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The best of the internet, delivered straight to your inbox!Gift GuideBeauty + Personal CareFashionHomeSports + FitnessStoresTechKidsPetsSex ToysView All We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.Trying even just one of these tips will instantly give your home a little refresh.BuzzFeed StaffBoth the boxes and the pouches are designed specifically to store board games, so they’re just the right size for the foldable board and all the pieces! Promising review: (for the boxes) “I am so happy with these. Transferred 10 of my games into this set of 10 (both Villainous in one) and now they take up half the space and are so much easier to store. I’m going to buy more for my collection of 1000 piece puzzles next.” —Kelly PotterThey’re both on Amazon: the boxes come in 10-packs for $54.99, and the pouches come in 12-packs for $22.99. Promising review: “I recommend sanding if the chip isn’t smooth around the edges. It will blend perfectly on a smooth surface. My rental has ugly almond appliances, and the stove had a dime-sized chip. This worked great to hide it.” —CiciIt’s on Amazon for $6.79 (available in three colors).Of course, there are SO many styles of decanters out there if this one’s too basic for your taste — a few on Amazon include a monogram set with glasses, a mismatched set of three decanters, one that looks like an iconic perfume bottle, or one in the shape of a globe with a glass ship inside. There’s even one that looks like a PlayStation controller. Promising review: “I purchased this for a wedding gift, and they loved it so much that I decided to give it to another friend for his birthday. This is a beautiful decanter and will be appreciated for years.” —VeetuchThe pictured one’s on Amazon for $26.99.Not that their artwork’s an eyesore, of course, just the clutter on the fridge! This actually makes it stand out more, and gives you space to display even more work!These garlands are made by The Desert Curated, a Mesa, Arizona-based small business run by Amanda Smith, who’s passionate about choosing home decor. Promising review: “This is a super cute way to hang my kids’ art in a clean and simple way. Well made and exactly as pictured!” —Heidi LombardoYou can get it from The Desert Curated on Etsy for $22+ (available in four lengths). Promising review: “These magnetic hinges and door handles arrived quickly, as described. and dramatically altered the dreary appearance of the garage, especially from the street! Highly recommend this product as it adds to curb appeal!” —rita m. egan(They won’t rust out at all because they’re made of a super durable UV- and weather-resistant plastic.) The set of four hinges and two handles is on Amazon for $10.99.Read the full tutorial on Clean & Scentsible. Promising review: “Wonderful product! East to apply, dries quickly and love this color. My garage is better than brand new! This product is everything it is described to be performs terrifically.” —Nita FudgeGet a gallon of single-coat, anti-slip concrete paint on Amazon for $43.99 (available in five colors).Protip: If you can’t find shams with the exact same measurements as your throw pillows, go for covers an inch or two smaller for an ~overstuffed~ look. I have these exact shams in moss green in my living room and they’re great quality and look amazing! It was an instant face lift for my living room. If you don’t have pillows already, you can buy two fillers for $16.99. Get this set of two 16″x16″ covers from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 40 colors and 9 sizes). Of course, depending on your decor preferences, Amazon has dozens of under-$25 throw pillow sets available (cottagecore floral, faux leather, fuzzy plush, geometric patterns, embroidered birds and plants…) — I bet you can find something you’d love!You just have to add the photos! (Oh, and many reviewers say they’re definitely light enough to hang with Command Picture Hanging Strips, if that’s more your style.)Promising review: “Great quality. I’m in love with these frames! Pictures do not do them justice. I’m so glad I found these. They’re so affordable and elegant looking that I purchased another set to separate in threes and place around the house. They all came in great shape, and the installation was simple. The template it comes with is super helpful. If you’re debating, purchase them. You won’t be disappointed.” —Jennifer ZunigaGet the pictured pack of 9 frames from Amazon for $79.99 (about $8.88 per frame; available in two sizes and eight colors). Promising review: “Perfect for what I needed! I wanted these to hang out on my ugly porch to kinda spruce it up! I needed them to be sturdy and able to withstand outdoor conditions but be cute and boho and these are perfect! I’ve had them for several months now and they haven’t showed any signs of wear and tear and are just a beautiful addition. 10/10 recommend!” —KimRNGet this set of two on Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes).From the geniuses at Apartment Therapy. Get a similar wood wall hanger from Hanger Frames on Etsy — a Salt Lake City, Utah based small business — for $11+ (available in various sizes starting at six inches, and six different finishes). And there are all kinds of places to find nice tea towels: this Amazon listing has dozens of designs in packs of 3 for $24.99, and Etsy has a wide selection from a variety of sellers too. I love the illustrated ones from Elizabeth Rachel Shop on Etsy pictured on the right, $16.89 each: the blood orange and the papaya. Promising review (for Hanger Frames): “Could not be any happier with this product. I’ve searched for a conventional frame for this art piece with no luck. I’m so glad I chose this instead of an old school frame. Came quickly, great quality, and they even added twine and a nail (which I didn’t expect). Love, love, love!!” —EmilyYou can get spray adhesive on Amazon for $9.94, and Rifle Paper Co. has lots of pretty fabric options in cotton, canvas, or rayon for $13+. Read the full how-to on The Crafted Life. Like the throw pillows, Amazon has a wide variety of fabrics and styles of bedskirts available so you can find something you’ll love! If cotton isn’t your style, try velvet, linen, lace, or tulle. Promising review: “For the price, it’s a great option to hide away things from under the bed. I threw it in the dryer for 20 minutes on high heat to take out the wrinkles. Great!” —Matt FornerThis one’s on Amazon, $9.99 for a queen (also available in twin, full, and king/cali king, and in 11 colors).Several reviewers said it really helps to use a wallpaper smoothing tool — you can get one for $4.99! Measure before you buy so you can get a roll that’s as wide as or wider than your appliance. You may have to cut excess on the sides, but you’ll avoid any seams. And pair it with a few bottles of black touch-up paint for $6.79 to give the fridge’s inner frame and handles a makeover. Promising review: “It bothered me that my dishwasher was black and didn’t match my stainless steel stove and fridge, so I decided to give this a try. I’m glad I did! It legit looks like my dishwasher is stainless steel now. It’s not big enough to cover the whole thing at once so there is a seam, but I put the seam on the lower half of the dishwasher and it’s not very noticeable at all. If I didn’t know to look for it, I probably wouldn’t see it. Just make sure you wash whatever you’re applying it to so that it sticks well, and go slowly when applying so you don’t get bubbles.” —SharonA 15″x78″ roll is on Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five sizes).Oh, and you can totally use the rest of your regular liquid soap refill with these! Just combine one part liquid soap with five parts water. FYI they’re plastic, not glass, but that just makes them more durable if they’re knocked over. If you prefer glass, check these out for $14.99. Promising review: “I’ve been using soap foam dispensers for years and have tried many different ones. Some break easy, some are really hard to push down, some are hard to get the right ratio of soap to water, etc. WELL NOT WITH THIS! I couldn’t believe how easy it was to push down and dispense the soap! And it makes it super rich and lathers really well!” —KayaA pack of two dispensers are on Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors and three sizes). While restoring a finish isn’t quite the same as completely refinishing a piece, it take much less time and can still make furniture (and floors, front doors, and kitchen cabinets) look magically new again. Promising review: “Very easy to get results. I applied to eight dining room chairs which had scrapes, scuffs and white paint marks. An amazing transformation so quickly. I finished eight chairs in 90 minutes without rushing. I bought two pints but only one was necessary. I used a cotton cloth for most of the application but also used 0000 steel wool for the scrapes and paint removal.” —Grumpy NeanderthalIt’s on Amazon for $9.99+ (nine wood finish colors available); many reviewers follow up with the same brand’s wood polish and conditioner (they’re meant to be used together!), which you can get for $9.98 from Amazon.Promising review: “I bought these to replace the ugly, plain registers that were on my ceiling. Installed in less than 10 minutes and they look beautiful. I ordered white and spray painted them nickel to match my ceiling fan. Couldn’t be happier.” —AsMeowThey’re on Amazon for $14.40+ (available in two sizes and three finishes).Kawobazaar is a small business based in Senegal that specializes in these lidded African baskets!It’s on Kawobazaar on Etsy for $222.37+. (Or check out their store page for more lidded basket selection!) Promising review: “This product is a LIFESAVER! It looks amazing and the storage is great! So much room for all my sons toys so that it doesn’t look like a mess when he’s not using them! I can even fit my couch blanket in there with the toys! I love them!!” —Shane KeaneIt’s on Amazon for $42.99+ (available in 3 sizes and 10 colors).Promising review: “It’s perfect for pool areas! It wasn’t what I expected but I actually like it better. If I had to describe it…I’d describe very soft straws (like drinking straws) woven into a carpet. It doesn’t stay wet and it doesn’t get hot so it is perfect for our pool patio. It is light weight though, so if you don’t have something set on it or put it away during a storm it will blow around.” —Andrea MalcolmIt’s from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in 8 sizes and up to 24 styles; see all the available designs on the Fab Habitat store page). Promising review: “Purchased this for a nursery (space theme!) and found the color and print to be very true to the photos. Absolutely love it! It’s also extremely soft (good for a baby to play on) and seems to be very well made. Extremely pleased with this rug!” —Kat D.It’s on Amazon for $30+ (six colors available in many sizes, or see all the rug designs available on the Safavieh store page).Promising review: “My kitchen window is on the sidewalk near the community mailboxes. Lots of people walking by. I loathe mini blinds which collect dust and grease. Especially since the stove is next to the window. Curtains are better, but still collect cooking smells and grease particles. I installed this in about ten minutes. It lets in light, but hides me from nosy people.” —Gayle SmithGet a 23″x78″ roll on Amazon for $8.99+ (11 roll sizes available).Promising review: “This product worked great for cleaning up my mess of cables/power cords going to my wall mounted TV. The plastic is sturdy, yet easily cut to proper length, I did however, use a “T” type of expandable wall anchor because I was attaching it to exterior stucco wall. The channels are large enough to accommodate numerous cords, and the covers snap firmly in place.” —TheoLogic1You can get the kit (which has six cable covers that total 150″, self-adhesive tape, and 12 connector pieces) on Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two lengths). The 35-quart container comes with all the mounting hardware you’ll need. Promising review: “I hesitated to trade existing storage space for a trashcan but I am so glad I did. The Rev-A-Shelf was easy to install and worked exactly as I expected. The instructions were a bit lacking but a quick check on YouTube is all you need. The fact that the kitchen trash is not the first thing guests see when they enter my house is awesome. I should have done this upgrade years ago!” —daisyIt’s on Amazon for $65+ (available in five colors, or check out other options and sizes for Rev-A-Shelf trashcan storage).Its lid stays open while you put stuff in it, removes completely so it’s super easy to empty, and it has completely smooth interior walls so you never have to deal with gross buildup in a corner or next to a plastic seam. Promising review: “I admit I was not enthused about saving food waste to recycle with green waste. With this compost bin, I’m sold. It fits on the counter without being intrusive or can easily be stored in a cabinet under the sink. The flip up lid is easy to use with just a knuckle in case fingers are filled with food prep. No odors, no ants, no fruit flies and easy to wash. Five stars all the way.” —Patty PIt’s on Amazon for $22.95+ (available in two sizes and two colors).Reviewers use these for all sorts of things: flashcards, makeup, wash cloths, journals, dryer sheets, medication, glasses, slipper socks, toilet paper….they’re great clutter containers! As with most things, Amazon has similar lidded baskets in lots of styles if this doesn’t work for your preferred aesthetic! Like: white plastic with bamboo lids, woven water hyacinth in rectangles or round, cotton rope round baskets in 11 color options, or fabric-covered rectangles in 7 color options. Promising review: “It is nice decor, yet useful. Can be used for anything: we hide things we don’t want laying around like keys, wallet, gift cards, small flashlight. It’s sturdy, doesn’t fray or creak, the clasp works perfectly, the lid and body line up. It’s a little smaller than I imagined, but just pay attention to the dimensions.” —AllenThey’re on Amazon for $25.99 each (also available as a three-basket nesting set for $32.89). Or get a similar four-pack nesting set from Amazon for $40.99.Get the how-to from Little House On The Corner.Read the full how-to on Hawthorne and Main. A quart of white primer’s on Amazon for $12.99.Promising review: “These worked wonderfully to give some privacy to my back yard without blocking out everything. I have had them up for about a year now, and they hold up well to weather conditions (snow, rain, freeze, heat). Color has lasted so far. No issues with hanging them. I used green zip ties purchased separately. Easy to cut and adjust the size. Recommended.” —Don’t Be HatefulA 94″x39″ roll’s on Amazon for $33.99+ (available in three sizes).Promising review: “Great little shelf that comes fully assembled and you just have to attach it to the wall. Sturdy enough to hold jackets and purses. Excellent choice for small spaces. Would buy this again!” —ChrisIt’s on Amazon for $34.84+ (available in two colors).It comes with a detailed, step-by-step guide to make it easy even if you’ve never done anything like this before, and this video also shows how to do it. I excerpted this review below, but if you decide you’re serious about making this happen, I recommend reading it in full, too!You’ll need other supplies in addition to the kit: a scrubbing pad ($2.73), some Ajax ($7.67), TSP Cleaner (2 for $17.38), a bucket ($12.97), #400 ($8.79) or #600 ($9.79) grit wet/dry sandpaper, a lint-free cloth ($5.99), a tack cloth (6 for $7.99), masking tape (6 for $19.98), a drop cloth ($9.99), a paint stir stick (10 for $5.50), a high-quality 2″ soft-bristled paintbrush ($8.04), and lacquer thinner ($13). If you have loose paint and rust, you’ll also need a wire brush ($3.68); if you have mold or mildew, you’ll also need bleach ($7.29 from Amazon Fresh). Promising review: “I wanted to do something about the ugly ‘almond-colored’ fiberglass bathtub/shower combo fixtures in both bathrooms of my otherwise fully-remodeled bright white (with light gray flooring) recently bought home. Quotes for contractors to come in and do the work at, say, The Home Depot would have run me about $5,000+ for the tubs alone (not including the walls). I finally discovered some refinishing kits online.The prep work took at least a day or two of my spare time for each tub/shower. You should actually wait well over an hour after mixing the activator in with the base paint; the viscosity of the mixture is so thin that, no matter how skilled at painting you are, you will definitely have a lot of drips throughout the process. It is handy to keep a clean rag to wipe up spills.After I was all done and could finally pretty much say like the instructions state that I am ‘satisfied with coverage.’ It seems like this finish will last a while and both tubs look beautiful! Every time I take a shower I can just admire how bright and shiny white they look. It’s really satisfying. I probably spent around $175 for three of the kits and all the supplies that I didn’t already have offhand — much better than the many thousands of dollars!” —KJThe kit’s on Amazon for $24.99.It’s completely self-adhesive, so you don’t have to mess with glues when you put it up. You do have to have a smooth surface painted with a satin or semi-gloss finish for it to work, though. You can also use it on furniture like bookshelves and drawers, or even stair risers! If that’s not quite to your taste, check out other brands on Amazon with lots of designs for peel-and-stick wallpaper: Art3D, RoomMates, Tempaper, and Spoonflower.Promising review: “Love, love, love this wallpaper!!! It is beautiful and unique, refined and elegant, and heavy duty quality. I found it super easy to install, though I opted to use it for a room border versus full wall coverage. I also found it very forgiving, allowing me to pull it back off and adjust areas without leaving permanent dents in the design. It gave my son’s bedroom a whole new look and I have gotten lots of compliments!” —MBGet a 20.5″ x 16.5′ roll from The Novogratz on Amazon for $23.06 (see all the available patterns on the The Novogratz wallpaper page).Yes you can paint tile, or cover it with decals (like these from D. Marie Interiors on Etsy), but according to Home Depot, paint won’t last very long in a shower. Read more on A Pretty Happy Home. I bought this to go behind my bar cart, and it made such a huge difference! Now my cords are disguised under the cart, I can plug more in, and the cart can sit close to the wall. It’s literally as simple as it looks: you plug it in, use the included cord organizers to make that look nice and neat, then plug in your electronics. Promising review: “My router connects to the outlet behind the couch and since the couch should be flush with the wall, the cords had bent. This completely changes the look and I no longer have to worry about cords bending or making a dent in the back of the couch. The length of the cord is a bit longer than expected but the outlet was so close to the ground which I’m assuming is not how everyone else’s outlets would be; none the less, it looks sleek!” —AngieGet it on Amazon for $23.95+ (available in 10 versions).Yep, you guessed it: there are lots of styles of these to choose from, too! Like: one that looks like coffee table books, one made from acacia wood, one that looks like a basket, and one made from light wood and woven rattan. Promising review: “Lots of room for cords and cables. Openings on the side mean you can easily thread cords while keeping the lid tightly closed. Great for hiding excess cables and super cute too!” —Kathryn S. TillIt’s on Amazon for $19.99.Basically, the spines of the books are attached but have with all the pages and covers cut out of ’em, except the two covers on the very ends. You can choose the color scheme you want and how many inches long you need it to be, and CovoGoods, a Salt Lake City, Utah-based small business, will make it for you!Promising review: “Wonderful!! We spent the past month remodeling our living room, but we didn’t account for how AWFUL the cable boxes and modem were going to look on our beautiful new shelves. Saw this, and had to have it! Covogoods not only communicated quickly with me, but were EXTREMELY accommodating in my requests. Turned out exactly how I envisioned it, and dimensions were spot on! No more ugly cable boxes and wires!” —Lindsey MartinezGet a router-sized one from Covogoods on Etsy for $43.20+ (available in your choice or several color options) or on Amazon for $69+. Promising review: “These are a great way to open up more storage potential in the garage. This is actually my third home when I’ve used these in my garage. If you have lots of room between your garage door and your ceiling, these can be used up there to allow you to store stuff in a space you would otherwise not be able to use. They’re great for being able to store stuff way up high and not take up any floor space. We store all of our Christmas lights and other holiday decorations on them. They hold up the weight of 4 or 5 big bins full of Christmas light strings no problem.” —BusterGet the 45″x45″ shelves (that hold up to 250 lbs of evenly-distributed weight) on Amazon for $73.97+ (available in two colors).The doorknob photos don’t have a “before”, but I’d bet you $10 they were shiny brass. Promising review: “Best looking metal spray paint I have seen. It took me 90 minutes to prepare, mask, and paint my bathroom faucet. I used about 1/2 a can of this paint.” —OC-AdamIt’s on Amazon for $11.48+ (available over 50 metallic finish colors).As with all over-door cabinet organizers, don’t forget to measure before you buy! If this particular design doesn’t work for you, find lots more options: small, even smaller, larger, and for the countertop!Promising review: “My drawers were getting cluttered. I looked at what my hairdresser used and something like this came to mind for me. I ordered it and I love it! It keeps everything organized and compact. It was very easy to install and also easy to switch around if it doesn’t work in one area.” —WI BadgersIt’s on Amazon for $25.99. It’s a three-step paint process that goes right over your old countertops. It has automotive-grade durability and is made of safe water-based materials. One kit covers the typical kitchen’s 35 square feet or 16 running feet of standard two-foot-wide countertop. You could also use it to paint a counter a solid color!You’ll also need: a Brillo pad ($5.96 for 8), Frog Tape ($9.99), a wood patch ($4.20), and sandpaper ($6.99) for any deep nicks or seams. Paint rollers, sponges, and brushes are included in the kit. The company also has thorough step-by-step videos on its YouTube channel for both the granite and the marble kits!Promising review: “It looks terrific and the application was straightforward. I’m about as artistic as Fred Flintstone but if you follow directions the granite effect takes care of itself. One hint: take your time masking and use Frog Tape, which gives you nice clean lines. I was worried about whether I’d be able to get a clear border around the sink and even considered taking the sink out but it turned out fine.” —Carl D. HausmanIt’s on Amazon: The granite kit for $99.95 (available in four finishes) or the marble kit for $199.95 (available in three colors or butcher block).One reviewer praises the pattern for not looking repetitive or faux! It’s on Amazon for $17.10.If you’re a renter you can definitely change them back before you move. All it takes is a screwdriver and like, half an hour of work! You’ll be amazed at the difference such little effort can make for your kitchen, bathroom, or piece of furniture! Promising review: “These handles have the cabinets a much needed facelift. Ordered the brass/gold color. They aren’t super yellow like some brass handles. Love the look and feel of these. They were very easy to install.” —KyraThe pictured ones, with 3 inches between each hole, are on Amazon, $15.51 for a pack of 10. But you can find other sizes and styles by searching for a Amazon Basics Euro Bar Cabinet Handle! The pictures really speak for themselves here! Yes, those are four glass drawer pulls I bought on clearance at Anthropologie like, 15 years ago, and transformed in the course of an afternoon with this gold leaf! After constant use in my bedroom then in my kitchen for that long, their original gold-painted surfaces had certainly seen better days. I shopped around for other knobs but never found any I liked quite as much…and definitely not four for $20, which is what this gold leaf kit on Amazon costs. (Well, technically it’s copper and some other metals, but it LOOKS gold, which is what counts.)IMO it’s a real value: for the price, you get the adhesive sizer, 25 sheets of the metal leaf, and the sealant. Just add a couple of cheap foam brushes and some cheap craft paint brushes and you have everything you need! It took me about four hours of Olympics-watching to perfect these knobs after scrubbing the old paint off. And I only used a fraction of the kit, so there’s plenty leftover for even more projects! Simply paint the adhesive on with a foam brush, give it about 2 minutes to set so it’s sticky, then carefully lay the piece of gold foil over your object, and gently use a paint brush to coax the foil into all the nooks and crannies — which is SUPER satisfying. It’s okay if there are some wrinkles or imperfections, because that’s what gold foil’s supposed to look like. Let dry, brush off excess foil, and cover any cracks or holes with the same process. Once you’re satisfied, coat your item in the sealant, let dry, and it’s all set!Get the gold leaf kit from Amazon for $20.Promising review: “Super easy to install and took less than 30 min to put together, level out and hammer in the stakes. My HOA doesn’t allow the trash bins to be visible from the street so this fixed that issue plus it matches my house trim.” —Joseph and Anne SawyerIt’s on Amazon for $160.Promising review: “Yes, it smells gross. Yes, it took me about half an hour of scrubbing at three spots on my table before they disappeared….but they did disappear, so I’m happy! I think the older the marks are, the longer you have to scrub at them. My table looks brand new now.” —DoveIt’s on Amazon for $6.69.There are SO many styles of these out there. On Amazon alone, check out a blue floral, colorful woven stripes, boho macrame, or crochet lace. From Etsy, you can find over 250 designs from the shop that makes the one pictured above, and even patterns to crochet a lace one yourself. If you like the pictured ones: the gingham is on Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 3 sizes and 15 colors) or the William Morris Strawberry Thief one is from Linen is Love on Etsy for $20.53+ (available in 16 sizes).Promising review: “I love my new shoe rack in our entry! No one can tell it is a shoe rack. It just looks as though it belongs here as a decorative piece. The middle rack is stationary and the top and bottom removable racks can be adjusted. Since we put our cat food container in it, the third row is a bit narrow, but works well for flip-flops and slip-on shoes. My husband’s size 11.5 shoes fit with room to spare.” —out of the boxIt’s on Amazon for $137.99.Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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