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These days, there’s seemingly a product for everything. And while it doesn’t make sense to fill your home with one-function knick-knacks, sometimes investing in a gadget or accessory makes sense if it eliminates daily inconveniences.
Whether you want to be outside (but hate the heat wave right now) or want to wash your hands without dirtying the sink handles in the process, there are plenty of home upgrades that feel subtle but add up to make a huge difference. So whether you want a mess-free pancake mixer, a bike helmet that fits easily in your bag, or an alarm clock that doesn’t abruptly wake you up, keep reading to see our favorite products to solve all of life’s most annoying problems.
23 products that solve every little problem you have:
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Mission Cooling Performance Hat, available on Amazon, $19.88
If you’re bogged down by the current heat waves, this baseball cap gets 23 degrees cooler when you wet it, making it a genius (and affordable) hack for those summer hikes.
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Atomic Bear Paracord Bracelet, available on Amazon, $10.99
Whether you stumble upon any hiking issues (or just want some peace of mind when you’re on a particularly long one), this survival bracelet packs a punch. It comes with a 10-foot paracord, compass, fire starter, and small cutting tool.
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Amazon Smart Plug, available on Amazon, $24.99
Simply put, this plug turns any outlet into one that can be voice-controlled, whether it’s for your coffee maker or TV. It’s especially handy if you live in a big home and want a few more appliances to be hands-free.
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Closca Bike Helmet, available on Amazon, $39.90
One of our favorite bike helmets and best products we’ve ever tested, this super-lightweight helmet folds down to almost half its size for easy backpack storage.
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OXO Good Grips 8-Piece POP Container, available on Amazon, $67.95
If half-filled bags of flour are the bane of your existence, these clear, easy-to-use plastic containers are perfect for storing and labeling all your ingredients without having to desperately fumble around your shelves every time you need baking soda.
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Native Union Night 10 ft charging cable, available on Amazon, $39.99
Our favorite long charging cable, this one is 10 feet long and comes with a weighted, durable design to last a lot longer than your regular phone charger.
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Iron Forge Cable Cable Management Box, available on Amazon, $25.99
A TikTok-famous hack, this cable management box neatly tucks away and hides any messy floor cables for a cleaner look.
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Whiskware Pancake Batter Dispenser and Mixer, available on Amazon, $16.99
This genius product is huge on TikTok for a reason: all you have to do is add ingredients to the bottle, let the wire whisk device at the bottom mix everything together, and use the nozzle to dispense evenly sized pancakes every time.
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WEUPE Razor Blade Scraper Tool, available on Amazon, $9.99
This razor-sharp scraper has made the rounds on TikTok as an easy cleaning hack. It has some weight, making it easy to grip and control as you scrape away the grime that just won’t wash off.
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Zip Top Reusable Food Storage Bags, available on Amazon, $38.39
Essentially sturdier Ziploc bags, these TikTok-famous silicone bags are incredibly easy to close and save a lot of space compared to standard Tupperware. They’re also freezer- and microwave-friendly.
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Ho Stevie! Durable Wetsuit Changing Mat/Waterproof Dry-Bag, available on Amazon, $19.97
For those who hate having soggy beach clothes in the car, this mat folds up into a waterproof bag when you’re done, so your wet swimsuit doesn’t dampen up all your other stuff.
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Hatch Restore alarm clock, available on Amazon, $129.99
Our favorite customizable sunrise alarm clock, this model can be controlled with an app and has plenty of light and sound options to make waking up even more natural and easy.
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OXO Good Grips Microfiber Extendable Duster, available on Amazon, $17.99
This is our favorite duster for one simple reason: it’s easily extendable to get all the spots you wouldn’t reach otherwise, like ceiling fans or the top part of your blinds.
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GOYOUTH 2 in 1 Under Desk Electric Treadmill, available on Amazon, $379.99
Our favorite under-desk treadmill, this model is strong and durable for its price and is a great option for anyone working from home who desires more movement.
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Delta Faucet Trinsic Touch Kitchen Faucet, available on Amazon, $598.98
This is our favorite kitchen faucet because of how advanced it is for the price — you can tap the faucet itself to turn it on and off when you have dirty hands. Plus, it has a color-changing LED to indicate water temperature.
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Eli & Elm Side Sleeper Pillow with Adjustable Filler, available on Amazon, $139.99
If you’re a known side-sleeper who wakes up with an achy neck, this adjustable, sturdy pillow gives your neck much-needed support during the night.
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Stardrops Cleaning Paste, available on Amazon, $19.99
The Pink Stuff is all over TikTok because of its versatility — you can use it on everything from white leather sneakers to kitchenware.
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Skoy Cloth Reusable Swedish Dishcloth, available on Amazon, $13.99
If you care about the environment *and* blow through a roll of paper towels every week, these Swedish dishcloths are sustainably made, compostable, and machine washable.
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Hoan The Original Bagel Guillotine Universal Slicer, available on Amazon, $19.99
Besides being really fun to use, this clever device makes it less annoying to slice up bagels — especially if you’re making them for a big group.
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DASH Rapid Egg Cooker, available on Amazon, $16.99
This $17 egg cooker does it all — it makes hard boiled eggs without boiling water, poaches eggs with almost no work on your end, and creates scrambled eggs and omelettes in a snap.
The Smile Shop
Soap Daddy, available on The Smile Shop, $12.99
As seen all over TikTok, this little dispenser has an easy push-down feature to get a perfect dollop of soap on your sponge or hands without having to squeeze a near-empty bottle every time.
Bombas
Women’s Gripper Ankle Socks and Men’s Gripper Ankle Socks, available on Bombas, from $15
Whether you need them for yoga class or just your home’s hardwood floors, these gripper socks keep you from slipping and also offer an especially comfy fit.
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If you’re willing to shell out $250 for a garbage can, this one is well worth the money for anyone who *hates* touching the lid. Beyond its hands-free motion and voice controls, it has compartments for both trash and recycling and even a storage space for new liners.