Homeowner Essentials
Products worth having before your contractor arrives — or problems worth catching before you need one at all.
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Amazon picks
Water Leak Detector
Catch a slow leak before it becomes a flood. Place one near your water heater, under the kitchen sink, or next to the washing machine — it alerts you the moment moisture is detected.
Air Filters (MERV 11)
The filter most Treasure Valley HVAC techs recommend. A MERV 11 catches dust, pollen, and pet dander without straining your system. Swap every 90 days.
GFCI Outlet Tester
Plug it in and know in seconds if your outlets are wired correctly. Finds reversed wiring, open grounds, and missing GFCI protection — problems that are invisible until they're dangerous.
All-Natural Pest Repellent
Safe for kids and pets — keeps ants, spiders, and rodents out without harsh chemicals. Popular with Treasure Valley homeowners who want a first line of defense before calling a pro.
Soil Test Kit
Know exactly what your Treasure Valley lawn is missing before you buy a single bag of fertilizer. Tests for pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — takes 10 minutes.
Painter's Tape (3M ScotchBlue)
Pro-grade tape for crisp, clean lines on trim, windows, and ceilings. Pulls off cleanly without lifting paint — the one thing every DIY paint job gets wrong without it.
Garage Door Lubricant
Apply to springs, rollers, hinges, and the rail twice a year. Stops squeaking, prevents rust, and dramatically extends the life of every moving part on your door.
Featured: Kangen Water
Kangen Water by Enagic
Boise-area tap water is among the hardest in the country. A Kangen ionizer filters and ionizes your water, giving you alkaline drinking water, produce-washing water, and even a natural surface sanitizer — all from one countertop machine.
Available through a local Treasure Valley contact — not an anonymous online order.
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