You're Making Your Home Look Cheap If You Aren't Doing These Simple Things

That snarl of messy cords on the wall, desk, or counter is an eyesore, but there is a solution: this outlet concealer. Plug the flat plate into an outlet, run the cord — hiding it with the included concealer — along the wall or baseboard, and place the power strip behind a piece of furniture or an appliance. Plug all your gear into the three-plug power strip. The mess is gone, and you have more plugs. Choose from seven options.

The cheapest high-impact change you can make to your kitchen is to change out all the cabinet knobs. It’s fast, easy, and you might be surprised by how big the transformation is when you are done. This 30-pack of simple knobs will create a modern look that will bring those old cabinets into the now. Choose from 10 colors.

Transform your counters, cabinets, and other surfaces with this glossy marble paper, and you can postpone that expensive and messy remodel you are plotting indefinitely without putting up with all that ugliness. “It helped me revitalize the kitchen of the apartment I rent, without making permanent changes,” reported one reviewer. It’s peel-and-stick easy to install, and creates a durable, waterproof surface.

That mess of badly folded sheets and towels wreaking havoc in your closet is easy to rein in with the right tools. This four-pack of bed sheet organizers turns those sheets into a neat package you can store on a shelf. It makes your life easier, too. You don’t have master folding because the organizers hold sheets, blankets, or duvet covers together. And anyone can easily find the right items, since there is a label on the outside. Choose from seven colors.

The space under the sink is often a black hole of lost cleansers, rubber gloves, and cleaning tools. That’s a lot of space to waste, though. These under-sink organizers turn it into a useful space. The secret is the pull-out drawers that make it easy to see what’s in there. The two levels tap the vertical space. And the size is designed to fit around plumbing. They come in eight colors.

Whatever storage system you use in your office, pantry, or bathroom, labels are key to keeping it from disintegrating into havoc. This label-making machine is a fun way to tackle this task. It connects to your phone, where you design your labels in an app. Add pictures, choose fonts, and decorate your labels with frames. Then hit print, and your cute label spits out of this pocket-sized machine. It comes in seven colors.

What good are window screens with holes in them? The bugs will find a way through those. That doesn’t mean you have to replace the screens, though. This screen repair kit is like a Band-Aid for those screen holes. Cut a piece that’s big enough to cover the hole and stick it on. The bugs can’t get past it, and your home doesn’t look damaged. It comes in three sizes and two colors.

You don’t have to live with a floor you hate. Simply peel and stick these floor tiles right over it. They require no grout, are easy to cut, and look terrific. “They went down right on top of our old linoleum tile floor, and you'd never know the other floor was there,” noted one reviewer. “Very happy and have gotten many compliments on the floor!” This is a pack of 10 tiles.

An ugly power strip with wires snaking away from it is not a good look in the living room or even under your desk. This cable management box turns that mess into a tidy, useful package. The cords are out of sight and safe from pets and children. Plus, you can set a few items on top of the box or use it as a charging station. This is a pack of two in two sizes, and they come in white or black.

When the screens on your windows get dirty, it’s tempting to shrug and give up — especially if you have no way to haul them outside and hose them down. But this mesh screen cleaner is your secret weapon here. The long fibers of its textured surface reach into the mesh and pull out dirt. You don’t even have to take the screens down. It works well on carpet and upholstery, too.

Get the grout clean without getting a workout by outsourcing the elbow grease to this power scrubber. It oscillates 60 times per second, so you don’t have to. Aim it at messy corners, dirty grout, soiled shoes, and other areas that need a scrubbing, and it will do all the hard work. It is battery-powered, so you can take it anywhere.

Keep everything from toothbrushes to razors in this toothbrush holder that grips the wall or mirror with suction and lets moisture escape through the drainage holes in the bottom. Stick it to the bathroom mirror, shower walls, or anywhere you need storage. The super-strong suction will stay put. This is a pack of two, and they come in nine colors.

Create a dry zone around your kitchen faucet with this stone faucet mat that absorbs water quickly and evaporates it in seconds so that the sink area stays miraculously dry. It is made from diatomite stone, which has a surprising moisture-wicking ability. It looks nice, too. It’s easy to install and comes in two sizes and two colors.

Cleaning high windows seems like a task to avoid until you can afford to hire a professional. But it’s fast and easy with the right extendable window squeegee. This one can reach up to 55 inches and is two-sided, so you can scrub with one side, flip it around, and squeegee the glass clean. “You can add or remove segments to make the length you need,” said one reviewer. “It actually makes window cleaning enjoyable.”

Turn your own photographs, drawings, or collections into an art gallery display with this set of 10 matching picture frames in a variety of sizes. The coordinated look create a cohesive display. “A clean, classic design that works well with any décor,” noted one reviewer. “They instantly made everything look more polished.” Choose from six colors and two sizes.

That box holding an unusable snarl of wires is not furthering any cause. Before you tackle it, stock up on these cinch-straps so you only have to do it once. Detangle a cord, turn it into a tidy bundle, and secure it with one of these. Then label it. You can use that cord and put it back into its strap when you want to store it again. This is a pack of 18. They come in three sizes and six colors.

Bring order and color to the fridge with these refrigerator liners that soften the glass surface and are easy to clean. “A lifesaver, keeping shelves clean and mess-free,” said one reviewer. “A simple solution for maintaining a tidy fridge.” They cut easily to fit and pull out when something spills, or you need to clean up any mess. Choose from five colors and nine sizes.

Unfinished edges around built-ins, appliances, floors, and other places in your home make your space look like a work in progress. But they are so easy to finish with this caulk and trim strip. Choose the right look, cut a piece to fit, and peel and stick it in place. There are six colors and six sizes.

If you rely on overhead lighting, your kitchen and other work areas will have dark pockets under cabinets and in corners that make it challenging to work. You could wear a headlamp or — better idea — install these easy under cabinet lights that throw light right where you need it and require no wiring. Offered as a four-pack, they turn on with the remote or a simple tap on, and they turn themselves off after a duration you set to save on batteries.

A durable front door mat is a necessity unless you want to constantly clean up the dirt, leaves, and water that gets tracked in on people’s shoes. This attractive mat has a textured surface to more effectively clean the soles of shoes that walk over it. The nonslip backing holds it in place, and it won’t let moisture through to the floor underneath. It comes in seven sizes and six colors.

Getting rid of mold can be extremely difficult. Or it can be quite easy. If you are using this mold stain remover gel, it’s easy. The viscous liquid is easy to direct precisely onto the problem. And it clings long enough to let the active ingredients do their job. Use it on grout, dishwasher seals, your washer interior, and other places where mold grows and thrives.

Before you cook that pizza directly on the rack or put a casserole in the oven that has the potential to bubble cheese all over the place, line the area under your project with these oven covers. When a spill happens, you can pull this Teflon-coated sheet out and easily clean it off. This is a pack of three, and it comes in four sizes and two colors.

This elegant leaf-shaped soap dish is a pretty addition to your bathroom or kitchen. It will also help you preserve your fine bar soaps and save you work. It directs the water that runs off the soap back into the sink, so the bar doesn’t melt in a puddle of water. Because of this, there is no soap scum to clean up. It comes in three colors.

Every time you pull a chair out from under the table, it scrapes across the floor, making a loud noise and doing a bit of damage to your floor. With 16 in a pack, these chair leg floor protectors stop that. They pull onto the chair legs like socks and have felt on the bottom that softens the noise and protects your floors. They come in five sizes and 14 colors.

If your collection of throw pillows is looking worn out, these throw pillow covers are such an easy way to give them a glow-up. They will look brand new and feel delicious against your skin. And if you choose coordinating colors, you can use that to pull the whole room together. This is a pack of two, and there are 10 colors and two sizes to choose from.

That loud, clattery feel of cheap kitchen cabinets or that inexpensive set of drawers you acquired might be bringing down the feel of your space now, but it is super easy to fix with these cabinet door bumpers. Just peel and stick them to the impact points, and your drawers and cabinets will close quietly and feel much more bougie. This is a huge 304-piece pack of them in an assortment of shapes.

The daily hassle of matching your storage container to a lid is a problem begging for this solution. These lid organizers let you stash your collection so you can see every lid, making it easy to find the right one. It fits on a cabinet shelf and expands and contracts with your collection. Choose from five sizes.

Create order and convenience by mounting this plastic bag holder to the wall. Instead of stuffing those bags in a drawer or hiding them under the sink, push them into the top of this dispenser. When you need a bag, pull one from the front. Choose from four colors.

When you are gearing up to do some deep cleaning, don’t forget to add this duster sponge to your kit. The super dense sponge holds lots of water and has a curved, ridged side that grabs dirt, dust, and hair, and is perfect for damp cleaning everything from baseboards to blinds to fabrics. This is a pack of four, and they come in six colors.

Turn a shelf of your fridge into a drink dispenser with this spring-loaded drink organizer that pushes the drinks to the front so it’s always easy to grab one. No more hunting around behind leftovers and containers of yogurt to get a soda or beer. The width adjusts to fit whatever size container you have. Choose the number of rows you need, load it with your favorite beverage (up to 25), and make every day easier.

Get rid of all those boxes of plastic bags in your drawer and load them into this plastic sandwich bag organizer. It takes up less space and makes it easy to find the bag you want without fumbling through boxes. It stands on a shelf or lies in a drawer and comes with 24 labels so you can ID the contents. Choose from three sizes.

Rugs that curl up at the corners are an eyesore. A dangerous one! Before someone trips over that curled corner, tame it with these rug corner grippers. They weigh the corner down and cling to the floor so the rug stays put and looks like new. And they are so much cheaper than replacing the rug. This is a pack of four, one for each corner.

These clear shelf dividers are a smart choice if you want to bring more order to a closet. They let you create tall stacks of folded garments with no fear that the stacks will fall over. They also give you a place to set bags and other hard-to-store items. “My closet looks much more organized now, and everything is easier to find,” noted one reviewer. “Simple, effective, and definitely worth it.” This is a six-pack, and they come in five colors.

This slim rolling storage cart is the clutter eliminator you have been looking for. Clear off the counters and find a place for everything on its slender shelves. Then slide it all into the space between the appliances, next to the sink, or wherever you have 5 inches of floor space. The shelves are perforated so you can set wet items on them, and our hooks snap on where you need them. It comes in five colors.

Storing shoes is a logistical problem in every closet. These wall mounted shoe holders solve that problem with ease and simplicity. Mount them to the side of shelves, the wall, or a door. Then slide the shoes into them. Your shoes will be clean and off the floor, and you get to reclaim shelves and floor space. This is a four-pack that comes with adhesive hooks.

Expand the storage in your cupboards by tapping into the vertical space with this two-pack of under-shelf baskets that slide onto the upper shelf to create storage in the shelf below. “These work great,” noted one reviewer. “Got all my baggies and food wrap products off my shelves and organized.” They are so easy to mount and come in multiple packs, so you can install them all over.

This clever dish drying rack does not rely on evaporation to get rid of the water that runs off of your just-washed dishes. Instead it routes that water back into the sink so you don’t have to worry about dampness underneath or mold growing in a drain mat. It’s cute and compact, too. It comes in four colors.

When an air vent is in the wrong place — blowing in your face as you work, boiling you when you try to sleep, or heating an unused room — it might seem like you are helpless to do anything about it. But these magnetic vent covers give you instant control. Snap them right onto that irritating vent, and the air will move on to an area that needs it. Choose from 17 sizes and two colors. This is a pack of three.

With this retractable clothesline mounted to a wall, you can turn any space into a temporary laundry room on laundry day. Pull the cord and snap it to the clip on another wall, and you can hang clothes to dry for a few hours. Then easily break the line down when you want to use the space for something else. It’s great in a shower, on a deck, or in a sunny window. It comes in three colors and two style options.

That stained, rusted toilet might look so old and decrepit that you want to call a plumber and get a new one installed. But this pumice stone toilet bowl cleaner might be all it needs. It scrubs away mineral deposits and other stains that no other cleanser can lift. And it’s fast and easy to do. “Hard water stains made it look like [my toilet] belonged in a haunted house,” said one reviewer. “I got to scrubbing and [...] it [looks] like a new toilet!” The handle makes it easy to maneuver.

This couch cover is an elegant solution to the problem of pets who love to curl up on the couch. It keeps your couch clean, no matter how recently the pup played in mud. And it looks good on your couch. It’s also so soft and cozy that you and your pet will enjoy the couch more. A grippy backing keeps it in place, and you can toss it in the laundry if it gets dirty. It comes in eight colors.

When your furniture upholstery is tired, this fabric shaver will rescue it from the donation pile. A quick shave gets rid of all of that mess, making it look brand new. And once you have it on hand, you can use it to refresh the curtains, bedspread, throw pillows, and any other fabrics that look tired. It’s rechargeable and comes in seven colors. There is also a battery-powered version.

Create space and order in your closet by hanging pants and skirts on these clever pants hangers. Each tiered hanger stores five garments in the space that once held only one, simply by taking advantage of vertical space. “Must have,” raved one reviewer. “Collapses multiple jeans, skirts, leggings or pants down to a minimum of closet space.” Choose from four colors.

Tossing all your kitchen tools into one big drawer quickly turns into an ugly mess and makes finding any one thing irritatingly difficult. Organize the contents with these bamboo drawer dividers. The four spring-loaded dividers grab the drawer's interior and hold fast, becoming what looks like a custom solution. You can arrange them however you want to build the system that suits you best. Choose from two colors.

That adage, “A place for everything and everything in its place,” is executed beautifully with this leather organizer tray that gives you a place to unpack your everyday carry at the end of the day. You decide what goes where. Meanwhile, your phone is charging, your keys are easy to find, and your glasses and wallet are safe. It comes in two colors.

Waking up in the night to the sound of the sheets snapping off the mattress, demanding that you get up and fix them, is no way to live. This bed sheets holder band puts an end to that. Put on the sheets. Secure them with this giant stretchy band. And they will stay put. Yet it’s easy to get them off, and you don’t have to lift the mattress to install clips or other fussy solutions. It comes in three sizes.

That ugly, plastic door chime is an artifact from another era. But it’s not going anywhere unless you want to tear out your handy doorbell. This doorbell cover brings it into modern times, covering that yellowed plastic with a decorative wooden box that you can paint or leave as it is. “I have hated my ugly brown doorbell chime cover for 7 years,” said one reviewer. “This cover was perfect!” Choose from two sizes.

Bring some nautical charm and everyday convenience into your home by dropping this rope knot door stop near whatever door you fight with. It holds that door open and looks so cute. Grab the handle to lift it out of the way. It is handy enough to double as a bookend or to keep a stack of papers from blowing around. “It’s unique, unobtrusive, and the material won’t scratch the door, said one reviewer. “I love it.”

Instead of plugging a night-light into an outlet, replace the outlet cover with this LED night-light cover. You get to keep both outlets available. It looks neater. And it automatically throws light downward for an elegant and gentle lighting effect. The light turns on only when the room is dark. Choose from three outlet types and four colors.

If you don’t have this lint remover in your defense-against-pet-fur toolkit, you are working too hard. Even your vacuum cannot remove pet fur from furniture, carpets, and clothing faster or better than this bad boy. Grab it. Roll it back and forth across the fur-covered area. And marvel as it grabs every strand. Then empty the trap and keep going. There are no adhesives or refills. It comes in four colors.

If it's your home, you need to create a place to hang your hat in it. These hat racks are perfect. They can handle your entire hat or cap collection. Hang them horizontally or vertically, depending on your space and what you want to hang on them. The long arm makes them super versatile and helpful. This is a two-pack, and they come in seven colors.

Expand the storage capacity of your kitchen cupboards with these mountable storage boxes. They let you stash small items within easy reach so they don’t get lost in the fray. “Practical, simple organization that really helps on a daily basis,” noted one reviewer. They come with adhesive mounting hooks.

Give your plants room to breathe — and make it easier to water them — by getting them off the floor and onto this plant stand shelf that mounts to the wall. The shelf arms rotate, so your indoor garden can chase the sun, thrive, and transform your space with beauty. Healthy plants don’t just look terrific, they also improve the air you breathe, so this effort will help you and your greenery feel better. Choose from nine colors.

Turn your own photographs, drawings, or found art pieces into an art gallery that expresses your personality and life without eating your budget with this five-pack picture frame set. “I have purchased this set multiple times,” said one reviewer. “The frames are sturdy, clean, and make all of my photos look beautiful. [...] I will keep coming back for more.” Choose from 10 colors and 20 sizes.

If you are going for domestic tranquility, clutter is the enemy. This large cotton rope basket helps you win the fight. Toss everything from spare blankets and pillows to toys and shoes into it, and the clutter becomes invisible, even though the items you want to reach for are right there. It comes in so many colors and sizes that you can use this trick all over the house without repeating the look.