The best time to buy things for your home is during the year. How to save money when you buy tools is a topic of discussion.

It can be difficult to buy stuff.You could regret it if you were cheap out.Spending too much will cut into your budget.The best time to buy household items is in the winter.

As stores try to clear out inventory and make way for new pieces in February and August, you could save 30% to 60% on furniture purchases in January and July.

Some trees are more trouble than they are worth.There is a slideshow before you head to a nursery.Readers hate trees.

In August, retailers slash prices and offer free shipping on shelving, organizing systems, baskets, and storage bins, baiting parents who are packing kids off to college or getting organized for a new school year.No children?No problem.There are no requirements for proof of parenthood to qualify for deals.

In January, stores roll out more sales to help you find a home for all those holiday gifts and organize for the new year.

The best time to buy high-quality bedding and towels is in January, when the department store "white sales" are still a favorite marketing tactic.You can get exactly what you want at the price that can't be beat if you ask for a rain check.

The prices on this year's appliances go down when they become the models of last year.You can get last year's models for less in September, October, and January because stores are making room for new inventory.

Wait for Black Friday and the holidays to get good deals on this year's models.The best time of the year for appliance sales is during the season.If you have more than one appliance, holidays are a good time to find incentives for buying multiple items.

The most obscure holiday seems to inspire mattress sale commercials.It's annoying, but also a reminder that you shouldn't pay full price for a mattress.February and May are the best times of the year for sales.

Many department stores offer coupons for additional savings on the sale price, while specialty chains can drop prices 50% or more.The only way to find a lower price is to get a different mattress, because manufacturers have exclusive deals with retailers for each model.

New fridges are released in May.It's the best time of year to buy a new refrigerator if you combine the need for retail turnover with Memorial Day sales.

The best time to buy a snow blower is in March and April.No store wants their floor space taken away from spring goods like patio furniture and grills.

Last year's models go on sale in April and May just in time for spring cleaning as new vacs debut in June.

If you're paying a pro to install a new roof, contractor rates will stay high through the fall.You could save a lot if the weather allows for wintertime installation.

There's still smoke in the air from Fourth of July fireworks, but stores are already moving on to Halloween and Christmas.In July and August, they'll cook up savings on grills.If you buy a new grill by Labor Day, you have time to host one last summer event.

The best time to retire a mower is in August and September.As stores replace lawnmowers with snow blowers, you'll find the lowest prices of the year.Retailers start the season with sales in April.You won't save as much, but you will have more choices.

September brings savings of 30% to 50% and two-for-one offers on plants like hostas, daylilies, and peonies because retailers can't do much with last season's Perennials.Independent gardening stores can often offer deeper discounts than big chains.

This is a great time to plant because of the cooler weather.How is that for a win-win?Pre-ordering in February or March will get you 10% to 20% off.

For Father's Day and the holidays, June and December are the best times to buy power tools.

When the mercury falls in November, December, and January, prices for interior and exterior paint go down.

The best time to buy a whole-house air conditioning system is when you don't need it.During the months of March and April and October and November, prices are the lowest.

During slow seasons, many installers run promotions to help load their books.They might be more willing to negotiate a lower price or upgrade to a fancy thermostat.

During the holiday season, homeowners tend to take a break from major remodeling projects.A gorgeous wide-plank flooring or luscious carpet can be yours for an even more delicious price, because flooring retailers and installers are looking for business.Wishing you a happy holidays.

Amy has written about home design for 13 years.Her work has been published by a number of outlets.There are homes.She was a home and garden writer for The Cincinnati Enquirer.