Looking for the best deals before your next trip to the big orange hardware store? We’ve identified some of the best products that you can find on sale at Home Depot as well as some of the worst that you will want to avoid. These picks are based on average discounts as well as the potential for additional coupons used in the transaction.

Home Depot’s Five Best

1. Lights (LED bulbs and string lights)

At Ben’s, we see the most (and best!) deals on LED light bulbs coming from Home Depot than any other store. The best prices are on multi-packs. They also have great deals on holiday string lights, especially when you factor in their annual Christmas Light Trade-In promo.

The store typically gives out coupons for new lights when you bring in your old string lights–usually starts the first week in November and lasts a week or two.

2. Tool combo kits

Home Depot doesn’t necessarily have the best prices on single tools, but they often have very good sales on multiple-piece power tool combo kits, specifically from brands like Ryobi and Milwaukee.

We see these deals throughout the year but they’re especially good during Home Depot’s “Spring Black Friday” sale in April, as well as around the holidays. They’re also often featured as the “Daily Deal” (a new one starts every morning and lasts for 24 hours).

3. Grills and other patio items

Home Depot has some great prices on grills, both on lower-end brands like Char-Broil and higher-end brands like Vision Grills. They usually offer a really special deal or two during or around their Spring Black Friday Sale in April–last year it was a Dyna-Glo 6-Burner Stainless Steel Gas Grill for $199.

Along with grills, Home Depot has nice deals on patio furniture, specifically their Hampton Bay brand. Look for aggressive sales in early spring and again at the end of the season.

4. Paint

Home Depot’s Behr brand of paint is generally very well-reviewed and a good value compared to other premium paint brands. Since it’s sold only at Home Depot they often have specials on it.

You can also get a good deal by looking at their “mis-tint” paint (only of course, if you don’t have a specific color you need to match). They also almost always have a $5 off $50 purchase text coupon available that stacks with sale prices.

5. Gardening supplies

Home Depot often runs sales on things like mulch, soil, garden beds, and other gardening supplies. To kick off the spring season they usually have bags of mulch for $2, as well as other aggressive deals on this type of stuff.

Home Depot’s Five Worst

1. Home decor / Wall Art

The decor items you’ll find at Home Depot are generally overpriced and you can find similar items for cheaper at places like IKEA, Target or even TJ Maxx Home Goods.

In general, Home Depot is great for DIY project supplies but not so much for just picking up already put together items like home decor.

2. Appliances

Every now and then we see a nice refrigerator or oven deal pop up from Home Depot, but the better deals mostly come from retailers like Best Buy. That includes discounts for opening a store credit card as well.

3. Kitchen / Grilling accessories

The pots and pans Home Depot sells are generally not the best quality and they’re definitely not the best price. Look to stores like Kohl’s and Macy’s for deals on high quality sets, especially during November.

Same goes for grilling accessories which are priced high for the convenience factor of being able to pick them up along with the new grill you just bought.

4. Batteries

Another product category that is priced quite high for the convenience factor of picking up batteries in bulk. You can find much better deals on batteries elsewhere, specifically dollar stores and other large retail chains.

 5. Cleaning Supplies

The volume of cleaning supplies offered by Home Depot is somewhat low and priced much higher than retailers like Target and Walmart. That goes for both conventional household cleaners as well as more aggressive cleaners like Goo Gone.

The same advice goes for Home Depot’s internal brand ‘HDX paper towels’. However that’s a comment on the quality, not the pricing. You are better off going with Bounty or another brand that’s more absorbent.

Check the latest deals from Home Depot on Ben’s

Five Best & Five Worst Things to Buy at Home Depot

Unless you have been living on a remote desert island talking to a volleyball named Wilson for the last couple years, you may have heard a mention or two in the news about that guy that fires people on The Apprentice and his bid to become the Republican nominee for President of the United States.

Love him or hate him, one thing that he has certainly inspired people to do is make money off his image. Considering that, we’ve combed through all the Trump and John Oliver-inspired Drumpf products to bring you the craziest items that you can purchase to show your support or deep-seated hatred for the Donald. Check out our picks below:

1. Trump in a Jar

Don’t you hate it when the kids break into the pantry to sneak some cookies before dinner? Scare them off with Trump in a Jar! Advertised on Etsy as “Donald Trump’s Pickled Head,” you can display this terrifying jar to frighten away small children and most household pets.

On a more supportive note, you can purchase about ten of these, position them along the front of your home, toss a candle in there and display your Trump loyalty at night for all the neighbors to see. Your home will glow in bright orange as the candles light up his cheeks.

See Trump in a Jar on Etsy

2. Trump Hair Slippers

If only we could encase our feet in Donald Trump’s golden locks of hair… Guess what, you are in luck! Gucci has unintentionally given you that opportunity for a meager price of $1,800. The ‘Princetown’ Slip-On Loafer has finally given women the ability to make their feet look like Donald Trump’s head; truly every women’s dream.

Of course, if the idea of wearing Donald Trump’s hair on your feet makes you want to start sawing at the ankles, you can always burn the slippers in a very expensive protest while screaming “I Feel the BERN!” Or simply make your own to burn. A crafty DIY’er should be able to make these easily with the hair clippings thrown in the trash at your nearest Great Clips / Fantastic Sams / etc.

See Trump Hair Slippers at Nordstrom

3. Dogald Trump Tote Bag

Are you as fed up with the whole feline situation in this country as Dogald Trump is? Show your support for the issue with the Dogald Trump Tote Bag and proudly display that you believe cats have no place in the United States of America.

However, if you are one of those despicable feline sympathizers, feel free to peruse the Donald Trump Cat pictures at Sad and Useless.

See Dogald Trump Tote Bag at Pet Studio Art

4. The Trump Coloring Book

Foretelling the most possible future of a Trump presidency, this history book offers up scenarios such as the Donald playing a game of Battleship with Kim Jong-un and the eventual placement of Trump’s giant head on Mount Rushmore. Snag this coloring book and color in between the lines of historical events before they happen.

Of course, if you aren’t interested in learning about our definite future, then feel free to color outside the lines. And use a sparkly glitter pen when coloring in his hair. That’ll show him!

See Donald Trump Coloring Book on Amazon

5. Donald Trump Toilet Paper

Tired of wiping with really boring toilet papers like Charmin or Angel Soft? Try cleaning your booty with Trump toilet paper, an experience that’s probably pretty similar if he’s in your home state right now trying to get your vote. Let the Donald kiss the dirtiness away and then you can flush him down the toilet after you are done.

If this is offensive to Trump supporters, then start thinking outside the bathroom, dammit! Purchase 20 of these rolls and go TP any neighbors that are big Bernie Sanders supporters. Then they can ‘Feel the Berning Anger’ as they try to get Donald Trump out of their trees.

See Donald Trump Toilet Paper on Amazon

6. Trump Success Eau de Toilette Spray

Haven’t you ever wanted to smell like success? Now you can with Trump’s cologne! Described by one Amazon reviewer as “a very antiseptic smell–almost like Bactine,” you can exude the smell of money and power with a couple sprays. It’s likely some sort of Trump sweat gathered after he gets worked up during a lengthy speech about how much he dislikes Ted Cruz.

If you aren’t interested in financially supporting Trump’s venture into the smelling business, another Amazon reviewer described it as “hot garbage.” All you need to do is open up your trash can during the next rainfall and you can bottle your own scent free of charge.

See Donald Trump Cologne on Amazon

7. Authentic Donald Trump Mask

Can’t wait until Halloween to strap on your Donald Trump mask? Show your support right now, strap on this authentic mask and head to the next Trump rally! You are sure to stand out among the legions of pretenders. You will be the biggest fan of them all.

Settle down, Trump supporters; I’m just kidding around. If you want a real Trump mask to wear, check out this mask on Amazon.

See Donald Trump Mask on Amazon

7 Crazy Donald Trump Products to show your Love or Hate

I see dozens of new products every day on Ben’s Bargains. Every once in a while, one of these new products looks awfully familiar…

You know that saying, everybody has a twin somewhere in the world? It’s also true for inanimate objects. So without further ado, I present Separated at Birth, a collection of nine products that will have you seeing double.

It Humidifies and Shreds!

The Honeywell Easy to Care Cool Mist Humidifier has three moisture output settings, plus with its wide mouth, it can shred up to 50 pages at a time…which is very convenient!

Do I Need a Subwoofer With It?

The Honeywell 2-in-1 Floor Air Circulator Fan has two independently controlled fans. Even better, they look great with the rest of your home theater system.

You May Lose Your Appetite

The Flavorwave Turbo Oven uses a combination of halogen heat, infrared waves, convection cooking and Cartman’s pure hate.

Bring Back to Us, Bring Back to Us

The WBM 8″ Himalayan Natural Crystal Salt Lamp includes a 15W bulb, works as an air purifier and glows when you bring it in contact with the other lost Sankara Stones.

When the Robots Take Over

The Zalman FPSGUN 6-Button Gaming Mouse is a uniquely designed pointing device for serious gamers and also your bionic foot at the time of human-robot singularity.

He’s Multi-Talented

The LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Splinter Minifigure (say that 10 times) is a ninja master, but apparently he is also a protector of Ancient Egyptian Tombs.

13-in-1, Perhaps?

The Ultra Precision X 12-in-1 Multi-Tool Pliers feature a wire cutter, knife, screwdriver, saw and a cloaking device — all for an affordable price.

It’s Flightless

The Peak 6″ Random Orbital Waxer Polisher leaves a swirl-free finish and is powered by a steady diet of fish. [h/t Shmeagle]

Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab

Actually, they look nothing alike.

Separated at Birth: Yep, It’s a Penguin