30 Practical Amazon Canada Home Items That Will Change Your Life

Whether you’re renovating your a home or just looking to make apartment living easier, these are the items we think you’ll love the most. From compact mail organizers and small hydroponic gardens, to top notch backyard bug zappers and hidden trash cans, these are Amazon’s best budget-friendly, practical home items. Prepare to be blown away by how much time, money, and effort these items will save you!

Instead of dropping hundreds of dollars on a mirror with built-in lights, grab these cheap stick-on lights and make your own! It’s a heck of a lot easier than installing a full set of bulbs over your mirror too, and it’ll cost you less than $20. Over 32,000 buyers left positive reviews for this white LED light strip; definitely read the reviews if you’re still on the fence about buying it.

This modern wall-mounted shelf is perfect for your entryway. It has everything you need to keep all of your on-the-go items in one place: some key rings, purse hooks, a tiny display shelf, and a nice, roomy mail cubby. It also comes with two different kinds of mounting equipment, so you can hang it on a drywall or a concrete wall. Choose from three stylish colors!

Cutting onions is no joke, but thanks to this enclosed dicer, you won’t be crying anymore. This model comes with four different style blades for four different cube sizes; just mount it inside and press down to cut. Voila, perfectly diced veggies in a ready-to-store container! It doesn’t get any easier than that.

Over 8,000 people have reviewed this toilet brush holder, and the majority were pleasantly surprised by how well it worked for its small size. Buyers loved it for being good value for money, conveniently compact, and neat looking. The lid automatically opens and closes too, so no one can see inside the bucket.

If you’re looking for a heavy duty, kink-free garden hose, the Tardigrade 50 ft. Steel Hose is one of the best available on Amazon. According to the seller, it’s designed to be puncture-proof, weather-proof, tear-proof, and lightweight enough to haul around. It comes in two other size options, in case you need something longer or don’t want quite as much length.

Regardless of where you put it, this touchless hand soap dispenser will prove useful and convenient. It uses a battery-powered infrared sensor to dispense the perfect amount of soap; just place your hand under the sensor to activate it. It can contain up to 17 oz. of liquid soap, which is more than twice as much as the average dollar store soap pump offers.

Plastic containers typically won’t shatter, but they often come with a lot of other problems. Sometimes they’re not dishwasher safe, microwave safe, or easy to clean. These glass containers solve all of those problems for you, and buyers have said the glass is top-quality. Give this 24-piece set a try!

Regardless of where you live, it’s a good idea to have one of these in 2023. Catch porch pirates before they sneak off with your goodies; keep an eye on things when you’re at work or on vacation; capture sweet, unexpected pet moments. 75% of the 65,000 reviewers left a five-star review for this security camera, so you can rest assured it’s definitely worth the money.

Tired of using trial and error to find the right drain hair catcher? If you want to buy a drain protector that will work on ALL of your future drains, regardless of design or size, grab this $12 silicone one. Its wide, domed design fits perfectly over pop-up style drains. Best of all, you should never need to snake the drain or use Drano again!

This spray is made to knock out stinky odors fast! With natural botanicals like tea tree oil and peppermint, it acts as a deodorant for your feet. Reviewer RMN27, a nurse, described this product as her miracle stink cure: “This stuff is AMAZING! It works!! I didn’t even wash my stinky shoes before applying a couple of sprays and it COMPLETELY took the odor away.”

There are all kinds of interesting things you can illuminate with a black light: fluorescent paints, scorpions, certain kinds of chemicals, bed bugs — really, we should all have one of these for better peace of mind. You can also use this flashlight to find invisible stains, like pet urine, before they set in. Definitely grab this before you deep clean your house.

If you’ve been considering growing your own food, this hydroponic gardening kit is a good place to start. You don’t need to worry about finding the right soil or lighting; the system uses circulating water and an automated grow light to nurture your new plants up to 30% faster than a normal outdoor garden. Grab it now while it’s on sale!

The walk or drive to the local laundromat is always a pain, but these rolling laundry baskets will make things a little easier for you. Instead of straining your back trying to carry a month’s worth of laundry, or wearing yourself out carrying many small loads, you can roll your dirty clothes with ease. Each hamper comes with a nice lid, a collapsible handle, and two side hand-holds for easy carrying.

That’s right, no snaking the drain! These tablets just melt the gunk away. Reviewer Luna the Inkweaver said they really work wonders: “So, I bought this because it was cheap. I just needed a quick remedy for my slow-to-drain bathroom sink. And, although it took a little longer than 20 seconds to completely dissolve a tablet, it worked. Today, for the first time in about three years, the bathroom sink drained while I was using hot water.”

This is a great tool for your home office, garage, or workshop. Now you can retrieve all of those nails that fell behind the workbench years ago! The built-in light and telescopic extension handle makes object hunting super easy too. Start pointing it at things, you’ll be surprised what it picks up along the way!

This light keeps things simple, in every way possible. It offers an energy-saving, low-profile design that’s compatible with most junction boxes, and it even works with your Alexa. Enjoy a range of color temperatures, from bright white daylight to deep blues. Download the Smart Life app to control the light from your smart phone!

Ready to upgrade your kitchen? You have to try this hidden tilt-out trash can! It’s perfect for hosting. It may look like a simple cabinet, but it’s actually hiding a 10 gallon trash can. Just tilt the door open to use it and close it to hide your trash again. The spring hinge keeps the door from slamming too, which will help keep your sneaky cabinet in like-new condition for years to come.

If you can’t get a good AC unit in time for the summer rush, you’ll want to grab one of these evaporative coolers. Sometimes referred to as a “swamp cooler”, this air conditioner fan uses water to cool the air down to 45 degrees. Unlike other, cheaper models, this product will buy you 10 hours of cool air per water fill.

Say goodbye to stinky, useless traps and messy fly paper. This three-in-one insect trapper is a must-have for anyone who struggles with seasonal fruit flies, mosquitos, and gnats. It draws insects in with the light, sucks them in, and sticks them to fly paper at the bottom; in other words, it’s the triple threat. With nearly 100,000 glowing reviews, it’s a buyer favorite too!

Rather than wasting paper towels drying up turkey or pizza grease, why not try these baking racks? Just slide them between your filet and baking sheet; the grease will fall through the grid and leave you with crispy, less fatty entrees every time. Get this pack of two for less than $23!

We’re looking at you, Florida. This product will definitely alleviate the worst of that choking summer humidity and help you keep your home dry. It’s a nice device to have around if your apartment complex struggles with seasonal mold flare-ups or poor ventilation. Those living in cooler, wet climates also said it helped with excess condensation on the windows.

This anti-slip sofa coaster is a win for couch potatoes. Keep all of your beverages, remotes, snacks, and comfort objects close without risking a spill. You can also use it as a mouse pad for gaming! This armrest table is made with natural bamboo, which makes it a more sustainable option compared to other similar models.

These may look like those trending ice globes from TikTok, but they’re actually automatic waterers for houseplants. No need to worry about over or under-watering your babies ever again; just fill these spikes up and stick them in the soil. Bonus: now you don’t need a house sitter for your next vacation!

It turns out this opener isn’t just for weak hands. It can also open all kinds of jar-style lids, down to your smallest organic ketchup bottle! The sharp metal V-shaped slot makes quick work of stuck lids, so you can spend more time relaxing and less time slamming jars against the kitchen counter.

It isn’t summertime in the U.S. without hordes and hordes of mosquitoes, right? Unless you want to bathe in bug spray, we recommend investing in one of these outdoor bug zappers. The GOOTOP Mosquito Zapper is the number one best seller on Amazon right now; buyers are calling it the “perfect mosquito killer!”

Imagine stepping out of a steamy shower and having a toasty warm towel waiting for you? Wintertime showers just became a whole lot more appealing! You’ll never be able to go back to regular showers after you buy this. Note: this is designed for heating dry or wet towels, not drying them.

Sometimes a physical chore chart is the only way to ensure everything gets done. If your family needs a list, this magnetic chore chart is the way to go. Throw it on the fridge; no one can miss it there. A dry erase design makes it easy to update and clean quickly.

Are you in need of a place to stick drippy umbrellas, muddy shoes, and sandy bathing suits? Grab this rubber shoe mat for under your drying rack. It’s got extra tall sides to contain pooling water; because it’s made with 100% recycled polypropylene, it will hold up well outdoors too.

Pets are wonderful companions, but their fur is a messy burden. If your vacuum just isn’t doing the trick, try this lint roller on your couch. Reviewer Michelle Marcus called it a game changer: “It’s PERFECT for furniture, my bed, blankets … Super easy to throw away the hair too because it’s stored in the container/handle and so easy to open. No more buying a ton of lint rollers and wasting those paper sheets.”

Instead of grabbing a lock box for your new vacation rental or housekeeper, consider grabbing this fake key storage rock. Thieves are more likely to go for the obvious break in; a lock box is almost screaming to be broken. If you think the color will stand out too much in your yard, hide it under a bush. Bonus: it’s fireproof, perfect for California residents!