Whether you've just recently moved into your home or have been living in it a while, you might need to purchase "stuff" for it. It can get expensive to buy quality furniture, appliances, tools, and other furnishings, but you don't want to cheap out and regret it later. Here's a general rule of thumb when the best times to purchase items for your home. Certain items will be on sale, saving you the stress of overpaying and getting you the items you need.