(Un)scratch that: This top-rated wood touch-up kit is just $9 — that's 45% off

Why do the most beautiful things in our homes often require the most upkeep? Tiled showers need their grout scrubbed, granite countertops should be sealed and resealed ... and those wood floors and furniture? Scratches are inevitable. However, there's an easy solution, according to thousands of Amazon shoppers: Katzco Furniture Repair Kit Wood Markers.

This 13-piece set makes covering up pesky nicks as simple as coloring in some lines (your child could probably do it, but there's a good chance they caused those scratches in the first place). Oh, and something sure to make you "beam"? You can grab this kit on sale for just $9, saving you nearly 45%.

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Katzco Furniture Repair Kit Wood Markers, Set of 13

$9$16Save $7

Shiver me timbers! This highly rated kit couldn't be easier to use. 

$9 at Amazon

Why is it a good deal? 💰

When you consider how much it costs to replace wood flooring and furniture, nine bucks for a set with as many fans as this one is a total bargain. It's dipped down to $7 a few times, but this is still one of the best prices we've seen.

Why do I need this? 🤔

You don't have to be handy to use this wood touch-up kit, which includes six shades of both markers and crayons, along with a sharpener. The crayons can be used to fill in deeper scratches, while the markers are suited for touching up surface scratches and discoloration. Speaking of color, the markers and crayons come in maple, oak, cherry, walnut, mahogany and black, though you can also blend multiple shades if you don't see one that's an exact match.

Once you realize how easy it is to color in those imperfections, you might start looking for old wooden pieces to restore at yard sales and used furniture shops. (No need to thank us for inspiring your new side hustle!)

What reviewers say 💬

An impressive 14,000-plus Amazon customers (and counting) have given this kit a five-star rating.

Pros 👍

"I used this to cover small scratches and watermarks on kitchen and bathroom cabinets," explained one satisfied shopper. "Made the cabinets look brand new again. There's a great selection of colors and the crayons help fill in any deeper scratches."

"I removed the runner from our hardwood stairs and it left all kinds of holes from the staples and nails," said another. "Using the crayon to fill it in and the marker to touch up the color worked amazingly! Saved us a ton of money on having the hardwood floors sanded and re-stained. You can't even tell!"

"Highly recommend for pet parents!" exclaimed a third reviewer. "I have a one-year-old pup who loves to scratch away at the door if I'm on the other side ... we have wood doors and these markers were perfect! They were super easy to use."

Cons 👎

There's a bit of a learning curve to using these, some shoppers say. "My only complaint is the duller finish for larger scratches, but you could add a sheen over top if desired," shared a generally pleased buyer. "The markers are great for touching up scratches. ... The key for me is blending/smudging with my fingertip before it dries, so it softens the line/mark."

"I just wish they had a fine point like a pen so it would only go on the scratch and not around, but other than that I think they worked perfectly fine!" wrote a final fan. "I was really skeptical of these, but man did they work!"

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Katzco Furniture Repair Kit Wood Markers, Set of 13

$9$16Save $7

Don't see an exact match? Blend the shades to get the color you want. 

$9 at Amazon

To help keep your wood floors scratch-free, pick up a pack of these as-seen-on-TV furniture leg covers.

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Ruby Sliders Chair Covers, 8-Pack

$10$15Save $5

These padded problem-solvers stretch to fit over most chair legs, giving them a soft underside that's gentle on hard flooring. 

"These are so versatile and don't stand out the way 'socks' do," said a reviewer. "We tried felt, nailed protectors and stick-on ones. Nothing stayed on, and my wood floor was getting scratched. Because these stretch and stay on, they're perfect."

$10 at Amazon

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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