Small Home Finds

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No-Drill Upgrades for Renters: 12 Finds That Keep Your Deposit Safe

Renting usually means no drilling, no painting and no permanent changes. These finds go up without tools and come down without a trace when used as directed, so your deposit stays safe.

Before you buy anything

  • Check your tenancy agreement before sticking anything to walls.
  • Clean surfaces with a little rubbing alcohol before using adhesive products.
  • Wait the full setting time before hanging anything heavy.
  • Remove adhesive strips slowly, pulling straight down along the wall.

Buyer comments are our own summary of themes from UK customer reviews on Amazon. We pick by features, buyer feedback and fit for small homes and haven't personally tested every item.

Strong Hooks, No Holes

2. Renter Friendly Home Ideas

Strong Hooks, No Holes

AOMEES Heavy Duty Adhesive Hooks (12 pack)

Heavy-duty adhesive hooks hang towels and bags without drilling.

Buyers like: Strong on clean, smooth surfaces, and many last for years.

Not ideal if your walls are freshly painted, as adhesive can lift paint.

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Hang Pictures Without Nails

3. Renter Friendly Home Ideas

Hang Pictures Without Nails

Command Picture Hanging Strips (Large, 12 pairs)

Command strips hang frames and mirrors without nails and come off cleanly when used as directed.

Buyers like: Strong, easy to use and great for frames without nails.

Not ideal if your frame is very heavy.

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Under-Cabinet Lights, No Electrician

5. Renter Friendly Home Ideas

Under-Cabinet Lights, No Electrician

JEKEMORYE Motion Sensor Under Cabinet Lights

Motion-sensor lights under cupboards light your worktop without an electrician.

Buyers like: Bright, easy to fit with no wires, and the motion sensor works well in cupboards and dark stairs.

Not ideal if you want lights wired into the mains.

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Over the Door Storage for Tiny Bathrooms

7. Small Bathroom Organisation

Over the Door Storage for Tiny Bathrooms

Lifewit Over the Door Organiser

Uses the back of the door, so it adds storage without taking any floor space or needing a drill.

Buyers like: Sturdy and secure on the door, with lots of pockets for small bits. Popular for student rooms.

Not ideal if your bathroom door is a sliding or pocket door.

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Use the Space Above the Loo

8. Small Bathroom Organisation

Use the Space Above the Loo

VASAGLE 3-Tier Over-the-Toilet Rack

Uses the wasted space above the toilet, and freestanding means no drilling.

Buyers like: Sturdy, easy to build and good value. Many buyers also use it over a washing machine or dryer.

Not ideal if your toilet has a window or boxed-in pipework directly above it.

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Sliding Under Sink Storage, the Small Kitchen Hack

10. Small Kitchen Storage Ideas

Sliding Under Sink Storage, the Small Kitchen Hack

PurKeep Sliding Under Sink Storage (2 pack)

Freestanding sliding baskets need no fixing, which makes them a safe pick for renters.

Buyers like: Easy to assemble, sturdy and makes a real difference to a cleaning cupboard. Several buyers ordered a second set.

Not ideal if you need to store heavy items like large bottles of bleach in bulk.

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Instant Hooks, No Drilling

11. Small Bedroom Storage Ideas

Instant Hooks, No Drilling

Optish Over the Door Hooks

Over-door hooks add hanging space anywhere, with no drilling.

Buyers like: Solid, fits over the door and is easy to fit; hardly noticeable at the top of the door.

Not ideal if you need hooks for very heavy bags.

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