1. A stud finder to make hanging a poster or installing some shelves way, way easier. This finder is magnetic, so when it locates a stud, it sticks to the wall, giving you a clear and exact idea of the spot you should steer clear of. Plus, once it finds a stud, it stays in place — so you can just leave it there and go pick up your hammer, nail, or drill, without having to make a little pencil mark first. “The fewer pencil marks, the better” — my motto, in both home repair and life in general.
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Obvs, this will only work with metal studs, not wooden ones.
Promising review: “This was just what I needed. No need to comb through the $20 stud finders, this tool makes finding the stud so much easier by identifying the metal pieces, i.e., nails and screws that are in the studs. It worked like a charm. Who knew all you needed was a strong magnet to find the wall studs?” —Shanell
Price: $9.97
2. A HEPA air purifier that captures dust, smoke, pollen, and other allergens in an up to 361-square-foot area — and looks sleek and unobtrusive while it gets to work. The purifier’s four-stage filtration system is great for folks with allergies, those who live in areas with wildfires, or people who would just like to get that “roasted salmon smell” out of their kitchen quickly after dinner.
3. And a pet hair remover set, because maybe your allergy issues have to do with precious lil’ Fluffy’s ability to seemingly shed every hair on her entire body every 24 hours. These removers work on cloth, carpet and wood, so no matter where fur is piling up in your home, you can finally do something about it. And forget about the annoying sticky-tape pet hair remover you used to use (you know, the one that never really worked) — these are reusable, and the big remover pushes hair into a storage compartment, which can later be emptied.
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This comes with the pictured remover, plus a rubber-tipped comb-style remover to coax hair out of corners and crevices.
Promising review: “I bought this because obviously, I have a cat. Love my cat, but she sleeps in the crook of my arm at night, and I have cat hair up my nose and everywhere else. These two removers work wonderfully on the job they’re supposed to perform. I love the mini detailer, which is a breeze to use and is very effective at every task it tackles. Wish I had bought them 50 years ago. Excellent purchase.” —James
Price: $11.99
4. A bouclé storage ottoman for anyone who’s looking for a cute design element that will help tie the room together and needs someplace to stash their extra blanket, remotes, and random cords that you’re scared to throw out. The ottoman contains a little more than a square foot of storage space, so it won’t take up a lot of room — and it’ll look like you have even *more* space, once you get all those weird throw pillows stored away inside it.
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Promising review: “This ottoman is beautiful. The fabric is textured, and the color is more of an off-white than cream. This ottoman has so many uses; it is actually comfortable to sit on as a chair, it makes a great side table, and it also has a nice-sized storage area. The storage area will hold two large blankets or a pillow and a blanket, books, board games, it is great. This is perfect for an entryway, living room, bedroom, or play area. This is the perfect accent to most any room in your house, especially in this neutral color.” —soziehgulley
Price: $49.94 (available in four colors)
5. A glass mushroom table lamp so you can bring some soft, cozy vibes to any room. These petite lamps (only eight inches tall!) give off just enough light to read or relax by — so when the hour is late, and you don’t feel like getting blasted by your high-wattage overhead light, just click one of these on.
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Promising review: “Excellent, unique accent light! Love! Love this little accent light. Having a brown and black kitchen table, this is the perfect accent light to add warm lighting on the table. It is unique and fits in almost any decor style. I love it and it’s very nice whether light on or off.” —Jc
Price: $24.94+ (available in two colors)
6. An arched floor mirror to spruce up your room with some chic minimalist design. The mirror’s clean lines will help your space feel simpler — and it’s 70 inches tall, so you’ll actually be able to see your entire outfit. (Who among us has not added a totally inappropriate pair of shoes to an otherwise great outfit because we were looking in one of those mirrors that cut you off at the knees??)
7. A set of six succulent push pins, because who doesn’t love a multi-tasker? These cutie-pie pins look like miniature succulent plants but work as totally functional pins to hold your photos, keys or important documents you’d never want to misplace (yes, I am talking about that gift card for the pizza place that you won in the gift swap at work last year).
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Promising review: “Adorable and exactly what i was looking for. I’m going to use them on my bulletin board at work to give it some pizzazz!” —Yorkiemom6
Price: $6.24 for a set of six pins
8. A velvet-upholstered desk chair, so you can feel glam as heck, even if you’re working on yet another spreadsheet project. But this adjustable chair isn’t just another pretty face (er, pretty chair) — it has a curved back for some support and is padded with high-density foam, so it feels as good as it looks.
9. A Shark robot vacuum and mop, because who has time to clean? Not you! And yet, someone must take care of the dust, crumbs, pet fur, and random weird little leaves that seem to show up on your floor no matter what you do. Allow this app-operated vacuum to handle that dirty work for you — you can choose specific rooms for it to clean, schedule regular cleanings, and use it on carpets and hard floors alike. Finally, your cries of “Can’t someone else do this?” have been heard!
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Promising review: “I love this thing, and after using it for a month, I’m honestly impressed. It vacuums constantly, handles cat hair on my rug really well, and the app is easy to use, though the house mapping can be a little tricky when figuring out carpet areas. I used to vacuum maybe once a month, and now this runs about three times a week with a weekly mop. My house has never felt this clean with so little effort.” —Michelle
Price: $248
10. An armchair caddy so you can stow your phone, remote, and tablet someplace besides the couch…because you know they’re going to get stuck under the couch cushions in about five seconds flat. This caddy attaches to the arm of your couch beneath the cushion, and its five pockets can hold items small and large alike. And don’t worry when you inevitably spill a full glass of Diet Coke on it; the caddy is machine washable.
11. An airtight wheeled pet food storage container, because your fluffy friends need their snacks, but it’s easy for giant bags of food to tear, spill, or just be kind of difficult to deal with (anyone who has had to drag a 25-pound bag of dry food from the garage to the kitchen knows what I mean). This storage container’s wheels make moving it easy, and its included scoop locks into its lid, so it never gets misplaced — or trapped under several inches of kibble. Just roll it to where you need it, scoop out their portion, and voila — dinner is served!
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Promising review: “I got this to have a better way to store my dog food. It was just what I needed. I love the wheels on it, it makes it easier to move, especially when it’s full. The scooper is nice to have when feeding the dogs. Overall, very satisfied with this. It was also easy to put together. All I had to do was pop in the wheels!” —Chelsea
Price: $19.98+ (available in 30, 41 and 54 pound sizes)
12. A wooden crate that holds up to 50 vinyl records — so finally, you have a place to store all those Taylor Swift limited edition albums you bought. Vinyl is delicate; if you store it improperly (in a pile or on uneven shelves), it might warp and sound strange when you play it. This crate will make sure your copy of you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love gets taken care of the way it deserves.
13. A ceramic diffuser, so you can fill your home with the delightful scent of essential oil (instead of the significantly less delightful scent of whatever your neighbor is cooking for dinner). No need for batteries or electrical outlets here — this diffuser works 100% naturally, pulling essential oil from its base up through its wicks automatically as long as its base is filled.
14. A smoked-glass vase to upgrade from that plain, clear one that came with your last bouquet. This eight-inch-tall vase is great for holding real or artificial greenery, but it also looks stylish on its own, so leave it out, even when you’re between plants.
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15. A set of four nesting glass mixing bowls that double as storage containers due to their snap-on lids. So not only will you no longer need to struggle with sticking cling wrap to your bowls after you prep, but this set can also cut down on the number of dishes you need to wash, since you can serve and then store from the same bowl.
16. A 3-quart glass jar to store flour, pasta, cookies, dog biscuits or any other kitchen odd-and-end that you’d like to keep in a more aesthetically satisfying container than whatever package it came in. And it’s not only classic-looking — reviewers say that it’s surprisingly durable, too.
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Promising review: “Thick glass. It even slipped a couple of inches from my daughter’s hands and landed on the granite counter and no chips or cracks. Great quality for the price. I use it for flour and since I’m not worried about it sitting in it for a long time (we bake a lot), I’m fine without an airtight seal and prefer it. Some seals are so tight it’s hard to get the lid off. Or they become warped if washed in the dishwasher. I also like that this has no plastic!” —Nell
Price: $7.94
17. An ultra-slim lamp that proves that minimalist decor can still have maximum functionality. This adjustable lamp can stand anywhere from 51.5 inches–72 inches tall, so you can keep the light closer when reading or crafting, and set it higher when you want to illuminate the room — plus, its shade can also be adjusted to shine the light exactly where you need it. A totally customizable lamp, with a base that only takes up 18.75 inches x 10 inches of floor space…what a bright idea!
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Promising reviews: “This looks like a much more expensive lamp. It’s sturdy and well-built, and its design is just simple and classic. So happy to run across it.” —Walmart Customer
“Perfect reading lamp. Can adjust the height easily. Super easy assembly — took two minutes to set up. Did not include a bulb. The silver wire coming out of one side is a bit odd-looking, but it works for the space I have it in and is hidden. Good quality — if you are on the fence, get it! Can’t beat the price, too!” —Christina
Price: $77.34
18. An outlet-concealing extension cord for anyone who is sick of the look of many dangly (and, let’s be honest — kinda ugly) cords ruining their room’s aesthetic. Yes, we all need ’em, but that doesn’t mean we wanna look at them! This cord fits flat on your outlet, blending in seamlessly with white walls. Its eight-foot-long cord ends in three outlets, so you can hide all your cords out of sight.
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Promising review: “Perfect solution for tight places. It fixed two problems in a small dressing room (1930s house), with getting a dresser to fit properly inside the room. The room now looks and functions so much better. We were even able to put another light on the opposite corner. Before seeing this online in Walmart, I didn’t even know it existed. I think I am going to order a second one, they just work wonderfully unobtrusively.” —Suzanne
Price: $22.94+ (available in two styles and four cord lengths)
19. A toy organizer, so you never again have to engage in a fevered early morning search for your little one’s Zuma from Paw Patrol plushie (spoiler: he was under the bed). This organizer has 16 compartments in varied sizes, so whatever they play with, there will be a spot to store it neatly.
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Promising review: “Very easy to assemble. Light but durable. I bought two to organize the toys in my daughter’s playroom. I love this product. The only thing I would change is making it a little taller so that there is more room between the bins to make it easier to get to the toys or to take the bins out.” —Nicole
Price: $61.56+ (available in 10 color combos)
20. A Command spray bottle mount, so you can actually keep your bottles of cleaner handy, because when you just leave them on a shelf or under your sink, they inevitably get knocked over. They hold up to 32-ounce bottles and don’t require any tools to install — just peel the back, press into place, and grab your stove top cleaner without knocking over everything else in your cleaning supply closet for once.
21. A copper desk organizer set, because, and I mean this respectfully, YOUR DESK IS A MESS! Tame all the random papers, pens, hair bands, and other weird things that seem to collect on it with this five-piece set.
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Set includes pencil cup, letter sorter, letter tray, hanging file organizer and sticky note holder.
Price: $9.99+ (available in three colors)
22. A bamboo bath tray to avoid the heartbreak of dropping your phone in the water while taking a bath. You were just trying to deepen your relaxation by watching some baby hippo videos! Is that a crime?? Now, you can prevent that tragedy — and also make sure you don’t accidentally knock your drink off the wet bath ledge — with this nonslip extendable tray, which has dedicated spots for your phone, drink, book and more.
23. A set of four magnetic notepads to actually keep your grocery lists where you need them. Wipe-off boards are nice, but you can only write to much on them; these nine-inch-long pads have plenty of space to jot down your shopping list and (unlike wipe-off boards), you can tear it off and take it with you when you make a grocery run.
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Promising review: “These are the best magnetic notepads I’ve seen in a long time. The entire backing is one long magnet — which means it won’t fall off the fridge or tear from its foundation. Most of all, these are long enough to actually add to the store list throughout the week. I’m not a big fan of the colors and designs used, as they don’t match my Coca-Cola kitchen, but that’s trivial compared to their sturdiness and longevity. I definitely recommend this product!” —Hope
Price: $10.99 for four pads
24. A nightstand with built-in LED lights and a charging station, because isn’t it about time your nightstand did more for you than just hold your book and glass of water? This nightstand has two traditional outlets and two USB outlets, so you can charge everything you need charged, without scrambling around for an unused outlet (they’re always in the weirdest places, aren’t they?).
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Promising reviews: “It looks beautiful. It was easy to assemble, and it makes the whole room look very great.” —Shlomo
“I love this item. It fits all the things I needed it to fit, plus I can plug my phone into the outlets. It’s fabulous, one of the best purchases I have made from Walmart.” —anonymous
Price: $44.99+ (available in two colors)
25. A rectangular ottoman so you can kick your feet up, confident in the knowledge that no visitors to your house will know how messy the place was five minutes before they showed up. Now, thankfully, all your random stuff is hidden away inside this 30-inch hinged ottoman — why, that’s enough storage space to allow you to pretend that you’re just a naturally clean person!
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Promising reviews: “For a moderate price, this ottoman delivers both form and function — it offers storage, seating, and a clean aesthetic without being flashy. If you’re looking for a practical and attractive addition to a living space that helps reduce clutter, this one is definitely worth considering.” —Andrea
“Too many versatile uses to list and very affordable. Holds enough weight for husband to sit on and put shoes on. Perfect height at foot of bed for pup/pet to jump up. Just open up and ready to use for multitude of items and in any room. In the past, purchased bigger and pricier versions from other retailers. This one isn’t too big or too small. Just right and easily slides into next room when company comes for added seats or storage of guests purses, etc.” —kim
Price: $77.92
26. An MCM-inspired starburst clock that adds a touch of glam to any space, and might even keep you from being late all the time. Okay, even if that doesn’t work, at least it still looks great!
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Promising review: “Great for a small wall! Fits nicely in the spot I intended it for. Keeps excellent time! Very happy with my purchase. I get lots of compliments on it!” —Ldee
“Perfect for that mid-modern decor. Not too large do it can accent any wall.” –BBBB
Price: $22.94+ (available in five colors)
27. A bamboo bath mat for anyone who is simply OVER soggy, stinky cloth bath mats. Bamboo mats drain more quickly and dry faster than traditional bath mats, meaning they’re less likely to get moldy. Give your bathroom an upgrade — this mat will make the place look chicer, and it’ll very likely smell better than your old mat, too.
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Promising reviews: “I absolutely love this. It makes the bathroom look nicer or fancier somehow than just a regular rug. My reason for purchasing it in the first place was probably an odd one. I have cats and their litter box is in the bathroom. Well litter gets everywhere no matter how much you sweep and vacuum. It’s hard to vacuum a rug. With this, it easily sweeps off of it. And my cats loved to sit on the rug so litter was always getting tracked on it. They don’t care for the bamboo so there are never on it.” —Aubs
“Great quality. We wanted something a bit raised off the ground and this is the perfect size for what we wanted to accomplish.” —lantonio
Price: $41.50
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