Shopping for furnishings, tools, appliances, and other household items can be stressful. Sure, you want the lowest price, but do you want a substandard item in exchange?

And yet paying full price is rarely necessary in today’s retail environment…especially when you buy at the right time.

Consider the following:

Major Appliances – January, September, October, Holidays: Much like furniture, the best deals on major appliances come when stores need to make room for new inventory. If you don’t mind having “last year’s model”, shop in January, September, or October. If you must have the latest and greatest, wait for Black Friday and holiday deals. This is also a great time to get bigger savings if you’re buying more than one item.

Home Furnishings – January and July:  Furniture manufacturers commonly introduce new pieces in February and August, which means stores try to clear out existing inventory during the prior months. For extra good deals, ask about buying floor samples.    

Storage Essentials – January and August:  After the holidays, stores roll out savings on storage essentials to help you get better organized for the New Year. In August, you’re bound to find similar savings as parents prepare to send their kids back to school.

Towels, Linens and Bedding – January:  Many department stores have January “white sales” with deep discounts on bed and bath items. If your must-have bedding set or towel color happens to be out of stock, ask a sales clerk for a rain-check so you can get what you want at the discounted price once the item is restocked.

Mattresses – February and May:  Presidents Day and Memorial Day seem to inspire department stores to offer savings on mattresses. Specialty stores can even drop prices by 50% but, be warned, those discounts may be offered against marked-up prices.

Flooring – December and January: These are slow months for flooring retailers and installers because homeowners tend to take a break from home remodeling and renovating over the holidays.

When it comes to home security equipment and monitoring, you can count on great value for your money all year long. For more information or a free in-home consultation and proposal, contact us today.