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Tons Of Reviewers Swear By These 45 Cheap Things That Made Their Homes So Much Better
These home improvement finds are shopper-approved.
I don’t know about you, but the first thing I do when shopping on Amazon is check out the reviews. You know a product is good when reviewers can’t get enough and rave about just how much better something made their homes, like a customizable wireless doorbell or a closet organizer one reviewer called “great space savers.” With that in mind, check out these 45 highly reviewed cheap things that fans say made their homes so much better.
1These LED Bar Lights With A 100-Hour Run Time
These wildly popular LED light bars have over 11,000 five-star reviews because they can bring some much-needed light to places without outlets like under kitchen cabinets, inside closets, along the stairwell, and so on. They’re battery-operated, have a 100-hour run time, and can be turned on and off with a gentle tap. They let off a warm glow, making them great for daytime and nighttime use.
2These Thin & Grippy Velvet Hangers With A 4.8-Star Rating
You’ll feel like you’re rolling out the red carpet when you hang your clothes on these velvet hangers. With over 86,000 reviews and a 4.8-star rating, the hangers have a ton of handy features like a 360-degree swivel hook, contoured arms to avoid bumps in the shoulders of your sweaters, and notches on either side to secure spaghetti strap shirts. The velvet means they have a nonslip grip on your clothes, and their narrow silhouette helps you save a ton of space in your closet.
3This Best-Selling Turntable To Organize The Inside Of Your Refrigerator
Say goodbye to old, molding, forgotten food in the back of the fridge. This plastic turntable features 360-degree rotation so you can always see and grab what you’re looking for. It has a slightly raise edge to keep your condiments, sauces, and more secure while you spin it, but the edge isn’t too high that the top shelf gets in the way while taking things out.
4This Quick & Easy-To-Use Veggie Chopper With 85,000 5-Star Reviews
This veggie chopper comes with four stainless steel blades to make dicing, spiralizing, and ribboning your fruits and veggies super quick and easy. It’s food-safe, BPA-free, and comes with multiple cleaning tools and a finger guard to keep yourself safe from cuts. And the convenient plastic bin catches everything you dice in one spot. “This kitchen tool is a lifesaver! Chopping vegetables for stew, soups, and other recipes just got so much easier.With the two different sized cube cutters, and spiral cutters, food cooks faster and more evenly. No More Tears from the Onions (A+ for me),” one reviewer raved.
5These Best-Selling Shower Caddies That Hold So Much Stuff
These shower caddies come in three different sizes — two shampoo caddies (large and medium), two soap holders, and one toothbrush holder — to bring your bathroom organization to the next level. They mount onto tile, marble, glass, and metal with super strong adhesive and have a 40-pound load capacity, so they can hold all of your haircare, skincare, and then some. “Looks really nice in my shower and organizes everything I need. Great product, holds several heavy shampoo bottles, has lots of places to hang scrubbers and looks nice and clean. I'm very happy with this purchase,” one reviewer wrote.
6This Wireless Doorbell With Adjustable Volume & Chimes
This wireless doorbell has four volume settings, 50 chime sounds, and a 1,000-foot range so you always know when someone comes around. The outdoor bell has an LED light indicator that brightens when the button is pressed, and it’s safe to use in temperatures from -4 to 140 degrees. The Bluetooth receiver can be placed up to 1,000 feet away and just plugs in, making installation a breeze.
7A Quiet Humidifier To Soothe Dry Skin, Allergies, & Cold Symptoms
With over 81,000 five-star reviews, this super quiet humidifier is great to freshen up your bedroom, living room, or office. It has a 1.7-liter tank and mists moisture into the air for up to 25 hours, which helps soothe dry skin, dry throats, cold symptoms, and allergies. It works in rooms up to 250 square feet and it’s even has a built-in night-light.
8A Super Chic Throw Blanket One Reviewer Called The “Softest Blanket In The World”
“I was looking for a soft, light-weight throw blanket, and this fit the bill perfectly,” wrote one five-star reviewer. “It's super soft and did not pill up when thrown in the wash.” It’s made of plush and buttery soft fleece that’s anti-pilling, lightweight, and easy to clean. It has a gorgeous knit design in over 40 colors that won’t just warm you up, but will also look good draped on the edge of your couch, chair, or bed.
9These Viral Clear Drawer Organizers With A Near-Perfect Rating
Customize your drawer organization when you have these wildly popular containers, which have a 4.7-star rating after over 28,000 reviews. With three large, eight medium, eight small, and eight extra-small sizes, these containers are great to sort drawers in your bedroom, kitchen, or bathroom with ease. Plus they come with rubber feet to keep them from sliding around.
10This Wildly Popular Electric Kettle With A Built-In Filter
Who said watching water boil is boring? That’s certainly not the case when you have this electric kettle, which is a bestseller on Amazon with over 20,000 sold in the last month. With a 1.7-liter tank, the kettle boils water in three to seven minutes and has a built-in stainless steel filter at the mouth. Plus, the glass walls and blue LED light at the bottom turns watching water boil into a party.
11A Magnet That Tells You If Your Dishwasher Is Clean Or Dirty
Stop mixing your clean and dirty dishes in the dishwasher when you have this clever magnet. Just slide the bar to reveal the word clean or dirty, so you always know the state of the dishes inside. It also includes double sided stickers to mount the sign onto non-magnetic dishwashers. It’s a simple yet effective add-on, which is why it has a 4.8-star rating on Amazon.
12A 3-Layer Draft Stopper That’s A Bestseller On Amazon
There’s a reason why this draft stopper is a bestseller on Amazon with over 25,000 ratings — it’s an easy and budget-friendly fix that can make a big difference to your electric bill and peace of mind. Using super adhesive tape, the stopper sticks to the bottom of your doors to not only maintain your home’s temperature but also keep out water, dust, and bugs.
13These Silicone & Felt Pads That Protect Your Floors From Scratches
With over 12,000 five-star ratings, these silicone pads stretch to fit snug around the bottom of your square or circular chair or table legs to protect your floor from scratches as they move. Because they’re see-through you won’t even notice they’re there, and because they’re silicone with felt feet, they won’t fall off or leave residue on your floor.
14This Bathroom Organizer To Store Your Hair Care Tools
Keep your bathroom organized and your hair care essentials in one place with this clever rack. It features four circular compartments to hold blow dryers, straighteners, curling wands, and brushes, as well as a basket for all their cords. The steel wire design allows you to store everything even when they’re still hot, and all the mounting hardware is included.
15These Fabric Storage Cubes That Collapse For Easy Storage
Great for bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms — you name it — these storage cubes are so versatile you’ll be hard-pressed to find a place they won’t work. The cubes are lightweight but sturdy, with reinforced sides that maintain their upright shape even when they’re not full. They have super durable fabric handles, making them great to use as drawers, and they collapse to easily store. “Simple and sweet. They helped me organize some things and make room for others and you get a good amount,” one reviewer wrote. “I only used three and I still have some left. A definite to get if you want to clean up, make more space, or just organize and know where things are.”
16This Large Stainless Steel Utensil Holder That Rotates 360 Degrees
With over 8,000 five-star reviews, it’s clear this larger-than-average utensil holder will upgrade your kitchen storage and look great doing it. It rotates 360 degrees so you always have access to the essentials you need, and features a removable divider to further sort your utensils. It has a non-skid base, and is made of food-grade, fingerprint-proof steel so it always looks great on your counter.
17This Odor-Eliminating Candle That’s A Bestseller On Amazon
This candle is a bestseller with over 17,000 reviews and a 4.4-star rating for a reason. It’s packed with essential oils and extracts to not only smell delicious but also eliminate 95% of odors that come from pets, food, smoke and more. Made of premium soy wax, the candle has an 80-hour burn time and comes in dozens of super potent and delicious scents like apple, Siberian fir, and vanilla.
18This Adjustable Shelf To Organize Your Pantry, Sink Or Bathroom
The unique U-shaped design of this shelf makes it a great option for organizing your the shelves of your pantry or under your sink. It has an adjustable height so you can put things underneath and on top, and it can hold up to 35 pounds. The bottom has a nonslip grip so you don’t have to worry about it sliding around, and it’s so easy to install you’ll be more organized in minutes.
19These Best-Selling Bamboo Cutting Boards That Come In 3 Sizes
Made of 100% natural bamboo, these cutting boards are pre-oiled with food-grade mineral oil to protect them from cracks, scuffs, and fading. They come in three sizes, feature built-in handles, and have juice grooves around the perimeter to keep spills off your counter. Plus, they’re the No. 1 bestseller in Amazon’s cutting boards category, so you know they’re good.
20A Compact Knife Block For Drawers That Fits 16 Knives
This bamboo knife block slips into your drawers and holds your knives at an angle to make it easy to take them in and out. It holds up to 16 knives and has a special spot in the center to hold your knife sharpener. And with the sloped design, the blades always face down so you don’t need to worry about accidentally cutting yourself.
21These Hollywood-Ready LED Vanity Lights With 3 Color Modes
Turn any mirror into a professional-grade vanity with these lights. With adhesive tape, they mount onto the perimeter of your mirror for even, full-bodied light while you get ready or do your makeup. They have three different color modes and nine brightness levels to customize to your needs.
22This Best-Selling Paper Towel Holder That Mounts To Your Wall Or Cabinet
Mount your paper towels on this holder and create more counter space without losing access to your essentials. Using adhesive tape or screws, this stainless steel rod adheres to the wall or underside of your cabinet to hold your paper towel roll up and off your limited counter space. It’s a simple yet effective household solution, which is why it’s a bestseller on Amazon with over 18,000 five-star reviews.
23This 2-Tier Stainless Steel Lazy Susan That Reviewers Call “Perfect”
Great for organizing spices, oils, condiments, and cans, this stainless steel rack has two tiers that rotate 360 degrees for easy access to all your kitchen essentials. Each tier has a raised edge that prevents items from falling off, and a nonslip base to keep it from sliding around. “I have two of these for my spices. I love not having plastic and they’re perfect to store and organize,” one reviewer noted.
24A Space-Saving Hanging Closet Organizer With Tons Of Storage
This organizer has nine shelves and eight mesh pockets to store your sweaters, belts, hats, scarves, glasses, socks, and other accessories in your closet while only taking up 1 foot of space. It also comes with five bins — one large, two medium, one with eight compartments, and one with six compartments — that can act as drawers.
25A Compact & Stylish Shelf That Hooks Onto Your Couch’s Armrest
“It’s the perfect tray! I can set my drinks on it. My remotes never get lost in the couch! It’s great and I have pretty big arms on my couch and they fit nicely. They’re nice and convenient,” one reviewer raved about this sofa tray table. The sleek tray is made from easy-to-clean plastic and gives you ample space for storing living room essentials when you don’t have space for a coffee table. It requires no tools for assembly and fits on the arm of most couches or armchairs.
26This Highly Rated Cosmetic Organizer With A Built-In Mirror
Reviewers are raving about this “perfect makeup storage,” which has a 4.7-star rating on Amazon. The see-through organizer has four drawers, 14 compartments, and a built-in mirror to give you everything you need to store, organize, and see your makeup, all while keeping your vanity tidier than ever. The compartments and drawers come in a few sizes to fit your various makeup, lipsticks, polish, brushes and the rest of your skincare essentials.
27A Budget-Friendly Candle Warmer That Shuts Off After 8 Hours
Get the wonderful scent of your favorite candle without burning the wick when you have this candle warmer. It melts candles from the bottom up to release the fragrance without worrying about any flames, smoke, or soot. It works best with 4- to 12-ounce candles, and automatically turns off after 8 hours. “I purchased this because I want candles but not the flame, this candle warmer is the best. It melts the candles, has my place smelling so good, I have unplugged my plug air freshners, because what I do is turn the warmer on when I get up and make sure to turn it off at night. I do recommend,” one reviewer wrote.
28These Stackable Bottle Holders With A 4.8-Star Rating
Take advantage of vertical and horizontal space in your cabinets when you store your water bottles on these stands. Each one holds three water bottles, and they can be stored next to each other or stacked, depending on the kind of space you have. They can also be used in the fridge or freezer if you like your bottles cold.
29A Splatter Screen To Keep Grease Off Your Counters & Walls
This ultra fine mesh screen has an oversized design to cover most pots and pans and prevent splattering grease from hitting your walls, counters, and yourself. Made of strong stainless steel, the screen is heat- and rust-resistant and dishwasher-safe. It also has tiny feet to elevate it off the counter when it’s not being used, a handy feature that helped this screen earn 29,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.
30These Stemless Wine Glasses With An Iridescent Design
We’ve found your new favorite wine glasses — and they have a 4.7-star rating. These stemless pieces feature cool, diamond-shaped edges, and a rainbow, iridescent design that is sure to make a statement on your bar cart. They have an ultra-thin rim — all the best glasses do — and are made of lead-free crystal that’s durable and safe.
31These Vacuum Bags To Save Space When Storing Clothes
Vacuum pack your off-season clothes, sheets, pillows and more in these bags to save a ton of space in your closets and other storage areas around your home. The bags come with a travel pump and the double-zip seal works with any vacuum to remove every ounce of air from the bag. One reviewer raved that these popular bags are “worth every ounce of hype they get”
32A Broom Holder That Can Hold Up to 35 Pounds Of Tools
Get brooms, rakes, shovels, and other cleaning and garden tools off the floor and onto this mounted organizer, which has 41,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. It has five slots that are spring-loaded to clamp onto the handle of your tools for a super secure hold as well as six hooks for rags, dustpans, and other small items. In total, the organizer can hold up to 35 pounds of tools.
33This Stunning, Highly Rated Vase With An Infinity Shape Design
This stunning vase features an infinity-shape design, creating two separate areas to hold your favorite bouquets. It’s waterproof, and features a ribbed surface and a matte finish for a mod accent in your home. Honestly, when not used as a vase, it doubles as an eye-catching sculpture, which is why it has a 4.8-star rating on Amazon.
34A Lightweight, Bagless Vacuum With 105,000-Plus Ratings
“Loved the first one SO much I bought TWO MORE,” raved one reviewer about this wildly popular vacuum, which only weighs 3.7 pounds. It’s super versatile and comes with three heads — a stick, handle, and stair vacuum — and even has an attachable crevice tool to get into those tough-to-reach spots. It works on counters, hard floors, and low pile carpet, too.
35This Narrow Shoe Rack That Holds 10 To 15 Pairs
Whether you keep your shoes by the door or in the bedroom closet, this narrow shoe rack will make sure they’re organized and not in a cluttered pile on the floor. The rack has 10 shelves that can hold 10 to 15 pairs of shoes. You can even remove and adjust shelves to fit your tall boots inside. “This is exactly what I needed. I keep it in the corner of my bedroom to keep my heavy rotation shoes organized and easily accessible. Lightweight and doesn't take up too much space. Works a lot better than having the shoes spread all over the floor,” one reviewer wrote.
36An Ultra Absorbent Bath Rug With Over 44,000 5-Star Ratings
Though this bath mat looks like a cool shag rug that’s coming back in style, it’s made of super absorbent, fade-resistant microfiber that dries wildly fast. It’s super soft and supportive of your bare feet as you get out of the shower, and it has a textured rubber backing that keeps it from slipping and sliding on your bathroom floor. “After several washes, it still has the nonslip backing. It hasn't unraveled or bunched. It looks like the day I bought it. That's much better than the more expensive one I bought that didn't even stand up to one delicate cycle wash. It's well worth the money, you won't have to replace it for a long while,” one reviewer raved.
37This Clothes Drying Rack That Collapses For Easy Storage
This clothes drying rack has over 24,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. One reviewer even said that it “is beautifully designed, extremely sturdy, and accommodates a full load of laundry. All of this at a very reasonable price point. It truly is a great product.” The tripod shape ensures all of your laundry is far off the ground and can dry in the gentle breeze. It can hold up to 30 pieces at a time, making it great for people with loads of delicates and sweaters.
38This Popular Food Storage Container With A Pop-Top Airtight Lid
Great for storing flour, sugar, oats, and other baking essentials, this container has one very important thing: an airtight seal activated when the push-top button is closed, to keep your food fresh for longer. Plus, the container is stackable and comes in a variety of sizes to customize to your food storage needs.
39These Best-Selling Floating Shelves That Hold Up To 25 Pounds
There’s a reason why these shelves are a bestseller with over 6,000 sold in the last month — they look amazing. They hold up to 25 pounds and feature a super subtle upward angle when installed, so they don’t tilt or sag forward allowing your things to spill off. Plus, the invisible bracket keeps a mod and minimalist style in your bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms — you name it.
40These Mirror Tiles That Can Be Installed A Ton Of Different Ways
Create the mirror shape of your dreams with these clever mirror tiles. They’re frameless so they can be combined edge-to-edge to create one huge mirror, or spaced out into a fun design. They’re super easy to install with the included large adhesive tape, and the 14-by-12-inch size makes it the optimal width for a full body mirror.
41This Under Sink Organizer That Fits Around Plumbing
This two-tier organizer is specially designed in an L-shape to fit around pipes and plumbing underneath the sink. The wide bottom shelf features a drawer that slides in and out for easy access, and the narrow top shelf is great for small bottles, cleaners and more. It can hold up to 50 pounds, and the wired design allows for drainage should any water get inside.
42A Compact Tiered Jewelry Stand With A 4.7-Star Rating
“I don’t have a ton of jewelry, so I didn’t need something big, but I wanted something that gave me easy access to what I do have and wear regularly. This product fits the bill! It’s chic and has a small footprint, but it holds everything I own very well,” one reviewer wrote about this jewelry stand. At a little under 8 inches long, this stand can fit on any dresser or nightstand, but its multiple levels, 10 hooks, numerous earring holes, and tray mean it can hold a lot of jewelry, making it an effective storage solution that keeps all your pieces visible.
43This Pan Organizer That Works Vertically Or Horizontally
Stop stacking your pans, making it impossible to access the bottom most layer, and use this organizer instead. It can be installed vertically or horizontally, depending on how much space you have in your cabinets, and it holds up to five pans, elevating them slightly off each other, which makes for easy access. “I absolutely love this pan rack! Keeps my pans so organized and easy to access. No more clanging and banging to get to the right pan,” one reviewer raved.
44This Shower Curtain With Snap-In Fabric Liner
Check out these two shower curtains in one. The outer curtain features a waffle weave design made of water repellant materials, and the water resistant inner curtain snaps on and features magnets on the bottom to keep it in place while you’re showering. The set even comes with hooks to install on your shower rod, a handy feature that helped this earn 18,000 five-star reviews.
45This Handy Wire Shelf That Hangs Over A Cabinet Door
This wire organizer hangs on the inside of a kitchen cabinet door to hold your cutting boards, baking sheets, food storage lids — you name it — to keep things organized and off the counter. It has a foam padded hook that protects the cabinet door from scratches while hanging. Pro tip: you can also use it in the bathroom for toiletries or hair supplies.