Epic Lowe's weekend sale is live from $7 — 21 deals I'd shop on patio furniture, appliances and more
For starters, you can brighten up and cool down your space with up to 65% off decor lighting and ceiling fans at Lowe's. The sale includes both indoor and outdoor lights as well as fans.
Plus, you can smarten up your whole house with some excellent smart home deals, like the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus on sale for $79 at Lowe's. We rank this as the best video doorbell on the market right now, so don't miss this sale.
The best Lowe's deals I've found are listed below! For more, take a look at this sale on New Balance apparel and sneakers from $12 at Amazon.
Patio furniture sales: up to 50% off @ Lowe'sSummer is here, and Lowe's patio furniture sales are taking up to 50% off regular prices to celebrate. From gazebos to full outdoor seating arrangements, Lowe's is discounting all kinds of outdoor furniture for you to get your yard ready for summer.
Lawn and garden sales: deals from $7 @ Lowe'sLowe's is offering savings on a whole range of lawn and garden items, from all-purpose lawn fertilizer and mulch to sizable water fountains with built-in LED lights. If you spend plenty of time in your garden, you'll find something to spruce it up here.
Lighting and fan sale: up to 65% off @ Lowe'sLowe's is offering an impressive sale on decor lighting and fans with up to 65% off! There are indoor and outdoor lights, fancy canopy lighting and smart fans to choose from.
Appliance sale: up to 30% off @ Lowe'sLowe's is slashing the prices of select small and large appliances. The sale includes refrigerators, washers, ranges, microwaves and more from brands like Whirlpool, Samsung and LG. Plus, select discount items are including an additional 10% off in cart.
Holiday decorations: deals from $23 @ Lowe'sIt's never too early to snag some holiday decor deals! Right now, Lowe's has decor for various holidays on sale from $23. You can grab everything from a Christmas tree to an inflatable turkey here.
This Igloo cooler is perfect for cookouts, tailgates, road trips and more. It has wheels and a handle for easy transportation, as well as two cupholders on the top to store your drinks.
This patio umbrella lets you find the perfect angle to protect you from the sun's rays! It's good to keep light rain off your patio, too. Plus, when it's time to put the umbrella away, you can easily close it by cranking the handle.
If you need a place to store and serve you and your guests' favorite drinks, this Nuu Garden serving cart will do the job perfectly. There are racks to store wine glasses, hooks to hang towels, and two levels for bottles and snacks.
This Craftsman tool combo will get your garden looking ship shape. You'll be able to trim leaves and then get them cleared away in a flash with the leaf blower. A Craftsman V20 battery and charger are included in this set.
This 15-foot wide patio umbrella from Clihome can help you beat the heat this sunny season. The frame is made of thick steel with an anti-rust coat, while the canopy is made of high quality, fade- and weather-resistant material.
This Ovios conversation set will help create a cozy ambiance in your garden! It's weather resistant and there are a couple of different cushion colors available to choose from. The set comes with a loveseat and two chairs.
This sectional from Xizzi has seen an impressive discount of over $400 off. You can take your pick of four couch cushion colors to match the rest of your decor, and truly relax thanks to this couch's sturdy, weather resistant frame.
The Echo Spot offers a different take on the smart screen format. As well as playing your music and podcasts hands-free, it's also great for quick glances at weather, time and notifications, with a design that fits nicely on any surface.
The Amazon Smart Thermostat is a great option for those on a budget and who use a lot of Alexa smart devices. It uses Alexa Hunches to keep your home at the optimal temperature. Note: Amazon has it for $79, but you can get it for free in select states via mail-in rebate. Click on "see rebates" for more info.
The Battery Doorbell Plus has one major advantage over the base model: Its battery is removable, so you don't have to take the entire doorbell off in order to recharge it. You're still getting head-to-toe video and person and package detection — now for less than $100.
This Ring floodlight camera has a 1080p camera, two LED floodlights that deliver 2000 lumens, and a built-in 105-dB siren. Unlike the pricier Ring Floodlight Cam Pro, it lacks 5GHz Wi-Fi, HDR, and +3D Motion Detection, but will otherwise give you a good, clear image.
The Blink Outdoor 4 is one of the most popular models for keeping tabs on what's happening outside of the home. With this bundle, you'll get five fully wireless security cameras that shoot crisp 1080p video both inside and outdoors for up to two years straight. The security camera earned our Editor's Choice award and is one of the best home security cameras we've tested.
Ninja's super-sized dual zone air fryer is now $50 off. With a total capacity of 10 quarts split across two cooking baskets, it even includes a smart meat thermometer to ensure your food is always perfectly cooked.
For a sophisticated and modern design, you can now get this Café coffee maker with a discount. With Wi-Fi connectivity, you can adjust the temperature and strength of the coffee precisely, or set it to automatically brew when you want based on your preferred settings. You can use voice control too via Alexa and Google Home.
Hisense's stainless steel freestanding electric range comes with a large 5.8 cu. ft. capacity and unique features like built-in air fry, dehydrate, pizza bake, bread proofing, convection bake, and more. It's equipped with two cleaning options: self-cleaning and steam cleaning for occasional messes. It's now $300 off.
If you love the side-by-side design and need a new fridge for your kitchen, check out this option from Whirlpool. It's made with fingerprint-resistant stainless steel, offers filtered ice and water through a built-in dispenser, and measures 24.6 cubic feet inside for plentiful storage.
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