55 Cheap, New Things That Upgrade Your Home & Are Einstein-Level Genius

When you went to the trouble of hanging your TV on the wall, you were hoping for a clean, modern look. All those wires trailing from the back, though, are damaging that effect. This cord hider is the missing piece. It comes with a drill bit to make the perfect hole in the wall and a slick pass-through part to feed the wires through. Choose black or white.

Set your coffee maker, mixer, and other kitchen appliances on this appliance slider, and you will never have to struggle to access the gear you have tucked under the cabinets. A finger press activates the sliding mechanism. Now that heavy equipment glides forward and back. It comes in six sizes.

Hanging a lamp where you need light does not require the services of an electrician if you opt for this rechargeable wall sconce. Mount the base to the wall with the adhesive backing and hang the light from it. Use the remote to choose the light color and brightness that suits your situation and enjoy! The light portion is rechargeable and shuts off automatically after a duration you set. Choose from three colors. This comes in a set of two.

Slip this slim laundry hamper into a tight space in your closet, laundry room, or bedroom, and keeping clothes from accumulating on every surface becomes so much easier. The lid hides the dirty underwear from sight, and a fabric liner is easy to lift out and carry to the washer. It even folds flat for storage. It comes in six colors and six sizes, so you can place them all over the house and create a unified look.

A snarl of plugs and cables looks messy on your shelves — and collects dust. Hide it all in this cable management box that looks like a stack of books. It’s easy to dust, fits right in with the other books, and hides all your mismatched, snarled cables and power bricks from sight. Choose from 11 book collections and four types of boxes.

Your stairs — and other dark places — will be safer and easier to navigate after you install these motion sensor stair lights. And it is so easy to do. Peel and stick the lights onto the walls or stair risers so that your motion will turn them on. Every time you access that dark closet, walk in the hallway, or climb the stairs, they will turn on automatically and turn off again a few seconds later. This is a pack of eight. They come in standard warm-white and RGB color options.

If you have a window that looks out onto an ugly view or allows people to see in from the outside, transform it into a stained glass window with this privacy film. It will let light in, filter out damaging UV rays, and obscure the view. “I love how it glows, and it is truly beautiful,” wrote one reviewer. “The window looks like real stained glass, and it gives us privacy from the outside while still letting in light.” Choose from 16 patterns and four sizes.

The eternal problem of storing shoes is finally solved by these on-the-wall shoe racks. Mount them to the closet wall, door, or shelving unit and tuck your shoes into them. No more tripping over scattered shoes. You will also be able to scan your collection to find the pair you want. “Best purchase ever!!” wrote one reviewer. “So organized, and it even looks good.” They come in black or white.

Don’t overthink the TP storage. This minimalist, black toilet paper holder is the perfect, simple, modern solution. Stand it in the bathroom. Load it with rolls of TP. No one will run out. You can see when you need to restock. It takes up the bare minimum of floor space. And it creates a stark, visually interesting sculpture in the room. Choose from two finishes.

You can hang a wreath on your door so easily — and take it down just as easily — with this wreath hanger. It hooks over the top of the door with tensioned, adjustable wires, so you can fit the wreath you have to the door you have without damaging either of them. It stays flat, holds on tight, and is easy to adjust. “This thing is genius! I can hang my wreaths and adjust them to any height. And, the ‘fishing line’ isn't visible,” wrote one reviewer.

Create some architectural detailing while revamping the lighting in your living space with this crown molding that has embedded LED light channels in it. It makes it so easy to create modern ambient lighting that you will be hunting for other places in the house to install it. “I could not be happier,” wrote one reviewer. “Perfect for finishing my TV room. [...] I would do it again in another room.” Choose from three styles.

Turn a kitchen drawer into the most beautiful and organized spice drawer of your life with this wooden spice rack organizer that arranges the jars as if in a display case. Each jar will be scannable and easy to find after you arrange the eight wooden rack pieces to fit your drawer and jars. “Everyone needs this,” wrote one reviewer. “It keeps things so organized.” Choose walnut or acacia.

If you have a drawer or cabinet with inadequate handles, these self-stick instant cabinet drawer pulls are the fast and easy solution. Peel the backing off and press them to the place you wish had a handle. “Absolutely perfect!” wrote one reviewer. This is a set of two, and they come in three sizes and seven colors.

Use this cute LED wall sconce to illuminate a piece of art, create a pool of light right where you like to read, or add targeted light anywhere in your home. It brings a USB charging port to that lighting scenario, too, so it is a terrific wall-mounted bedside lamp. There are hard-wired and rechargeable options, so you can use them throughout the house, even in places where you have no wires. Choose from five colors.

The lost-item chaos that keeps taking over the kitchen happens because it’s difficult to see and reach items that are in the back of cupboards. That means they get lost. This pull out cabinet organizer fixes the core problem by making it easy to grab and see everything that’s in the cupboard. It mounts easily and is strong and durable. There are 10 sizes to choose from so you can create a custom solution.

Tired of emptying an entire box or drawer of USB cords and power supplies every time you need a specific cable? This cable organizer wraps each cord up and gives it a cubby to live in, so you can lift off the lid and find exactly what you are looking for every time. Stack them on a shelf or in a drawer. This is a set of two boxes, cable wraps included.

Create some drama in your space with this black and gold wallpaper that evokes all the dark academia vibes. Use a small piece to highlight a wall or the space at the back of shelves, or go all in and do the entire room for a stunning effect. “I am a wallpaper aficionado, and I am completely shocked at the quality and ease of application of this product, not to mention how amazing it looks!” wrote one reviewer. Choose from three sizes.

That tissue box does not have to be an ugly concession to convenience. Not if you hide it in this antique book tissue box cover. It will fit right into your library mood, look perfect on a bedside table, and allow you to stash tissues right in plain sight on the mantle, if you like. It holds a full-sized box of tissues, too, so you’ll end up saving money by buying cheaply and in bulk.

Life is full of small irritations. Trying to open a trash can lid with your hands full of trash does not have to be one of them. This sensor trash can sees what you are trying to do and steps up to help. The butterfly lid opens elegantly, and you can drop the trash, wash your hands, and not have to come back to clean the lid. It sits on an elegant, slender trash can that will fit beautifully into your kitchen, office, or bathroom. It comes in two sizes and three colors.

When stacked, these nesting flower bowls look like a lovely bloom, rendered in stoneware. Separate them, though, and you can use them to hold everything from candy to keys or jewelry. “Nice natural earthy vibe, I leave them out bc they're so cute to look at,” wrote one reviewer. “I use them way more than I thought I would, plus they're dishwasher safe.” There are four bowls, in a variety of sizes and colors.

This battery-operated fan sticks magnetically to a wall, ceiling, door, or bunk, making it a perfect companion for your next cruise or train trip, or compatible with metal surfaces at home like your washer and dryer or fridge. It has five speeds, LED lights, and it can all be put on a timer to save battery. “This little fan thinks it's a big fan!” wrote one reviewer. “Even on low speed, it kept me cool and comfortable on my cruise.” Choose from three colors.

Create order in the linen closet by wrapping all your sheets in these clever storage label bands. No more hunting for a hidden label. Your sheets will announce the bed they fit onto at a glance. They hold your folded sheets together, too, so you don’t risk an onslaught of unfolding sheets every time you hunt for a pillowcase. Choose from five sizes.

Declutter your counters while keeping everything you reach for often close at hand with this slim storage cart that rolls into a small space. It has three roomy shelves to hold supplies, a handle to make pulling it out easy, and hooks to hang tools from. It comes in two sizes and two colors.

These cedar wood closet fresheners make it easy — and cute — to keep your clothes safe from insects. Hang the flowers over the hook of your clothes hangers or drop them into drawers. The cedar scent is pleasant to humans, but bugs hate it. This is a pack of 30, so you can deploy them all over your closet.

Get creative with this peel-and-stick crown molding trim, and your house will start to look amazing. Trim cupboard doors. Create the illusion of wainscoting. Make frames for art and mirrors. “Super easy to install, great price, looks awesome,” wrote one reviewer. It comes in four size and color options.

Transform your home with this wallpaper border that is just as comfortable being an ad hoc mirror frame, as it is creating a decorative border in your dining room or transforming a piece of furniture from dingy to like new. Peel and stick it, cut it with scissors, and get creative. It comes in five sizes and 10 colors.

These stained glass birds look beautiful hanging in a window or on a deck. They are charming, catch the light and throw rainbows all over your space, and pay homage to our feathered friends. “It looks wonderful in my window,” wrote one reviewer. “Reflections off of them dance across my wall. Just beautiful!” Choose from 16 style and size options.

Store napkins or coffee filters in this whimsical sailboat napkin holder to turn a necessary, functional item into charming decor. It looks cute enough to leave permanently on the dining table and makes the filters or napkins part of the visual nautical vignette.

This adhesive caulk tape is the easy way to fix an imperfect joint at the bottom of your toilet, around the tub, or where the sink meets the counter. It is peel-and-stick, easy to apply, waterproof, and much easier than working with caulk. Cut the piece you need and stick it where you need it. It comes in three colors.

Turn a big bottle of water into a drinking water dispenser. This pump sits on top of a water bottle, gives you a place to set a glass, and delivers the water right into that glass. It works with 2-, 3-, 4-, or 5-gallon bottles. Setting a glass on the base activates the pour spout automatically. It is rechargeable and comes in black or white.

This wood contact paper looks so much like the real thing that you can use it to transform an ugly laminate counter or a beat-up table into something that looks convincingly like hardwood. Don’t stop there, though. Use it as wallpaper, to refinish cabinets, or as a decorative element. It comes in eight wood grains and 11 sizes.

Your days of struggling to see as you apply makeup or shave are over. This wireless vanity light peels and sticks right onto the mirror you have and brings all the brightness you need to this task. Choose a range of lighting colors and brightness so you can have soft, ambient light or dial it up to apply daytime cosmetics. The light pulls off the magnetic base so you can charge it. Choose from five colors.

Why fuss with doorstops and other ad hoc door-holding solutions when it’s so simple to mount this door stopper directly to the door? It works like a kickstand. When you want the door open, kick it down. To close the door, kick it up. It will disappear onto the door until you need it again.

This wainscot wall panel is a fast way to transform a room. Use it to frame art, create decorative wall paneling, or build a stylish mirror right on the wall. The pieces are already cut, so all you have to do is stick them to the wall. “We had planned to make wainscoting by hand, but these ready-made moldings are way better, cheaper, and easier,” wrote one reviewer. Choose from 17 sizes.

If you love shower steamers but find yourself lingering longer in the shower because you don’t want to leave one unfinished, meet the shower steamers tray. Mount it to the shower wall and insert your steamer into it. The dial lets you set how much scent gets out. You will get a more intense blast of scent, it won’t slip around underfoot, and it will dry out between showers so you can take a shorter shower. Choose from two colors.

Amp up the style of your scented candles with this smoky gray bubble candle dish that is designed to fit them perfectly. It looks great and protects the surface under the candle from potential heat. “The sculptural bubble design made it feel like a little piece of art rather than just a candle plate, which really elevated [my] space,” wrote one reviewer.

Make it easy for delivery people, emergency services, and guests to find your residence by mounting this solar address sign to an exterior wall. A solar panel on top catches rays to charge the lights. When it’s dark, the lights turn on, making it easy to read at any time of the day or night. It comes with all the letters and numbers you will need to create your address. Choose from black or gray.

It is so easy to create stylish, low-key lighting in your outdoor spaces with these solar deck lights. Mount them to stairs, deck railings, and fences, and they will take it from there. They catch the sun’s energy during the day and turn on at night, so you can see where you are going outside. This is a pack of 16 lights. Choose from white or color-changing lights.

Replacing the white plastic light switch covers with these stylish antique brass decorative wall plates seems like a simple fix. But you will be surprised at how big the impact is. “Great upgrade to those ugly, boring outlet covers!” wrote one reviewer. “These are a great way to add some subtle finishing touches to a room.” They come with the screwdriver you need to install them. Choose from 13 options.

You don’t have to tolerate that little window gap that lets in freezing air — or lets out your expensive AC. This gap filler stops the leak. It works on windows or doors with gaps of a variety of sizes. Just place it carefully, and it will fill the space with polyurethane insulation, which will stop air, sound, and insects from getting through. Choose from four sizes and four colors.

Turn a blank wall into a flock of birds and give yourself a place to hang towels, bags, scarves, or keys. These coat hooks are cute and practical. “Super easy to install and work well as hooks,” wrote one reviewer. “They also look great when they’re not in use.” Choose from gulls, pigeons, or robins in black or gold.

Banish that ugly floor from memory without the hassle of tearing it up. Simply stick these floor tiles right over it. You get the updated visual. The hard work that went into laying that original floor isn’t wasted. It’s fast and cheap to install, easy to live with, waterproof, and durable. Choose from 10 patterns.

Turn counter clutter into a tidy package that sits on a shelf with this storage basket that is sized perfectly for bathroom storage. All your gear — even rolls of toilet paper — is still within reach, but now it is contained. Simply lift the basket off the shelf to find what you need. Choose from two colors.

You roll over in the night and hear a familiar, “Snap!” as the bed sheets lose their grip on the mattress and slap you in the pillows. Not anymore! Clip these bed sheet straps to the sheet when you make the bed, and those sheets will stay put no matter how athletic your nocturnal activities are. They adjust to fit your mattress size. Choose white or gray.

Sometimes it feels like the rug is trying to kill you. The corners trip you. It slides out from under you. You are not imagining this. But these rug corner grippers will save you. Attach them to the rug’s corners, and they will hold them down and grip the floor, thwarting your home decor’s evil intentions. This is a pack of four corners.

Storing a vast collection of leggings, skirts, or slacks is much easier with these skirt hangers on your team. Hang each hook from the closet bar and clip a garment into each of the nifty clips. Then release one of the hooks. Five garments will hang in the space of one clothes hanger. It creates order, too. Hang all your leggings on one, pants on another, skirts on a third — no more morning fashion crisis. This is a pack of two. They come in four colors.

That mess of plastic bag boxes in your cupboard could be a tidy, labeled, wooden box with dispenser slots. This storage bag organizer is a slick, space-saving way to end the annoyance of boxes that have one bag in them, that block the drawer when you close it, and that are confusing. Load the bags in, apply the included labels, and enjoy the order for years. Choose from three options.

Turn a piece of your wall into a command room with this digital wall-mounted clock that delivers every piece of information you need to prep for your day. It shows the day, time, and temperature on a compact, lighted display. “This is awesome!” wrote one reviewer. “It’s just the right size, the colors change, or you can set it to a specific color. It has different brightness settings, which is great, and even an auto dimmer!!” Choose from six colors.

Ready to try grounding as a way to sleep better, reduce pain and inflammation, and wake up without morning stiffness? This grounding sheet turns your bed into a sleep therapy spa. With 10% silver fiber content distributed throughout, you will connect with the grounding elements no matter what position you sleep in. “I wake up refreshed and energetic, so much more than before we started sleeping on this sheet,” wrote one reviewer. It comes in four sizes.

Why is the reward for finally achieving focused concentration always a cold cup of tea? This electric mug warmer lets you focus — or forget your beverage — as much as you want. It will keep that cuppa at your favorite temperature, however long it takes you remember to sip. It has two heat settings and an automatic shut-off feature.

If every meal and subsequent cleanup leaves you with a sore back, tired legs, and aches and pains you could do without, set this anti-fatigue kitchen mat in your workspace. The half-inch thick squishy surface absorbs the impact so your skeleton doesn’t have to. It’s also easy to clean and decorative. Choose from 12 sizes and 14 colors.

If the current state of the dishes in the dishwasher is chaotic confusion, you need a system. This clean dirty sign is your way out of this mess. When you run a load of dishes, flip it to the clean side. Everyone will know that the machine needs to be emptied. When adding dirty dishes, flip it back to dirty. No more excuses for leaving dirty dishes in the sink! It comes in two colors.

Stick a roll of paper towels anywhere you need them with this magnetic paper towel holder. It adjusts to fit whatever roll you are using and sticks to any metal surface. The grill? The fridge? The metal cabinet in your shop? “The magnet is super strong,” wrote one reviewer. “I could see getting another for tin foil, parchment paper, or plastic wrap in the pantry.”

These shelf dividers are a clever way to turn the wide expanse of a closet shelf into more useful cubbies. Slide them right onto the shelves so you can stack piles of folded tees or set your bag down without fighting to keep it from falling over. This is a pack of four.

You don’t have to fear the dark mission to collect the mail anymore. Mount this magnetic motion sensor mailbox light into the mailbox, and it will illuminate the interior before you have to stick your hand in there. No more horror-movie fears of jumping spiders or lurking venomous snakes. Just light.