Updated on Oct. 20, 2024
You're headed to the home improvement store to check pricing on tile and new flooring, but while you're there, you may be surprised to find some, uh, interesting items. Here are weird things to buy at Lowe's.
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If you’ve ever shopped at Lowe’s, you know about the solid deals on home improvement, hobby and craft items. But did you also know there are plenty of weird things to buy at Lowe’s, too? Between all the standard items you’d expect to find on shelves, like the best electric stoves, woodworking tools for beginners and professionals, light bulbs, snow removal tools and lawn mowers, there are a lot of quirky products that will make your home a more fun place to live.
As you roam the aisles to price tile, appliances, hardware, tools and building materials—or to find that unique Lowe’s gift for your favorite DIYer—keep an eye out for the most unusual, slightly strange and even weird things to buy at Lowe’s.
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For homeowners who appreciate a little dark humor, here’s another entry on our list of weird things to buy at Lowe’s. This 24-inch lawn ornament depicts a cute bear following the “wipe your paws” sign—only to find a squished garden gnome on the bottom of his paw. (Oh no!) The tongue-in-cheek figurine is suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
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The king or queen of their castle needs a suitable throne, and this one is certainly eye-catching. The Kohler toilet is white with a “sunrise gold” ban (which looks like a rose gold color). It looks just as luxurious as a toilet can get—and with all the high-tech features. The elongated bowl sits at a comfortable height for most adults, has a dual flush, misting feature, self-cleaning function with a UV light and warm air system to dry you off. Now if only this toilet would also do our taxes, we would truly be set for life.
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Build a fire that’s way more—ahem—“flame-buoyant.” The fire colorant is a fun addition to family campouts, bonfires with friends, backyard fire pits or indoor fireplaces. One of the more unexpected weird things to buy at Lowe’s, Funky Flames colorants turn an ordinary firewood blaze into a trippy kaleidoscope of blues, greens and purples.
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Some people mount deer heads on their walls, others prefer something a bit more… prehistoric. Design Toscano created a Jurassic-approved piece that measures in at 14.5 inches tall and weighs 4 pounds. The Tyrannosaurus rex (or T. rex) acts as a wall trophy. The wild item is hand-painted and features real crushed stone to make it look like the dinosaur is coming out of the frame. All you need to do now is find a worthy place in your home to hang it up.
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Hone your putting prowess or work on your chip game while saving money on golf club fees. This indoor/outdoor putting green is portable and be set up on any flat surface, including in the backyard or in the middle of your living room. Made of durable fibers with a non-skid, durable backing, the artificial grass mat stands up to wear and tear, is stain-resistant and won’t fade.
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Even if you’re the nicest person in the neighborhood, it’s fun to feel like the ultimate villain when riding a motocross bike, dirt bike or snowmobile. This lightweight, matte-black thermoplastic helmet looks like something straight out of a dystopian sci-fi movie, and can be used for cosplay—or, you know, actually keeping your head protected. This cool helmet is DOT-certified for safety, and features an integrated intake and exhaust venting system that provides fresh air during long-distance rides. (Or Comic Cons!) It’s also super comfy, thanks to its pillow-soft, removable and washable liner.
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If you’re not completely satisfied with your Lowe’s purchase, simply return the merchandise with valid proof of purchase within 90 days to any Lowe’s store in the U.S. Purchases will be exchanged, refunded in cash, credited to your account or refunded via in-store credit based on the original method of payment.
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