The Internet’s Favorite Home Upgrades That Are Weirdly Genius
- Kimberly Moduno
- Jul 13
- 2 min read
There are two types of home upgrades: the ones that cost $10,000 and require six permits... and the ones that show up in a Prime box and make you feel like a tech-savvy wizard in yoga pants. These are the second kind. Equal parts viral, clever, and “why didn’t I get this sooner?”, these weirdly genius home gadgets actually live up to the hype.
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Govee Smart LED Strip Lights
Your kitchen? Now a vibe. Your TV? Instant theater. Your toddler’s room? Literal magic. These LED strips are smart-home compatible and fully customizable — and yes, they will make you want to redecorate.
2. Dash Electric Mandoline Slicer
The internet told me I needed this, and for once, the internet was right. Slice veggies like you're on a cooking show, minus the finger injuries. Great for when dinner needs to be fast, functional, and mildly impressive.
3. Kasa Smart Plug HS103P4 (4-Pack)
Plug anything into these and control it from your phone. Lamps, diffusers, that ancient coffee maker that still works. I turned my Christmas tree on from the bathtub last year and felt like a modern-day sorceress.
4. Simplehuman Sensor Trash Can
Is it expensive for a trash can? Yes. Do I feel like a fancy robot queen every time it opens without me touching it? Also yes. Bonus: it actually seals the smell. Bless.
5. Rubbermaid Reveal Power Scrubber
If the words “tile grout” just made your eye twitch, this is for you. It’s a tiny electric scrubber that’s basically a toothbrush on espresso. Clean bathroom crevices without sacrificing your sanity (or your weekend).
6. Smart Night Lights with Motion Sensor
Soft glow, no stubbed toes. These little guys stick anywhere and automatically turn on when you walk by — perfect for hallways, bathrooms, or the midnight snack path.
7. AquaBliss High Output Shower Filter
Hard water? Weird smells? Mystery dryness? This little showerhead filter is the upgrade your hair and skin didn’t know they needed. Showers feel softer, your scalp’s less grumpy, and your water doesn’t smell like a public pool.
8. YOHOM Fridge Organizer Bins
TikTok got me. These little bins make your fridge look like it belongs to someone who meal preps and has it together. I do not — but thanks to these, it looks like I do.
9. Blink Mini Smart Security Camera
Peace of mind, but make it compact and under $30. Check in on your front door, your cats, or your mischievous toddler’s “nap.” All from your phone. I may or may not use it to make sure no one steals my Amazon boxes.
You don’t need a contractor to upgrade your life.
Just a few click-worthy gadgets, some slightly impulsive purchases, and a home that now feels weirdly...smarter.
Hey, I'm the Add To Cart Mom and I scroll so you don't have to.
Literally running on caffeine, impulse buys, and the dopamine hit of a well-packed delivery box.
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