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Here’s proof that you don’t have to break your back for home improvements.

I've spent the last three years as a Shopping Writer at BuzzFeed covering a wide range of topics, including but not limited to must-have Amazon products, personal care, home and organization, and more.

Shape by Shake is a Texas-based small biz that makes 3D-printed, retro-inspired switchplate covers.

Promising review: "Beautiful plates in such fun colors! Really helps bring a room together and add that cool final touch. Really happy with the results and they look great in our guest bedroom. Shipping was fast and the items arrived packaged very nicely. I’ve shared these with everyone I know. Thank you!" —Jett

Get it from Shape by Shake on Etsy for $13+ (available in four patterns, 15 colors, 10 configurations, and in many more styles in their shop!).

Promising review: "My kitchen window is on the sidewalk near the community mailboxes. Lots of people walking by. I loathe mini blinds, which collect dust and grease. Especially since the stove is next to the window. Curtains are better, but still collect cooking smells and grease particles. I installed this in about 10 minutes. It lets in light, but hides me from nosy people." —Gayle Smith

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 14 sizes and three colors/styles).

Check out our Rabbitgoo window film review for more on why it's worth buying!

BTW, the reviewer used the color 'Taupe' above!

Promising review: "I have never been so excited about a slipcover. Total transformation of our couch and loveseat. I was worried about it not working on our leather couch, but it stays on really well due to the straps and the separate cushion covers. LOVE." —Brian/Liz

Get it from Amazon for $53.49+ (available in nine sizes and 22 colors).

Note: This *does* require a drill to mount (with a 5/16" drill bit) but there are also no-drill options to consider that are perfect for renters!

Promising review: "I am in love with this perfect matte black curved shower curtain rod! Semi-easy to install. Because it’s curved, it does take some time to install both sides and make sure it’s lined up. Comes with everything you could need to install. Other than that, this shower rod is a dream." —Siarra

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in five finishes).

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 $31.50+ (originally $42+; available in various customizations and sizes) OR from Amazon Handmade for $39+ (you'll choose customizations before adding to your cart).

Promising review: "The magnets are super strong. Purchased two sets but only used one set of 'handles,' I wasn’t a fan of how close I had to place each set next to each other with the narrow spacing on the door itself. Paired with the magnetic 'windows,' it looks like a brand-new door!" —MrsPirate

Get the magnetic handles from Amazon for $19.49+ and the magnetic windows for $17.33.

These are made with a telescoping design so the length can be adjusted to fit your stove. It can accommodate stove lengths between 13.8"–27.5" and gaps between 2 mm–17 mm.

Promising review: "Forget those flimsy silicone gap fillers – this product is amazing. Very easy to install and you can adjust the length to fit your countertop exactly just by sliding the two pieces – no cutting! The material is a high-quality metal that looks beautiful and will last a very long time. Adjustable for various gap sizes simply by bending the metal tabs for a snug and secure fit." —Greg

Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three colors and in a silicone version).

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 $21.95+ (available in three lengths and two styles).

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 three sizes/styles).

Promising review: "My husband installed this wallpaper in my home office, and I’m in love!! It’s gorgeous! I was with him while he put it up, and it was a bit difficult at times to align it just right. However, it was easy enough to gently peel off and re-stick to adjust when needed. It has been on the wall for two months now, and there has been no problem with the adhesion." —Christina D

Get a roll (measures 17.7" x 79.2") from Amazon for $8.54+ (available in two styles and two other sizes).

Promising review: "The paper of my dreams! Thick, easy to install, VERY forgiving pattern, and I was able to pull off and reposition several times with no loss of stickiness. Can’t say enough good things! Not even a bad smell like I was expecting after reading other reviews. One roll covered my entire set of stair risers with exactly the right amount and a very tiny strip left over. Posting a before and after so you can be amazed at the transformation like I was. The results are just what I was hoping for and more." —BwHow

Get a roll (measures 198" x 20.5") from Amazon for $29.98 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "Living in Hawaii, you have to select wise items that are weather-, salt-, and red dirt–proof, etc... In total, I ordered 11 boxes to complete my yoga deck. I have a few left over to make steps on the back. Very pleased and happy. May order more for an outdoor shower project!" —Adelia

It comes with the screws needed for installation.

Promising review: "I bought these to replace the ugly, plain registers that were on my ceiling. Installed in less than 10 minutes and they look beautiful. I ordered white and spray painted them nickel to match my ceiling fan. Couldn't be happier." —AsMeow

Get one from Amazon for $18.01+ (also available in many other styles/sizes).

These lights are charged via USB-C cables (included!) and can also be set to always-on for longer tasks. After motion is detected and lights are activated, they'll automatically turn off once no motion is detected for 20 seconds. The lights are magnetic and can easily attach to magnetic surfaces OR you can use the included adhesive iron plates for installation in other areas.

Promising review: "These lights are very cool. They feel and look like they are made well. First, I charged them. Then cleaned under the cabinet with a good degreaser and then stuck them on. They attach with magnets. They come off easy for recharging. Also I LOVE you can set them for automatic on (when you get close) or full on or off. I chose the soft white and they really are perfect. I will be buying more!" —Janis Tomasone

Get a set of two from Amazon for $13.29+ (available in two sizes and three colors).

Promising review "This is a wonderful product; just what I wanted. Super easy to install, and I love that it breaks off into sections, so you don’t have any hanging over to hide. The remote is awesome, and there are lots of brightness settings. I’m going to use these everywhere!" —Queen Halloween

Get the six-piece kit from Amazon for $17.99 (available in two sizes and three light colors).

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 1/2 a can of this paint." —Yooper-Adam

Get it from Amazon for $9.49 (available in two sizes, several metallic finish colors, and in multipacks).

Coloritto is an Illinois-based Etsy shop that specializes in removable wallpaper and decals.

Promising reviews: "LOVE this decal! It is such good quality, easy to put up, and the colors really pop. Very, very happy with our purchase!" —Sierra Werner

"Really impressive decal! People keep asking me how I painted the arches on the wall and are so surprised when I tell them it’s a sticker." —Rachel Ross

Get it from Coloritto on Etsy for $31.50+ (originally $42+; available in seven sizes, including a sample 8" x 12" size, and in 12 colors).

You can also line the top of a pergola with these vines for some shade, letting a bit of dappled sunlight pass through for a gorgeous effect!

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 AZ 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.

Note: The included screws may not be the proper length for whatever piece of furniture or cabinetry you're upgrading, so you may need to go to your local hardware store before installing!

Promising review: "Used these sweet drawer knobs on a bookcase makeover I did for my girls’ bedroom! I’ve gotten so many compliments on them! They’re very study as well, and don’t feel cheap and flimsy. Really couldn’t ask for a better drawer knob!" —LaurelCanyon

Get a set of two from Anthropologie for $24 (also available in a brushed silver finish). They make other fixtures in the same design, including towel bars and rings and curtain tie-backs!

Promising review: "What is this sorcery?! I've been slowly replacing my hand-me-down furniture with mid-century beauties. The pieces I can afford are in good but not perfect shape. There are scratches, dents, scuffs etc. This stuff is MAGIC. It doesn't help the physical dents, obviously, but it virtually erases the color defects so your eyes don't even register the damage. I bought this after seeing it in a BuzzFeed article about must-have household care products, and this really is essential. After I used it on my bedroom suite, I tried it on my door frames, and WOW. My house is old, built in the '60s, and the tired, worn-down wood has come back to life! This is a long-term relationship, and I will always have some on hand." —Lisa McCool

Get it from Amazon for $10.98 (also available as a six-pack).

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 a wood stain rather than a 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." —VerticallyChallenged

"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 $9.99.

Promising review: "I took a chance and bought this originally as a 'Band-Aid fix' to refinish a desk. I had looked in stores in the contact paper aisles, but all of them were just that... paper. THIS item is actually a thin sheet of vinyl(?) with adhesive, and I ended up liking it so much, I bought more and re-finished my kitchen countertop with it as well! Highly recommended if you want to change the look of your counters but you don't have the money for a full remodel just yet. It can be cleaned with dish soap and water just like a real countertop." —Z

Get it from Amazon for $8.09+ (available in 11 sizes and six colors/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. 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. It broke apart with the broom and the stains were gone, just swept up the powder pieces — took about a minute. I WAS SHOCKED! Something that actually works on oil and it's 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 (also available in a larger size).

Promising review: "Excellent product. Very easy to use. We were able to paint our front door with two coats and be finished all in one day. The product is a very thick consistency that doesn't cause it to drip, run, splatter, or ruin your paint brushes. And there is very little prep work and clean up." —Jay

Get it from Amazon for $48.99 (available in 10 colors).

macraYAYmacrame is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based shop that makes a variety of cool macrame accessories. 

My colleague Jenae Sitzes owns and loves this: "I recently picked up this macrame basket (in the Cactus shade) and *highly* recommend it if you're looking to add a cozy touch to your kitchen. As someone with a relatively small NYC kitchen, I need every bit of counter space I can get, and this lets me keep produce out without having to take up space with a fruit basket or banana stand. I'm a big fan of utilizing vertical space as storage, and this does just that; plus, it allows for ventilation to help your fruit stay fresh for longer. I'm constantly cooking with onions or grabbing an apple as a mid-day snack, and having them right there at an arm's reach is sooo nice. BTW, these come with hooks that screw directly into a cabinet, but if you (like me) want to avoid that damage, I recommend using Command hooks — I'm using four of these small toggle hooks and they've held up the basket *with* produce in it wonderfully."

Get it from macraYAYmacrame on Etsy for $35.

Promising review: "This is one of the best products I’ve purchased on Amazon, period. I was not able to use a full motion mount like I wanted to because the interior drywall in my condo didn’t have wood studs, only thin metal beams. I ended up returning that mount (which was considerably more expensive), and I’m so glad that all happened because this worked out well beyond my expectations and looks so great and flush!! It’s high quality; the instructions are beyond clear (and funny — a theme with this brand), and it’s super sturdy and strong, way more than the more expensive mount I had purchased before! I’m a user experience designer, and everything about this product is designed incredibly well; even the packaging and the attached leveling system that doubles as a locking mechanism is genius! The 32 nails are holding up my 46lb 65” LG TV more than enough. If you’re looking for a drywall mount, look no further; you won’t regret it!" —Alfredo Diaz Suarez

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available for TVs 32"–77").

The sound bar mounting brackets can support up to 20 pounds, and the depth is adjustable up to 6.6 inches. It can easily be mounted on drywall OR wood studs and includes the hardware needed for both installation types!

Promising reviews: "I am so glad that I purchased the Soundbar Wall Mount Bracket for my Vizio M-Series Soundbar. The fit was perfect, and the brackets are extremely sturdy and heavy-duty. I have no doubt that this bracket will hold my soundbar securely for a long time to come. The installation process was also very easy and straightforward, and the instructions provided were clear and easy to follow. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my purchase and would highly recommend the Soundbar Wall Mount Bracket to anyone in need of a reliable and sturdy way to mount their soundbar." —Eddie Espinal

"Great mount! Sturdy. Easily adjusted. I had a hefty Bose center channel speaker that I could never quite figure out how to handle other than to put it on a cabinet. I thought about building a custom shelf but wasn’t loving the options I came up with. This is hefty and stable and clamps my speaker firmly. Super happy with the end result. Easy directions and ships with all the hardware you could possibly need for a solid installation. Would buy again!" —East Coast Amazonian

The small version can hide 1–2 cords depending on their size.

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 two sizes, five colors, and in multipacks).

I bought these lights after experiencing increased eye strain from watching TV in the dark (and that's with blue-light-blocking glasses!). Having the backlight on makes a HUGE difference *and* I just love the cozy vibes it adds to my space.

Promising review: "Bought this item about two months ago. I installed it as soon as I opened the box and I love it! This strip adds the perfect amount of decor to my TV and even acts like a light at night. The settings are cool because you can change the mods as well as pick certain colors! Also, it was easy to set up although my TV is mounted to the wall." —Valerie Catalano

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available for TVs up to 75" in size).

This gallery wall set is a digital download that you can print out at home, through an online printing service, or your local print shop. If doing it on your own, the seller suggests at least 300-grain textured paper for high quality. Reviewers say it's easy to do and even more beautiful in person!

7Art Prints is a small business that provides tons of beautiful printable posters and art prints, making decorating your home easy as heck.

Promising review on 7Art Prints' quality and service: "Great quality prints! Had so many size options to choose from to fit whatever size print you need! I had no issues printing them out either, I love how mine turned out! Highly recommend!" —Noucee Thao

"The prints are amazing quality, the seller is really kind. I needed the background to be a different format and they responded super fast and delivered it even quicker! Would recommend 100% and will be coming back for more prints in the future :)" —Lucia

Get it from 7 Art Prints on Etsy for $8.44 (originally $16.88; and tons more gallery wall design options here).

Note: While it's heat-resistant up to 450 degrees, to prevent damage, you should not use the cover while the cooktop is on.

Promising review: "No streaks or fingerprints! Love the look, protection for the stovetop, as well as the extra counter space the mat provides." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four sizes and six colors).

Reviewers attached these in different ways, with some just using mounting tape in apartments for no damage to walls. Others installed them on doors and kitchen islands!

Promising review: "I really wanted an accent wall but don’t have any tools to create my own frames from molding so this was such an easy DIY solution! I used liquid nails only to adhere to the wall and had no issues." —Megan

Get a single panel from Amazon for $20.99 (also available in multipacks and tons of sizes).

Alfa Furnishing is a Cali-based small biz that wants to help you modernize your home with sleek accents to add to your furniture.

Promising review: "Quality is very good. Easy to attach with provided screws. We replaced wooden legs that were not strong with these beautiful gold metal legs and really complemented the piece." —sherry case

Get a set of four from Alfa Furnishing on Etsy for $57.95+ (available in three colors).

The self-adhesive strip is a breeze to install — just remove the backing and stick it to a 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 $11.99+ (available in two sizes, six colors, and in packs of two).

Note: The surface should be completely free of grease and dust before applying. You should also wait 2 to 3 weeks after painting any surfaces before applying. It works best on smooth, untextured surfaces. 

Guipp Decor is an Etsy shop full of unique tile decals, wallpapers, office decor, and more.

Promising review: "These tiles are BEAUTIFUL and have completely transformed my tiny kitchen. Super easy to apply, too!" —Elio Lenton

Get a 10-pack from Guipp Decor on Etsy for $9.40+ (available in several sizes).

Promising review: "All we can say is WOW! These lights surpassed our expectations! You could buy other similar lights for a lower price, but these are high quality and worth what we paid. The material is heavy duty, great casing to handle weathering. A breeze to install, we had three lights done within an hour with no issues. The look is modern, clean. Would highly recommend!" —Ruth B.

Get one sconce from Amazon for $56.99 (available in black or white, in two styles, and in sets of two).

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