep some scissors on hand to cut the caming. It's easy and so cool! Our house already has a lot of 'old house charm' so these fit in perfectly." —Linds

Get it from Amazon for $9.34.

18. Cordless, no-drill Roman shades that'll be a breeze to install — and especially great if you're in a rental where you can't or are at least trying to limit drilling into the wall. 

Amazon, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I knew I wanted something to finish off my bench seat windows. These blinds were not only easy to install, but I am impressed with the quality and how easy it is to raise and lower them. I think all four were out of the box and installed in 15 minutes. Offers light filtering, which is perfect for my needs. If I want to take them down for my holiday garland, it will be super easy to remove and put back up after the holiday." —doug huntley

Get each panel from Amazon for $47.19+ (available in seven styles and a range of sizes).

19. Or NoNo Brackets, aka curtain rod brackets that fit onto your existing blinds so that you don't have to fool with drilling any holes and having to spackle them later or (!!!) get charged when you move out of your rental.

www.amazon.com

Promising review: "This bracket is awesome and was extremely easy to install. We were able to hang curtains over our vertical blinds in just a few minutes and didn't even need any tools. Great product!!!" —Amazon Customer

Get a set of two from Amazon for $21.95 (also available in gold, and brass, and also available in inside-mount brackets).

20. A floating bookshelf you can mount as a clever excuse to display your to-read pile.

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "These are so much fun! We ordered the small size, which fits standard hardback books (approximately 5–7 hardbacks in my experience). They're a great way to add some extra storage to our very small home, and we've placed them in our hallway so people ask us about them all the time. I'd highly recommend!" —LaBuenaVidaMere

Get a set of three from Amazon for $28.29 (available in two finishes and two sizes).

21. A crack weeder tool to help target those weeds that seem to pop up in some of the most impossible places, between your paver cracks. This tool gets into those tight spots to annihilate weeds, thistles, and moss so you can move on with your life. 

www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I've been searching for something to remove the weeds for a while and came across this amazing tool. Since I refuse to use chemicals in my yard, I've been left with scraped knuckles every time I attempt to remove weeds. The weeds have grown so tightly in the concrete cracks that I pretty much gave up; even weed-whacking it didn't help much. Yes, you do have to use a little bit of effort, but the end result was so worth it!" —Shelley Arakaki

Get it from Amazon for $18.95. 

22. A simple mountable cat-grooming brush will help your kitty get some rubs when your hands are all tied up with other tasks.

www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I got this for my three-legged cat because he can't scratch his left side. He'll be trying to scratch and all you see is his little nub going crazy. I found these and he immediately LOVED it! The expression on his face when he first tried it was priceless. The only downside is that it's possible it'll fall off because it was hard for me to get all pieces of tape to stick on a corner at the same time, but I can always buy more double-sided tape so not a big deal to me. The product is for Floyd, not me, and he's happy, so 5 stars." —Pippa Runs

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

23. A slide-away storage bag can help you clean up your kids' mess SO much faster because you can toss it all onto this mat and then slide it into the attached bag. Now (hopefully) you won't step on a Lego brick at 3 a.m. on the way to the bathroom. Again. 

www.amazon.com

Watch one parent's demo on TikTok.

Promising review: "I love everything about this item. This is my second one. We use one for Lego Duplosand the other I got for our massive Fisher-Price Little People collection. It's expensive but worth every penny! If you have to scoop small toys into a bin daily...do it. It works exactly as it says and makes cleanup of small items a breeze." —R. Stratton

Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in four colors).

24. A "Magic Tap" automatic drink dispenser so kids can help themselves to some OJ without them trying to pull the whole container out of the fridge (which has def spelled disaster in the past). It's battery operated and spillproof! 

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Check out a TikTok of the drink dispenser in action. 

Promising review: "Super happy with this purchase. Our two little ones (5- and 3-years-old) can now easily fill their own drinks. We also purchased a dual cereal dispenser from Amazon, so now the kids can get their own breakfast cereal with milk!" —April M. Ramos

Get it from Amazon for $17.49(available in four colors and in multipacks). 

25. A set of Snug Plugs if your hair dryer plug keeps falling out of the bathroom outlet and you're starting to wonder if you need to pay for an electrician to get involved. These little contraptions make a snug fit between outlets and plugs to keep 'em where you want. 

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Snug Plugs is a small business that specializes in home improvement products. I had THIS very problem (as a renter) in the top socket in my sole bathroom outlet and one of these little things was a perfect, cheap fix!

Promising review: "I saw Snug Plug on TikTok and immediately ordered them. I have outlets at home AND at work that I couldn't keep anything plugged into because they're so loose. Snug Plug quickly and easily solved that problem and now I can finally have a phone charger in my den. Yay! I highly recommend this product." —KSay

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $10.99. 

26. A SnapPower GuideLight will optimize your regular old outlets instead of a night-light that you have to plug into an outlet that you always have to unplug to vacuum or do other tasks. 

www.amazon.com, Amazon

SnapPower is a small biz that specializes in unique and innovative lighting products. 

Promising review: "I ordered this after seeing it on TikTok. I’m very happy with this product!" —Miss. Harris 

"Game changer. When I get up, I don’t want to wake everyone up with flipping on lights and all. These provide plenty of walking through the house light. Super easy installation, too." —Monica Martinez 

Get it from Amazon for$22.98(available in three outlet styles and four colors). 

27. A fast-acting, refillable plug-in fly trap can cover up to 400 square feet of space to help lure in with a guiding light and ensnare those annoying little bugs that keep flying around you while you're cooking...and then when you're just trying to enjoy your home-cooked meal. It works on fruit flies, moths, gnats, and regular flies.

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Check out a TikTok of the plug-in fly trap in action. 

Promising review: "I can’t say enough wonderful things about these handy little bug catchers! They are simple to use, cheap to refill, and catch a ton of small bugs and flies. I have eight of them now, all around my house! It’s a little gross how many tiny flying insects are around…but it makes me feel a lot better now that I have these!" —Chris H. 

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $17.99.

28. A set of legging organizing hangers where you can tell the differences between all your black leggings, like the number of pockets or waist height. These seem quite simple but I just pulled all my leggings out of a drawer to use these in my closets, and it's a MUCH better use of space!

www.amazon.com

Each hanger holds 10 pairs of leggings. 

Promising review: "Yes...I have too many clothes. I LOVE my leggings. These saved me soooo much room! Now I have much more space, AND I can see them all easier." —Larry Seymour

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.47 (available in blue or gray and in packs of four, or individually). 

29. A felt chess wall game to keep a match going in a way where it's WAY easier to keep track of pieces. Plus, it's sound-dampening! You can also grab a design in checkers or tic-tac-toe. 

Felt Right

Each game piece adheres to the board with hook-style grip backing. 

Get it from Felt Right for$214.95 (available in 12 colors, and you can add checkers for an extra $29.95). 

30. Some safe-locking magnetic duvet clips in case your decision to invest in a duvet has turned out to be the BANE of your existence but you're not a quitter. You can simply secure this pin to a duvet (that can weigh up to 10 pound) to keep everything in place. Then when it's wash time, you just remove with the included magnetic key. 

Amazon

Check out a TikTok of the duvet clips in action. 

Pinion Pins is a small biz specializing in home improvement products. 

Promising review: "I was super worried about if I would have enough of the Pinions, and I totally do! My duvet is kinda thick and the Pinions pierced through with no problems! Plus with a little extra room if I had some extra layers. I REALLY like how you have to have the magnet tool to pull them apart. Absolutely no moving! Don’t walk, RUN TO BUY THIS. I also like how unnoticeable they are." —Abigayle Mishler

Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $17.95 (also available in a pack of 16). 

31. A self-stirring mug if you'd rather die than take your coffee black, but hate how long it takes your creamer and sugar to actually blend. 

www.amazon.com

Check out a TikTok of the self-stirring mug in action. 

Promising review: "I'm a huge fan of coffee and I need it in daily life. Absolutely loving this new cup! Easy and quick to mix your coffee and milk, pretty handy! Cleaning the cup couldn't be easier with the self stirring function, just put a little dab of soap, fill the mug half way with water, turn it on and let it do its own thing." —Lina 

Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in five colors). 

32. An attachable LED light for your vacuum because you've been eyeing the Dyson with the dust-finding light after your friend said she bought it but you KNOW you don't need to get a whole new vacuum. This is under $20 AND, according to the reviewer quoted below, just might not be a good thing because you'll see even more dirt and dust that needs cleaning!

www.amazon.com

Promising review: "Was easy to attach. I had to bring it forward a little so it would get a little more light in front. The only complaint is that it shows every bit of dust and debris in front. Now, instead of taking a few minutes to vacuum, it takes a while longer, but when I am through, the floor is clean. I am satisfied." —Radford swindell

Get it from Amazon for $17.99.

33. A magnetic dishwasher cover to help you transform that magical appliance as a design focal point. 

ReVent Covers / Etsy

You can check out the full TikTok showing how easily these go on. 

BTW, they're from ReVent Covers, a small biz! 

Promising review: "My DW panel was a poor grade of stainless, impossible to clean streaks, and had a dent to boot! This solved the problem and looks great. I'm very happy!" —Laura Berger

Get it from ReVent Covers on Etsy for $49.99+ (available in four designs and many sizes). 

34. A set of waterproof outdoor "flaming" Bluetooth speakers will pump out the tunes while blending in with your decor. They have two modes of flame light, and you can either plop 'em on a table, hang 'em up on a ceiling or tree, or staked into the ground like a torch. So suffice to say, you've got options. Time to queue up some Jimmy Buffett!

Amazon, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I ordered speakers that were waterproof and could sit outside and I’m so glad I found these. They give off a nice ambiance when sitting out back, and the sound is loud but not too loud to disturb neighbors. Bluetooth connection is easy, and as for battery life not sure cause I just received and haven’t had them a month. So far so good, and I’m satisfied with purchase." —applefir

Get a set of two from Amazon for $79.99 (available in two colors). 

35. A self-sealing magnetic screen door can let dogs help themselves out or in the house — so you won't have to peel yourself up from your hammock after you got nice and comfy with a horror book. 

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I bought this so my puppies could traverse to/from their backyard pen area...and keep flying insects out. It is AWESOME! The puppies figured out quickly that they could go through the screen — the screen snapped back into a closed state immediately after they got through the opening. If only all things in life could be solved this easily!" —Lynette S Quigley

Get it from Amazon for $27.99.

36. Aroll of perma-mulch to use around your garden beds and *keep* there because this stuff (made of recycled tires) imitates wood mulch but won't need replacing. If you have trouble sitting still while there's yard work that needs doing, you'll especially appreciate this. 

Wayfair

Promising review: "This faux mulch border was just what I was looking for. I wanted something simple (not elaborate) to keep my bark in place. It looks good and now I need to order more : )" —Eva

Get a 1'' H X 120'' W X 4.5'' D roll from Wayfair for $34.95 (also available in a tree ring).

37. A rechargeable, stick-on LED wall light (you may have seen on Shark Tank) that'll move with you when you want, even if you've just changed your mind within the same department or got a rude surprise at a lease renewal. It has three color temperatures, is dimmable, has a sleep timer, and is controlled from an app. 

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

The sconce is USB-C rechargeable, features three different dimness settings, and can be controlled through an app on your phone. See how it works in this TikTok.

Promising review: "This totally is a lighting game changer! If you're like me and are constantly revamping your home and moving things around — well this cute, rechargeable, 'no-wiring-needed' light is just the ticket. It took me all of 30 seconds to install, and the brightness settings on the app are perfect. I like that I can set a timer on the light so I don't accidentally leave it on. Mine came with an extra battery, so when the initial one needs to be recharged, I just swap it out. I actually think I'm going to need to buy another one!" —Lauren 

Get it from Amazon for $99 (available in five colors). 

38. A set of Dash ice cream-making mugs can put less of a dent in your budget than the Ninja Creami in the pursuit of delish, customized soft-serve. You simply freeze your base, add toppings, press the button on the mug, and enjoy after letting the mug work for 20 minutes. 

Amazon

See it in action on TikTok. 

Promising review: "I’ve been drooling over the Ninja Creami ice cream maker, but the price just isn’t in my budget…but after buying this, I say save your money and get the Dash! So easy to use and makes yummy ice cream at home! I love making frozen yogurt with Greek yogurt and then add-ins. So delicious!!" —Kat Barber

Get two from Amazon for $44.99.

39. A dirty dishwasher indicator might be super simple. BUT! What a problem-solver. Even a clean/dirty dishwasher magnet requires some effort on you and your family's part. With this, the only effort is putting it in your dishwasher and then looking at it to see if the dishes are clean or not.

Amazon

Promising review: "I have been looking for a dishwasher done indicator to use on a stainless steel front (no magnets). This is the BOMB. NO moving parts. No flimsy clips. No tape, glue, or magnets. Simply slip it over the edge of the bottom basket, and you are good. The sturdy clip does not flex, so there is no wear and tear. The action of the washer fills up the tube. DONE. The first time you open the door after washing, tip out the tube, and you are ready again. Hooray...something that works." —MRMACHINE of Raleigh

Get it from Amazon for $17.99.

40. And a wineglass-washing dishwasher attachment in case your dishwasher isn't equipped with a way to keep a wineglass upright and in place OR you don't have enough for your needs. After all, hand-washing stuff you don't absolutely have to is pretty annoying. 

Amazon, www.amazon.com

Wine Wash Co. is a woman-owned small biz that specializes in dishwasher attachments. 

Promising review: "I had a hard time finding wine glass holders for my dishwasher. My previous dishwasher had built-in holders, but my current dishwasher does not. I got tired of having wine glasses break during dishwashing cycles. These holders are sturdy and fit the bill for standard glasses. They can fold up when not in use. I would not use them for expensive Waterford crystal wine glasses, but they are perfect for everyday glasses. A must-have for wine drinkers!" —Alicia

Get a set of four from Amazon for$15.

41. Some pee pad magnets to keep that pad *right* where it needs to be instead of slipping and sliding all over the floor and leaving pee and poop on the actual floor. 

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Promising review: "We pad trained our Cavapoo and his pads are in our laundry room. He tends to lift his leg just a little toward the dryer, so having the pads now going up a little on the side of the dryer has eliminated that issue. They are very strong and super easy to use." —Kay K.

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $12.99.

42. A stem support for climbing or top-heavy plants (think ones like bougainvillea, ivy, jasmine, monstera, and philodendron) that tend to flop around instead of looking all picturesque on their own. It keeps the stems separated and supported on their (literal) growth journey. 

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Rosebud is a small biz based in Costa Mesa, California that specializes in 3D-printed planters and accessories.

Promising review: "Works exactly as you’d think and a cute way to make those plants stand up!" —Holly Briggs

Get it from Rosebud Home Goods on Etsy for $10+ (available in different sizes)

43. A set of space-saving slim profile olive oil dispensers will look so aesthetic on your kitchen counter without hogging tons of room. And it'll remind you to use that fancy schmancy one that your friend oh-so-kindly gave you for housewarming and you've been "saving for something special." Each day is special! Use the dang fancy stuff! 

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Check out a TikTok of the slim dispensers in action. 

Each set comes with 36 labels for oils, coffee syrups, and cooking sauces, one brush, and one funnel.

Promising review: "These are wonderful. I love their slim, sleek profile and the labels. I love the gold accent. I love how much volume it holds. Space-saving, functional, and stylish." —Rlee

Get a set of two from Amazon for$25.98 (available in three styles and in packs of four). 

44. A hybrid digital food scale and measuring cup as an excellent two-fer when you're whipping up some delicious baked goods when accurate measurements are *especially* important. 

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Promising review: "I absolutely love this measuring cup!!! What a great invention. I love that I can put flour in, reset it and add sugar, reset it and add milk, etc. One cup is used to measure several things at the same time. Love, love, love it!!!!" —wolfpause

Get it from Amazon for $22.98(available in three colors). 

45. A self-expanding shower curtain in case you year for more room in the shower but can't or don't want to install a curved shower curtain rod. This curtain bumps out the space and keeps your liner from clinging to your wet back, which is always creepy!

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Space is a small biz that's passionate about eliminating curtain cling and giving people more shower space! Their design is also machine-washable, so you don't have to replace it like a run-of-the-mill liner. 

Promising review: "Wow! This is exactly what I was looking for! I have a tiny bathroom in an old apartment building, so I have an untreated window that needs to be covered with a shower curtain inside my shower. Every time I'd shower, I'd be attacked by curtains from both sides. That is until I purchased this curtain. It gives so much more room in the shower, like a curved shower rod, but without all that hardware and work associated with it. It's weighted enough so it doesn't move, either. I'm no longer attacked by my shower curtains. 100% would purchase again." —Brittany Hopkins

Get it from Amazon for $42.50+ (available in 32 colors).

46. A renter-friendly Tulip shade you can easily pop over your boob light (or other similarly-sized ceiling-flush light you detest). You simply mount a ring on the ceiling with double-sided tape and put on the magnetic shade.

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Tulip is a small biz from Lori Smyth. Her inspiration? The drab lighting in a college dorm! Her innovative design requires no re-wiring, no power tools, no nothing! Check out the different styles and how easily they install via Tulip's TikTok. 

My colleague Chelsea Stuart has tried and loves this: "I just had a chance to try one of these and I am simply OBSESSED. I live in NYC in a rental and I have a really drab light in my kitchen that even an electrician couldn't get off of the ceiling without breaking... so I gave up on replacing it right after I moved in. Alas, fast forward a year and I found Tulip on TikTok! Instantly, I thought 1. This is absolutely genius and 2. How has no one come up with this before?!?!

"Installing" it (installing makes it seem way more involved than it is) took all of 10 minutes and that includes removing it from the box, Command Strip-ing the ring to the ceiling, and then popping the magnetic shade in place. (Honestly, the thing that took me the longest was fishing my step stool out of the depths of my junk closet.) Not only is the shade itself beautiful, but the diffused light is just so soft and pretty. I can't wait to get another one for my entryway!!!"

Promising review: "I have been searching for a paper lamp or replacement for my current apartment lights, but they either wouldn't fit or it would require too much effort that my landlord wouldn't appreciate. That's when I came across Tulip. I can't be more blunt than this — you literally Command Strip the ring to the ceiling and the shade attaches via magnet... seriously ingenious." —Oliver O.

What's included: Ceiling mount, Tulip shade, 12x removable tape, and 3x screws (as needed for textured ceiling applications). 

Get it from Tulip for $145.

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