Power Tools Deals
The best deals on power tools typically occur during the spring and summer months, including Father's Day and post-Father's Day discounts, as well as summer renovation sales. It is important to keep a close watch on prices both online and in-store at various retailers such as Home Depot and Lowe's.
The most affordable deals are usually found in combo kits that include cordless products from reputable brands. They are sold at home improvement stores as well as on Amazon.
Home Depot
Home Depot has great DeWalt, Milwaukee, and RYOBI deals. DeWalt 20V Max Lithium Ion Battery and Charger kit, for example, is only $199. This is a $219 drop. Plus, you get the DeWalt tool you want for free. (Choose your free tool on the product page after you click "Shop This Offer" and choose the kit.)
The tools that you can find at HD are often offered in special package deals or as one tool. Sometimes, they're part of a set with lower quality or made specifically for HD however they are still sound tools and warranty-able with the manufacturer.
Whether you're building furniture, hanging a shelf or transforming the light fixture you can rely on Home Depot for tools to complete the task.
Lowe's
Lowe's the second largest home improvement retailer in the United States has many stores which cater to DIYers. They offer great discounts on the tools and supplies required to complete your projects around the home. Shoppers can save money on everything from paint and power tools to bulk discounts, credit cards discounts, and MyLowe's offers and rewards.
The chain has a wide selection of storage solutions that will help you organize your possessions and clear your home of clutter. Lowe's has the best flooring prices with options for every budget. You can save on new countertops and cabinets by making use of Lowe's bath and kitchen sales, and get the most bang for your buck on lawn equipment and power tools during the Spring Black Friday event in April or Labor Day sale in September.
Throughout the year, Lowe's has plenty of opportunities to save on appliances and other essentials, with special deals on lighting fixtures as well as custom window shades, paint and bathroom vanities. The store has a wide selection of outdoor power tools and garden tools, such as snowblowers, leaf blowers, and mowers. You can also find discounted tools and lawn care products and equipment and furniture for every room of your home.
If you find a cheaper price for an identical product from a local or online competitor, Lowe's will match it. You can request the price match by contacting the customer service or going to your local store and presenting the website page, ad or photo you've found. Price matching in-store only applies to items that are sold and shipped by Lowe's, not items bought from third parties on websites like Amazon.
Lowe's has a 90-day return policy for the majority of items purchased at the store or online. You can return your purchase with the receipt or proof of purchase, including the order number, a credit card slip or a MyLowe's account barcode. There are exceptions, such as dangerous or flammable items.
Lowe's offers a Pro Rewards program for tradespeople, contractors and other professionals. The program offers exclusive savings and free shipping as well as parking and loading areas dedicated to professionals. The program also offers rentals of tools and other financing solutions, along with customized offers and services. You can also sign up for protection plans for major appliances including power tools, grills and power tools that provide coverage beyond the manufacturer's warranty and guarantee the replacement or reimbursement in the event of a malfunction.
Amazon
In its annual Prime Day shopping event, Amazon offers some of the best deals on tools available. These discounts are not offered elsewhere and are often only available for a limited duration. DeWalt and Makita among other top brands, provide excellent deals on power tools. The majority of the discounts are on cordless tools such as drills and jigsaws. You can also save on hand tools, such as hammers wrenches, and screwdrivers.
You can save up to 29 percent on a DeWalt sander with an excellent customer review that includes a variety of accessories. The tool is small and lightweight and the battery is designed to have a long life. It can be used to sand wood and scrape paint off or remove grout. It's an excellent addition to any home shop.
You can also save on DeWalt 20V MAX batteries, which have a long history of being strong and light. This two-pack will keep your device running for hours, and it comes with an LED fuel gauge to let you can know how much power is left in them.
Another excellent Amazon bargain is a DeWalt cordless multi-tool, which can slice, chop, sand, polish and trim using the appropriate attachments. It's powerful, quiet, and efficient and can easily replace traditional corded tools. This model is a very popular choice, and it's 56% discounted during Prime Day.
If you don't wish to wait for the Prime Day sale, you can find lots of great deals on tools at other retailers as well as in-store stores such as Lowe's and Acme Tools. Comparing prices with these retailers and Amazon's Prime Day sale will save you money.
Compare the quality of the product with the price when looking for a deal. Avoid purchasing website tools from unauthorized sellers or auction sites such as Ebay. Instead, look for an excellent warranty. This will protect you against copyright or refurbished goods and ensure that the warranty is valid. Make use of FakeSpot and ReviewMeta tools to determine if a retailer is licensed.
Other Retailers
Power tool bargains are not only available at the top home improvement retailers. Big-box retailers such as Lowe's and Home Depot also sell power tools. And online retailers such as Amazon offer a mix of brand-name and generic-branded power tools at a reasonable price.
Generally speaking the best power tools deals are usually found during major sales events for the holidays. Black Friday is in November, Father's Day is in June, and Labor Day is in September. However, sales can be seen in the spring and summer as well, especially if retailers are working to reduce the amount of inventory.
In addition to traditional power tools sales, some retailers such as Home Depot and Lowe's offer package deal discounts for pro cordless tools. Dewalt's 18V or 20V Max combination kit, for instance it is available for less than $500. It includes workshop staples such as a drill, circular saw, impact driver and reciprocating saw, as well as a multitool. This combo can save you up to 30 percent over buying each tool separately.
Bundled tools, like those from Milwaukee and Bosch, feature multiple tools of the same brand. A nine-piece set that includes a drill and impact driver, hammer, oscillating tool, circular, two high-capacity batteries and a quick charger and a hammer drill, can be bought for about $800. This is usually half the price of purchasing the tools individually.
While it is hard to know what products will be available for sale it's worth looking at the prices at both home improvement stores as well as online retailers such as Amazon, eBay, Walmart and Woot. Google Shopping is a great comparison site that lets shoppers keep track of prices and compare the best offers.
Another option to find deals on power tools is to purchase second-hand tools that have been returned. While this is not an option for every tool, high-quality tools such as Dewalt drills can be restored and sold at less than half the original price.