A gorgeously decorated home can make you feel fantastic upon walking through the door. But if your home is loaded with clutter, has chipped appliances, or dings in the drywall? No amount of decor will make it feel luxe. Thankfully, there’s a fix for the most common tacky eyesores you’re likely to have around your home — and every one of them is cheap and easy enough to fix on your own. Scroll on, and make your home look better than ever.
1. Eyesore: Dirty Window Screens — Fix: A Brush Designed Specifically For Screens
You don’t have to remove your window screens in order to get them clean — just use this brush. The ultra-narrow bristles reach deep between each mesh panel, latching onto dirt as you move them back and forth. Plus, the handle can be detached in order to use it as a hand brush if desired.
2. Eyesore: Dirty Cracks & Crevices — Fix: Detailing Brushes For Fixtures, Tracks, & More
Is your home dirty if you look too close? These disposable detailing brushes tackle nooks and crannies like nobody’s business, whisking away dirt from window tracks, air conditioner vents, sink fixtures, keyboards, stoves, and more. The 9-inch handles keep your fingers well out of the way and allow you to access even the narrowest of gaps.
3. Eyesore: The Toilet Cleaning Brush Is On Display — Fix: A Toilet Brush That Blends Into The Wall
This unique toilet brush set is designed to mount on the wall with the included adhesive hooks, blending into the background so you and your guests don’t have to see it. The canister opens when the brush is pulled out, while the brush features an ergonomic design for easy scrubbing.
4. Eyesore: Bulky Drying Racks That Clutter Up Valuable Space — Fix: A Sleek Retractable Clothesline
Streamline your laundry setup with this sleek and sturdy clothesline. Made with a stainless steel cable, it extends up to 15.1 feet and supports up to 40 pounds of laundry, from delicate lingerie to bulky bedding. Just pull, lock, tighten, and hang — then retract the line when you’re done. It installs quickly with adhesive or hardware and is designed for indoor or outdoor use.
5. Eyesore: Unsightly Plugs & Cords — Fix: A Sleek Power Strip That Sits Flush To The Wall
Whereas some power strips are made with bulky plugs that stick out from the wall, the plug on this one sits flush, allowing you to move all the cable clutter out of sight while simultaneously tidying up the outlet. No tools are required for installation, and each order also includes an adhesive cable management kit that you can use to secure the power cable to the wall if desired.
6. Eyesore: A Grimy Shower — Fix: A No-Scrub Cleaner You Just Rinse Off
Cleaning the shower takes an inordinate amount of effort that includes bending, reaching, and scrubbing, but this shower cleaner keeps things sparkling with minimal effort. Simply use the spray nozzle to wet down the walls and the basin, let sit for eight to 12 hours, then rinse it all away. Use it weekly and it’ll even prevent hard water stains from building up.
7. Eyesore: Electronic Cords Are A Jumbled Mess — Fix: A Decorative Cable Management Box
Visible electronic cords, chargers, and power strips never look neat. Enter: this cable management box that hides all of these — and yet looks like a stack of two nice books when shut. The magnetic closure is secure.
8. Eyesore: Jumbled Bed Sheet Storage — Fix: Compact Holders That Keep Things Neat
Compress your bed sheets into these compact organizers to keep them looking neat and tidy on your closet shelves. A label tag on the side lets you track what size sheets are inside, while a window lets you see their color. “They’ve really helped minimize clutter and keep all my sheets neat and organized,” wrote one reviewer.
9. Eyesore: Spare Toilet Paper Making A Mess — Fix: Keeping Rolls Inside This Basket
An empty toilet paper holder can make your bathroom look crummy, which is only part of the reason to love this basket. The roomy interior can fit up to 12 spare rolls, and its compact footprint allows it to easily fit alongside your toilet. Plus, the bamboo lid gives it an upscale look.
10. Eyesore: That Clunky Router Sitting Out In The Open — Fix: Hiding It Inside A Stylish Box
Most wi-fi routers have an awkward shape that makes them difficult to stash into entertainment centers. Instead, hide it inside this box. It’s made from rustic wood — not plastic — and features multiple slats so you can thread cables and antennas through as needed. One reviewer also noted that it was “very easy to assemble.”
11. Eyesore: Your Bath Mat Is Matted Down & Stinky — Fix: A Stone Bath Mat That Always Looks Nice
Made from pure diatomite stone, this bath mat instantly soaks up water drips post-shower and dries almost instantly, so it never develops an odor. The smooth stone surface will look good for the long haul.
12. Eyesore: Electronics Aren’t Securely Plugged In — Fix: Clear Plugs To Make Them Snug
If your electronics feel loose when plugged into an outlet, use these clear plugs to create a snug, secure fit. Simple yet effective, the set comes with 10 clear plugs that aren’t noticeable when in use.
13. Eyesore: Dishwashing Essentials Drip All Over The Place — Fix: A Compartmentalized Caddy To Drain Them
Keep your kitchen sponge, brush, sink stopper, soap, and other dishwashing essentials corralled in this sink caddy. It boasts removable dividers to ensure everything fits, and the sloped base allows water to drip back into the sink rather than pool and get stinky.
14. Eyesore: Sagging Couch Cushions — Fix: A Sturdy Support That Bolsters
Don’t buy a whole new couch once your cushions start to sag. Instead, bolster them up using this support board. It’s made from thick, solid wood that can support up to 400 pounds, and features a foldable design that makes it easy to adjust its size. One reviewer wrote, “If your couch is feeling tired, this support board is a simple, budget-friendly fix.”
15. Eyesore: Décor & Displays That Look Off-Kilter — Fix: Clear Museum Wax That Locks Objects Into Place
Keep shelves, display cabinets, and gallery walls looking their best with this museum-grade fixing gel. Made from transparent nanomaterial, it’s shock-resistant, non-yellowing, odorless, and completely invisible once applied. It works on a wide range of materials — wood, marble, and ceramics, to name a few — and leaves no residue when removed. Use it for everything from straightening crooked frames to anchoring delicate figurines on glass shelves.
16. Eyesore: A Sink Area That’s Perpetually Wet & Messy — Fix: A Chic Faucet Mat That Absorbs Drips & Dries Fast
This innovative drying mat is a chic, functional upgrade for perpetually damp sink areas. Made from diatomaceous stone, it absorbs splashes instantly, eliminating water rings and soggy countertops — and because it dries so quickly, it stays fresh and odor-free between uses.
None of these fixes require a contractor or a major budget — just a few smart swaps that make a noticeable difference the moment they’re in place.
