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These are the household problem-solvers for things that are broken, awkward, worn-out, or just plan irritating.

Sometimes you just need a WD-40 pen, a roll of window film, a fabric defuzzer, or another small-but-mighty fix that'll make your space work better and irritate you less. Below is a group of findings that'll truly make life easier, because once you spot a problem, it's hard to unsee it. 

You get a set of 100 stickers made to fit all sorts of electronics, so you can find the ones that will work perfectly for you.

Promising review: "Ingenious little idea. I suffer from migraines, so I know how a little LED light can irritate you in an otherwise pitch-black room. This product does a great job of dimming those harsh LED indicators that EVERYTHING seems to have nowadays. They are neat, not unsightly." —Jarom A. Daszko

Get a pack of 100 from Amazon for $4.99.

Promising review: "These are my all-time favorite rubber bumpers. This is the second time I've purchased these, and it won't be the last. This pack of bumpers is perfect for kitchen or bathroom cabinet doors to cushion a soft close for sound dampening, hanging artwork to keep it from shifting on the wall, and for almost any objects that sit to protect furniture from scratches. They are durable, not visible because they're clear, and have great self-adhesive backing. The thing I love the most is that they're flat on the top, which makes their grip ideal — unlike others with rounded tops. They are made of soft and eco-friendly polyurethane, and measure 0.5" x 0.5" x 0.15" high. Highly recommend." —selfrisinmojo and his quirky assistant 😊

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in four pack sizes).

The handle can even help unscrew your vacuum faceplate for easy access.

Promising review: "I bought this to clean the hair from a small round hair brush. The bristles are staggered as opposed to in a row, so I thought cleaning it would be a challenge. I was pleasantlty surprised by how this simple tool effectively removed the hair from the brush. It looks brand new now! I'm a "gadget girl" and this definitely ranks among my top 10 favorites :)" —Farmer Judy

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: "Bought this for my boyfriend's sagging couch. Had purchased cushions that were supposed to slide under each section, but they were too small for each section and were uncomfortable. This was the exact right size and fit perfectly. Now the couch is much more comfortable and is a lot cheaper than buying a new couch!" —N. Bakos

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in six sizes).

Check out a TikTok of the foaming pink drain cleaner in action. 

Promising review: "Wow! I don't think I've ever been more excited to use a cleaning product before. Who knew you could get so much satisfaction from a drain cleaner? I could probably make an ASMR video and post it, as it is that satisfying! Even though I had to angle this over my sink drain to avoid the low faucet, it worked perfectly. The foam went down the drain and up through the overflow, bringing lots of black, yucky gunk with it. I have used lots of drain cleaners before, but not one that actually came up through the overflow. I'd never even considered what stuff was in there. It did a great job of cleaning everything out, and it left the sink smelling fresh and clean as well." —Amazon Customer 

Slobproof is a small business that makes paint touch-up pens.

Promising review: "I keep these in my kitchen drawer, and it's SO convenient for my painted cabinets! I moved into a house with older wood cabinets, and because it’s such a small kitchen, I knew that painting the cabinets white (actually went with cream!) would make it feel so much larger! I LOVE the way they look, but inevitably (even though I sanded and prepped), I’ll get little chips in the paint. These touch-up pens stay in my junk drawer full of paint at all times. The cap makes it so it never dries out and stays super clean. But I’m able to grab them any time and just touch things up so my cabinets ALWAYS look fresh." —Claire Flores

Get it from Slobproof on Amazon for $14.99+ (available in a pack of two or five).

Promising review: "It’s been keeping us from staring at the siding of our neighbor's house while still letting in the light into our dining room for more than a year and still going strong! Bonus is that it keeps the dog from barking because the neighbor kids no longer put their faces to the window and taunt the dog. Easy to put up, stayed in place. Would buy again!" —Pet Lover 0306

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in nine styles and 19 sizes).

My colleague Heather Braga used this and said it worked amazingly well: There wasn't a lot of ventilation in my apartment bathroom, so the grout used to get gunky and gross-looking from the humidity. I had been battling this specific bathroom grime for weeks and tried a whole array of products to no avail. Finally, I purchased Skylarlife Home Mold and Mildew Remover Gel. The results were outstanding. It’s super simple: put on a pair of gloves and apply the clear gel around your grout. Let it sit for five to six hours (I suggest opening all your windows, it’s got a strong smell), then rinse it off with cold water. 

Promising review: "Wow! I would give this 10 stars if I could. We've had issues for a few years with the caulking behind the handle of our kitchen faucet turning black from mildew. We've scrubbed with what seems like a million different products, with no luck. We were actually just talking about ripping out the caulking and doing a total replacement. But my husband saw this online the other day and decided to order it. Almost immediately, when he applied it, you could see it was starting to work. We left it on overnight, and the black is COMPLETELY GONE! It's incredible. 1,000% worth the (small) investment." —Nicole D.

Promising review: "The chair covers fit well. They look great, and the fabric is thick and durable. You can throw it in the wash if food falls on it." —Kumar Singh

"These are the only covers that fit my ginormous dining chairs! When I tried them on, I was ecstatic to find they actually fit. The fabric is stretchy, beautiful, soft, and feels luxurious. Not gonna lie, it was a test of my endurance to wrestle them on all 6 chairs, but so worth the effort! At first glance, you can’t tell they’re slipcovers at all. The sides of the seats are fully covered, and it lies flat to the back of the seat itself (no bubble). My stained chairs now look amazing, and I’m excited to get other colors to change things up. I absolutely recommend these slipcovers!" —BuzzyBee+3

Get it from Amazon for $19.94+ (available in 17 colors/patterns and sets of two, four, and six, and regular and large sizes).

Note: If these leave a sticky residue, try using a product like Goo Gone to remove it. 

Barnakl is a small business that makes ceiling fan filters. 

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 more crisp and was easier to breathe in our home. So simple and effective!" —Haylee Marez

"We have these on every ceiling fan in our house and have noticed such a difference since installing them! There is less dust on our furniture, and the general air quality in our rooms has improved. There is no longer dust build-up on our fan blades. Super easy to install!" —Hannah McClam

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $18.39 (also available in a five-pack).

Promising review: "I needed it for my bathroom sink. I doubted it would work as easily and quickly as advertised, but it did. I thought I’d really have to work it for it to work. Super impressed. Took like a minute, if that. A piece of advice, though, if your sink has that overflow drain, put a sponge or something over it. Water and gunk will plunge out of the hole, and if you aren’t expecting it will make a mess." —A

Get it from Amazon for $14.44+ (available in small and large sizes).

These hooks saved the day (and my walls) after I failed miserably with nails, screws, and adhesive strips while trying to put together a gallery wall in my dining room. Instead of fumbling to find a study to drill into (what am I, a magician?) or risking smashed fingers with another ill-fitting nail, I used these to hang my art quickly and safely. You just push them into the wall and twist until only the hook portion is visible. No stud-finding, no pre-drilling, no anchors — just push, twist, and hang. I honestly don't understand why these aren't in every household. They're that good.

Promising review: "This is the best product! It fits perfectly, doesn't slip, and stops everything from falling between the stove and counter. It lies flat, it looks good, it's easy to clean, and durable. I have tried two other metal stove gap covers, and they weren't as good. I love this product!" —Kindle Customer

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes and three colors).

Promising review: "This product works — see the change in our bathroom floor as shown in the attached picture, with the number of applications indicated within each sub-picture. It took us three applications to fully clean up our shower! We sprayed this product after showering, while the floor was still wet, and then waited 24 hours to clean up the residues. One cannot expect immediate results (i.e. within a few hours). Rather, a clean floor takes many days. Your patience will be rewarded, though!" —J.B.

Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in two scents).

Promising review: "Recommended off TikTok and I love. I didn’t realize how many holes were in the walls until I got this product! Easy to use and good filling. Much better than a tub of spackle for small fixes." —Leigh Helsel

Promising review: "I finally invested in blackout curtains for my room and my kids' room, and now I’m kicking myself for not doing it sooner! These curtains do exactly what they are supposed to do. My kids are early risers, usually getting up when the sun comes up. Today, I was able to sleep until 9:30 because they were still in bed! I woke up not even knowing what time it was because my room was still so dark, haha! These especially made a huge difference in my room, which faces the side of the house where the sun rises. These curtains are silky, which I wasn’t expecting, but they give a sleek appearance. I highly recommend this brand." —Key Monique

Get it from Amazon for $19.49+ (available in a variety of sizes and colors).

The battery-operated model does need two AA batteries to work!

Promising reviews: "This is amazing!!! I have a chair that, when my cats were kittens, they shredded. It was brand new, and they destroyed it within six months. I live alone, and no one ever comes over, so I just deal with the chair with dreams of reupholstering it someday. A few days ago, I saw someone's review for this one, so I immediately bought it. It was so easy to use and did an amazing job! I spent probably 90 minutes total doing my entire oversize chair and then spot cleaned it. It looks brand new! I have my awesome chair back! $12 and less than two hours of my time, and my favorite chair is restored. I'm so happy!!" —StormyMorning

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

And checkout one BuzzFeed writer's full Conair fabric defuzzer review here!

Promising review: "My 3-year-old recently decided to channel his inner Van Gogh on our stairwell wall, and red crayon was EVERYWHERE. I tried every possible cleaning solution, and nothing was getting it off. I heard about the Pink Stuff on TikTok and decided it was worth a shot. This stuff is a miracle worker! With a sponge and some elbow grease, I was able to remove all the crayon within 10 minutes. There’s absolutely no trace of the crayon left, and it didn’t ruin my paint! One thing to note — it seems to work better on certain colors than others. I recently used it to try and remove blue crayon from our white art table, and while it got most of the blue off, there’s definitely still a faint stain where the crayon used to be. But hey, it’s worlds better than before!" —Casey Blaine

Promising review: "Bought this air purifier and noticed a difference in the air quality within the first hour (I live in a studio). The app is a nice feature; I could see the air becoming more polluted during the fireworks display near my apartments, and it only took like 30 minutes to bring it back to excellent air quality." —Knowledge Is Power

PLUS: This also makes sure that your air-conditioning and heat doesn't escape under your doors, thus saving you energy and money!

Promising review: "This product works really well! I needed a quick fix to my home office situation. I live in an apartment in Manhattan and never noticed how much sound comes in and out until I had to be on conference calls working from home! This little tape made a big difference, took me a couple of minutes to install." —Sandra Revueltas

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

These have a built-in magnet that'll stick on most metals, or you can use the included adhesive tape to tape them onto an existing surface.

Promising review: "These lights are so worth it. I have a closet with no light in it, and I installed these in maybe two minutes flat, and it has completely fixed my disdain for the previously dark and disorganized closet. If you think you need these, you probably do." —HD

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes and in warm or white light).

There are separate cushions for the covers and straps, so the cover stays in place even after lots of usage.

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 $39.79+ (available in five sizes and 15 colors).

Before adding this to your cart, you have the option to customize it, including selecting from 14 lengths and 15 colors (including custom colors). The CovoBox is made from reclaimed books and sustainable wood.

Covogoods is a family-owned small business creating home decor in Utah!

Promising review: "I’m pretty sure I’ve never loved a purchase from Amazon as much as I love this one, and I’ve been a Prime member since Day 1. This product is EXTREMELY well-made and very unique. Plus, it does the job of hiding the ugly routers and cords. And the customer service was great and responsive. I was a little hesitant to spend the money on this but after years of living with the husband’s pile of technology, the money was well spent!" —AmazonEmme

Get it from Covogoods from Amazon Handmade for $39+.

See it in all its pretty glory in Teresa Caruso's TikTok video.

Promising review: "I don’t have a lot of counter space, so I wanted something to store my hair dryer. This works great, and it matches my house beautifully!" —Amjohnson247

Get it from Amazon for $22.09+ (available in three metal finishes).

Promising review: "Where do I start? I absolutely LOVE this product. I wanted to replace our bathroom mirror, but due to its size, it would have cost a lot! I came across this on Amazon and decided to give it a try. The application process was super easy and applied without bubbles as long as you go slowly and rub it down as you go. I kid you not. It looks like wood and feels like it, too! You can feel and see the 'wood grain.' It’s absolutely stunning and looks like I bought a whole new mirror." —Taylor

Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in two widths and eight colors).

No electrician required, thanks to those plugs. This set is designed so you can easily add or take off however many lights you need, depending on how long your counter is. 

Use a Command Strip to put the remote control's included bracket on the wall or side of the fridge (or wherever makes sense to you), and you can use it like a light switch to easily turn them on and off! 

Promising review: "These puck lights are awesome and look great in my kitchen!  They're plenty bright. I did warm white and it's perfect. I ran most wiring through the cabinets since I did below and above the cabinets, but it wasn't difficult. I did have to run one wire across the top of the backsplash tile, but it's not noticeable now that I secured it better. Highly recommend!" —cls

Get it from Amazon for $38.21+ (available in warm white or daylight white). 

Promising review: "We placed several ledges in different sizes on a large, blank wall in our loft. Instead of hanging pictures that always seem to tilt to one side, we have a combination of pictures, certificates, drawings by the kids, decorative signs, etc. that we can swap out whenever we want." —Rosemary

Get it from Ikea for $9.99 (also available in bamboo for $19.99 and transparent for $24.99).

Be sure to clean your grout beforehand, as this pen covers stains that will be easier to cover if the surface is clean.

There are 11 different grout colors available: white, winter gray, light gray, gray, dark gray, black, ivory, cream, beige, brown, and terracotta. You can view all the colors here.

Promising review: "Used this white grout pen to refresh our master bathroom counter tile and shower circa 1990. The grout was still in place but was discolored.It worked wonderfully! I used a paper towel to wipe off any overlap on the tile as I worked. I definitely recommend!" —Mich

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in a narrow or wide tip).

Promising review: "If you need to Marie Kondo your closet, this is really useful, and it looks really nice. I got the gray ones. Bought two to see how they were. Perfect. Bought six more. Loving it!!! Really recommended this product, ready to install and very sturdy." —Nicolò R.

You just have to add the photos! (Oh, and multiple reviewers say they're definitely light enough to hang with Command Picture Hanging Strips, if that's more your style.)

Promising review: "Great quality. I'm in love with these frames! Pictures do not do them justice. I'm so glad I found these. They're so affordable and elegant looking that I purchased another set to separate in threes and place around the house. They all came in great shape, and the installation was simple. The template it comes with is super helpful. If you're debating, purchase them. You won't be disappointed." —Jennifer Zuniga

Get the pictured pack of 9 frames from Amazon for $67.99+ (about $6.67 per frame; available in two sizes and eight colors). 

Promising review: "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 had found these sooner!" —Amazon Customer

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

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 $18.95+ (available in two styles, three sizes, and three configurations).

Promising review: "This vacuum is amazing. I first heard of it on TikTok, where people were using it to clean their stairs, mattresses, car seats, etc., and from the videos, it already looked amazing. But considering how dirty my dining chair cushions were, I was a little bit apprehensive and skeptical. I purchased the item and used it on my chairs for the first time, and the results were SO AMAZING. Best vacuum I've ever used. I even bought a second one!" —Davina

Get it from Amazon for $129.99+. There's also a smaller version if you're tight on storage space. 

The white is a soft bristle, best for wheels, carpet, upholstery, glass, and leather; the yellow is a medium bristle, best for bathroom, bathtub, shower, tile, and porcelain; the green is a medium bristle, best for kitchen, stoves, cabinets, countertops, and linoleum; the blue is a medium bristle, best for boats, pools, canoe/kayaks, hot tubs, and plastics; the red is a stiff bristle, best for outdoors, siding, brick, garage, and gutter; and the black is a hard bristle, best for grills, loose paint, furnaces, ovens, and industrial use.

Drill Brush is a small business based in New York State that makes cleaning brushes that attach to drills. It was started in 2007 by a former electrician who suffered from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and needed a way to clean without causing him harm.

Promising review: "These brushes worked flawlessly. I have a 24-year-old home that has not been remodeled yet. The master bath shower tile and fiberglass shower pan were in pretty bad shape. We tried many types of cleaners to remove residual soap and hard water stains with little success. As a last-ditch effort, I purchased these brushes. They worked amazingly well. Using Krud Kutter and these brushes removed every bit of the dirt and polished those tiles so that they shine brilliantly like they did when they were new. I am completely satisfied with my purchase of these brushes. They are well made and held up beautifully to the forces I applied while using them." —Tom S4TX

Get the set of three from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in seven colors).

My colleague Mallory Mower has this and loves it: "I use this in my kitchen! I have to admit...it hasn't exaaactly helped with organization. What it *has* done is created a neat and orderly spot for my utensils...opening up a ton of extra drawer space for my unruly stash of pens, bouillon cubes, drink flavor packets, and the like. Long story short — I recommend this for tidy and messy folks alike!"

Promising review: "We were short on storage and drawer space, and this worked perfectly for our tiny drawer!" —Angela McMichael

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Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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This piece is by Sally Elshorafa, the Home and Garden Editor at BuzzFeed Shopping. She’s written hundreds of stories about furniture, decor, cleaning, gardening, and home upgrades, all with one goal: to sift through the nonsense and surface what’s actually worth your money.