Spruce Up Your Home with Discounts on Furnishings and Housewares

A happy house is a home, and a happy home is based on bargains! Deck out your pad, both inside and out, with housewares from Crate & Barrel, furniture from Lowe's, and more.

1. Lowe's Outdoor Furniture Sale
   Discount: Up to 75% off
   Shipping: Free in-store pickup, or $79 s&h
   Expires: November 30

   Is It Worth It?: There's still time this fall to enjoy being outside on your porch and lawn, and you'll get a great deal on outdoor patio furniture at Lowe's. (Note that you may need to enter your ZIP code to see the sale prices.) Consider the pictured Garden Treasures Brown Privacy Screen for $24.75, which is perfect for shared or clustered yard spaces. Plus, it's useful through most of the fall season! Click here for additional product suggestions.

2. BEHR Paint Products
   Discount: 50% off
   Shipping: Starts at $6.64 s&h, or free shipping on orders over $45

   Is It Worth It?: Feel like sprucing up your living room before the holidays? BEHR paint products are just the tools you'll need to go from drab to fab. Select paint rollers and brushes are 50% off at the Home Depot. Pictured is the BEHR Professional Series Microfiber 3/16" Nap Length Paint Roller Cover for $4.99.

3. La Crosse Outdoor Digital Window Thermometer
   Price: $10.99 via coupon code "MLC112RN" with free shipping
   Lowest By: $4

   Is It Worth It?: Ever get all suited up and dressed thinking it was warmer or colder outside than it really was? Grab this La Crosse Outdoor Digital Window Thermometer and you'll never make that mistake again. Just glance at the window-mounted thermometer (instead of sticking your head outside), and you'll know exactly what to wear for the weather.

4. Crate & Barrel Outlet Sale
   Discount: At least 50% off
   Shipping: Starts at $4.95 s&h

   Is It Worth It?: You're already saving on Crate & Barrel merchandise for your home by visiting their outlet, and now the merchant takes at least 50% off a selection of wares, which includes throw pillows, glassware, linens, and more. Consider the pictured Joe Lake Blue Mug for just $1.95, or find more sale suggestions here.

5. 29" Metal Bar Stool at Walmart
   Price: $39 with $4.97 s&h, or free Site-to-Store
   Lowest By: $71

   Is It Worth It?: Bar seating in any home instantly becomes a focus for social gatherings, so you better be sure you have enough seats for your guests. With this Dorel 29" Metal Bar Stool, you get a sturdy, comfortable chair that should mix well with most décor.

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