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September is prime time to save on large appliances and summer seasonal goods. Here are a few finds from Consumer Reports.

If you need a new dishwasher, plants to spruce up the yard, or just want to stock up on light bulbs, Memorial Day weekend may be the time to shop. Texans pay no sales tax on qualifying energy-saving and water-saving appliances and products.

As debates continue about the health effects of using gas stoves continue, interest in induction cooking heats up. How does it work and what should you know if you're considering a switch.

Updating home appliances and changing wasteful habits can help you cut your home water use in half.

Labor Day weekend and the seasonal shift to fall means September can be a good time to find discounts on appliances, grills and smartphones.

If you need a new dishwasher, plants to spruce up the yard, or just want to stock up on light bulbs, Memorial Day weekend may be the time to shop. Texans pay no sales tax on qualifying energy-saving and water-sipping appliances and products.

SAN ANTONIO – If pandemic-related shortages have made it challenging to buy the new appliance you want, or you just want to save money, you may be considering buying secondhand. Instead, they suggest trying a local, reputable repair shop or checking out used appliance stores early and often. You can save 50% or more, even if the appliance has never been used. CR says your best bets for buying used are washers, dryers, ranges and refrigerators. CR’s reliability surveys of thousands of members found that LG, GE and Kenmore all earned a good or higher reliability rating for their fridges, ranges, washers and dryers.