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This Thing’s Incredible

  1. organization
    This Hidden, Behind-the-Door Shelf Is Like a Giant Medicine CabinetIt fits into a corner that was otherwise useless.
    By Or Gotham
  2. cleaning
    The Antimicrobial Sponge That Tells Me When It’s Time to Throw It AwayThe funny thing about the sponge is that the more I use it, the more I don’t notice it — in a good way.
    By Sam Todd
  3. this thing’s incredible
    This $9 Mini-Razor Keeps Me From Ever Having to Pluck My Brows AgainNo more painful plucking.
    By Chloe Anello
  4. grooming
    This Ingenious Razor Kit Helps Me Shave Missed Spots of Hair on the FlyIt’s a three-fer portable shaving kit, with a water spritzer, a bar of shave lather, and a razor blade.
    By Rachel Jacoby Zoldan
  5. kitchen
    I Found an Even Better Butter-Spreading KnifeIt transforms even straight-from-the-fridge butter into delicate curlicues.
    By Collier Meyerson
  6. packing and gear
    The Foldable Water Bottle I Can Stow in My Back PocketIt can keep me hydrated no matter where I am.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  7. dogs
    I Buy This Drugstore Dog Shampoo in Bulk (and I Don’t Even Have a Dog)This pet formula works wonders on human hair, too.
    By Chantel Tattoli
  8. this thing’s incredible
    This Baby Balm Disappears My Itchy, Inflamed Mosquito BitesIt’s vegan, cruelty-free, and feels like Vaseline.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  9. this thing’s incredible
    My Partner and I Paddle Down the River Lea in This Inflatable KayakAfter that first tentative step from land to kayak, a soothing tranquility came over me.
    By Aoife Kitt
  10. women’s apparel
    I Collect Sweatshirts, and This $30 Quarter-Zip Is My New All-Time FavoriteIt has a high neck that gives a flattering frame to any face, and a little zipper that makes it both sporty and alluring.
    By Liza Corsillo
  11. outdoor leisure
    After Cooking Burgers on This Outdoor Griddle, I’ll Never Go Back to GrillsIt’s the best option for making flat, perfectly browned and crispy burgers.
    By Sal Vaglica
  12. wellness
    I Put These Patches on My Butt and Mosquitoes Don’t Even Know I ExistI’ve actually watched a mosquito approach me, linger a while, and then buzz off.
    By Alice B-B
  13. women’s apparel
    These Stretchy, Stylish Shorts Are Everything My Baggies Weren’tThey swim, they hike, and they’re Zoom appropriate.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  14. this thing’s incredible
    This Water Flosser Reduced the Stains on My Teeth by a Staggering 75 PercentFor the last couple of years, my four-brews-a-day habit had left brown stains, and no toothpaste or electric toothbrush managed to remove them.
    By Grace Holliday
  15. this thing’s incredible
    These Silicone Grabbers (Used by Cyclists) Keep My Glasses and My Face Mask OnThey hook around your ears, they’re comfy, and they cost just 79 pence each.
    By Chris Mandle
  16. this thing’s incredible
    These Noise-Cancelling Headphones Turn My Noisy Flat Into a Private LibraryChores feel like silent discos, giving me time to listen to more new albums than ever before.
    By Jill Chuah Masters
  17. packing and gear
    This Little Piece of Silicone Lets Me Pee Pretty Much AnywhereI’ve taken it on hikes, to the grocery, and even on a plane.
    By Alison Freer
  18. this thing’s incredible
    Baby Pools Are Selling Out, But This Splash Pad Will Keep My Kid Cool All SummerIt’s a fresh reprieve on a hot summer day — and less stressful than packing up a beach bag.
    By Lauren Ro
  19. skin-care tools
    The Mini-Fridge That Keeps My Beauty Products at an Optimal 46 DegreesThe Cooluli mini-fridge keeps my serums and creams cold — but not icy.
    By Alison Freer
  20. this thing’s incredible
    This Spray Mop Makes Washing My Floors (Dare I Say It?) EnjoyableI loved it so much that I called my mother, my best friend, and showed it to my neighbour after its first use.
    By Laura Jane Williams
  21. outdoor leisure
    Acclaimed Chefs and Amateur Grillers Swear by This ‘Mind-Blowing’ CharcoalIt imparts just the right amount of smokiness along with “an umami taste — slightly sweet and savory,” says one chef.
    By Regan Stephens
  22. this thing’s incredible
    A Cult-Favorite Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Honey Butter Is Finally Available OnlineHonolulu-based soft-serve company Banán has finally made its nut butter — produced with all local ingredients — available in the contiguous 48.
    By Nikita Richardson
  23. weird things we love
    My Kids Play for Hours in This Pool Made for DogsIt has room enough for my three girls (who, at ages 3, 4, and 8, range in size from pug to pit bull).
    By Regan Stephens
  24. coffee
    This Highly Concentrated Instant Coffee Replaced My Weekly Latte in QuarantineIt’s just as good as the real deal.
    By Chloe Anello
  25. this thing’s incredible
    I Wear These Sweaty Betty Yoga Pants for Everything But YogaAs someone who prefers to exercise in my own sitting room, I’ve never bothered with fancy sports attire, yet these yoga pants were calling to me.
    By Anna Carey
  26. this thing’s incredible
    I Bought 6 Cotton Nightgowns to Waft Through Lockdown Like a Victorian GhostIf I have to be at home all day, I’d rather swoon around in floaty splendour than my workout leggings and mismatched T-shirts.
    By Katie JM Baker
  27. this thing’s incredible
    A Wi-Fi Extender Lets Me Zoom From Every Nook and Cranny of My 300-Year-Old BarnIt mercifully works with any router or broadband provider, and as I have discovered, can push the Wi-Fi through even the thickest stone wall.
    By Hanna Hanra
  28. this thing’s incredible
    With This Retro Eyeglass Chain, I Keep My Mask Within Reach at All TimesNo more fumbling for a face covering.
    By Alison Freer
  29. this thing’s incredible
    This (Universally Flattering) Camping Candle Lights Our Backyard DinnersIt makes your company look as good as your food.
    By Matt Goulet
  30. this thing’s incredible
    This Indie Streaming Service Is As Cheap As Netflix, and Just As Easy to UseWhile the doors to my favourite independent cinema are shut, this is the next best thing.
    By Hannah Holway
  31. this thing’s incredible
    I’ve Worn This Onesie for Two Months StraightIf it’s good enough for Taylor Swift …
    By Claire Stern
  32. this thing’s incredible
    This $25 Hemorrhoid Cushion Ergonomifies Any Seat“It approximates the firm but gentle support of the Herman Miller chair.”
    By Rachel del Valle
  33. health
    I Swear by This Nasal Emollient (and So Do NASA Astronauts)It’s all-natural and time-tested.
    By Chantel Tattoli
  34. this thing’s incredible
    My WFH Computer Monitor Is Also the Perfect Quarantine TVIt’s no ordinary monitor. And it’s no ordinary TV. It’s the ideal combination of both.
    By James Lynch
  35. office
    3 Editors at the Verge Swear by This Standing DeskWe trust them on laptops. It only makes sense that they would know the best things to put those laptops on, too.
    By Jordan Bowman
  36. small appliances
    I Make Professional-Quality Matcha Lattes With This Little MachineAnd it takes a minute and a half.
    By Sydney Gore
  37. this thing’s incredible
    I’m Revisiting the Harry Potter Audiobooks During Quarantine“The Harry Potter books were the reason I signed up for Audible four years ago … I’ve had the books on rotation ever since.”
    By Ailbhe Malone
  38. this thing’s incredible
    This Plastic Shield Keeps Me From Touching My Face (and Keeps People Away)It also helps with rosacea.
    By Alison Freer
  39. cleaning
    This Foot-Powered Washing Machine Keeps My Laundry Pile LowA two-years-late Kickstarter purchase became a pandemic must-have.
    By Rebecca Firkser
  40. massagers and recovery
    This $13 Hunk of Plastic Works Better Than My Theragun for Muscle ReliefThis low-tech gadget feels like a professional massage.
    By Alison Freer
  41. cats
    I Found a Litter Deodorizer That Keeps My Two-Cat Home From Smelling Like OneI’ve tried a bunch, and it’s the first — and only — product I’ve used that effectively masks litter funk.
    By Julia Gomez Kramer
  42. this thing’s incredible
    That’s Right, I’m Rollerblading. These Skates Will Make You Want to Do It, Too.Twenty years later, I was finally ready. (And the skates were finally comfortable.)
    By Matt Goulet
  43. this thing’s incredible
    This Small $10 Spatula Helps Me Extract Every Last Bite of Peanut ButterAnd tomato paste, and cake batter, and Nutella.
    By Julie Vadnal
  44. you can do this
    How I Made an 18-Hole (Mini) Golf Course in My Living RoomBy rearranging a couple of pieces of furniture in my living room, I created a course with unique holes featuring different “hazards” to play around.
    By John Rotunno
  45. this thing’s incredible
    This Bob Ross Bingo Game Is My Family’s Social-Distancing HackUntil we all meet again.
    By Liza Corsillo
  46. decor
    This Chair Turns My Fire Escape Into a Plein Air Office“Yes, it looks like a cross between a lecture-hall armchair desk and a chair a dad would pack for an outdoor Kenny G concert … But, it’s wonderful.”
    By Hilary Reid
  47. home
    This Shelving Unit Turned My Cluttered Kitchen Into an Organizer’s DreamThey even come preassembled.
    By Leah Mennies
  48. food and kitchen
    I Don’t Even Like Rice, But I Buy These Microwaveable Grains in BulkThey’re a staple in my quarantine pantry.
    By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  49. furniture
    The $52 ‘Aalto-esque’ Side Table an Interior Designer Uses As a Desk“Its simple build and silhouette make the table look much more expensive than it is.”
    By Laetitia Wajnapel
  50. this thing’s incredible
    This $40 Pocket-Size Lamp Solved My Quarantine-Induced InsomniaThe Luxy Light packs the power of an old-school 10,000-lux light box in a tiny, attractive, efficient package.
    By Alison Freer
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