Heres a list of the best time of year for sales:
Furniture: January and July
You could save 30% to 60% buying furniture in January and July, as stores try to clear out inventory and make way for new pieces, which manufacturers introduce in February and August.
Floor samples especially often sell for a song, so dont hesitate to ask.
Storage Essentials: January and August
In August, retailers slash prices and offer free shipping on shelving, organizing systems, baskets, and storage bins, baiting parents who are packing kids off to college or getting organized for a new school year. (No offspring? No problem. Proof of parenthood isnt required to qualify for deals.)
It happens again in January, when stores roll out more sales — and selection — to help you find a home for all those holiday gifts and meet your organizing goals for the New Year.
Linens and Towels: January
Department store white sales — launched in 1878 — are still a favorite marketing tactic and make January the best time to binge on high-quality bedding and towels. If the exact color or style youre seeking is out of stock, ask in-store for a rain check, so you can get exactly what you want at the price that cant be beat.
Major Appliances: January, September, October, and the Holidays
The prices on this years appliances bottom out when they suddenly become last years models. Except for refrigerators (more on that below), you can pick up last years models for way less in September, October, and January, when stores are making room for new inventory.
For good deals on this years models, wait for Black Friday and the holidays. The season rivals inventory clear-out bargains as the best time of year for sales on appliances. And if youve got more than one appliance on the fritz, holidays are often the time to find incentives for buying multiple items.
Mattresses: February and May
Even the most obscure holiday seems to inspire mattress sale commercials. Annoying, yes, but also a reminder that you should never pay full price for a mattress. The best time of year for sales is February (courtesy of Presidents Day) and May (Memorial Day).
Many department stores offer coupons for additional savings on the sale price, while specialty chains — which have the biggest markups — can drop prices 50% or more. But dont waste your time price shopping: Manufacturers have exclusive deals with retailers for each model, so the only way to find a lower price is to snuggle up to a different mattress.
Refrigerators: May
Unlike other big-ticket appliances, new fridges are released in May. Combine the need for retail turnover with Memorial Day sales, and you get epic savings nearly all month long, making it the best time of year to buy a new refrigerator.
Snow Blowers: March and April
The best time to pick up a low-cost snow blower is exactly when you DONT need it: in March and April. That time of year, no store wants them taking precious floor space away from spring merch like patio furniture and grills.
Vacuums: April and May
New vacs debut in June, so last years models go on sale in April and May — just in time for spring cleaning.
Roofing: May
For the lowest price on materials, buy in May.
But if youre paying a pro to install a new roof, contractor rates begin their climb April 1 and stay high through fall. So if weather allows for wintertime installation, you could save big.
Gas Grills: July and August
Come July 5, theres still smoke in the air from Fourth of July fireworks, but stores are already moving on to Halloween, with Christmas not far behind. So, theyll cook up juicy savings on grills and other summer staples in July and August. Sales peak by Labor Day, so you could pick up a new grill and still have time to host one final summer hurrah.
Lawn Mowers: August, September, and May
August and September are the perfect time to retire an ailing mower. Youll find the lowest prices of the year (but also the slimmest selection) as stores replace mowers with snow blowers. Retailers also kick off the season with sales every April. You generally wont save quite as much, but youll have more choices.
Perennials: September
Unlike nonperishable goods, theres not much retailers can do with last seasons perennials, so September brings savings of 30% to 50% and two-for-one offers on plants like hostas, daylilies, and peonies. And note that independent gardening stores can typically offer deeper discounts than big chains.
Cooler weather also makes this a great time of year to plant. Hows that for a win-win? If you prefer planting in the spring, many nurseries offer 10% to 20% off when you pre-o
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