5 Tractor Supply Home Improvement Products You Didn't Realize Existed

If you've ever spent much time wandering the aisles of your local Tractor Supply, then you've probably seen plenty of the sort of equipment you might need to keep a farm, ranch, or homestead up and running. The retailer certainly has no shortage of feed, fencing, and other materials for taming the wilder parts of your property, lining its shelves. It even has its own exclusive tool brand, JobSmart, which is fairly well regarded by users and can be used to complete all sorts of DIY tasks. These kinds of products are still what the company is best known for, but its inventory has begun to expand well beyond utilitarian outdoor equipment.

Many shoppers may be surprised to learn that Tractor Supply now carries an impressive selection of home improvement goods in its stores. A lot of these products are still focused on the needs typically associated with farmland — which should come as no surprise, given that serving these needs was the foundation on which the company was built. But there are a few other items you might not realize the store would carry that are more geared towards improving your actual living space, inside and out.

Tractor Supply still probably isn't going to be most people's first stop when taking on a big home improvement project, but it's good to know that there are a few things you might be able to find for your house on its shelves the next time you're there to pick up a spool of chicken wire or a new Cub Cadet riding mower.

There are plenty of materials for putting up fencing at Tractor Supply, but you may not know that the company also carries materials for building decks and guardrails for your home. These aren't the rugged, outdoorsy materials you usually find at the store, but rather composite decking tiles and decorative pieces for your home, where aesthetics are nearly as important as function.

An example of such items is the Fortress Building Products 31-inch Vienna Bow Black Sand Steel Deck Railing Balusters. These traditional wrought iron bows are sold in sets of 10 and are designed to work with wood, composite, or vinyl. They're pre-galvanized and powder-coated to ensure maximum rust resistance and are available in three colors: Gloss black, antique bronze, and black sand.

These decorative elements are a great way to revitalize a deck or porch guardrail with old, rotten wooden balusters and add a bit of class to the project. These seem to be among the more popular options Tractor Supply sells, but it also offers similar metal balusters in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors, giving you plenty of customization options to fit the style and color palette of your home.

One of the biggest ways you can add value to your home is by renovating your bathrooms. New floors and countertops are a big boon, but a shower renovation can be particularly nice. Fortunately, Tractor Supply sells a handful of products that can help with a renovation like this, including drain grills, shower door components, and a range of Icon Shower Pans in different sizes.

These pans are made from a thick composite layer. They have reinforced bottoms to maintain durability and a textured anti-slip surface on the floor. They come with the drain molded into the pan, ready to be drilled to fit whatever size plumbing you have available. As mentioned above, the Icon Shower Pans are available in 21 sizes and shapes, so you should be able to find one that suits your specific needs. They have small square ones, large rectangular ones, a range of Neo Angle Pans, and other less common shapes. That said, they all appear to be made of composite and only come in white, so those looking for other options may need to visit a different home improvement retailer.

These aren't exactly fancy, but they're relatively affordable, and installing them can be a great DIY project for anyone who wants to replace their old, busted-up shower pan with a fresh, clean one.

Got a hall you want to block off? Or perhaps you have an old sliding closet door you want to replace with something with a bit more rustic charm? Then you might be interested in installing some sliding barn doors. These aren't like the utilitarian doors made of thick, cheap wood that you might find on an actual barn. They are decorative pieces made from attractive materials, meant to be both visually appealing and practical.

Tractor Supply sells a few different decorative barn doors from two distinct brands: Crestview Collection and Dogberry Collections. Several models from these two brands come with a metal slide that you can install wherever you need. Tractor Supply also sells barn doors from EightDoor, but these do not include the slide or mounting kit.

The barn doors that are sold as kits come in a wide range of sizes to fit different spaces, from cabinets and windows to large double doorways. Tractor Supply also offers a few options for design and color. Several of the Dogberry doors appear to favor a herringbone pattern in darker brown finishes. Meanwhile, one of the more popular sets Tractor Supply sells is the Crestview Collection 71-inch x 67-inch Decorative Barn Door Decor with Metal Slide, which includes two hollow-core wooden doors with structural Xs over shiplap, stained in a faded gray color.

These kinds of barn doors are functional, but they exist more for the sake of being decorative showpieces that are sure to grab the attention of guests and friends than as the most stable or practical forms of sealing an entryway.

Home security cameras may have seemed like an extravagance a few decades ago, but they've grown increasingly affordable in recent years. Those who've been thinking about getting a home security system of their own may be happy to learn that Tractor Supply sells several kits made by AOSU.

They have a few different kits and sell a range of models for both indoor and outdoor use, but one of the more intriguing sets is the AOSU 2K QHD 3.0 MP Dual-Band WiFi Quick-Install Outdoor AI-Smart Solar Camera Pro System with HomeBase. This kit includes four wall-mounted cameras, each powered by an integrated solar panel that converts 95% of sunlight into energy, according to the manufacturer, so you don't need to worry about running electrical lines or constantly swapping batteries. These cameras produce 2K QHD video and have full-color night vision thanks to their built-in spotlights. They also feature camera-to-camera tracking, which means the system automatically chains together footage from multiple cameras when something triggers more than one location. Once triggered, multiple alerts and an integrated smart alarm will notify the user's phone with instant notifications and a preview image of what triggered the alarm. 

Best of all, these don't require a subscription service with monthly fees. Just buy the cameras, install them, and you're all set. It comes with 32 GB local storage that keeps encrypted videos for up to 120 days. Overall, these cameras might not have many of the futuristic smart features available on newer 4K Ring cameras, but they're high-definition, easy to install, and low-maintenance.

A TV antenna is another piece of tech you might not expect to find at Tractor Supply, but the company actually sells several of them. Most are the bigger ones that need to be mounted on your roof to get the best signal, but those who aren't interested in breaking out the ladder and attaching anything to their shingles might prefer something like the Mohu Leaf Ultra-Thin Indoor TV Antenna.

This is a discreet, flat gray sheet that can hang on a wall or be mounted in the window. In fact, the Mohu Leaf is frequently cited as one of the best indoor TV antennas on the market. It has a 40-mile range, with multi-directional UHF and HI-VHF elements that receive TV signals from both the front and the back. According to the description, this antenna "receives OTA DTV broadcasts in Full HD 1080p, 4K 8K UHD, NEXTGEN TV depending on coverage area; no Internet required." The antenna comes with 12 ft of high-performance coaxial cable, hook-and-loop tabs, and push pins. Mohu also states that the antenna can be painted if you'd like to blend it more seamlessly with your wall.

It's worth noting that antenna effectiveness varies significantly depending on the area where you're using them. The distance from the TV towers, the broadcast strength, and surrounding obstructions will all affect the signal you receive.