These 5 Home Depot Products Will Save Your Back

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If you’ve never had back pain, consider yourself lucky – and keep lifting with those legs! According to the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute, back pain is among the most expensive medical conditions in the US, and as many as 16 million adults experience chronic back pain that limits daily activities. It is also the leading cause of disability and absenteeism. Anyone can have back pain at any age, but it is more common in women and those between 50 and 55 years of age.

We are not here to give medical advice, nor can we give you tips on how to snow shovel successfully. You should always talk to your doctor if you need clinical guidance. However, we can help you find home products that can help you if you suffer from back pain or that can help protect your back from injury in the first place. Home Depot sells thousands of products both in-store and online, from building materials and appliances to garden supplies and, of course, tools. The following products are useful for many consumers, not just those who suffer from back pain, and can help you do the work without the aches and grimaces that may remind you that you were born in the year that started with 19!

You may already own an ergonomic or battle-ready electric snow shovel, but this 18-inch handle is an attachment you can add to any shovel, shovel, or even broom to help reduce stress and fatigue. The handle, which Home Depot advertises as attaching in less than one second without any tools, gives users a second grip. It will allow you to maintain an upright posture, reduce strain on your lower back and help distribute weight.

This tool will do more than make shoveling snow easier. Priced at $29.99 for a two-pack at the time of writing, it can be used on almost anything with a long handle, even rakes and mops, as long as the shaft is about an inch and a half in diameter. It was designed to hold comfortably and can be used in temperatures from -31 degrees Fahrenheit to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. It is easy to remove and can be stored anywhere, including hanging storage. Home Depot has a standard 90-day return policy on most merchandise.

Gardeners know the best dirt, or the saying goes, and although there are many high-tech tools for this common hobby, you may want to consider a more low-end solution if your back hurts after hours spent bending over your petunias. This inexpensive garden cart has wheels and is lightweight for easy portability. It offers a tool tray under the seat so you don’t need to carry your gardening gloves and small tools. It is made of heavy-duty plastic with a stainless steel frame and can support up to 200 pounds.

This cart not only allows you to carry your tools around, but also serves as a seat or stool while planting and weeding. It can also be used for other household tasks, such as painting or repairing a car. Buyers should note that according to the product’s Q&A section, its height is not adjustable, and the wheels do not lock in place. Some reviewers have reported issues with durability. If you’re willing to spend a little more, this metal garden cart is sturdy and has a seat with 360-degree swivel movement.

A hand truck or dolly is a useful tool if you frequently move large boxes, appliances, or furniture. These tools are designed to literally lighten the load and reduce the manual effort required for large tasks, reducing the strain on the user’s body, including their back. If you have a large moving project and are concerned about possible injuries, although the backup tools of old DIYers can help, you may want more than just a simple hand truck. Try going ahead and picking up this manual stair truck, currently priced at $101.99.

Users usually have to pull a regular hand truck up or down stairs, but this product has a three-wheel design intended to reduce back strain when pulling it over curbs, up stairs, and even on uneven surfaces. Its steel frame can hold up to 154 pounds, and works on both hard surfaces and carpet. It also folds up for easy storage. This hand truck can be used for more than just big moves – one reviewer uses it to move water jugs and when repositioning a portable air conditioner. You can use it to move your trash cans, haul your groceries, or carry your clothes from one floor to another.

Lawn care can be a time-consuming process that can also take a toll on your back. Repeated movements, kneeling or hunching for long periods of time, and carrying heavy loads can cause muscle fatigue. This four-gallon DeWalt backpack sprayer can help relieve some of those problems. It features what Home Depot describes as a “deluxe harness” with padded shoulder straps that follow the contours of your body. It also has an adjustable hip harness that helps distribute the weight of the full spray.

This sprayer comes with multiple nozzle tips, and extras can be stored on the belt so you can take them out mid-work. The pump can reach 150 psi, allowing users to spray remotely, and the controls are designed to be operated while wearing work gloves. The product has a three-year limited warranty and gets mixed reviews from Home Depot customers. Some found that the spray tended to leak and was difficult to blend, while others were happy with the blending and performance of the product. It currently costs $109. Owners have a lot to say about DeWalt’s 20V backpack sprayer, so if you need a heavy-duty option, you might want to check it out. Also available at Home Depot.

You may have a toolbox full of interesting gadgets, but an access tool is probably not on your radar unless you’ve borrowed your kid’s toy version — the one with the silly shark head that can’t hold a paper clip. This grab tool from Home Depot has a 360-degree rotating “jaw” with anti-slip grips and a built-in magnet that allows users to grab what they need at almost any angle. It can support up to two pounds horizontally and five pounds vertically and is designed for those with limited mobility. It weighs only 8.15 ounces and is about 17 inches long with a soft handle that is easy to hold.

This multi-use tool is perfect for grabbing something from a high shelf, avoiding stairs, or retrieving items from low, dark spaces – haven’t we all dropped our phones deep into the sofa at least once? It can even be used for everyday household chores, such as taking clothes from the washer or dryer without straining your back. The magnetic feature can be used to hold your keys or any other metal, and you can use this tool to simply turn handles or open drawers. This grabber has a compact design and folds up for easy storage, and is priced at around $48 at the time of writing.