Home & Garden
Now that Monday night football is in full swing you might find yourself hosting more games than you planned. Whether you love football, love hosting, or simply love earning brownie points from your husband, you want to make this football season a fun one. So let’s get ready to host big time on a small dime.
Dude Food: The guys need snacks, and we all know that a few big bags of chips and dip will pretty much do the trick. Simply venture out to your nearest warehouse market to buy quick bites in bulk sizes. And while you’re there, you might as well buy some paper plates and paper towels for a quicker post-game clean up.
Getting in Game Mode: The Super Bowl isn’t the only game your hubby looks forward too. His favorite team will play plenty of games during the season and you’ll want to keep everyone in a good mood. To show your support for the team look into purchasing a life-size vinyl poster or two of your husband’s favorite athletes in action from Fathead. They’re removable, reusable, mess-free, and league certified, and will make your guests feel like they’re in the game. And, until September 29, you can get 20% off orders of two or more items from Fathead.com (code: BIG20).
Charting Success: It’s always fun to keep track of the team’s wins and losses throughout the season. Create a small chart to track the team’s progress and post it right next to your Fathead to keep the team spirit alive all season long.
Naomi Kahlon
Naomi Kahlon is a frequent contributor to PromoCodes.com.
You’ve only got a few days left to take care of that list of summer household renovations that you created back in June. And since time is of the essence, it’s a good idea to turn to the experts to make sure it all gets done and gets done correctly. And if you choose wisely, you may just save your money along the way.
Make a Plan: Although there’s no way to plan and prepare for everything, it’s always good to have a solid plan ready to go when you’re doing any household renovations—from painting to simply buying a new washer and dryer. Decide what needs to be done and then give yourself a timeline to complete the project. If you leave the project open-ended, you just may be stuck with half-painted walls or unfinished kitchen cabinets for weeks on end.
Discount Days: It’s also a good idea to get a deal when you can find it. Until September 4 Home Depot is offering $5 off purchases of $50 or more—saving you money on everything from wrenches and drills to paint and refrigerators. Home Depot also has lots of experts who can offer tips and suggestions for your home renovations, thereby helping to make quick work of your home renovation project.
Dana Robinson
Dana Robinson is the Editorial Manager of PromoCodes.com.
Sometimes you stumble upon a deal that’s so spectacular, so epic, so once-in-a lifetime good, that you just have to take a moment and breath it all in before you share it with the world.
This fabulous deal is from none other than home improvement retail giant, Home Depot. Until August 10 (that only gives you five more days!!) you can get $50-$750 off appliances (code: APP75V9). Why, you may ask, is Hope Depot offering such a great discount? It’s all a part of the Buy More Save More Appliance Event. If you’re in the market for a refrigerator you can get an LG Electronics 24.7 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator for $1,548, down from $2,399! Or if that kitchen stove of yours burns more food than it cooks, swap it out for a new, modern version that not only looks good, but comes at a great price.
Dana Robinson
Dana Robinson is a couponing expert and regularly contributes money-saving articles to PromoCodes.com.
Just as you can’t expect your car to get you around town without fuel, you can’t navigate your day skillfully without a sufficient amount of sleep. Here are a few ways to ensure that sleep comes easier and with fewer interruptions.
Set a Body Clock: Although summer appears to be a season designed for individuals—especially students—to catch up on long abandoned rest, you need to remain somewhat consistent as to what time you sleep and rise in order for your body to function at peak performance. If you adjust your wake-up time for your job on the weekdays but continue to sleep in until noon on the weekends, you’ll always be stuck in a fluctuating state or restlessness and restfulness. Early to bed, and early to rise each and every day is the best method.
Create a Comfortable Space: Just as most people don’t enjoy eating on a messy table, most people need the right environment in order to get to sleep. Make your bed with your comfiest sheets, throw on your favorite nightshirt, and settle in for a good night’s rest. In addition, don’t let what is going on outside wake you up sooner than your alarm does or prevent you from falling asleep at night. From now until July 17, get $175 off all purchases over $900 on a wide selection of blinds, curtains and window treatments from Smith+Noble (code: 1DDV). This way, you can keep the summer sun out and the sleep in.
Naz Papen
Naz Papen is a frequent contributor to PromoCodes.com.
In the current economy, countless people have had to downsize their homes and move into smaller abodes. However, there is no need to fret over the lost square footage. There are many ways to maximize the space you have, and make it appear much larger than it actually is. Use these tips to both expand your living spaces and strengthen your knowledge of decorating strategies.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Nothing is worse than waking up every morning to a tiny, outdated bathroom lacking in space and functionality. Thankfully, mirrors offer one easy DIY way in which to improve this room. Many older bathrooms come with a tiny, 1950’s-esque mirror/medicine cabinet duo that looks dated and dingy. In addition, it isn’t very easy to conduct your daily beauty routine within a 20×24-inch square of space. To brighten your bathroom up, remove the mirrored cabinet and replace it with a sprawling 60×36-inch wall-mounted mirror. It will instantly open up the space and make it look lighter, larger, and more modern.
Mounted Microwave: The kitchen is the area that is most prone to counter clutter that can instantly shrink a room. Rather than adding yet another appliance to the mix alongside the toaster and the coffeemaker, invest in an over-the-range microwave. If you shop for this or similar appliances at Home Depot before July 7, you can get $50 off your purchase when you buy two or more. By placing this kitchen staple up overhead as opposed to on the counter itself, you free up valuable space that would otherwise go to waste.
Grace Cahalan
Grace Cahalan is a frequent contributor to PromoCodes.com.
The first month of summer is almost over and you’re probably nowhere near completing your list of summertime fix-it projects (or perhaps your list of it-can’t-be-fixed-so-just-buy-another-one projects). To get your home improvement engines fired up we’ve put together a list of retailers that are offering fantastic deals on home appliances and home improvement products to make your task list a little less daunting.
Ace Hardware: Whether it’s a hammer, nails, paint, or those little “hot” and “cold” tags that fit on top of your facuet fixtures, you can find them at Ace. June 30 is your deadline to receive $20 off orders of $125+.
Home Depot: If you’re going to do it yourself, Home Depot is the place to check out. Until June 26 you can get $5 off orders of $50+ (code: SUMMER5).
Sears: Your newly renovated laundry room will look so nice with a new washer and dryer from Sears. You can order any type of appliance your heart desires and get $5 off orders of $50+…but only until July 1 (code: SEARS2011).
FaucetDirect.com: Exchange that old, tatty kitchen faucet for something sleek, modern, and fabulous from FaucetDirect.com. Until June 30 you can get 4% off orders of $1000+ (code: SAVE4).
Smith+ Noble: If your current window treatments aren’t keeping the cool air in and the hot air out, it’s time to rip ‘em out and replace them with blinds and drapes that can deliver cooling comfort. Smith + Noble is offering 15%-45% off window treatments of $500+ until June 30 (code: 1XKH).
Dana Robinson
Dana Robinson is a couponing expert and regularly contributes money-saving articles to PromoCodes.com.
