55 weird things for your home you didn't know about that are life-changing

These terra-cotta spikes use a self-watering system that slowly releases moisture directly into the soil to keep your plant optimally hydrated with very little effort on your part. If you put one water bottle inside one terra-cotta spike, it can keep your greenery hydrated for up to 10 days — great for when you’re on vacation.

Did you know that dust can accumulate on your ceiling fan blades? This duster was specifically designed to fight that problem with a plush, double-sided head that completely surrounds each blade. This way, you can clean off both sides at once. It even has a long handle that extends from 13 to 49.7 inches, so you can reach dust in high places with less chance of straining your back.

These grippers are an absolute must-have if you have an area rug that’s prone to curling corners and sliding around underfoot. They secure to the bottom four corners of your rug, slightly weighing them down to help prevent them from turning into a tripping hazard. And since there’s no adhesive on the bottom, you can easily move the rug around without leaving any goo behind.

If you have outdoor faucets for hoses or gardening, these insulated covers are a great way to protect your pipes and keep them warm in the colder months. They completely cover your faucet in triple-layer waterproof material to keep rain away and prevent burst or frozen pipes.

This small stove shelf is going to make cooking and meal prepping so much easier. It uses strong magnets to secure to the top of your stove’s control panel, giving you the perfect spot to store spices, oils, and other daily essentials while you’re cooking. It can withstand heat up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and it has a nonslip silicone surface and lip that keep everything in place.

This peel-and-stick contact paper has a super realistic-looking wood grain appearance that can turn any piece of furniture into a vintage-inspired conversation starter. One roll covers 14 square feet and it’s made of high-quality vinyl that’s waterproof, thick, and safe to use in high-moisture areas like bathrooms and kitchens.

Use the included syringes to fill these paintbrush pens with the paint color of your choice and then use them to expertly touch up scuffs on your walls or painted furniture. It’s that easy to make your place look as good as the day you moved in. And the pens keep the paint fresh for a long time so you can reuse them over and over again.

This isn’t an ordinary night-light. The three brightness levels emit a warm white glow to help you see in the dark, but the unique design is what makes it stand out. It projects light up and down to create a stunningly intricate pattern on your walls, almost like a disco ball. It has an automatic dusk-to-dawn sensor so it turns on when you need it and off when you don’t.

This tomato-shaped table lamp is a whimsical and fun way to bring some light into your space. It lets off a warm glow that sets the mood day or night. It has a vintage-style design that looks authentic and makes an unexpected statement whether or not you’re a tomato lover.

If your linen closet looks like a tornado just ran through it, you need to check out these bedsheet organizers. They each hold one full set of sheets — including pillowcases — and have labels and little windows, so you can see what’s inside at a glance. And since you fold the panels of the bin around your sheets to close, they couldn’t be easier to load up.

These tongs that double as a spatula deliver on the promise of making your life easier. The extra-large surface area of the spatula and bonus grip from the top layer make it easy to grab, hold, and flip your food. The tool even has a long handle with a rubber coating that keeps your hand cool when you’re cooking.

This pumice stone cleaner is so efficient with stubborn marks, grime, and unwanted mineral deposits that your toilet bowl, tub, sink, and tile will be cleaner than ever. The best part is that it has a really convenient handle so you can keep your hands clean — just store it in the included ventilated caddy to store between uses. And even though it’s tough on stains, it’s gentle on porcelain and ceramic.

These ingenious cushions use elastic bands to secure around the doorknobs of your interior doors and prevent them from slamming. They come in a bunch of different colors that can seamlessly match your style, and when you’re not using them, just hang them over the knob to store.

If you hate the look of those unsightly toilet bolt caps on the bottom of your toilet, you need to check out these ceramic covers. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing — look at that fun bird shape — but they slip on without any tools so you can install them in seconds. They’ll effortlessly cover up the grime, rust, and stains that seem to live on those bolts.

This extra-large lap pillow has an angled design that supports your elbows, arms, and hands while you’re reading, working on your computer, or gaming. The arm support is super comfortable and it has a built-in pocket on the side that can be used to store charging cables and other accessories.

This mesh tape effortlessly fixes holes and rips in your window and door screens, blending in thanks to its grid-like pattern. Designed with a three-layer adhesive, the tape is super strong, waterproof, and heavy-duty so it can be used indoors and outdoors. It’s easy to cut to size and it makes your home look instantly better.

This cement crack filler is great for patching up horizontal cracks in interior or exterior concrete, bringing new life to your front walkway, driveway, or basement. It has a self-leveling formula that dries gray to blend into most concrete and it can be ready for heavy traffic in just 30 to 45 minutes.

This indoor plant light can fit virtually anywhere and simulates natural sunlight to give your plants the brightness they need to grow. It uses a warm white LED bulb that accelerates photosynthesis and promotes growth in indoor plants. It even has an automatic timer you can set for eight, 12, or 16 hours.

These key attachments slide easily onto your keys to make it so much easier to turn them in the lock. Their wide, textured design adds a bunch of surface space that allows you to grip the key for better maneuvering. They come in a bunch of colors so you can easily identify the key you’re looking for.

This wedge pillow was specifically designed to fill the gap between your mattress and headboard, giving you more space to spread out while preventing items from falling into the black hole. It has an angled design made for lounging and sleeping, along with a built-in pocket on the side that’s perfect for storing your phone or glasses.

Shaped like colorful turtles, these cable clips mount to your desk, nightstand, or entertainment center and secure around the ends of your charging wires to keep them from slipping away when you’re not using them. They even rotate 360 degrees so you can easily pull cords toward you from any direction.

If there’s a tiny light on your charger, television, air conditioner — you name it — that keeps you up at night, these stickers are going to change your life. Available in a ton of shapes that can be cut to size, these stickers dim the light up to 80% so it’s still visible but way less harsh. And you can even double or triple up on the stickers to make the light completely go away.

This stained glass window film is the perfect way to add privacy to your space without blocking natural light. It sits in place over glass with static cling and water, so it doesn’t leave any gooey residue behind. And when the light shines through, it creates a stunning rainbow of light in the room while blocking UVA and UVB rays, to boot.

These curtain tiebacks feature vivid beads and strong magnetic clasps, perfect for keeping your curtains in place and adding a pop of color to your space. They’re so easy to use and the set of two works great on a pair of matching curtains. Plus, they’ve earned an impressive 4.6-star overall rating from more than 2,000 shoppers.

This universal socket tool is easy to connect to most electric drills and screwdrivers. The pins inside it allow it to adjust to the size of your wing nuts, broken nuts, screws, hooks, bolts, and other irregular shapes to help your DIY project move way more smoothly.

Fill your space with whimsy that doubles as functional storage with this giraffe-shaped paper towel holder. Made of sturdy cast iron, the freestanding giraffe holds a roll of paper towels — or a few rolls of toilet paper — vertically to save a ton of space and make you smile every time you look at it.

If you’re prone to snoozing 100 times in the morning, this alarm clock might just change your life. It only allows for one snooze max. After that, it jumps off your nightstand and rolls around, letting out a super loud alarm until you get out of bed and turn it off. Great for heavy sleepers and chronic snoozers, this alarm clock might just turn you into a morning person.

Put this silicone cover over your sink while you’re getting ready in the morning and instantly add a ton of space to your vanity countertop. It’s heat resistant, too, so you can put your hot hair tools on it without worrying. And thanks to the strategically placed cutout, you can still use the faucet while it’s in place.

This mouse pad cover is super warm and cozy, heating up to 145 degrees Fahrenheit to keep your fingers toasty while you’re working at your desk. It has three temperature settings so you can customize the heat to your needs and it has three timer settings so you can leave your desk without worrying that it will overheat while you’re not there.

This rubber band fits like a glove around the fitted sheet on your mattress to keep it neatly tucked in no matter how much tossing and turning you do at night. It comes in different sizes for different mattresses so you can use it on everything from a twin to a king.

If you’re always finding wilted and sad herbs in the back of your refrigerator that you forgot about, you need to start keeping them in this herb saver. This glass container was specifically designed with breathable air vents, a stainless steel core, and a see-through exterior to keep your herbs fresh for two to three weeks. Just change out the water in the base occasionally and you’re good to go.

This onion holder features 14 extra-long stainless steel tines that pierce the onion to keep it secure. The convenient handle prevents slipping while you’re chopping away, saving you a ton of time and energy while you’re meal prepping. Plus, the even spacing helps you cut produce into precise slices that are ready for salads or sautéing.

Calling all side sleepers — this memory foam knee pillow is about to change the game. It slips between your knees to help align your spine and offer extra support, which may help you sleep more comfortably. It even has straps that secure around your knees to keep it in place all night.

Okay, these toilet tank banks might not be glamorous, but they really pack a punch when it comes to saving gallons of water. Simply fill them up and put one inside the toilet tank. They work to fill the space so you use less water per flush, which can help save a lot on water consumption over time.

These cedar wood attachments secure to the hooks on your hangers and work to help prevent textile moths from accumulating and biting through all of your sweaters and other beloved knits. They release a nice cedar scent that maintains freshness in your closet. Toss them in your dresser drawers, too.

If there are any dark areas around your home that don’t have easy access to an outlet, these strip lights are a great option. They’re battery powered and motion activated when they detect movement within 10 feet, making them great for stairwells, closets, under kitchen cabinets, beneath your vanity in the bathroom — you name it.

These bamboo storage dividers adjust from 17 inches to 22.25 inches to fit perfectly inside your drawers. Use them to organize cutlery and utensils in the kitchen, office supplies at your desk, or skin-care essentials in the bathroom. They’re water resistant and safe to use in high-moisture areas. And the ends even have rubber feet to protect your drawers from damage.

If you have claw clips randomly scattered all around your home, this organizer is going to make it so much easier to find the one you’re looking for. Made of sturdy wood and metal, the holder has 16 hooks for 16 claw clips, giving you a great way to organize them without taking up a ton of space.

These thumbtacks are an absolutely genius way to hang photographs and are easy to use without damaging your walls. They work on drywall or wood and have a downward-angled tack needle that firmly embeds into the wall at the optimal angle to keep things secure.

Prevent water from pooling around your kitchen or bathroom faucet with this absorbent mat. It’s made of diatomite stone so it absorbs water and dries in about a minute, keeping your countertops clean and tidy. It has a textured design, too, so it slightly elevates any soap or brushes you store there to keep them dry.

Talk about inventions for problems you didn’t think had solutions — these laundry detergent drip catchers slip underneath any economy-size fabric detergent bottle. Not only do they give you a place to store the measuring cup, they also prevent drips and spills from getting on your floor or appliances.

If you hate reaching your hand into a dark mailbox without being able to see if there are any letters (or creepy crawlers) hiding inside, then this light is for you. Battery powered, it easily installs directly inside the mailbox and automatically turns on when you open the latch and move your hand toward it.

These hanging fairy lights can completely decorate a wall, turning your space into a cozy oasis. It measures 40 feet long and has eight modes — from blinking to twinkling to a steady glow. Plus it comes with clear clips, so you can hang photos, postcards, and other art pieces.

This night-light installs directly into your wall outlet so it saves space and gives you light without taking up any valuable plugs. It features an LED light bar that shines from the bottom of the outlet plug and has an automatic dusk-to-dawn sensor to turn on when you want the light and off when you don’t.

This wire rack magnetically mounts to the side of your washing machine or dryer, giving you the perfect spot to store dryer balls, detergent, fabric softener — you name it. You can also add a small garbage bag and create a bin to easily toss out any lint collected from the lint trap.

These toothpaste caps twist directly onto the tops of your tubes and have a self-closing design that prevents drips, spills, and messes from getting all over your countertop every time you brush your teeth. They’re made of food-grade silicone that’s BPA free and come in a set of six to fit on all the toothpastes in your house.

This dish-drying rack sits on your countertop and has a spout on the bottom that collects excess water and drains it directly into the sink. This not only gives your dishes plenty of space to dry but also makes sure your countertop stays mildew and mess free. It even has a removable utensil area to store and dry cutlery.

This organizer slides underneath a shelf in your closet, cabinet, pantry, or bathroom to add easy bonus storage. For installation, it uses strong 3M tape and a small ledge, allowing you to take advantage of vertical storage space and declutter your home in an instant.

These screws install directly into your wall switch plate (replacing the screws that are already there) and feature a magnetic surface. Once in place, the screws create a great go-to spot for storing your keys and other small metal things. They’re super easy to install and create a catchall spot that’s hard to miss.

This egg drawer is a brilliant way to save space and get your refrigerator into tip-top shape. It mounts underneath a shelf in your refrigerator and has space for up to 18 eggs, holding them securely and preventing them from getting damaged as you shuffle around your fridge.

These super cushiony mats are great on the floor in front of your sink or stove in the kitchen because of how well they support your back, knees, and feet when you’re standing for long periods. The anti-fatigue design is nonslip, waterproof, and easy to clean — essential for any rug in a high-traffic area.

This pet bed has three layers of self-warming material that attracts and traps a pet’s natural body heat and radiates it back to them. This keeps them perfectly cozy and warm regardless of the season. Plus, it doesn’t have any crinkly material inside so the bed is whisper quiet.

These magnetic cable ties organize and secure your wires and chargers, giving you such a tidy way to prevent clutter and tangles. They come in a bunch of different colors which make it easy to identify which cables are which. And since they seal shut with built-in magnets, they don’t permanently attach to your cables or devices.

With the exfoliating texture of a loofah and the look of a bath mat, this shower mat has a hollow PVC design that allows water to naturally flow so you can keep yourself sturdy without worrying about water pooling at your feet. It’s also beloved by shoppers, over 21,000 of whom have weighed in to give it a 4.5-star overall rating.

If you want the scent or vibe of a candle but don’t want a live flame, this candle warmer gives you the best of both worlds. It has four adjustable levels that add or decrease the light to control the potency of the candle’s scent. And the glass shade gives the whole thing a very polished, upscale look.