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Home remodeling can be a challenge, but selecting the right products doesn’t have to be. Find quality products at a great price with Home Outlet through a large, in-store selection or even larger selection of special order items through Spend Less Express. Home Outlet representatives are ready to help you select the best products for your home remodel project today.

Note: special order product availability and styles may vary by location. Product offerings are always changing – please check with your local Home Outlet store representative to find the latest products available in your location. Additionally, lead times in this article are based on averages at the time of publishing and can change or vary throughout the year due to seasonality.

Program Overview

Home Outlet is committed to offering homeowners and professionals access to a large selection of in-stock cabinets, flooring, windows, doors, and more. Our product availability gives customers the opportunity to visit a Home Outlet store and walk out with the home improvement materials they need to get their job started and completed. There are times when customers are looking for a more personalized look for their project or a larger variety of more unique options not available in the store.

The Home Outlet Spend Less Express program is a special-order building materials program that gives customers access to thousands of quality products, all at the same Guaranteed Lowest Price that is offered in-store. Home remodeling comes with many challenges, but finding quality products that complete your vision (at a great price) does not have to be one of them!

There are often many questions related to ordering custom building materials. Important questions to consider may include:

• How do I find and browse special order products? / How do I know which products I can special order?
• How can I be sure I’m selecting the right materials for my home remodel project?
• How long will it take to receive my special-order products?
• Can I get a sample of a special-order item?
• Can special order items be returned?
• Can I still get the same low-price guarantee with a special order?
• Do I need to pay upfront, or are there financing options?

This article will explore the common questions related to the Spend Less Express program and help you feel more prepared for your home renovation project.

Special Order Semi-Custom Cabinets

Home Outlet offers a variety of cabinet options for your kitchen remodel or bathroom remodel. Cabinet options include in-stock products like assembled cabinets and Ready-To-Assemble cabinets, as well as semi-custom cabinets cabinet options. Below is a list of Home Outlet Spend Less Express cabinet brands that are offered. A knowledgeable Home Outlet kitchen designer will guide you in the process of selecting the right cabinet brand and products for your project.

Assembled and Ready-To Assemble (RTA) Special Order Cabinet Brands at Home Outlet:

• GHI | Ready-To-Assemble
  • Average Lead Time: 7-10 days
  • 11 Prefinished Styles

• Northtimber | Ready-To-Assemble
  • Average Lead Time: 7-10 days
  • 6 Prefinished Styles

• Leedo | Assembled
  • Average Lead Time: 4 weeks
  • Three Price Tiers
  • Floating Shelves Available
  • Laminate and TrueTouch finishes that achieve a sleek, modern look on a budget.
  • Offering a full line of ADA compliant cabinets
  • Made in America | Available only in select southern Home Outlet stores

• Faircrest | Ready-To-Assemble and Assembled Cabinets
  • Average Lead Time: 2-3 weeks
  • The addition of new colors as trends change offer the opportunity to create a custom look for much less!
• Kitchen Cabinet Distributers (KCD) | Ready-To-Assemble and Assembled Cabinets
  • Average Lead Time: 10-15 days
  • Sherwin Williams Paint/Stain
  • 13 Styles + Modifications available
  • Vent hoods and shelving to match
  • 5-year Limited Warranty

Special Order Semi-Custom Cabinet Brands at Home Outlet:

• Fabuwood | Custom-Look Cabinets
  • Average Lead Time: 2-3 weeks
  • Custom modifications available, including custom colors
  • Custom Vent Hoods Available
  • Samples Available
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty, Limited 5 Year Warranty

• KithOne | Semi-Custom Cabinets
  • Average Lead Time: 5 weeks
  • All door styles, paint & stain options are one price + customizations available for additional charge
  • Custom modifications available, such as Vintage and Brushed Glazing
  • Custom Vent Hoods and Floating Shelves Available
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty | Manufactured in the USA | Family Owned

Exploring each brand website to see other customers’ finished projects is a great way to narrow down your selection and style preferences. Your favorite Home Outlet Kitchen Design Specialist will incorporate this feedback to help you create the kitchen of your dreams!

Special Order Countertops

Home Outlet is proud to partner with HausPro to offer a turn-key Custom Granite, Quartz and Solid Surface countertop program.

• Average Lead Time: 4-5 weeks
• Customers may opt for the HausPro measurement service for a small fee to ensure correct measurements are taken before ordering (credited back at time of purchase).

Special Order Flooring

We are confident that our large in-stock assortment of flooring offers solutions to most customers – particularly those looking for vinyl plank flooring, laminate flooring, porcelain tile and ceramic tile. If you're searching for a unique product or a more personalized style for your flooring, backsplash, or shower project, our Spend Less Express program gives you access to thousands of exclusive options that may not be available in-store. Searching for the perfect flooring material, style, or color? Bring your inspiration photos to our store, and our experienced team will help you find the ideal flooring product to match your vision!

Our Spend Less Express flooring brands include:

• MSI Surfaces | mosaics, backsplash, wall tile, vinyl plank flooring, hybrid core plank, and ceramic & porcelain tiles
  • Average lead time: 3-5 Weeks
  • No samples, no returns on special order

• Shaw Industries | vinyl plank flooring, hardwood flooring, and laminate flooring.
  • Average lead time: 2-4 weeks
  • Samples available for select products; no returns on special order

• Legendary Floors | vinyl plank flooring and hardwood flooring
  • Average lead time: 3-5 weeks
  • No samples, no returns on special order

• Mohawk | vinyl plank flooring, hardwood flooring, and laminate flooring
  • Average lead time: 2-4 weeks
  • Samples available for select products; no returns on special order

Special Order Bath Products

Many of our cabinet suppliers also offer matching vanity lines, although availability of each brand below may vary by location and style. If you would like to order the same cabinet style and/or color throughout your entire home, we recommend considering the following cabinet lines for your kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and more:

• Craftmark
• Fabuwood
• Faircrest
• GHI
• Kitchen Cabinet Distributors
• KithOne
• Northtimber
• Leedo

We also offer additional special order vanity options through new suppliers such as Cahaba Designs and Bertch. Both brands offer a variety of furniture style vanities with various finishes and customizable features to accommodate your project needs. Explore Cahaba Designs products here and Bertch products here – then visit your favorite Home Outlet store to finalize the details and place your order!

A bathroom remodel presents the potential need for a variety of special order materials. In addition to special order cabinets and special order flooring, customers looking for specific styles of bathroom plumbing fixtures, sinks, mirrors, bathtubs and/or shower units, may benefit from the special order program.

Here are a few of our most common special order bath suppliers:

• Ruvati | Sinks | Sleek & Modern
  • Highlights: offering unique special order kitchen workstations and sinks for kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms with unique finishes and designs.
  • Average Lead Time: 2 weeks for special order items
• Karran | Sinks & Faucets | Elegant
  • Highlights: offering special order kitchen granite composite workstation sinks, bathroom vessel bowls, and faucets with coordinating options available.
  • Average Lead Time: 2 weeks for special order items
• Maax | Showers & Bathtubs
  • Highlights: offering shower doors, mature bath products, bath surrounds, complete shower/bath units, freestanding tubs
  • Average Lead Time: In-stock selection or 3-4 weeks on special order items
• LTL | LED Mirrors
  • Highlights: offering a variety of LED and smart mirrors in many different shapes, styles, and sizes!

Special Order Doors

If you are buying exterior or interior doors for your home, Home Outlet offers a great selection of in-stock products for your project. There are, however, times when your project or vision calls for something not available in store. Home Outlet Spend Less Express program for exterior doors and interior doors is available through the suppliers listed below.

• Doorscapes | Exterior Doors
  • Highlights: browse Finer Doors to see all options and place your order at a Home Outlet store
  • Average Lead Time: 4-8 weeks (varies based on type of door)
  • Samples not available; No returns on special order items; Additional items such as brick mould, stained jambs, PVC jambs, hinges & sill color options available for additional charge
• Woodgrain/Huttig Distribution | Exterior Doors & Interior Door Units or Slabs
  • Highlights: Please see a Home Outlet representative to learn more about this offering - includes Therma-Tru Doors. Orders must be placed at the store.
  • Average Lead Time: 4-8 weeks (varies based on type of door)
  • No returns on special order items; Additional items such as brick mould, stained jambs, PVC jambs, hinges & sill color options available for additional charge
• American Building Supply, Inc. (ABS) | Exterior Doors & Interior Door Units or Slabs
  • Highlights: Please see a Home Outlet representative to learn more about offering - includes JELD-WEN Doors. Orders must be placed at the store.
  • Average Lead Time: 4-8 weeks (varies based on type of door)
  • No returns on special order items; Additional items such as brick mould, stained jambs, PVC jambs, hinges & sill color options available for additional charge
  • Not available at all Home Outlet locations
• Apollo Door Systems | Exterior Doors & Interior Door Units or Slabs
  • Highlights: Please see a Home Outlet representative to learn more about offering – including primarily fiberglass door units with many different glass options. Orders must be placed at the store.
  • Average Lead Time: 2-4 weeks (varies based on type of door)
  • No returns on special order items; Additional items such as brick mould, stained jambs, PVC jambs, hinges & sill color options available for additional charge
  • Not available at all Home Outlet locations

Special Order Windows

Most Home Outlet stores carry a good selection of windows. There may be times that customers are looking for a style, color, or quantity that is not in-stock. Below are the suppliers that offer special order windows, with a few highlights for each.

• Lippert Components – Heritage Windows | Single Hung, Picture Windows, Shapes (New Construction)
  • Window colors include white, tan, and clay, or black (for an additional charge)
  • Average lead time: 15-20 days
  • No samples (displays at store); No Returns on Special Order
• Westlake Royal Window Solutions – Krestmark Collection | Single Hung, Picture Windows, Shapes (New Construction)
  • Window colors include white, tan, and clay, or black (for an additional charge)
  • Average lead time: 10-15 days
  • No samples (displays at store); No Returns on Special Order
• Survivor II | Single Hung, Picture Windows, Shapes (New Construction), Double Hung Replacement
  • Available at select Home Outlet stores in the north only
  • Window colors include white, tan, and clay, or black (for an additional charge)
  • Average lead time: 2-4 weeks
  • No samples (displays at store); No Returns on Special Order
• Slocomb Windows | Double Hung Replacement
  • Available to Select Home Outlet Locations
  • Window colors include white, tan, and clay, or black (for an additional charge)
  • Average lead time: 10-15 days
  • No samples (displays at store); No Returns on Special Order

The Challenges of Starting a Home Remodel

As a homeowner, the thought of completing a home remodeling project may bring feelings of excitement and dread. If this is your first project, you may not know where to start or how to achieve your vision – and stay on budget. Finding the right products may seem overwhelming. Store representatives at Home Outlet are there to help guide you every step of the way with our Free Design Services. Don’t settle for less, let Home Outlet help you achieve the home of your dreams with these home remodel services:

• Free Kitchen Design Services: from small updates to complete kitchen remodels, Home Outlet offers the knowledge and expertise needed to help you design the kitchen of your dreams. Through the design process, store representatives will recommend and guide you in the selection of products that best fit your project, including in-stock, ready-to-assemble (RTA) cabinets, also known as Knock-Down (KD cabinets), fully assembled, and semi-custom kitchen cabinet options. All designs are completely free, do not require a purchase, and come with unlimited changes, a 3D rendering and the best price estimate for your kitchen project.
• Flooring Estimates are also available with the help of our store representatives and a free room visualizer tool on our website helps you see how the flooring products will look in your space. Choose from a large selection of in-stock flooring or hundreds of special-order flooring products available through special order.
• Customers can also benefit from free bathroom plans and estimates both in-store and online from our design specialists. Find the perfect flooring and bathroom tile options for your project with in-store flooring options or access to a large selection of special order flooring and bathroom renovation products.
• Last, our stores offer free door and window estimates – whether you are looking for exterior doors, interior doors, replacement windows or new construction windows, our store representatives will help you find the right in-stock or special order doors and windows for your project.

Remodel with the Home Outlet Special Order Program

If you are taking the first steps in a home remodel project, the best place to start is a visit to your local Home Outlet store to explore the in-stock building materials that are offered there. The next step is to speak to a store representative about your project – they will provide guidance in identifying the products that fit your needs. The Home Outlet Spend Less Express program may vary by product category and location.

There are many benefits to ordering special-order building materials through the Home Outlet Spend Less Express Program including:

• Access to thousands of products not available in-store
• Personalized solutions that meet your unique vision
• Project expertise and guidance from knowledgeable store representatives
• Quality, affordable home remodeling products that fit your project needs

It’s important to note that you do not have to sacrifice quality, style, or budget – both in-stock products and special-order products offered through our Spend Less Express program are backed by the Home Outlet Guaranteed Lowest Price commitment. Locate your local Home Outlet store today.

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