Not handy? These easy peasy home finds install in minutes—for under $20

If you’ve been coveting the under-cabinet lighting that seems to be in every house on HGTV, there’s a near-instant way to achieve the effect without hiring an electrician. These No. 1 bestselling, battery-operated LED strips are magnetic and stick right onto metal surfaces, but included adhesives also allow you to attach them to wood, etc. Oh, and they’re motion-sensor lights, which will come in handy when you go to get a midnight snack. 

“These are fantastic!” exclaimed a fan. “I have them in every closet that doesn’t have an overhead light, and my pantry. They are charged right out of the box and hold a charge forever. Easy to install and the brightness is perfect — you can adjust that too. I love how you can pop them off the magnets and use them like a flashlight. My friends and family loved them so much that they bought them too.”

Why keep tripping over shampoo bottles when these handy shower shelves exist? This top-rated set claims to hold up to 40 pounds (that’s a lot of gel, conditioner and body wash) and comes with five storage racks in different sizes for all your bathtime essentials. All you need to do is apply the included adhesive to stick ’em on the wall. They can go in the kitchen to hold spices and condiments too. 

“I have been searching forever to find shower shelves that actually stick to the wall,” explained a buyer. “Easy to install, and the sticky pads are not coming down, even with two huge bottles of shampoo and conditioner. They’re huge and hold a lot of products as well. I will definitely be buying more of these in the future for numerous other places in my home.”

Don’t want a bulky roll of paper towels taking up precious real estate on your counter? Keep it tucked out of the way with this No. 1 bestseller. Made of sturdy stainless steel, it sticks to the underside of your cabinets via adhesive, though there’s an option to drill it in if you prefer. So sleek!

“This self-adhesive paper towel holder is a game changer for my kitchen,” raved a shopper. “It was effortless to install without any drilling, securely attaching under my cabinet in minutes. Despite its compact size, it’s incredibly sturdy and holds a standard roll perfectly. It frees up valuable counter space and keeps paper towels easily accessible while cooking. The stainless steel finish blends seamlessly with my kitchen decor, adding a stylish touch.”

Keep your knickknacks from cluttering up every surface in your home and show ’em off on these cute stick-on shelves instead. They come in a bunch of colors and can hold up to 2 pounds each — plus, they have holes for feeding cables through, should you want to place little speakers and electronics on them. 

“I was seeking some shelves to display little trinkets and the like, and happened upon these,” shared a reviewer. “I didn’t want to put any holes in the wall, so the fact these were adhesive was appealing. Setup/placement was easy, and they’ve been up for about a week without any sign of falling or peeling off the wall.”

If you hear the word sconce and envision a complex electrical undertaking, let this chic wall light put your mind at ease. It comes with adhesive to attach the base to your wall, and the light itself is magnetic and can be removed in case you need a little illumination when you get up at night to pee. Oh, and it has a dimmer to create a softer mood. 

“These are great lights,” wrote a user. “Easy to put up, and the magnet is strong, so you can angle them any way you’d like. Aesthetically, they looked exactly how we wanted. Would buy again!”

Hanging curtains doesn’t have to be a hassle, thanks to these handy brackets that don’t require any drilling. The No. 1 bestsellers have sticky backs so you can just slap ’em on the wall and rest your curtain rod on top. 

“These are so strong!” gushed a fan. “I have pretty heavy curtains and they’re 96 inches. long — these really hold up! No need to drill holes. My second time purchasing, and I’m really pleased.”

This might be the most low-maintenance towel holder ever, but what it lacks in installation steps it makes up for in durable stainless steel construction and a chic, minimalist appearance. You’ll have this bad boy up in less time than it takes to wash your hands. 

“So easy to put up and is staying put wonderfully!” declared a buyer. “We didn’t have towel holders in our bathroom and this is a lifesaver … very sleek look.”

And for your TP, this nifty adhesive holder sports a handy shelf to rest your phone on so it doesn’t accidentally fall into the bowl. You can also screw it into the wall if you really want to. 

“Easy to install, looks wonderful, is very sturdy and, since the part the roll sits on is round, it doesn’t make a lot of noise when you turn the roll of paper,” wrote a shopper. “It comes with a sticky pad that is already the size needed for the back of the holder for extra support.”

These versatile hooks can be used to hang everything from jackets to towels to cleaning supplies to kitchen tools to … well, you get the idea. You can hang two things on each of them — they can hold up to 10 pounds. 

“We had nowhere to hang our towels in our apartment,” shared a reviewer. “Bought a few of these and stuck them to the tiles in the bathroom. Really easy to stick on — they’ve been on a few months now and no issues so far.”

And, finally, if your walls are bare because you can’t stand the thought of nailing a bunch of artwork into them, these adhesive mounts are here to save the day (and your home’s decor). After all, you can’t write a story about easy-install home products without including something from the Command line! These frame hangers can hold up to 8 pounds and can be removed without damaging the surface they’re on. 

“Command strips are always my go-to for hanging something without the need for holes in the wall,” wrote a user. “These work great with pictures, clocks and canvas paintings. They are great for holding some weight, and they adhere really well. … They are easy to remove when done. They disappear behind what you are hanging, giving them the perfect appearance.”