8 Items That Should Be On Your Home Improvement List

As everyone knows; a home is one of the greatest investments that you can make. In it, you intend on building memories with friends and family that will last a lifetime. But as time goes by, you find that, though the memories last, the place needs a little updating.

Here is a list of 8 products that will bring your home into the modern age with very little effort required.

Smart Speakers

These devices are used for more than just playing your favorite song. You can use them to voice control other devices like plugs, thermostats etc. They can be used as intercom systems for different rooms of the house.

This means no longer having to scream to tell the children to quiet down in their rooms. Smart speakers are charged a duty rate of 45%.

Smart Plugs

At a 45% duty rate, these handy little devices make it so that you and your husband no longer have to argue over who should turn off the lamp because if you pair them with a smart speaker, you can simply tell Alexa to do it.

They can also be used to set timers e.g. you can have the Christmas lights to turn off and on automatically, no more spending the night on. You can even use your phone to start the washing machine from work. The possibilities are endless.

Solar Lights

If you're anything like me; you know nothing about running electrical wires. And if you're anything like my spouse; you never get around to calling an electrician. Solar lights are a simple and easy way to light up your home.

These handy devices use the ample sunlight we get in the Bahamas to charge your device, then provide you with light at night. They can even come with motion sensors that light up even brighter if motion is detected. Solar lights are duty free, isn't that everyone’s favorite duty rate?

Showerhead

Covid19 has been with us for forever, and chances are you were unable to travel. I found that what I missed most about vacations, besides Panda Express of course, was the luxurious showerheads that our destinations had.

With a duty rate of only 5%, you can enjoy some of the many features that today’s showerheads offer; you can get ones that make you feel like you're under a waterfall, some have special LED lights, and some have bluetooth speakers to sing along to your favorite song.

Cabinet Lighting

Cabinet lighting brightens up your countertops and makes all your food photos look TikTok ready. They are easy to install, and can have features like motion sensing, color changing, and battery operating.

Some can even be easily removed and used as lighting in case of a power outage. At only 5% your kitchen can be social media cute and have you prepared for when BPL acts up?

Outdoor Furniture

Your yard needs some love too and at 25% duty, outdoor furniture can be just the love it’s looking for. Outdoor chairs and tables come in a variety of colors and configurations and are sure to be an added comfort to visiting family and friends.

Outdoor furniture also allows you to expand your livable space from simply inside your home to the wide open air.

LED Lighting

Bring color and vibrancy to your home with LED track lighting. They are remote operated but some models also allow you to control them from your cell phone. You can schedule them to turn off or turn on. They can even adapt to the beat and tempo of the music you are listening to.

These lights are sure to be a hit at this year’s family Christmas party, and they are duty free!

Cabinet Handles

These are simple ways of updating your kitchen cabinet and so easy to do that even I can do it, and that says a lot. If your home was built in the 90’s, chances are you have the circle brass cabinet knobs and now in 2021 you need a little updating.

Today’s drawer handles are sleek and modern and are only 25% duty.

Written by Mrs. Importable

Last updated: November 05th, 2021