With the weather heating up and COVID-19 precautions easing around the country, it’s time to refresh your home for the summer. And what better way to redesign than to take advantage of Memorial Day sales? We’ve rounded up the best deals on appliances, outdoor furniture, and decor to kick off your summer mood as easily as a pair of flip-flops. Here’s a sampling of 2021 home-related Memorial Day sales as well as some clearance items on par with holiday discounts. Just note that the prices listed are subject to change. Save as much as $600 on major appliances at Home Depot and Lowe’s, and 20% to 50% off smaller appliances such as air fryers and vacuums. Sale price: $2,204 at Best Buy Original price: $2,449Rating: 4.5/5 stars, 1,263 reviews
This fridge is Energy Star-certified and links to a Smart Phone app so you can control and monitor the temperature remotely, know whether someone left the door open, or prompt it on your way home to make more ice for dinner tonight. Sale price: $1,978 at Home DepotOriginal price: $2,199Rating: 4.5/5 stars, 4,395 reviews
This sleek GE refrigerator includes spill-proof shelves for easier cleaning, two humidity-controlled drawers for produce, a full-width drawer for a sheet cake or a party platter, and a door alarm to alert you when it isn’t shut tight. Sale price: $1,349 at Home DepotOriginal price: $1,499Rating: 4 stars, 4,406 reviews
This fridge features space-saving frameless glass shelves, adjustable door bins for holding gallon-size drinks, an in-door can caddy to corral loose beverages, and LED interior lighting. Sale price: $949 at Best BuyOriginal price: $1,099Rating: 4.5/5 stars, 962 reviews
Run this dishwasher at any time of day thanks to its “whisper-quiet” wash cycles, which you can monitor and control from your smartphone using a Wi-Fi connection. It has an adjustable rack to accommodate large items, and at the end of each cycle, its AutoRelease door opens automatically to boost drying by circulating air. Sale price: $674 at Lowe’s (ends May 26)Original price: $749Rating: 4.7/5 stars, 957 reviews
This dishwasher has dual-power filtration that filters and disintegrates food, a PowerBlast cycle for stubborn foods, heated drying, and a leak-detection system. Sale price: $674 at Lowe’s (ends May 26)Original price: $799Rating: 4.4/5 stars, 2,065 reviews
This electric range features a Warm Zone element on the cooktop and a Keep Warm setting in the oven so you can bring everything to the table at a toasty temperature. Its Frozen Bake technology also means you can skip preheating for favorites such as pizza and appetizers. Sale price: $499 at Best Buy Original price: $649Rating: 4.4/5 stars, 483 reviews
This gas range features a Spillsaver cooktop that eliminates spacing between the cooktop and four burners for safety and easier cleaning. The oven’s porcelain-coated steel grates are dishwasher safe. Sale price: $809 at Lowe’s (ends May 26) Original price: $899Rating: 4.7/5 stars, 2,837 reviews
This washer’s Microban antimicrobial technology removes excess moisture and prevents odors. It also has built-in Wi-Fi to monitor your laundry on the go and a reversible door for flexible installation. Sale price: $809 at Lowe’s (ends May 26) Original price: $899Rating: 4.7/5 stars, 1,577 reviews
This dryer includes a sanitizing cycle to kill common household bacteria, sensors that protect against overdrying, built-in Wi-Fi, and a reversible door for flexible installation. Sale price: $1,699 at Best Buy Original price: $2,399Rating: 4.6/5 stars, 1,033 reviews
This laundry duo has a large capacity to fit a comforter and a full set of king-size bedding, plus a LoDecibel motor for quieter operation. Energy Star-qualified, these devices are also Wi-Fi capable, so you can start or stop a load at any time. Sale price: $149 at Lowe’s (ends May 26)Original price: $199Rating: 4.6/5 stars, 172 reviews
Clean indoors and outdoors for up to an hour with this lightweight bagless vacuum that features a pivoting head, an anti-tangle brush, an edge cleaner, an extension wand, and a bare floor nozzle. It works on carpeting as well as hardwood, laminate, tile, and vinyl, and it can handle pet hair. With each purchase through June 2, Lowe’s will include an additional 20-volt Craftsman Lithium Power Tool Battery (a $69 value). Sale price: $69 at WalmartOriginal price: $99Rating: 4.7/5 stars, 512 reviews
Arguably, the hottest small appliance on the market, the Instant Pot Duo Mini is an all-in-one slow cooker, steamer, rice cooker, sauté cooker, warmer, and yogurt maker. A new mattress is a popular Memorial Day purchase. Several retailers have sales on mattresses from now through May 31 that include a 10-year warranty, such as: Sale prices: $382 for twin, $505 for full, $590 for queen, $722 for kingOriginal price: $450 for twin, $595 for full, $695 for queen, $850 for kingRating: 4.6/5 stars, 33,028 reviews
This “mattress in a box” from Tuft & Needle is made of adaptive foam and includes antimicrobial protection and cooling technology. Sale price: $649 for twin, $739 for full, $749 for queen, $1,149 for kingOriginal price: $1,539 for twin, $1,789 for full, $1,819 for queen, $2,219 for kingRating: 5/5 stars, 11 reviews
Available at Macy’s, these mattress sets feature a cool-touch surface and individually wrapped coils for support, plus include a free box spring. Sale price: $389 for full, $399 for queenOriginal price: $1,249 for full, $1,269 for queenRating: Unavailable
Available only in full and queen sizes at Macy’s, these mattress sets include targeted back and core support, a soft knit cover that wicks away moisture, and a free box spring. Sale price: $574 for twin, $999 for full, $1,099 for queen, $1,399 for kingOriginal price: $599, $1,049 for full, $1,199 for queen, $1,499 for kingRating: 4.4/5 stars, 28,395 reviews
Sold with a dual-layer comfort foam base, the Purple Mattress cradles pressure points using two inches of breathable gel grid. Kohl’s “Simply Vera” Vera Wang Supima Cotton 600 Thread Count Deep-Pocket Sheet Set is available in 21 colors and includes pillowcases ($34 to $89 for twin through California king; original price $49 to $149). Add Pottery Barn’s Ultra Soft Handcrafted TENCEL Cotton Reversible Quilt & Shams ($182 to $222; original price $229 to $279; shams sold separately) or a Grand Organic Percale Duvet Cover ($102 to $159; original price $129 to $159; shams sold separately). Refresh your interior for the summer with some new furniture and decorative touches. These Memorial Day furniture and decor sales help you stretch your design budget further: Set the scene outdoors with patio seating, a grill, and lights that you can enjoy all summer long with these hot sales: Sale price: $849 at Lowe’s (ends June 2)Original price: $999Rating: 4.4/5 stars, 5 reviews
Dine al fresco in these weather-resistant wicker-back swivel rockers surrounding a glass-topped table. Sale price: $459 from WayfairOriginal price: $820Rating: 4.2/5 stars, 1,732 reviews
This casual set seats four. It has a steel frame wrapped in wicker rattan and includes a sectional sofa with cushions and a coffee table. Sale price: $845 at Overstock.comOriginal price: $949Rating: 4.3/5 stars, 28 reviews
This six-piece set made of solid acacia hardwood includes four chairs, one bench, and an extension table with hideaway a butterfly leaf. Sale price: $292 at Overstock.comOriginal price: $351Rating: 4.5/5 stars, 90 reviews
This powder-coated steel set features two rocking chairs with ergonomic backrests and armrests, cushions, and a glass-topped side table. Sale price: $193 at Overstock.comOriginal price: $229Rating: 4.5/5 stars, 161 reviews
This contemporary set made of water-resistant, powder-coated iron, includes two chairs and a table and comes in six colors. Sale price: $884 at Lowe’sOriginal price: $934Rating: 4.7/5 stars, 2,907 reviews
This grill has a porcelain-enameled lid to retain heat and protect the interior, a warming rack, side tables for platters and tools, and a cabinet for storage. It also has an app-connected thermometer to monitor your food with smart technology in case you’re hosting and grilling simultaneously. Sale price: $599 at Z GrillsOriginal price: $849Rating: 5/5 stars, 283 reviews
This 8-in-1 grill has three tiers of grates and creates cooking temperatures ranging from 180 degrees Fahrenheit to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Its stainless-steel lid helps retain heat, and it features an ash cleanout system for easy cleaning. Sale price: $119 at BBQ GuysOriginal price: $129Rating: 4.8/5 stars, 557 reviews
Weber’s kettle grills often go on sale for Memorial Day. This early special features a favorite model that smokes, grills, or sears. Its porcelain-enameled lid and bowl resist corrosion, and it has an aluminum vent, one-touch ash removal, and crack-proof, all-weather wheels Sale price: $29 at Lowe’sOriginal price: $39Rating: 4.7/5 stars, 186 reviews
Add to the outdoor mood with these commercial-grade string lights featuring 11-watt Edison-style vintage bulbs. Sale price: $19 at Pier 1Original price: $29Rating: Unavailable
These 75 LED microlights on a copper wire give a warm white output and charge daily for up to 8 hours of nighttime glow. They even have two modes: steady or flashing. Lastly, while you’re browsing your local home-related Memorial Day sales, don’t forget to take the time to bask in the sun … and keep bugs off. Amazon.com has Cutter Backyard Bug Control Ready-to-Spray Hose-End Insect Repellent Concentrate at about half off the regular price ($8.79 for 32 oz.).Appliances
Best deals on refrigerators
LG Electronics Smart Wi-Fi Enabled French Door Refrigerator with Dual Ice Makers in PrintProof Stainless Steel
GE Energy Star French Door Refrigerator in Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel
Whirlpool 25.0 cu. ft. Side by Side Refrigerator in Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel
Best dishwasher discounts
Samsung 39-Decibel Linear Wash 24-inch Top Control Built-In Dishwasher with AutoRelease Dry in Fingerprint Resistant Black Stainless Steel
Maytag Energy Star 50-Decibel Front Control 24-in Built-In Dishwasher in Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel
Best range and stove discounts
Whirlpool Self-Cleaning Freestanding Electric Range in Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel
Amana Self-Cleaning Freestanding Gas Range in Stainless Steel
Best washer and dryer deals
GE UltraFresh Vent System Stackable Energy Star Front-Load Washer
GE 7.8-cu ft Stackable Energy Star Electric Dryer
LG Washer-Dryer Package with High-Efficiency Smart Top-Load Washer with TurboWash 3D Technology and Smart Electric Dryer with Steam and Sensor Dry
Other hot appliance deals
Craftsman V20 Cordless Stick Vacuum
Instant Pot Duo Mini 3 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker
Mattress and bedding sales
T&N Original Mattress
Serta Perfect Sleeper Cozy Escape 15-inch Plush Pillow-Top Mattress Set
Sealy Posturepedic Spring Bloom 12-inch Medium Mattress Set
The Purple Mattress
Don’t forget the sheets!
Furniture and home decor sales
Outdoor living space sales
Hanover Traditions 5-Piece Bronze Frame Patio Set with Cushions
Zipcode Design’s Don 3-Piece Rattan Sectional Seating Group with Cushions
Havenside Home Hampton 6-Piece Acacia Patio Dining Set
Ovios 3 Pieces Patio Rocking Bistro Set
Christopher Knight Home Colmar 3-Piece Bistro Set
Weber Genesis II E-315 Black 3-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill
Z Grills-1000 E Wood Pellet Grill Smoker
Weber Original Kettle 22-inch Charcoal Grill
Portfolio 24-ft 12-Light Plug-In White Incandescent String Lights
24-Ft Home Solar-Powered Fairy Lights
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