The 25 Best Renter Remedies of 2024 (Your Landlord Will Thank You)

Designed to help you make the most of your vertical storage space, the Hershii expandable organizer fits in just about any cabinet or three-sided wall space, from closets to bathrooms to the area above your laundry machines. It’s perfect for keeping things you need within reach, like laundry detergent, toilet paper, and more. Plus, with its stainless steel piped design, it can even double as a clothing rod or shoe rack — so many options!

Shelves are incredibly versatile as storage options, and these minimalist ones can be installed without drilling holes thanks to a strong adhesive backing that sticks to tiled walls. Contributor Tamara has been happily using one above her stove as a spice rack. "As a pro shopper, it takes a super-innovative product to blow me away, so when I say I’ve never seen a product like this, I’m not joking around," she says. "Now, everything is within arm’s reach, and I can spot what I need in just a few seconds." The shelves come in small, medium, and large sizes and should only be used on tiled surfaces, as the adhesive could damage painted or wallpapered walls.

Let's get two things out of the way: This shower caddy is a splurge, and it's 9 feet tall. But we still love it for good reason, or rather, multiple reasons. Its tall height is actually not that daunting when you consider that the pole expands from 6 to 9 feet. This essentially allows you to prop it upright in your shower so that you can use its three shelves to store your shampoos, shower gels, and more. We also appreciate how slim the caddy is; even if your shower is positively tiny, you'll have no problem incorporating this luxurious fixture into the space.

A lack of under-sink storage space doesn't necessarily have to require a costly renovation. Instead, you can supplement your pedestal sink with this base-hugging organizer. It has two tiers, each of which can hold up to 10 lbs. Other than that, there’s no limit to what you can store on it, including hair products, skincare, and shower accessories. The curved rail at the top even doubles as a towel holder, and because the shelves have slotted bottoms, excess water will run right off, helping to prevent rust in the long run.

Many of your biggest appliances and furniture pieces can be customized to assist in your storage journey. Your refrigerator is a perfect example. Yamazaki makes several clever magnetic bins and baskets that cling to your fridge, and contributor Erin found that this divider basket offers the perfect extra bit of storage that her kitchen needed. "By far the easiest shelf you'll ever install!" she says in her review. "For my kitchen, this Yamazaki magnetic storage basket has been essential to decluttering my already-cramped kitchen. Instead of using the top of the fridge to hold items, I can now organize them in this easy-to-access shelf without taking up any extra space."

Depending on where you rent (take NYC for example), chances are your apartment doesn't have a pre-installed faucet sprayer. Tamara wished for one in her kitchen before coming across this $13 drill-free attachment on Amazon. After adhering it to her faucet, she gave the new gadget a try and instantly came to love it. "Once you get it installed, you’ll be on your way to washing dishes like a pro," she says. "In addition to washing the dishes, this attachment is also a game-changer for cleaning my sink and getting all those corners (and the bits of food that hang out there) I could never reach with my standard faucet aerator. Long gone are the days of putting in extra elbow grease to clean my dishes (especially when food has stuck on overnight)."

Every baking enthusiast has likely struggled with efficiently storing their mixer attachments. The good news is you no longer have to deal with a cluttered, messy drawer full of them because you can now buy these adhesive holders, which can be drilled into the bottom of your cabinet or attached using double-sided tape for a renter-friendly option. Although the holders were made with KitchenAid mixer attachments in mind, they're compatible with many attachments, no matter the brand. The next time you're making muffins or mixing bread dough, you'll have everything you need within easy reach.

Pot and pan lids have a tendency to clutter up kitchens because they're large and oddly shaped. But you can organize them neatly if you look for the right places to store them, like on the inside of your cabinet doors. These rubber holsters stick onto surfaces and keep your lids from piling up awkwardly. Arrange them in a vertical row to store multiple lids in one small space. "Finally my saucepan lids are out of the way and stored neatly," a happy reviewer wrote. "The holders are easy to fit and do not come unstuck, like others I have tried in the past. They look lovely and stylish too, which is a bonus."

Oftentimes, the apartment you move into isn't decked out with the newest appliances. But you can specifically prevent your dishwasher from being an eyesore with the help of this brilliant magnetic cover. It's available in 14 pretty prints and fits most standard-sized dishwashers. (You can also cut the PVC material to make the cover fit.) Say goodbye to an ugly white surface and hello to a mood-boosting image that you can later remove without causing damage.

The space around the base of your kitchen faucet always seems to get covered in water, soap, and food residue. But with this silicone splash guard, you can prevent unwanted buildup and long-term damage. The mat fits around most faucets and has built-in drainage spouts to let water run back into the sink. And if it gets a little dirty, you can pop it in the dishwasher or give it a quick rinse to make it look good as new.

If you're not aware by now, Yamazaki is the best place to find slim magnetic organizers, such as this caddy that attaches to your laundry units. The organizer manages to take up as little space as possible while holding all your washing essentials, including detergent, dryer sheets, cleaning supplies, and more. When we originally wrote about this product, we likened it to a laundry command station, and, well, that description still stands. The rack is also easy to assemble, clean, and take with you if you move!

Designed to make patching up holes and cracks in your wall a heck of a lot easier (and cleaner), the Erase-A-Hole Drywall Repair Putty is the pocket spackle of your dreams. Made to work with all types of wall materials, this versatile, water-based putty is safe for use on drywall, plaster, Sheetrock, and wood. And using it couldn’t be easier: Gently glide it over the holes or cracks in question to fill, wipe off the excess, let it dry, and give your spots a fresh paint. That’s it!

Even if your landlord won't spring for an in-unit washer and dryer, you can have the convenience of doing your laundry whenever you want with this portable washing machine. It can clean about one week's worth of clothes in a single cycle and includes a drying tub, too. You may have to do a little work to find the best way to fill and empty it with water, but it's a great way to do laundry on demand. "It is not built for towels and sheets, but we all have our flaws, don’t we?" says contributor Molly. "Do air-dried clothes feel a little stiff? Sure. But I cannot beat the convenience of being able to cook dinner, do laundry, and watch Netflix at the same time, all in the comfort of some freshly washed sweatpants."

Do you have an unsightly scratch on your wooden floors or window sill? Hide it with these furniture repair markers. A set of 12 is just $10, and you get six different colors in both crayon and marker form, ensuring coverage for a variety of finishes. With more than 11,000 five-star ratings, the markers are a hit with Amazon customers, who say they work splendidly.

To not have to repair your shower drain because it's been clogged with hair, invest in a TubShroom. It goes inside your drain to catch hair without disrupting the flow of water, so you don’t have to worry about clogging the tub. "Besides being super effective at keeping our drain free of hair, it’s also super easy to clean and hasn’t had any discoloration (and I doubt it will since it’s stainless steel)," contributor Ian says in his review of the TubShroom. "Plus, you can hardly tell anything is actually in the drain because it blends in with the stainless steel shower fixtures, and you don’t even see all the hair that it traps." Think of all the money you'll save on snakes and Drano!

You might rent your current place, but that shouldn’t stop you from taking advantage of wall decor and storage solutions. As long as you employ shelves like this no-nail number, you’ll be fine. This slim engineered wood shelf can be attached to any wall using double-sided adhesive strips, and it can hold up to five pounds. Use it to display photos or store magazines and stationery.

If you live in a place that has vertical blinds, this nifty adapter is the easiest way to convert those blinds into curtains. It comes in a set of two brackets that attach to both ends of the sliding rail of your blinds, and they stay secure with non-damaging clamps that screw into place. Then, just set a curtain rod into the U-shaped holsters and hang curtains that show off your personal taste. “I live in an apartment, I never thought I could have curtains (so sick of blinds!),” one thrilled Amazon reviewer wrote. “Now I have curtains up in every room and I’m not kidding when I say that it changed my life."

Not only can you add peel-and-stick decals to your walls and windows, but you can also use them to change the look of your hard floors for the better! Just look at these snazzy adhesive tiles, which sport a classic black-and-white pattern you're likely to find in a number of upscale homes. We think the tiles would look great in the kitchen, foyer, or bathroom, and at $10 for a pack of 20, they're very affordable.

These multi-surface LED lights arrive in a pack of two, and the best part is, each strip is magnetic. In other words, you don’t have to do any drilling to stick them under your cabinets or on the side of the fridge. You also have a choice between three modes: on, off, or motion sensor, which is nice when you’re merely stopping by a room to grab something and go. After 20 seconds of no movement, the battery-operated lights will shut off automatically.

You might not be able to install heated floors in your home, but you can still keep your feet warm on drafty mornings with this ingenious solution. Simply slide the under-rug heating pad under your area rug, plug in its 8-foot cord, and wait for the surface temperature to adjust to the room’s temperature, or up to 75 to 80 degrees on average. You can even snag a pad in a runner size, which is great for the kitchen or bathroom.

Depending on where you rent, you might be used to moving frequently. Consequently, you know what a pain it can be to take large furniture pieces from one apartment to another. The Thuma bed, however, simplifies the process. Tamara says the bed is now her favorite piece of furniture in her apartment. "The wooden frame corners are designed to perfectly fit into each other like a Tetris puzzle — it took less than 10 minutes to assemble with the help of my boyfriend (after we unboxed everything)," she says. "Most importantly, it’s super sturdy, so squeaking is in the past." When it's time to move, you can similarly disassemble the bed in minutes and rest assured that its frame won't become damaged once in the moving van.

It's technically not furniture, but a mattress can be just as difficult to move as a bed. That's why we recommend renters pick up a boxed mattress, such as this memory foam number from Serta. It boasts cooling materials and is designed to minimize movement disturbances from your partner. But, most importantly, the mattress arrives in an ultra-small box, so you won't struggle to haul it into your walkup.

This ultra-stylish, TikTok-famous AC is a solid cooling alternative for renters who don't have the luxury of central air conditioning. Blair, AT's senior style editor, recommends it for those after a small, noiseless unit. "I love that it touts three different modes — fan, cool, or eco — as well as three fan speeds — low, medium, or high — depending on my preferences and the outside temperature," she says in her review. Blair adds that the unit was incredibly easy to install and can be controlled from the Windmill app, which is convenient if you want to save on energy costs but still come home to a cool apartment.

Power outlets (or the lack thereof) are a common issue whether you rent or own. If you're constantly wishing that your little studio had more plug-in spots, look no further than this ingenious side table, which has a built-in charging station. Not only is this piece incredibly compact, but it also lets you charge all of your devices at once. "The side table comes with two outlets and two USB chargers, which means that my boyfriend and I no longer jostle over the two available outlets," says deputy commerce editor Alicia's review. "We now have a total of six — we more than doubled our charging space. It’s game-changing."

Renters and frequent movers are often one and the same, so we recommend investing in modular furniture if you fall into either category. As far as modular sofas go, commerce editor Britt loves her Kova sofa from Albany Park, which you can pull apart to create two separate seats. "One of the things I dreaded the most the past few times I’ve moved, even when I transferred to a nearby apartment in the same complex, was moving the couch," she says in her review. "It’s always been an ordeal, and everyone complained the most about it. However, being able to break down this sofa into parts that are so much easier to handle will make moving it a breeze."