Just 26 Home Improvement Products With Over 5,000 5-Star Reviews

Reviewer's tried-and-true crew.

1. An overhead garage storage rack to store tools, workbenches, coolers, and more! Dishing out money for a storage unit? No thanks.

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Promising review: "Very nice and sturdy. Not difficult to install, but it is time consuming. Someone wrote they installed it in 40 minutes. That's just not true (unless you have 4 people). It takes at least two to three hours as there are about 60 sets of bolts and nuts, plus the time it takes to measure, mark, find studs, and drive the anchors (all above your head on a ladder). Yet, the work pays off. The instructions are fairly easy to follow and well-illustrated, and the final product is sturdy and looks sharp. The shipping was incredibly fast and arrived in perfect shape. I put approximately 400 lbs. of weight on it and it seems to be holding very well with no sagging. It says it can hold up to 600 lbs., which seems about right. I would highly recommend this product." —ChadL

Get it from Amazon for $148.74 (available in white, black, or hammertone).

2. A programmable timer that'll transform your hose to as close to a sprinkler system as you can get it. Reviewers love that there is no need for tools with this system, and it makes watering the lawn or flower beds a breeze!

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Reviewers mention it's worth using this product with a water hammer arrester.

Promising review: "After trying other brands, this Orbit water timer is the best in my book! Along with a clock, it has many programable functions, and includes detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. It also has a manual override capability, all connections can be made without tools, and it takes standard AA batteries. My last one lasted three years — and it worked flawlessly, without any leaks in every season. I only replaced it because of my own negligence. Because it's plastic, it has to be taken inside before the first winter 'freeze' or any water inside will turn to ice and expand the plastic. This damages the case and seals, rendering it useless. I totally forgot about the timer this year and suffered the consequences." —RWHPI

Get it from Amazon for $29.05+ (available in one or two outlets).

3. A carpet stain remover with over 26,000 5-star reviews to ensure the next time a ketchup explosion happens, you don't have to dish out money to rent a carpet cleaner or replace the carpet altogether.

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Promising review: "This is seriously the most amazing product I have EVER purchased! I used it to remove a dry ketchup stain from the white carpet. It removed every speck of the ketchup without ruining the texture of the carpet!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $12.45.

4. A no-glue privacy window film over 33,000 people gave 5-star reviews — it'll fill the room with rainbow light when the sun filters through and give you the privacy you need.

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Promising review: "My kitchen window is on the sidewalk near the community mailboxes. Lots of people walking by. I loathe mini blinds which collect dust and grease. Especially since the stove is next to the window. Curtains are better, but still collect cooking smells and grease particles. I installed this in about 10 minutes. It lets in light, but hides me from nosy people." —Gayle Smith

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Get it from Amazon for $8.98+ (available in seven sizes).

5. A power washer so you can make your wooden fence look like new, or hose down the back deck. It has over 23,000 5-star reviews!

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The set includes a high-pressure washer and 20-foot hose, five interchangeable high- and low-pressure nozzles to wash various surfaces, a 35-foot power cord for use on all exterior outlets, one spray gun, one water filter, one cleaning pin, one connection lance, one adjustable spray lance, one screwdriver, one wrench, manual, and a one-year warranty. Reviewers swear by this power washer for car washes for when it's paired with a foam cannon (which FYI, is sold separately).

Promising review: "Bought this for one thing and one thing only....FOAM CANNON CAR WASH!! I was very disappointed when the only pictures I saw were of people washing their driveways and fences. But wait! Here you are! The best car wash review!!! I bought a cheap foam cannon (here on Amazon) You do not need an adapter or anything special, it works perfectly! This is a great power washer. I have used it four times so far, and have no complaints." —LMF dot Com

Get it from Amazon for $159.99.

6. An expansive starter tool kit so that you always have just the right tool on hand at your workstation.

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Promising review: "I bought this toolset for my college-age daughter because it is probably as complete of a set as she will need when she moves into an apartment next year. Crescent tools are good, especially their famed crescent wrench. I am impressed with the quality and warranty. They will last my daughter a lifetime. The case makes it great to show what is missing and not yet put away." —Arther Picknose

Get it from Amazon for $126.10.

7. A mold-resistant grout pen thousands of people count on to make pesky tile stains a problem of the past — as will you! Just leave it on overnight and it'll work like magic.

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Promising review: "I have 12-inch white tile in my whole house that is 20 years old. Even though I have kept it looking nice, the grout still was getting dark. I cleaned the grout and let it dry good 'til the next day then used the grout pen. It looks like it is brand-new. One thing that I found out was that if the tip of the pen starts to look worn you can just pull it out and turn it over — it is the same tip on both ends. It will take some time to do the whole house but it looks so great that I will just do a section at a time 'til I finish. One other thing that I did was run my finger down the grout line after I apply the grout pen then wipe down the tile line with a paper towel so no other cleanup was necessary." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

8. A duel drill set reviewers love for the long-lasting battery life and quick charging time. You won't have to worry about the drill conking out on you midway through a project with this set.

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Promising review: "I would have bought them a long time ago if I knew how powerful these drills are! I have built many things with them, and they have never disappointed me. I didn't experience any fatigue from using the drills for long periods like I have experienced working with other drills. I own several expensive brand drills but find that I always reach for the Dewalt. The Batteries last for a very long time and they charge up fast. The drills are easy to use and this is a very powerful drill set. I would highly recommend it." —Revital Mitchell

Get it from Amazon for $139.

9. A 14-piece drill bit set to help you hang frames and assemble furniture, and a 40-piece high-impact kit for anyone who lives day-to-day using a drill.

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Promising review: "I love these bits! I’ve been using the same #2 Phillips bit for a month and there's not a bit of wear on it. It also fits better than most Phillips bits into the fasteners I’ve used. As for those that are having trouble removing the bits from the case, did you read the simple instructions on the package? Grab the top of bit and pull it up, then straight out. It is actually one of the better bit holders I’ve had in a case. Easy to remove and they stay secure in the case." —James Maddigan

Get them from Amazon: the 14-piece drill bit set for $16.40 or the 40-piece set for $19.98.

10. A leather conditioner that just may make the leather loveseat you're about ready to give up on shine like new!

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This conditioner works on just about anything made of leather, not just fancy sofas. It can even add a layer of water protection to your boots!

Promising review: "I use this for my everyday boots, as well as my dress shoes. I'm not always gentle with my boots and I thought I had ruined them the other day (worn out color, scuffs all over), but I cleaned the muck off, gave them a brushing, then applied this leather honey and after letting it sit, my boots look almost like the day I bought them! It keeps the leather supple and restores color. You only need to use a small amount per use!" —David Horning

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

11. An investment-worthy Aerogarden that'll grow fresh herbs for your dinners and salads in a neat and orderly fashion. This is a hydroponic growing system with no soil and will grow your plants in ~no thyme~ even if you have little to no sunlight to work with!

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This kit includes everything you need to grow, including Genovese Basil, Thai Basil, Curly Parsley, Italian Parsley, Thyme, Chives Dill, and Mint seed nurtured by Miracle-Gro liquid plant food, and 6-inch tall trellis.

Promising review: "Love this new garden! It's my fourth AeroGarden and they just keep getting better. This one has a very sleek design and takes up less space than I thought it would without sacrificing grow space or water capacity. Set up was a breeze with the display walking me through the steps. I love that on their larger gardens you can set the time on the garden, plus this one is Wi-Fi enabled so I can keep track of my garden's needs on my phone! My favorite new feature though is vacation mode, which will slow down the light and water use so I don't have to worry about my plants so much when I'm out of town. I can't wait for my plants to grow. I recommend it!!" —Ted

Get it from Amazon for $259.97.

12. A collapsible sawhorse workbench – it's ideal for folks with a list of repairs and projects to tackle at home but no storage or workbench to get things done.

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This workbench is made of resin and lightweight aluminum legs, it has a weight limit of up to 1,000 pounds, and it folds down to 4.5 inches.

Promising review: "We have a small-ish town house, so there isn't room for a big garage workbench and all that kind of stuff, so this has really helped. The table sets up in a flash, and takes down quite easily. When it's set up properly it is quite sturdy and the two levels are nice so you can have a place to put tools or materials you're not actively using but will need. The included clamps are a nice touch, but are a bit on the cheap side I noticed, I left them out in the rain once and they are now thoroughly rusted, but since they were an add in, I'm not holding that against them. All in all, a handy little piece of equipment if you're on the move or have a shortage of storage space." —Andrew Paquette

Get it from Amazon for $89.99.

13. A grip clamp to hold your workpiece in place and make your life in the shop a little bit easier.

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Promising review: "This is definitely what I needed to work on my new cabinet build. These work great and fit in the budget. I added panels underneath my middle cabinet to hind the pocket holes beneath." —intro

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $15.99.

14. An investment-worthy, multi-use ladder with over 9,000 5-star reviews. This baby expands from step stool all the way up to a 19-foot ladder, so you can use it for home decor and changing lightbulbs inside, and to clean the gutters outside.

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It converts to a 19-foot extension ladder and multiple A-frame ladders, wide-flared legs for stability, industrial rated up to 300 pounds.

Promising review: "Perfect ladder for everything we need it for around the house both inside and out. Its great to use as an A frame ladder such as replacing lights in the ceiling or cleaning the ceiling fans. When set up as a step ladder we can get on the roof outside with ease. The ladder has built in wheels for moving it around and they work great! Very good quality and easy to follow instructions to learn how to use its many features. Very happy with this ladder." —bill

Get it from Amazon for $138+ (available in four sizes and with multiple accessories).

15. A deadbolt smart lock featuring a Wi-Fi-enabled keypad to keep your home or rental space secure yet accessible with a code you can change at any time.

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Promising review: "This is a great lock. It is robust, setting up the integration with home Wi-Fi is easy, and using the app to manage access codes is easy. There is a lot of flexibility to customize levels of security and times of access. It's a great lock for short-term rental or service worker access. It has a good warranty, excellent tech support. Installation care must be taken to make sure the deadbolt slides in and out full travel without dragging on the latch plate or the battery life and motor life will be lessened." —Richard

Get it from Amazon for $234.14+ (available in four colors and multiple styles).

16. A powerful jobsite fan so you can stay cool in the woodshop or while you work outside, even in 90-degree weather (according to reviewers).

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Promising review: "The wife was looking for a small fan to use at our off-grid cabin while sleeping and seeing as I have Dewalt 20v tools this was perfect — no different batteries needed. I ran it with a fully charged battery on med speed and it ran for 10+ hours and still had one light on the battery fuel gauge. It works well at keeping me cool in my connex while working on my ATV's while it's 95° out in the sun as well." —resq2piper

Get it from Amazon for $99.

17. A wood glue dispenser that'll likely be the best glue bottle you'll ever own. It is drip-free and dispenses glue both horizontally and vertically.

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Promising review: "So easy to use. After using wood glue out of the bottle and always tipping it upside down and squeezing it to get the glue out, I finally picked up a Glu-Bot. It always gives a consistent amount of glue without a ton of squeezing pressure. I'm really happy I finally got this and I use it all the time. For the price, it is a cheap way to make your shop life a lot better. It also has a variety of tips and you can cut them to your liking, depending on how much glue you want to come out. It's easy to fill, keeps a good seal on the glue, and quickly dispenses the glue when you need it." —Scott Coleman

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

18. A wet-dry mop vacuum designed to clean everything from pet hair to spills to sawdust, so you can keep your floors impeccably clean no matter what is going on.

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Promising review: "This thing is the BOMB! It cleans everything. I used to have the Hoover Floormate, the deluxe as well. But you had to sweep before you washed floors. This thing is quick, and it doesn't create any dust from sweeping. It's super easy to clean and extremely lightweight. It's a must-have item if you have pets that shed, or track mud in the house (we live in Seattle and have mud like we have rain). It works great on carpet too — gets all of the pet hairs out that most vacuums leave behind!" —Nathan P.

Get it from Amazon for $269.99.

19. A combination smoke- and carbon-monoxide-alarm to install in case of any emergencies. I had a carbon-monoxide scare once (related to a faulty heating system) and ever since then, I will not sleep in a room that doesn't have one of these in it!

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Promising review: "Well, they did their jobs. I had a fire in our fireplace that was almost out, down to the coals, so I closed the damper and went to bed. An hour later — BEEEBEEEBEEEBEEEP. I looked at the alarm, and the CO LED was flashing. Oops, I guess the coals weren't as dead as I thought. It woke me and my wife up. I've also had it alert to smoke from accidentally letting a damper close while there was a full-on fire and smoke began to fill the room. Again...oops. I am glad to know they work, and, while I've been aware of the sources of my troubles so far, I am confident these will alert me if there is some real trouble happening." —Monty

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

20. An easy-to-use stud finder that'll make it super clear (with an LCD screen) when there is a metal or wood stud or electrical wiring behind your wall before you go to hang stuff. Reviewers say this stud finder is better than any other they've tried!

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Promising review: "I purchased a cheap model stud finder a few years ago. I always fought with it, trying to make sure it was actually reading a stud. Many times it would give me a false reading or just wouldn't be consistent with locating studs. I purchased this stud finder a few days ago. I popped in a nine-volt battery, (it doesn't come with one) and began to check walls around my house. It worked flawlessly! I compared it with my other one. The Nabini was finding studs consistently while my other was having trouble. I cycled through the different modes and again, I was confirming electrical wires hiding behind walls. This was a feature my old stud finder did not have. I worked around a few light switches and the Nabini found the wires effortlessly. I tried the deep mode and metal mode and was happy to say they both worked great! I would highly recommend this product. I would def purchase this again. Easy to use and a great buy." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $25.99.

21. A restorative wood finish to make those old cabinets or floorboards look fabulous once again.

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Promising review: "I found a video on YouTube discussing how to use this product, so I decided to see how much it improved the appearance of my 25+-year-old cabinets. I was amazed at how they turned out! They looked so good when I finished that I decided not to replace them! This saved me lots and lots of money. The Golden Oak color was an excellent match for the builders-grade Honey Oak color in my kitchen. I am very pleased with my purchase." —M. Edelblute

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes and seven finishes).

22. A sheet of granite wallpaper so you can instantly upgrade bathroom countertop spaces, end tables, vanities, and more — for a fraction of the price a real granite makeover would cost.

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Promising review: "I do not have the money for a new vanity right now. Insert DIY project of covering my ugly pink bathroom vanity in marble contact paper. It looks 100% better and it’s super durable. It’s a little tricky to work with at first and then you get the hang of it. I’m buying more for my half bath! I decided to do my tabletop in my laundry room and it looks great too. Make sure there is nothing on the surface as bumps will show through. Also, one roll is not enough, always buy more than you think you’ll need!" —Natalie Evans

Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ available in four sizes).

23. A surge protector with over 34,000 5-star reviews and room to charge everyone's phones, devices, and USB cords with ease.

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Promising review: "I really liked this product for the versatility of the AC outlets and USB outlets. Seems well made and I really like the flat surface on the AC outlet strip. Needed to replace my old power strip to get ready for cord-cutting to occur in this household." —lbt

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in two colors).

24. A set of wood repair markers designed to blend into scuff marks and dents and make damaged wood furniture look like new.

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Promising review: "I can’t believe how well these work! Much better than I was expecting. I just had my home interior painted and the painters damaged a fiberboard medicine cabinet when they removed the masking tape. It ripped off the fake wood veneer. These markers completely filled in the ugly spots and the colors blended well. I love that it appears to have some clear coat in it too as it dries with a slight shine that makes it look more like wood stain rather than marker. I also used them to stain wood filler in two spots in my maple kitchen cabinets where a previous home owner had hung a paper towel holder and I really struggle to see the hole! It looks fantastic. I highly recommend this set. It’s a good value and works very well." —Shane

Get a set of 13 from Amazon for $9.99.

25. A two-pack of potting mix that's less prone to gnats and perfect for anyone who is tired of losing plants to a bug problem!

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Promising review: "Got this to start herbs and veggies on the windowsill before planting in the garden outside. So far everything I've planted has sprouted. What more can you ask?" —Frank

Get six quarts from Amazon for $12.99.

26. And a Wi-Fi–enabled light switch you'll control from your phone, Alexa, or Google Assistant, and turn or dim the lights from the bed like a wizard.

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Promising review: "I bought this switch for the bedroom so that my fiancé and I wouldn't have to get out of bed to turn off the overhead lights. Once I figured out that the directions for installation were on the Kasa App I was able to easily wire it into our switch box. Setting it up to work with our Amazon Alexa units was also very easy. I also watched a YouTube video that demonstrated the installation." —Michael P. McDonnell

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

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