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We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide. Don’t break a sweat over the little things, when furniture markers and grass-feed exist. I'm a resident writer on the Buzzfeed Shopping team, where my love for shopping (and doomscrolling on TikTok) helps me curate lists of the most trending lifestyle, home, beauty, and fashion products. Promising review: "I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great. Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen 'junk' drawer, and the house toolbox." —BBP623 Get a three-pack from Amazon for $18.78. Promising review: "I absolutely love this!! It fits perfectly in my space, my kids actually put their shoes in it now instead of just throwing them by the door. It's nice to look at, it's sturdy, the drawers open and shut easily, and we can fit so many pairs of shoes in there!!" —Kristin Guthrie Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in 11 styles and four sizes). Check out a TikTok of the foaming pink drain cleaner in action. Promising review: "Wow! I don't think I've ever been more excited to use a cleaning product before. Who knew you could get so much satisfaction from a drain cleaner? I could probably make an ASMR video and post it, as it is that satisfying! Even though I had to angle this over my sink drain to avoid the low faucet, it worked perfectly. The foam went down the drain and up through the overflow, bringing lots of black, yucky gunk with it. I have used lots of drain cleaners before, but not one that actually came up through the overflow. I'd never even considered what stuff was in there. It did a great job of cleaning everything out, and it left the sink smelling fresh and clean as well." —Amazon Customer Covogoods is a Utah-based, woman-founded small business that specializes in storage solutions crafted from up-cycled books. Promising review: "We absolutely love our CovoBox. It fits perfectly into our cabinet, and the cable modem/router, AppleTV, and external hard drive, and their various cables are now cleverly disguised as Harry Potter books 1–7. Great customer service, quick delivery, and a fabulous product. Two thumbs way, way up!" —John Grace Get it from Covogoods on Etsy for $33+ (originally $24+; available in various customizations and sizes) OR from Amazon Handmade for $29+ (you'll choose customizations before adding to your cart). This is best to do *now*, while the temperatures are between 60 and 80 degrees! Promising review: "Our grass had been washed away by Hurricane Helene in September. I was doubtful we could ever replace the lovely yard we had. We were desperate to get rid of the trail of mud that kept following us into the house. We were delighted with the results we saw after using Rapid Grass. Once again we have a lush, green lawn. This is a high quality product that we have been thrilled with. We will definitely repurchase and continue to use this product for any future lawn care needs." —Emmie A. Promising review: "This is a very handy item. It fits perfectly in my laundry area. Easy to assemble and to use. A must if you like to be organized and you don't have a lot of cabinets to do so. I am very happy with this purchase!" —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $26.89+ (available in five colors). Promising review: "Wow. Don’t waste your time with any other formulation that you found online. I’ve literally tried EVERYTHING! The soap/vinegar/baking soda, the expensive store-bought 'hard water cleaners.' I’ve scrubbed for HOURS! But this…. This product is like magic. It’s kind of like a paste that you can rub on with a microfiber towel, and the hard water stains literally just RUB OFF. Like butter! Seriously, the easiest option I have tried yet. I stopped within the first five minutes of cleaning to do this review because I’m in shock lol. Coming from someone who never writes reviews! Take that as a sign to buy this immediately. What a game changer, I’m mad I’m just now finding this stuff lol!" —_kayla_carter Promising reviews: "This is the laundry basket we have on top of our dryer for whites. It is attractive, holds up nicely and if we have people over, they do not need to see our laundry displayed. Love it!" —Karen R. "Wow very thick and sturdy! I’m quite surprised. Love it for my nursery laundry basket for all the toys. The color is just as photo shows, complementary for all decor types. Good value for the money!" —Ichi Ban Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in five sizes and five colors). One pint covers 100 square feet of brick surface. Note: The paint must be diluted at at least a 1:2 ratio with water to achieve full coverage! Promising review: "This is amazing!!!!! It looks like a different fireplace. I have been looking at a horrible grout repair that the previous owners did for 20 years. I did this in about two hours!!!!!! This product is fast, it's easy to use, easy to clean up, and inexpensive." —Denise Get a pint from Amazon for $29.95 (available in three sizes). Grampa's Weeder is a family-owned business from Oregon that sells tools to make weeding easier! Promising review: "This was delivered today and I spent the evening pulling these evil shards of death out of my lawn. It was so easy! Even my son enjoyed using it. Worth every penny. It’s very well made and pulled weeds of all sizes. This saved my back and so much time. I really didn’t want to resort to spraying chemicals all over my lawn, now I don’t have to. My family and dogs can enjoy the backyard again. If you have weeds, you want this tool." —April K Promising review: "These have been such a huge space saver in our game closet. We put our games in these and got rid of the tattered and broken cardboard boxes. They close tight so when we grab a game everything doesn’t fall out. Our kids can quickly see the pieces and read the label to grab a game to play out of the closet. We love these!" —Tawny Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two pack sizes). Promising review: "My cords look so much neater now. I also used a cord protector to bind up my cords. My surge protector fit nicely in the box. Very happy with my purchase." —Amazon Customer Get a two-pack from Amazon for $29.99 (available in four colors). No tools required! It comes with a two-way clamping design that works on both horizontal and vertical surfaces. It's compatible with desks that are up to 3.1 inches thick. BedShelfie is a POC-owned small business that focuses on space-saving solutions for the home. Promising review: "First impression of the CarryUp, the build of it is solid and felt heavy. The weight of it made me confident it will hold up well and last me a long time. Overall setup was a breeze. No tools needed at all. One sentence that sums up this product for me ... Simple and effective!!!!! If you have messy cords underneath your desk then don't think, just buy this product." —Eddie Sadiwa Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in dark grey or cream). Promising review: "No more messy closet or lost sheets and pillowcases! This was a great option for us. We have a king bed with split sheets. This keeps the sets organized and allows us to store our large sets of linen easily. The entire closet is organized now! Sturdy for what it is. Should last a long time." —Tera Get a six-pack from Amazon for $29.98+ (available in eight colors and also in a nine-pack). Promising reviews: "I absolutely, LOVE this litter box cabinet. I used to keep it in my closet until noticing my clothes would have a chalky film on them. This is perfect!! Not only does it hide the box itself, but it helps contain any smells that are beginning to emanate from the box. I clean it out every other day and have never noticed any odors. I also took out the divider, because my box was a few inches too long. All changing supplies are kept inside, so it works out great! I HIGHLY recommend, this litter box cabinet!!" —Angie "This is the perfect way to conceal a litter box as well as the odors and dust that come with them. I have noticed a significant difference in the air quality in my home, it is as if I don't even have a litter box." —Annie Get it from Wayfair for $70.99+ (originally $79.99+; available in eight colors). Promising review: "This was a perfect way for us to camouflage our electrical panel while still allowing easy access, it's so cute and really well made and exactly as described." —Janet Planet Promising review: "I have a golden retriever, and the shedding is out of control. My fabric sofa is constantly covered in hair, and I finally decided to try this after reading an article about popular TikTok products. The reviews do not lie, this thing works magic!! I wish I had taken a before and after picture because the difference is noticeable. I watched the video tutorial before I tried it to ensure I was using it properly, and everything he says is true, you do really have to put your arm to work with vigorous back and forth movement! However, I find it's a great arm workout and it works wonders." —Joanne Ertel Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in four colors). Former BuzzFeed Shopping editor Abby Kass says: "I used a similar kit on my TV stand after moving it into my current apartment, and it worked great! It was super easy to use — you just color in the scratch. And you can't tell the difference. It's amazing! And next time I move, I'm def hiring movers." Promising reviews: "I can’t believe how well these work! Much better than I was expecting. I just had my home interior painted, and the painters damaged a fiberboard medicine cabinet when they removed the masking tape. It ripped off the fake-wood veneer. These markers completely filled in the ugly spots, and the colors blended well. I love that it appears to have some clear coat in it, too, as it dries with a slight shine that makes it look more like wood stain rather than marker. I also used them to stain wood filler in two spots in my maple kitchen cabinets where a previous homeowner had hung a paper towel holder, and I really struggle to see the hole! It looks fantastic. I highly recommend this set. It’s a good value and works very well." —Shane "These are great. I have several finishes on different pieces of furniture, and after several years, they were showing lots of scratches. Not anymore. Super easy to use and covered everything. Wasn't sure after paying such a minimal price that they'd work, but they really do." —Kindle Customer Get a set of 13 markers from Amazon for $8.99. While restoring a finish isn't quite the same as completely refinishing a piece, it takes much less time and can still make furniture (and floors, front doors, and kitchen cabinets) look magically new again. Promising review: "Very easy to get results. I applied to eight dining room chairs which had scrapes, scuffs, and white paint marks. An amazing transformation so quickly. I finished eight chairs in 90 minutes without rushing. I bought two pints but only one was necessary. I used a cotton cloth for most of the application but also used 0000 steel wool for the scrapes and paint removal." —Grumpy Neanderthal Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in nine wood finish colors; also available in larger sizes). Many reviewers follow up with the same brand's wood polish and conditioner (they're meant to be used together!), which you can get for $9.98 from Amazon. Promising review: "This was exactly what we needed for the backyard. It definitely provides enough privacy, and it gives the backyard a very nice ambiance! The leaves completely blend in with the other trees and plants we have in the backyard, and it looks like we made a huge upgrade in our gardening game. I'm now just hoping it can withstand the Arizona summer and not fade with the sun (product description does state fade resistant). Don't be hesitant with purchasing; it's totally worth it!!" —Amazon Customer Get a roll from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three sizes). You'll need some green zip ties to secure them, too. These work for basically anything you need to stash away — besides clothes, craft supplies, extra sheets and towels, and old journals and school papers could all work! Promising review: "These storage bags are fantastic. I live in a small apartment where storage space is at a premium. I use these to store my Costco toilet paper and paper towels so I don't need to make as many trips to the store. It keeps them in pristine condition and out of sight. The handles make them easy to pull in and out, and they fold up nicely when not in use. I'm thinking about getting two more since four will fit under my queen bed." —Kimberly Dorn Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three colors and in packs of four). Promising reviews: "I’ve tried everything on my water slide; this was the only thing that worked on the mildew!" —Jade "I was given an outdoor patio set, but the beige cushions had black spots of mold on them. I tried washing them and then tried vinegar, but the spots remained. I looked on Amazon for a product that would remove mold or mildew spots and came across Star Brite Mold and Mildew remover. My primary concern was obviously removing the spots, but would it change the fabric color, too? To my amazement, Star Brite removed 99% of the mold and mildew spots and did nothing to the fabric color. This product really works." —EWG Get it from Amazon for $10.48+ (available in three sizes). It comes with pre-applied self-adhesive backing for an easy peel-and-stick installation. Promising review: "These look great and are super easy to apply. This is the perfect solution for hiding a cord! It looks like it is just a part of the baseboard. Mine is covering a cable wire only, but I think they are big enough to hide more than one cord if needed. I didn’t cut mine, and I bought two. You can tell where the two meet if you look closely. However, I do not think anyone would notice. I can’t believe I let our cable cord sit across the floor for this long. I wish I would have found these sooner!" —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three sizes, five colors, and in multipacks). Promising review: "This is a great product. [It] serves the purpose of covering ugly cords and looks beautiful. Also easy to install. Got lucky and the color I chose from the chart offered matched exactly to our wall color!" —Deborah Smith Get it from Amazon for $29.43+ (available in 22 colors and in multipacks). This Sun Joe pressure washer comes with dual detergent tanks and five quick-connect nozzles to get you started on your backyard upgrade. BTW, the reviewer pictured above on the right is using a Sun Joe pressure washer attachment, which isn't included but is helpful for covering large areas. (And here's another option that's cheaper and well-reviewed!) Promising review: "I love this power washer!!!! I didn’t have any problems assembling this, although it did take some time. Once I got the hang of the procedure for using this and changing tips, it’s a pleasure to use. After I power-washed my patio, I also did my deck top and bottom, my 40-foot-long retaining wall, other pavers used as trim around areas, and all my patio furniture. It is tedious work, but the results are amazing. My whole backyard looks like new again!!!" —M. Get it from Amazon for $169 (available in two models). Natalie Brown, a BuzzFeed Shopping editor, owns this and loves it: "I bought this initially to go behind my bar cart, and it made such a huge difference! It disguised all the cords that were under the cart, I could plug more in, and the cart could sit close to the wall without bending the cords unnaturally. Now that I have a baby (and no bar cart), it allows the diaper-changing table to sit flush with the wall while still giving me a spot to plug in the sound machine/nightlight. It's literally as simple as it looks: you plug it in, use the included cord organizers to make that look nice and neat, then plug in your electronics. And it only takes an instant!" Promising review: "This was very easy to install to hide all the messy wires. This is life changing to create a nice, sleek space." —Martha Ashley Get it from Amazon for $23.95+ (available in two style and four sizes). Promising review: "This decorative storage box looks like a carved art piece. I use it in my living room to hide remotes, reading glasses, dental floss, etc." —Free Spirit Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in three sizes and five colors). Just peel off the backing and adhere the strip to a dry surface! Promising reviews: "Boy does this tape pretty up an otherwise and boring toilet. Way better than a bead of caulk. Clean....clean...clean before installation. Also helps to warm the product. Can be stretched during installation to better fit around tight bends. Been in place for a few weeks; still holding fine." —Selaretus "Went on easily around the toilet, [it] looks so much better. Covered discoloration around the base, highly recommend." —Jerry Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five sizes/styles). Promising review: "Changed the oil on my girlfriend's car and some oil spilled on my NEW driveway...which I didn't notice 'til four days later. Four spots, all about the size of a dollar bill, baking in the Arizona sun for four days. Found this searching on Amazon, and I thought, whatever. That's one less vodka soda tonight for dinner. Put the stuff on (sits on the stain like pancake batter — don't be afraid to pour liberally) and let it sit from 6 p.m. 'til about 9 a.m. the next day. It dried, and the instructions said to just sweep the stuff up (right, like I am not going to need a scraper and wire scrub pad for an hour. HA). Well, it broke apart with the broom, and the stains were gone. I just swept up the powder pieces — it took about a minute. I WAS SHOCKED! Something that actually works on oil and is easy. Absolutely NO sign of anything that was there. My driveway is smooth concrete, so I can't vouch for what would happen with a rougher surface, but whoever makes this stuff is a genius. If they tried to take on World Peace, Earth would be a better place." —AmazonBob Get it from Amazon for $17.97+ (available in two sizes). Promising review: "I first used this product about two years ago on the awning on my RV. That awning was so bad, that I thought I was going to have to replace it. After using this Scott's product as directed, the mold and mildew completely disappeared. This product definitely works and it works GREAT! What more can I say — it saved me nearly $500." —R. Latreille Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three sizes and as a two-pack). The self-adhesive strip is simple to install — just remove the backing and stick it to flat, dry floor. If necessary, use scissors to cut to size before installing! Promising review: "I have a weirdly tall transition to my bathrooms and struggled with getting a normal threshold to stay in the entrance to my other bathroom after laying vinyl tile, so I hesitated on doing the hall bath until I found this product. Problem solved! Looks great and doesn’t budge! And affordable! I will definitely be ordering more for the long gap between my laminate and marble flooring in another area that I have hated for years."—m. white Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes and six colors). Check out a TikTok of the plug-in fly trap in action. Promising review: "I can’t say enough wonderful things about these handy little bug catchers! They are simple to use, cheap to refill, and catch a ton of small bugs and flies. I have eight of them now, all around my house! It’s a little gross how many tiny flying insects are around…but it makes me feel a lot better now that I have these!" —Chris H. Get it from Amazon for $14.97 (also available as a two-pack). Promising review: "Best-looking metal spray paint I have seen. It took me 90 minutes to prepare, mask, and paint my bathroom faucet. I used about half a can of this paint." —OC-Adam Get it from Amazon for $9.48+ (available in several metallic finish colors). It comes with two panels that measure 48x48 inches as well as ground stakes. Promising review: "Super easy to install and took less than 30 minutes to put together, level out, and hammer in the stakes. My HOA doesn’t allow the trash bins to be visible from the street so this fixed that issue plus it matches my house trim." —Joseph and Anne Sawyer Get it from Amazon for $160.02 (also available in additional styles/sizes). This roll of self-adhesive trim measures 4 inches by 20 feet. Cut it to the desired length, then peel off the adhesive backing and stick to a smooth surface! Promising review: "This was very easy to apply and make sure you have it where you want it before sticking because it REALLY sticks to the wall. I laid out the roll and let it relax for a day before cutting and applying. Love the easy-to-clean material. Made trimming out my bathroom/ laundry room quick and easy." —Cassie Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in nine sizes and three colors). BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. Mariel Guzman is a resident writer on the BuzzFeed Shopping team whose love for shopping (and doomscrolling on TikTok) helps her curate lists of the most trending lifestyle, home, beauty, and fashion products. Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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