20 brilliantly simple and cheap upgrades that improve your everyday life

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchaseThere are a lot of daily inconveniences we all have grown so accustomed to that they fade into the background of our lives.What do you mean I actually dont have to hang off my bed to charge my phone and use it at the same time' (Solution: 10 ft reinforced cord)What do you mean I dont have to wake up with a crick in my neck because I fell asleep listening to an audiobook' (Solution: sleep headphones)And my shower curtain doesn't need to eventually look like it's gotten the plague' (Solution: 100% antibacterial curtain liner)The list goes on. You don't even need to get up to turn the lights off or on anymore (solution: WeMo Smart Plug, or Philips Hue light bulbs).Below are 20 simple (and inexpensive) upgrades that have the opportunity to improve your day-to-day life:SEE ALSO:16 ways you're wasting resources and money every day without realizing itDON'T MISS:All of Insider Picks' holiday gift guides for 2018, in one placeA reverse-open, wind-proof umbrella that won't collapse or drip on your floors.BETTER BRELLA Wind-Proof, Reverse Open, Upside Down 41.5" wide Umbrella, available at Amazon, $23.95An antimicrobial silicone sponge that will last longer, clean better, and smell much better than traditional sponges.Antimicrobial Silicone Scrubber by Peachy Clean, 3-Pack, available at Amazon, $9.95An HDMI cord for connecting to your TV and other devices for the best and broadest viewing experience.AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable, 6 Feet, $6.99See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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