Category: Deals

A new home does not need a fully stocked workshop on moving day. Buying everything at once usually creates two problems: you spend heavily on tools you may use twice a year, and you...

A bathroom renovation rarely requires a full contractor’s tool collection, but it does demand a few tools that can prevent expensive mistakes. A realistic DIY tool budget is about $150 to $300 for a...

A kitchen remodel can require anything from a small $150 hand-tool refresh to more than $1,000 in cordless and specialty equipment. The right budget depends less on the size of the room than on...

A tool deal with “free” accessories can look better than a lower-priced bare tool, but the bundle is only a bargain if you will use enough of it. A $179 kit with a free...

Resale value is part of the purchase price of an expensive tool. A $900 tool that sells for $600 after three years may cost less to own than a $600 tool that is worth...

A used premium tool can be a better buy than a new budget model, but only if its condition, battery platform and repair prospects justify the price. Compare the cost of getting a working...

Start with the jobs, not the tool count Apartment maintenance rarely calls for a full workshop. The useful question is which jobs you actually expect to handle: tightening cabinet hardware, assembling furniture, hanging a...

Buying a tool for one or two home projects a year is a balancing act: too little capacity can make a job slow or frustrating, but extra power and features often sit unused. The...

A tool price is rarely the price you pay at checkout. A drill may need batteries, a charger, bits, and a replacement chuck. A saw may need blades, a stand, dust collection, or a...

Comparing a retailer price match with a manufacturer promotion sounds simple: find the lower price and buy from the cheaper source. In practice, the final cost can change after exclusions, rebate deadlines, shipping fees,...