1. Some leather zipper boot inserts with eyelets so you can lace ’em into your Docs you don’t wear as often as you should because you hate lacing ’em up when you’re just trying to get out the door. Let’s get your money’s worth out of those boots and make getting dressed so much easier! (Psst, they’re made to work with *all* brands.)
Watch a TikToker use these inserts instead of buying a new pair of boots!
Promising review: “Saw these on a TikTok and had to get some! They work perfectly, exactly as advertised. I generally don’t wear my Docs very often because I’m either lazy or in a rush and don’t want to deal with tying up my laces. Problem solved with these zippers. I also have a problem where the tongue on one of my boots leans to the side (they’ve been that way since I got them, I’ve tried EVERYTHING to try and fix it). I can normally only wear them with tall black socks, or there will be a strip of ankle skin on the side of the tongue. This fixes that problem – that strip is now covered! The zipper doesn’t seem to slide down if I leave them partially unzipped. The zipper itself is high quality, it’s a standard YYK zipper (probably the same brand a lot of your pants and jackets use).” —the bunch
Get them from Amazon for $22.99 (available in 22 color combos).
2. A portable fabric shaver with three speeds to help defuzz your sweaters, sweatpants, coats, couches — all kinds of things! Before you consider upgrading from a beloved coat or sweater, give this gadget a spin.
This was an impromptu purchase once I realized just how bad my circa-2018 Asos midi coat was looking. It was SERIOUSLY fuzzy, and I’d been walking around in it, not even realizing it. How embarrassing for me! So I took this fabric shaver to it while I finally watched Lost early this year. It’s a little loud, but it did some WORK. Here’s a pic of a sleeve where you can see the difference it’s making and also a glamour shot of the gobs of lint and fuzz it’s removed from the coat. And unlike with other fabric shavers, there’s no guessing how much charge the battery has left. This gadget has a little % countdown that’s clear to read. My beloved coat looks brand new!
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five colors).
3. An attachable LED light for your vacuum because you’ve been eyeing the Dyson with the dust-finding light after your friend said she bought it but you KNOW you don’t need to get a whole new vacuum. This is under $20 AND, according to the reviewer quoted below, just might not be a good thing because you’ll see even more dirt and dust that needs cleaning!
Promising review: “Was easy to attach. I had to bring it forward a little so it would get a little more light in front. The only complaint is that it shows every bit of dust and debris in front. Now, instead of taking a few minutes to vacuum, it takes a while longer, but when I am through, the floor is clean. I am satisfied.” —Radford swindell
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
4. Anti-slip nose pads you can add to your sunglasses and eyeglasses that you ADORE but never seem to stay put on the bridge of your nose.
Setex is a small biz specializing in gecko-inspired grippy products to keep items like glasses and AirPods in place.
Promising review: “These were fairly easy to apply, even with my nails. They work so well, are minimally visible, and comfortable. Love this product so far!! They are flexible, stick really well, fit perfectly, and ease the constant sliding.” —Naisha
Get five pairs from Amazon for $13.99 (available in clear or black).
5. Some heavy-duty rug gripper pads to keep your runners and area rugs right in place instead of curling up and getting dirtier for shoe snags and movement. Ever tossed a runner because it kept flipping up and wore on the edges as a result? (I sure have.) Also, these are a great safety measure!
6. A set of K-Cup cleaning pods in case your Keurig is starting to have problems. Give these for a go for $11 before shelling out cash for a new machine! The glass on the left shows the progress with a few cycles.
Promising review (for the pic on the left): “Ran it through three times. It truly works!” —Shawna20
“I bought this product because the needle in my Keurig 2.0 keeps clogging, causing inconsistent brew and taste. These cleaning cups fixed both of my issues, and I especially liked that it was really quick and easy to use… I put the cleaning pod in and ran one cycle, then took the pod out and ran a rinse cycle to clean out any leftover grinds. FAST, EASY, and GREAT results…VERY HAPPY!!” —Corey West
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.95.
7. A box of Color Catcher sheets will prevent dye from garments bleeding onto other items in the wash. They’re designed to grab any dye that leaks or bleeds. Where has this been all your life? (These recently got a callout on an episode of Below Deck: Mediterranean I was watching!)
Promising review: “These Color Catcher sheets really protect colors from blending. It makes all clothes/laundry brighter and looking like new — not that old, washed color after just one wash without these sheets. I give this product 5+ stars. Highly recommend. A few pennies spent additionally on your laundry makes one look like wearing new clothes all the time.” —Nikita
Get 72 sheets from Amazon for $11.53.
8. A set of Solemates heel protectors can save your stilettos from grassy walks as a bridesmaid, wedding guest, or someone who just got invited to a fancy shindig. Now you won’t have to worry about defaulting to block heels or dropping your shoes off for repair afterward. And because they’re clear, they’re unnoticeable.
Solemates is a US-based small business specializing in shoe care products.
Promising review: “I purchased the narrow pair to wear with some high heels to my friend’s wedding as a maid of honor. I also purchased some for the bride. These are amazing and did not pop off once! Everyone was asking me how in the world are my heels not sinking into the grass. They didn’t notice the clear protectors until I pointed them out. This invention is genius and I definitely did not sink into the grass! Totally worth it, especially if you have expensive heels that you do not want to ruin! As for the bride’s expensive shoes, they were definitely saved!!!” —swt caroline
Get them from Amazon for $8.94+ (available in two sizes).
9. A slide-out tie organizer to help make your current closet system work SO much better for you. And perhaps also prevent your ties from getting crushed. Here’s to seeing what you actually have and using it!
Wayfair
Promising review: “Good quality and easy to install. Holds belts and/or ties securely. The pull-out mechanics work great. The white finish matched my closet’s white finish perfectly.” —Jacqueline
Get it from Wayfair for $24.99 (available in three colors).
10. A “Cup Claw,” if you’ve ever had to toss some camis or sports bras because you lost their pads. This helps you squeeze ’em back where they belong and then spread out evenly.
Cup Claw is a US-based, family-owned small business specializing in fashion tools.
Promising review: “After so many lost bra pads, this has been a lifesaver. Instead of feeling immense amounts of frustration, trying to get the pads back into place, this works like a breeze. It is simple to use, effective, and takes a lot of stress out of life. If you are tired of fighting with pads to get them smoothed out and back into place I highly recommend this.” —Wesley I.
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
11. A set of Stretchlace shoelaces that’ll transform your lace-up sneakers into some slip-ons whether you’re simply tired of lacing up your shoes or some recent mobility issues have made it harder to lace the regular cotton laces.
Stretchlace is a US-based small business that specializes in elastic shoelaces.
Promising review: “I saw these on Shark Tank, so decided to try a pair. They are AMAZING! These are in shoes that I wear for workout classes that involve plenty of stepping and cardio… my shoes do not slip or feel loose at all, but stay as snug as if they had traditional shoelaces. No more loose shoestrings, no more tying, and untying. What a great invention! Hey you little kids with Velcro fasteners, move over! Grown-up laces are here!” —Leah
Get them from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in 15 colors and in round laces).
12. A laundry brightener with the review pics to prove that it’ll not only annihilate stains that often make you say “welp, this is done for” but also brighten the white parts of your clothes when you’re at it. (Yes, someone used them on their white undies in the reviews.)
13. Some “Dirty Diaper” laundry detergent in case you’re using cloth diapers or have to deal with lots o’ blowouts on your kid’s clothes. They happen! But that doesn’t mean you have to replace said diapers or clothes!
Rockin’ Green is a small biz specializing in laundry detergent to address specific needs.
Promising review: “THIS STUFF IS LEGIT. I’ve been following cloth diaper groups and studying the best way to clean them, doing all kinds of Borax and extra Tide and double washing….just two tablespoons of this, and diapers are clean with no residual smell. AMAZING.” —Janeen R.
“Only cloth diaper detergent I use and love! I’ve been using it for over three years now! Does a great job with the right wash routine! I’ve found it easiest to use a mason jar and refill as needed. You may have to cut the new long green scoop it comes with now to get it to fit in the Mason jar. But I have an old short blue scoop I use.” —Matt Dean
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
14. A specific ink remover that’ll remove all sorts of pen accidents and transform hand-me-downs that have been etched with Sharpie pens.
Promising review: “Amodex took ink out of my expensive scrubs. A pen leaked in my pocket and made a thick glob of ink stain on the scrub jacket and a little on the pants. After using the Amodex and washing in cold water, there is no evidence of a stain, and the fabric looks exactly how it looked before the stain. There was no damage or discoloration of the fabric. Thank you, Amodex. This product just saved me the $75 that it would have cost to replace the scrubs.” —Michelle hammer
Get it from Amazon for $15.
15. A two-pack of deodorant-removing sponges can rub away those ghostly stains that you ALL TOO OFTEN realize are a thing once you’re wearing your dang shirt. It isn’t a goner! You just need this sponge.
16. A laundry cheat sheet magnet to slap onto the side of your machine instead of having to google what all those symbols mean. And we know what happened the last time you didn’t both to google…your dog gained a new, very nice sweater.
17. Some wood polish and conditioner will revive worn-out wood surfaces like cabinets and floors. Those cabinets may have decades of wear and tear but they don’t have to *look* it. It’ll also do major wood on wood furniture!
Enhances the natural beauty and depth of grain on finished *and* unfinished wood. For use on antiques, dining tables, kitchen cabinets, wood doors and trim, etc.
Promising review: “I have tried numerous products on my wood kitchen cabinets, and nothing has worked. You can see from the photos that they were in really bad shape. I applied this product and let it sit for 45 minutes before I wiped the cabinets down. I can’t believe how well it worked! If this didn’t work, I figured I would have to refinish or paint the cabinets because they looked so bad. I’m so glad I tried it! It has saved me a lot of time and money!” —nicole feather
Get it from Amazon for $8.47.
18. A red wine stain remover you should keep on hand because, well, accidents happen! But you can be prepared for (at least some of) them!
Promising review: “This stuff is magic! Works in seconds! I highly, highly recommend.” —Diane Harper
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in several sizes and in individual wipes).
19. A container of touch-up paint to help cover up all those chips and marks that seem to follow you around the room like one of those portraits where the eyes look straight forward.
Just make sure that the paint is a match!
Promising review: “Rather than ditching furniture into a landfill, which is bad for the environment and one’s pocketbook, this product allows you to give new life to existing furniture. Between the Soto touchup and new handles, my entertainment center looks like new….for less than $35. If you can use liquid paper, you can use this. I just ordered another bottle for porcelain. This is a fantastic product. You will love it!” —LexiNYC
Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in eight colors).
20. A velvet slipcover will give your ragged old couch a completely new look. Plus, the slipcover comes with straps to keep it in place so you don’t have to fuss with it all the time.
Promising review: “I rent a furnished apartment with a grandma couch. I was covering it with a cute comforter for over a year, when I saw someone suggest this on Facebook. I love it. I got teal, and I’ve always wanted a velvet couch. I did not have extra money in my budget, but I definitely think it was worth it! Really easy to put on and not shapeless like the first couch covers. My friends came over, and they loved it.” —Jenn
Get it from Amazon for $32.49+ (available in five sizes and 13 colors).
21. Or a boho-look water-resistant slipcover that looks like you nabbed it from the cool new boutique that just opened in town. But for considerably less.
22. Or perhaps you could use some washable dining chair slipcovers so you can make actual use of that dining set your aunt is offering up for free but isn’t quite your style. Reviewers say they’re super easy to use and work on various sized chairs.
Promising review: “These arrived yesterday, and they were so easy for me to put on. Only took about 10 minutes for six chairs. From nasty white chairs to a nice gray and white cover. I LOVE THESE SO MUCH THAT I WILL BUY MORE TO CHANGE OUT MY COLORS FOR CHRISTMAS TIME AND ALL HOLIDAYS. Well worth the price we paid. I’m in love with my new chairs now. IT WAS MY HUSBAND’S IDEA FOR ME TO BUY MORE. ❤️” —lisa browning
Get six from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in 35 solid colors and prints).
23. And consider a stretchy arm chair slipcover to help transform that perfectly fine (but hideous) chair you found on Facebook Marketplace for a song.
Promising review: “Before and after putting it on. I couldn’t be happier. This chair has been through and lot and I just wasn’t ready to pry with it. The cover was easy to put in and so soft.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in 19 solid colors).
24. Some cushion supports in case lots of work-from-home days — which you’re very grateful for, btw — has aged your couch at a rapid rate. These’ll help plump up your cushions and make the couch look like new(er).
It’s basically really thick foam you can put inside your cushion, under the stuffing. Plus, there’s a piece of thin foam that goes near the back of he cushion for extra support.
SagsAway is a small biz specializing in these inserts that help revive furniture.
Promising review: “The sofas are sturdy and only three years old but several cushions were sagging. I ordered two of the large size for our live seat to try them out. I easily cut an inch off to have it fit with an Exacto knife. Easy to slide in, easy to close with my husbands help. The difference when sitting on the sofa is amazing. Firm and they feel like new cushions. I just ordered three more for the large sofa.” —doris
Get them on Amazon for $39.99+ per kit (available in two sizes; each kit fixes one cushion).
25. A leather stain remover spray can turn back time on your leather couch, purse, boots, basically whatever that, despite leather usually withstanding most stains, is really showing its wear. This stuff is transformative!
This also works on Durablend, vinyl, compound, saffiano, faux leather, and other leather or leather-like surfaces.
Promising review: “Used the microfiber cloth to apply and after the first treatment noted only mild improvement, but after the second treatment (done just after the first treatment dried), the stain was not visible!! I then did the entire chair and the results are great. Advice: Do not scrub the area hard. This may roughen up the leather. Apply lightly and wipe off with another microfiber towel.” —mich
Get it from Amazon for $15.98.
26. A bag of polyester stuffing to bring new life back to your kids’ stuffed toys, bed and throw pillows that seem to be on their last leg, or even a leather section couch you’re considering replacing.
Promising review: “Ok, so I had been looking into buying a new couch, but I only wanted a nice leather one, and they are SOOO EXPENSIVE. I decided to try and fix ours, and I am SOO HAPPY with the results!! I cut open each of the three sections of the inner cushions of each back cushion, restuffed them, and sewed them back up. It took me about a day and a half. I want to get some furniture foam to plump up the seat cushions (but that is another project and significantly more money), but the end result is a HUGE improvement! The couch looks (and feels) a million times better! Wish I done this years ago! the first ‘before’ pic has a back cushion already stuffed because I didn’t think to take a pic ’til after I already stuffed a cushion. If you are thinking this won’t work (like I was), you are wrong. DO IT!!!!” —Geoff
Get it from Amazon for $5.37.
27. An enamel paint safe to use on metal appliances and more (think washers, dryers, fridges, tubs, bed frames) with unsightly rust stains or scratches but still run perfectly fine.
Some reviewers even use it to redo their countertops or sinks, although you might want to use an acrylic sealer afterward if you decide to do that! It’s fantastic for vintage appliances too, according to one reviewer.
Promising review: “Oh my goodness! This stuff is amazing! I remodeled my bathroom and the washer and dryer looked terrible. One coat of this and they look brand new! I’m going to add another coat today just to make it extra durable.” —L. Hornberger
Get a quart from Amazon for $26.98.
28. A flexible, moldable rubbery glue called Sugru that’s also waterproof, heat- and cold-resistant you can use on a variety of things that need fixing. So that pricey Apple computer charger can live to see MANY more workdays. May you never know the pain of having to buy a replacement.
You can use it to bond glass, ceramic, wood, metal, and most plastics *and* to bond all of those surfaces to most walls. It slowly cures from malleable glue into a tough silicone rubber overnight.
Promising review: “This stuff is the solution to so many challenging repairs that it’s well worth keeping a supply of basic colors on hand in the fridge at all times. Example: After various glues failed to reattach the black rubber trim that holds the rear windshield onto my car, Sugru was the only thing that did. With no garage parking, this repair has survived 75-mile/hr winds, freezing temps, heavy rains, and 100-degree heat for well over three years and counting. And the repair fills the gap so perfectly that only a well-trained observer would ever detect the repair.” —No BS Reviews
Get an eight-color pack on Amazon for $19.99 (also available in packs of seven other color combinations, including all black or all white).
29. A memory foam mattress topper if you started googling new mattresses after staying at a hotel for a weekend and realizing that your mattress is subpar in comparison. Try out a lil’ mattress topper for less fuss than making a full-on swap.
Amazon
If you’re a hot sleeper, though, you probably wanna avoid memory foam toppers and mattresses.
Promising review: “We purchased this to help add a little bit of padding to our aging mattress. This has definitely helped prolong the life of our mattress while increasing our quality of sleep. I was afraid that this would slip around on the bed, but we have had minimal issues with that. It stays relatively in place with the help of our fitted sheet. The unique cushion pattern doesn’t seem to do much for us (compared to a non-textured mattress pad), but as I said, it is comfortable. In fact, our dog loves it!” —thomas
Get it from Amazon for $46.99+ (available in two colors, two thicknesses, and in sizes twin–Cal king).
30. A couch cup holder that’ll even fit your Stanely cup. If your living room setup means that your coffee or side table won’t fit as close to your couch as you’d like, here’s an easy answer that won’t require moving *or* replacing furniture.
Promising review: “I love the ‘Greige’ color! It has a silicone feel and wraps perfectly on the arm of my sofa. It even fits my Stanley, which is great! Perfect way to store our remotes as well.” —Robyn Magalhaes
Get it from Amazon for $38.99 (available in six colors).
31. A glass and ceramic cooktop cleaning kit comes equipped with just about everything you need for a dramatic transformation. Aka, a razor blade, heavy-duty scrubber, and a bottle of STRONG cleaner.
Promising review: “I hadn’t thoroughly scrubbed my glass cooktop in years, only wiped down with random multipurpose cleaners which never seemed to do much. Then a friend recommended this product… AMAZING! The included scrubbers and scrapers really make the difference. It will leave your cooktop shiny and new. Even marks that had been on there for years came almost completely off. 98% better. The key is to use very little product. Let it dry to a haze and buff with a clean, dry cotton towel, just like waxing a car.” —B. Swartwood
Get the kit on Amazon for $16.48.
32. Some magnetic garage handles and faux windows that’ll bring some serious curb appeal to your home for an EXTREMELY small fraction of the price of getting some carriage-style doors. They’re pricey as heck. These magnets are not.
Promising review: “I’ve been wanting to upgrade our garage door for a long time and now I have no idea why I waited! The magnets are super strong. Purchased two sets but only used one set of ‘handles,’ I wasn’t a fan of how close I had to place each set next to each other with the narrow spacing on the door itself. Paired with the magnetic ‘windows,’ it looks like a brand-new door!” —MrsPirate
Get them from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in several sets and variations).
33. Some vinyl picnic table and bench covers reviewers found extremely helpful for camping and park use, BUT will also help your OG picnic table in your yard look more presentable while protecting you from splinters.
34. A set of Snug Plugs if your hair dryer plug keeps falling out of the bathroom outlet and you’re starting to wonder if you need to get a pro involved. These little contraptions make a snug fit between outlets and plugs to keep ’em where you want.
Snug Plugs is a small business that specializes in home improvement products.
Promising review: “These are SUCH a game changer. We rent, so I can’t do much about the loose outlets around the house. These have made several outlets usable again!” —Minerva G.
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $10.99.
35. A snazzy couch cushion to keep your seat cushions safe from your pets, kids, and adults you also reside with — OK, from you too. It can also seriously scratch the itch for a new couch.
Promising review: “It is so soft, fits so perfectly on my couch, doesn’t move when I sit on it or when the dog jumps up, and looks nice too! I am extremely satisfied with this purchase and I hope it helps my couch to last a long time. After one month, zero regrets! It has been worth every penny. The couch cover is a fraction of the cost of my couch, so I think it’s been very worth it to help keep the fabric on my couch intact. I washed it on delicate and tumble-dried it on low by itself. Held up great. Again, I love it! Worth the wait and the cost. I added two more photos to show how it held up after washing and drying it.” —sgur
Get it from Amazon for $59.90+ (available in 13 dimensions and15 color combos).
36. Grandma’s Secret, an under-the-radar solution with serious stain-removing prowess — like, cleaning pen from a white leather couch. Chilling!
It can remove oil, grease, ink, grass, and blood stains for all my vampires out there. Psst, a few months ago I recommended this to a friend who fell in a puddle of motor oil on a sidewalk, then accidentally wiped it on her camel coat. It got the stains out!
Promising review: “This stuff is so amazing. I’m a witness. My 2-year-old baby wrote all over my white leather couch. I tried many different things and nothing work but Grandma’s Secret Spot Remover. I love this stuff.” —L. Nix
Get it from Amazon for $9.75.
37. A handbag organizer with LOTS of pockets to help you make the most of that tote you ADORE but REALLY needs far more organization. Or maybe it just (embarrassingly) has pen marks all over inside of it and you’re trying to cover it up? Talk about a win-win.
Promising review: “I have always purchased handbags with lots of pockets and sections because I hate having to dig around trying to find something in the gaping hole of purses with no sections. I purchased this medium size organizer, and I couldn’t be happier!! It is very well-made, and it has so many great pockets to organize everything I need. THE BEST PART is, I can easily lift it out of one purse and put it into another one, and I always know where everything can be found. I wish I had gotten one of these years ago. When I first ordered this organizer, I didn’t realize it had two zipper compartments on each side, and I was tickled to discover even MORE storage!!! With all the fun colors and patterns, it was hard to select one, but I’ve always been partial to polka dots. I love it and can’t imagine anyone not being has pleased with this as I am!” —Ronna
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in sizes S-L and in 27 colors).
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