Depending on your location in Australia, you may have noticed a turn in the weather. In my home city of Melbourne we’re at the tail end of a run of mild – almost warm – sunny days. (Yes, I know that sounds hard for non-Melburnians to believe.) What’s more, I had a blowfly come into my lounge room yesterday. Spring may not officially be here yet, but it’s not far off.
All of these sights, sounds and smells of spring have my mind turning to the outdoors. Now is a good time to get to a few outside jobs around the house, before it’s too hot. That might mean an upgrade of household equipment and tools, which can be expensive. Here are a few deals that might ease the financial burden of your pre-spring preparations, courtesy of Bunnings, Coles and Amart.
Bunnings
Bunnings’ latest catalogue is highlighting Father’s Day but there are some great deals in there regardless of your focus.
If you’re looking to make 2024-25 a ‘Summer of Barbecues’, consider the Jumbuck ‘Portland’ four-burner hooded BBQ at just $239. Add in the Matador black non-stick tool set for just $29.56 and you’ll be almost ready to go.
Of course, you’ll want the backyard to look just as good as your new barbecue. Here to help you achieve that aim is the Ozito PXC 18V Ultimate Garden Care 4.0Ah Kit. This kit includes a lawnmower, trimmers and a leaf blower. The whole package comes in at just $349 at Bunnings.
Amazingly, the items above are all on page 1 of the current Bunnings catalogue. There are 24 pages of specials in all, enough to set you up for months of outdoor entertaining and enjoyment. Check out the full catalogue here.
Barbecue meals at Coles
You might think it’s too early to be thinking about the meals for your Summer of Barbecues, but it’s always a good idea to give them a bit of a road test first. So once you’ve got your four-burner set up, why not give it a spin?
This week’s Coles catalogue can start you off with some great deals. On special are Australian lamb loin chops at $20 a kilo, (down from $28) and Aussie beef rump steak at just $11 a pack (down from $15). Beef and lamb kebabs are down from $8.50 for a 450g pack and Coles RSPCA-approved chicken stir-fry, which was $11 in May, is now just $8.50.
You can even give your seafood meals a test run, with Tasmanian fresh salmon, basa fish fillets and raw banana prawns all on special this week.
Amart outdoor furniture
So now you’ve got your spring and summer garden barbecue and meal plans sorted, what else is left? Furniture! Are those old plastic chairs still up to scratch? And what about a table? Amart can solve those problems for you with a range of outdoor furniture specials.
For starters, check out the Cantwell nine-piece outdoor dining setting. This aluminium frame beauty looks well worth its $1999 retail price but right now it’s yours for just $1299! That’s a massive $700 saving for a furniture set that will cap off your barbecue parties perfectly.
And that’s just one of many outdoor furniture designs available at Amart. Others include the Kendari outdoor chair and footstool at just $399, down from $699. This one is perfect for those days when you need a little bit of outdoor time to yourself.
Check out Amart’s full outdoor sale range here and set yourself up for a spring and summer full of friends and fun.
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