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5 Menards Items Retirees Need To Buy Ahead of Fall



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If you need to stock up on fall items, the clock is ticking. Summer officially ends on September 22 this year, even though much of the country has already moved into an autumn mindset. Retirees typically have more time to soak up the last days of summer because they don’t have to worry about returning to school or career obligations. Additionally, here are six Costco items to buy for the fall.
If you need to shop for fall merchandise – and live in the Midwest or surrounding states — Menards is a good option. The family-owned retailer operates more than 300 home improvement stores spread around Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Here are five Menards items retirees might need to buy ahead of fall.
Pelonis 1,500-watt Ceramic Tower Electric Space Heater
- Price: $39.99 regular ($34.99 clearance)
The beginning of fall also means the beginning of cooler weather. A portable space heater is an efficient option because it lets you warm one room at a time rather than having to crank the heat on high throughout the house. This model is small and lightweight but still has enough power to produce up to 1,500 watts of heat. It features two heat settings of 900 and 1,500 watts and will shut off automatically if it ever overheats or tips over.
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Anchor Hocking 3-Quart Baking Dish With Carrying Case & Lid
- Price: $19.99
Fall often puts retirees (and others) in the mood to cook comfort food, and this portable baking dish ticks a lot of boxes. It includes a Cherry Essentials Lid, Cherry Zippered Tote with Handles, and Temp Assure Hot & Cold Pack. The set is ideal for baking, serving, storing and insulating casseroles, pastas, roasted meats and other foods.
Sterilite Wide 3-Drawer Storage Cart
- Price: $19.77
Transitioning from one season to the next means packing up seasonal items and putting them away. This is an affordable storage option for seniors that also features ergonomic handles to make it easy to open and close drawers. Casters are included so the cart is mobile.
Pumpkin Hollow Traditional Jack-O’-Lantern
- Price: $16.98
If you need to spruce up your indoor Halloween decor, this bright orange, 16-inch LED jack-o’-lantern can do the trick (and treat). It features the traditional jack-o’-lantern face and is durable enough to last a long time.
BLACK+DECKER 20-Volt Cordless Leaf Blower
- Price: $119.99
Even if you don’t plan to spend your fall trying to keep your yard free of leaves, it’s still convenient to have a leaf blower around to clear off walkways, porches and patios. This lightweight cordless blower moves air up to 320 cubic feet per minute and 90 miles per hour. And because it’s battery-powered, it makes less noise and is better for the environment than gas-powered blowers.
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