12 Useful Items Retirees Should Buy at Home Depot

It's common for all retirees to look for simple ways to make home upgrades, but you want to make sure you save money shopping while you buy them. It's true that even a few little items can make a big difference and perhaps make life easier.

To help you stay under budget, here's a look at some items retirees should buy at Home Depot to simplify life and save some dollars.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $243.18

A touchless faucet is an excellent addition to any kitchen. Although you might expect a higher price tag if you want a name like Moen, Home Depot sells the Essie Touchless Faucet — with MotionSense wave, power clean, and is made of spot resist stainless steel — for not much more than $240.

Shopper Laura left a review saying she recommends this faucet 100%. Compare it to other touchless faucets at Lowe's starting at $300 or more.

Price: $65.88

Clogged gutters can be a hassle. You can get the VEVOR Gutter Guard 5-inch Width Aluminum Leaf Filter DIY Gutter Cover at Home Depot for just under $66.

These are made to prevent debris, such as leaves, roofing grit, pine needles, and more, from clogging your gutters. Something similar at Lowe's may cost at least $70.

Price: $159.00

It might be worth checking out the leaf blower collections at Home Depot. This RYOBI model comes with a 4Ah battery and charger, available now for $159.

It's easy to handle and lightweight, so it should help ease the fatigue of longer jobs. Similar leaf blowers at Lowe's are generally closer to $200.

Price: $62.73

When spring arrives, it's a good idea to have a high-quality, long-lasting garden tool set ready.

This six-piece tool set, which includes a pruner, transplanter, lopper, cultivator, trowel, and micro-tip pruning snips, is available at Home Depot for just over $60. You would pay around $90 for a similar WELLMAX one at Wayfair.

Price: $298.00

It might be argued that every good home workshop needs a good mobile workbench. The Husky workbench is a great option. Measuring 42 in. W x 18.1 in. D, it comes with eight drawers, and features a solid wood top.

The drawers have a secure-latch mechanism so they close completely. In a customer review, JoeP said the self-closing drawers come with lots of space. For reference, many of the mobile workbenches at Lowe's are priced closer to $400.

Price: $99.00

Here's something to add to the outside of the home to entertain yourself and your company. An 80-quart patio cooler can store drinks to enjoy alone or with friends and family.

The StyleWell version runs $99 at Home Depot. A similar item at Lowe's is $149. A customer called Rob left a review of the Home Depot cooler, saying it was easy to put together and a good value.

Price: $229.00 (on sale from $249.00)

It may be time to give the garage a makeover. One way to make that easier is to pick up some storage shelving. You can save $20 on the Husky four-tier industrial duty unit now on sale at Home Depot.

In a customer review, Justin said these were great shelves for their shop and they'd definitely recommend getting them. For price comparison, many similar shelving options at Lowe's seem to run closer to $300.

Price: $2,398.00 (on sale from $3,599.00)

Smart appliances can make life easier in many ways. When it comes to the refrigerator, a smart one like the Samsung Mega Capacity 3-Door French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator can help keep you entertained while you're in the kitchen — share pictures, stream music and videos, access recipes, etc.

It can also make shopping easier, and help you know what's inside the appliance at all times. Home Depot may be a place to look for these, at Wayfair, the same product costs at least $50 or more.

Price: $28.78

You can find many ways to turn your shower into a more relaxing experience. Perhaps a handheld shower head is just what you need.

Home Depot has a six-spray, chrome one available from Waterpik for less than $30. It offers a fast and easy installation without the need for a plumber.

Similar items at Lowe's may cost you $50 or so. A customer review from a foxjr said the shower head from Home Depot is big with great water pressure and a long hose.

Price: $3,995

A walk-in tub can be a great addition to the bathroom to help make it easier to get in and out on a regular basis. It often pays to shop around when buying these more expensive items for the home.

Price: $518.42

There is a feeling of security that comes from having a portable generator when the power goes out at home from a storm. Buy a 4,000-watt/3,500-watt propane gas-powered recoil start portable generator at Home Depot for around $518. 

Price: $69.98

It may be time to replace your microwave with a newer model to help you make those quick meals. Magic Chef has a 0.9 cubic feet, 900-watt countertop microwave available for $69 at Home Depot.

In a customer review, Lorraine said this one is easy to use and cooks well. Similar ones at Lowe's run around $99 or more.

Now may be the time to check out some items for your house at Home Depot to make life easier.

One smart way to save money at Home Depot may be to check out the online Savings Center on the store's website.