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Weird Things For Your Home That Are Nifty As Hell

50 Weird Things For Your Home That Are Nifty As Hell

Weird but wonderful products you’ll use again and again.

Written by Amanda Pellegrino
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If your home is your sanctuary, you want it to be filled with useful and fun things like a pig-shaped bacon grease strainer, or a vertical candle that automatically extinguishes, or a bathroom rug that looks like trendy, natural moss. These things all sound weird, but they’re actually practical, useful, and nifty as hell.

01This Wooden Bread Cutting Board With A Hidden Crumb Catcher

This wooden cutting board not only looks great — and expensive — but it has a very clever built-in crumb catcher to keep your space mess-free. The top level features thin gaps to let crumbs fall into the bottom level to easily be tossed into the garbage. Made of stylish acacia wood, it’s moisture-resistant and soft enough to not damage your knives.

02These Dishwashing Gloves With Built-In Silicone Scrubbers

Actually look forward to dishwashing when you have these silicone gloves. Not only do they protect your hands from heat up to 320 degrees and soap like normal dishwashing gloves, but they also feature scrubby bristles that foam up your soap to scrub dishes easily and without any additional tools.

03These Fuzzy Ball Towels With A Convenient Hanging Loop

If you’re looking for something fun and different to replace your normal hand towels, check out these fuzzy towel balls. Made of a absorbent material, the balls are buttery soft and feel so good in between your fingers. Not only do they dry your hands instantly, but they look cool doing it.

04An Automatic Drink Dispenser That Screws Directly Into Bottles

This automatic beverage dispenser slides into and twists around narrow, wide, gallon, or pint bottles for a hands-free pour, which is great for clumsy folks, kids, or people who just like to carry their juice and cereal around. Just press your glass against the trigger — which locks when not in use to avoid spills — and the silicone pump delivers your drink in seconds.

05A Powerful Filtering Shower Head That Changes Color With The Temperature

This shower head is super easy to install on your existing shower arm, and the shower head features two types of filters that purify water and eliminate chlorine. The water flow generates power that illuminates an LED light that changes color based on the temperature — green for 0-85 degrees, blue for 85-105 degrees, and red for 105-120 degrees so you never have to step into a too hot or too cold shower again.

06These Reusable Paper Towel-Sized Dishcloths That Are So Absorbent

These Swedish dishcloths fit on a paper towel roll, making them an easy money-saving, eco-friendly home swap. They’re machine-washable up to 50 times, absorb 22 times their weight in liquid, and are safe to use on all surfaces. Plus one side is smooth while the other is patterned for easy scrubbing.

07These Adorable Candle Holders That Looks Like Little Mushrooms

These tea candle holders couldn’t be cuter. The resin material is shaped like little mushrooms with a perfectly sized divot in the top to fit tall and short tea candles as well as similarly sized flameless candles. They’re handmade and hand-painted and feature two different sized spacers if you’d like to adjust the height of the candle while inside.

08An Easy-to-Install Bidet That Connects To Existing Water Supply

If you’ve always wanted a bidet without replacing your toilet completely, check out this clever attachment. It’s installed underneath your toilet seat with adjustable brackets for a secure fit, and connects directly to your water supply; reviewers say it’s easy to install, too. Once on your toilet, this bidet can be adjusted for angle and pressure to give you the exact cleanse you need.

09This Awesome Bottle Opener That Looks Like A Parrot

Meet Pinot the Parrot. He’s a conversation starting corkscrew, and his mouth also functions as a bottle opener, making him the perfect blend of form and function. Not only is he a positively adorable addition to your bar tool collection, but as you twist the screw inside the cork, his wings open to reveal gorgeous colors.

10A Hanging Moisture Absorber That Eliminates Odors

If your closet, bathroom, basement, garage, or other space is prone to musty odors, check out this pack of hanging moisture absorbers. The pad attracts and traps odor-carrying moisture, which then collects in the bag for dryer, cleaner air. It lasts up to 60 days and features time-release fragrance technology to keep your space smelling fresh.

11These Unbreakable Crystal-Clear Cups With A 4.8-Star Rating

Tired of breaking glasses or watching guests break them by accident? Check out these unbreakable cups. Made with crystal-clear acrylic plastic, they look and feel like glass without being glass. They’re super durable, BPA-free, and have a flat bottom. Plus, they’re stain resistant, odor resistant, and dishwasher-safe without clouding, which is rare for plastic cups.

12A Clever Jar Opener That Mounts Underneath Your Cabinet

Save space and make opening jars and bottles a breeze with this opener. With super strong adhesive tape, the opener mounts directly to the bottom of your kitchen cabinet and features a nonslip grip for a firm hold. The clever V-shape makes it suitable to open any bottle, from tiny hot sauces to jam jars up to 5 inches wide.

13A Mini Brush & Dustpan Set That’s An Adorable Caricature

Easily clean crumbs, dust, and other specks off your desk, coffee table, dining table, or anywhere with this mini dustpan and brush set. Not only does it take care of small messes in a jiffy, but it the brush is shaped like a mustache and the dustpan features an adorable raised eyebrow face to make cleaning fun.

14This Super Soft Bathroom Rug That Looks Like Furry Moss

Whether you’re going for a natural or quirky aesthetic in your bathroom, this shag rug is a must-have. Not only is it plush, super absorbent, and machine-washable, but the rug features four shades of vibrant greens overlapping to create the look of real moss. And it has a non-slip bottom so you don’t slide around after your shower.

15This Magnetic Key Holder That Looks Like A Fluffy Cloud

This adorable little magnetic cloud mounts directly onto a wood, ceramic, metal, or glass wall with the included super strong adhesive tape to create a go-to spot to drop your keys. It features three powerful magnets for a maximum hold weight of 7.7 ounces to keep your magnetic essentials in one easy-to-access spot — no hooks required.

16This Aluminum Tray That Defrosts Meat & Fish Super Quickly

If you often find yourself forgetting to take the meat out of the freezer in time for dinner, check out this defrosting tray. Made with high-quality aluminum, the nonstick tray has thermal connectivity to thaw meat and fish super fast to save time and the headache of defrosting in a time-consuming water bath.

17This Blacklight Flashlight That Helps You See Stains & Insects

Whether you’re traveling, living with a pet, or just want to get a really deep clean, check out this blacklight flashlight that reveals stains instantly, whether the lights are off or on. With 100 UV LEDs and a non-slip handle, the light reveals stains from bodily fluids or pets and helps you spot bed bugs and scorpions.

18An Orange Toilet Spray That Eliminates Bad Odors

With this orange toilet spray, what happens in the bathroom doesn’t even stay in the bathroom — it disappears completely. With a delicious orange scent, the spray features clove, lemongrass, and tea tree oils to not just cover up odors but eliminate them for a fresh bathroom, whenever you need it. Unlike other toilet sprays, this one can also be used on fabrics and in other rooms.

19These Stick-On Wireless LED Lights With Motion Sensors

If you’re looking to add light in a stairwell, closet, garage or other space the might not have easy outlet access, check out these LED puck lights. They feature motion sensors, so they detect movement up to 10 feet away and automatically turn off after a period of stillness. They’re battery-operated, work for about 100 hours, and can be installed with adhesive tape or screws, making them great for owners and renters alike.

20This Adorable Phone Stand That Looks Like A Stretching Kitty

Few things are better than when a cat does a big stretch — except for this smartphone stand, which just looks like a stretching kitty. It This compact and cute little stand has handpainted details that make it look like a fun vintage find, but it’s actually just a practical way to keep your phone displayed on your desk, whether you prefer to look at it horizontally or vertucally.

21These Collapsible Silicone Funnels That Come In 2 Sizes

Great for re-packaging spices and liquids, these silicone funnels come in two sizes to fit whatever container you’re looking to fill. The BPA-free pieces are heat resistant up to 482 degrees, which makes them great for canning. Their best feature? They collapse to just 1-inch thick for super easy storage between uses if you’re short on space.

22A Guillotine-Style Bread Slicer With A Protective Handle

Slice bagels in seconds with this guillotine-style manual cutter. Simply place the bread in the plastic cradle and then, using the protective handle that keeps your fingers far from the blade, insert the cutter and — voila — a perfectly sliced piece of bread. The blade also has an acrylic safety shield around it for extra protection.

23This Adorable Plunger & Brush Set That Looks Like Cacti

Turn plunging and cleaning your toilet into an adorable task when you have this super cute plunger set. The same size as a traditional set, this one features handles shaped like cacti to look good in your bathroom when they’re not being used. And they come with a plastic stand that keeps the plunger and brush contained, hidden, and separate.

24An Adjustable Strainer That Snaps Directly To The Side Of A Pot

Say goodbye to big, bulky, hard to handle strainers and hello to this adjustable strainer that snaps directly onto your bowls, making straining water easier than ever. It’s made of a flexible silicone material that allows it to fit the size of your pot, pans, and bowls, so you can drain with one hand. It’s heat resistant up to 440 degrees, and you can throw it in the dishwasher to clean.

25These Cool Coasters Shaped Like Vinyl Records

Say goodbye to boring coasters and hello to these adorable ones that look like vinyl records. And yes, they do come with a holder that looks like a turntable. With a retro style and a non-slip bottom, these coasters not only add a cool, customized touch to your space but also protect your furniture from water rings.

26An Alarm Clock On Wheels To Force Yourself To Get Out Of Bed

Tired of pressing snooze so many times you’re late? Check out this alarm clock on wheels. Not only does it feature a super loud alarm, but it allows for one snooze before it jumps off your nightstand and rolls around on the floor sounding the alarm until you’re up and out of bed.

27This Stainless Steel Pizza Knife With A Rounded Blade

With a rounded, extra-long edge, this pizza knife can be rocked back and forth along your pizza for perfect slices every time — no wheel that makes all your hot cheese slide off. Made of high-quality stainless steel, the knife features a handle at the top to keep your fingers away from the blade and a plastic blade protector to keep it safe when not in use.

28These Long, Narrow Microfiber Dusters That Get Into Tiny Crevices

These clever dusters are something you never knew you needed. With a long and narrow body, they’re perfect to get into hard-to-clean spots like between window blinds, baseboards, air conditioning vents, keyboard keys, behind appliances, behind the sink, between fan blades — you name it. They feature a soft microfiber cloth head that attracts and traps dust for a super easy clean.

29A Wildly Soft Burrito Blanket With 57,000-Plus 5-Star Ratings

Wrap yourself up like a burrito by snuggling in this adorable and super cozy blanket. Not only does it feature a hyper realistic burrito design on both sides — complete with those perfectly crisp pieces — but the wildly soft flannel fleece will keep you warm while you’re working, lounging on the couch, or curled up in bed.

30A Guitar-Playing Duck Night-Light With A Timer

This might be the cutest night-light I have ever seen. Sure, it works like a light — it’s battery-operated, boasts a 20 minute timer feature, and is dimmable. But, more importantly, it’s looks like a precious little duck playing the guitar. He even has an old-fashioned hat on, as if it needed to get cuter.

31A Sturdy Cup Holder That’s Also A Cozy & Plush Pillow

If you’re short on space but still need a spot to hold your drinks and remote while you’re watching TV on the couch or in bed, check out this cup holder pillow. While it’s soft and plush, it also features five sturdy cup holders that are insulating to keep your drinks hot or cold for longer — and two even have extra space for mug handles. Plus, you can also use it to hold your snacks, remotes — you name it.

32This Double-Sided Unitool That Does 5 Things At Once

The unitool is a must-have in every kitchen. The two-sided utensil features a larger slotted end that acts as a straining spoon and spatula, plus it has a serrated edge to use as a cutting tool. Meanwhile, the smaller side can be used as a spreader and standard spoon. It’s heat-resistant up to 480 degrees, too, which just adds to its versatility.

33This Vertical Candle & Holder That Burns for 80 Hours

If you like candles but you’re afraid that you’ll leave it burning for too long, check out this self-extinguishing vertical candle. It’s made from natural beeswax and features a metal copper stand with a wick holder. Just pull the desired amount of wax into the holder, and it will automatically extinguish when the flame reaches the clip that holds it up.

34This French Butter Crock For Super Fresh & Spreadable Butter

Feel like you’re at a fancy restaurant while you make your morning toast with this French butter crock. Add cold water up to the pre-measured water line into the base, add one stick of butter to the bell-shaped holder, then close the lid into the base and the water creates an airtight seal that keeps your butter fresh and endlessly spreadable — no fridge needed.

35These Grippy, Soft Velvet Hangers With 360-Degree Swivel Hooks

These soft velvet hangers have a 4.8-star rating after over 85,000 reviews because they do it all. They have a 360-degree swivel hook so you always have easy access to your clothes and feature shoulder notches to keep spaghetti straps in place. The velvet is non-slip and gentle on your favorite sweaters and delicates. The final bonus: the thin frame takes up less space in the closet.

36These Mini Dip Bowls That Clip Onto The Side Of A Plate

If you’re tired of dips spreading out all over your plate, check out these mini bowls. With a super strong clasp, the bowls clip onto the side of your plate to keep your dip separate, whether it’s ranch for your own fries or ketchup for a serving platter of pigs in a blanket. They’re made of food-grade plastic and they’re dishwasher-safe, too.

37This Bacon Grease Strainer That Looks Like A Little Pig

Made of food-grade silicone, this pig-shaped bacon grease collector is as cute as it is clever. It stays cool to the touch no matter how many drippings you pour inside, and it features a detachable strainer that sends grease to the bottom and keeps bacon bits to the top. It’s heat resistant up to 500 degrees and can hold up to 1 cup of grease so you can use it later.

38These Microfiber Shoe Covers That Mop & Dust While You Walk

Clean the house without realizing you’re cleaning the house when you have these microfiber dust slippers. With a strong elastic band, the slippers stretch to fit over your feet or shoes allowing you to mop or dust the floor by simply walking. They can be used wet or dry and can be tossed over a traditional floor mop for a reusable swap.

39A Trendy, Chic Glass Vase That’s Shaped Like A Purse

Your fresh or dried flowers won’t be the only thing making a statement when you have this glass vase. Shaped like a chic purse — with glass handles and a slightly ruffled top — it’s watertight and fits multiple blooms. The transparent glass shows the entire flower, from stem to petals, creating a beautiful centerpiece.

40A Bamboo Cutting Board With Built-In Food Storage Containers

Made of super high-quality bamboo, this cutting board features built-in and removable food storage containers that makes it easy to organize cut food or remove food scraps. The containers are made of food safe silicone, collapse for easy storage, and come with airtight lids to keep your food fresh.

41This Hanging Shoe Organizer That Holds Up To 10 Pairs

Keep your shoes easily accessible and organized with this hanging storage rack. It features 10 slots — each suitable for a pair of shoes — and five mesh pockets on each side that are great for storing purses, jewelry, scarves, sandals — you name it. It hangs in your closet on a 360-degree swivel hook and keeps your shoes off the floor for a mess-free home.

42These Rounded Brushes That Are Great For Cleaning Water Bottles

These cleaning brushes come in two sizes with rounded heads to simultaneously scrub the inside and outside of glasses, water bottles, and other hard-to-wash dishes. They can be detached from the convenient stand and used individually, or you can lather them up on the stand with a suction cup bottom and let them scrub the inside and outside of the glasses at the same time.

43This Cute Mug Warmer With 3 Temperature Settings

If you often find yourself drinking lukewarm or even cold coffee because you forgot you made a cup, check out this mug warmer. It has three temperature settings — 113 degrees, 131 degrees, and 158 degrees — to keep your warm beverage at your preferred temperature. And don’t worry — it will automatically shut off after eight hours so you can use without worry.

44This Swiveling Duster To Easily Clean Your Baseboards & Trim

No one knows how, but baseboards and trim somehow get super dusty. Not to worry, this duster makes it easy to keep those awkward-to-clean spots squeaky clean. It features a handle that extends up to 4 feet and a head that swivels 360 degrees to get into tight crevices with very little effort on your part. And it comes with three reusable pads that confirm to the shape of your molding.

45This Compact Cutlery Organizer With 5 Compartments

If you’re short on space, prime organizational tools like this cutlery storage container are a must to keep things clutter-free. It has a compact design that doesn’t take up a full drawer, with five clever angled compartments — three large and two small — to store up to 24 forks, knives, and spoons.

46This Round Mirror With A Pastel Smiley Face Decal

It’s hard not to smile when you look in the mirror and it’s smiling back at you. This 11.8-inch diameter mirror features a pastel smiley face decal that’s an immediate mood booster. It’s made of acrylic — not glass — making it much more durable and comes with hanging strips to securely mount it on the wall.

47A Jewelry Display Stand With A Drawer For Extra Storage

This jewelry stand not only displays your necklaces, rings, bracelets, and so on, but it looks like a piece of art. Designed with a sitting deer, you can hang your necklaces and hoops off it’s tree-like antlers, place your studs and rings on the flat surface, or store your favorites in the small bottom drawer to keep them extra secure and out of sight.

48These Smart Light Bulbs With Over 16 Million Colors

Customize the lighting in your home with these dimmable smart light bulbs. They feature 16 million color options, including a variety of standard warm to cool whites, which you can set to automatically adjust throughout the day. Controlled by Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or an app on your phone, you can manage your lighting no matter where you are.

49This Mini Bedside Shelf That Mounts Directly To The Wall

Whether you’re short on space in your bedroom or just need a spot to hold your phone nearby, check out this nightstand shelf. You mount it with extremely strong adhesive tape, and the shelf features one small ledge and one larger ledge, both with raised edges to keep your things from falling out while you snooze.

50This Coconut-Scented Soap On A Rope That Looks Like A Bass

You don’t have to be a fishing enthusiast to enjoy the whimsy of this soap on a rope. Yes, it looks like a bass that’s just been lured onto the line, but the actual soap is a coconut-scented bar that’s made with coconut oil, hemp seed oil, and other fan-favorite ingredients. It can be used as a hand or body soap, too, making it a versatile bathroom add-on.