6 Best Items Under $25 at Lowe's for Home Upgrades in 2026
Halfway through the year already, you might think there’s little time left to start a home improvement project. However, the kinds of work your home might benefit from most are likely small, subtle upgrades and preventative measures to save you money as the seasons change.
Here are six items under $25 that can improve your home, give you peace of mind and save you money.
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First Alert Battery-operated Carbon Monoxide Detector
Price: $24.98
You can never be too careful at any time of the year — and the summer months are a great time to prepare for the fall and winter when you’ll be spending more time inside. Upgrade any smoke detector or add this First Alert battery-operated carbon monoxide detector to keep your family safe at any time of year.
Frost King White Foam Weatherstripping
Price: $6.79
Weatherstripping isn’t only for the cold months — sealing up air leaks around windows and doors also keeps out hot air. Either way, you can increase the efficacy of your air conditioning or prepare your house months in advance for cold weather with Frost King white foam weatherstripping. This variety is 3 and 1/2 feet by 1 and 1/2 inches by 1/2 inches.
GE Pro Series Dimmable LED Light Bulbs
Price: $19.98 (regularly $24.98) for a 16-pack
If you’re still burning old, high-energy incandescent bulbs, now is the time to make the switch to GE pro series energy-saving LED bulbs. These 60-watt equivalent bulbs are also dimmable with the right switches. Even if you already are on the LED bandwagon, it never hurts to have a good supply. With 16 bulbs, you can replace every bulb in every room in your house and then some.
Filtrete Allergen Defense Air Filter
Price: $23.97 for a two-pack
Keep your lungs and sinuses free of allergens, dust and other particulate matter year-round with these Filtrete allergen defense air filters. You get two for what one costs in other stores. You’ll rest easy knowing you're breathing the cleanest air. These measure 16 x 25 inches.
WD-40 Classic Formula, Multi-Purpose Lubricant
Price: $8.88
There are very few squeaks, joint jams, hinge problems and other sticking points that can’t be solved with a squirt of WD-40, the classic multi-purpose lubricant. This 12-ounce bottle comes with its signature smart straw for getting into small spaces.
K-Flex Rubber Pipe Insulation Sleeve
Price: $7.98
In warm weather, the last thing on your mind may be your pipes, but by the time winter rolls around, if you live in an area with freezing or below freezing temperatures, your pipes and your family, will thank you when you wrap them in these K-flex insulation sleeves. These are for half-inch pipes, but you can find them in a variety of sizes, too.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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