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 7 Must-Have Hot Tub and Swim Spa Features Hot Tubs and Swim Spas Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:March 1, 2023 An effective and enjoyable way to get pain relief is in a hydrotherapy spa or swim spa. Powerful jets alleviate body aches, while the buoyancy from the water takes pressure off joints. Read More Rich's New Tigard, Oregon Store: A Chat with Manager Rick Campbell General Articles Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:February 1, 2023 Meet Tigard, Oregon store manager, Rick Campbell, who has been in the hot tub/patio/BBQ business more than 25 years in the Portland metro area. Read More Grill Islands - Easily Create an Outdoor Kitchen in Your Backyard Grills Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:January 2, 2023 Grill islands: Modular outdoor kitchens with grill(s), workspace, fridge, storage, and more. Read More Tartan and Sparkle Holiday Mantel - DIY Tutorial Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 3, 2022 Step-by-step tutorial for your holiday mantel: How to create a classic tartan design. Read More DIY Winter Mantel Décor Tutorials: Golden Magnolia Wreath and Cinnamon Stick Votive Holder Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 2, 2022 DIY Holiday Mantel Decor tutorial: Golden Magnolia wreath and cinnamon stick votive holder. Read More How to Transform Your Mantel to a Winter Wonderland Design Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 1, 2022 We show you how to transform your fall mantel decor to a winter wonderland design easily and quickly! Check out our 15-sec time-lapse photo that shows us making the switcheroo. Read More