9 Things New Homeowners Should Buy From Home Depot in 2025

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As a new homeowner, the list of what you need to equip your house is seemingly unending. The good news is that you can get many of the essentials from your local Home Depot. Whether you need tools, appliances or a garden hose, Home Depot’s bound to have it. And even if yours doesn’t, you can typically get what you need to be ordered from another nearby store.

Here’s a list of 10 items new homeowners should consider buying from Home Depot in 2025.

Husky 110-Piece Homeowner’s Set

• Price: $49.88

Whether you’re into DIY home improvement projects or you just want to hang a few paintings, you need a few basic tools to get you started. This toolset contains a hammer, wrench, auto-loading utility knife, a screwdriver with 72 bits, a 12-foot-long tape measure, pliers, and a nine-inch level — all in a convenient carrying case.

It’s handy and reasonably priced for what you get. Plus, you won’t have to worry about coming up short on an essential tool when you need to do a minor repair or hang some wall shelves.

Gorilla ToughLite Heavy Duty Garden Hose

• Price: $69.98

Just because you might not be planting or watering a garden in the winter doesn’t mean you should skip the garden hose. In some cases, such as with new constructions, a heavy-duty hose like this one can come in handy for watering freshly-laid sod even now.

It’s 100 feet long and designed to resist twists and kinks so the water will flow continuously at the pressure you expect. It’s also resistant to UV rays and cold weather.

Once spring comes around, you’ll be glad you have this on hand. You can hook it up to an above-ground sprinkler system or you can water plants by hand. You can even use it to wash your car in the warmer months.

RYOBI ONE+ HP Stick Vacuum Cleaner Kit

• Price: $199

Brushless and cordless, this stick vacuum cleaner kit is what any new homeowner needs to keep their floors — carpet included, of course — clear of debris, pet fur, and the odd crumb. It has 60 minutes of runtime and boasts powerful suction technology that makes it ideal for most surface types. It also comes with a few tools, including a crevice tool for those tight areas, and a dust brush.

No longer will you need to lug around a heavy vacuum cleaner. With this, you can even switch over to a handheld option, one that has a 9.5-inch wide head. And if you’d prefer, you can always bundle it with two additional batteries and a charger.

Hookless Simply Solid Polyester Shower Curtain

• Price: $34.98

Moving into a new home usually means leaving behind certain things, like that old shower curtain you used to have. At Home Depot, you can pick up a solid polyester shower curtain with built-in rings. It’s 71 by 74 inches and comes in a few colors, so consider getting one of each — for however many bathrooms you have.

Ring Video Doorbell (Wired)

• Price: $49.99

When you purchase a house, one of the most important things is security. That’s where the Ring video doorbell at Home Depot comes in. It’s got WiFi, a 1080p HD video camera with two-way talk, night vision, and motion detection. It’s also a smart home security system that pairs well with any other devices you have or are considering getting.

Note that you will need to pay for a subscription service to unlock some of Ring’s more advanced service features. But if you want something simple that’ll give you peace of mind, it might be worth it. And if you’d rather not have a monthly subscription fee, you can always try it out without one first.

Kaluns Nylon Black Stainless Steel Utensils

• Price: $31.99

Part of what makes buying a home so exciting is the opportunity to upgrade what you’ve already got. If you’re in the market for a new set of cooking utensils, you can get a full supply at Home Depot.

This 35-piece kit includes everything you need to cook in your brand new kitchen, including a solid spoon, slotted spoon, soup ladle, solid turner, can opener, spatula, tongs, and measuring spoons and cups. Each piece is BPA-free and stainless steel. They’re great for cooking, baking, and grilling.

Husky 1000 Lumens Focusing Aluminum Flashlight

• Price: $9.88

You might not think a flashlight is a must-have when you purchase a home, but you’d be surprised at how quickly you end up needing one when you don’t have it. Whether you need to check the darkest corners of your attic or the power suddenly goes out, knowing you’ve got a flashlight in your kitchen drawer (or garage) is great for peace of mind.

This one provides 1,000 lumens and requires four AAA batteries. It’s impact- and weather-resistant, meaning you can use it outdoors. It’s also got a twist focus and three light settings so you can adjust both the beam and brightness as desired.

Swift Home Premium Ultra-Soft Comforter and Sham Set

• Price: $94.73 to $112.67

Even if you already have a comforter and sham set, it doesn’t hurt to have a backup. And if you’re moving into a house with more bedrooms than you had before, you might want to get an extra bed (and the bedding to match) for guests.

This set comes in two options: full/queen and king/California king. You can choose from four colors, which are grey, chocolate, navy, and wine. The material is hypoallergenic down, breathable, and fade- and wrinkle-resistant. All you need is a set of nice sheets and you’re good to go.

GE Washer and Dryer Combo

• Price: $1,998

Unless your house comes with a washer and dryer, or you’re bringing yours from your last place, you’re probably going to need to buy new ones. If you don’t have a ton of space in your new place, this washer and dryer combo could be perfect.

It’s 4.8 cubic feet and can clean and dry an entire load of laundry in about two hours. It’s also got adaptive SmartDispense technology that can hold detergent and softener for up to 32 loads, antimicrobial technology, plenty of cycle options, and many other smart features.

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