Is SHEIN A Good Place To Buy Home & Garden Essentials On A Budget?

If you do a lot of online shopping, you have likely either purchased something from Shein or are at least familiar with the site. Known for its low prices and wide inventory of clothing and other commodities, this retailer is a go-to shop for millions of buyers on a budget, and those who aren't. While it's most well-known as a fast fashion giant, Shein sells a plethora of priced-to-go home and garden items, too. But is Shein a good place to buy these essentials? Thousands of positive reviews point to an overall "yes," but for some items, you're better off shopping at a brick-and-mortar store.

A quick browse through the home-related categories on the site will reveal hundreds of items, all vying for a place in your cart. If there's something specific you're seeking — whether it's a bedspread or a purpose-built potato peeler — type the term in the search box and it will probably pop up. Shein offers many of the same products you would typically see at stores like HomeGoods and Lowe's, and many that you wouldn't. Cooking utensils and gardening tools are two categories where you can find some solid options, despite the low prices. We'd be careful of products like gold-plated cutlery, (as there's no guarantee how long the finish will hold and you shouldn't run uniquely colored flatware through the dishwasher) or non-stick cookware (as sellers don't state what the coatings are, so there's no way of knowing if they are PFAS-free). But materials like bamboo, stainless steel, and silicone are widely considered among the best for cooking utensils, and some of Shein's kitchenware is made out of these.

Similar to why you might want to think twice about buying kitchen items at Dollar Tree, we'd stick to buying basic utensils made from safe materials on Shein. Deals like this include a 12-piece silicone utensil set for under $2, a bamboo wooden set for under $4, and a nine-piece stainless steel set for under $17. All of these items show a 4.9-star rating or higher at the time of writing, with two ratings based on 1,000+ reviews. At these prices, you can't expect guaranteed longevity, however one reviewer stated that the silicone utensils "Hold up well" and another was "pleasantly surprised with the quality" of the stainless steel set.

In the gardening tools category, there's everything from steel garden weeders to pruning shears, rakes, and hundreds of other items. You can purchase a pair of Shein garden shears for $1.76. This three-piece garden tool set is also highly rated with a $2.15 price tag. Looking for a long garden shovel? Shein offers those, too, but this is one item that you're better off buying at your local hardware. A 43-inch shovel at Shein costs $17.82, but at The Home Depot, you can snag one for $9.98.

In summary, whether you're seeking essential gardening tools, cooking utensils, or some home décor, Shein can be an affordable option. But be sure to read the reviews and compare the price to other retailers. Even though Shein offers low prices, you may still get a better deal at a big box store.