5 Solves for Ugly Spaces

In this edition of Clean Everything, our experts share their best tips to beautify unsightly spots around the home.
Instead of trying to hide away every single unsightly, utilitarian thing in your home, it’s sometimes worth just investing in an upgrade that looks beautiful left out on its own.
Take this non-hideous outlet extender — it’s a neutral-looking box that sticks to the wall and teleports a regular outlet from behind a couch or dresser. It makes the outlet easier to access, and it is far, far better looking than the cluttered coils of too-long extension cords or bulky power strips.
Below, four more tools Wirecutter experts swear by that live in the sweet spot between aesthetics and function.