EPISODE 45: The money-saving episode! Home appliances and household purchases can really bite into a budget. But how would you like to save potentially hundreds of dollars? Luckily, there are plenty of studies that can help turn us into savvy shoppers when it comes to outfitting the home. Housing Muse Host Melissa Dittmann Tracey sums up all the research, including the best time to buy certain household products, where to buy and the average lifespan of products so that you can start budgeting ahead. As mentioned in this episode: Money-saving tools, apps and articles … GeoQpon app (for coupon savings): https://www.geoqpons.com/ Capital One Shopping: https://capitaloneshopping.com/ PriceGrabber: https://www.pricegrabber.com/ Google Shopping: https://shopping.google.com/?pli=1   What’s the Best Credit Card for Buying Furniture? (U.S. News & World Report): https://money.usnews.com/credit-cards/articles/whats-the-best-credit-card-for-buying-furniture   Is Amazon the Cheapest Place to Buy Household Products? We Do the Math (CNET): https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/is-amazon-the-cheapest-place-to-buy-household-products/   Best Deals on Home and Kitchen Products (Consumer Reports): https://www.consumerreports.org/money/sales-promotions/best-deals-on-home-and-kitchen-products-right-now-a2058201511/   Follow us: @housingmuse on Instagram and X Housingmuse.com: https://www.housingmuse.com/