45 things that make your home a hell of a lot better for less than $35 on Amazon

Create subtle but effective lighting on your deck and along your fence line with these solar deck lights. They attach neatly to the edge of the deck rail or fence and throw light downward so no one gets blinded. Since they are solar-charged, they turn on automatically at sunset and turn off again in the wee hours when they run out of power. All you have to do is mount them and your lighting is solved.

How much of your expensive cleaning supplies are lost under the sink? This under-sink organizer will fix that. The two levels let you keep more gear in the cabinet and the sliding drawer — and snap-on hooks — make it easy to find it all.

This wireless LED light bar puts light exactly where you need it. Stick it in a dark closet, on the underside of a bookshelf, on the stair risers, or under the kitchen cabinets to throw light precisely where you need it. Touch the lens or use the remote to turn the lights on or off. A single remote can control up to 12 of these and you can adjust the brightness to suit your needs.

Sneak this narrow sliding storage organizer into the tiny space between the washer and dryer or next to the fridge or toilet and you can store lots of stuff in that previously useless space. The three shelves are vented so damp items dry. And the casters make it easy to roll in and out of its hiding place.

Don’t get up from the couch when the bell rings. This video doorbell lets you look at your phone to see who is out there. You can even talk to them without opening the door. This works even if you aren’t home. You’ll get alerts when motion is detected at your door or someone rings the bell. You — and your packages — will be safer.

Feel free to turn down the heat. Once you toss this goose down alternative comforter onto your bed, it will become the warmest, coziest place in the house. The baffle stitching keeps the fill in place. It won’t trigger any allergies. And you can throw it in the wash when it needs cleaning. Choose your size and select from 11 colors.

This absorbent coffee station mat is perfect under the coffee machine where it will catch spills and turn them into nothing — so puddle, no stain, nothing to worry about. It’s also great under a dog bowl, dish drying rack, or anywhere that tends to get messy so you are always cleaning it up. It comes in three sizes and eight colors.

Bring order to your kitchen cabinets with this expandable pan and lid rack that lets you store bulky items on their side so they are easier to access and take up less space. It’s adjustable and expandable so you can set it up to hold the gear you have and to fit your cupboard. “Much better than piling up cutting boards and lids,” said one reviewer. “You won’t regret it.”

Make your appliances easier to move around on the counter by installing these mini caster wheels on the bottom of them. Or turn a trash can mobile and transform a bin into a sliding drawer. They peel and stick onto the bottom of just about anything and make that thing easy to drag around. “Makes sliding the coffee pot around the counter for cleaning and filling much easier,” said one reviewer.

Instead of stashing your cool mug collection inside a cupboard, create an inviting cafe area on the counter with this coffee mug holder. The vintage wood and metal hooks look charming and you can wash a mug and hang it to dry, skipping one step in the cleanup process. “This is so much better than stacking mugs in a cabinet,” said one reviewer. “It's slim and looks great on the counter.”

Get those cables, power strips, and messy plugs off your desk without creating a snarl on the floor. Mount them under your desk in this cable management tray and keep your minimalist zen look — and the ability to vacuum — uncluttered. It clamps on and holds two power strips, making them nearly invisible but easy to access.

You don’t have to hang a curtain and block the light to create privacy. This window film is easy to apply and blocks the view through your glass but doesn’t add any visual clutter or physical obstructions. “We needed a way to stop our dogs from barking out the lower windows,” said one reviewer. “Curtains make the room too dark. This is exactly what we needed. You cannot see anything on the street below.”

All the greenery your plants bring to your space is wonderful. But those soil gnats that grow in them are less charming. These sticky traps for fruit flies and soil gnats are the perfect answer. The bugs can’t resist them and get stuck, rapidly reducing their annoying population. Just toss a trap when full and replace it with another. They come in charming shapes that look cute hanging in a window or sticking into a plant.

Keep your supplements organized and easy to access in this supplement organizer. The lid rotates so you can turn to dispense the pill you want. It has seven compartments that hold big or small pills and comes with labels so you don’t lose track of what’s in there.

Turn any mirror into a Hollywood-style lighted vanity mirror by peeling and sticking these mirror lights to the perimeter. Just cut the strip to fit your mirror, peel and stick it to the glass, and plug it in. You can dim it to get exactly the illumination you need. “It is just the right amount of light, super easy to install, and they look great!” said one reviewer. “So happy I didn't spend $$$$ on a mirror when these little lights are so much better!”

Why buy a boring lamp when this bonsai tree is so beautiful and delivers the light color you want at the touch of a button? You can shape the tree as you like it, choose from 17 color-changing options, and set a timer so it turns itself off after you fall asleep. Choose from colored or warm white.

Instead of investing in side tables that take up space, clip this armrest tray to the arm of the sofa when you want to take a snack and beverage to the couch. It holds firmly to any size arm and provides a roomy surface to set down your snack, drink, remote, and phone. Choose from rustic white or acacia.

When there are too many hiccups and unexplained glitches going on with your internet connection, it could be that you are too far from the router. Boost the distance of your Wi-Fi connection by plugging this signal booster in near where you like to sit to connect. “Had a few devices out of range of my wifi signal. Added this little guy and it has helped immensely. This is with the unit in a guest bedroom, having to penetrate three walls (one exterior) to get the signal to a couple security cameras,” wrote one reviewer.

This brilliant roll-up dish drying rack is necessary in a small kitchen and super helpful in any kitchen. Unroll it over the sink to drip dry dishes, wash vegetables, or set a pan while you fill it with water. The steel ribs are strong and impervious to heat. It has snap-in racks for utensils and small items, too. When you aren’t using it, roll it up and stash it in a drawer.

This triangle roll-up drying rack fits neatly into a corner and is the perfect place to set a wet sponge or scrubber. But, if your needs are minimal, it’s also great for drying a glass, mug, or bowl. It’s strong, heat-resistant, and goes right into the dishwasher when it needs cleaning. It comes in nine colors.

This trash can seems to read your mind. Reach over it with trash in hand and the lid opens so you can toss it, then closes again after you walk away. It’s great for keeping pets out of the trash without adding annoyance to your everyday activities. It’s slim enough to fit anywhere, holds just over 2 gallons, and is waterproof.

Create luscious warm comfort on the couch, a bed, or anywhere with this Sherpa-lined fleece blanket. One side is the softest Sherpa. The other is a low-pile, but nearly as soft, microfiber fleece. Whatever size or color you choose — there are four sizes and 26 colors — your blanket will be delightfully warm and impossibly soft. Warning: Cats love these blankets! “It's so warm and soft that my cats love it a little too much and are always on my bed now,” said one reviewer.

Want an adorable succulent garden but are afraid you will kill it? This set of three artificial potted plants is difficult to tell from the real thing. But these will not die no matter how neglected they are or how little light your space gets. They come in stylish pots and in three varieties of succulents.

Set your phone in this foldable phone stand so you can glance at the screen while you are working or sleeping to see the time and notifications. It folds flat for travel so you can use your phone as an alarm in hotel rooms. The angle adjusts so you can use it for video calls. It comes in nine colors.

You don’t have to run wires to update your doorbell. Simply stick the bell portion of this wireless doorbell at your entry and plug the receiver into an outlet indoors. It has a range of over 1,000 feet and you can choose from 52 ringtones, each with four volume levels. This kit comes with two bells and two receivers, all set up to work together.

Avoid a confusing and irritating hassle for future you by labeling the cords you plug in, as you plug them in, now. When you need to rewire the entertainment or computer system in the future, you will know where each wire goes. This pack of 60 colorful cord labels is perfect for this. They grip with a hook-and-loop closure, so there is no sticky adhesive and you can move and reuse them. Write on them with any pen.

Turn leftovers, cheese, crackers, fruit, and deli meats into a delicious grazing meal with this bamboo cheese board and make at least one dinner night easy. The raised side channels are perfect for nuts or crackers. And the big display area is the perfect canvas for your creative food arrangements.

Toss that random assortment of hangers and standardize on these velvet hangers. Your closet will hold more clothing because these are so slender. Their tie bar is the perfect place for a belt or tie. And the grippy texture of the velvet won’t let slippery clothes slide irritatingly to the floor.

When your sweaters need to lie flat to dry, this over-the-door folding drying rack is the perfect place to let them do that. The three mesh shelves allow air to circulate around the fabric so it dries evenly. It is sturdy. And it frees up the kitchen table or whatever surface you have been sacrificing for this task.

You will wonder why you waited so long to upgrade your TV-watching experience once you peel-and-stick this USB bias lighting to the back of the screen. It throws light at the wall behind the TV, which reduces the contrast, and helps your eyes see color better. It plugs into a USB port. “Watching movies or playing games in complete darkness is so much better,” said one reviewer.

A dropped drink, spilled guacamole, or pet accident does not have to be a crisis if your rugs are machine washable. This beautiful rug — which comes in 11 colors — will warm up your space, add style, and go in the wash if it manages to catch a spill.

The timeless elegance of these metal candle holders will never go out of style, and the set of three will cost you less than $25. The trio includes holders in three sizes, each with a sturdy base and a matte black finish. Use them with any candles from 2 to 4 inches in diameter.

This bidet attachment is the bathroom upgrade that will change your life. It won’t change the look of your bathroom much but it will elevate your concept of cleanliness to the point where you will think in terms of “when I used toilet paper like a barbarian” and now. It’s cheap, simple to install, and delivers an upside-down shower to your nether parts on demand.

Want to keep the leaves, bugs, rain, and dust out of your grill so you can cook in a clean space? This BBQ grill cover is must-have. It’s waterproof, snow-proof, sun-proof, and bug-proof and all you have to do is toss it over the grill and cinch it down. It has handles so getting it off is easy and it comes with a stash bag so it doesn’t flap around the yard while you grill.

When storage space is at a premium, these vacuum storage bags reduce the size of your blankets, coats, pillows, and more by 80% so you can store more gear in less space. Just pack your goods into the bag, attach the pump or your own vacuum cleaner to suck out the air, and close the valve. Everything will be safe from moisture and insects in there, too.

Does your dog chase the food and water bowls around the place and make a mess every mealtime? This dog bowl set will tame that behavior. The bowls drop into the silicone frame to stop the movement while the surrounding mat catches the water and kibble spills. “It’s so handy and will keep my floor dry and clean,” said one reviewer. “I had a mat with bowls on top before. This is so much better!”

Create a romantic — or gothic — atmosphere with these 10-inch candlesticks. They are dripless, unscented, and emit very little smoke. Each one burns for eight hours so they are perfect for creating whatever atmosphere you are going for. This is a pack of 10 and they come in nine colors.

Whether you use these glass canisters in the kitchen to store cookies or oats or in the bathroom to display and store cotton swabs or bath salts, you will be pleased with how much they hold, how tightly the lids seal, and how decorative even the most mundane item looks when kept right out in the open.

This clever, versatile, and simple-to-deploy plant stand elevates a potted plant from sitting on the floor to a decorative piece that isn’t begging for a seat on your side table. Set a larger plant on the short side. For a plant that needs more elevation, flip it over and use the side with longer legs.

Instead of tossing your shoes into an unwieldy pile, set this shoe organizer on the floor and give each pair a cubby. You will be able to scan your collection for the pair you want to wear more easily. Your shoes will stay cleaner, too. It also works on a shelf to give you hat, sweater, or bag cubby storage.

Every kitchen needs more whisks, spatulas, and tongs than it has. This silicone utensil set solves that. With three of each piece, in matching colors and wrapped strategically in silicone, you will finally have enough tools so that you aren’t digging in the dishwasher for a pair of tongs when you should be grabbing food from the pan. It comes in four colors.

Next time you bring home fresh herbs from the grocer or garden, store them in this herb keeper. It treats them like a plant while in your fridge, feeding the stems with water while keeping the leaves dry with access to air and humidity. Your herbs will last so much longer.

Sometimes the microwave heats the plate your food is on as much as it does your dinner. But if you set this cool caddy under the plate, you won’t burn your hands when you grab a meal. It also catches any spills. It holds a bowl or plate and won’t get hot. Grab the handles or tray to transport your meal without incident.

What do you do when your screens get dirty? With this mesh screen cleaner, you can clean them in place. The long fibers of the sponge side reach through the mesh of your screens to clean both sides at once. The long handle lets you reach high screens. Or remove the and grab the brush handle for up close work. Use it wet or dry as a duster or furniture fabric cleaner, too.

When you stumble into the bathroom in the night, you don’t want to switch on the bright overhead lights — or fumble for a switch at all. If one of these LED night-lights is plugged in, you don’t have to do either. The lights come on at dusk and give off only a gentle, soft white light, adapting to the light level in the room. Choose from 18 decorative patterns and colors.