There comes a point in everyone’s lives when you realize, oh, I’m an adult now. For me, it wasn’t when I graduated college, moved to New York City on my own, or even when I got engaged. No, I finally felt like a real adult when I started getting excited—like, really excited—about home organization hacks. When the usual heeled boots and going-out jackets on my Christmas wishlist were replaced by cordless vacuums and fancy espresso machines, it hit me: I’d officially grown up.
There’s nothing sexy about clever kitchen gadgets or helpful household items, but that’s not the point. The point is making our lives easier, and these 13 household supplies plucked straight from our editors’ homes do exactly that. From simplifying our morning routines to tidying up the junk drawer to keeping precious houseplants alive, below are the life hacks The Everygirl editors can’t live without.
As a short girl who is perpetually in a hurry, acrylic lazy Susans are my secret weapon. They maximize every inch of cabinet space and put even the hardest-to-reach items just one quick spin away.
– Megan Kemp, Senior Sales Manager
Want to make doing laundry one percent better? If you have your detergent sitting on its side, this cup holder is such a simple addition to catch drips. It easily pops on and off any detergent containers with dispense buttons. Mess: avoided.
– Keely Geist, Associate Director of Marketing
This expandable hook rack keeps on-the-go essentials like my dog’s leash, crossbody bags, and sunglasses tidy in my entryway. Everything is within reach before I head out the door. While hanging, if you mess up the distance between screws, it doesn’t matter, because you can easily stretch the hanger to fit.
– Claire West, Editor
My apartment’s entryway is small, so I searched for a compact bench that was comfy to sit on while lacing up my sneakers—and this one checks those boxes and more. The cushioned leather seat lifts up for hidden storage that fits five small umbrellas and exercise accessories I grab on my way down to the gym (think: ankle weights, resistance bands, and a jump rope.)
– Claire West, Editor
Hate the look of long, tangled cords on your kitchen and bathroom counters? These clever organizers, which easily stick to the sides of appliances, keep cords neatly tucked away, so you don’t have to strategically situate them to stay hidden.
– Mairim Peraza, Director of HR
I recently moved, and my new kitchen has three total cabinets (sadly, I’m not kidding). Needless to say, I had to find creative storage solutions to free up precious cabinet space. This magnetic spice rack strongly sticks to the side of my fridge and keeps my most-used ingredients within reach.
– Jessica Welsh, Sr. Fashion & Beauty Editor
I take sourdough very seriously. It used to hurt my heart every time a loaf hardened before I was able to eat it all, but this beeswax wrap prevents that predicament. Wrap up any bread in this cute paper and it’ll last so much longer. Bonus: you can rinse and reuse it.
– Keely Geist, Associate Director of Marketing
A cluttered countertop is quite overstimulating for me. Add these clever shelf holders to your kitchen and bathroom outlets to move your Amazon Alexa and other devices off the counter. I also appreciate that they bring devices closer to eye level.
– Keely Geist, Associate Director of Marketing
We all have that one disastrous drawer that we claim we’ll clean “someday.” These organizer trays make it easy to tackle the dreaded drawer now. This 25-pack of trays includes four different sizes to keep your makeup or desk essentials in their rightful place.
– Mairim Peraza, Director of HR
As a new plant mom, I’m realizing that keeping my plants alive is basically a full-time job. In a city where the weather is constantly changing, this plant lamp has been a lifesaver for making sure they get enough light. I especially love the timer feature, because it keeps me from needing to remember to turn it off.
– Aryana Johnson, Senior Graphic Designer
This single serve coffee maker with a built-in bean grinder makes hot or iced coffees in seconds. I love that you can use either whole beans or grounds to make single cup servings rather than a whole pot. As someone who lives in a household with multiple coffee lovers with vastly different preferences, this machine has been a total game changer.
– Lauren Burchill, Social Media Assistant
Picking out my verturo pod from this case every morning feels like a little ritual. I love that I can see all the flavors up for grabs and that it fits directly under my Nespresso machine. I refill it as part of my weekly reset and I always know when it’s time to replenish.
– Keely Geist, Associate Director of Marketing
I turned 30 and suddenly started to get excited about things like silver polishing cream. As an avid thrifter with a penchant for anything silver or chrome, it was long overdue that I added this to my cleaning cabinet. I’ve used it on a bunch of secondhand pieces already, and it truly makes them look brand new.
– Jessica Welsh, Sr. Fashion & Beauty Editor
I rely on these tiered shelves for keeping both my bathroom and kitchen cabinets organized. My pantry shelves are narrow, so having these drawers side-by-side keeps staples like rice, oatmeal packets, and dog treats at the ready. You can remove the dividers to fit larger items. Under my bathroom sink, hairsprays, extra toothpaste bottles, and more toiletries stay tidy.
– Claire West, Editor
Claire West, Editor
As an Editor for the Home & Living category of The Everygirl, Claire writes and edits stories spanning topics like food, travel, hobbies, and decorating. During her eight years in the media industry, Claire has touched everything from fashion to relationships to celebrity interviews at magazines like People and InStyle.
