40 Renter Remedies That’ll Optimize Your Space Without Angering Your Landlord

能够钻架在墙上勒克斯ury many homeowners likely take for granted. If you don't have that option, you might try a storage cart instead. We love thisslim rolling cartbecause it's, well, slim, so it can simultaneously hold a lot and fit neatly between furniture and appliances. Use it to hold laundry supplies, pantry items, shower products, and whatever else its four sturdy tiers will accommodate. And because the cart has wheels, you'll have no problem transporting it from one room to another.

Shelves are incredibly versatile as storage options, andthese stylish, minimalist ones可以安装没有钻孔,多亏了吗a strong adhesive backing that sticks to tiled walls. AT managing commerce editor Tamara has been happilyusing 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.

You'll see plenty of shelving options in this wide-ranging list, and thistiered metal numberis among our favorite finds. At $24, it's super affordable. Most importantly, though, its sturdy steel frame won't waver no matter how much you load it up. The shelf manages to hold a lot vertically without taking up a lot of floor space, plus, you can customize the number of tiers it has if the full size is too tall for your liking. Really, it's no wonder this product has 7,900 five-star Amazon ratings.

When you're renting, it's not like you can just knock a wall out or drill new shelves to expand your closet space. You don't have to settle for an overstuffed wardrobe, though. Instead, grab a pack of these cleverhanger hooks. Welove them, especially considering that you get 18 of the little triangles for just $15. When they arrive, simply slide each one onto your hangers, then hook additional hangers onto them. Suddenly, you have as much as triple the closet space you started with, and your nice dress shirts and jackets won't get wrinkled.

The number of storage solutions for bathrooms — and specifically bathtubs and showers — is practically endless. No matter what size, shape, or color storage device you want, you're sure to find it. We like these popularAmazon metal shelves,这与大adhesi粘到墙上ve strip. They have plenty of room for soap and shampoo bottles, and they have hooks for hanging towels, loofahs, and razors. "I don’t know how I ever lived without it," says one Amazon reviewer. "I’m buying more for my kitchen, my kid’s bathroom, and other areas in the house."

Making use of corner space is a great way to increase the available storage in your home. Case in point: this chicfive-tiered shelf. Amazon shoppers love that it takes just 10 minutes to assemble and holds pretty much whatever you want it to. It's also surprisingly sturdy and — how could we not emphasize — under $30! "It fits perfectly in the corner of my living room and is the perfect size for displaying my plants, books, and knick-knacks," one reviewerwrote. "The shelves are adjustable, so I was able to customize the rack to fit my specific needs."

Many of your biggest appliances and furniture pieces can be retrofitted 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 AT contributor Erin found thatthis divider basketoffers the perfect extra bit of storage that her kitchen needed. "By far the easiest shelf you'll ever install!" shewrote. "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."

One of the smartest places to add extra storage is beneath your existing storage.These basketsslide onto shelves and turn unused cabinet space into modular shelving forkeeping small boxes and dry ingredients. They're available in a bronze finish and can quickly be relocated to wherever you need them. “I have a pantry with well spaced shelves for placing tall items. Not everything in my pantry requires tall spacing so these hang down and fill the empty space while creating additional storage so that everything isn’t in one big cluster," wrote one Amazon reviewer. "They hold large boxes of storage bags or canned goods making them big and strong enough to be a great organizing solution.”

Let's get two things out of the way: Thisshower caddyis a splurge, and it's 9 feet tall. But it stillmade our Best Listfor a 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 just 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.

Tidying your WFH space doesn't just entail dusting your desktop and straightening out your office supplies — managing unruly cords is also crucial. This task doesn't have to be annoying. All you need is a set of thesecable management trays, which our Commerce SEO Editor swears by. "All in all, it probably took me about 10 minutes to complete this project," Sarahwrote. "Best of all, when you’re looking at the desk straight-on, you can’t see these trays at all. They truly work like magic!" And at $13 per tray, they don't cost a fortune.

In addition to corner shelves,corner clothing racksare also highly effective when it comes to storing items neatly and out of the way. This rack from Wayfair would make a wonderful addition to even the tightest of entryways. It holds coats, hats, shoes, purses, and more, plus its two-toned wooden construction is quite chic. You'll also findthis pieceto be supremely sturdy, no matter how many things you load it with.

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 own kitchen before coming across this $17drill-free attachmenton 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," shewrote. "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)."

If your rental has a tiny kitchen, chances are you had to implement your own makeshift island or storage cabinet to create some extra counter space. Whatever the case may be, you're now likely short on floor space. Alleviate the issue with this cleverin-cabinet trash can, which is produced by one of our favorite home organization brands, simplehuman. It hooks right onto any cabinet door so that you don't have to occupy your limited space with a huge container. And although this trash can might look small, its 10-liter size can hold a deceptively large amount.

Finding the right-sized dish drying rack for a small kitchen can be challenging, but believe it or not, we might've discovered the best one. Commerce SEO writer Nic said that at 6 inches wide and just over a foot long, thismDesign rackis not only functional, but it also fits his sink space perfectly. "This piece from mDesign can fit every piece of tableware I own, including my oversized mixing bowls, yet its narrow shape takes up hardly any room on my kitchen counters," hewrote. "It’s a totally affordable dish drying solution for small spaces." You'll also be happy to learn that the rack comes with its own silicone mat to catch excess water, plus it has plastic-covered feet that won't scratch your surfaces.

Technically, the cult-favoriteAeroPress Clearis meant to function as a portable coffee maker, but if you're short on counter space, there's no reason you can't use it at home, too. (Trust us, you'll definitely want to.) Ian, our sister site's senior commerce editor, initially thought the gadget too good to be true, but it really does make three different kinds of coffee: American drip-style, cold brew, and espresso-style. "The AeroPress Clear is not gimmicky, nor does it fail to deliver on its many promises," hewrote. "This is my new favorite way to make coffee, and I can’t wait to mess around with grind size, temperature, and ratio."

Every baking enthusiast has likely struggled withefficiently storingtheir mixer attachments. The good news is you no longer have to deal with a cluttered, messy drawer full of them because you can buy theseadhesive holders. You can drill them into the bottom of your cabinet, or you can use double-sided tape for a renter-friendly option. Although the holders were made with KitchenAid mixer attachments in mind, they're actually compatible with a number of 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.

When AT contributor Amy addedthese spinning hangersto her kitchen, she was able to nearlyclear out her utensil drawers by moving so many things onto these hooks. Their secret is a small piece of clear adhesive that sticks safely to the bottom of wooden cabinets (or on tiled walls) and supports a rack that holds up to six tools. This is a brilliant way to free up room in your kitchen drawers and put your utensils in an easy-to-reach spot. "Right off the bat, I was impressed with how ridiculously easy these hooks were to install," Amy wrote. "When I stepped back to admire my work, I was an instant fan. My counter was clear of all the clutter, and every utensil had its designated place."

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. Theserubber holstersstick on to surfaces andkeep 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."

When you run out of room for utensils in your drawers and crocks, you need to get creative. One of our favorite ways to store bulky kitchen utensils like ladles and strainers is by hanging them from atension rod. You caninstall the tension rod within your cabinetsor between any nooks in your kitchen (like between the fridge and range hood), then grab some S-shaped hooks and hang your utensils where they're out of the way but still totally accessible. Look for hooks withclasps on one endto make sure they never fall off.

Just because your home doesn't have a full-size dishwasher doesn't mean you have to hand-wash your dishes. This紧凑的model— which has Normal, Speed, ECO, Baby Care/Heavy, and Fruit wash cycles — has a small enough footprint to fit on most countertops and includes a refillable water tank so you don't have to worry about connecting it to your sink or some other permanent water source. "The machine could easily fit about three dishes, three cups and a wide assortment of kitchenware," said shopping director Jada, who calls the NOVETE a game-changer for people on the go, but also has some caveats. "If you’re overwhelmed with sinks full of dirty dishes on the daily, I would absolutely recommend this countertop solution."

Depending on where you're renting, you probably have a very small kitchen. And that's not a dig — we understand the struggle. That's why we recommend thisadhesive faucet rackthat you screw right onto your sink faucet. Not only does it hold your dish soap and sponge, but the gadget also frees up some much-needed sink space by keeping those items elevated. Essentially, it creates space out of thin air. Additionally, soap scum will no longer build up on the underside of your soap bottle or sponge caddy, as we originallynoted.

We have anentire listdedicated to small-space-friendly, portable washing machines, but this is easily one of the more compact options. That's because theBreathing Mobile Washerdoesn't have its own drum. Instead, it turns your bathtub into one! Simply fill your tub with water and detergent, add your dirty clothes, and manually pump the washer up and down to clean them. When you're done, this brilliant tool disassembles for easy storage.

We've seen laundry hanging racks of all shapes and sizes, but this budget-friendly find is still nothing short of brilliant. It transforms an unlikely area — your shower rod — into a drying rack. Simply hook each side of thefoldable rackonto the rod, and hang your clothes on its 11 spacious rungs. Of course, you can also add this clever tool onto your regular laundry rack, or really any stable, horizontal hanging space. Best of all, it folds flat when not in use.

It's rare to have a landlord who actually fixes things when they inevitably break, so you're usually better off repairing them, yourself. It's really not that hard in most cases, but you will need a good tool kit. Ian saidthis onecomes with every tool he could possibly need as a renter, including a hammer, wrench, scissors, hex keys, screwdriver set, and more. "[It] has everything I need to hang a painting, install shelves, put together furniture, tighten lids on pots and pans, and pretend I know what I’m doing with a pair of pliers," hewrote. "As far as its footprint, it’s super compact, which means I can store it pretty much anywhere."

Even if your landlord won't spring for an in-unit washer dryer, you can have the convenience of doing your laundry whenever you want with thisportable 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. "You can fit about a week’s worth of underwear, socks, shirts (dependent on the weather, of course) and maybe a pair of jeans for good measure into one 28-minute load. (Yes, that includes rinse and dryer cycles). It is not built for towels and sheets, but we all have our flaws, don’t we?"says AT 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."

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. Theorganizermanages to take up as little space as possible while holding all your washing essentials, including detergent, dryer sheets, cleaning supplies, and more. When we originallywroteabout 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!

Owning pets as a renter can be tricky. If you don't clean their accidents quickly and thoroughly, you run the risk of creating permanent stains and smells that future tenants won't appreciate. To avoid such problems, you need solid odor removers for sure, but you also need to invest in a heavy-duty vacuum. ThisShark UltraLight stick vacwas specifically designed for households with pets, and Courtney, AT's creative studio senior writer, can attest that it works effectively. "I wasn’t expecting such a lightweight vacuum to pack such a powerful punch, but one pass of my couch picked up so much pet hair," shesaid. "Plus it’s so much easier to use on my staircase runner than my bulky vacuum."

As you've seen, you can buy portable washersandtwo-in-one portable washer and dryer units. But perhaps you have an at-home washing machine already, and you want a faster solution to air-drying. ThePanda portable dryeris perfect for the job. We included it in ourlist of the best portable dryers, and this option is especially great for renters because of its compact size. Specifically, the dryer offers a smaller 1.6 cubic feet capacity, can handle up to 5.5 pounds of laundry, and has two heat modes.

It might seem like a niche problem, but plant owners know that fast-growing climbing plants can quickly overwhelm a smaller area. That's why we recommend thesepeel-and-stick wall clips, which come in a pack of 100 and securely hold vines up and out of the way without eliminating your greenery. "My secret for managing four pothos plants, all of which have extremely long vines, is this simple Amazon find," this reviewreads. "While they may not seem to do anything for your pet, keep in mind that pothos plants are poisonous to cats and dogs, so keeping their vines and leaves out of reach is actually a huge help." In essence, this $9 product keeps your place stylishandsafe — not a bad deal.

One of the biggest downsides of renting is that you can't install new ceiling lights. If your overhead lighting is too dim or sparse, tough luck. Well, not really. There's an easy solution in the form of theseadhesive sconces, which you could certainly place close to the ceiling, as well as by the bed or even in the bathroom. They come in four colors and look so sophisticared — no one will ever guess you literallystuck them on. Each light has three brightness and color settings and fully rotates to give you illumination where you need it.

Thisclear tapeis strong enough to hold up framed artwork and planters, but it's also forgiving enough that with a little soap and water, you can remove it from your walls with no damage. AT contributor Ashley found thatit even worked on brick walls around a fireplace,这往往是为这些ki太粗糙或脏nds of products. "This tape might not be for everyone and everything, but it has my made my life a trillion times easier," she says. "What I really love about it is that it allows me to hang things without nailing them to the wall, no drilling or making holes required." The tape can also be used to keep rugs in place and won't damage hardwood floors.

You might be able to get away with refilling drilled-in holes before you move out, but if your handyman skills aren't up to par or you have concrete behind your walls, theseadhesive wall hookswill still allow you to mount things without issue. They're essentially stick-on screws that you can use to hang cleaning supplies, cooking utensils, bathroom towels, and so much more. In other words, if you don't want to risk your security deposit or simply can't be bothered to pick up a drill, we say give these a try.

Not too long ago, wecompiled a listof some of our favorite battery-operated wall sconces that are perfect for renting. Among our picks was this slimcylindrical sconce, which is great if you want a less obvious light source. Whether you use it as a reading light above the bed or as an ambient light by the sofa, the sconce will only give you the illumination you need, leaving the rest of your surroundings dim and cozy. We also love that this fixture has a built-in motion sensor, which is convenient for late-night bathroom runs.

Museum puttyis good for a variety of things, especially if you have pets. Tamara loves using it to keep fragile decor safe from her two energetic cats,noting, "I didn’t want to sacrifice my chic items, so a Google search led me to museum glue, which has basically changed my life. I no longer have to worry about precious vases toppling over when they get a little too rowdy — and I love that it’s removable.” Renters will also love it for mounting photos and art, as the putty won't leave any damage or stains on the walls.

If you live in a place that has vertical blinds, thisnifty adapteris the easiest way to convert those blinds into curtains. They come 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 reviewerwrote. “Now I have curtains up in every room and I’m not kidding when I say that it changed my life. I feel like my home is so much more homey and comfy, I love the way the light shines through my new curtains.” For window-treatment inspiration, check out ourfavorite places to find stylish curtains.

We really weren't lying when we said that you can find renter-friendly wall lights that also look great. Just look atthese sconcesthat style shopping editor Blair put up in her own apartment! They're dimmable, remote-operated, rechargeable, and, most importantly, drill-free. "Looks-wise, these lights couldn’t be more spot-on," shewrote. "The squiggle arm feels fresh and different from most brass styles on the market, and the base itself hardly takes up much wall space at just 5 inches around. I’ve also discovered that just one remote works across both sconces (from up to 32 feet away), so I don’t have to keep tabs on two separate ones." The sconces also come in three different styles, all of which look classy and timeless.

根据你租的地方,你可能会被用来moving frequently. Consequently, you know what a pain it can be to take large furniture pieces from one apartment to another. TheThuma 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 literally took less than 10 minutes to assemble with the help of my boyfriend (after we unboxed everything)," shewrote. "Most importantly, it’s super sturdy, so squeaking is in the past." When its 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.

This ultra-stylish, TikTok-famous AC is a solid cooling alternative for renters who don't have the luxury of central air conditioning. Blair recommends it for those after a small, noiseless unit,写作, "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 went on to add thatthe unitwas 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.

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 asmodular sofasgo, Best List editor Britt loves herKova sofafrom 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," shewrote. "It’s always been an ordeal and everyone complained the most about it. However, being able to break down this sofa into parts that aresomuch easier to handle will make moving it a breeze."

Power outlets, or the lack thereof, are a common issue no matter whether you rent or own. If you're constantly wishing that your little studio had more plug-in spots, look no further than this ingeniousside table, which has a built-in charging station. Not only is this piece incredibly compact (and stylish!), 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,"wrotesenior commerce editor Alicia. "We now have a total of six — we more than doubled our charging space. It’s game-changing."