9 Current Deals on Normally Overpriced Home Improvement Products

Whether you’re tackling small repairs around your home or attempting a big DIY renovation project, the costs of tools and supplies can quickly add up to what may feel like a small fortune.

Shop smart and find the same basic products for less to avoid wasting money on necessary materials.

Here, we’ve curated a list of nine home improvement products that you can find at more affordable prices than you’d imagined.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $3.88

Hammers are a tried-and-true staple in any toolbox. While some stores will have you paying an arm and a leg for higher-end name-brand options, there are some fairly inexpensive good quality ones you can opt for instead.

This 5-star hammer from Walmart is a steal at $3.88. A similar 7-ounce option is $4.99 at Harbor Freight, $7.89 at Home Depot, and $6.98 at Lowe’s.

Price: $5

Having a screwdriver with multiple heads is handy for projects (or battery compartments) that require different types of screws.

You can score an easy-to-use, 29-piece screwdriver set with tips that swap out for just $5 at Dollar Tree, while a 34-piece set will run you $10 regular price at Harbor Freight. If you want even more head choices, Walmart sells an impressive 77-piece small tool set for just $10.

Price: $17.99

Keeping an electric sander on hand can help when you need to shave out some splinters on your fence or deck, buff out a scratch on your floors or furniture, or completely re-finish your hand-me-downs.

Regularly priced, you won’t find many options for less than $25 and many are in the $50 range. Luckily, Walmart has one on sale for $19.77 right now, while Home Depot sells a 4-star palm sander for just $17.99.

Price: $4.88

If your home doesn’t have built-in surge protection, then you’ll want to invest in power strips that you can turn on and off to help protect your technology from power outages caused by rolling blackouts, storms, or otherwise.

You’ll pay the most for a six-outlet surge protector at Target, where they start at $9.99 and go up from there. Instead, check out Walmart’s option, which has a 2.5 foot cord attached, and is just $4.88.

Price: $4.97

Whether you want to shine your hardwood floors or re-work a nick on the side of your vintage dresser, bottles of wood polish can get pricey.

Pay about half of the other counterparts when you snag the 4.6-star wood Old English wood conditioner and cleaner at Walmart for just 31 cents an ounce.

Price: $10.88

A power drill can come in handy in a variety of home improvement scenarios — and you don’t need a heavyweight overpriced 20-piece set. A highly-rated, six-piece, small drill set can be found at Harbor Freight for just $12.

If you find that you mostly just need a Phillips and a flathead, then there’s an even smaller set for $10.88 at Walmart. You’ll pay at least $17.48 for a lower-rated option at Home Depot.

Price: $39.88

A ladder is still one of those home essentials everyone should have. A six-foot ladder is a great size to fit comfortably in storage, but to bring out when you need to change a smoke detector, hang lights, or reach the top of your cabinets.

A six-foot ladder at Lowe’s will run you $49.98 on sale, while Home Depot’s $89.97 option is currently $39.88, making it a great time to stock up on this household must-have.

Price: $34.46

You’ll quickly learn when shopping for a new trash can to toss more renovation debris, that they aren’t cheap. A simple, stainless steel 13-gallon trash can with a hygienic foot pedal will run you upwards of $60 at regular price.

Fortunately, Walmart’s option has an inner bag ring for added security, and the plastic is designed to look like stainless steel for just $34.46.

Price: $22.98

A small upgrade that can make a big impact on a home is a new showerhead. Lately, wide rain shower heads have been all the rage, with sites like Build.com listing them for $150 and above.

You can get the same, comforting, spa-like experience with a fixed rain showerhead from Lowe’s for $31.98, Walmart for just $22.98, or Home Depot for $39.98.

Housing and rental costs are skyrocketing, and around 61% of Americans would now rather upgrade their current homes than go through the hassle—and expense—of moving.

Save money shopping by price comparing at various retailers and finding all the tools and materials you’ll need for less than the average cost.