That table covered in clutter, the drawer full of junk, and the ugly counters and floors make your home feel incomplete and dirty. Fortunately, all of these problems are easier to solve than you think. You don’t have to wait until you win the lottery and have money for a remodel. You can fix most of those problems for very little money — if you know how. To get started, check out these weird things you don’t know about that make the eyesores in your home so much better.
A pumice stone that gets rid of that toilet stain
A stained toilet is a bad look, but getting rid of some stains seems nearly impossible. Enter this pumice stone toilet bowl cleaner. It will remove that mineral deposit, hard-water stain, and more in seconds. “The rust ring build-up in the toilet bowl was an eyesore,” said one reviewer. “Nothing worked until this.”
A front cover for your baseboard heater
Baseboard heaters can work great, but they are super noticeable if they start to rust or get dirty. This front cover is 4 feet long and snaps over your baseboard heater. Best of all, you can trim it to size. One reviewer says, “Super easy way to replace old baseboard covers. I bought a small section for a bathroom and it was so easy to install and looks great! Planning to buy more to replace the rest of the old baseboard covers in my house.” Note: The manufacturer says this does not work with electric baseboard heat.
This caulk strip that covers messy edges
Whether it’s for a messy paint job or a gap in your door frame, this caulk strip can hide the eyesore and create a more polished look around your house. It comes in five colors so you can match it to your project, and its flexible and trim-able so you can customize it to your space.
This trick for moving an ugly outlet
When the only outlet is in the wrong place, you can easily move it with this outlet concealer. Plug the plate into the wall and run the cord where you want power. Done! “Previously, the socket where we had our wifi router and modem plugged in was kind of an eyesore,” said one reviewer. “This allows us to [...] hide the ugly plugs behind the bookshelf.”
This transition strip for evening & smoothing out messy floors
A messy or uneven floor is the kind of eyesore that you’ll think about it every time you enter the room. This transition tape comes in four different colors and three different sizes, and adheres easily to doorway transitions. One pro tip for application? Reviewers say that using a hair dryer to heat the adhesive makes it lay and stay flat.
These gap covers for the counters
The place where the stove meets the counter is an ongoing kitchen hazard. Spills slide down there. It looks ugly. And who knows how many items it has eaten over the years. Cover it in seconds with this silicone stove gap cover. Just cut it to fit and press it in. No more hazard. No more eyesore. Choose from four sizes and five color options.
A way to easily repair broken window screens
The sad part about a hole in a window screen is that it doesn’t just look bad, it can also let bugs and critters inside. This window screen repair kit is easy to trim and adhere over any hole in a window screen. It comes in black and gray and in three different sizes to match your needs.
This rug corner gripper that will keep your rug from curling
It’s too easy to end up with curled rugs in your high-traffic rooms. A few stumbles and suddenly your rug is turned up to the ceiling. This gripper fits to the corner of your area rug and holds it down to prevent more curling (and tripping). One fan says, “These are easy to apply to the underside of the rug, and are the best thing for preventing corner-curl that I have ever found. Removable from nice area rugs with a woven backing, but not cheaper rugs with a rubber backing. I’ve used them for 3 rugs over 4 years and they are holding up great.”
The vent covers that fix your AC
Powerful Magnetic Vent Covers (3-Pack) That Will Never Fall Off (Upgraded Design) - for Sealing Floor/Wall/Ceiling Registers of Width 5.25” to 6”, Length 11.25” to 12” | Vent Not Included | White
Amazon -Sometimes an air vent is in the wrong place. It blows freezing air at you while you are working or bakes you while you are trying to sleep. These magnetic vent covers let you block that one vent to balance the way the heat and air conditioning arrive in your home. This three-pack comes in every imaginable size and two colors.
A slick hack for fixing chipped paint
If you prepare for it, keeping your painted walls and trim is super easy. Fill these brush pens with the colors you used and keep them in a handy place. When the paint chips or gets marked up, pull out a pen and color right over that blemish. This is a pack of five so you can keep plenty of color on hand.
This weeder tool to clean up your garden
Garden Guru Dandelion Weeder Tool with Ergonomic Handle - Stainless Steel Weed Puller for Planting, Weeding, Flower and Vegetable Care in Lawn Garden Yard | Rust Resistant
Amazon -Weeds are an inevitable part of having any outdoor space, but this dandelion weeder tool makes it easy to remove them from your garden or yard. An unkempt yard can be the first “eyesore” that someone sees when they arrive at a house, but it doesn’t have to be. Use this tool to pull weeds from your garden quickly — the ergonomic handle is easy to wield.
A pretty place to stash the keys
Keep your keys organized and easy to find while adding a beautiful vignette to your space by hanging this decorative key box on the wall. It will keep everyone’s keys, spare keys, and keys to bikes and tools handy without creating clutter. It comes in two colors.
This kit that repairs damaged wood furniture
That mark on your favorite piece of wood furniture does not have to be a reason to throw it out. This furniture repair kit makes it so easy to color right over it. The crayons fill deep scratches. The markers write right over discoloration. Accidents happen, so keep these in-house.
This grass paint for an instantly green lawn
PetraTools Grass Paint Max Strength, Green Grass Lawn Spray & Dog Spot Repair, Lawn Paint, Spray on Grass, Green Lawn Spray, Grass Paint for Lawn, Lawn Spray Paint, Green Dye for Lawn (32 Oz)
Amazon -That patch of dead or dormant grass doesn’t have to ruin your lawn or get you into trouble with your overzealous HOA. Paint it green! This grass paint is easy to use and super effective. Load it into a sprayer and end that blemished lawn for months. “It did a great job,” said one reviewer. “Better than looking at the eyesore.”
This box to hide cords and power supplies
Large Cable Management Box - Cable Organizer Box and Power Strip Box for Electrical Cord Management - Desk Cord Hider and Floor Cable Management - Wire Storage and Organization for Cords
Amazon -A messy snarl of plugs, cords, and power bricks is not only ugly but it can also be a hazard. Pack it all into the large cable management box and put it out of sight. The dog won’t chew it. The baby won’t touch it. And no one will notice it. You get a nice box to set a plant or decorative item on. And it’s easy to open up and access the cords when you need to. It comes in four finishes.
A beautiful cover for the doorbell chime
Turn that ugly door chime into a pretty bit of décor by covering it with this doorbell chime cover. “It looks so much nicer than the standard chime housing,” said one reviewer. “Such an easy simple change to make your house look a little nicer.” It comes in two sizes.
A sturdy holder to get tools off the ground
Berry Ave Broom Holder and Garden Tool Organizer Rake or Mop Handles Up to 1.25-Inches (White, 1pk)
Amazon -Grab this wall-mounted holder to corral brooms, rakes, mops, and other tools. There are 11 total storage spots, including five spring-loaded slots that’ll securely hold the tool handles and six storage hooks for smaller items. It has a 35-pound capacity.
These floor tiles that are fast & easy to install
You don’t have to live with that ugly floor until you can afford an expensive remodel. These peel-and-stick floor tiles look terrific and require no special tools or skills to install right over your existing floor. “Upgraded the nasty old floor in the bathroom,” said one reviewer. “We lease so didn't want to spend much. It looks great.”
A cover for the radiators
When you have radiators and don’t like the way they look, these Ready Covers are the fast, easy, decorative solution. They snap together, cover the radiator, and allow heat through so the radiators function. “My goal was just to protect children from physically touching the radiator,” said one reviewer. “And I must say it looks pretty good.”
These stickers that stop light pollution
When the light emitted from the various electronics in your home creates so much light pollution that you can’t sleep, it’s time to start covering those indicator lights with these light-blocking stickers. They dim the light just enough to let your rooms get dark. They come in a variety of precut sizes and a full-page sheet is easy to cut to fit.
A pair of organizers with easy-to-access sliding drawers
Tidy up your kitchen or bathroom countertops by storing items in this pair of under-sink organizers. Each one has two sliding drawers for easy access, and the eight movable dividers allow you to create a custom storage setup. They’re made from acrylic with a heavy-duty aluminum alloy frame.
This basket system for fruits & veggies
If your fruit bowls proliferate all over the house, try this stackable fruit basket instead. It holds everything from onions and potatoes to fruit and bread in a tidy footprint that is easy to access. You can mount them to the wall or stack them on a counter.
A clever storage place for the remotes
Instead of letting the remote controls create clutter on the coffee table or get lost in the couch, attach this adhesive remote control holder to a wall or the side of a table and drop them here. You will always be able to find the remote and your house will be tidier. It comes in three colors.
This contact paper that looks like wood
Transform your ugly desk, table, dresser, or cabinet fronts into a warm, rich wood look with this wood grain contact paper. It peels and sticks easily over most flat surfaces and is textured and realistic-looking. “We needed a quick and easy fix for our countertops and this was the perfect solution,” said one reviewer.
These drawer organizers for socks, underwear, or ties
If your dresser drawers contain mounds of socks, underwear, or ties, use these fabric organizers to tidy the area. There are 64 individual cells spread across the three organizers (the medium-sized ones have 24 storage sections, while the large one has 16), and the durable fabric material won’t easily tear.
A clever way to create a room with curtains
Create a dressing room, home office, or private space with lush curtains and this bendable ceiling curtain track. It allows you to create exactly the size and shape you want. And you can easily open and close those curtains. “So easy to install! Runs so smoothly on the track. Perfect for blocking off an eyesore area,” said one reviewer.
This drying rack that mounts to the wall
Instead of draping your clothes over the back of chairs all over the house to dry them, hang this drying rack somewhere inconspicuous. It collapses flat. When you want to use it, pop it open and it can hang a few things or an entire wardrobe to air dry.
A toilet bowl brush & holder that’s barely noticeable
Don’t place your toilet bowl brush on the ground. Instead, store it in this wall-mounted holder to keep it out of the way (the set includes the brush itself, too). It sticks in place using adhesive to not cause any damage.
These cord ties that solve messy storage drawers
Self-Gripping Cable Ties by Wrap-It Storage, Multi-Color, 40 Pack (5 Inch and 8 Inch Straps) – Reusable Hook and Loop Cord Keeper, Cable Wrappers for Cord Management and Home Office Desk Organization
Amazon -Turn that messy junk drawer into an orderly storage place by transforming the mass of cords into neat packages of easy-to-identify and use chargers and power supplies with this set of 40 cable ties. The ties attach to the cord and wrap them up easily. There are two color options, rainbow or black.
These stair stickers that can distract from a messy paint job or old wood
This set of 12 stair decals can outfit up to six stairs (two per stair riser), and adds visual intrigue or simply distracts from a poor paint job or uneven wood. They come in two different patterns you can choose from. One fan says, “I always admired risers that had a visual interest. Amazon has many to choose from. These are decals that come in halves so you mark your riser at the mid point. It’s pretty simple once you get the hang of it. I love how it turned out.”
These corner shower caddies for extra storage
Gain extra storage space in your shower with these corner caddies. They stick in place with adhesive, and each one is roomy enough to hold shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and other showering must-haves. There are even hanging hooks for your razor or loofah.
A storage organizer that hides completely out of sight
Under bed storage is such a game-changer, especially if you have a lot of things you need to store. Clutter is the ultimate eyesore, but you can easily store clothes, extra blankets, or other items that you don’t need in this storage bag organizer. It has a clear top so you can see what’s inside when you pull it out, and it slips under your bed or under a bed skirt if you really want it to disappear from sight.
A set of airtight food containers for stylish storage
Eliminate the random food boxes and bags that litter your pantry, and transfer your food into these storage containers (seven various-sized ones are included). The lids create an airtight seal to keep everything fresh, and you can utilize the included labels to remember what’s what.
These shelf dividers for closets & more
A stuffed closet is the kind of eyesore that you have to look at every single day. These acrylic shelf dividers are perfect for creating designated spaces in your closets for sweaters, bags, or shoes. Or bring it out to your bookshelf to separate piles of books from your plants or other knickknacks.
A nice-looking stone bath mat that dries quickly
Regular bath mats take a long time to dry and often end up smelly as a result — but this diatomite stone one absorbs water instantly and dries in mere minutes. The textured surface is naturally nonslip. And the mat can be wiped clean with a damp cloth to keep it in top shape.
A special pen to refresh your grout lines
To make your grout look practically brand new again without any scrubbing, swipe this grout pen directly on it. The colorant is water-based, and it’s designed to last a long time. Use it in your bathroom, kitchen, or anywhere else that has grouted tiles.
An adjustable storage rack to tidy pots & pans
Tidy up your pots and pans with this storage rack. It expands in length from 12 to 23 inches based on how much room you have, and there are 10 adjustable dividers to accommodate all of your cookware — even the bulkiest ones will fit. It’s stable, nonscratch, and space-saving.
These roomy storage bags with tons of organization potential
You can fit practically anything in these storage bags — they’re roomy enough for three blankets, up to 25 pieces of seasonal clothing, a thick quilt, and more. The set includes six fabric bags, each of which has a clear window in the front for viewing purposes. Choose from various colors in the listing.
These clips for hanging plants or art over your old brick walls
Holiday Joy Brick Clips for Hanging Outdoors - Pack of 4 Hooks to Hang Wall Decor, Christmas Decorations, Garland, Pictures & Wreaths up to 25 Pounds - Hanger Fits 2-1/8 to 2-1/3 Inch Bricks
Amazon -If your brick walls have seen better days but you don’t have it in you to paint them or put in fresh mortar, these brick clips are perfect. They easily attach to the mortar section of your wall, and make it simple to hang plants, pictures, or string lights. It’s the perfect way to add intrigue to an otherwise uniform space — without losing your deposit or making any big design decisions.
An organizer to avoid shoe piles in your entryway
This shoe organizer isn’t bulky or oversized, however, it can still hold up to 16 pairs of shoes (there are individual compartments for each pair). It has a zippered clear lid to keep out dirt and debris. And the bottom of the organizer is sturdy, ensuring it doesn’t collapse.
A laundry basket that collapses for storage
This plastic laundry basket has plenty of room for all of your dirty items, and when not in use, it collapses down to nearly flat for space-saving storage. The side handles have grips on them for comfortable carrying. And there are numerous colors to consider in the listing.
These wine bottle lights that will turn your bottle collection into a light show
MUMUXI Wine Bottle Lights with Cork Switch [10 Pack] | Easy-to-Use 3.3ft 20 LED Bottle Lights | Universal Size Cork Lights for Wine Bottles Liquor Bottles Christmas Lights Indoor Outdoor, Multicolor
Amazon -If you have a habit of storing empties of the beautiful bottles you find on a high shelf or a window sill, invest in these lights which have a battery attached to the cork. Place these lights inside the bottle, turn on the battery with a switch on the cork, and then cork them. Instantly, your empty bottles will resemble a light show.
These clear storage bins for all-over organization
Wherever you have a mess in your home, these storage bins can likely be used to tidy it up... they’re quite versatile. The four bins are made from clear plastic, and they can be stacked on top of each other to maximize space. Use the built-in handles to grab the bins when needed.
These purse holders that’ll be hidden on the back of a door
Over The Door Purse Organizer & Storage (2Pack) Handbag Organizer with 6 Easy Access Deep Pockets - Durable Metal Hooks, Handbag Organizer with Clear Pockets -Ideal for Scarf, Umbrella/Accessories Etc
Amazon -Don’t pile your purses in a mound. This can ruin their shape and structure. Instead, use these over-the-door organizers to hold them. Each one (two are included) has six roomy pockets for various bags; since they’re clear, you’ll be able to view your collection with ease.
A single place for all of those plastic bags
This plastic bag saver finally provides a place for you to store all of those plastic bags that you plan on reusing. Stick them in the opening on the top, and they’ll be ready to pull one out whenever you need a plastic bag. The stainless steel design looks modern, despite what it's holding, and this tucks easily into a pantry or hall closet, as well. You can even mount it on the wall or in a cabinet.
An adjustable stand to corral storage bag boxes & more
Consolidate your clunky aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and storage bag boxes, and store them in this adjustable holder. The eight wire racks on it can be moved around to accommodate different-sized items — no tools are necessary to do so — and the built-in handle lets you grab the entire thing when you need it.
An all-in-1 tool to repair damaged drywall
This all-in-one applicator tool works faster than traditional spackling to repair nicks and nail holes in your walls. It works on spots up to 3 inches in diameter, and it contains everything you need to get the job done, including a built-in sanding pad, spackle, and a putty knife.
This slim rolling cart for extra storage almost anywhere
With its super slim design, this rolling cart will bring extra storage to almost anywhere in your home. It has four tiers to hold various items — think: cleaning items in the linen closet, cans in the pantry, office supplies in your work area, and more — and the wheels lock when needed.
A 5-piece brush set to get your window tracks cleaner
Clean the hard-to-reach grooves in your window and door tracks with this brush set — it makes the task much easier. “This works amazing! Used it in my window sills, sliding doors and they all look brand new- Game changer for cleaning those areas,” wrote one fan.
A couch cushion support to fix ugly & uncomfy sagging
Sagging couch? Instead of replacing it, use this cushion support to fix it. It’s made from 15 solid wood boards that are wide and thick for optimal support. It installs in seconds — slide it directly under your existing sofa cushions and enjoy.
A clean-looking bed skirt
HC Collection Burgundy Full Bed Skirt - Dust Ruffle w/ 14 Inch Drop - Tailored, Wrinkle & Fade Resistant
Amazon -This bed skirt will be the perfect finishing touch in your bedroom; it looks crisp and clean. The skirt is made from double-brushed microfiber that won’t easily wrinkle or fade. Pick from a range of colors and sizes in the listing.
A concentrated mold remover that actually works
Remove mold around windows, sinks, shower heads, and more with this gel cleaner. It’s simple to use — apply it evenly to the area, let it sit for three to five hours, and wipe it away. And the concentrated formulation is low odor and bleach-free.
This stainless steel cleaner that’ll remove streaks & residue
Don’t use just any cleaner on your stainless steel surfaces — some can cause damage. This specific cleaner, however, is designed for this material, and it’ll remove streaks, smudges, and residue, leaving behind a polished finish. A microfiber cloth is also included for the job.
These stick-on under-desk drawers for extra storage
Use the adhesive on top to attach these stick-on drawers to the underside of your desk. This will add storage for pens, earbuds, notepads, and other smaller items that you use regularly — and it’ll help to tidy up your workspace. Two drawers are included in the set.
An extra-large storage basket for odds & ends
Natemia Rope Storage Basket- Nursery Bin and Toy Organizer (20”x20”x14”), Laundry Basket, Basket for Towels, Pillows and Blankets
Amazon -Grab this extra-large storage basket for those items that you just can’t seem to find a place for. It’s woven from a blend of soft cotton and durable polyester. And the side handles allow you to move it around rooms as needed. Choose from a few colors and a smaller size in the listing.
