Elizabeth Lilly

5 days ago | buzzfeed.com | Elizabeth Lilly

1. A reusable sand eraser that'll easily dust off all that stuff stuck to you when you're finally being dragged away from the beach. Now you won't have to worry about making your car (or shower) feel like a sandbox and deal with an uncomfortable journey home. I actually just bought one for myself because I love going to the beach. But living in New York City means I have to ride a ferry or a subway to and from the beach.

5 days ago | buzzfeed.com | Elizabeth Lilly

4. Put in a fresh new set of switch plates that'll help 'em blend into your walls, even if the landlord painted the switch plates to match (YOU CAN STILL TELL). Can you screw in a screw? Then you can handle this transformative swap. And if you're especially petty, you can copy my move of saving said switch plates with a piece of marked duct tape so you know where you put 'em when you leave.

1 week ago | buzzfeed.com | Elizabeth Lilly

1. Age your home (in the best way) with some pre-made wall panels you can attach with a nail gun and glue (or Command strips). What's next? Your cover story for Arch Digest. Reviewers attached these in different ways, with some just using mounting tape in apartments for no damage to walls. Others installed them on doors and kitchen islands!Promising review: "Moldings came in well-packed and quickly. It was super easy to install. Used White Lightning Speed Grip to adhere the panels.

1 week ago | buzzfeed.com | Elizabeth Lilly

1. Some matte-steel cabinet pulls for a modern touch to those cabinets that were likely installed when you were in kindergarten. Even if you don't consider yourself a handy person, this is a super easy DIY.  Promising review: "Can't beat the quality for the price! Solid weight, none arrived scratched, bent or broken. Definitely get the template! It makes installation a breeze! With the template, I had 24 handles installed in less than 45 minutes! Immediately upgraded my cabinets.

1 week ago | buzzfeed.com | Elizabeth Lilly

1. A cheap but incredibly effective instant foot peeling spray in case your at-home pedis aren't quite hitting or you can't make it to the salon before it's time to start wearing sandals. It'll gently remove dead skin and help moisturize cracked heels so you won't have to put off slipping your old dogs into your trusty Birks for the season. Promising review: "This product delivers exactly as promised and is incredibly easy to use.