Category: Deals

Worx and Ryobi both sell cordless lawn tools aimed at homeowners who want to avoid gas engines without paying premium-brand prices. The better value depends less on the logo than on the yard: how...

The short version: compare tiers, not just brands Echo and Stihl both sell homeowner-friendly gas trimmers as well as heavier machines meant for frequent use. Their lineups and prices vary by dealer and season,...

Milwaukee and DeWalt both make capable circular saws, but the better value depends less on the badge than on the battery platform you already own, the kit contents, and how often you cut. A...

Husqvarna and Toro both sell snow blowers for homeowners, but they are not direct equivalents across every price point. Toro generally offers more choice in walk-behind machines, including compact single-stage models and larger two-stage...

The cheaper leaf blower is not always the cheaper platform. A bare tool can look like a bargain until you add a battery and charger—or discover that the battery you already own is too...

Milwaukee and Bosch both make capable cordless sanders, but the better value depends less on the badge than on what you already own, how much sanding you do, and whether you need a bare...

Two drills can have similar prices and performance on day one but very different costs after a switch breaks or a battery stops charging. Replacement-part availability is part of a tool’s value: it affects...

Last-season tools can be a good buy, but a lower sticker price does not automatically mean better value. A previous-generation drill may do the same work as its replacement for less money; an older...

Cost per use turns a tool’s purchase price into a more useful question: how much will it cost each time you actually rely on it? The calculation can help you choose between buying, renting,...

Extended warranties are easiest to compare when you treat them as a repair contract, not a discount or a promise that a tool will never fail. On a $150 drill, a $40 plan may...