If you're currently in the midst of – or are about to embark on – a home renovation or remodel journey, take it from an expert: Amazon is about to become your best friend.
I'm currently on my second total gut home renovation with my husband and along the way, we have built up quite the wish list of DIY, home improvement, and life-saving products from Amazon. So, in good faith, I'm sharing that list with you this Amazon Prime Day so you don't miss out on these home renovation essentials in the Big Day Deals.
These are the 15 must-have (in my opinion) bargains that are currently on sale to help you along the way in your slow renovating journey. From short-term solutions to better the everyday to handy gadgets and nifty tools.
15 Home Renovation Essentials To Grab This Prime Day
I go through so many paint rollers so this 17-piece set is going to be a lifesaver. And while that sounds wasteful but when you're decorating an entire home and are accident prone... these things are gold dust. With 500+ 5* reviews, we can confidently recommend this set.
If, like me, you're saving up to be able to replace flooring then there's nothing better than a large area rug to cover old floorboards or tile. Often an expensive purchase, this 8" x 11" Loloi rug is reduced by 69%.
I've not actually tried this yet but Drew from Lone Fox has recommended it on his Amazon Store Front and I'm really keen to try out a peel-and-stick molding to add some extra detail to my ceilings and cabinetry and the reviews look great.
We recently had a gorgeous larder cupboard installed in our new kitchen but I forgot to get the electrician to wire in any lights. My husband ordered these motion sensor under cabinet lights and they've been fantastic for lighting up the cupboard upon opening.
One of the biggest pain point in a renovation or remodel is how often you have to move your belongings around from room to room in order to redecorate them. Storage baskets (with lids!) will keep everything in one neat, moveable catch-all.
I'm intrigued to try Peel and Stick wallpaper and love this moody botanical print. According to the reviews, the pattern matching is super easy and can all be installed in minutes. I'll be pairing this with a greeny taupe paint on the baseboards.
If you're unfamiliar with this pocket-sized pen-looking gadget, let me put you onto something. For those working around old wiring, this tester can simply be offered up to a wire or outlet and the tip glows red and beeps when voltage is live so you know when something is safe or unsafe to touch.
Sometimes there's a floor or a backsplash that just isn't affordable to replace any time soon yet they drive you insane while you wait. Peel and Stick vinyl tiles are a great temporary solution for covering up an eyesore for the time being.
Granted this is quite a big purchase but if you're on the hunt for a new bathroom vanity, the Amazon Prime Day sale is a great time to get a hefty discount. This oak farmhouse-style storage unit currently has 27% off.
It took me a long time to come around to the idea, but I now think smart bulbs are a must in any home (finished or mid-reno). I steer clear of the multi-color option and simply use them with my Alexa to dim lamps, spotlights, and even chandeliers for a cozier mood.
Hardware can get extremely expensive, particularly if you're shopping for knobs and pulls for an entire kitchen or run of storage. This set of 12 antique brass finish knobs are just over $20, making them under $2 a piece.
In another ploy for making a renovation feel cozier, a battery-operated, cordless table lamp is a must for almost every room! It's a much chicer alternative to a torch when you're really in the trenches of remodeling.
These sturdy, tear-proof drop sheets for decorating are my favorite. Waterproof, dust-proof and rustproof, they help to keep the place clean and reduce damage to new (or old) floors, furniture, walls and so on.
I lived without a cooker (and a kitchen) for 6 months, so an air fryer was a complete must-have. Now that I have my new kitchen and range cooker in place, I wish mine wasn't so large and ugly. I love the look of this retro one and the reviews are brilliant.
Inspired by English kitchen ideas I really wanted one of these brass pot hanging racks for our kitchen. But when I researched it further the cost shocked me. While this one is only stainless steel, its a bargain at $38.99 and creates the same feel in my kitchen.
Hopefully this list will be of some use to those of you in the throws of renovation hell. If all it takes is a few small details like some moodier lighting or a big painting kit to soften the stress of living amongst dust and dirt, then I've done my job well.
