3 Little Luxuries Homeowners Should Avoid Buying From Lowe’s in February
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Tiffany Lew
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Rebekah Evans
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Lowe’s may seem to check off all of your homeownership needs, but that doesn’t mean you should buy everything there come February. Here are three little luxuries homeowners should avoid buying at the home improvement giant in February.
Small Appliances
- Reason to avoid: better deals elsewhere
Whether it’s coffee makers, food processors or another small appliance, homeowners can find better deals and a greater variety of options at other retailers like Walmart, Amazon, Target or warehouse clubs, such as Costco and Sam’s Club.
For instance, an immersion blender is currently on sale for $35.99 with a regular price of $69.98 at Walmart. A 6-quart Instant Pot 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker Bundle is on sale at Target for $79.99 with a regular price of $139.99. Meanwhile, Lowe’s does not sell this model and the appliances they do sell are not good deals in comparison to other retailers.Â
Homeowners should also be on the lookout for Presidents’ Day sales in the middle of February.
Home Decor ItemsÂ
- Reason to avoid: more unique choices elsewhere
For holidays like Valentine’s Day, homeowners have an abundance of home decor options from national retailers like Home Goods, TJMaxx, Marshall’s, Target, Michael’s, Ikea or even your local small shop. While Lowe’s offers several options for Valentine’s Day, you’re more likely to find more unique choices elsewhere, such as the extensive offerings at World Market. Influencers, like tokyotolagirl, also swarm Home Goods for the latest seasonal trinkets.Â
Lumber
- Reason to avoid: high in moisture and not best for stability
As woodworkers on Reddit and contractors can attest, don’t buy lumber from big box stores like Lowe’s. Some homeowners would love to have a woodpile of lumber on hand through February’s winter season, but Lowe’s isn’t the first choice. Big-box retailers often offer freshly cut lumber which is high in moisture and not optimal for stability.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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