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Fox News
12 hours ago
- Business
- Fox News
Home Depot's Father's Day sale is here, shop deals on grills, tools and outdoor equipment
Father's Day falls on June 15th this year, and Home Depot is now running its sale for the holiday through June 18th. You can find deals on grills for the grill master dad, tools for the DIY expert and outdoor equipment that can help your dad finally complete those outside projects he's been ignoring all winter. With so many tool options, chances are there's something your dad doesn't have. Help add to his tool collection with sales on big-name brands like DeWalt, Ryobi and Milwaukee. Original price: $599 DeWalt dads will surely appreciate a DeWalt miter saw. Complete with a 3800 RPM motor for fast and efficient cuts, this high-powered saw will get the job done. It's crafted from stainless steel, so it's designed to last. There's also a dust collection system built-in, making clean-up a breeze. Original price: $899 Give your dad a whole new tool set with the DeWalt six-tool cordless combo kit. It Includes a drill and impact driver, a multi-tool, circular saw, grinder, an orbital sander, a few batteries and a storage box. Your dad will be ready for any job. Original price: $1,099 If your dad is more of a Milwaukee brand guy, an eight-piece Milwaukee tool kit is the perfect gift. The set comes with a hammer drill and driver, an impact driver, a reciprocating saw, a grinder and multi-tool, a circular saw, a work light, an impact wrench and a few batteries. Original price: $139 Brad nailers make quick work of woodworking projects, and a cordless one is efficient and easy to use. The Ryobi One+ cordless brad nailer is an affordable brand that works for most basic projects. It's one of the most lightweight brad nailers on the market and will sink 1,900 nails before the battery runs out. Is your dad a bona fide grill master? (Click here to see our full breakdown of the best deals on grills.) During Home Depot's sale, you'll find Traegers, Webers and Napoleons, all powerful grills with extra fun features. Included below are wood-fired, charcoal and gas options. Original price: $899 Traeger's Woodridge pellet grill and smoker can connect to Wi-Fi through the Traeger app. Connecting allows you to control your grill from anywhere. You can customize your grill and add extra space with the many accessories that all pop and lock in to the sides of the grill. In the same vein, there are ModiFIRE accessories, which are different grill grates you can easily swap out for a different cooking experience. Original price: $729 Gift your dad a heavy-duty smoker that acts as a grill and a smoker. Fueled by wood pellets, the Traeger Pro Series 34 gives your food a delicious taste no matter what you're cooking. The smoker can be run for 18 hours safely, so you can cook your favorite meals low and slow to get an unbeatable flavor. Original price: $549 Great as an everyday grill, the Napoleon kettle charcoal grill has a cart built around it to give you plenty of prep and storage space. Built-in vents and air inlets protect your grill from gusts and rain, making it easy to cook in any weather. There are rotisserie ports where you can put your spit rods, allowing you to slow cook meats. Original price: $1,118.99 Weber's Spirit EP-435 is a grill built for grill masters. Made from durable stainless-steel, the grill is a heavy-duty model with some extra fun features. You get stainless steel side tables, and Weber works with other side table drop-in accessories you can attach and detach as needed. Cleaning the grill is simple; Just slide out the large drip pan and grease tray and wash them off. Dads who spend all spring and summer working in the yard will appreciate gifts that help them get the job done faster. Home Depot has leaf blowers, riding lawn mowers, pruning saws and more on sale. Original price: $399 Leaf blowing doesn't have to be difficult when you have a powerful, cordless leaf blower. Milwaukee's battery-powered leaf blower is more comfortable to use thanks to the lightweight design. It's quieter than other models, and the battery power means there's no need for gas, no pull start and less vibration. Original price: $4,999 Gifting dad a Ryobi cordless riding mower means he can ditch the old push mower and have a little fun. The mower can cut up to a full acre on a single charge. Charging the battery takes just an hour and a half, making it convenient even for those with a little more land. You can also use most Ryobi batteries that come with other tools, so if your dad has Ryobi tools on hand, he can extend the mower's runtime. With a premium seat, armrest and two cup holders, your dad is sure to stay comfy when riding the mower. Original price: $499 Help your dad take better care of his yard with a Milwaukee pruning saw. It's powerful enough to cut hardwoods and is fast and efficient. The saw's powerful motor paired with the full house chain delivers clean cuts every time. Oil is automatically delivered to the chain with the help of the automatic oiler, and the clear oil reservoir makes it easy to know when you need to fill it back up. For more deals, visit Original price: $899 Portable power stations are a must for dads who love to camp or who use their tools in off-grid locations. An Anker portable power station offers 11 ports and enough power to run tools, TVs, refrigerators and air conditioners. Should the power station die, it takes less than an hour to recharge, or less than two hours to recharge using solar charging.
CNET
3 days ago
- Business
- CNET
I Finally Found an Electric Screwdriver Kit for All My Home Projects, and It's 39% Off Right Now
No matter where I'm living, I inevitably end up needing to make some repairs, do basic maintenance or even build a piece of furniture here and there. But I've found that this doesn't always have to be a bad thing, and having the right tools can make a world of difference. Right now one of my favorite tools, the Hoto electric screwdriver, is available for 39% off at Amazon when you use the code SXUYKW46, dropping the price to just $39. One of my favorite things about this 3.6-volt screwdriver set is its capsule-like design. It's minimalist and compact, so it's easy for me to stow it away in a drawer. It comes with 12 2-inch S2 steel magnetic bits, making it a cinch for me to change for different projects. It weighs under a pound and provides three different torque stages and a high rotational speed of 220 rpm. It also has a circular LED lamp that automatically lights when in use and helps me aim when I'm dealing with dark spaces. Plus, this model charges using USB-C, which is highly convenient -- and a full charge can run more than 1,000 screws before it needs to refuel, which means I don't have to stop and recharge while I'm working on a project. The "screw-unscrew" buttons and the smart instant stop are both user-friendly features as well. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Electric models can save you a lot of time on home projects like putting together furniture or installing decor and are less physically demanding to use than their manual counterparts. I bought this screwdriver set three years ago and have used it to assemble rocking chairs and furniture, as well as changing out hardware on cabinets. I've enjoyed the convenience of having a set with multiple bits ready to go -- and the compact design also makes it easy to store. Whether you're buying it for yourself or as a graduation or Father's Day gift, this is a great option for any home. CNET's buying advice Occasionally investing in new tools is a good way to make projects around your home a little easier. This screwdriver set is convenient and I continue to love this tool even after years of use. It normally lists for $60, but this 39% discount slashes that price to just $39. Spring is a great time to get a jump on home improvement projects, and this would also make a nice gift for a graduate moving into their first apartment.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Insurer won't pay for stolen tools amassed over decades - as we don't have receipts: SALLY SORTS IT
My husband, now in his seventies, was a British Railways engineer and amassed a vast collection of tools, which he kept in our garage and garden tool stores. We are moving house so our son sorted and labelled the best tools into boxes and locked them in the garage in preparation. But when we came home from church on a Sunday morning, we found the garage had been broken into and all the expensive power tools stolen.
New York Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
These Classic Dad Gifts Aren't Unique. And That's Exactly Why He'll Love Them.
Inspired by the architecture of the Windy City, this quartz-movement watch features a navy dial with gold-tone markers, a mineral-glass crystal, and a tan leather strap. It takes some work to break in these thick, high-quality gloves, which have the materials — and customer support — to ensure a long-lasting investment and great value in spite of the high up-front cost. From: The Best Gifts for Dads The official playing cards of the World Series of Poker are cut from a smooth, shatter- and warp-proof plastic that holds up to Hold 'Em–style peeking. A map of literally any location in the US can be etched into these beautiful crystal whiskey glasses from storied German glassmaker Riedel. From: The Best Gifts for Dads This bag stores tools vertically, keeping them organized, easy to find, and unlikely to shift around. You can carry it with either the shoulder strap or the handles. From: The Best Toolbox Despite being simple, small, and affordable, this soundbar outperforms many larger, more complicated competitors. But the package doesn't include surround speakers. From: The Best Soundbar Versatile enough to use on both saltwater and fresh, this fishing rod is as durable as a $100 rod can be, and it comes with a great warranty. It's available only as a one-piece rod, though, making it harder to store or travel with. From: The Best Fishing Rod for Most Anglers This new page-turning story of the Civil War's beginnings comes from the author of 'The Devil in the White City' and 'The Splendid and the Vile,' whose six popular history books have collectively sold more than 20 million copies. From: The Best Gifts for Dads What I Cover Hannah Morrill is an editor on Wirecutter's style team, spearheading the gifts and beauty sections. For the past decade, she has worked as a freelance writer and editor for publications such as Allure, Elle, and InStyle, among others. She lives in Portland, Maine, with her partner and their two children.
CNET
21-05-2025
- General
- CNET
The 9 Best Gardening Tools, According to a Master Gardener and a Horticulturalist
Handheld fork Schweiger finds a full-size garden fork to be useful for tasks like loosening soil and digging up potatoes but she can't say the same for handheld forks. "They always come in sets with trowels and I just never use them," she said. Dandelion weeder If you have a soil knife, you don't need a dandelion weeder. That won't stop companies from trying to sell you gadgets that look more like a fondue fork than a gardening tool. "If you need a weeding tool, get a hori hori knife, not a dandelion fork or other gimmicky weeding tools," Bunting told us. Store-bought soil tests Schweiger highly recommends testing the soil in any new gardening location for fertility as well as possible contaminants like lead, especially for urban gardeners. But the ones you can pick up at the hardware store aren't reliable. "Cheap, commercial soil tests are not particularly accurate," she said. "I always recommend getting a soil fertility test through an accredited lab." Universities like Penn State, Rutgers, the University of Massachusetts and others offer soil testing services by mail for a small fee. Self-watering pots For Bunting, gardeners are better off checking the soil moisture in potted plants than trusting self-watering pots, which typically have a reservoir for excess water and a wick that delivers it to the plant over time. "I've seen dozens of those," he said. "Not to say there isn't one that works but I've seen more failures than successes." Moisture meters Another water-related gadget that's not worth your money is a moisture meter, according to Schweiger. "I don't think a moisture meter is going to give you more information than you could get by digging down into the soil with your finger," she says. Sun Joe Power tools If you're pretty green in the gardening department, you probably don't need to add power tools to your list of startup gardening tools, Bunting said. However, if you're in the market for tools like leaf blowers, chainsaws or lawnmowers, he encourages people to choose battery-powered electric options over gas-powered models. "There's great battery-operated equipment nowadays for almost everything that you might need," he told us, noting that manufacturers often make rechargeable batteries that can be used interchangeably in different pieces of equipment in their product line. "I do have a leaf blower but it's battery operated so it doesn't require any fossil fuels or create noise pollution." Irrigation system "Everybody wants to install an irrigation system," Bunting says, but he recommends rainwater or hand-watering instead of sprinklers. "When the system goes in, it works, but inevitably, the system gets compromised or the plants grow up in such a way that when the sprinkler comes on, some plants get too much water and other plants don't get enough. It seems like a good idea but it's really not." Instead, make the most of water from rain or your hose by adding a few inches of organic mulch to the soil surface. That will help retain moisture, allowing you to go a little longer between waterings.
