7 Home Depot Items Retirees Need To Buy Ahead of Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is one of the most popular holidays in the United States. Aside from being a festive time to meet with friends and family and be grateful for what you have, the fourth Thursday in November provides a turning point in the weather as we move from fall to winter.
Preparing for colder weather in the fall is important for retirees — particularly those living on a fixed incomes — to ensure comfort and safety during the winter months. It’s prime time to save on a lot of cold weather items that will rise in price in the months ahead, too.
Home Depot is one of the largest retailers in the world, and by consistently out-stocking the competition, its prices and customer service are second to none. Here are seven things retirees should buy ahead of Thanksgiving that will make winter living more comfortable.
Leaf Blowers
As the days get shorter and temperatures cool, leaves will start falling from the trees and covering your lawn.
While many homeowners find leaf blowers noise pollutants, retirees who have mobility concerns find them a useful way to clean their properties. Ryobi’s Whisper Series offers cordless battery blowers to lawn rangers looking for a quieter solution.
Opting for less power and operating noise will keep you on your neighbor’s good side.
Appliances
Home Depot has great deals on washing machines, dryers, ranges, refrigerators and more during the lead up to Thanksgiving this year.
Besides holiday weekends, fall and early winter (September through December) is typically the best time of year to buy appliances, per Architectural Digest. This is when new models begin to roll out before the holiday season — and when you’ll get the best deal on a major purchase. Shop now for up to $500 off select appliances.
Programmable Thermostats
Installing a programmable or smart thermostat to automatically lower the temperature when you’re sleeping (or away from your home) is a worthwhile investment that will save energy costs without sacrificing comfort. Google’s Nest Thermostat ($129.99) is smart-programmable, but intuitive.
After a few days of setting the temperature, the Nest will learn your preferences when you’re at home, or out, and “learns” how quickly your home heats and cools.
Space Heaters
When the seasons change, retirees need to consider warming up poorly insulated, drafty or downright cold rooms.
According to Consumer Reports, buying the right space heater depends on more than how much you want to spend. You’ll need to consider the size of room you need to heat, how quickly you want that space heated and what safety features are important to you.
Home Depot has a wide range of highly rated models, from a Lasko ceramic Designer Series 1500W ($67.22) to a Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool ($749.99).
Home Décor
Decorating your home often says something about you personally — but more importantly, a well-organized, well-designed space can reduce anxiety, improve sleep and air quality as well as brighten your mood.
In other words, the way your home looks inside isn’t something to take lightly. Shop stylish finds at incredible prices on decorative home accents, bedding, storage and shelving, kitchenware and living room furniture.
Toilets
Home Depot runs its “Biggest Bath Event of the Year” sale in February, but if you’re calling the plumber to service your aged toilet more than expected, Home Depot has up to 25% off trusted names like Kohler, American Standard and Glacier Bay right now (sales end Sept. 30).
In case it’s been decades since your last purchase (most toilets last between 10 and 15 years; older, well-maintained models can last 50 years!), toilets cost between $100-$300 at this point in time.
Gutter Guards
Gutter guards prevent leaves, pine needles and other debris from accumulating in your eavestroughs, helping to extend their life by preventing rust and corrosion. Retirees will save time and money by investing in Gutterglove’s 4′ x 5″ Stainless Steel Micro-Mesh Gutter Guard kit, on sale for $168.28 now.
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