Whether it’s a cute clock, a better hand towel, or a brilliant kitchen appliance, you notice when someone has a weird thing in their home that works really well. These are those seemingly strange inventions that’ll make the day-to-day of your home life so much better — if you only knew where to find them. Let me save you some time. These weird-ass things for your home are so damn useful, Amazon's selling out of them. It’s one revelation after another.
This hack for staying dry while washing dishes
Tired of walking around with a wet shirt because you decided to wash some dishes? This sink splash guard stops the water from escaping the sink to wet your belly and dampen your shirt. It grabs onto the counter with suction cups and protects you while you work, and is easy to remove and stash when you don’t need it. It comes in two colors.
A night-light with personality
This motion sensor LED night-light is a helpful companion in the dark. It has three modes and many moods. It senses motion and turns on in the dark — or always — when it sees you coming. And it shares an expression, happy, sad, angry, or naughty, to make you feel less alone. You can adjust the brightness to suit your situation, and it's rechargeable, so you can put it anywhere. There are three options.
A better way to sit up in bed
Make sitting up in bed less of a struggle by installing this wedge pillow against the headboard. It makes it easy to set a pillow behind you without slowly sinking into the mattress or losing your pillow into the gap. It looks good on the bed when you aren’t using it, so you don’t have to worry about storing it. It comes in two sizes and even has a handy pocket for your phone or glasses on the side.
Thirsty balls instead of hand towels
Hang a cute fuzzy ball towel in your bathroom and skip the always-damp hand towel. This fluffy, microfiber ball absorbs water quickly and dries quickly, so it is always ready to go. And the long, chenille fingers wrap themselves around your hand and snuggle into your fingers so that drying your hands is fast and easy. This is a pack of two, and they come in three color options.
This tablet mount for creating mission control
Turn any tablet into a command center for your home. Use it to see who is ringing the doorbell and to control the music, ambient temperature, and lights. Keep track of everyone’s calendars and use it as a communication hub. This universal tablet wall mount lets you use an outdated iPad or a state-of-the-art tablet computer. Rotate, angle, and tip the screen for the best viewing angle while the clamp system holds your tablet securely.
A dog that stops drafts and bugs from getting in under the door
That small gap under your door might not seem like a big deal, but it is letting in all sorts of things you can’t see: sound, cold air, bugs, and smells. This cute dog door draft stopper is the sentinel you need to seal that breach. Filled with sand, it is heavy and dense enough to stop anything that’s trying to slip under that door. When the door is in play, loop the hanging cord over the doorknob. It comes in eight sizes and four styles, some of which are cats.
This lamp that attaches to your headboard
Reading in bed is a lot easier if you have enough light. This headboard reading light lets you put that light right where you need it. It hooks right over the headboard and comes with a remote so you can dim or brighten the light. It even has a timer, so it shuts off if you fall asleep while reading. Choose from two colors.
The wall hooks with tentacles
These cute octopus wall hooks bring some nautical style to your bathroom. These tentacled cephalopods are the perfect size for hanging towels, washcloths, and other personal care tools, and they look cute even when they aren’t doing any job at all. This is a pack of five.
An earring organizer styled after your closet
Keeping track of a jewelry collection is an organizational challenge. This earring organizer stand is designed after a system that is well-known to work for clothing. It uses tiny coat hangers and a hanging bar to keep everything organized yet easy to see and sort through. The two bars are in two heights to accommodate long earrings and shorter ones. “Adorable!” wrote one reviewer. “And it keeps my earrings organized and easy to see.” It comes in five colors.
This slender brush for cleaning window tracks
Getting window tracks clean seems like the job of a specialist. But it really just requires a specialized tool. This window track cleaning brush is the tool you want. It scrubs those hard-to-reach tracks, getting dirt, grease, and dust out so the windows slide easily. This is a pack of two, and they come in lots of colors.
A sponge holder that goes in the sink
This sponge holder is a clever solution to the eternal problem of where to stash the dishwashing sponge so it drips dry without making a mess on the counters. It loops over the faucet and puts a clever, low-profile, perforated hammock right where you want it. You can also hook it over the divider in a double sink.
This clip that’s a better way to seal a bread bag
Toss those annoying plastic tabs that come with the bread, and use these bread bag clips to hold the bag closed. They are easy to use. Spin the bag and snap them on. “A great invention! No more hassle with those cheap plastic tags,” wrote one reviewer. “They stay in place and hold the bag twisted and sealed up.” This is a pack of 10 in an assortment of either bright or pastel colors.
The wall hooks that hold your toothbrush
Does your bathroom lack storage? Okay, but have you gone vertical? These toothbrush holders let you turn a big mirror or tiled wall into a storage solution. Peel and stick them onto any smooth surface, and you can hang things from them, jam a toothbrush or razor into their lollipop-shaped arms, or use them to hang a towel. There are seven color options, and they come in a pack of five or six.
Cedar flowers for the closet
Cedar Wood Closet Freshener for Clothes Hangers: 30 Cedar Wood Flowers for Wardrobe Closet – Cedar Hangers – Wood Ring Pack – Closet Freshener LAVODIA
Amazon -Freshen your closet and keep bugs at bay by hanging these cedar wood flowers right on the coat hangers. They look cute, but bugs hate them and will stay away. They have a light cedar scent you can refresh by sanding them with the included sandpaper, and there are so many in the package that you will want to toss them into drawers, closets, and storage bins.
A steamer for faster, better cleaning
BISSELL Steam Shot Omni Pressurized Handheld Multi-Surface Natural Portable Steam Cleaner with 7 tools for tile, grout, windows, bathrooms, kitchen, auto
Amazon -Get ready to tear through your house, leaving behind you a swath of cleanliness. This portable steam cleaner blasts away dirt, stains, germs, and gunk from every surface without using any chemicals. Just fill it with water, snap on the appropriate attachment, and use high-pressure steam to clean everything from the shower stall to the kids’ stuffed animals. It comes with seven tools and a measuring cup with a pour spout.
This phone holder for the shower
Bring your phone into the shower so you don’t miss the doorbell, can keep an eye on your kids or pet, or just listen to music. This waterproof shower phone holder keeps it safe from water, steam, and soap, and allows you to use the touch screen while it is securely mounted to the wall. The screen rotates, and you can pop it off the wall and use it as a stand, too. It comes in white or black.
The smart way to strain a pan
Instead of cleaning the sink to find space for a huge colander, snap this pot strainer right onto the pasta pot and pour the water off, right over the dirty dishes. “It looks weird but works great,” wrote one reviewer. “It’s less bulky than a colander to store or wash in the dishwasher.” It stores easily in a drawer and comes in six colors.
A safe way to set down a hair appliance
Using a flat or curling iron can be hazardous. If you don’t have a plan for where to set it down, you could burn the counter or yourself or even start a fire. This iron holster keeps you and your bathroom safe. Suction it to the edge of the sink and drop the hot iron into it when you need to set it down. The silicone can handle up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. It comes in three colors.
This night-light that looks like stained glass
Why plug a plain plastic night-light into that outlet when you can grace your space with this stained glass night-light that transforms the bathroom or a corner of the kitchen into a magical cathedral. It turns on automatically when the room is dark and turns off again when the lights are on. It’s dimmable and comes in 26 styles and colors.
A cooking cheat sheet you can stick to the fridge
Your air fryer is fast and churns out delicious meals while you relax. This cooking guide makes getting food into it fast and easy. It’s a cheat sheet for times and temperatures, and you can hang it — magnetically or from a hook — somewhere handy so it’s easy to turn on the air fryer and get a meal cooking. There are cheat sheets for the Instant Pot and the Keto diet, too.
This stool that makes it easier to go
High toilets are comfortable to sit on, but that’s not really what a toilet is for, is it? If yours is making it difficult for you to “go,” add this toilet stool to your throne. It elevates your legs to mimic a squatting position and lines up your inner plumbing to facilitate elimination. “Makes you wonder why humans ever decided sitting at a 90-degree angle was a good idea,” wrote one reviewer. “After using it, going back to a regular setup feels… wrong. Like you’re defying evolution.” This two-piece unit converts from 7 to 9 inches high.
This diffuser that looks like a plant
This clever essential oil diffuser looks like a potted plant, so you can store it out in the open, treating it like decor. When you want to scent the room with it, fill it with water and add a few drops of your favorite essential oil. A scented cool mist will emanate from amid the flowers. Tap the button on the base to turn on its seven-color night light for even more mood-enhancing style. Choose from seven styles.
A handy conversion chart for the kitchen
Talented Kitchen Conversion Chart Magnet - Metric Measurement Conversion for Cooking, Baking, Fridge Decor (5x7 in)
Amazon -Converting recipes just got a lot easier. Stick this conversion chart magnet to the fridge and glance to quickly convert ounces to tablespoons, cups, liters, and more. It converts oven temperatures, cups, quarts, and weights. And it is always within an easy glance, so you can do your conversions as you bake, even if your hands are covered in flour.
A toilet rug with cat eyes
This U-shaped toilet rug is the sight gag you need every time you go to the bathroom. It looks like a cat is staring back at you, which goes well with the sound of the cat meowing outside the door to be let in. “Squealed out loud when I saw this,” wrote one reviewer. “I love that the ears are made by the shape of the toilet.” It comes in three colors.
This do-not-disturb sign for your office
When you work at home — or have hobbies that require concentration — being interrupted is a hazard. People don’t know if you are busy or in need of a distraction unless you tell them. This Do-Not-Disturb sign signals when it is a good time. It’s magnetic or adhesive, so you can stick it to your door, and it is easy to slide the message from “busy” to “available.” Choose from three message styles.
A cute way to store TP in a stack
Keeping a few spare rolls of toilet paper within easy reach in the bathroom can save you or a guest from an embarrassing moment. These sheep toilet roll holders turn those spare rolls into a cute display. Stack the roll on the legs. Add the cartoonish face. And stack them. Everyone will smile — and know where to get a roll if they run out.
Stickers that block blue light
Light pollution is invading your home. These light-blocking stickers tame it. Stick them over the proliferation of indicator lights, digital readouts, and more that fill your home with blue light that interrupts your natural circadian rhythms and keeps you from sleeping well. This is a pack of two sheets. One has stickers in the common shapes you will need. The other lets you cut custom shapes.
Lights for stairs and dark hallways
There is no reason to endure a dark stairway or hallway when these LED stair lights are so easy to install. Peel and stick them to the stair riser, wall, or another surface — or use the included screws — and they will turn on when you approach and turn off again when no one is around. This is a pack of three.
The fix for your front load washer
The problem with that beautiful washing machine you invested in? You have to leave the door open, or it grows mold inside. That means it takes up too much space and invites pets and children to hide (at their peril) inside. This door prop solves this problem by holding the door ajar. The interior dries out, but the door is out of the way, and that hiding space is less tempting. It comes in two colors.
This appliance slider for a high-functioning kitchen
Moving your mixer, coffee machine, and other appliances out from under the cupboard so you can use them is a hassle. The machine is heavy and makes an awful, dragging noise that might damage the counter. This bamboo appliance slider is a better way. It looks good, and it pulls the appliance out smoothly, quietly, and with little effort. It comes in six sizes.
A duster that can handle ceiling fans
Add this ceiling fan duster to your cleaning kit and save yourself some time and struggle. The telescoping handle reaches high places. And the microfiber dusting head slides over ceiling fan blades and holds onto dust and dirt. You can swap the head for a mop head, too, so you can use this tool all over the house. It comes with two fluffy chenille and two flat microfiber replacement heads.
This cat to hold your razor
This cat razor holder transforms an ordinary storage solution into a moment of fun and a reflection of your personal style. The outstretched paws are the perfect place to rest a razor, hang a loofah, or keep a comb within reach. Peel and stick it to the mirror or wall, and your personal care items will be easy to find, clean, and dry. There are four animals to choose from.
The cable management box that looks like books
Keeping a collection of chargers, cords, and plugs near your bed or favorite chair is a smart, utilitarian organization solution. Aesthetically, though, it is terrible. It looks messy, invites clutter, and drags your clean, minimalist style into hoarder territory. This decorative cable management box lets you have your convenient wires but hides them inside what looks like a stack of books. No one will suspect it is anything else. Choose from 11 book collections and four styles.
A light for inside your mailbox
Reaching your hand into a dark, unknowable mailbox is a moment of daily bravery you can put behind you now. Install this motion-sensor mailbox light that turns on when you open the mailbox so you can see what’s happening in there. Spiders? Snakes? Practical jokes? Whatever it is, you will see it before you touch it. The light attaches magnetically.
This rack that fits over the sink
This clever over-the-sink kitchen rack is the tool you didn’t know you needed. Set it at the edge of the sink so you can set the sponge there, dry a glass after you sip water, drape a washcloth over the rails, and drop a dish brush where it’s out of the fray and handy. You will find many other uses for it as well. It telescopes from 12 inches to 22 inches and comes in five colors.
A better way to wipe without wipes
If you like wet wipes but don’t like the danger they pose to your plumbing, this toilet tissue spray is a brilliant alternative. Spray it onto your own, plumbing-safe TP to create an ad hoc wet wipe that cleans you up and flushes without a problem. “Unlike wipes, it is completely flushable and leaves you feeling cleaner than ever,” wrote one reviewer. This is a pack of two.
A pillow for your knees
If you sleep on your side, tuck this memory foam pillow between your knees, and you will wake without back pain. Elevating your top leg puts your spine in alignment so it doesn’t get bent out of shape or injured in the night. The concave shape makes it easy to hold onto when you roll over, and the soft, washable cover is gentle on your skin. It comes in four colors and two sizes.
The hanger that expands your closet
Make some room in your closet by hanging your pants, leggings, or skirts on these pants hangers that put five garments in the same space a standard hanger occupies. Hook both hangers to the bar. Load it up with clothing, and let one hook drop so those items hang in a vertical line. This is a two-pack, and there are four colors to choose from.
The drying rack you need for sweaters
When a garment needs to dry flat, it becomes a logistical problem in most homes. Cover the dining table with sweaters? Turn every chair into a drying surface? And you have to remember to flip those garments, or they won’t dry. This over-the-door folding drying rack solves this problem. It holds three garments at once, in an out-of-the-way space, on a mesh surface that lets air get to both sides of your delicates. It folds flat for storage.
This laundry room rack that’s magnetic
Once installed, you will wonder how you lived without this genius laundry room upgrade. Stick the magnetic hanger holder to the side of your dryer, and you have a place to hang clothes as they come out of the dryer. Or use it to hang delicate items that can’t go into the dryer. It’s simple but powerful, however you use it. It comes in black or white.
An easy way to label & store sheets
Niagara 8 Pack Bed Sheet Organizer and Storage Label Bands - Fully Elastic Stretchable Linen Closet Organizers and Storage - Bed Sheet Organizer Bands for Bed Sheets, Duvets (Twin, Full, Queen, King)
Amazon -Folding sheets is bad enough. But once you have the task done and the sheets stashed on a shelf, how do you know which sheets go on which bed without unfolding them again? These linen closet organizers identify them. Stretch the elastic bands over your sheets so it’s easy to grab the one you need. It prevents them from unfolding accidentally, too. Choose from five label options.
This quick fix for sheets that pop off in the night
Tired of the sheets popping off the bed? This bed sheet holder secures them with a huge rubber band. You don’t have to lift the mattress to secure difficult clips. It’s easy to take off when you want to wash the sheets. And it holds that fitted sheet securely, no matter how feeble its own elastic has become. “This is a great invention!!” wrote one reviewer. “[A] very simple but genius idea!” It comes in three sizes.
A wall hanger that organizes papers
Keep your papers within reach but off your desk with this wall-mounted organizer that puts a few pockets in a handy spot on the wall. Use it to sort the mail as it arrives or to keep projects you are working on within reach. It hangs easily from a hook and has three pockets. This is a pack of two, so it could serve as a work-from-home storage system.
A corner rug for the work area in your kitchen
This corner kitchen rug solves the awkward problem of how to put a soft surface under your feet in a kitchen workspace that’s shaped like a corner. And it solves it beautifully. The braided surface feels great underfoot and is absorbent, so spilled ice doesn’t turn into a slippery puddle. And the grippy backing prevents it from sliding around. It comes in four colors.
The light that transforms your toilet
Turn the toilet into a guiding light that helps you stumble your way to your destination without turning on harsh overhead lights. This toilet light attaches to the rim and lights the bowl’s interior, turning the toilet into a modern night-light that transforms the room and makes it easier to navigate. Choose one of 16 colors, set the brightness, and it will turn on when it senses you are in the room and turn off again when you leave.
A stained glass window film that solves so many problems
A dirty window that’s too high to clean? An ugly view? Not enough privacy? Too much light to sleep? This stained glass window film transforms any or all of these problems into a glimpse of beauty. The dirty window becomes a piece of art. The view is replaced with flowers that block prying eyes from seeing in. And it filters and softens the light without eliminating it. Choose from seven patterns.
A system for managing the dishes
Are the dishes dirty or clean? This is one domestic friction point that can be solved with a simple system. This clean dirty sign tells whoever comes along after you the status of the dishwasher. When you empty it and load dishes into it, flip the sign to dirty. When you run a load, flip it back to clean. The pan is kitchen appropriate, and it mounts with an adhesive or a magnet.
Magnets that stop your creepy shower curtain
Powerful Anti-Billowing Magnetic Shower Curtain Weights for Splash-Free Bath Experience - 360° Silicone Wrapped - Will Never Rust - Heavy Magnets Prevent Curtain Liners from Blowing | 4 Pairs | Pink
Amazon -A shower curtain that billows and grabs your legs as you shower is so creepy. These magnetic shower curtain weights stop that inappropriate behavior. Just snap the magnets together along the bottom seam of your shower curtain, and it holds it down, no matter what happens with cold air and hot water to make it want to billow all over you. Choose from five colors.
A house-shaped alarm clock
Driini Digital House Shaped Alarm Clock with Temperature Display (Dark Wood) – Modern Aesthetic with Cute Cube Frame and White LED Dimmer - Perfect Small Desk Clock for Bedside Table or Bedroom Mantle
Amazon -An alarm clock is one of life’s necessities. But does it have to be ugly? No! This house-shaped alarm clock is adorable. It looks like a cute house with the lights on. It displays the time or interior temperature on the side of the house, and the alarm is gentle. You can turn the lights on or off, and the alarm is optional, too. Choose from two sizes and three colors.
The plant stand that lets you move anything heavy
GARGENTOL Rolling Plant Stand with Wheels, 1 Pack Heavy Duty Metal Plant Caddy 11 Inch Wrought Iron Plant Dolly Outdoor Round Plant Rollers Stand for Large Potted Plants and Flower Pot, Black
Amazon -Make it easy to move plants around — no matter how heavy and bulky they are — by setting them on this rolling plant stand. The decorative metal stand has wheels that lock, so you can move the plant wherever you want it and stop it from rolling away. It’s a great solution for large appliances, trash cans, and other items you want to move around easily, too.
This outlet cover that’s also a night-light
Convert your outlet to a night-light without wasting a plug for the task by replacing the plate with this wall plate light. It is motion sensing, so it automatically illuminates the floor or counter below it when it detects movement. It’s easy to install and comes in four colors.
A soft & pretty couch cover for pet lovers
With this sofa cushion protector on the job, you can stop worrying if your pet is sleeping on the couch and start inviting them to join you there. It looks pretty, feels deliciously soft, and is easy to wash. The grippy underside keeps it securely fixed to the couch while it protects the upholstery from muddy paws, bone chewing, and shedding. It comes in eight colors and three sizes.
This quick fix for curling rugs
Why do rugs eventually start to curl up at the corners? Your job is not to understand why. It is to protect yourself and your friends and family from tripping over that curled edge and getting hurt. These rug corner grippers are the way. Secure them to each corner of that rug, and they will hold the corner down while gripping the floor so the rug is safe and secure.
A tentacled door handle
Why use an ordinary door handle when you can completely elevate the style of your space, piece of furniture, or cabinets with this incredible octopus door handle that lets you shake hands with the kraken every time you go through that door or open that cupboard. It installs with four screws and works indoors or out.
This electric scrubber that makes cleaning easier
Why wear yourself out scrubbing tile, tubs, sinks, and pans when this electric spin scrubber will do that job for you? Just aim one of the snap-on attachments — flat brush, corner brush, scrubber, sponge, or soft microfiber — at the task and push the button. It has two speeds and is rechargeable. “It works for everything,” wrote one reviewer. “The kitchen, shower, bathroom, and even some fabric stains.” It comes in three colors.
