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55 Weird Hacks That Make Your Home Way More Impressive

A little creativity (and a shopping list) can go a long way.

by Amanda Pellegrino
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Sometimes the most impressive home upgrades are the ones you’d never be able to think of yourself. These weirdly clever hacks prove that a little creativity and some vision can go a long way when it comes to making your space look better, work smarter, and feel more specific to your needs. Read on for unconventional ways to maximize your home’s storage potential, genius little DIY fixes that take minutes, and wildly specific solutions to those annoying little home problems you thought you’d have to deal with forever.

1Elevate The Look Of Your Appliances With A Magnetic Dishwasher Cover

This magnetic artwork mounts to your dishwasher to instantly elevate the look of your appliance in a way that’s still easily removable. It’s waterproof and oil resistant, fitting most standard magnetic dishwashers. The nature-inspired piece of art features flowers, greenery, and pine cones to add a botanical touch to your aesthetic. Not only that, but it also helps keep your dishwasher surface safe from everyday scratches and scrapes.

2Add Traction To Your Kitchen With This L-Shaped Rug

Between the unique L shape, the nonslip rubber bottom, and the highly absorbent surface, this mat is the perfect addition to your kitchen. It can sit neatly in the corner to cover more space and it absorbs water and oil to keep your floors clean. The whole thing can be tossed in the washing machine for easy cleaning — important for anything on the floor in high-traffic areas.

3Refresh The Look Of Chipped & Discolored Caulk With Caulk Tape

What makes this caulk tape absolutely brilliant is that it comes in one long adhesive strip that’s so easy to install, making your bathroom or kitchen look more polished in an instant. Because of the thickened design, it covers your existing chipped or discolored caulk, completely refreshing the space. It can be cut to the perfect size and the peel-and-stick design is totally waterproof so it can be placed near your sink, shower, or tub.

4Refresh Builder-Grade Mirrors With This Wood-Grain Border Paper

One of the chicest ways to upgrade a room is to give new life to boring, builder-grade mirrors by adding a DIY wood frame with this border paper. It has a really high-end wood grain look that’s easy to cut to the perfect fit. It has an adhesive design that’s so easy to apply and it’s waterproof, so it’s designed to last even in high-humidity environments like bathrooms. Plus the thick vinyl texture prevents it from curling around the edges.

5Impress Guests At First Glance With These Backlit House Numbers

Between the backlit design, the modern shape, and the floating look, these house numbers impress the whole block. Each number comes in three sizes which are each very bright and easy to see. They’re waterproof and sunproof, and come with adjustable spacers so you can choose the amount of light you’re looking for — tighter spacing means more narrow light, while wider spacing offers a softer glow.

6Clean Up Your Sink Area With This Fast-Absorbing Stone Faucet Mat

This drying mat comes in two pieces that fit neatly around your single-fixture faucet to give you the perfect spot for soaps, brushes, and sponges, keeping your space looking neat and tidy. Made of diatomite stone, it absorbs water and dries in just 60 seconds to prevent water from pooling on your countertop. And it features a raised, grooved surface that elevates everything it holds to make the whole thing dry faster.

7Curate A Signature Scent & Vibe With This Candle Warmer Lamp

If you love the look and feel of having a candle around your space but hate the idea of a live flame you have to keep an eye on, check out this candle warmer lamp. Simply place your favorite candle on the wooden base and turn on the lamp. The bulb inside melts the wax to release the scent without any fire. It has seven dimming levels, which also affect how strong the scent is — the brighter the light, the more the wax burns. On top of that, the glass shade has an adjustable height to fit all kinds of candles.

8Declutter Your Bathroom Countertop With These Sturdy Organizer Bins

These bathroom organizers each have four removable compartments to help get your bathroom countertop into tip-top shape. They’re perfect for storing toiletries, makeup, and skin care, giving you a ton of space to coordinate like items or things you use every single day. They can sit on the countertop or mount to a wall, depending on how much space you have. They even have drainage holes at the bottom so you can use them in the shower and keep them dry.

9Keep Spices & Oils Handy With These Magnetic Kitchen Shelves

These magnetic shelves are a great way to take advantage of extra storage on the side or front of your refrigerator. They can each hold up to 8 pounds and create a convenient pantry that can keep oils, spices, and other meal prepping go-tos close at hand. The shelves have raised edges to keep everything secure. And they come with four hooks for towels, oven mitts, and more.

10Transform The Look Of Your Kitchen With Peel-&-Stick Backsplash Tile

These peel-and-stick backsplash tiles are the easiest way to transform the look of your kitchen without paying for a pricey renovation. Each tile installs individually so you can create the exact pattern you want. They’re waterproof, heat resistant, and scratch resistant — important characteristics for anything in your kitchen — and they have a real ceramic look with a classic subway tile shape that feels very high-end.

11Cover Unsightly Toilet Bolts With These Adorable Ceramic Sleeping Cats

Instantly refresh the look of your bathroom and add an unexpected touch of cuteness with these adorable ceramic black cat caps that cover ugly bolts. They slip right on top of the bolts so no installation is required. They’re a great way to cover up the rust, dirt, and grime that tend to accumulate there, which can otherwise be really tricky to clean. Instead, these cats are almost guaranteed to make you and your guests smile every time you see them.

12Protect Your Furniture In Style With This Cottage-Core Couch Cover

This quilted couch cover adds a vintage touch to your space while keeping your sofa safe from stains and spills. It comes in options to fit your seat, backrest, or armrests, and the nonslip silicone backing prevents it from sliding around while you’re lounging on the couch. The whole thing can be machine washed to keep your couch looking as good as the day you got it.

13Store 12 Regular Rolls Of Toilet Paper In This Slim Linen Bin

Keeping extra rolls of toilet paper around the bathroom is necessary but often unsightly. If you want them out of sight and out of mind but still easily accessible, check out this slim and sleek basket. The linen exterior looks so high-end while the clear panel on the side allows you to see when it’s time for a refill. It holds up to 12 regular rolls or nine mega rolls, and the bamboo lid can double as a shelf for your phone, wipes, plants, or candles.

14Save Space With This Slim Monochromatic Toaster That’s So Chic

Between the slim design, the matte finish, and the pastel colorways, this is the kind of toaster you’re going to want to show off, not hide inside a cabinet. It has one long slot that can hold two pieces of bread or one long piece of sourdough perfectly. It has six different browning levels for toasting, and a crumb drawer at the bottom that pulls out completely so you can keep the toaster squeaky clean.

15Organizer Your Sheets In These Clever Folders With Windows So You Can See Inside

If your linen closet is an untamed mess, these organizing folders are about to change your life. They fit an entire set of sheets, including pillowcases, to keep everything together. Then, on the outside, there’s a label where you can write the size and a window for you to see the pattern or color. This way, you can easily skim the shelf of organizers and pull out exactly what you need exactly when you need it.

16Keep All Your Medicine Essentials In 1 Place With This 3-Tier Storage Box

This storage box is designed specifically to hold your entire medicine cabinet — seriously. From bandages to pain relief to cold medicine, this box has three tiers to help you organize everything so you know what you have and can grab it easily when you need it. The top two tiers have clear panels so you can see what’s inside at a glance, and the bottom tier is great for larger bottles. All of the tiers click together and the faux leather handle makes it easy to grab as needed.

17Hide Wires With A Smile Using This Cable Management Kit

Having cables and wires cascading down your walls can make the space feel cluttered and unkempt. That’s where this cable management kit comes in. Simply drill two holes in the wall with the included attachment, then thread your wires through one hidden wall and out another. This way, all your cables are still connected your television, but stay hidden behind the wall to keep your space looking neat and tidy. Plus, the little smile is so cute.

18Upgrade Your Toilet Brush So It Doubles As A Cute Sculpture

Sure, a toilet brush is necessary, but why settle for something boring and ugly when you can have this one that looks like a flower? The brush itself has strong, rounded bristles that easily clean all over your toilet bowl, and the handle looks like a stem with a colorful flower on top. The whole thing stores neatly in a flowerpot-style holder that collects excess water to make the brush dry faster.

19Upgrade Your Cutting Board With This Stunning Acrylic Version With A Lip

This cutting board really brings your meal-prepping game to the next level. It has a lip that folds over the edge of your counter to keep it sturdy while you’re cutting and chopping, and the anti-shatter surface is safe for your knives. It’s made of BPA-free acrylic, so it won’t stain like wood or plastic when you’re prepping tomatoes, beets, and more.

20Display Heavy Artwork With These Drywall Picture Hangers

Hanging art around your home — whether that’s one large statement piece or a gallery of smaller pieces — instantly makes your space look more impressive. These drywall hangers are made of alloy steel to each hold anything from 15 pounds to 65 pounds. Because of their hook-like design, they don’t need to connect to studs or anchors so you can hang heavy things like mirrors or shelves anywhere. What’s extra cool is that the hooks are reusable, so you can move things around as needed.

21Control Your Appliances Using A Grounded Outlet With An Easy-To-Reach On/Off Switch

This outlet adapter turns one plug into two, giving each of them their own on and off switch to easily control the power to your lights and appliances with the touch of a button. It’s compatible with any standard wall outlet and has a red light that illuminates when that plug is on. The light also shuts down when it’s off so you always know at a glance.

22Create A Side Table In The Middle Of Your Couch With A Tray That Slips Between The Cushions

If you’re risking the life of your couch and rug by balancing coffee, water, and wine on the armrest, you need to stop living on the edge and get this couch tray instead. It has a totally flat design with a bottom fin that slips between couch cushions to be extra sturdy. It features two cupholders with slots to fit mugs with handles, one flat area for snacks, and one small compartment for remotes, phones, tablets — you name it. It even has attachable legs to use on a flat surface.

23Keep Your Cables Handy & Visible With These Glow-In-The-Dark Holders

There are few things more annoying than unplugging your phone from the charger and then watching it slide down and get lost behind your nightstand. That’s where these cable holders come in. They have a silicone finish that holds up to six cords, keeping the ends handy and preventing them from falling behind furniture. They have weighted steel inside to keep them secure, and they glow in the dark so you can see them any time.

24Hide Clutter & Add Seating With This Storage Ottoman

The best part about this ottoman is that it’s so small but really packs a punch when it comes to adding storage and seating to any room. You can store all kinds of small clutter inside to keep your surfaces tidy. The top has two sides — one side has a high-density padded seat that’s really comfortable and the other side has a wooden surface that’s great for holding drinks or decor. The stable wooden legs are sturdy and the whole thing looks so chic.

25Easily Open & Close Drawers With This Foot Pull

If you you’ve always got your hands full in the kitchen, these foot pulls are for you. They have an adhesive design that installs underneath the bottom of the cabinet or drawer, adding a small ledge that you can easily control with your foot to open or close the cabinet — perfect for when your hands are loaded up with trash or anything else. It even has soft EVA pads on the backside so you can comfortably use it barefoot.

26Add A Ton Of Storage That Looks Like Decor With These Hanging Cotton Baskets

Storage can be functional and cute, especially when you have these adorable woven cotton baskets. The three baskets hang on a wall or the back of the door for very versatile storage. Place them in the entryway for wallets, keys, and small purses, in the bathroom for toiletries and spare towels, or in the living room to hold magazines, pet toys, and more. The woven cotton is soft and chic and each basket has a hook to keep it closed.

27Create Storage In Tight Spaces With This Slim Cart

This slim storage cart is a must-have because of how versatile it is. It slips into small spaces to hold toiletries and spare towels in the bathroom, spices and oils in the kitchen, or office supplies at your desk. All four tiers are sturdy and strong, with raised edges to keep thing secure. And the whole cart is on locking wheels so you can easily pull it out when you need something and push it back in when you’re done. It comes with detachable hooks for even more storage.

28Keep Items Off The Floor & Hang Them On This Desk-Mounted Hook

Keep your bag and headphones off the floor with this hook that mounts to the side of your desk. It can hold up to 80 pounds and it’s perfect for your purse, backpack, headphones, tote bags, and more. It has a dual-hook design to hold two different things at the same time. And the clamp that mounts to the desk can be adjusted from 0.3 to 1.3 inch thick to fit tables of multiple widths.

29Bring Life To Your Walls With This Funky Animal Head Sculpture

This resin animal sculpture is such a fun way to bring some dimension to a gallery wall. It comes with a matching frame so it looks like an animal is peeking through the wall. The sculpture itself features a leopard with glasses, headphones, and a chain, setting an unexpectedly fun vibe. The copper finish looks expensive, with hand-painted details that elevate the whole thing.

30Elevate Your Bathroom With This Nature-Inspired Rug

This nature-inspired rug is designed to look like a mossy field with a lake in the middle, and it’s the kind of thing that really makes a statement in your bathroom. It’s buttery soft against your feet with a nonslip backing that helps it stay put. The different colored areas feature different types of shaggy fabric, giving it a three-dimensional look that’s so cool. The best part is that it’s machine washable so you can keep it looking good as new.

31Keep Clutter Off The Stairs With This Stair-Shaped Storage Basket

From shoes and laundry to toys and linens, there’s always something you forget to bring upstairs every time. This basket is designed specifically to sit on two stairs, giving you a ton of storage for all those things and more. Not only does it help declutter your space but it helps prevent items from becoming a tripping hazard. It has a lid and handles that make it easy to move the basket up and down so you can finally put things away.

32Turn Your Sunglasses Into Wall Art With These Design-Forward Organizers

These wall-mounted organizers can each hold up to eight pairs of sunglasses, hanging them delicately from a chic, wavy golden wire. They not only display your collection, but they prevent your frames from getting scratched and scraped when you’re not wearing them. The grooved wire has a specific spot for each set of glasses so they don’t bump into each other, too. Hang them on a wall or the interior of a door so you can always grab your favorite pair when you need it.

33Filter Allergens & More From The Air With These Ceiling Fan Filters

These filters mount to the top of your ceiling fan blades to clean the air while you sit back and relax. Made with coconut carbon from coconut shells, they’re designed to help reduce mold, dust, and allergens from the air so you can breathe better without lifting a finger. Because they’re on the backside of the ceiling fan blades, you’ll never know they’re there. They can be used for up to three months before they need to be replaced.

34Trap Litter On This Mat Every Time Your Cat Runs Out Of The Litter Box

This litter-trapping mat is an absolute essential for anyone with a cat. Every time your cat kicks up litter or steps out of the box, this mat helps trap the granules. It’s soft on your furry friend’s paws and has a honeycomb top layer that allows litter to fall to the bottom to make it easy to dump it back into the litter box or into the garbage. It’s also waterproof and a total breeze to clean.

35Store Spare Garbage Bags In These Stackable Containers

These stackable containers are such a great way to get the space underneath your sink in way better shape. They have a stainless steel wired design with a large opening that allows you to grab one garbage bag at a time. Each one has a bamboo lid so you can either stack the containers on top of each other, or use them side by side and create a shelf for a second layer of storage for cleaning supplies, toiletries, and other essentials.

36Hear Your Alarm Without Waking Anyone Else With This Flat Under-Pillow Speaker

If you have to get up before your partner or roommate, or you just like soft white noise or music in your ear at night, this speaker was designed for you. It has a flat design that can slip right underneath your pillow, so you can hear your alarm when it goes off, but your partner or roommate won’t. It connects to your phone via Bluetooth to play whatever you want, and has three timer options if you like white noise or audiobooks before bed.

37Keep Remotes, Glasses, & Books In This Macrame Armrest Organizer

This macramé pouch hangs over the armrest of your couch or chair and gives you a ton of space to store all the things you want to keep nearby when you’re sitting or lounging. There’s one large pocket for magazines, books, or tablets, and three small compartments for remotes, glasses, and other must-haves. The macramé design looks so chic and expensive, with tassels that add the perfect finishing touch. And the base has nonslip dots that secure underneath the nearest cushion to keep it steady.

38Let Your Desk Organization Double As Decor With This Curvy Container

Your desk can look as chic as the rest of your home if you know how to accessorize it right. This organizer has the most designer-looking construction, with swivels that create four different compartments in the most eye-catching way. It’s great for everything from pencils to Post-Its to paper clips. Made of heavy-duty resin, it has a sculptural design that instantly elevates the look of your workspace. The bottom even has nonslip pads to protect your desktop from scratches.

39Hang Purses, Jackets, & More On This Wall-Mounted Rack With Hidden Hooks

What makes this coat rack so chic is that the five hooks are hidden beneath the wooden shelf, creating a more streamlined space that instantly feels less cluttered. The hooks are great for jackets, keys, purses, umbrellas, and more, while the shelf itself is great for your wallet and other small things that don’t hang. The shelf has a rounded design that looks so expensive and the raised edges keep everything on top from falling off.

40Cover Holes In Your Screen With These Hummingbird Magnets

These magnets come with eight pairs — one securing to each side of a screen — and can be used to cover holes to prevent bugs from getting inside. Beyond that, they also add a touch of charm to your view. The hummingbirds have a vivid watercolor-like surface that’s absolutely gorgeous. And because they come in pairs, they look pretty and decorative both inside and out.

41Prevent Mold By Propping Your Washer Open With This Door Stop

Did you know you’re supposed to keep your washing machine door slightly open to help it dry fully between uses and prevent mold? Well this door stop makes that easy for front-facing doors. It has two magnetic ends that mount to the washer and prop the door open with ease. If your washer isn’t magnetic, it also comes with magnetic stickers to make it work as designed. What’s great is that it doesn’t require any installation so you don’t have to damage your washer in any way.

42Slide Appliances Forward On This Bamboo Tray For Easy Access

This bamboo tray goes underneath your appliances so you can slide them out from underneath the upper cabinets when you want to use them, and then back into place when you’re done. The bamboo base is large and sleek with silent rubber wheels that make the slide seamless without scraping or damaging your surfaces. It has a handle for easy maneuvering, and a rounded edge that adds a simple finishing touch to the whole thing.

43Keep Your Sponges & Soaps Dry With This Self-Draining Sink Caddy

This caddy is the perfect place to store sponges, soaps, and other cleaning must-haves. The wired design fits a lot and even has an additional taller compartment for brushes. It elevates everything to keep things dry and even has a self-draining design that routes all excess water directly back into the sink to prevent water from pooling on your countertop.

44Protect Your Shoes From Damage With These Clear Plastic Containers

If your shoes are collecting dust and scuffs on a pile on the floor of your closet, you need to check out these storage containers. Each one can hold basically any kind of shoe — from sneakers to stilettos — protecting them from damage when you’re not wearing them. The have a clear front so you can see what’s inside at a glance. And they have ventilation holes to keep everything inside breathable and prevent odors from building up.

45Turn Your Armrest Into A Small Table With This Secure Tray

Turn any armrest into a table with this specially designed tray. It has spring-loaded legs that cling to the side of the armrest to secure the tray properly. It even comes with a phone stand that can rotate 360 degrees for the perfect angle. There’s also plenty of flat space to store snacks, books, remotes, and more. It’s made of natural wood in a checkerboard design with rounded edges that look so high-end.

46Add Extra Storage To Your Stove With This Magnetic Shelf

This magnetic shelf mounts to the top of your oven’s control panel, making that space way more useful and intentional. It’s great for storing commonly used items like spices and oils so they’re always close at hand. It helps fill the gap between the oven and the wall so nothing accidentally falls down there, too. It’s heat resistant — important for anything that close to the fire — and made of silicone that’s so easy to clean.

47Remove Smells From Your Fridge For Up To 10 Years With This Deodorizer

Whether it’s leftovers, fish, cheese, or other smelly but delicious foods, it’s hard to keep your refrigerator smelling fresh. Not anymore. This deodorizer is made of stainless steel and uses advanced decomposition technology to eliminate odors from the source, keeping your fridge smelling good as new. It’s the perfect example of something that punches way above its weight. Simply put it in the back of your fridge and it can work for up to 10 years without a second thought.

48Create More Storage In Your Office With These Clamp-On Shelves

If you want to add some additional storage to your desk area but don’t want to put holes in the wall, check out this two-tier shelf. It clamps to the side or back of your desk, giving you two additional levels of storage for all your paperwork, computer accessories, and more. Each of the tiers can hold up to 15 pounds and it can be installed on top or underneath the desk, instantly decluttering your space to make working less of a drag.

49Make Your WFH Setup More Comfortable With These Gel-Lined Armrest Pads

Your WFH day is about to get so much more comfortable when you get a pair of these armrest pads. They have a contoured design made of memory foam and a cooling gel top layer, helping support your elbows, arms, and back to create the most comfy workday possible. They have a nonslip bottom and buckles that secure around the armrest for utmost stability. Luckily for you, they’re not exclusively for your desk chair; you can also use them in the kitchen or dining room — wherever you need more support.

50Take Advantage Of Under-Bed Storage With These Sliding Containers

These containers have a low-profile design as well as four useful wheels, allowing you to take advantage of under-bed storage without the hassle. They have a large zipper top that lifts from three sides to give you full access to everything inside. And the 360-degree rotating wheels and handles make it easy to maneuver them in and out.

51Create More Closet Storage With This Tension Shelf

This tension shelf can be installed in your closet to maximize space and add a ton of storage. Available in multiple sizes, the bars themselves can both act as shelves and give you space for hangers underneath. It’s made of stainless steel with strong composite pipes and nonslip pads on all sides to prevent it from sliding down the walls or scratching up your surfaces.

52Properly Hang-Dry Your Clothes With This Retractable Clothesline

If you drape all your “hang-dry only” clothes everywhere — on the shower curtain rod, above doors, over kitchen chairs — then you need to check out this retractable clothesline. It can be installed on any two walls that are at most 14 feet apart. When you need it, pull the steel rope out and apply it to the mount on the other wall. Now you have the perfect place to hang your clothes on hangers properly. And when you’re not using it, the whole thing retracts back into the base until next time.

53Put The Finishing Touch On A Room With This Floor Transition Strip

This transition strip is the easiest way to put the finishing touch on the floor of your room. It has an adhesive backing and it can be cut to the perfect size. It comes in a lot of common wood-grain finishes to match your flooring, covering gaps or awkward spaces where two different floorings meet. It’s water resistant, flexible, and features rounded edges that prevent it from becoming a tripping hazard.

54Turn Keys With Ease When You Add These Grips

These key attachments help expand the surface of keys to make them easier to use. The set comes with three different colors so you can color-code your keys and always know which is which. They attach to your keys in seconds and have a textured surface that allows you to turn keys with half the effort. “These are great items for those of us with fumble fingers,” one reviewer wrote. “They enlarge the head of the keys and make the key easier to hold and twist. Great idea!”

55Strain Canned Food Without The Mess Using These Silicone Colanders

These silicone strainers stretch to fit directly onto a can of chickpeas, beans, corn — you name it — so you can remove the water from the can itself, allowing you to reserve liquid if necessary. Made of BPA-free silicone, the strainers come in three sizes that stack effortlessly inside your drawer, saving you a ton of cabinet space. They fit cans from 4 to 20 ounces and they’re dishwasher safe to make cleaning a total breeze.