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Do-it-yourself home improvement and repair projects are becoming more popular out of necessity, as rising costs push shoppers to look for smarter ways to save.
If you're planning to tackle more DIY projects, Harbor Freight's Inside Track Club membership may be worth a closer look. The cost for one year is $29.99, and there are a few good reasons why it can be worth becoming a member.
Here are eight reasons why you might want to be a Harbor Freight.
Get a protection plan on all your appliances
Did you know if your air conditioner stops working, your homeowner’s insurance won’t cover it? Same with plumbing, electrical issues, appliances, and more.
Whether or not you’re a new homeowner, a home warranty from Choice Home Warranty could pick up the slack where insurance falls short and protect you against surprise expenses. If a covered system in your home breaks, you can call their hotline 24/7 to get it repaired.
For a limited time, you can get your first month free with a Single Payment home warranty plan.
The membership easily pays for itself
If you shop at Harbor Freight even once a month or purchase one expensive tool a year, then the membership can easily pay for itself in savings. According to Redditor ItsBagels, there are "Plenty of tools that go on member pricing for more of a discount than the membership costs so when you find one there's not really any reason not to."
You can slowly build up your tool set
If you want to expand your tool collection but aren't in a hurry, the ITC deals (Inside Track Club) that comes with a Harbor Freight membership can help you do that over time for less money. Keeping an eye on the weekly deals and only grabbing things while they are discounted will more than pay for itself in savings.
Members get better coupons
Harbor Freight coupons go further for members. A shopper on Reddit gave a few examples of what that can look like. "This past Labor Day weekend they had a 10% coupon for any single item sale...but, for ITC it was 20%," a Redditor explains. "Another popular one is the 30% off items under $10 sale...for ITC members, it's 30% items under $20. This sale is great for smaller stuff."
You get early access
When big sales come along, like Presidents Day, Labor Day, or Black Friday, you get early access and can grab the best deals before they sell out.
Lifetime warranties on hand tools
Save those receipts, because if something breaks, you can get it replaced for free under the warranty program. Harbor Freight Tools will replace any hand tool that fails to work properly during the lifetime of the original purchaser.
There is also a 90-day warranty with different terms than the lifetime guarantee, so you can be confident you'll save money over time by avoiding the need to replace things that break.
Discounts stack up
Carefully planning your purchases can get you the biggest savings by combining compatible offers. "Instant savings" stacks with "% off anything" discounts, and the credit card discount stacks with other coupons, too.
Free buckets
Harbor Freight routinely offers a free bucket promotion to ITC members, which has turned out to be a surprisingly effective marketing strategy. Who doesn't want a free bucket? It's not just buckets, either, but often inexpensive and useful items will be given to members along with a small purchase.
You can easily shop from home
You don't have to go into the store to find out if there are extra savings on things you've been eyeing. You can download the app and peruse deals from the comfort of your couch. Deals often rotate, so items that aren't immediately needed can be bought when a membership deal is in play.
Bottom line
The Insider Track Club from Harbor Freight can be especially great for those who have just purchased a house. You know you'll spend the next year making little changes, additions, and repairs as you settle into a new space
It's also a useful membership for those planning a stress-free retirement that involves crafting hobbies and DIY home improvements to replace the 9-to-5 work schedule you might be used to.
You can sign up online through Harbor Freight's website or in-store, and once enrolled, your discounts are automatically applied when you provide your email address or phone number at checkout.
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