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60 Things For Your Home You Didn't Know Existed That Make Life 10x Easier

You’re going to wonder how you ever lived without these.

by Amanda Pellegrino
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Sometimes the smallest, most inconsequential problems actually have the most life-changing solutions. Things like adding battery-powered lights to a spot with no outlet access, saving space in the kitchen with easy-to-store accessories, or decluttering with smart organizational tools can actually make a huge impact. Luckily, these items are easier to find and cheaper than you think. Keep scrolling for clever ways to make your life 10 times easier — with products you probably never knew existed.

1A Rubber Coffee Station Mat That Absorbs Spills In Under 10 Seconds

Place this rubber mat underneath your coffee station to soak up leaks, splashes, and spills in under 10 seconds. It’s doesn’t leave any water marks and the porous material air dries quickly. It even has a rubber backing on the bottom to prevent it from slipping and sliding around on your countertop, so your morning routine can run just a little more smoothly.

2An Accordion-Style Plunger That Tackles Clogged Sinks

It happens all the time — your sink suddenly starts draining slower and slower until it stops altogether, but instead of calling an expensive plumber, check out this plunger. It’s specifically designed for sinks and has an accordion design that pushes a huge volume of air into the pipes with each plunge to get whatever’s clogging it out.

3Padded Door Latch Cushions To Reduce Noise & Prevent Slams

These padded cushions use elastic bands to secure around the knobs on both sides of the door, adding a little cushion to the latch to help the door close silently and prevent slams that wake everyone up. It also prevents doors from locking automatically, adding a helpful bonus feature. And when you’re not using it, you can hang it on one of the knobs by the strap.

4A Lint Roller With An Extendable Handle To Clean Floors & Carpets

What makes this lint roller genius is that it was designed specifically for removing hair, dust, and debris from carpets and floors — no bending or straining required. It has an extendable handle with extra-wide sheets that can clean way more surface area than standard versions. The lint roller sheets are extra sticky and when you’re done cleaning, they’re easy to rip off and dispose of.

5A Battery-Powered Light That Brightens Up Your Lock At Night

There’s something so humbling about fiddling with your lock and keys in the dark, which is why this keyhole light is so brilliant. Small and compact, this battery-powered light installs above the keyhole and automatically turns on when it detects motion in the dark so you can clearly see what you’re doing when you get home.

6Interlocking Gates That Block Pets & Toys From Getting Stuck Under The Couch

With 12 included panels, these plastic blockers can be attached and detached to fit perfectly underneath a couch, chair, bed, or dresser, preventing pets, toys, and other small things from getting stuck underneath. Each piece snaps together to customize the size and assembly is so easy, you won’t need any additional tools.

7Pull-Out Cabinet Drawers With Raised Edges To Keep Products Secure

Organize the shelves in your cabinets while ensuring you have easy access to all your essentials with these clever drawers. They can be installed with adhesive tape or screws and they fully pull out so you can reach what you’ve stored all the way in the back. They come in three different sizes and they have raised edges to keep products from spilling out.

8A Heavy-Duty Magnetic Hanger Rack That Holds Up To 8 Pounds

This hanger holder uses super strong magnets to mount to the side of your laundry machines, giving you additional storage that doesn’t take up any valuable closet or counter space. It has two separate rods and can hold up to 8 pounds. This rack keeps your space organized and your hangers easily accessible for drying or putting away.

9Rug Grippers That Prevent Area Rugs From Curling & Sliding Around

With a V-shaped design, these rug grippers adhere to the four corners of your area rugs to keep them from curling and sliding around, thereby helping to prevent a tripping hazard around your home. They’re designed to be long-lasting, but when you’re ready to remove them, they won’t leave any sticky residue behind.

10A Highly Rated Scraper Tool For Stickers & Other Stuck-On Messes

This razor blade scraper tool is a great way to remove stuck-on labels, cooked-on grime, and other sticky things from your surfaces without scratching or damaging anything. It has a comfortable handle that’s easy to use and it comes with 15 replacement blades so you’ll always have one that’s sharp and ready to use when you need it. Plus, it has an impressive 4.5-star overall rating from more than 12,000 shoppers.

11Adhesive Splash Guards That Protect Your Surfaces From Water Overflow

I bet you never knew you could install splash guards in your bathroom to prevent spills and drips from getting all over the place. They’re great around your sink, bathtub, or any place you might need a little additional support to prevent splashing. They have silicone bases that are both scratch resistant and waterproof — just peel off the backing and stick them in place.

12Velcro Couch Tape That Keeps Cushions From Sliding Around

This roll of Velcro couch tape uses strong adhesive to adhere to the couch and the cushions, keeping everything in place while you’re watching television, hanging out, or taking a nap. It can be used for indoor and outdoor couch cushions and can even be cut to the exact size you need for a customized fit.

13Magnetic Stanley Cup Holders With A Matching Lid Organizer

If you can’t figure out how to store your water bottle collection, these magnetic organizers are going to blow your mind. They’re so simple — they mount to the side of your refrigerator or any other metal surface — and each features three slots for three water bottles. The set even comes with a lid organizer too, so everything stays together and neat.

14A Roll-Up Dish Rack That Sits Over The Sink For Mess-Free Drying

This drying rack is a great use of space because it prevents the need for a bulky countertop rack. It rolls out over the sink to hold your drying dishes and drains everything straight into the sink to reduce the watery mess. Plus when you’re not using it, it rolls up and can be easily stored in a drawer.

15Magnetic Cable Clips To Keep Your Chargers Where You Need Them

These magnetic cable clips might be small, but boy are they mighty. They use strong adhesive tape to stick to the back or side of your bookshelf, entertainment center, TV stand, or nightstand. Plus, they boast a magnetic base that surrounds the end of your chargers, preventing them from slipping through and keeping them within arm’s reach even when you’re not using them.

16A Pumice Stone Toilet Cleaner That Removes Stains Without Scratching

This pumice stone toilet bowl cleaner comes attached to a sturdy handle that helps you buff away rings, hard water stains, lime, rust, and more without scratching your porcelain, ceramic, and concrete surfaces. It’s odorless, eco-friendly, and doesn't require any liquid cleaners to work, to boot.

17A Vacuum Hose Attachment That Removes Dryer Lint From Tight Crevices

Excess lint in the dryer can be a cause of house fires, but you can clean out your dryer vent and help cut down on that risk with this vacuum hose attachment. It’s so easy to use, since the hose mounts to the end of your existing vacuum cleaner to get deep inside the vent canals. There’s even an included brush to help remove the stockpile of lint and keep your machine running effectively.

18Motion-Activated Light Strips With A Wireless Design For A Chic Look

These under-cabinet strip lights automatically turn on when they detect motion within 10 feet, making sure you always have light when you need it. They let off a cool, white-hued light with five levels of adjustable brightness for a customizable feel. Better yet, they charge via USB for convenience and can last for up to 30 days on a single charge.

19Furniture Bumper Tape That Uses Strong 3M Adhesive

Whether you’re safety proofing your home for babies, pets, or clumsy roommates, this bumper roll will do the job. It uses strong 3M adhesive tape to secure to the sharp edges of your coffee table, dresser, nightstand, bookshelf — you name it. It even comes with four corner-shaped bumpers to protect that space perfectly.

20A Collapsible Laundry Basket That Folds Flat For Easier Storage

What makes this laundry basket brilliant is that the center has a flexible, accordion-style center that collapses completely flat when you’re not using it to save space in your laundry room. It can hold up to 11 gallons of dirty clothes and it has three comfortable handles to easily travel with around the house.

21A Kitchen Sink Strainer That Helps Prevent Clogs Before They Happen

This kitchen sink strainer is a great way to keep gunk and grime from accumulating in your sink and clogging your drains. It comes with a stainless steel frame and 200 disposable mesh bags that separate solids and liquids. This way, liquids can drain through while the solids stay collected for easy disposal.

22Adjustable Pet Door Latches That Let Cats In & Keep Dogs Out

These pet door latches are a brilliant way to let small pets have more freedom while keeping big pets or children out of the way. They have four different adjustable width sizes, depending on the size of your pets, and they mount easily to the knob and doorframe striker plate. They’re really easy to remove when you don’t need them anymore, making them a less permanent option than a doggy door.

23A Lid-Loosening Jar Opener That Mounts Underneath Cabinets

This jar opener is a must-have if you’ve ever struggled with opening anything from nail polish bottles to pickle jars. It mounts underneath your upper kitchen cabinet and has carbon steel teeth that grip onto the lids of your jars to open them seamlessly with much less effort on your part.

24A Rolling Laundry Basket With Plenty Of Space & Locking Casters

This laundry basket comes on wheels, so it’s easier than ever to move it from your bedroom to the laundry room without straining your back. It holds 150 liters of dirty clothes — up to 66 pounds — and has a front mesh pocket to hold detergent pods, fabric softener, and more. It even has brakes on the wheels to keep it secure while you’re loading or unloading.

25Wall-Mounted Soap Dishes With Pull-Out Trays For Improved Drainage

Keep your soap from getting soggy and gross in the shower with these wall-mounted soap holders. They use strong adhesive tape to secure to the wall and have lids to protect your bars from excess water exposure as you’re showering. Plus, they have an elevated, self-draining design with trays that you can easily empty to help prevent mildew and buildup.

26Under-Sink Organizers With 2 Tiers Of Storage & Bonus Hooks

Keep the valuable storage space under your sink looking super tidy with this two-tier organizer. It has two shelves, the bottom of which pulls out like a drawer for easy access to everything in the back. They’re made with sturdy metal frames and come with bonus side hooks, so they’re a durable and clever way to save a ton of space.

27Stackable Freezer Bins With Flexible Handles For Easy Maneuvering

These stackable organizer bins are great way to get your freezer in tip-top shape so nothing gets lost inside. They have convenient handles that make adding and removing the bins easy. And when the bins are stationary, the handles swing inward to support another bin on top, making it easy to stack many at at time.

28A Sleek Outlet Concealer With 2 Multi-Plug Extension Cords

This sleek outlet concealer will absolutely change the game when it comes to decluttering the tangle of wires behind your entertainment center, nightstand, or desk. It has two three-plug extension cords with a split design so you can plug in all your devices at once without creating an eyesore on the wall.

29Collapsible Silicone Funnels That Are Heat Resistant

These silicone funnels are a must-have for any kitchen. They come in two different sizes and are great for everything from adding spices into cute jars, to refilling soap containers, to pouring bacon grease into a storage container. They’re heat resistant to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and they collapse flat for easy storing when you’re not using them.

30Nearly Invisible Door Bumpers That Protect Your Walls From Damage

These bumpers are made of clear rubber that helps them blend right in with your walls, giving you protection from doorknobs without creating an unsightly eyesore. They mount with an adhesive backing on wallpaper, wood, ceramic, paint, steel — you name it. Plus when it’s time to remove them, they don’t leave a sticky residue behind.

31Stylish Cable Organizer Boxes That Stash Cords & Create Storage

These cable organizer boxes help declutter your space and create a prettier way of storing your essential plug-in devices. They have two slits on opposite sides to create seamless entry and exit points for your wires. Plus, they have attractive wooden lids that can double as shelves to add even more storage space.

32A Retractable Clothes Hanger That Holds Up To 60 Pounds

This mounted clothes hanger holds up to 60 pounds and gives you the ultimate spot to plan your outfit, hang dry clothes, and more. It is made of sturdy aluminum and steel and the whole thing retracts and sits flush to the wall when you’re not using it. Plus, it’s rust resistant so you can use it outdoors, too.

33Durable Drawer Organizers For Pinterest-Worthy Closets & Dressers

These drawer organizers are about to totally change the way you view your dresser. They come in three sizes that work to neaten up everything from socks and bras to T-shirts, leggings, scarves, bathing suits — you name it. They’re made of durable non-woven fabric with reinforced stitching and cardboard bottoms to keep them standing upright even if they’re not full.

34A Sponge Holder With A Bonus Rack For Drying Dishcloths

This sponge caddy is a great addition to the kitchen sink because it not only gives you a perfect spot to store your brushes, sponges, and soaps, but it also has a stainless steel bar that’s perfect for hang drying dishcloths or dishwashing gloves. And it has a raised, textured surface to slightly elevate your stuff if excess water pools.

35An Adjustable Magnetic Paper Towel Holder That Frees Up Counter Space

If you’re short on counter space, this magnetic paper towel holder is a must for your kitchen. It has super strong magnets that allow you to mount your paper towels to your refrigerator door or side, giving you easy access without the hassle. Plus you can adjust the width to fit all kinds of paper towel rolls, and the rubber padding prevents scratching, too.

36An Adjustable Door Stopper That Holds Doors Open & Prevents Slamming

Don’t be fooled by how sleek and futuristic this door stopper looks, because it’s actually so functional, too. The unique design has an adjustable height to customize to your needs and prevent your doors from slamming into the wall behind it. Plus, it has a magnetic attachment so it can secure the door open, too.

37Metal Wire Dishcloths That Scour Without Scratching

These dishcloths take scouring pads to the next level. They’re made of three-layer metal wiring that can do anything from cleaning baked-on food from dishes to scrubbing fruits and veggies. Despite their metal construction, they won’t scratch or streak your dishes or surfaces while cleaning. Plus, they have built-in hanging hooks to dry.

38A Microfiber Duster With A Bendable Head To Clean Ceiling Fans

This duster has an ingenious bendable head design that you can wrap around the blades of your ceiling fans or other hard-to-reach areas to get all the forgotten dust off. The pole extends to 4.5 feet long but is still lightweight enough to hold over your head while cleaning. And better yet, the microfiber sleeve can be slipped off and cleaned in the washing machine.

39A Hanging Shower Mirror That Doesn’t Fog Up With The Steam

This mirror is a must-have for anyone who puts makeup on right after a steamy shower — that’s because it doesn’t fog up. (Seriously.) It has this brilliant anti-fog coating that keeps your reflection clear even after a full-body shower in high heat. It installs with an adhesive hook in seconds and can even be placed in the shower to check your work while you’re shaving or applying a hair mask.

40A Wood Furniture Repair Kit For Filling In Small Scuffs & Scratches

This wood furniture repair kit comes with markers and wax in six different shades — from light oak to deep mahogany — giving you everything you need to make your furniture look good as new. The markers are great for touching up surface scratches and scuffs, while the wax can seamlessly fill in nicks and holes.

41An Angled Storage Bin That Gently Dispenses Eggs

This egg holder has a cool stacking design that not only saves a ton of space but has an angled ramp that gently dispenses the eggs one by one as you need them. Just grab an egg from the opening and a new one will roll into place. The narrow, vertical design means it can fit into a refrigerator door and the rolling function helps move eggs to prevent the yolks from settling.

42Light-Blocking Stickers That Can Soften Harsh Glares

These light-blocking stickers are an absolutely genius product — they can be placed on top of all those pesky lights in your bedroom (think: your TV, alarm clock, charging dock, etc.) that seem to shine brighter than ever when you’re trying to fall asleep. Just cut them to your desired size and stick, placing multiple stickers on top of each other if you want a more dramatic dimming effect.

43A Draft Stopper With 3 Layers Of Silicone For A Strong Seal

Adding this draft stopper to the bottom of your doors can really make a difference when it comes to saving you money on your electricity bill. It has a three-layer design that can fit gaps up to 1 inch, preventing your heat or air conditioning from leaking out during the cold and hot months. It’s also great to keep bugs from sneaking in and for adding some soundproofing, too.

44Laundry Detergent Cupholders That Catch & Contain Spills

These laundry detergent cupholders slide right underneath any economy-sized bottle, allowing you to dispense the detergent directly into the cap while also catching spills so your space stays clean. They stay firmly in place and can work for years to keep your laundry room feeling neat and tidy.

45A Spider & Insect Catcher With A Long Handle For Tackling Pests From A Distance

If you’re like me and hate dealing with bugs, this insect catcher is a game changer. It has a super long handle so you don’t have to go anywhere near the dreaded pest. Plus, the bottom has long nylon bristles that catch the bug without squishing it, allowing you to release it back into the wild and far away from the inside of your home.

46A Retractable Indoor Clothesline That Can Hold Up To 40 Pounds

This retractable indoor clothesline can expand up to 15 feet and hold up to 40 pounds, giving you an easy way to hang dry your clothes without dealing with wind, weather, or bugs. It even has an indoor sag adjuster that tightens the stainless steel rope to prevent things from dragging to the ground.

47A Double-Sided Pickle Jar That Drains The Brine For Mess-Free Access

This pickle jar features two compartments with a silicone filter separating them. This way, you can fill the larger side with your pickles, and when you want to grab one, flip it over and the juice will drain into the smaller compartment for mess-free snacking. And don’t worry — it’s designed to be totally leakproof.

48Adjustable Mug Toppers That Let You Stack Cups To Save Space

These coffee mug organizers allow you to stack your mugs vertically edge to edge to save a ton of space in your kitchen cabinets. They even secure the mugs to each other which prevents them from tipping or falling over. The set comes with six cup stackers that can organize up to 12 mugs at once.

49A Labeled Bag Organizer That Sits Directly In Your Drawer

Get your plastic bags in order with this specially designed organizer. It has four slots for four bags of different sizes with preprinted labels to affix to each so you know what’s what. The slots allow you to dispense one at a time, too. And the whole thing fits seamlessly into a kitchen drawer for easy access.

50A Silicone Hair Catcher That Won’t Obstruct Water Flow

This silicone hair catcher sits on top of most standard round drains to grab and trap hair before it can clog up your pipes. The special angled holes trap the hair without impeding water flow, too. It even has a stainless steel top that’s slightly weighted to keep it in place.

51A Heat-Resistant Colander That Clips To Pots For One-Handed Straining

This strainer was definitely designed by people who’ve lived with small and cramped kitchens. It clips directly onto your pots to strain straight out of the pot or bowl and when you’re not using it, it packs away easily in a drawer unlike traditional metal strainers. And because it’s made of silicone, it can contract to fit multiple pot sizes and it’s heat resistant up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

52Foldable Storage Baskets With Reinforced Stitching & Durable Handles

These fabric baskets have a high-low design that allows you to load them up while still keeping everything inside visible. They have reinforced stitching throughout and three durable handles for easily maneuvering in a linen closet or pantry. Plus when you’re not using them, they fold up for space-saving storage.

53Key Locator Tags With 131 Feet Of Wireless Range

If you frequently lose or misplace your keys, this nifty set of locator tags is about to change your life. Attach the tag to your key ring and when you press the coordinating button on the remote, the tag will start beeping to help you find what you’re looking for. The remote has 131 feet of wireless range so you can find your stuff through walls, doors, and cushions.

54A Clever Kitchen Gadget That Boils Up To 7 Eggs In Minutes

Get perfectly hard, medium, or soft boiled eggs in minutes with this egg cooker. It has a stainless steel water plate with pre-marked measurements and a rack with a seven-egg capacity. What makes it really stand out is that it plugs into the wall so you don’t need a stove to cook.

55Microfiber Mop Slippers That Clean Your Floors Without Bending Or Scrubbing

Mop your floor while you walk around the house with these microfiber slippers. They can go over your bare feet, slippers, or shoes and have a shaggy design that gently scrubs your floor as you walk, picking up dust, dirt, and hair without bending down. Then when you’re done, you can toss them in the washing machine until next time.

56A Bluetooth Label Maker With 1,000+ Symbols, Fonts, & Frames

This portable Bluetooth label maker is about to elevate your organizational skills to the next level. It has access to over 1,000 symbols, fonts, frames, and other ways to customize your labels to exactly what you need. And because it uses thermal printing, it doesn’t need ink, toner, or ribbons.

57A Daily Pill Organizer With 8 Individual Compartments

This daily pill organizer is great because you can use it at home or on the go. It has eight individual compartments — six small and two large — to organize your daily medications and supplements. It even comes with seven daily labels as well as 20 blank labels if you want to organize them by type instead.

58Impact-Resistant Drawer Organizers That Come With 4 Sizes

These drawer bins are made of high-quality plastic, making them the perfect way to organize pens in the office, cutlery in the kitchen, or makeup in the bathroom. What makes them stand out is that each set includes four bin sizes, so you can mix and match them to customize the fit to each individual drawer.

59A Foldable Basket That Perfectly Fits The Contours Of Your Stairs

If the bottom of your stairs are a tripping hazard because of everything you leave there to “take upstairs later,” this basket can help. Designed to fit securely over two steps, this basket is the perfect catchall spot for clothes, shoes, books, and more. When you’re heading upstairs, just grab the chic faux leather handles and bring everything up with you.

60A Self-Draining Faucet Mat That Keeps Your Sink Tidy

This silicone faucet mat is the perfect spot to keep your soaps, brushes, and sponges. It has a flexible wraparound design that secures around your faucet and has two convenient drains so any excess water automatically pours into the sink. Plus the silicone construction means it’s really easy to clean.

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