Home projects and DIYs can get expensive if you’re not careful. Knowing how to save on your home improvement projects is a must.
The last thing you want is to rack up a bill at your local hardware stores you can’t afford. One way to save is knowing which store to shop; many trust Lowe’s, and for good reasons. They have loads of ways to save money.
To help you get the best Lowe’s deals. Below we discuss the top ways to cut costs on your next project and how to shop at Lowe’s.
Ways To Save At Lowe’s
Home improvement projects aren’t always easy or cheap. There’s always something that needs to be fixed at home, like a broken light bulb or a leaky faucet. Every time you run into a problem at home, you need to purchase new supplies, and the receipts can start piling up! This is especially the case with larger home renovations and landscaping projects.
The excellent news is transforming your house into your dream home doesn’t always have to cost an arm and a leg, especially when you know where to shop. One of the best places to get home improvement supplies is Lowe’s.
Lowe’s offers plenty of ways to save money on home improvement and remodeling projects. With programs like their new Lowe’s MVPs, pro rewards saving got much easier because Lowe’s pro members get exclusive offers, deals, and more.
Today we’re talking about 21 easy ways to save money when shopping at Lowe’s Home Improvement Store. Let’s get to it!
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1. Save With Lowe’s Pro
Like I mentioned above, one of the biggest ways to save at Lowe’s stores and on your priority projects is to sign up for Lowe’s MVPs Pro Rewards Program. And despite what people think, you don’t have to have a government account or home improvement company to qualify for a Lowe’s pro account.
This new program is also available in the mobile app. However, it did replace the pros loyalty program and the loyalty members benefits but didn’t worry; no savings were lost.
Pro customers get exclusive offers on:
- paint
- business tools
- free select snacks
- free drinks
- and even more that regular customers don’t get
But Lowe’s MVPs pro rewards don’t end there. You can also earn Lowe’s e-gift cards by shopping as pros members. You can even earn MVPs bonus points.
2. Know the Right Time to Shop
Your Lowe’s local store offers store discounts on all kinds of home improvement supplies throughout the year. For example, from March through September, you can get discounts on:
If you’re looking to save on:
then you should shop between May and August. Meanwhile, from November to December, you can get great discounts on tools, storage, decorations, and cleaning products.
Lowe’s also offers up to a 90 percent discount on decorative accents and major appliances that are up for clearance during their Sidewalk Sales. These happen a few times a year on the first or last Saturday of the month.
3. Get A Free Consultation
Before you start any repairs or renovations, whether for a small job or a massive one, stop by Lowe’s and get a free consultation. This free service is extremally helpful and has many additional benefits.
Not only can you get a quote, but they can also give you advice for your project and show you samples to help you take the big step of making a decision.
4. Buy in Bulk
The great thing about shopping for home remodeling supplies at Lowe’s is the more you buy, the more you can save. This is especially helpful if you’re working on an extensive project at home.
Simply look for products with the yellow “Contractor Pack” labels because these tend to be priced lower when purchased in larger quantities.
You can also visit the Lowes pro desk to inform a store employee that you plan to buy in bulk. You can save anywhere between 5 percent and 50 percent with Lowe’s volume discount pricing. However, Lowe’s pro desk sections are only at select regions and locations.
5. Stop By Trim & Go
Before you checkout at any Lowe’s store, see if you have anything that needs to be cut. They have a specific section in the store where Lowe’s employees will cut:
- lumber
- mini-blinds
- pipe
- rope
- chain
- flooring
- tile
- and more
This is a great way to save money and cut labor costs.
6. Price Match
One of the easiest ways to save money at Lowe’s is by asking for a price match. Before heading to the store, check out how much other stores are selling the items you want for, or check while you’re in store on your mobile device.
They’ll match their competitor’s pricing and you’ll save money also by not having to drive to different stores to get the best deals. The best part about Lowe’s price match is they will compare many stores prices even JCPenney and Amazon prices.
7. Check Out Lowe’s Deals Of The Day
Every day Lowe’s offers new deals of the day for online shoppers. You can get 30% off to 20 dollars off or higher. These deals range from appliances to lighting, workout equipment, and more.
To keep up with all the sales, you can sign up for the values of the day email list.
8. Shop With The Weekly Ad
Lowe’s has two weekly Ads, one for the important pro customer and the other for the regular customers. Each ad has considerable savings and deals for the whole week, making it one of the best ways to save.
By knowing what’s on sale, you can determine when it’s the right time to purchase an item.
9. Negotiate Your Own Discount
You can negotiate on price with an employees at Lowe’s! Lowe’s employees can lower the price of certain items if a customer requests it.
This works well for items with damaged packaging. Some stores even have a specific section for damaged goods like scratched appliances, bent packaging, or unwanted gallons of paint.
10. Use Lowe’s Credit Card
Lowe’s offers financing options both for personal and business purchases. For typical home improvement projects, you can apply for a Lowe’s Advantage Credit Card.
Applying for Lowe’s Advantage Credit Card is quick and easy. You can choose 5% off eligible purchases or orders when you charge to your Lowe’s account using your Advantage Card or take advantage of six months special financing on qualifying purchases of $299 or more.
And when you use your Advantage Card for purchases of $2,000 or more, you can choose 84 fixed monthly payments at reduced APR financing.
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11. Watch For Clearance Tags
There are two types of clearance tags: the yellow tags that say new lower price and the yellow markers that say clearance. This savings tip is the best choice.
The reason is that Lowe’s clearance items with a tag that says new lower price is likely to be marked down more, but the item with the label that just says clearance is at its lowest price.
12. Veterans and Current Service Members Get Special Discounts
If you or an immediate family member is a veteran, you can qualify for a military discount of 10 percent off your entire purchase if you show a valid military ID.
It is also available to current service members, VA recipients, and retired veterans with at least 20 years of service. You can also enjoy these savings on Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Veterans Day.
13. Visit Your Local Post Office
Your local Post Office has what they call “mover savings” kits that are available to anyone who fills out a change of address form on their website. However, you can get one at the Post Office when you ask for one, even if you aren’t changing your address. But, they stopped including Lowe’s coupons in the kit you get in-person, but there are still many high value coupons in that kit.
The cool thing about the online kits are that they come with a 10% off coupon for Lowe’s. That means you can use the one time use coupon in-store or online to save money on your Lowe’s purchases.
14. Free Shipping And Installation
Have your appliances delivered to your home without the costs. All you have to do to qualify is spend $400 or more. That might seem like a lot, but for most home appliances it’s very easy to spend that much. The best part is if you order appliances you also get free installation.
You can also get free shipping online for orders of $45 or more.
15. Shop In Your Jammies
Stay home and avoid the crowd (and heavy lifting if it’s a large purchase) by shopping at home on their website. On Lowe’s site, you’ll find their Savings Center, where you can regularly find deals for as much as 30% – 50% off in many sections of the store.
Also each day they offer special discounts on one particular item that can make for a great deal. Plus you can pick up your purchases in store all pulled and ready for you to just grab them and head out.
If you choose to pick up in store, be sure to check the in store price against what you paid online for the same item. Sometimes you may find that the in store price is less. In that case, you can use their Price Protection policy and request they honor the in store price.
This works both ways, so if you’re shopping in store and find an item, take a minute before you head to check out and look up the price on your mobile device. If it’s lower online, then just let the cashier know, and they will honor that price.
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16. Don’t Forget The Rebate
Lowe’s has a Rebate Center online that you can search for current rebates, refunds, and credits from manufacturer’s for the items you’re purchasing. You can make a better choice when comparing different brands by what they’re offering in the rebate center.
It’s super simple to search through and find a rebate you’re looking for, check the status on a rebate you took advantage of, or even to fill out and submit your chosen rebate, all right on the Lowe’s website. So before you click purchase order be sure to check this out.
17. Sign Up For Lowe’s Subscriptions
Lowe’s subscriptions are an fantastic way to shop and save and it’s incredibly easy to use. All you have to do is select what you want to buy and how often you want it to be delivered.
Now you’ll never run out of light bulbs or have to go to the store for air filters. The best part is that you get a 5% discount on all items and total sales.
18. Try Out The Free Workshops
Many people don’t know Lowe’s home centers offer free workshops now. They don’t have them at every location, though. However, they do offer online workshops, too.
The stores that host them offer three different workshops: kids, women’s, and regular DIY. The kid’s DIY workshops run about 15 min, but the others are about an hour or more.
19. Rent Your Tools
You can now get Lowe’s merchandise and tools by renting your devices without the high cost of purchasing or worrying about storage.
Whether you need a ladder or a power tool, they have endless options and tools to choose from. This is perfect for home jobs and yard work you’re only going to do once. I mean, most of us don’t need a tile saw.
20. Lease To Own Your Tools
For tools you want to buy, leasing to own is a great way to go, you can have the tools and supplies you need without having to pay the total amount upfront.
Leasing to own is the payment method for what you want to buy every month until you own it. The best thing about it is you get to use the item. You don’t have to wait until it is paid off.
21. Look For The Distressed Plants
There’s no need to pay the total price for plants. Just head to the distressed plant section. These plants can either dehydrate or get roughed up on the truck. You want these plants because they can be up to 80% off.
Even if you’re good with plants that need a little help, this section is for you since Lowe’s will refund you if your plant dies within one whole year of buying it. However, you do need your receipt.
Bonus
There are so many ways to save at Lowe’s; I decided to add a quick reference for the ones I didn’t include above:
- Use manufacturer coupons.
- Looking for paint and not picky about the color? Check out the “mistint” section and save up to 80%.
- Wait for Black Friday to make your large appliance purchases when you can see discounts as deep as 40%.
- Check out returned or “dinged” products for discounts of as much as 55%.
- Get free local delivery on large appliance purchases.
- Looking for discounts on your lawn and garden? Look for a Gardening Black Friday sale in April.
- Shop for patio furniture in September when you could see discounts of as much as 75%.
Don’t
- Try to use a competitor coupon, however Lowe’s price matching is ok.
- Stack offers. You cannot combine a coupon, price match, or Veteran discount.
- Ask for a senior discount, they don’t offer one.
Next time you’re looking to save money on home remodeling, repair, or improvement, be sure to head to Lowe’s. There are so many ways to save, and they make it so easy.
What are your favorite ways to save at Lowe’s?
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