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Your jaw will drop, and your wallet will thank you.

If your heart's telling you that your home needs a glow up, but your brain is telling you it's not in the budget, I'm delighted to inform you that you can follow your heart and tell your brain to take a hike. There are so many small but impactful ways to elevate your home without spending a fortune. I'm talking lighting upgrades, kitchen gadgets, organization must-haves, and other under-$20 products that'll impress you.

Promising review: "This thing is bigger than it seems and holds a lot! Currently it has six rubber toys (think like rubber ducks), more than a dozen foam toys, and a large light-up whale fountain toy, and it's only half full! It's also doing a great job sticking to our tile wall and hasn't budged." —Krush1294

Promising review: "This is the best pill container I have found. It holds a month’s worth of pills in each compartment and is compact and easy to store and travel with. It is very sturdy, and I don’t have to worry about the cap opening accidentally. The enclosed labels are a bonus, and the see-through exterior makes it easy to see how many pills are left. I keep it on my nightstand, and it doesn’t take a lot of space." —TA

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in eight colors).

Promising review: "These work well, I can’t believe all the dampness it pulls out of the bathroom, bedroom, and closets! Great product." —vegasmom

Get it from Amazon for $12.28+ (available in three scents or unscented).

Promising review: "Yes...I have too many clothes. I LOVE my leggings. These saved me soooo much room! Now I have much more space, AND I can see them all easier." —Larry Seymour

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three colors and also in a pack of four).

Promising reviews: "This product is amazing! It makes cleaning so much easier and takes way less time! I used to hate cleaning my baseboards, but this product has made cleaning it so easy that I actually don't mind doing it anymore! It is also great for blinds as well! Definitely worth it!" —Julia

"I rarely review products, but this little sponge literally changed my life! It picks up EVERYthing in one swipe! Hard water marks on your bathroom mirror, no problem! Hair clippings on your sink and counter, one swipe and they are gone! Dusty blinds? Swoosh, swoosh, swipe! And ala-presto ka-bam, like magic, they are perfect and dust-free! I just need one of these for my floors! I love, love, love how the sponge picks up everything, and with a little running water, all the dust, hair, muck, and guck just rinsed away! This will not disappoint! Thank you!" —DayDreamer

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 for a pack of four (available in six color packs and also in packs of two and eight)

Promising review: "This is very handy for hanging a rag to dry or draining off the water from a scrubber. I really liked the fact that it can be cut down to the size you want. I cut off two to three rungs, which made it just perfect for what I wanted. The rubber edges keep it from falling off. Nice little gadget!" —andbrains

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 12 colors).

Promising review: "This oven door lock is a must-have for homes with toddlers. Super easy to install with no tools or drilling, and it feels very sturdy and heat-resistant. It keeps my little ones safely away from the oven while still being easy for adults to open. Simple, effective, and gives great peace of mind. Highly recommend!" —Marusya

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "This air fryer guide is so useful that I purchased several for family members. They really like it too. It has all you need to make air-fried foods a success. It is easy to read and understand. I like that you can wipe it off. It stores conveniently on my refrigerator by the magnet on the back." —Spindoc16

Get it from Amazon for $8.87 (also available in Instant Pot and keto-friendly versions). 

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 it from Amazon for $17.99 for a set of two (available in two sizes and two light temperatures).

Promising reviews: "This blanket is perfect. It is made of very good material and feels incredibly soft and snuggly without being to heavy or hot once your covered. It is easy to wash and looks beautiful. I would purchase again and have recommended it to friends and family." —Pilar Galarza

"I love this blanket. It keeps me warm and night, but it’s not hot and stifling. It’s very soft, it’s like snuggling in a cloud." —Ashton J.

Get it from Amazon for $13.49+ (available in eight sizes and 27 colors).

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 up on the roller brush out 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

Check out a TikTok of the Command spray bottle hangers in action. 

Promising review: "Love these! They have helped organize all my products underneath my kitchen sink. The Command hooks are strong, and nothing has budged, even with the weight of the spray bottles! Highly recommend." —Talayfor87

Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.99. 

Promising review: "These are so cute and very easy to set up. I have my hairclips and scrunchies in them. I love that they are stackable, so they don't take up too much space. They're about the same size as my hand, so they're relatively small. They're good for storing little things like mini hand lotions and hand sanitizer. If you're thinking about getting them, I highly recommend them!" —Dog_Mom

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in two other sizes and six colors). 

Btw, the inserts are removable and adjustable, so you can create bigger or smaller compartments as needed!

Promising review: "Cute box that stores all of my baby's hair accessories. It feels sturdy and long-lasting. I love how you can customize the size of the compartments. The color is so cute. The handle makes it so easy to carry around, and the plastic feels durable and thick. Best part is that it's stackable, so you're saving space. Thinking about buying another set to stack." —Jojo

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in six versions). 

The water-resistant light comes with a replaceable lithium battery.

Promising review: "So glad I found these. I have one on my apartment key and another on my mailbox key. They really work well, especially in low lighting. Since my vision is no longer perfect, these lights save me time so I don’t have to fumble trying to get my key into the locks. I definitely recommend them. I have a spare for replacement, but they last a long time." —Marni

Promising review: "Genuinely shocked this worked so well! Had water with a faint smell pooling in the bottom of the dishwasher after a couple of cycles. Thinking it was just time to get a new dishwasher, I decided to give this a try as a 'Hail Mary' attempt — I SCORED! One treatment, clog and smell gone!!! I’ve washed many loads of dishes since and the clog hasn’t returned. It also cleaned the inside and it still shines." —Square Biz

Get it from Amazon for $4.88 (also available in a pack of four).

Promising review: “This actually works! That is the number one reason why I love this. I have bought a few other oil sprayers only to find that they do not work. The oil comes out in a stream or a dribble. This one actually works! The oil comes out in a nice spray, so you can coat the bottom of your cast-iron pan or casserole dishes. Very easy to use. Very easy to refill. It has become one of my favorite kitchen tools. I actually wouldn't mind having a couple more, so I can have different kinds of oil in each one. This is a must-have if you are an avid baker or someone who cooks a lot.” —Wall-to-wall books

Get a single or double pack from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 10 colors and nine color combo variations).

This is a mildly abrasive cleaning paste, so use it with care and go slowly when testing on new surfaces. Simply apply it to the surface with a damp sponge or cloth, give it a few scrubs, and then rinse away with hot water.  

Promising review: "I had tried everything to get the hardware stains off my shower. CLR, metal scrubbing pads, vinegar, and many other things. I thought I'd end up having to replace all the faucets. I saw this in a BuzzFeed article and thought, no way it's THAT good... It's that good. It's better than good. It's wild how good it is. My shower looks better than new. It took rust stains off the tile. It took years of hard water scale buildup off in seconds. It is literally a miracle product." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $5.97 (also available with a scrubbing sponge and in a two-pack).

Promising review: "Didn’t think it would work, but it DID with no scrubbing!! My husband didn’t think our grout was originally white, but I knew better. I put this on before bed on a section of grout in the shower, and woke up to gorgeous and bright white, no scrubbing at all the next morning. Just rinse it off. Absolutely buying another bottle. It wasn’t quite enough for my entire shower, but to be fair, we have a lot of small tiles. I think two bottles will get the whole shower floor. Bravo on a great product." —thekuan

Promising review: "I haven't used it for onions, but lots of other veggies. My knife skills never made it past amateur status. I don't have a mandolin (probably a good thing), and yet, I love to cook. This holder makes uniform slices for home-fried potatoes as well as my soup veggies. I've even used it for hard-boiled eggs for salads. All of a sudden, I've upped my game. It's easy to use, and easy to wash. Why didn't I know about this years ago? Love it!" —Karen 

Just spray and wipe — or leave it on for up to two minutes for caked-on messes.

Promising review: "Wow! A degreaser that actually works! I love the foam, which starts to work immediately on my stove top as well as cookware and other kitchen surfaces." —P. Webb

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sizes and a two-pack).

The set of 12 labels includes six blank ones so you can write your own and six pre-written ones with various bathroom needs (Cotton Balls, Cotton Swabs, Cotton Pads, Hair Ties, Floss Picks, Bath Salt).

Promising review: "These are actually cuter than I expected! They are a tad smaller than some I've seen, but they actually looked great and can hold plenty of cotton swabs and cotton balls in the spare bathrooms. I have mine on a serving tray with a candle and vase, and they look great without taking up too much space!" —tara savage

Get the set of four jars from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in packs of two and three).

Promising review: "Necessary tool to clean your cast iron pots and pans. Perfectly contoured to the rounded corners used by Lodge in their pans so you'll get any food stuck to your pan off easily. The plastic is sturdy and malleable but not so much that it will deform. Been using them for a couple months now, and I haven't had them break. And since I still can't get a properly seasoned coating on my pans, I have a lot of food that sticks (my fault), but these scrapers get pretty much everything off easily." —JGtz

Promising review: "This product is exactly what I needed for my bathroom sink! It holds a couple of toothbrushes, toothpaste, and hand soap (which I ordered separately). I threw out the one I had that ended up getting yucky moldy stuff at the bottom. Now I have no worries. It's the simple things in life." —ChangingLeaves

Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (available in two colors and two styles).

Promising review: "LOVE THIS PRODUCT! Saves me so many paper towels, easily washed in the dishwasher, and the small size saves space! Will always have one of these on hand for sure!" —Prime Time Review

Promising review: "This was a quarantine impulse buy for me: I suddenly want everything in my home perfectly organized. This was great. The top row fits my set of steak knives, and the bottom row holds miscellaneous knives for chopping." —MKB from CT

Get it from Amazon for $11.98+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "I bought these brushes thinking they might be handy, but they turned out to be amazing! I can clean places that are practically impossible to reach with anything else. The bristles are thin yet sturdy, allowing them to fit into tight spaces and do the job perfectly. Definitely a great buy!" —Homa

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ for a pack of three (available in 17 colors and other pack sizes).

Promising review: "My closet is very small, and these have been a godsend. They are very sturdy, so I’m not worried about them snapping under the weight of all the clothes, and they have been perfect. Exactly as described and exactly what I paid for." –Charlotte R.

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in packs of eight, 10, and 12).

Promising review: "This product works remarkably well. As a new parent, I have had a lot of spills and other stains to combat, and this has been a great product. I've also been using it on my husband's and my clothes!" —Morgan

Get it from Amazon for $7.97+ (available in various sizes and multipacks).

Promising review: "I love these! I have used these for years instead of a sponge or a dishrag. They hold up great, mop up crumbs and spills quickly, can be popped in the dishwasher to clean, and bring a bit of color to the sink area in my otherwise neutral kitchen." —Wynnefred

Febu is a small business that specializes in earth-friendly, non-toxic home products. 

Get a set of five from Amazon for $14.95 (available in 15 sets). 

Promising review: "I wish I would have bought this so much sooner! I feel like every cook needs this in their kitchen. This is so helpful, especially when trying to break up other meats than beef — nothing breaks down the same way beef does and tends to stay in big chunks. This handles everything like a dream! Excellent purchase! Very well made — not flimsy at all. Super high quality!" —TAV

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in seven colors and in packs of two).

Check out a TikTok of the scissors in action. Psst! It's dishwasher-safe!

Promising review: "This is a kitchen must-have. We use it all the time — it's so easy to use that even our kids use it. Very durable blade that continues to perform and get value for your money." —Dawn R. 

Ronan is a small business that specializes in multipurpose tools for home use.

Promising reviews: "I’m not even joking, this changed my life. As a songwriter, I just wish I bought this YEARS ago. All of it is such great quality too — suction cup always sticks, pencil almost never needs sharpening (I’m halfway through my second notepad with my current pencil), and the paper is nice and thick." —B. 

"I told my husband out of the blue a few months ago that I would love to have a waterproof notepad to record all of my shower thoughts. Lo and behold, he handed me this dandy notepad on my birthday, and I LOVE it! It is great quality, providing a satisfying writing experience and never smudging. I was worried it would feel weird to write with, but that has not been the case! I write lists, and my hubby and I leave silly notes for one another. Definitely a wonderful gift!" —Noah B. 

The strip contains five slots and six storage hooks.

Promising review: "Repeat customer! I purchased one to organize the garden tools (rake, hoe, cultivator, shovel, etc.) in our garage, and by alternating the tops of the tools up/down, I was able to fit them neatly in the holder. I liked it so much, I'm going to install another next to it for the other items. The hooks are a nice feature to hold our gloves and a simple plastic bag to hold things when needed." —Rob C.

Get it from Amazon for $17.97 (available in four colors, packs of two, and also with an extra small broom holder).

Promising review: "OMG, I love these things! Such a simple idea; how did I ever live without them? They hold all the different circumferences of spice bottles. If some spices are too big to place all in the same connected row, you can cut off a tab and separate them. It doesn't really affect the items on the shelves; you just have to push them back a little (maybe half an inch or so), so the spices have clearance when the door is shut." —Bridget D.

Get a set of six from Amazon for $9.97 (also available in sets of four in two colors).

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