Category: Deals

A used battery chainsaw is worth less than the same saw with a healthy battery, but the discount is not always equal to the cost of a replacement pack. The key is separating the...

Tool rental prices are rarely limited to the advertised daily rate. A $45 floor sander can become a $145 charge at pickup after a security deposit and damage waiver. If you return it with...

Renting tools for several days can look cheaper than buying, but the daily rate is only the starting point. A multi-day renovation may involve rental time, deposits, delivery, fuel, blades, bits, cleaning fees, damage...

Buying a specialty tool can feel cheaper than renting because ownership has no return deadline and the tool is always available. That calculation changes when the tool costs several hundred dollars, is likely to...

How to Buy Used Workshop Machines When Replacement Parts Are Limited A used workshop machine can be a bargain until one missing gear, switch, or arbor turns it into a heavy paperweight. The purchase...

A used miter saw can be a good buy, especially when a seller is upgrading rather than disposing of a damaged tool. But a low price does not make a questionable saw a bargain....

Buying a used air compressor can save 30% to 60% over a comparable new unit, but a quiet-looking compressor may still have a worn pump, leaking tank, or expensive electrical problem. Test it under...

Missing accessories are one of the easiest ways to overpay for a secondhand tool. A drill without its charger, a saw without a battery, or a pressure washer without a wand may look like...

A used generator can be a bargain, but only if it starts easily, produces stable power, and has not been stored with stale fuel or overloaded. A lightly used machine from a careful owner...

How to Inspect a Used Pressure Washer for Expensive Problems A used pressure washer can be a bargain, but a low asking price does not mean low ownership cost. Pumps, unloader valves, hoses, and...