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Get ready to love your space a heck of a lot more after these sneaky upgrades.

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+ (available in multiple pack sizes and refills).  

Promising review: "So my parents’ bathroom cabinets make a lot of noise and are all missing bumpers in the corners of the doors and on the frames. I put these on the other day, and life is sweeter without having to hear the cabinet doors slam or close every time they’re opened. With the bumpers being clear and not of color, it’s also aesthetically pleasing." —Jose

Get a pack of 300 from Amazon for $8.99.

Promising review: "Simple but perfect. I recently mounted my TV to the wall, and now my TiVo box is directly below it. The red and green lights are bright and occasionally distracting. After applying these, I can still see the lights (so I know when it is recording), but they are much dimmer now and much less distracting. Thanks for a great product. I’ve also used these on a bedroom TV that had a bright red light when it was off. Couldn’t sleep because it bothered me. LightDims saved the day there, too." —RandomReviewer

Promising review: "I have two corgis. Anyone who has ever been around a corgi knows they shed a ridiculous amount. This tool is literally the best thing ever. I use it before I vacuum or mop, and it’s honestly disgusting how much stuff/corgi hair it gets up off my hardwood floors or carpet. WAY better than a normal broom. Lightweight and durable. Easy to store and clean. Does not leave any marks on my flooring. Cannot recommend this enough!!" —Kindle Customer

Check out my coworker's FURemover Evrilholder broom review for more deets and very satisfying hair-removal photos!

Get it from Amazon for $20.03+ (available in multiple styles and replacement heads).

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 $12.49.

Promising review: "Between myself (medium long hair) and my overly fluffy cat, a lot of hair and fluff was continually getting caught up on the roller brush of my vacuum. I dreaded vacuuming because it took so long to pull and snip the hairs wrapped around the roller brush with scissors. Not anymore! This silly, little, inexpensive thing works great! Super quick to remove all the hair/fur — in virtually a minute, then back to vacuuming with my lovely Miele vacuum." —MKS

Promising review: "My toilets had a few stains that no matter what cleaner, bleach, or scrubbing I used, I couldn’t get them off… Until this. A bit of hard scrubbing and my toilets are back white like new! Very easy and effective!" —	Jennifer McCutchon

Promising review: "Bought this for our electric couch and didn't want the plug to be obnoxious. This was the perfect solution. Low profile, clean look, and it works fantastically. Highly recommend where space is tight! Has plenty of plugs for all of your needs." —Jon Sacco

Get it from Amazon for $21.95+ (available in three styles and three lengths).

Promising review: "So easy to work with and wires (I had two thick ones) fit in fine. It was also easy to cut, and it had good sticking ability. But mainly, it took jumbled up wires and made them disappear!" —macago

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes, five colors, and in multipacks).

This vacuum also comes with a wall dock, charger, and five interchangeable heads: a hair screw tool, a classic cleaning head, a combination tool, and a crevice tool!

BuzzFeed Shopping writer Negesti Kaudo (owner of a very cute and floofy chow chow) is a big fan: 

"I have this vacuum (technically my second), and it's my favorite cleaning tool that I own, and I hate to clean. This thing works on hardwood floors, tile, linoleum, and carpet (stone, too, if you have it)! It vacuums up dog hair like no other and also works on thicker rugs, if necessary. IMO, it's absolutely worth it, but definitely check out our review of the Dyson V7 motorhead cordless stick vacuum if you don't mind an older model." 

Get it from Amazon for $349.94 and Wayfair for $539.99.

Promising review: "My disposal developed a bad odor, and all the usual remedies failed to eliminate it. I bought the Glisten disposal cleaner without expecting it to work. It worked exactly as shown in the video, and the bad odor disappeared after one application. I intend to use it once every two weeks going forward. I am very pleased to have found this product. I was on the verge of replacing the disposal, which was otherwise working fine." —Errol Levine

Promising review: "I actually bought two. One on each side of the doorway. The doorway in my laundry room doesn't actually have a door, and the other side of the doorway can get to be at the same temperature as the outside. Having two makes it even easier to keep the heat in and the cold out. When picking out the dimensions, get bigger than you need so there is some overlap. Sometimes you have to give the bottom a little kick to make sure the magnets engage." —Michael Ciliberto

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in 11 sizes and two colors). 

Promising review: "We moved into a new apartment, and the mold was out of control, and it was disgusting. We tried so many products to get it out until we found this one and decided to try it as we didn’t have anything to lose. I’m so happy we bought this! This is basically concentrated Clorox as a gel, so it’s so much easier to apply than the liquid, and it kind of stays in place. You just have to apply it, wait a few hours, and remove it (no scrubbing required). Just make sure your shower is dry when you apply it, and you’ll be good to go. Definitely worth buying if you have the same problem and nothing has worked." —Chris

Check out our Skylarlife mold and mildew removal gel review to learn more.

Promising reviews: "TikTok made me buy this, and it is money well spent!! I’m convinced my beagle sheds a full coat of hair and regrows it daily! I use this on my bed every single day, and it blows my mind how well it works. Before this, I was going through 4–5 disposable sticky rollers a month and spending three times longer to remove dog hair. I am buying these for everyone in my family as Christmas gifts this year! ❤️" —tiff4short

Check out our ChomChom pet hair remover review for more deets!

Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok a bunch of times and finally decided to get it. I hate the paper lint rollers; they never seem to work that well, and I hate that I have to throw them away. This is awesome because it fits right in my bag, and I’m able to reuse it over and over. It’s super sticky and works great!" —Ella

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four colors and larger multipacks). 

Promising review: "These things solved our problem! Our laundry machine... Well, it's old and probably a little unbalanced... We added these to the footer, and it reduced the noise and doesn't vibrate like before. My husband installed it, and he seemed to have no issues. Super happy for this inexpensive quick fix." —Keiko T-M.

Get a set of four from Amazon for $16.99. 

Promising review: "I wasn't sure what to expect when purchasing these, but now they are a staple in every room of our house. Within three days, the air smelled crisper and was easier to breathe in our home. So simple and effective!" —Haylee Marez

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $22.99 (also available in a five-pack).

Promising review: "This clip is amazing. No more towels falling on the floor. It was becoming a routine thing since my cat thinks it's fun to pull the kitchen towels off the oven. Not now, bad kitty! Great product... Wish I had bought one sooner!" —Joanna

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $11.79.

Promising review: "It’s saved us so much money on our energy bill, we’re definitely buying more, and I encourage you to buy more if you want to save on your energy bills." —Kellykelly

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (also available in a two-pack). 

Promising review: "I installed this in my front door to help with the hallway noise from horribly noisy neighbors and their children (and to also fix a loose door jam and draft), and it worked AMAZINGLY! I can barely hear the screaming kid down the hallway now! (It used to sound like she was right outside my door during her tantrums). Highly recommend!" —Stygian Siryn

Get it from Amazon for $7.97+ (available in two sizes and four colors). 

Promising review: "This product is amazing!!!! We have a Rottweiler pup and a bichon pup, and our house was feeling the PAIN! I tried everything and used to tell my wife, 'With all the science and technology in the world, we still can’t come up with something that gets rid of the dog mark smell!' This product does everything and more. Just ordered another round. We were about to throw away some furniture due to the smell, and now, after use, we can keep it. Saved me hundreds. Well worth the money." —clayton s tonkin

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two sizes).

The earplugs also come with a carrying case and eight different ear tips (XS–L) to ensure the perfect fit.

Promising review: "You can hear people talk and hear music playing when wearing them. I took them with me to a concert, and they were so nice to use. Unlike most headphones, these don't become uncomfortable after an hour or two. They're a wonderful mix of hearing protection and focal listening." —ricky 

Get it from Amazon for $34.95 (available in four colors). A super-soft silicone version is also available for $19.95 (available in four colors).

Promising reviews: "A dog brush that I don't have to pick dog hair out of... At first, I thought this was some form of dark wizardry. But I don't care because this is awesome!" —Madd.Sweet

"I've spent hundreds of dollars on toys, treats, houses, scratchers, etc, for my cats. This is, hands down, not even close, the best money I've ever spent! I got so much fur off them, and they loved it! They look so sleek and shiny, and they are rolling around like kittens. They feel so fresh and happy. My cats are still young (all ages four and under), so they were pretty well-groomed to begin with. I couldn't believe how many knots and snags were hiding in their fur. The whole time I was brushing them, they were purring and rubbing all over me, trying to get more. The self-cleaning feature is so easy!! A click of a button and all the hair falls off. The brush itself is bigger than I anticipated. I thought my cats would be afraid of it, but once they figured out what was happening, they weren't at all. I got the original brush, which I thought would probably feel good (like a good back scratch!) And I was right. They loved it." —Samantha

Get it from Amazon for $10.97+ (available in four colors).

The kit includes five attachments: a grooming brush, a de-shedding brush, an electric clipper with four comb attachments (6 millimeter/12 millimeter/18 millimeter/24 millimeter), a nozzle head, and a cleaning brush for collecting any fallen pet hair.  

Promising review: "I have two cats (who I found I’m allergic to) and two dogs. They need frequent brushing to ensure that I’m not going into an allergic fit due to the insurmountable hair everywhere. This thing is a beast and has helped so much when it comes to keeping up with some of the shedding that goes around here." —Messer

Promising review: "Highly recommend. Great litter box! Would definitely purchase again. Easy to assemble, easy to scoop litter, great scent control, and looks 100 times better than a regular litter box. Both our cats like it, as it’s roomy inside." —Cmac

Get it from Amazon for $99.90+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "Such a great and simple solution to help redirect AC and heat. Super simple and easy to install. Universal fit makes it a cinch to work with any vents within the size range." —Heydaddy

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in larger multipacks).

Promising review: "I don’t usually write reviews (although, of course, I read them for every item I buy). Let me tell you, this is the best investment for our couches. We bought light grey couches, even though we have two giant dogs and we foster dogs, so we needed to find a way to keep the couches in decent shape. These covers have paid for themselves and more. They have kept our couches in almost brand-new shape for close to two years. Dogs have peed on the covers, and zero pee has leaked through to the couches. I have spilled water on it as well (and not just a little bit), and the cushion underneath is still dry. We will be buying a new set since they are two years old. But this is the best thing to keep your couches like new." —Maria A. Rojas

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in 13 sizes and 33 colors).

Promising review: "The lower entryway of our townhome is not ventilated to the best of its ability, and we don’t have the most considerate neighbors, so I took a chance and bought these foam boards, and I am so thankful. They don’t completely eliminate the sound, but they muffle and cancel out most of the noise, giving us peace of mind. In total, I bought two packs, but I will purchase one more to fill in a little row at the top and the little section behind the mirror. Definitely a great buy!!!" —Gwen Edwards

Or, check out similar panels that look like subway tiles. 

Felt Right is a small biz transforming single-use plastic water bottles into felt tiles that look great and dampen sound. 

BuzzFeed Shopping writer Taylor Steele picked these for her home: 

"I chose a simple design because I know myself, and anything with several angles to contend with will make my brain hurt. But I love my felted wall! It adds much-needed color and texture to my living space. What was once a dull beige wall is now a colorful mosaic! And it's super easy to install, too. Though having a friend around to help you put adhesive tabs on the backs of each felt tile is great, too." 

Get it from Felt Right starting at $0.99+ (available in dozens of shapes/styles/sizes).

Also, be sure to pick up two AA batteries! They're not included.

It kills me inside when I see a favorite sweater start to pill, so I bought this exact shaver to spruce up some of my older knits. It's great and weirdly relaxing. When I first got it, I was de-pilling everything, from the intended sweaters to the throw pillows on our couch. It's a little loud, so your roommates may or may not come out of their rooms to see what you're doing... But it's totally worth it to make any pilled fabric look years younger. 

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "This is the only cat litter mat that works. Put near the entrance of the cat box first, put double-sided tape on the underside of the mat, and it stays in place. Vacuum mat to clean the litter out of holes in the top layer of the mat. Don't have to pick it up to clean. Room floor is litter-free." —Amazon Shopper

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four sizes and five colors). 

Promising review: "It's hard to capture in words how perfect this tool is! My wife sheds a decent amount of hair into the bathroom sink — with this tool, drain clogs are easily removed in seconds. Wish I knew this existed years ago!" —Sam

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two colors and other multi-packs). 

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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.

Danielle Healy is a freelancer and former BuzzFeed Shopping editor who loves finding new problem-solving products, zero-waste swaps, and home organization hacks.