There are certain products that come into your life that end up being so game-changing that they make you want to immediately run out and tell your friends, family and random people on the street about them. They also tend to make you kick yourself for not inventing them yourself in the first place. These 21 products are not only clever and handy, but they also solve some of your most annoying everyday problems with ease.
Oh, and did I mention that they’re all available for under $25 dollars?
You might want to get your wallet ready now. I’ll wait.
This Power Bank That Keeps You Charged On-The-Go
As someone who is completely incapable of figuring out where I’m going without my trusty GPS, I live in constant fear of my phone dying will I’m out and about. Is there anything more terrifying than being completely lost and suddenly seeing your phone’s battery life dwindle down to nothing? With this Blackweb 7x Extra Charge USB Powered Portable Battery, that nightmare scenario is nothing more than a bad dream.
These Beer Savers That Keep Your Cold Ones Fresh
Who doesn’t love a frosty cold beer? On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than knocking back a cold one with friends. But what happens if you’re someone who has trouble finishing an entire beer (like me) but doesn’t want the rest of it to go to waste? Why, you buy these handy Beer Savers, that’s what! These flexible silicone lids fit tightly over the opening of your bottle so it stays fresh for hours.
These Woven Cords That Are Insanely Durable
Maybe it’s just because I tend to be hard on my electronics, but my cords always seem to end up frayed and broken after just a few months worth of use. Why can’t they just design cords to be durable enough to without whatever life throws at them?
Finally, someone did! This five pack of EEEKit 6Ft Nylon Braided Micro USB Charging Sync Data Cable Charger Cords feature a tough woven design so they stay looking and performing like new for years to come.
These Headphones That Are Wireless and Sweat-Proof
We’ve all done it at least once: You’re at the gym working up a sweat on the treadmill, you’re getting pumped up by your favorite song, when suddenly your thumb accidentally catches your headphone cord and rips the ear buds out of your ears. It’s not fun.
But with these Otium Bluetooth Headphones Best Wireless Sports Earphones, you’re free to gesture as much as you please without fear. Plus, the waterproof design means no more sweat-related shocks!
This Portable Speaker That’s Small Enough To Take Anywhere
Sometimes, you just need to keep the party going and bring your favorite jams with you. And what better way to do that than with this 808 CANZ Bluetooth Wireless Speaker? This thing is seriously tiny, but don’t let the size fool you. The sound payoff is surprisingly high quality, and the aluminum construction makes it perfect for camping trips, beach trips, or anywhere you could use a little mood music.
This Automatic Soap Dispenser That Looks Like It’s From The Future
I hate to break it to you, but your bathroom has been looking a little…blah lately. It’s not that it looks bad, it’s just that it could use a futuristic upgrade. Something like this Umbra Otto Automatic Soap Dispenser, for example.
Seriously, how cool is this product?? Not only does it look like it was designed by Apple, but it also works on a motion sensor system so it automatically produces the perfect amount of soap simply with a wave of your hand. So magical!
These Handy Snakes That Keep Your Drains Running Smoothly
I have a LOT of hair, and I’m pretty sure it’s not a coincidence that the drains in my house seem to constantly be clogged. For a while I would just buy bottle after bottle of Drano, and while that would help things for a while, like clockwork they’d start draining slowly again just a few weeks later.
That’s why I can’t recommend these Bastex Drain Snake Clog and Hair Remover Cleaning Tools enough. For under six bucks, these plastic snakes pull the disgusting contents of your drains out of your sink and save you money in the long run.
These Rechargeable Batteries That Give You Power When You Need it Most
Okay, so this is a TOTAL first world problem, but one of my biggest pet peeves is when the batteries in my remote control die and I don’t have any fresh ones in the house. Actually having to get up and change the channel?! That’s my idea of torture.
But with this Rayovac Recharge 4 Position AA and AAA Rechargeable Battery Charger, that horrifying scenario is no longer a reality.
This Flash Drive That’s Seriously Small
As a professional writer, I’m constantly running out of space on my laptop for all my files. I used to have a clunky external hard drive, but since I’m constantly traveling and working in coffee shops, this was a less than convenient way to expand my storage space.
Then I found this Samsung USB 3.1 Flash Drive FIT Plus 32GB, which upgrades my storage by 32 gigabits without being obtrusive.
This TV Antenna That Gives You WAY More Channels
Why pay for an expensive cable bill each month when you can spend $17.99 for this 1byone TV Antenna – HDTV Antenna 40 Miles Amplified HDTV Antenna with USB Power Supply 16.5 Feet Coaxial Cable instead?
The 40 mile range allows you to access even far away towers and the easy to install design means you’re just minutes away from watching channels you never dreamed possible.
This Foot Rest That Makes Shaving a Breeze
My husband and I recently bought a house with only one shower, and it just happens to be a stall-style with no bathroom. This makes it difficult for me to shave, and before I found this product I was forced to sit all the way down on the shower floor to shave my legs, which you can imagine was somewhat awkward.
This Shower Room Foot Rest has been a serious shower game-changer.
This Fur Removing Broom That’s a Must-Have For Pet Owners
I have a dog, and while she doesn’t look like she would shed very much, she proves me wrong every. single. day. There is hair all over my house, and no matter how many times we vacuum it doesn’t seem to make a difference.
This FURemover® Broom picks up the hair that I didn’t even know was embedded in my carpet for who knows how long.
This Timer Cube That’s Fun And Functional
Old school egg timers are SO last century. This Cube Timer is not your Grandmother’s timer. Although, she would probably find this product pretty darn cool.
With 1, 5, 10 and 15 minute timer settings, this four sided cube doesn’t rely on switches or use an irritating ring when your time is up. The various sides simply light up as it counts down. Nifty, huh?
This Ove Glove That Chefs Swear By
One word that pretty much everyone who knows me would use to describe me is “clumsy”. I’m constantly dropping things, cutting myself, and, most often, burning myself.
So a friend recommended I purchase an Ove’ Glove-the As Seen On TV product that both customers and professional chefs alike are raving about-I took their advice and bought one. And I haven’t burned myself since. You’ve got to try it for yourself!
This Phone Case That Holds Your Essentials
Recently, I grabbed some lunch with an old high school friend and was completely struck by his phone case. It had built-in spots for his credit cards, driver’s license and cash, and he no longer even carried a wallet.
“I got it from Walmart,” he said, and sent me the link. This Silk iPhone 7/8 Wallet Case is under $15 bucks and comes in a variety of fun colors.
This Mouldable Glue That Fixes EVERYTHING
I can’t emphasize this enough: This stuff does EVERYTHING. It starts off as a super pliable clay-like material that hardens into extremely durable silicone, and can be used to fix a variety of household items.
Got a favorite pair of sneakers that need repairing? Is your phone charger starting to fray? Did you crack your phone screen? This stuff does it all and saves you money in the long run.
This Power Strip That Puts All Over Power Strips To Shame
The house my husband and I recently bought was built in 1926, and while it’s filled with old-school charm, it also has about two outlets every 1,000 square feet. At first we had no idea how we were going to plug in all of our devices, but then we found this amazing Globe 7732001 Home Appliance Six-Outlet Swivel Surge Tap and it solved the problem instantly.
This Faucet Fountain That Turns Any Faucet Into a Drinking Fountain
I wish I could give this item a 10 start product review, because that’s how much I love it. I like to stay hydrated and drink a lot of water throughout the day, but I hate dirtying glass after glass. This Dreamfarm Tapi Faucet Fountain is a clever little device that fits over any standard faucet and turns it into a drinking fountain. How fun is THAT?!
This Smart Thermometer That Connects To an App
I get sick a lot. I don’t know why, but growing up I was always the kid on the block that had to stay inside with a thermometer in my mouth while all the other kids played kickball in the ally. And this still happens as an adult.
But now I use this Vicks Smart Temp Wireless Smartphone Thermometer, which connects to a free downloadable app that gives you medication reminders and advice on what to do about your temperature reading.
This Clever Strainer That Clips Right Onto Your Pot
This is one of those products that makes you wonder why you didn’t invent it yourself.
You know how annoying it is to have to carry a heavy pot of pasta and boiling water over to the sink and pour it into the strainer while also trying not to spill the pasta all over the place? This Peralng Kitchen Strain Silicone Food Strainer clips directly onto your pot so can drain without the mess or hassle!
This USB Port That Lets You Connect To All Your Devices
My husband is a huge tech guy. He’s always on the hunt for the newest laptop, tablet, sound system, smart TV or gaming system, and when he stumbled across this Digitalmate 4 Port High-Speed 3.0 USB Powered Multi Hub Splitter he just had to buy it. It allows you to connect all your devices in one hub sleek and stylish hub, all for under $10 bucks!