5 Deals that Can Turn Your House into a Home this Winter

The Chicago area has finally gotten its first substantial snowfall this year. And while fresh snow is lovely to look at, we find that it also inspires folks to hunker down and cozy up on the home front. So to that end, we've rounded up five deals that are sure to keep spirits high and warm in your home this season. Keep in mind that while the faint of heart may feel exhausted from holiday shopping, January is a time for overstock sales and fantastic deals. And if you can't find what you're looking for in our roundup, check out our the best daily deals in our home and garden section.

1. Home Depot Overstock Event
   Discount: Up to 70% off plus an extra $10 off orders of $100 or more via coupon code "SAVETEN"
   Shipping: Starting at $7 s&h or free shipping on orders over $49

   Is It Worth It?: A sale this big demands an extra-extra large shopping bag, as Home Depot unloads everything from holiday trees to laminate floors. For this deal, we're calling out the Hampton Bay Williamsburg 6-Light Chandelier for $39.99 because it adds a lot of charm to any room for a little price tag. Featuring a polished-brass finish with white candle sleeves, this light uses six 60-watt candelabra bulbs. For more overstock home goods, click here.

2. Pottery Barn Warehouse Clearance Event
   Discount: Up to 75% off
   Shipping: Free shipping on most items

   Is It Worth It?: Looking for a new throw rug? Or perhaps a cozy blanket? Pottery Barn's Warehouse Clearance Event is where you'll find prices on furniture, rugs, lighting, bath items, bedding, and tabletop items starting at $4.99. While items that don't qualify for free shipping will cost you an additional $4.95 to ship, this is one of the best sales we've seen from Pottery Barn in recent months.

3. Brookstone Coupon
   Discount: 25% off via coupon code "25NEW"
   Shipping: Starting at $6.99 s&h or free shipping on orders over $99 via coupon code "SHIP99"
   Expires: January 31

   Is It Worth It?: Brookstone is the home of cool, thoughtful gadgets and this coupon makes them all more affordable. Applicable sitewide, including clearance and sale items, you're bound to find a deal on a kitchen gadget, massage chair, and other home or fitness items you love at Brookstone.

4. Walmart Gift Sets
   Price: Starting at $6.50 with 97 cents s&h
   Lowest By: At least $3

   Is It Worth It?: We assume you'll dare to venture out into the wintery world for a time in transit to another's cozy abode. Don't arrive empty handed! Pick up a simple gift set at Walmart to show the host you're grateful for their hospitality and presumably their fireplace. Keep things really warm by gifting the Tabasco Beer Mugs Gift Set (pictured) for just $9 with free shipping. For more gift sets, click here.

5. Target Coupon
   Discount: 10% off via coupon code "TGTHTT5Z"
   Shipping: Starting at $5 s&h or free shipping on orders over $50
   Expires: March 31

   Is It Worth It?: We're calling this one an Editors' Choice, because an additional 10% off adds up to even bigger savings on Target's already low prices. What's more, the discount stacks with clearance items, which are already marked up to 65% off.

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Lou Carlozo is a dealnews contributing writer. He covers personal finance for Reuters Wealth, and was most recently the managing editor of WalletPop.com, and before that a veteran columnist at the Chicago Tribune. Follow him on Twitter — @LouCarlozo63. You can also sign up for an email alert for all dealnews features.