Saving at Lowe's

There are tons of ways to save money at Lowe’s. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Ask for a discount. If the product has a scratch or dent,couponlady.com/tips/at-home/how-to-haggle-for-a-deeper-discount-at-lowes ask for a discount and expect to get anywhere from 10% to 20% off.

• Return plants after you kill them. No joke. Even if you’ve got a black thumb, Lowe’s will accept your plant returns for up to a year.

• Shop the Special Value section. And score up to 30% off.

• Claim a price match. Lowe’s price matching policy is relatively liberal with the local retailers they will match. So if you find a lower price elsewhere, claim it! You can also claim a price adjustment after purchase if you find a lower price at another retailer for a jaw-dropping 90 days.

• Claim your military discount. It’s 10%, and the only thing it doesn’t apply to is appliances.

• Buy appliances during the Presidents’ Day Sale. This is when prices are their lowest.

• Check out Lowe’s Deals of the Day. They could save you up to 60%.

• Claim your free kids’ workshop kit. They’re available once per month.

• Rent tools by the week. That’s how you’ll get the best value.

Yes, Lowe's does price match local competitors, except for wholesale membership clubs like Costco and Sam’s Club.

Lowe’s will also price match items sold and shipped directly by Amazon, in addition to these retailers’ websites – even if they’re not close enough to be considered ‘local’:

• Home Depot.

• Wayfair.

• Target.

• Best Buy.

• Macy’s.

• Ace Hardware.

• Bed Bath & Beyond.

• Tractor Supply.

• JCPenney.

Lowe's Military Discount is 10% off. But it doesn’t apply to appliances. You can be active duty, reserves or a veteran to claim this discount. You can also claim it if you’re a military spouse.

Learn how to save even more with these Lowe's Discounts.

Lowe's Return Policy gives you 90 days to return most items. But if you’re a Lowe’s credit card holder, your return window extends up to an entire year.

There are exceptions for the following:

• Paint. 30 days.

• Plants. One year.

• Appliances. 48 hours.

Lowe's Delivery is a whopping $79.

There’s good news, though. There is no delivery fee for appliances. Or, if you can haul your order yourself, you can place a Lowe's Curbside Pickup order for free.

No, Lowe’s isn’t open on Thanksgiving. Lowe's Black Friday sales start as early as late October, though. And usually extend through the Saturday after Black Friday.

Here’s this year’s Lowe's Black Friday Ad.

Lowe's Kids' Workshops are held once a month, usually on the third Saturday from 9a until noon. You can sign up for these free workshops and kits about a month before they happen.

The best things to buy at Lowe’s change depending on the time of year.

Presidents’ Day is the best time of year to find Lowe's appliances on sale.

The best time to buy mulch at Lowe’s is during SpringFest, which usually starts on the first Thursday in April and runs for 14-28 days.

The garden center is always a good place to find a great deal. Hanging flower baskets are some of the best buys, and you’ll find them at their lowest prices during SpringFest, Memorial Day and Fourth of July sales.

Lowe's Spring Sale is known as SpringFest. It usually starts on the first Thursday of April and lasts anywhere from 14-28 days.

And, yes, this is when you can pick up the infamous Lowe's free garden kits.

Heck, yes! Not only is Lowe’s open on Memorial Day, but it also hosts a huge Memorial Day Sale on an annual basis.

Here’s how to catch the best Lowe's Sales throughout the year.

Absolutely. Lowe’s is open for business on Labor Day and there’s a huge, annual Lowe’s Labor Day sale.

Yes, Lowe’s is open on July 4th. Many locations even open early for the Lowe’s 4th of July sale.