Shopping hacks

Get up to 2 years of warranty on TVs, computers and major appliances

Costco extends the manufacturer's warranty to up to 2 years on televisions, projectors, computers and certain major appliances. Second-year claims go through Costco by phone.

Exchange a failed Harbor Freight hand tool in store

Harbor Freight hand tools carry a lifetime warranty: a hand tool that fails is exchanged in store. Hercules 20V tools get a 5-year warranty.

Get defective YETI coolers and Rambler drinkware replaced under warranty

YETI replaces defective products for the original purchaser: 5 years for hard coolers such as Tundra and for Rambler drinkware, 3 years for Hopper soft coolers.

Use The North Face limited lifetime warranty for defects

Most The North Face products carry a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects for the product's practical lifetime, for the original owner. The warranty team decides the resolution.

Return Athleta gear within 30 days if it does not perform

Under Athleta's Give-It-A-Workout Guarantee, you can work out in an item and return it within 30 days of delivery if it does not perform.

Get a replacement and a refund under the ALDI Twice as Nice Guarantee

If you are not fully satisfied with the quality of an ALDI product, ALDI replaces the product and refunds your money. Restrictions apply, so ask a store manager.

Get a full refund on any Publix purchase that does not satisfy you

The Publix guarantee says that if a purchase does not give you complete satisfaction for any reason, Publix refunds the full purchase price on request.

Return Home Depot perennials, trees and shrubs within a year

Home Depot gives perennials, trees and shrubs a one-year guarantee: if one fails within a year, return it for store credit. Most other plants are returnable within 90 days.

Claim a Nike flaw within two years of the manufacture date

Nike accepts claims for products with material or workmanship flaws that appear within two years of the manufacture date, for items bought from an authorized Nike dealer.

Use Apple's one-year warranty on a defective Apple accessory

Apple's one-year limited warranty covers Apple-branded hardware and Apple-branded accessories in the original packaging against defects in materials and workmanship. Apple repairs, replaces or refunds at its option.

Get lululemon pants hemmed free in store

lululemon hems items free in its stores with no tags or receipt needed, as long as items are clean and unaltered. Its Quality Promise handles defects case by case with a swap or e-gift card.

Free hemming

Get defective HOKA shoes replaced within 1 year

HOKA shoes with a defect within 1 year can get a replacement, exchange or credit. Normal wear is not covered.