Buy this instead: Select Home Goods
You can definitely find affordable items to spice up your home at Walmart and Target — but choose wisely.
“Cheap furniture from Walmart and Target is just that — it works well for college students, but in the long-run consumers will pay more to replace these items,” said Perez. “Instead, shoppers on a budget should check out antique stores, thrift shops and discount retailers like T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods and Marshalls for affordable, better-quality furniture options.”
But select home goods — such as bathroom linens, bakeware and tabletop kitchen appliances — “are good deals from Target and Walmart,” said Perez.
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