Just keep in mind that keeping your finances in order is a far bigger priority than "churning" credit cards. I think many people here not only forget that they were once young and on a budget, but that it takes a certain level of financial acumen to have this whole thing work out at all.

I commend you on planning ahead to maximize your purchase.

You might further think about how far you want to delve into artificial expenditure methods- ie: manufactured spend.

In a nutshell- you've got a head start on UR points. That seems like a good place to focus. UR points also happen to be fairly easy to earn, especially for a home improvement purchase via the gift cards as outlined upthread.