Nostalgia: Then & Now · Betty Harlan · 23 July 2026

Home Depot has launched a huge cordless power tool sale

Home Depot has launched a huge cordless power tool sale

Home Depot has launched a major cordless power tool sale with 30% or more off top brands including Ryobi, Milwaukee, and DeWalt—plus free tools with select kit purchases. Standout picks include a Ryobi ONE+ starter kit for $99 with a free tool, a DeWalt six-tool combo for $549, and a Milwaukee M12 FUEL kit for $279.

If you still remember wrestling a cord across the driveway for a weekend project, this sale marks a clear break from that past. Cordless kits from Ryobi, Milwaukee, and DeWalt are discounted at The Home Depot, and several offers include a free tool with the right battery or combo package.

According to a Mashable roundup of the current Home Depot deals, the retailer is highlighting cordless drills, sanders, nailers, grinders, and full multi-tool kits—the gear that has largely replaced plug-in-only workshops for many DIYers.

Key Takeaways

What are the best deals in Home Depot's cordless power tool sale?

Mashable's top Ryobi pick is the ONE+ 2-battery starter kit at $99, down $129 from $228. It includes one 2Ah battery, one 4Ah battery, and a charger. During Ryobi Days—the brand's summer sales event—buyers also get a free tool.

Free Ryobi options listed include a cordless leaf blower, hedge trimmer, reciprocating saw, oscillating multi-tool, orbit sander, angle grinder, and more. That makes the starter kit a practical entry point if you need one specific tool plus a battery platform.

Other Ryobi cuts include an ONE+ HP 18V brushless 4-1/2-inch angle grinder for $99 (was $129), an 18-Gauge AirStrike brad nailer for $99 (was $149), and an ONE+ 3/8-inch impact wrench kit with batteries for $99 (was $341.97).

Larger Ryobi bundles include a free tool with a 3-battery kit at $179 (was $361.97), a brushless 1/2-inch hammer drill kit with a 3-battery kit for $199 (was $490.97), and an 18V 6-tool combo with a 40-piece impact drive kit for $211.97 (was $364.97).

For DeWalt, the headline deal is the ToughSystem 6-Tool Cordless Combo Kit at $549, down from $899 for a $350 savings. The kit includes a hammer drill/driver, impact driver, circular saw, grinder, random orbital sander, oscillating multi-tool, two batteries, a charger, and a ToughSystem rolling storage box.

Mashable notes buying those tools separately would run over $1,500. DeWalt tools come with a three-year warranty.

Additional DeWalt cuts include an Atomic Compact 1/4-inch impact driver kit for $99 (was $179), an Atomic Compact 1/2-inch hammer drill kit for $149 (was $199), an Atomic Compact drill/driver combo for $169 (was $249), a free tool with a $299 battery starter kit, and a 9-tool cordless combo for $799 (was $999).

Milwaukee's standout is the M12 FUEL Cordless Hammer Drill/Impact Kit at $279, down from $450—a $171 savings. It includes a 1/2-inch drill driver, a 1/4-inch hex impact driver, a 3/8-inch ratchet, a 23-piece drill bit set, and two batteries. The tools carry a five-year warranty.

More Milwaukee deals include a free battery with an M18 tool kit, free tools with M12 or M18 kits, an M18 oscillating multi-tool kit for $119 (was $199), and an M12 FUEL hammer drill driver combo with a 3/8-inch ratchet for $249 (was $409).

Also listed: an M18 FUEL 4-1/2-inch/5-inch grinder for $299 (was $569), an M18 FUEL hammer drill and impact driver combo for $349 (was $399), and an M18 FUEL 6-tool combo for $399 (was $999).

Why does a free tool with a battery kit still matter for DIY shoppers?

Battery platforms used to be the expensive part of going cordless. A free tool with a starter kit flips that pain point: you pay for power first, then leave with something usable the same day.

On the Ryobi side, the $99 ONE+ starter kit plus a free blower, saw, sander, or grinder is framed as the best route if you want one specific tool at a bargain. Milwaukee's free-tool and free-battery promotions on M12 and M18 kits follow similar logic for long-term system builders.

DeWalt's free-tool offer tied to a $299 battery starter kit sits in the same lane. For anyone who once bought a single corded drill and hoped it covered every job, these deals mark a then-and-now shift toward platform shopping.

Deal pricing and availability can change after publication. Confirm the current free-tool list and kit contents at checkout before assuming a specific SKU is still included.

How do today's cordless kits compare with yesterday's corded workshops?

Not long ago, a serious home toolkit meant extension cords, limited outdoor reach, and buying each tool one expensive piece at a time. The Home Depot sale Mashable covered centers on cordless combos that group drills, drivers, saws, sanders, and grinders—plus batteries and cases—into one price.

That is the nostalgia hook in this Nostalgia: Then & Now moment: the old workshop was corded and piecemeal; the current sale pushes complete cordless systems from Ryobi, Milwaukee, and DeWalt at deep discounts.

A DeWalt ToughSystem kit under $550, or a Milwaukee M12 FUEL essentials kit under $280, would have looked like a contractor cart next to a single-tool buy from an earlier DIY era. Ryobi Days lean into everyday affordability, while Milwaukee's M12 line is described as built for portable productivity in tighter spaces.

DeWalt's six-tool ToughSystem package is positioned for pros and DIY beginners who want flexibility across projects and materials. Home Depot has launched a sale that rewards a shared battery ecosystem over orphaned corded tools—the modern answer to yesterday's cluttered garage.

Where can you shop these Home Depot power tool deals?

These offers are available through The Home Depot cordless assortment highlighted in Mashable's July 23, 2026 deal guide. Brands in focus are Ryobi, Milwaukee, and DeWalt, with savings that frequently clear 30% and go deeper on larger kits.

If you are planning indoor improvement projects this season, the roundup argues it is a strong moment to upgrade beyond a basic screwdriver and leftover assembly hardware. Drills, sanders, nailers, and multi-tool kits are all in the discounted selection.

Before you buy, double-check live pricing, which free tool or free battery is attached to your kit, and warranty terms—three years on the featured DeWalt tools and five years on the featured Milwaukee kit.

Browse BlasterPost's nostalgia hub for more then-and-now coverage. For the full pick list with current sale links, start with Mashable's Home Depot cordless tool deals report.

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