Genius Tricks People Are Using To Cover Up The Biggest Eyesores Around The House

From cracks in the wall to gaps in the floorboards, our homes don't always look as picture-perfect as we'd like. Luckily, with a few simple tricks, you can raise your home from the ashes and breathe new life into it. Or, at the very least, you can make your friends jealous with these insane hacks that will make your house look photoshoot-ready.

1. Mesh Over Ceiling Cracks

We've all got those unsightly cracks, but now there's an easy fix. Simply tape over the pesky crevice with mesh, plaster over the tape, smooth it out, and paint — voila!

2. Tuck Your Router In An Old Book

Ugly router got you down? If all those cables and wires are making your living room a mess, try carving out an old book and tucking them away!

3. Cinderblock Planters

Cinderblocks may be useful, but they're definitely not a cute accent piece. For a quick way to spruce up an outdoor space, tuck some peekaboo plants in your cinderblocks to go from "no" to "woah!"

4. Propane Tank Camouflage

No matter how beautiful your garden is, it could all be ruined by an ill-placed propane tank. Hide that terrible thing behind a fresh wooden enclosure, add some planters, and say hello to your new paradise!