Power Tools Deals
The best deals on power tools usually occur in the spring and summer months, including Father's Day and post-Father's Day discounts, as well as summer renovation sales. Keep an eye on prices at various stores, such as Lowe's and Home Depot.
Kits that are priced competitively from top cordless brands typically offer the best deals. These are available at home improvement stores as well as on Amazon.
Home Depot
Home Depot has great DeWalt, Milwaukee, and RYOBI deals on RYOBI, Milwaukee, and DeWalt. For example, this DeWalt 20V Max Lithium Ion Battery and Charger Kit is $199, a price drop of $219. Additionally, you can select any DeWalt product. (Choose your free tool on the product page after you click "Shop This Offer" and select the kit.)
HD sells its tools in special packages or as single tools. They may be part of a run with lower quality or specifically designed for HD but they're still great tools that are warranted by the manufacturer.
If you're building furniture, hanging a shelf or transforming the light fixture, you can count on Home Depot for tools to finish the job.
Lowe's
Lowe's is the second-largest home improvement retailer in the United States, with do-it-yourselfer friendly stores that usually offer discounts on all the tools and equipment you need to complete tasks around the house. 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 offers a vast selection of storage solutions to aid you in keeping your belongings in order. Lowe's also has the best flooring prices and flooring options to fit every budget. Lowe's Kitchen and Bath Sales offer great savings on new cabinets and counters. You can also get the lowest price on power tools and lawn equipment during the Labor Day Sale in September or the Spring Black Friday Event in April.
Through the season, Lowe's has plenty of occasions to save on appliances and other essentials, including special offers on lighting fixtures as well as custom window shades, paint and bathroom vanities. The store stocks a range of outdoor tools and power equipment for gardens like snowblowers, leaf blowers, and mowers. There are also low-cost lawn care products such as equipment and tools, and furniture to fit every room in your home.
If you discover a lower price for an identical item on a local or online competitor, Lowe's will match it. You can request the price match by contacting customer service or going to your local store and presenting the link to the website or advertisement you have found. Lowe's only offers price matching in-store only for items delivered directly by Lowe's. This does not apply to items purchased from third parties through websites like Amazon.
Lowe's offers a 90-day return policy for the majority of items purchased in stores or online. You can return your purchase with a receipt or proof of purchase, including the order number, a credit card slip or MyLowe's account barcode. Certain exceptions are permitted for flammable or dangerous products.
Lowe's offers a Pro Reward program for contractors, tradespeople and other professionals. The program offers exclusive savings along with free shipping as well as loading and parking areas that are devoted to Pros. The program also provides rentals of tools and other financing solutions, along with personalized offers and services. You can also enroll in protection plans for major appliances such as power tools and grills that provide coverage beyond the manufacturer's warranty, and offer reimbursement or replacement in the event of a malfunction.
Amazon
Amazon offers some of the most lucrative deals on tools during its annual Prime Day event. These discounts are not available anywhere else and are often only available for a brief time. DeWalt and Makita among other top brands, offer great deals on power tools. The majority of the discounts are on cordless alternatives which include drills and jigsaws. But you can also save on hand tools, such as hammers wrenches and screwdrivers.
For instance, you can save 29% on a DeWalt cordless sander, which has a great customer review and comes with a number of accessories. The battery has a long life span, and the tool is lightweight and compact. It can be used to sand wood and scrape paint off, or to clean grout. It's a great addition any home-based shop.
You can also save on DeWalt 20V MAX batteries with a long track record of being durable and lightweight. This two-pack will keep your tool working for hours, and it comes with an LED fuel gauge so you can see how much battery remains in them.
Another excellent Amazon bargain is the DeWalt multi-tool with a cordless design, which can chop, slice polish, sand, and trim using the appropriate attachments. It's quiet, powerful and efficient, and is able to replace regular power tools with cords. This model is a cult and Prime Day offers 56% off.
There are great bargains on tools at other online retailers as well as in-store stores such Lowe's or Acme Tools. Comparing prices between these retailers and Amazon's Prime Day sale will save you money.
Compare the quality of the product against the price when trying to find a bargain. Avoid purchasing tools from non-authorized sellers and auction sites such as Ebay. Instead look for an excellent warranty. This will protect against refurbished or counterfeit tools and ensure that the warranty is valid. Use FakeSpot and ReviewMeta tools to determine if the retailer is licensed.
Other Retailers
While the top home improvement retailers have the highest sales and dollar share and sales, they are not the only place to find excellent deals on power tools. Big-box retailers such as Lowe's and Home Depot also sell power tools. Online retailers such as Amazon sell a mix of power tools that have brand names and generic brands at competitive prices.
Generally speaking the best deals on power tools are usually found during major sales events for the holidays. These include Black Friday in November, Father's Day in June and Labor Day in September. Sales are also common in the summer and spring particularly when retailers are trying to reduce their inventory.
Some retailers, including Lowe's and Home Depot, offer bundle deals for the professional cordless tool brands. For instance an Dewalt 18V or 20V MAX combo kit can be had for less than $500. It includes workshop staples such as a drill and an impact driver as well as circular saw, a multi-tool, and a reciprocating saw. This combo kit can save you 30 percent or more compared to buying each tool separately.
It's the same for bundled tool kits that feature multiple tools from the same brand such as Milwaukee and Bosch. A set of nine pieces that includes a drill and impact driver, hammer, oscillating tool, circular two batteries with high capacity, a quick charger, and a hammer drill can be purchased for around $800. This is typically half the price of buying the tools individually.
Although it is difficult to predict what tools will be available for sale it's always worth looking at the prices at both home improvement stores and online retailers such as Amazon, eBay, Walmart and Woot. A comparison website like Google Shopping can also help shoppers keep track of prices and keep tabs on the most competitive offerings.
Another way to save money on power tools is to purchase second-hand tools that have been returned. While this isn't an option for every tool, many high-end tools, such as Dewalt drills can be repaired and sold at less than half the price originally.