7 Walmart Items Homeowners Should Stock Up on Before Winter Hits

As the temperatures start dropping, homeowners across the United States are hard at work getting their houses ready for winter. Part of that preparation includes careful budgeting for essentials that will ensure they stay warm and comfortable.

Whether this is your first winter as a homeowner or one of many winters, there are plenty of Walmart items worth stocking up on now so you don’t have to worry about running out later. Best of all, several items are on sale for online Walmart shoppers. Keep reading to see what to stock up on ahead of winter.

• Price: $99.99

The bestselling Litheli cordless snow shovel is now $100 off its regular $199.99 price tag when you shop online. 

Compared to traditional snow shovels, the Litheli snow shovel is able to clear snow up to 12 inches wide and blow it up to 20 feet away. At just under 9 pounds, this snow shovel is lightweight enough to carry around. It comes with a battery pack, charger and a user manual. 

• Price: $4.97

As of this writing, the Rain-X -30 degree de-icer is in more than 200 Walmart online shopping carts, with more than 1,000 purchases since Dec. 4. 

This in-demand de-icer works to melt frost, snow and light ice quickly on windshields and car windows in extreme temperatures. Five-star reviews from Walmart shoppers highlight how quickly this de-icer works and emphasize buying extra to keep in cars.

• Price: $36.25

Keep sidewalks, driveways, walkways and other surfaces free of slippery ice and snow with Snow Joe premium blend ice melter. 

Walmart shoppers receive plenty of bang for their buck when they order these 50-pound bags online for $36.25. That comes out to spending about 73 cents per pound.

• Price: $7.58

Don’t spend more money buying a snow brush and ice scraper separately this winter. Get them combined with Auto Drive’s snow brush and scraper set. 

Measuring 35 inches, this winter weather tool allows you to brush off snow and scrape off ice from your car windows and windshield. The scraper is tough enough to remove stubborn ice but gentle that it won’t leave behind scratches. Buy a few to keep handy in your home and vehicle.

• Price: $9.99

Protect your hands while shoveling snow and de-icing windshields with a pair of OZERO polar fleece snow gloves. Walmart shoppers who order online save $21 off the original listed price of $30.99. 

These bestselling gloves are suitable for men and women and work to keep hands warm in low temperatures down to 20°F. Shop several available glove sizes while supplies last.

• Price: $4.93

When there’s a sudden snowstorm, many people make emergency runs to the grocery store to stock up on milk. Avoid the crowds and treacherous weather conditions by shopping for Blue Diamond almond milk online. This milk is shelf stable, which means you’ll be able to store it at room temperature for a while without worrying it may spoil quickly.

• Price: $59.99

Did the furnace go out? Keep a few TaoTronics electric space heaters handy to quickly warm up bedrooms and living rooms. Shoppers that order online receive $50 off with the special online only deal price. 

Each tower heater is equipped to heat up to 70°F in just three seconds and quietly oscillates heat for even distribution. Set the temperature you’re most comfortable with and relax. 

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of Dec. 5, 2024, and are subject to change.