BuzzFeed has rounded up more than two dozen products that add storage space to your home without any hammer work, and most need no tools at all.
The list comes from a BuzzFeed shopping editor who says home projects don't need to be scary. She says you can skip the toolbox for almost every idea here, though a few do call for a simple screwdriver. The picks cover closets, kitchens, and bathrooms, and most ship from Amazon or Etsy for under $30.
This site explains trends like this so you can get the point fast, without needing a dictionary to understand what's being sold to you. Here is what the list actually includes, broken into rooms.
What this means for you
If your closet, kitchen, or bathroom feels too small, you may not need new furniture. You may just need to use empty wall, door, or cabinet space better.
- Closets: A hoodie hanger holds six hoodies in one spot for $12.99 and up. An adjustable closet doubler adds a second hanging rod for $19.87. Wonder Hangers, sold in a 10-pack for $22.90, are said to triple closet space.
- Kitchens: An expandable shelf for plates costs $19.87. A magnetic stove shelf for spices runs $44.99 and up. A stackable can rack from Deco Brothers holds up to 36 cans.
- Bathrooms: An over-the-toilet shelving unit starts at $59.99. A suction cup shower caddy with angled shelves is $42.99. An outlet shelf for your toothbrush is $14.99 and up.
- Under sinks: An expandable under-sink kit that works around pipes costs $24.87 and up.
- Doors: Over-the-door organizers hold shoes, stuffed animals, hats, or hairstyling tools, with prices starting around $9.99.
- Fridge and pantry: A hanging shoe organizer works as pantry storage for $13.99 and up. A fridge door organizer for sauce packets is $11.99 for a four-pack.
Several of the items come from small businesses, including StoveShelf, Homelux Theory, DomeDock, The Roll Keeper on Etsy, and McMaster 3D on Etsy. Reviewers quoted in the original list say these products doubled or even tripled their usable space, cut down on clutter, and made it easier to find what they own.
Before you buy anything, measure the space you want to fix. A shelf, hook, or organizer only helps if it actually fits your door, cabinet, or closet height.
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