Rich's Labor Day Sale: Huge Savings on Fireplaces, Patio Furniture and SpasBy JHCadmin, August 31, 2011Did you know...Labor Day was first observed September 5, 1882 in New York City, with a parade of 10,000 workers thought to be organized by Peter J. McGuire, a Carpenters and Joiners Union secretary.Congress and President Grover Cleveland passed a bill to establish Labor Day as a federal holiday in 1894.So, other than having a great excuse to take a long weekend and have an end-of-summer barbecue, why do we celebrate Labor Day?Thought you'd never ask.We celebrate the 154.4 milion people over age 16 that comprise our country's work force.We celebrate the 83% of fulltime workers covered by health insurance.We celebrate the 78% of private industry workers who receive a paid vacation as one of their benefits.We celebrate moonlighters, self-employed workers and independent contractors.Here at Rich's, we celebrate all our employees and vendors -- the many people who faithfully serve at our five Puget Sound-area stores. We are so grateful to you!We're especially thankful to you, our valued customer, for choosing to shop at Rich's.Traditionally, we've hosted our biggest sale of the year during the week prior to Labor Day, and this year is no exception. You’ll find huge savings on the Northwest's largest selection of fireplaces, inserts and stoves, including Avalon.Plus, you’ll find some great deals on patio furniture during our final clearance; save up to 70% off. Not only that, but you can save thousands on hot tubs – we have over 100 to choose from.The sale runs Wed, August 31 through Labor Day 2011 at Rich's 5 Puget Sound showrooms in Lynnwood, Bellevue, Tacoma, Southcenter, and Silverdale.Subscribe to Rich’s blogSubscribe to our blog via your feed reader or receive our latest posts in your e-mail Inbox. Simply click “Subscribe to this blog’s feed” or fill out the form located in the right-hand sidebar of our blog. ‘Like’ Rich’s on FacebookWe provide daily tips and Internet-only specials on our Facebook page. Hope you’ll “like” us, and encourage your Facebook friends to join us, too.Sources:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Census U.S. CensusRecent Articles See All Fire Dining Tables: Warmth and Ambiance Year-Round Decorating Your Outdoor RoomFire PitsOutdoor Furniture Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:November 1, 2023 It’s a great time of year to enjoy a delicious meal al fresco around a fire dining table. These tables feature a built-in fire pit in the center, which provides both warmth and ambiance. Read More 5 Advantages of Kamado Joe Grills Grills Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:October 1, 2023 5 advantages kamado-style grills have over conventional charcoal grills, PLUS two of our favorites from Kamado Joe: Classic Joe III and Big Joe III. Read More Infrared Saunas: Relax at Home from the Inside Out Saunas Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:September 1, 2023 Eight benefits of relaxing in an infrared sauna, plus our favorite saunas by Health Mate: the Enrich, Inspire, and Essential series. Read More Outdoor Lanterns Add Dramatic Elegance: Tempest Torch and Tempest Lantern Tempest Torch Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:August 1, 2023 Gas lamps dramatic elegance to outdoor spaces. Learn about Tempest Torches and Tempest Lanterns. Read More 5 Trends in Luxury Outdoor Furnishings for 2023 Outdoor Furniture Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:July 1, 2023 Create a stylish, comfortable, multi-functional outdoor oasis that you’ll love spending time in. Read More Complete Fire Pits by Fire Garden: Big, Bold, Beautiful Flames Fire Pits Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:June 1, 2023 Dreaming of a fully-assembled, weatherproof fire pit that provides cozy warmth year-round? Check out Complete Fire Pits, a new line of fire pits manufactured locally by our friends at Travis Industries. Read More