Countertops are doing a lot of work for us these days. Not only are they essential for, well, food prep and cooking, but they tend to be where we store the large appliances we need access to every day, like the microwave, toaster and coffee maker. Add to it all of the other fancy appliances that make cooking even faster and easier — think your air fryer and Instant Pot, just to name a few— and you have very little counter space left for actually chopping vegetables and preparing dinner each night.If you feel like your kitchen could do with a few extra countertops and cabinets, we’ve found a deal at Walmart that might be the solution to all of your problems — without the need for a full kitchen renovation. This stylish rolling kitchen storage island, usually $270, is on clearance at Walmart during all of the competitive Prime Day markdowns for just $78 — the cheapest we’ve EVER seen it.CheflaudThis rolling storage island is like adding three extra shelves to your kitchen. $78 at WalmartWe first wrote about this rolling cart several months ago, when we spotted it on sale for $100. Now, it’s been marked down significantly, making it the cheapest we’ve ever seen it.And for just $78, this storage cart is like adding three extra cabinets to your kitchen — instantly. Each of the three shelves holds up to 88 pounds, making them ideal for storing bulky items, while the 10 hooks on the sides display cooking utensils, kitchen towels, coffee mugs or whatever else you need to keep within arm’s reach. The baker’s rack at the back keeps items on the shelves securely in place without falling out. Lock the wheels to keep the cart in place, or unlock them whenever you want to move it around.Use it in the kitchen to store bulky appliances like your microwave, Crock Pot and blender, or turn the entire island into dedicated coffee and tea corner. Use the top to display a fruit bowl, flowers, photos, a lamp or more while the bottom shelves do the hard work of hiding kitchen clutter.But don’t feel limited in the kitchen with it — of the more than 560 customer reviews, many of them shared the clever ways they’re using this rolling island in their homes.”I purchased this to use in my bathroom for towels and and storage baskets,” said one reviewer. “Its great in small bathrooms.”Another reviewer said: “I use this in my laundry room as a folding table and it’s working out nicely. The shelves below hold my laundry detergents, dryer balls, fabric softener, stain remover, etc. I like that it’s on wheels so I can easily move it to dust and clean behind it.”Of course, the most obvious place for a storage island with this much versatility is in the kitchen, where it can ease the work your countertops are already doing for you.”I bought this to shelve my microwave, coffee maker, espresso machine, and coffee grinder,” they wrote. “It holds all of this and more. Easy to put together and good looking!”A bit of advice for those who don’t like having all of their kitchen clutter on display: Try out this tension rod curtain hack for the lower shelves so you can squirrel away even more clutter — and get a pop of color in the kitchen with a fun patterned fabric.More Prime Day deals we recommend:PrettyCareVacuuming is a chore for everyone, but when you have limited mobility and lack the strength you once had, a lightweight vacuum is essential. This best-selling model at Walmart has nearly 25,000 reviews, which isn’t something to turn your nose at, and weighs only 6 pounds! The vacuum comes with pretty much every suction head and feature that you could want out of a standard, everyday vacuum. It comes with two suction modes, depending on whether you’re vacuuming carpet or hardwood and tile. The upholstery head can be used for vacuuming drapes and furniture, while the extendable head can be used for hard-to-reach corners and crevices. Plus, the HEPA filters are washable and recyclable. It’s also possible to mount it on the wall to keep it out of sight. “Our age is seventy. This is an essential item that consistently cleans our hardwood, vinyl, carpet, and flooring,” said one enthusiastic reviewer. “We made the BEST PURCHASE of our entire lives.” $73 at WalmartAmazonPlay your favorite radio stations, cue up your favorite album, set timers and reminders or ask how many ounces are in a cup — an Amazon Echo device can do it all. For the senior who’s perhaps living alone for the first time, it’s a great gadget for handling everyday tasks, like setting timers for when the laundry is done and asking what the weather will be like that day. Of course, it’s also a great gift for couples, college students and new moms and dads. Soup it up by pairing it with smart plugs so they can turn lights and other electrics on and off by voice command — there’s a lot that this tiny tool can do to make life easier around the house. $25 at AmazonVictrolaThis vintage-inspired radio from Victrola — one of the leading turntable manufacturers of the early 1900s — is Bluetooth compatible, giving you the best of what’s new and old. Use one dial to switch between Bluetooth, AM or FM, another to tone the bass and treble, and another for volume. $45 at AmazonSevenblueGet your bathroom and kitchen cabinets organized once and for all with a two-tiered organizer storage cabinet. This set of two means you can use one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom. Or, use both in a particularly disorganized space. $12 at AmazonUtopia BeddingYou can’t use a duvet cover without an insert, right? That’s usually where the price really goes up, but this quilted comforter insert on Amazon will only run you $21 while on sale. Best of all, if you’ve ever wrestled with a duvet insert and cover before, you know that having four corner tabs makes things so much easier and keeps the insert from sliding around. We’ve made sure that this one checks that box. And if you’re afraid to commit to white bedding, it also comes in 10 other colors. Over 94,000 Amazon shoppers gave it a perfect rating with thousands of shoppers raving about the corner tabs that “help immensely when changing the comforter covers.” $26 at AmazonDon’t have Amazon Prime?If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)Your Prime Day Shopping Guide: See all of our Prime Day coverage. Shop the best Prime Day deals on Yahoo Life. Follow Engadget for Prime Day tech deals. Hear from Autoblog’s experts on the best Amazon Prime Day deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Prime Day sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.
Add extra countertops to your kitchen with this $78 storage …
