Power Tools Deals
The best deals on power tools usually occur in spring and summer, with Father's Day and post-Father's Day discounts as well as summer renovation sales. Keep an eye on the prices at different retailers like Lowe's and Home Depot.
Kits that are priced competitively from top cordless brands usually offer the best deals. Find them at the home improvement stores and on Amazon as well.
Home Depot
Home Depot has great DeWalt, Milwaukee, and RYOBI offers from Milwaukee, DeWalt, and RYOBI. For instance, this DeWalt 20V Max Lithium-Ion Battery and Charger Kit is $199, a price drop of $219. You can also choose any DeWalt product. You can select your free tool by clicking "Shop This Offer", and selecting the kit.
The tools that you can find at HD are usually sold in special package deals or as one tool. Sometimes, they are part of a set with lower quality or made for HD, but they are still sound tools and warranty-able by the manufacturer.
If you're building furniture, hanging a shelf or transforming the lighting fixture you can rely on Home Depot for tools to get the job done.
Lowe's
Lowe's the second-largest retailer of home improvement in the United States has many stores that cater to do-it yourselfers. They have great deals on the tools and materials required to complete your projects around the home. Savvy shoppers can benefit from promotions that are advertised and bulk discounts credit card discounts, and MyLowe's special offers and rewards to save on everything from paint to power tools.
The chain offers a broad range of storage solutions that can help you organize your belongings and declutter. Lowe's offers the most affordable flooring prices, with options to suit all budgets. Lowe's Kitchen and Bath Sales provide huge savings on cabinets and counters. You can also get the best deal on lawn equipment during the Labor Day Sale in September or the Spring Black Friday Event in April.
Through the year, Lowe's has plenty of opportunities to save money on appliances and other essentials, including special deals on lighting fixtures as well as custom window shades paint, bathroom vanities and even paint. The store offers a wide range of outdoor power and garden equipment, including mowers, leaf blowers, and snowblowers. You can also find bargain tools and lawn care products and equipment, as well as furniture for every room in your home.
Lowe's will match any lower price you find for the same item at a competitor in your area or online. You can request a price match by contacting customer service or going to your local store and presenting the web page, ad or photo you found. Lowe's only offers price matching in-store for items that are sold and shipped directly by Lowe's. This is not applicable to items purchased from third party sellers through websites such as Amazon.
Lowe's offers a 90-day policy for most purchases made in-store or online. You can return your purchase using a receipt or proof of purchase including the order number, a credit card slip or a MyLowe's account barcode. There are a few exceptions, like hazardous or flammable goods.
Lowe's has Pro Rewards for trade professionals that offers special discounts, free shipping, and dedicated parking and loading areas for professionals. The program also provides tool rentals and special financing solutions, along with customized offers and services. You can also sign up for protection plans that include major appliances, powertools, and grills. These plans go beyond the manufacturer's warranties and offer the replacement or reimbursement if anything goes wrong.
Amazon
During its annual Prime Day shopping event, Amazon provides some of the top deals on tools available. These deals are not offered elsewhere and are often only available for a short time. DeWalt and Makita along with other top brands, offer great discounts on power tools. The best deals are often on cordless tools like drills and jigsaws. You can also save money on hand tools such as hammers and wrenches.
For instance, you can save 29% on a DeWalt cordless sander that has an excellent customer rating and comes with a range of accessories. The tool is small and lightweight, and the battery has an extended life. It can be used to sand wood, scrape paint off or to remove grout. It's a great addition any home workshop.
You can also save money on DeWalt 20V MAX batteries with a long track record of being tough and light. This two-pack of batteries will keep your tool running for a long time and includes an LED fuel gauge that will inform you of how much power remains.
Amazon offers a good bargain on a DeWalt multi-tool that can be used to sand, polish or trim and shave with the right attachments. It's quiet, powerful and efficient, and can easily replace standard corded tools. This model is a very popular option, and is currently at 56% cheaper during Prime Day.
You can find great deals on tools at other online stores, and also in-store stores such Lowe's or Acme Tools. Comparing prices between these retailers and Amazon's Prime Day sale will save you money.
When searching for bargains, be sure to compare the quality of the tool with the cost. Make sure you have a valid warranty and avoid buying tools from sellers who are not authorized or auction sites like Ebay. This will shield you from copyright or refurbished items and ensure that the warranty remains valid. If you're not sure if a seller is an authorized retailer, you can try using a tool such as FakeSpot or ReviewMeta to verify the validity of feedback and reviews.
Other Retailers
Power tool deals aren't only available at the most reputable home improvement retailers. Big-box stores like Lowe's and Home Depot also sell power tools. Online retailers such as Amazon offer a variety of power tools featuring brands and names as well as generic brands at affordable prices.
In general the best deals on power tools can be found during major holiday sale events. Black Friday is in November, Father's Day is in June, and Labor Day is in September. Also, sales are common in the spring and summer especially when retailers are trying to reduce their inventory.
Some retailers, like Lowe's and Home Depot, offer bundle deals for the professional cordless tool brand. Dewalt's 18V or 20V Max combo kit, for instance it is available for less than $500. It includes workshop staples like a drill, impact driver, circular saw and reciprocating saw, as well as a multitool. This combo kit can save you 30 percent or more compared to purchasing each tool separately.
It's the same for tool kits that feature multiple tools from the same manufacturer like Milwaukee and Bosch. A nine-piece kit including drill, impact driver, hammer drill circular saw, oscillating tool, two high-capacity 5.0Ah batteries, and a rapid charger is available for about $800, which is typically less than the cost of buying the tools separately.
While it's difficult to predict what tools will be available for sale, it is always worth comparing prices at both home improvement stores as well as online retailers like Amazon, eBay, Walmart and Woot. Google Shopping is a great comparison site that helps shoppers keep track of their costs and find the best deals.
Returns on power tools are another great way to get a here deal. While this is not an option for every tool, many high-end tools, such as Dewalt drills can be restored and sold at less than half of the original price.