4 Home Depot Items Responsible Retirees Should Avoid Ahead of Thanksgiving
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Tiffany Lew
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Rebekah Evans
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While Home Depot’s got some enticing items and budget-friendly discounts during the holidays, not all are optimal for responsible retirees looking to stay safe and financially sharp. Below are four items responsible retirees should avoid ahead of Thanksgiving.
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Multi-Colored Faceted LED Lights
- Price: $29.98
Safety’s a top priority especially with age and with that, possibly waning mobility. Electrical holiday decor like these 100-count multicolored Christmas lights can be finicky to get up on the rooftop and work seamlessly. You will likely need to deal with finding proper extension cords or reaching for a ladder. If stability and mobility are concerns, stick with lower-risk decorations that don’t require a complex setup.Â
Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator
- Price: $1,148 (originally $1,699)
Large appliances like this 21.4-foot refrigerator at Home Depot are a huge investment that you might not get the best deal on right now, even if it’s on sale. Inventory often shifts during this time of year, so you could be getting potentially old models before new ones hit stores. So ask yourself whether you really need that refrigerator or other large appliance this month or if it can wait until after Thanksgiving.
Milwaukee Cordless Combo Kit
- Price: $649 (originally $1,199)
Are you a regular fixer upper? If not, consider the space and maintenance it takes to keep a full kit of nine tools at your home. Now may not be the time to purchase this from Home Depot. It may just be sitting in the garage collecting dust instead of garnering the necessary regular use.Â
Nest Thermostat
- Price: $89.99 (originally $129.99)
 Sometimes there’s no urgent need for an upgrade on your devices. If you’re feeling perfectly fine with your working, traditional thermostat you may have no need to eye a new, smart one like the Google Nest from Home Depot, regardless of how popular they are today. Especially leading up to Thanksgiving, where you may not have the time to figure out how to use it. These often have a learning curve or are incompatible with your current setup, which means more time and energy used.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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