Home & Garden codes — hand-picked for August 2026.

Major holiday shopping events bring the steepest appliance discounts of the year on refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ranges. Retailers also clear old inventory when new models arrive, and floor models or open-box units sell for less year-round. Timing a large appliance purchase to one of these windows can save a significant amount.

End of summer and into early fall, when stores clear out seasonal outdoor inventory to make room for the next season. Patio sets, grills, and garden gear get marked down heavily. Buying then for use the following year, rather than at the start of summer, captures the deepest discounts.

Often yes. Open-box appliances and floor-model furniture are typically fully functional, sold cheaper because the packaging was opened or the unit was displayed. Inspect for cosmetic flaws and confirm any remaining warranty. For buyers comfortable with minor surface marks, these units deliver near-new performance at a real discount.

Shop in the off-season, especially fall, when nurseries discount remaining plants, soil, and tools to clear stock before winter. Perennials bought late can establish for next year at a fraction of spring prices. Buying seeds instead of started plants, and dividing existing perennials, stretches a garden budget even further.