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"   Whether you&amp;#039;re looking to sneak in a summer deal before it&amp;#039;s time to pack up the patio or you&amp;#039;re already looking ahead to when your kids head back to school, August offers plenty of bargains on a wide range of products. Sending someone off to college? Look for discounts on small appliances and dorm bedding this month too! 1. Patio Furniture: As barbecue season comes to a close, discounts on outdoor tables and chairs are cooking.   Consider how much you want to invest. Wood isn&amp;#039;t cheap, but can last years. Plastic tends to be inexpensive, but can fade or crack from prolonged sun exposure. Furniture made of aluminum and coated steel is long-lasting too, but pricey.  The layout of your yard matters. If your outdoor space gets a lot of direct sun, choose materials (like wood) and colors (light ones) that won&amp;#039;t heat up as much, or look at tables with large umbrellas.  Looking to save space? Some furniture is collapsible or can be stacked for storage. Wicker, metal, and wood pieces (the exceptions: cedar and teak) should be kept inside or well covered for the winter; make sure you have the room to store them.  For cushions, look for acrylic or Sunbrella fabric that resists fading, and choose ones that are double-sided so they can be flipped. Ties should be at least 10 inches long.  Walmart included patio furniture in its Red Hot Summer Clearance; sets from Montego Bay, Valancia, Mainstays, and more are up to $500 off. Home Depot is offering up to 60% off select patio sets and accessories.  2. Dehumidifiers: The end of summer, when your basement can get damp and musty, is a savvy time to pick one up.   Assess your needs. If moisture is seasonal and confined to a small area, a portable unit should do the trick. If humidity is a constant problem throughout the house, you may need an integrated system; those typically don&amp;#039;t go on sale.  When it comes to size, follow the guidelines on the box. Small dehumidifiers are cheap and easy to move, but if they&amp;#039;re not adequate for the space, they won&amp;#039;t dehumidify effectively \u2014 better to get a larger unit.   Figure out your drainage options before you go to the store. Most dehumidifiers fill an internal reservoir and then, once full, shot off until emptied. They can be set up to drain continuously into a sink or \u2014 if you buy one with a built-in pump \u2014 can empty upward (out a basement window, for example).  For discount dehumidifiers, look no further than your local Sears Outlet, where models from Frigidaire, Delonghi, and Kenmore are 20%-80% off. Kmart also has plenty of appliances discounted by $30-$50.  3. Kids&amp;#039; Backpacks: &amp;#039;Tis the season for back-to-school bargains: We&amp;#039;re also seeing generous discounts on school supplies, jeans, and activewear for little ones.  Look for backpacks made from ripstop or ballistic nylon (looks like luggage fabric). These will hold up to a school year&amp;#039;s worth of wear and tear.  Pick a pack with curved, padded shoulder straps. Your little one will thank you when it&amp;#039;s loaded down with books and paper.  It may sound unimportant, but be sure to select a backpack with zipper pulls. They make it easier to open the pack and reduce the stress on the zipper, which should help it to last longer.   Try it before you buy it. Put the backpack on your child and tighten the straps; it should rest comfortably on your child&amp;#039;s lower back.   Sale backpacks start at $10 at Kohl&amp;#039;s. Backpacks start at $13 at Target.  For more great sale tips, be sure to check out our monthly calendar of sale items! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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