10 Home Depot Items You Should Stock Up on Now If You Live in an Area With Harsh Winters

Winter is in full swing, so now is the time to start buying budget-friendly supplies. If you live in an area with brisk temperatures, snow and ice, Home Depot has you covered.

One trip to the home improvement chain can allow you to find many winter essentials you don’t want to be without. Here’s a look at 10 items to put on your Home Depot shopping list now to ensure you’re winter ready.

Price: $13.58

Made with sustainable, mineral-derived powder, ECOS Ice Melt Compound is designed to keep your sidewalks, driveways and paths on icy, snowy days. Safe for pets’ paws, this fast-acting, ice-melting compound is crafted from 100% renewable energy.

Sold in a 6.5-pound bottle, it’s also Safer Choice certified, so you can feel confident you’re using a quality product that contains ingredients safer for human health and the environment.

Price: $34.89

USB-C rechargeable, the THAW Large Rechargeable Hand Warmer features memory recall and a smart power control. It’s designed to warm large hands, but it also has a dual purpose power bank that can charge larger USB devices.

Equipped with a 10,000 milliampere hours (mAh) battery, this is a winter essential you won’t regret buying. Alternately, you could opt for the THAW Small Rechargeable Hand Warmer — priced at $23.97 — which fits most hands and has a 5,000 mAh battery that can recharge devices.

Price: $75.19

If your heater doesn’t fully cut it — at least in certain rooms — you need a Lasko Gray Electric Tower Ceramic Space Heater. Offering 300 feet of heat coverage, this fully-assembled oscillating space heater comes with a remote and has safety features, an auto thermostat mode and a timer.

Featuring two heat settings, it also has a convenient carry handle, so you can easily transport it between rooms. Additionally, it’s equipped with a 6-foot power cord and comes with a three-year limited warranty.

Price: $28.98

Cold temperatures put a lot of stress on your car battery, which could mean it doesn’t start. Therefore, it’s a good idea to keep this Husky 20-foot, four-gauge UL Booster Cable in your car.

Designed to fit both top and side terminals, this easy-to-use cable is tangle-free for flexible use. The last thing you want is to end up stranded on a cold winter day, so don’t procrastinate on this one.

Price: $14.97

Clear ice and snow from your car with the Grease Monkey Extendable Snow Brush With Rotary Brush Head ice scraper. This brush and scraper combo has gentle bristles that won’t scratch your vehicle’s window and an aluminum pole that extends to 45 inches.

Price: $54.97 to $93.75

Designed to remove medium to heavy snow and slush accumulation, the True Temper Industrial Grade Snow Pusher is a purchase you won’t regret. It has a steel handle and a UHMW wear-resistant, non-stick nylon blade available in three different widths –24 inches, 30 inches and 36 inches.

Price: $39.97 to $49.97

If the power goes out this winter, the RYOBI Rechargeable LED USB Lithium Compact Flashlight Kit will help illuminate your space. Available in 550, 600 or 625 lumens, it offers three light modes, ample runtime and radiant color clarity.

Price: $3.97

Formulated with advanced technology for streak-free cleaning, Rain-X De-Icer Heavy Duty Windshield Wash Fluid offers greater driving visibility. Designed for all vehicles — even electric vehicles — it helps keep frost, ice and snow from sticking to your windshield.

Price: $4.98

If your house gets drafty in the winter months, pick up a Frost King Indoor Window Insulation Kit. Designed for use on interior windows, each pack can provide coverage for up to three standard sized windows.

Price: Starting at $1,999

To be clear, this is a luxury and absolutely not a necessity. However, if you can swing a whole house Generac Power Pact standby generator, you won’t regret it. 

If the power goes out during the winter, they’ll be no need to stress. This generator connects to your existing LP or natural gas fuel supply, allowing it to kick into gear within seconds of sensing a power loss.

Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.