Five tool deals that could save your house (and your wallet)
There's never a bad time to upgrade your toolbox, so read on for this week's best tool deals from Walmart, Home Depot, Sears, and more.
Home Depot, Big Sky Tool, and others are offering big savings on tools this week.
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Keeping your home in tiptop shape is easy if you've got the right tools for the job. Over the years, we've writtenÌý, and recently we've seen many of our favorite DIY essentials go on sale. There's never a bad time to upgrade your toolbox, so read on for this week'sÌý.
Store:ÌýHome Depot
ÌýPrice:Ìý$139ÌýwithÌýfree shipping
Lowest By:Ìý$40
Expires:ÌýMarch 31
Is It Worth It?:ÌýThis Ridgid driver and drill combo is a one-two punch of home repair. The impact driver features 1,750 in. lbs. of torque, while its drill companion offers 535 in. lbs. of torque, all in a compact package. You'll also get two Lithium-ion batteries, an auxiliary handle, and a charger. Best of all, this kit is a $40 price low.
Store:ÌýBig Sky Tool
Price:Ìý$34.97Ìývia coupon code "DS18SDN" withÌýfree shipping
Lowest By:Ìý$51
Is It Worth It?:ÌýIf you don't mind a refurb, this factory-refurbished Hitachi cordless driver drill kit offers excellent value on a power tool everyone will use. Coupon code "DS18SDN" knocks it down to $35, which is a full $51 below the price of a new unit. This Editors' Choice kit includes a cordless drill with 1/2" keyless chuck, a 35-minute charger, two batteries, driver bit, flashlight, and carrying case.
A 1-year Hitachi warranty applies.
Store:ÌýWalmart
Price:Ìý$39.97ÌýwithÌýin-store pickup
Lowest By:Ìý$30
Is It Worth It?:ÌýSavvy DIY-ers know that a mechanic's tool set, like this one from Stanley, is full of toys that are useful for a carÌýandÌýa house. A $30 price low, this 252-piece kit includes a 3/8" drive extension bar, 3/8" drive sockets, 3/8" drive deep sockets, 1/4" drive specialty bits, 38 hex keys, a 3/8" drive pear head ratchet, and more.
Store:ÌýSears
Discount:ÌýUp to 50% offÌýtools and accessories, coupons
Shipping:ÌýIn-store pickup
Expires:ÌýFebruary 28
Is It Worth It?:ÌýThis massive Sears tool sale is a great chance to pick up all kinds of DIY must-haves, with prices slashed byÌýup to 50%. For instance, you can grab theÌýÌýforÌý$14.99, a $15 savings off list price. Plus, take anÌýextra $5 offÌýmost orders of $50 or more with coupon code "SEARS5OFF50", orÌý$35 offÌýorders of $300 or more via "SEARS35OFF300". (These coupons don't stack.) Purchases made on a Sears Card qualify for an additionalÌý5% off. Opt for in-store pickup to avoid shipping fees, which start at around $6. Some exclusions apply.
Store:ÌýMHCorp via eBay
Price:Ìý$149.99ÌýwithÌýfree shipping
Lowest By:Ìý$10
Is It Worth It?:ÌýWhen your tool shopping spree is done, you're gonna need a place to properly store your finds. This HomCom rolling tool cart has plenty of room to stash all your tools and accessories, with lots of sliding drawers and lockable compartments. At $150, it's a $10 price low and a very good price for such a tool cart.