Ikea is a great way to save on "do it yourself" furniture but can also be a nightmare if you go during busy times such as on the weekend. They have great deals on every home furnishing you can imagine including mattresses, chairs, office furniture, kitchen furniture, tea lights, and the list goes on. The only downside is that they design the store so that you have to walk through the entire place (unless you know where you are going and you use the side exits). Also, the checkout lineups can be brutally long.