60 Weird But Brilliant Things That Genuinely Made My Life Way Easier

This extender attachment mounts to your sink and has a swivel design so you can angle it upward to easily wash your face or refresh your bangs without splashing water all over your counters. When you want to wash your hands, just flip it down into its usual position. Better yet, it’s shockingly easy to install — you don’t need any plumbing experience to totally transform your sink.

These plant clips use adhesive tape to stick to the wall, helping you guide the vines of your climbing plants into a pattern of your choosing. And thanks to their green, leaf-like design, they blend right in so you you’ll barely even know they’re there. Just open the lid on each clip, slide the vine in place, and snap it shut.

This brush drying rack might look like a strange contraption, but it’s actually a brilliant and sanitary way to store your makeup brushes to help them dry faster. It’s filled with 28 different-sized holes to fit big foundation brushes to small eyeshadow brushes. Plus it collapses and folds flat to store when you’re not using it.

These foldable sandals are great for wearing after a pedicure, walking around a hotel room, or for when you’re in a public pool or shower. They’re flexible, soft, lightweight, and feature a nonslip cushioned sole that keeps you from slipping and sliding around. And since they fold down flat, they’re so easy to pack.

Talk about brilliant — this measuring cup has a digital display to give you the most accurate measurements possible. It has four units: cups, ounces, pounds, and grams, with a tare button so you can measure your entire meal prep in one cup for way less mess. Plus, you can take the cup off the scale base to just measure by volume, too.

These strip lights can be mounted underneath your bed, beneath kitchen cabinets, under the bathroom counter — you name it — to automatically turn on when you walk into the room, lighting your way with a warm white glow. It really makes a difference if you’re up in the middle of the night but don’t want to ruin your sleep with a harsh, bright light.

This seat cushion is made with premium memory foam that aims to help support your back, tailbone, and hips to keep you comfortable while you’re working, driving, or lounging on the couch. It’s sloped to help improve blood circulation and boasts a U-shaped cutout to reduce pressure and add even more comfort. Use it on a chair or by itself on the ground.

This collar keeps your dog visible — both in the dark, and on your phone’s tracker. It has reflective stitching that glows in the dark and a small but secure opening for an AirTag. This way, you can track your pup around the house or around the neighborhood.

If you love taking some towel time after you shower, this gigantic bath towel is going to make it feel way more luxurious. Made of 100% cotton, the bath towel is deliciously plush and buttery soft against your skin. Measuring over 6.5 feet long, it’s also super absorbent to wick water off your body instantly.

These aren’t ordinary cutting boards — the foldable design totally changes the game when it comes to meal prepping. They sit flat on the counter while you’re chopping, then when you’re ready to transfer to a bowl or pan, the sides fold inward so everything slides off with ease. Each one even has a handle and nonslip feet for better maneuvering.

These plastic scrapers easily remove barcodes, stickers, price tags, baked-on food, hard-to-remove grime, and way more. The ergonomic handles have built-in sharpeners to keep the scrapers in prime condition. Plus, they do all these things gently, without scratching or scraping your surfaces.

Place your bowls or small plates inside these microwave holders to help protect your hands from painful burns when you take your food out of the microwave. They have a flexible shape to conform to the height or width of your bowls to make transporting them into and out of the microwave easy.

If your laptop overheats while you’re using it, these cooling pads sit underneath your machine, elevating the keyboard and allowing airflow around the base to help cool it down. Each one has a silicone pad on top to protect your laptop from scratches and a silicone bottom to prevent the pad from slipping.

Don’t be fooled by how tiny these pill holders are — they really pack a punch. They hold quite a few supplements, medications, and pills, giving you a super easy way to travel with all of your essentials. They’re made from food-grade silicone and designed to withstand daily use. Just squeeze the rim of each pouch to open.

These mesh sleeves come in two different sizes and stretch to fit around all kinds of brushes, protecting the handles and the bristles from getting ruined while you’re traveling or packing them away for storage. You can also slip them on after washing your brushes to help the bristles maintain their shape as they dry.

Stop shocking yourself — and the airline attendants — with your overweight checked luggage at the airport with this luggage scale. It can weigh up to 110 pounds with a digital reader. Just loop the strap around the handle of your suitcase and lift it up to generate a quick reading. No more struggling to get it on and off a standard scale.

These colorful attachments secure to the top of your key and feature a super-comfortable grip that makes turning and maneuvering the key much easier. Basically, it just adds more surface area to create a more ergonomic grasp. The textured dots on the top and bottom ensure the whole thing is nonslip, too.

These cord organizers mount to the back or side of your appliances — think: blenders, toasters, stand mixers, and more — and act as holders for the appliance cords. This way, your cabinets stay looking neat and tidy. The clips are flexible, too, so they can fit on both flat and curved appliances.

This little hammock has super-strong clasps that adhere to the sides of your desk, giving you a cute footrest that you can adjust to your needs throughout the workday. It’s a great and easy way to create the most comfortable seating situation while you’re working. Plus, you can easily remove it when you’re not using it.

This compact ring light does so much, you’ll be wondering how you’ve lived so long without it. It secures to the back of your phone and not only acts as a stand to elevate your phone to a more ergonomic angle, but also brings you three color temperatures and multiple brightness levels to make sure you look your best in pics. And thanks to the magnetic mount, you can stick it on your laptop for better lighting on those video calls.

The best part about this car charger is that the built-in USB-C and Lighting cables expand to 31 inches when you need to use them, and then retract back into the base when you’re done. This way, you can avoid that tangle of cables in your center console. It pops into your car’s 12-volt outlet and the base rotates 180 degrees for easy access.

If you want to upgrade your linen closet on a budget, these bed sheet organizers are total game changers. Each one holds an entire king sheet set (or smaller) and comes with a little label and window so you can tell what’s inside at a glance. And when you’re not using them, the bins fold for easy storage.

This two-tier shelf has a unique design that tucks neatly into the corner of your bathroom or kitchen countertop to give you a ton of additional storage. It’s great for storing spices, oils, and everyday cooking essentials in your kitchen, or toiletries, makeup and skin care in your bathroom.

If you’ve ever needed to fix your clothes or tailor something quickly, this handheld stitch gun is the perfect instant solution. With the press of a button, the super-fine needle penetrates your clothes without leaving any holes or damage behind. It’s great for hemming pants, sewing patches, fixing the collar of a shirt — you name it.

This soil meter helps you read the moisture level of the ground in an instant — great for indoor plants, outdoor gardens, or even checking out whether your yard is getting watered enough. It has a large dial on the top that’s really easy to read at a glance. Just drive the stake into the soil to start measuring.

If you love the look of a slick-back bun but can’t quite master your flyaways, check out this wax stick. It’s made with beeswax, vitamin E, and avocado oil to nourish and repair your hair while styling flyaways, controlling frizz, and keeping your style in place all day long. And it comes out easily in the shower without leaving your hair feeling thick or greasy, too.

This refrigerator deodorizer is the kind of “set and forget” thing that makes a huge difference in your life. It’s made of stainless steel and works continuously to eliminate odors at the source, keeping your refrigerator from smelling like fish, dairy, or leftovers. Plus it keeps working for up to 10 years.

This steamer glove not only turns any surface into an ironing board, but it also helps protect your hands from burns while you’re getting wrinkles out of your clothes. One side is made of thick, heat-insulated sponge that repels water to keep it cool, and the other side is mesh with a finger buckle to help secure it to your hand.

If you love the look of freckles on your cheeks and nose but aren’t naturally graced with those beautiful spots, check out this makeup pen. It’s designed with five prongs that create super realistic and random-looking freckles anywhere you want them. They’re even smudge proof and waterproof to last all day long.

If you have a ring that fits just a little bit too loose for comfort, check out these adjusters. They secure to the bottom of the band and each one is made of totally clear acrylic so once it’s on, it’s nearly invisible. They’re soft and comfortable against your skin and add just enough thickness to keep your ring fitting a little more snugly.

These microfiber gloves come in two different duster options — a shaggy hand mitt that attracts and traps dust and a fingered glove for small spaces. They both use natural positive static charge to absorb dust while you wipe your hand along your baseboards, coffee table, bookshelf — you name it. The best part is that the dust actually stays on the gloves instead of flying into the air and getting everywhere.

A tiny squeegee might seem weird and unnecessary, but it’s actually a brilliant thing to keep in your car so you can easily wipe water off your side mirrors when you’re on the go. The most brilliant part is that it has a long handle that expands up to 38 inches long so you can reach the passenger’s side window when you’re in the driver’s seat.

This handheld wedge slides underneath the mattress to elevate it just enough to easily tuck in your sheets and make your bed like a professional. It seriously makes arranging your fitted sheets, flat sheets, and bed skirts so easy, without straining your back or breaking a nail. Plus, the diamond-patterned finish is so chic.

Newsflash: Most “flushable” wipes aren’t safe for your plumbing. Instead, spritz this gentle, fresh bathroom spray onto your normal, everyday toilet paper and it instantly turns into a wipe that’s actually safe for your pipes. It’s small enough to bring with you when you’re traveling and the botanical spray is made with ingredients like coconut oil, aloe, and witch hazel to be soothing.

Simply put these clips in your hair anywhere you want to see more volume, then air dry or style as normal. The ventilated holes and no-tangle teeth help your hair dry with a ton of lift at the roots, so you always look like you’re coming back from a professional blowout. They even come with a storage bag so you can take them with you for salon-worthy hair no matter where you’re getting ready.

This personal slow cooker is the perfect example of a brilliant invention that will actually change your life. Tired of cold, sad office lunches? Tired of using a giant Crock-Pot to make dinner for one? This 20-ounce slow cooker is designed like a lunch box to keep your food warm, whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go. It has an airtight lid that prevents spills while you’re traveling and the interior is entirely dishwasher safe.

Stop guessing or Googling what different symbols mean on the tags of your clothes and slap this laundry care guide on your machine instead. It’s magnetic so it can be placed on the top, front, or side of your machine so you can see what you need to do at a glance, whether it’s washing, drying, ironing, bleaching, or dry cleaning related.

This wireless, rechargeable vanity light can mount onto any mirror and turn it into the perfect spot to get ready in the morning or wind down at night. It has three color temperatures and adjustable brightness to customize the light to the time of day. It can even rotate 360 degrees, so you can target the light exactly where you need it on your face or body.

There’s a reason celeb pre-red carpet videos feature these flat, no-bend hair clips: they actually work. Slide them in when you’re styling or doing your makeup and they can help keep your hair in place without leaving any dents or creases when you take them out. They’re super lightweight, easy to use, and stay firmly in place while remaining effortlessly gentle on your strands.

If your clothes aren’t coming out of the washing machine as brilliantly clean as you’re used to, it might be because your machine is the thing that needs some TLC. These pods are the easiest way to clean every part of your washing machine, allowing it to work more efficiently and extending its life. Simply toss one in, run a normal cycle with hot water, and use a towel to wipe off any leftover residue.

These mop slippers have an innovative, shaggy design made of ultra-soft microfiber material that absorbs water, wipes on cleaning solution, and gets your floors looking good as new. They can go over your sneaker or bare feet — all you have to do is slip them on, spray the floor down, and walk around. Achieving shinier floors is easier than ever.

If you need a convenient spot to put your wine, coffee, or water while you’re sitting on the couch, this armrest coaster is for you. It secures to the top of a flat armrest and gives you the perfect spot to store your beverages, with raised edges to make sure your cups don’t accidentally tip over and spill. It even has a small divot to fit the handles of your favorite mugs.

They say you spend a third of your life in bed, so reliable bedding like this ergonomic pillow is a must. It has specially designed contours that support your neck, head, and shoulders while you’re lying down. Plus it’s made with a moldable mesh fabric that’s ultra breathable to keep you cool all night long.

Talk about weird but brilliant — this strange-looking spatula might seem like a Photoshop fail but it’s actually a totally ingenious kitchen tool you’ll wonder how you went so long without. It has two stacked spatulas that double as tongs when you need to transfer food. The best part is that the larger bottom spatula has a ton of surface area so you don’t have to worry about your food falling out during transfer.

Instead of freezing your leftovers in one large lump that’s really tricky to defrost, you need to check out this silicone freezer mold. The best part is the perfectly portioned 1-cup compartments. This way, whether you want to reheat dinner for one or a whole group, you can pick and choose exactly how many portions you need. It even comes with a lid for easy, spill-free stacking.

These outlet attachments are the easiest and most budget-friendly way to fix loose plugs around your home without paying for pricey electrical work. They have a narrow, thin design that slips into the socket, so your chargers fit a little more snugly when you plug them in. And because they’re clear, they’ll blend in nicely, so you’ll barely even notice they’re there.

Make meal prep cleanup a lot less stressful with this splatter guard. Tolerating temperatures up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, this guard fits into pots and pants to keep grease from splashing or food from spilling out. And since it’s made from silicone, it’s easy to wipe clean, too.

Put your toothpaste — or moisturizer, creams, lotions, whatever comes in a tube — inside these squeezer stands. They not only hold the tube upright on your counter but they also twist and squeeze the packaging to make sure you’re getting out every last drop. Plus they come in cute pastel colors with frosted handles for a firm, easy grip.

There’s no better place to store your glasses when you’re not wearing them than in these eyeglass holder stands. They feature an expensive-looking faux leather exterior and a plush, faux fur-lined interior that’s gentle on your lenses to prevent scratches and scrapes. They keep your glasses upright, stable, and in one go-to spot so they’re protected and ready when you are.

If your favorite shoes leave something to be desired in the comfort department, these insoles are about to totally change the game. They’re lined with ultra plush, 100% Australian lambswool with latex-padded arch support. Just slide them in to add extra comfort to any sneaker, ballet flat — you name it. They’re also super warm and insulating, so they’re a great addition to winter boots to keep your feet toasty in the rain or snow.

This detangling hair brush might have a weird-looking shape, but that’s what makes it brilliant. The curvy shape allows it to smoothly glide through knots in wet or dry hair without tugging, damaging, or breaking your locks. The flexible bristles are gentle but firm, and the rounded end makes the perfect ergonomic handle that’s easy to maneuver through your hair.

These fruit and veggie peelers sit on your fingers like rings with a rubber grip so you can peel efficiently, effortlessly, and securely without worrying about slicing your skin. They’re super lightweight and have stainless steel blades protected by an insulation board that keeps your hand far away from them.

If you’re the kind of person who tries to carry all your groceries into the house in one trip, these holders are about to make that Herculean effort a total breeze. Hold them or toss them over your shoulders to help you carry multiple bags at the same time — up to 100 pounds of groceries, laundry, shopping, suitcases, and more. Plus, their small design makes them easy to keep in the car or in your purse for easy access when you need it.

These insulated wine cups are such an easy and brilliant way to maintain the optimal temperature of your drink. Keep them in the refrigerator for red wine or the freezer for white wine to keep them at proper cellar temperature while you’re nursing them throughout the day. They even have silicone grips to keep your hands comfortable and dry.

Not only does this brass herb stripper have a gorgeous design with an expensive-looking hammered texture, but it’s also so useful in the kitchen. It has seven differently sized holes to strip everything from cilantro to mint, kale, and chard off the stem in one easy motion. The scooped design collects all the leaves so you can easily pour them into your dish and keep cooking.

These vacuum bags can be used to hold compressed pillows, linens, towels, seasonal clothes, soft holiday decor — you name it — while taking up next to no space compared to traditional storage. They’re made of super-durable material that doesn’t easily tear with double-zip seals that prevent air from seeping in. Plus, the set comes with a travel pump, so you can use the bags to save space in your suitcase when you’re on the go.

If you’re always waking up to an untucked fitted sheet and the bare mattress poking through, you need to check out these fasteners. No matter how much you toss and turn, these fasteners stay clipped to the corners of your fitted sheet underneath the mattress to keep it tucked in all night long. The straps are adjustable to fit like a glove and the clamps are strong but gentle enough not to damage your linens.

Keep your jewelry or pills organized when you’re traveling with these mini storage containers. Each one is great for anything from a set of studs to your morning supplements — anything you want to take with you but keep ultra secure. The sturdy case maintains its shape when it’s squished to protect whatever’s inside and they have an interlocking design that stays shut.

This stainless steel straw is an absolutely brilliant accessory when you’re craving coffee or tea on the go. That’s because it has a built-in mesh filter that lets you brew your drink no matter where you are. It has a heat-regulated tip that keeps your lips protected from burning and it even comes with a cleaning brush and carrying bag for easy transport.

These sole and sneaker cleaning pads are pre-moistened and compact, making them the easiest way to erase blemishes on your white shoes to have them looking good as new in no time. One side is designed with a powerful cleaning formula to scrub off scuffs, dirt, and grime, and the other side is a brilliant buffer that returns them to their shiny, fancy-looking state. Plus, they come individually packaged so you can keep one with you to refresh your shoes the moment they get dirty.