Costco
If you care about how a company does business as much as the variety of wares it sells, you can’t do much better than Costco. Their code of ethics is simple — they take care of their employees and suppliers. They were one of the first companies to raise their starting wage to $15 per hour, and they provide health and dental benefits for nearly all employees. They care about the planet, too, constructing their warehouses from 80-percent recycled steel.
You can spend a full day cruising one of their warehouses, but with large furnishings, you will find the best selection online. Don’t shy away because you think you will pay more for all that sustainability and positive corporate culture — you can find bedroom sets priced lower than $300. Are you dwelling in a tiny apartment? You can find Murphy beds that give you back a significant amount of floor space when upright.

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Home Depot
Did you think that Home Depot was only for buying lumber and paint? Think again! They have nearly everything you need for your home, including top-notch appliance brands. You might not find items like a Hillcott Ivory Upholstered Queen Bed for less than $500 in stores, but you can buy online and have them delivered straight to your door. That means you don’t need to rent one of their trucks to haul your treasures home.
Because Home Depot partners with various brands, you can find something to suit any taste and style. From rustic farmhouse to contemporary, you can create a truly one-of-a-kind decor. Additionally, if you are planning a more extensive remodel, you can get all the hammers, nails and other tools you’ll need all in one place. Hello, convenient shipping and fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

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Kate Harveston
Kate is a weekly contributor at ActiveBeat and a regular writer at other health and lifestyle sites like Thought Catalog, Darling Magazine, and Read Unwritten. She hails from Pennsylvania and enjoys taking long hikes and teaching her Zumba classes. She also runs her own site, So Well, So Woman, where she researches and discusses topics related to women's health.