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As the owner of a century-old home (built in 1917), I'm no stranger to home updates and repairs. Since moving in, we've rebuilt our garage, replaced the driveway, and installed new light fixtures. We're also looking at replacing the sticky windows, installing an ensuite bathroom, and considering a standby generator.
While researching those upcoming updates, I landed on the Costco website and was pretty impressed by its offerings. If you're planning home updates or remodels, here are a few reasons to consider Costco.
Costco has a ton of home improvement products
Costco offers products for just about any home improvement project on your to-do list. Need a fully updated bathroom? Costco has the sink, toilets, fixtures, shower doors, and more. Want to update your kitchen? Costco has you covered on light fixtures, sinks, appliances, and countertops. Other offers include garage doors, closet organization, cabinets, windows, window treatments, and even solar panels.
To get a full quote, you'll have to reach out for a free consultation, so it can be difficult to determine if the pricing is cheaper. But Costco does have sales, unlike most contractors who are local to me. For example, right now, Ove shower doors are 40% off -- so even if they're a little more expensive, waiting for a sale could save you quite a bit. (And that's not including the cash back, which I'll cover in a minute!)
Costco partners with contractors for installation
If you've ever updated or renovated your home, you know how much of a hassle it can be to find a reliable contractor. When I had my garage rebuilt, I spent weeks just trying to find someone who would respond to an email, much less come out and see what we needed.
Costco partners with contractors and designers to make installation easier. If you're looking to update your entire kitchen, for example, Costco will match you with a designer who will help you design your new kitchen and then send someone to install it. Being able to choose the products and find an installer in one place is a huge time saver.
You'll get 10% to 20% cash back on a gift card AND earn 2% cash back if you're an Executive Member
If you're a loyal Costco member, you might already be excited about all the options and deals. But wait, there's more (cue Billy Mays). Costco also offers a 10% to 20% Cosco Shop Card on the pre-tax cost of qualifying purchases. Right now, you'll get 20% back on Graber window treatments and 10% on flooring, water treatments, garage doors, and window replacement.
Those cards add up. In Ohio, the average cost to replace all the windows in a house is $23,424. Costco is currently offering 10% Costco Shop Cards for windows, so you could get over $2,300 to spend at Costco. Keep in mind, you won't earn the 10% on taxes, additional services, or accessories.
In addition to the Costco Shop Card, Executive Members will also receive that 2% cash back. Keep in mind the cash back is capped at $1,250 for the year. If you've already hit the reward max, this might not make a difference.
Stack the Costco rewards with a cash back or travel credit card , and you could save even more.
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