5 Home Depot Items Retirees Should Buy When Black Friday Arrives

Black Friday may technically be the time for you to get the best deals on holiday gifts for your friends and family, but who’s to say you can’t get a few necessities for yourself?

With some careful planning, you can take advantage of the big Black Friday sales to save some money and get yourself some items you need. After all, you of all people know you’re on the nice list. 

For retirees on a fixed income, Black Friday can be a boon time to get items they need for their homes — especially home repair items and other essentials. And Home Depot is your one-stop-shop for all of those items. The retailer hasn’t announced its Black Friday deals yet, but when it does, be sure to keep an eye on these items.

Whether you’re such a regular at Home Depot that the employees know your name or a newbie, you’d be wise to use Black Friday to snap up some Home Depot items. 

• Price: $55.51

Looking for an essential home tool kit, complete with all the foundational tools you need to perform most home repairs? Well, look no further than this Stanley home tool kit, which comes equipped with easy-to-hold, easy-to-use, high-quality tools. Out of 300 reviews on the Home Depot site, over 200 reviews give this tool kit five stars. 

• Price: $89.00

November is still notorious for its piles of leaves, and while it’s fun to romp with the grandkids or the dog, sometimes you just want to have a clear walkway or lawn. In that case, you’ll need this high-powered leaf blower and sweeper. With its lightweight and cord-free design, it’s easy to hold and a pleasure to use. 

• Price: $419.99

If you’re looking to tidy up your floors without having to push around a heavy vacuum cleaner, you should invest in this spiffy robotic vacuum, which allows you to get a major chore done while doing almost anything else you want to. Bagless, and with a washable filter, this vacuum may cost a pretty penny, but it saves you the time and effort of cleaning it out. And if you’ve woken up feeling a little stiffer than usual, that alone makes it priceless. 

• Price: $59.96

What’s better than spending the crisp days of early winter gathered around the fire pit, enjoying some hot cocoa or s’mores with friends and family? Nothing. This durable cast iron fire pit will allow you to make new, heart-warming memories and get your fix of chocolatey, toasty delicacies. 

• Price: $229.99

Through two stacked baskets, this powerful basket air fryer lets you cook up to four foods at once — allowing you to make an entire dinner with just one appliance. The process minimizes clean-up and makes cooking so much easier. Plus, you can use it to make plenty of leftovers to save money on groceries and dining out. 

Prices and availability are accurate as of Oct. 15, 2024, and may vary by location.