Holiday Guide 2018

(BPT) - Lines, crowds and stress - if that describes your holiday shopping experience, you're doing it all wrong. The cost of gi s and decora ons can add up quickly, but there are plenty of ways to reduce the dent in your wallet. Here are six money and me saving ps from The Home Depot to minimize your shopping stress and get the most out of holiday sales: Make a gi list From your nearest and dearest to coworkers and teachers, write down everyone you need to shop for and assign a dollar amount next to each name. Online gi guides, like The Home Depot's Holiday Gi Center, make it simple, with gi ideas categorized by price point. This will help you stay organized and se ng price limits will keep your budget on track. Review the deals Collect all the ads from your favorite stores and use them to create your shopping plan of a ack. When the day comes, get to the store early for the best selec on and savings. At The Home Depot, these ads are also located on the online home page, and many items are also available for in-store pick up or delivery. The Home Depot has many holiday deals, which kick off on Black Friday, including Special Buys on power tools and accessories from Milwaukee, Makita, Ryobi, Ridgid and DeWalt; Mechanics Tools Sets and Storage from Husky; Smart Home products from Google and Nest; among oth- ers. Check online for your local store for hours and availability. Don't procras nate The easiest way to overspend on holiday gi s is to wait un l the last minute. Shopping at the latest possible moment adds unnecessary stress. For the people on your gi list who are Holiday shopping ps to save money and reduce stress

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