My husband is not much of a shopper (that’s putting it mildly). He will drive me and wait while I shop, playing video games on his phone in the car, but actually browsing in a store? That’s rare, unless it’s a home improvement place. Mention tools and that man is in heaven.

He has been going through the Lowe’s Black Friday ad, circling items he likes, and leaving me Post-It notes all over the house—funny things like, “Daddy needs a new drill” and “Daddy wants a generator.” Other small items include impact sockets, channel locks, and needle-nose pliers; No, I have no idea what that stuff is, but I try to humor him!

Since Lowe’s will NOT be open on Thanksgiving, I think we’ll stagger the shopping, with my wish-list on Thursday and his on Friday. (Doors open at 6:00 AM at Lowe’s.) Since Lowe’s is running to two special promos, getting there the earlier the better is key. Promo #1 is the first 300 shoppers in-store get a chance to win a $500 gift card; Promo #2 is the first 300 shoppers in the door get a $10 off $50 coupon, good only on 11/29. (We’re hoping for the latter. I can’t even imagine having $500 to play with at Lowes. That would be awesome!)

In general, he is pretty handy and what he buys, he will actually use. I wish Black Friday had come this week, because we dealt with a major crisis when the water heater burst, flooding the utility closet and spilling into the kitchen. (You guys, it was like something out of a horror movie, with ice-cold water spraying everywhere. I was drenched, he was drenched, and we were up to our ankles in a puddle.)

We had to buy a replacement, obviously, and ended up buying an A.O. Smith to replace the broken GE heater. (So far, so good, fingers crossed.) Next up, we need to replace the flooring, so that’s high on the Black Friday list.

I like the look of this shade of wood. Because it’s actually ceramic tile, it will last longer and be easier to keep clean and smoother. $0.99/per Sq. Ft is a wonderful price.

For anyone in need of big ticket items, Black Friday is the day to shop. There’s an LG washer/dryer set that’s deeply discounted to $599 each (regular price is almost $1,300). These are the high efficiency top-load model washer and the TurboSteam dryer. My sister has this exact set and she uses them daily. Her laundry load is insane, probably a dozen loads a week, so if this can keep her in clothes, you know it’s good. LG dishwasher, on sale for $399, is also a steal, and the Frigidaire Side-by-Side stainless steel fridge is $799.

Anyone looking for cheapies will want GE Light bulbs, 3-pack is only $0.98. Werner foldable step stools are $14.99 and aluminum 6-foot step ladders are $46.96.

Online shoppers please note that while most deals don’t require shopping in-store, the Doorbusters do, so plan accordingly.

Anyone else headed to Lowe’s on Black Friday? What’s on your list?