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Simple, genius things that make your home look & feel newer

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If a major remodel isn’t in the cards (or your budget), there are still plenty of ways to breathe new life into your space. Amazon is the go-to one-stop shop for both thoughtful home upgrades and inexpensive fixes for annoying issues. I’ve rounded up 50 products that can make your home look and feel like new. From simple ways to touch up paint to cozy lighting options, use this list as inspiration to revive your home.

These refillable pens that make paint touch-ups so easy

Slobproof Fillable Brush Pens (5-Pack)

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Fill these brush pens with any latex paint and then use them to touch up any area that needs a little TLC. The brush pens feature a compact brush head so you can apply the paint exactly where you need it and a lightweight design that’s easy to take anywhere. Plus, once you fill the pens, they’re cleverly designed to keep the paint inside fresh for years.

This repair tape that sticks on to fix broken window screens

by.RHO Window Screen Repair Kit

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This easy-to-use mesh tape repairs screens to help them look new again. The mesh design is made of durable fiberglass and features a strong adhesive that’s simple to apply — without any tools. In addition to windows, the tape can also mend pool screens, tent mesh, and screen doors.

A speedy marker that can brighten up old grout

Rainbow Chalk Markers Ltd Grout Pen

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This convenient marker helps your tile grout look brand new. It features water-based paint that can brighten up old grout anywhere you have tile. The pen is compact, easy to maneuver in tight spots, and it can cover up to 150 feet of grout.

These genius puck lights to illuminate dim areas with custom-looking lighting

Brilliant Evolution LED Lights (6-Pack)

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This six-pack of LED puck lights is a breeze to pop on via the included adhesive or hardware and can be controlled with a simple hand tap or the remote control. Use the remote control to dim the lights, set timers, or turn them off and on. Each one is an impressive 55 lumens and lasts for up to 100 hours with the included batteries.

A stain remover that quickly eliminates mold & mildew from surfaces

RMR-86 Instant Mold and Mildew Stain Remover Spray

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This mold and mildew remover helps to eliminate stubborn stains on a variety of surfaces. The spray is safe to use almost anywhere, from concrete floors to vinyl siding to wood, and since it’s premixed, it’s simple to apply. And best of all, it doesn’t require any scrubbing.

These organizing bins that make cluttered drawers look chic

Spacesaver Drawer Organizer Set (20-Pieces)

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These organizing bins are the secret to making cluttered drawers look luxe and tidy because they’re complete with a variety of sizes, so you can find the perfect fit. The bins are made from lightweight and crack-resistant plastic and come in narrow, wide, small, and large shapes. And they can also be nested or stacked on top of one another for even more versatility.

These felt cleaners that remove grime from old window tracks

Bestylez Magic Window Track Cleaners (5 Pieces)

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These window track cleaners are a clever way to remove dirt and dust from tracks, grooves, and other tricky areas. The kit features a cleaning brush with a nonslip handle, four replaceable sponges, and a mini dustpan brush. The cleaning tool is ideal for making window and door tracks look sparkling new, but also works great at cleaning around various other tight spots.

This outlet plate that has an impressively built-in night-light

Single - SnapPower MotionLight [For Duplex Outlets] - Motion Detecting LED Night Lights Built-In to Wall Plate - Bright/Dim/Off Options - Auto On/Off Sensor - (Duplex, White)

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These outlet plates are easy to install (no wiring necessary) and include a built-in motion-activated LED night-light that looks built-in and super expensive. The night-light’s brightness can be adjusted according to your preferences, and the plates are available in a variety of colors and styles, including duplex, square decor, and GFCI formats.

These chic shower shelves that install without tools

KINCMAX Self Adhesive Shower Shelves (2-Pack)

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These versatile shelves can keep your toiletries looking chic no matter your shower surface — including tile, glass, and marble. The stainless steel shelves are resistant to rust and you can pop them on easily with the included adhesive strips. They can also handle up to 20 pounds of your shower go-to’s and include four multipurpose hooks.

This electric scrubbing tool that cleans surfaces quickly

Rubbermaid Power Scrubber

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This oscillating scrubber helps to whisk away dirt and grime more quickly than manual cleaning. Ideal for a variety of jobs, from car detailing to cleaning bathroom tile, the scrubber rotates 60 times per minute and is compact enough to maneuver around tight spaces. And it’s water-resistant, so you can use it even in damp spaces.

These chic soap dispensers that look built into your shower

MaisoNovo Dispenser for Shower Wall (Set of 2)

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These amber-hued soap dispensers can keep your body wash, shampoo, or conditioner looking like you’re in a hotel shower. The adhesive gold-tone mount can be installed without tools or drills. The dispensers are made from heavy-duty PET plastic and feature a stainless steel pump core that’s resistant to rust.

This 10-year deodorizer to make your fridge smell like new

PURRIKO Refrigerator Deodorizer

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This stainless steel deodorizer is designed to break down odors and keep foods fresh (so your fridge smells like new). The compact device lasts for up to a decade and doesn’t require electricity, filters, or batteries. It’s ideal for the fridge but can also deodorize small spaces like closets and car trunks.

A pumice stone that removes mineral deposits from old-looking tubs & toilets

Powerstone Pumice Stone Toilet Bowl Cleaner

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This pumice stone can remove grime and mineral deposits in an old-looking toilet without the need for chemicals or extra cleaning supplies (simply add water). The pumice design is gentle on surfaces like tubs, toilets, and toilets, and it features a handle to keep your hands dry. Plus, it comes with a vented carrying case for convenient storage.

These LED night-lights that are stylish & practical

L LOHAS LED Night-Lights (2-Pack)

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This LED night-light features a stylish black cylinder shape and an automatic dusk-to-dawn sensor. The LED light is soft and glare-free and can be customized for your favorite level of brightness. If you’re looking for something fun, the light is also available in a number of bright colors, like blue and pink.

A non-sticky wood cleaning kit that gives cabinets a facelift

Therapy Furniture Polish & Wood Cleaner Kit 16 oz. Cabinet and Table Restorer

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This furniture cleaning and polishing kit can remove grime while also conditioning and reviving wood. It’s formulated for almost all wooden surfaces (even antiques), and formula is free from sticky beeswax. You also get a handy microfiber cloth that helps make kitchen cabinets look like new.

This wood touch-up kit that restores furniture all around the house

Katzco Wood Furniture Repair Markers (13-Pieces)

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Quickly repair scuffs and scratches on furniture around the house with this wood repair kit. You get six touch-up markers and six wax sticks in a variety of colors to help you get the perfect match. They’re formulated to dry quickly and provide long-lasting coverage over imperfections. Plus, the kit comes with a sharpener for maintaining the wax sticks.

These stick-on door stoppers to keep your walls looking like new

Ducki Wall Protectors (4-Pack)

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These rubber wall cups help to protect surfaces from being dented and scratched by doorknobs. The wall protectors have a self-adhesive design that sticks to a variety of surfaces, including wallpaper and paint. And the transparent material blends into your home for a discreet look.

This impressive cleaning solution to skip scrubbing carpets

Sunny & Honey Carpet Miracle

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Pair this biodegradable detergent with a rented upholstery cleaning machine, and it will seriously remove stains and odors without scrubbing. You can customize the amount of detergent depending on the level of grime, and the solution leaves behind a fresh mint scent as it cleans. And the detergent works with both home and rental carpet cleaners.

This mesh screen cleaner that comes with a detachable handle

MyLifeUNIT Mesh Screen Cleaner

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This clever mesh screen cleaner has long fibers that dig in to help remove dust and dirt. The cleaner can be used wet or dry, with soap or without, and a handheld scrubber or with the long handle. In addition to screens, the brush is great for removing lint, pollen, and other grime from upholstery, carpets, and furniture.

This adhesive door draft stopper that can also block noise

GroTheory Under Door Draft Stopper & Noise Reducer (2-Pack)

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Stop your heat or cooled air from escaping and make your home feel newer with this flexible door draft stopper. The silicone material has a self-adhesive that makes it easy to apply and it can be trimmed to size for a perfect fit. Plus, in addition to helping with energy savings, the draft stopper can also act as soundproofing and keep dust out of spaces.

This baseboard cleaning tool that has a telescoping handle

BASEBOARD BUDDY Baseboard and Molding Cleaning Tool

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This adjustable cleaning wand is designed to quickly and easily remove dust from tricky areas like baseboards and crown molding. The tool has a flexible head that swivels 360 degrees and an expandable aluminum handle. The microfiber cleaning pads can be used wet or dry and have long fibers to trap dust.

This microfiber duster that cleans hard-to-reach spots

DocaPole Microfiber Flex-and-Stay Ceiling Fan Duster with Removable Microfiber Chenille Dusting Cloth; Use by Hand or Attach to DocaPole Telescopic Extension Pole (Pole Not Included)

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This flexible microfiber duster helps to clean tricky areas like ceiling fans and on top of bookcases to make your home look brand new. The chenille microfiber cloth is crafted to attract and lock dirt and dust, and the cleaning head is washable and reusable. You can use the flexible handle on its own or with an extension pole (not included).

An absorbent mat to hide countertop stains under a coffee maker

AMOAMI Absorbent Coffee Station Mat

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Hide countertop stains and muffle the sounds of loud appliances like espresso machines with this absorbent mat. It’s made of soft diatomite that can absorb liquids in seconds, hiding stains and keeping the counter underneath clean and dry. It also has a water-resistant rubber backing and is easy to rinse clean when it gets dirty.

These tablets that clean & descale your washing machine

ACTIVE Washing Machine Cleaner Descaler (24-Pack)

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These descaling tablets can remove residue, eliminate odors, and help your washing machine work (and smell) like new. They’re formulated to work in most types of machines, including high-efficiency, and can clean all parts, including internal areas like the gaskets. And the tablets are formulated to clean and descale without the need for any scrubbing.

These scented paper liners to make your drawers look so chic

Elodie Essentials 6 Scented Drawer Liners Non-Adhesive Paper Sheets for Home Closet Shelves, Cabinet and Dresser Drawers - Royal Damask Print - 14 x 19½ Inch (Fresh Linen)

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Refresh your drawer interiors with these scented and printed liners. The non-adhesive paper can be cut to size, so it’ll fit any size drawer or shelf, and it features a stylish royal damask print that comes in a variety of colors. Plus, the paper is infused with a fresh linen scent, so it can add a subtle fragrance to whatever you add to your drawers.

These cleaning tablets that make your garbage disposal smell new

Duracare Garbage Disposal Cleaner and Deodorizer Tablets (9-pack)

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Keep your garbage disposal smelling fresh and working like new with these cleaning tablets. They can prevent clogs by cutting through and washing away built-up grease and food particles. Plus, the tablet’s foaming and scrubbing formula can also eliminate odors, leaving your kitchen smelling fresh and clean.

These adjustable bamboo dividers that look custom in any drawer

Homemaid Living Adjustable Drawer Dividers (4-Pack)

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Organize your drawers with these adjustable bamboo dividers that will look custom with their bamboo design. You can place them vertically or horizontally and expand to fit almost any size space. The tension spring makes them easy to install without tools, and the rubber pad keeps these luxe dividers from slipping or scratching surfaces.

This grill scraper that cleans without any gross bristles

Cave Tools Grill Scraper Tool

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Easily clean grime off of old-looking grill grates with this handy cleaning tool. The scraper tool is made of durable metal and can remove grime from indoor and outdoor grills as well as flat-top and electric griddles. It features a leather handle for a nonslip grip and a universal fit, so it’s designed to clean any type of grate.

These battery-operated lights that you can install without hardware

Brilliant Evolution Wireless LED Stick On Light (2-Pack)

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For a lighting upgrade that comes together in about a minute, try these slim, stick-on LED bar lights. The 65-lumen design is ideal for brightening up dim areas in closets, under cabinets, and along stairwells, and since they’re battery-operated — no wiring is required. And the lights come with mounting tape and screws, so installation is a snap.

A bidet attachment that can seriously upgrade your toilet (without a plumber)

Brondell Bidet Attachment

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This slim bidet attachment can be installed without tools or a plumber, and it doesn’t require any electricity or batteries even if it looks professionally installed. This easy-to-use attachment has a thin profile that fits most toilets, a self-cleaning and retractable nozzle, and the ability to adjust the water pressure.

These magnetic weights that keep thin shower curtains in place

HMmagnets Powerful Anti-Billowing Magnetic Shower Curtain Weights (4-Pack)

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Keep a thin shower curtain from billowing all over the place with these hidden liner weights. The weights are made from rustproof silicone and are easy to attach to curtains, fabric, or even the side of the tub. The powerful magnets are also great for keeping items like tablecloths, banners, and more in place.

A luxe linen-like shower curtain that gives your bathroom spa vibes

BTTN Long Fabric Shower Curtain, 78 Inch Linen Textured Heavy Duty Polyester Cloth Shower Curtain Set with 12 Plastic Hooks, Hotel Luxury Waterproof Shower Curtains for Bathroom - 72"x78", Beige/Cream

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Give your bathroom by popping in this shower curtain with a luxe-feeling linen-like fabric. This linen-looking finish is water-resistant and comes in over 20 colors, so you can get the perfect match for your space. It also features a weighted hem, rustproof grommets, and 12 plastic hooks so you can get started using it right away.

This matte paint that’s perfect for freshening furniture & surfaces

Country Chic Paint

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This cleverly formulated paint contains both a primer and top coat and is ideal for freshening up a variety of surfaces around the house like wood, glass, plastic, and metal. It features a chalky matte finish that dries quickly, and the low-odor formula is free from potentially irritating ingredients like heavy metals, solvents, or formaldehyde.

An impressive stainless steel knife holder that frees up counter space

HMmagnets Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Holder

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Free up counter and drawer space and keep your knives secure with this stainless steel magnetic bar. The powerful magnetic strip can hold multiple sizes of knives firmly in place and won’t cause slipping or moving. And the magnetic bar’s design hides the mounting holes and screws, keeping the look minimalist and sleek.

These solar deck lights that can illuminate your outdoor space

SOLPEX Solar Deck Lights (16-Pack)

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Install these weather-resistant solar lights on your deck, fence posts, patio, or balcony to add a warm glow to your space. The lights charge fully in just a few hours of sun exposure and automatically turn on at dusk and off again at dawn. They’re also easy to install — just affix them to any surface with the included screws.

An impressive under-cabinet LED light strip that’s simple to install

POWER PRACTICAL Luminoodle Under Cabinet LED Light Strip

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Illuminate the dim area under cabinets and shelves with this LED light strip. The 3-foot strip attaches to any surface with the included adhesive and remains out of sight until you’re ready to turn it on. The generously sized power button holds the batteries and makes it easy to turn the lights off and on.

These silky soft pillowcases that come in dozens of hotel-like colors

Bedsure Satin Pillowcases

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These satin pillowcases can seriously transform your bedroom, giving it fancy hotel vibes. They’re made of a silky smooth fabric designed to prevent hair from tangling and skin from creasing. Plus, they’re machine-washable, fade-resistant, and come in a ton of colors and sizes.

This cleaning spray kit to make screens around the house look new

Screen Mom Screen Cleaner Kit (16 Ounces) (2-Piece Set)

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This screen cleaning spray can keep television and computer screens clear, looking new, and without streaks. The gentle formula is free from alcohol, ammonia, and phosphates and is ideal for refreshing all sorts of tech screens. And the kit also includes an extra-large microfiber cloth for a lint-free shine.

A high-pressure rain showerhead to make your bathroom look remodeled

GURIN High-Pressure Rain Shower Head

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This easy-to-install rainfall showerhead just might make you think you’ve had a full bathroom remodel. It features 90 anti-clogging silicone nozzles and the ability to adjust the water angle up and down and from side to side. And best of all, it’s easy to install yourself, so you can have it set up in minutes.

These chic organizing shelves that can double your storage space

SONGMICS Cabinet Shelf Organizers (Set of 2)

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These minimalist wood and metal shelves help to maximize storage space and keep your counters and cabinets tidy. The shelves are slightly different sizes, making it easy to nest or stack them, and each one can hold up to 33 pounds. Their sleek wood design is also versatile — use them to organize things like spices, office supplies, toiletries, and more.

This smart LED bulb upgrade that has tons of color options

Linkind Matter Smart LED Light Bulbs (2-Pack)

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Instantly upgrade your lighting situation with these smart LED bulbs. You can impressively control them from an app, and with a few taps, you can change the bulb’s color, brightness, and even sync the lights to music. And each one is long-lasting, so frequent replacements of this colorful upgrade aren’t necessary.

This leather conditioner that’s perfect for reviving old furniture

Leather Honey Leather Conditioner

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Moisturize and restore all types of leather with this conditioning formula. This odorless leather conditioner is designed to soften furniture, automobile seats, belts, and shoes without leaving behind a sticky residue. It’s designed to even be safe on white surfaces, and the water-repelling ingredients help to prevent damage.

This easy-to-use kit that makes any light easy to control

DEWENWILS Remote Control Light Socket with Timer

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This light socket and remote control kit allows you to easily add a wall switch to existing lighting, so you can make any light built into your home. Installation is simple, and the remote control has a 100-foot range, so you can control the lights from anywhere. There are also multiple timers to choose from and the ability to connect multiple sockets and remote controls.

This flexible caulk strip that can be cut to fit around tubs & more

InstaTrim Flexible Trim Caulk Strip

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This adhesive caulk strip is a quick and mess-free way to seal the edges around doors, windows, tile, and tubs that are looking old. The flexible waterproof material molds to the shape of crevices, forming a tight seal. This clever caulk also comes in a variety of sizes and caulk colors to fit your bathroom or door frames.

This cord & outlet concealer that streamlines your space

Neat Socket Flat Extension Cord With USB Ports (3 Feet)

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Tidy up loose cords and declutter your space with this electrical outlet concealer. The socket cover is easy to install over an outlet, and you can plug everything into the 3-foot extension cord. The kit also comes with cord clips and adhesive so you can keep the extension cord discreetly tucked away.

These curved cabinet pulls that are chic (but also versatile in your space)

Aviano Hardware Curved Cabinet Handle Pulls (10-Pack)

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Install these curved antique brass cabinet pulls for an instant upgrade to drawers and doors. You’ll get all the necessary hardware for mounting and feature a three-inch spacing between the holes. And you can choose from a number of finishes, including bronze, matte black, and nickel, to match your home’s style.

These luxe patterned hand towels that come in a ton of colors

EPHESUS TOWELS Turkish Hand Towels (Set Of 2)

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Elevate your bathroom or kitchen with these premium Turkish hand towels. The towels feature a soft yet durable design and a generous 18-by-30-inch size that’s ideal for drying dishes, your hands, hair, and more. And the towels come in a range of fun colors and patterns, so there’s something for everyone.

This paper towel holder that comes with its own spray bottle

SpaceAid SprayNeat Paper Towel Holder

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Clean and dry your counters easily with this double-duty paper towel holder. The durable metal paper towel is easy to mount to the wall or underneath the counter for easy access. The holder also features a storage slot for the included spray bottle, so it’s easy to spritz surfaces before you dry them.

An outlet extender that looks like an upgraded night-light

Hanycony Outlet Extender

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This outlet extender helps to keep everything charged while also providing surge protection and a night-light. It has five generously spaced outlets, so it can fit even the bulkiest adapters, and the four USB ports add to its versatility. You can also choose to turn off the night-light manually or set it to automatic mode.

A stainless steel cleaner that can make appliances sparkle again

Therapy Stainless Steel Cleaner Kit

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This stainless steel cleaner removes grease and grime and can make your kitchen surfaces shine again. The formula has a refreshing lavender scent and works to remove grease and smudges in just a few minutes. And the spray bottle comes with a microfiber cloth that helps with polishing.

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