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I shop for a living, and these are the early Memorial Day home deals I’m swooning over — save up to 80%
Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals get all the hype, but I’m going to let you in on a dirty little secret: One of the best times of the year to score major savings is Memorial Day. Look, I shop for a living (yep, it’s great), so I know my stuff. Spectacular sales are already raging, and we’re eyeing everything from summer savers like a pool-cleaning robot for 50% off to a gorgeous (and massively discounted) NuLoom rug and a Shark vac down to $159. If you need some guidance in feathering your nest (I get it, there’s a lot out there), scroll below to snap up, in my humble opinion, the only Memorial Day home deals that matter.
Best Memorial Day kitchen deals
It’s time to chuck all of your mismatched food storage containers and replace them with this heavily marked-down set. It comes with 12 round and rectangular containers, which are clear so you can easily see their contents. Since they’re made of borosilicate glass, the containers are dishwasher-, oven- and microwave-safe (just not the lids), and their airtight silicone seals help prevent leaks.
If you haven’t yet joined the air fryer revolution, now’s your chance. The Dash Express includes a 2.6-quart fryer basket that can be used to whip up crispy vegetables, meat and fish. It has a single temperature of 400°F, so all you have to do is set the time and start cooking. Bonus: Its compact design is great for small kitchens with limited counter space.
Hold on — a 15-piece knife set for 40 bucks? Yes, chef! This one for 80% off comes with a nifty self-sharpening block to keep blades pointy, because we all know that trying to saw through a slippery tomato with a dull slicing tool is about as aggravating as meal prep gets.
Psst: Check out the best knives and knife sets for 2024 for goodies.
It’s officially iced coffee season — and this bestselling Keurig is so here for it. Slight in profile but massive in versatility, the K-Slim + Iced serves up both hot and cold joe, so you can enjoy a warming cup by the fire pit at night or a refreshing pick-me-up in the morning. At less than 5 inches wide, this multitasker takes up minimal real estate on your kitchen counter.
How can you expect to complete your at-home Great British Baking Show technical challenge without a good set of baking dishes? These guys are made from premium stoneware that ensures excellent heat distribution with a smooth interior that doesn’t crack. And this new Pêche color is just so gorgeous.
Someone should initiate a national holiday for whoever invented nonstick pans because cooking has become infinitely easier thanks to their contribution. This top-rated set, which is nearly 50% off right now, is particularly praise-worthy. Why, you ask? Well, it can go from stovetop to oven and has silicone handles that won’t get too hot. Included are a stock pot, saucepan, two frying pans, a sauté pan and four lids — all for the price of what many single pans cost these days.
Best Memorial Day vacuum deals
This handy little particle picker-upper is ideal for stashing in the car, so you’ll always have a way to clean up those fast food crumbs. It weighs just over a pound, making it easy to reach higher surfaces, and since it’s battery-powered, you won’t have to deal with annoying cords. It’s nearly 80% off, so vroom, vroom!
This No. 1 bestselling, compact carpet cleaner went viral for a reason — it packs a punch, especially considering it weighs less than 10 pounds. Its powerful suction makes it a pro at removing stubborn stains not just from rugs, but also from furniture and car upholstery. Plus, it comes with a self-cleaning hose tool and a bottle of Bissell’s Spot & Stain with Febreze. Check out our full Bissell Little Green review for more.
Designed with pets in mind, this vac is your key to cleaning up after your furry baby with speed and ease. Its specialized cleaning tools work to suck up even the most embedded pet hair on carpets, upholstery and more, and the vacuum’s massive 3XL capacity allows you to clean your entire home without having to pause to empty the dust cup.
Endorsed by over 15,000 Amazon reviewers, this Roomba deal is too good to miss. Its versatile 3-Stage Cleaning system lifts dirt, dust and debris from carpets and hard floors while an Edge-Sweeping brush combats corners and edges. Control it with your voice or the iRobot app and trust that the advanced sensors will keep it from falling down the stairs.
A Dyson vacuum on sale? Happy Memorial Day indeed! Engineered for daily quick cleaning, this fan favorite takes on stubborn dirt and dust with ease. Its sleek design is an upgrade from bulky dirt-busters of yore, and it even transforms into a handheld for lifting debris from furniture and higher surfaces. If you have pets, you’ll be pleased to know its filtration system traps allergens for more breathable air. The biggest perk of all? It’s cordless.
Best Memorial Day outdoor furniture deals
Hang up these vintage-style LED lights to brighten up a patio, porch or gazebo. You can keep your backyard cookouts going well into the night — and your guests will still be able to see which flavor of seltzer they’re grabbing from the cooler. Because they’re weather-resistant, feel free to leave them up all year long!
Have you ever tried a zero-gravity recliner? Well, now’s the chance: Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling set of two chairs is majorly marked down — that’s $45 each for the ultimate in relaxation. Not only do they feel amazing, but they’re made of flexible, weather-resistant textilene fabric. They’re also lightweight, making them a portable addition to any outdoor adventure.
Solo Stove has played a major part in the rise of backyard fire pits. The coveted design makes it easier, sleeker and — due to smokeless engineering — safer to create a bonfire right at home. How nice are those summer nights going to be with this burning in your backyard? And luckily for us, the brand’s bestselling Bonfire pit is $70. Check out our picks for the best fire pits of 2024 here.
Adirondack chairs can get a little pricey — that’s why we pay attention when they go on sale for such a low price! This one is only 20 pounds so it’s easy to move around your backyard and patio. It also folds up for easy storage.
Yes, your outdoor setup also needs a rug! Save nearly 40% on this indoor/outdoor style that provides texture and pattern while remaining neutral, so you can switch up your accent colors and furnishings however you see fit. The unique woven and cut pile creates a soft feel that’s as luxe as any indoor rug out there.
Best Memorial Day bedding deals
A whopping 80,000-plus satisfied sleepers swear by this cushy comforter, which features box-style stitching to keep the fill from moving around during the night. Plush and warm, yet breathable, it was designed with all-season use in mind, so you won’t have to keep swapping it out. It’s also conveniently machine-washable and over 20% off.
Soft, comfortable and wildly affordable — everything a duvet set should be. This is a Yahoo reader favorite, and here’s why: The pillow shams (you’ll get two) and duvet cover are made of wildly soft microfiber; you’re basically getting luxury on a budget. Choose from 26 colors.
Over 129,000 shoppers rave about these wrinkle-resistant cooling sheets, made from breathable bamboo for a less stifling snooze. They’re Oeko-Tex Standard 100-certified for quality and come in an impressive 35 colors and prints and 14 sizes — from classic Queen to Extra Deep Pocket Twin XL. Run hot? Chill out with these cooling sheets.
You can spend all the money in the world on new bedding — but a great mattress pad is what will extend the life of the biggest investment in the room. This top-seller is overstuffed with a hypoallergenic down alternative. Thanks to a waterproof coating, that cup of coffee you have in bed every morning won’t leak through to your mattress if you spill.
Fun fact: We dubbed this guy the best cooling memory foam pillow out there — and it really is. The memory foam adapts to your shape to support your head and neck, while a gel layer arms to keep you cool as a cucumber all night long. The removable, washable, breathable mesh cover helps wick away heat and allows air to flow between your skin and the pillow.
Best Memorial Day yard and pool care deals
Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling gardening shears have won shoppers’ hearts (hands?) thanks to their grippy grip and rust-resistant all-steel blade. They easily glide through branches, kind of like a hot knife through butter.
Green-thumbed Amazon shoppers rave about these bestselling gloves. They’re lightweight and breathable, and the flexible foam latex coating keeps hands cool and dry. Just chuck them in the washing machine between wears.
Made with a durable metal frame and soft EVA foam padding, this nifty stool is a back-saver, allowing you to kneel while weeding and planting. When you’re done, just flip it over and you’ve got an elevated place to sit when you’re pruning those rose bushes or harvesting the tomatoes. It comes with two tool pouches to hold trowels and a pair of gardening gloves.
Prune branches and cut wood like a pro with Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling electric chain saw. Shoppers say the No. 1 bestseller is a beast that’s capable of ultra-smooth cuts. Compact and easy to handle, it comes with a 20-volt rechargeable lithium battery for cord-free convenience. Click the coupon for 30% off.
Hitch a ride on this durable cart that’ll haul all your heavy tools with ease. No more bending over to weed! Shoppers say it’s a “great height for gardening.” The seat swivels all the way around and it can handle an impressive 330 pounds. Save 65% while you can.
Think of this as a Roomba, but for your pool, de-gunking it while you stay nice and dry. The water-loving cordless robot scoots around the bottom of your watery oasis, vacuuming up loose debris, leaves and other questionable stuff that you don’t want to swim with or step on (yuck). It features a chemical dispenser so you can keep the pool water balanced and purified.