Best Gifts for New Homeowners
Our top pick is the Amazon Smart Thermostat, a practical upgrade for homeowners ready to automate their home. For cooking enthusiasts, try the Made In skillet; the Husky light, Ryobi glue gun, and Dremel Versa suit new homeowners tackling projects, quick fixes, and cleanup. Below, each pick includes what reviewers liked, what to watch out for, and the sources we used. Prices are approximate.
1Amazon Smart Thermostat
A practical upgrade for homeowners who want to start automating their home, and the cited price is just under budget.
What reviewers like
- Smart-home upgrade with a stated price of about $91
Watch out for
- Check compatibility with their heating and cooling system before gifting
2Made In 8-Inch Carbon-Steel Skillet
A useful kitchen gift for someone who enjoys cooking, with a cited price below $100.
What reviewers like
- A versatile cooking pan
- Cited at about $89
Watch out for
- Carbon steel needs seasoning and care
3Husky 700-Lumen Utility Light
A handy, low-cost tool for projects, repairs, and getting settled into a new home.
What reviewers like
- Bright 700-lumen output
- Cited at about $15
Watch out for
- More practical than decorative as a housewarming present
4Ryobi Cordless Full Size Glue Gun
A useful addition to a new homeowner’s DIY kit for quick fixes and craft projects.
What reviewers like
- Full-size format for home projects
- Cited at about $30
Watch out for
- Tool-only, so the recipient may need a compatible battery
5Dremel Versa
A compact cleaning tool that could help with the many small cleanup jobs that come with a new home.
What reviewers like
- Distinct from ordinary hand tools, making it a more unexpected gift
- Cited at about $50
Watch out for
- Less useful to someone who already has a preferred cleaning setup
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