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A good set of cordless tools will give your DIY projects polish, save you time, and make your life easier. But quality tools can be expensive. I use Milwaukee 18-volt tools in my personal tool kit and I’ve used them for everything from fixing my bathroom sink to building a deck. The batteries last at least 10 years without needing to be replaced, and the tools are comfortable to grip for long periods of time. There are some good Memorial Day deals at Home Depot on the tools I swear by.

This Milwaukee six-tool bundle is 50% off right now

If you’re starting a cordless tool set from scratch, a bundle will save you money and set you up with all the basics you need. Because these sets usually come with batteries and chargers as well as tools, they’re a good choice to begin a cordless tool set.

The Milwaukee 18-volt, six-tool set is now $499, 50% off its regular price. The bundle comes with a drill, an impact driver, an oscillating multitool, a circular saw, an angle grinder, a work light, two four-amp-hour batteries, a charger, and a tool bag. These tools can be used for basic projects, like hanging shelves, and for more advanced projects like cutting and building your own shelves.

These Milwaukee cutting and shaping tool deals are worth exploring

Most DIY home improvement projects, from installing molding to repairing a deck will involve some cutting. Depending on what the scope of your project is, different types of cutting and shaping tools will be useful for different applications. There are a few good deals on cutting tools that will come in handy if you’re doing any building, patching, or rebuilding.

The 18-volt Milwaukee sawzall is $269, 51% off its usual price. This saw comes with a five-amp-hour battery, a charger, and a stacking case that’s compatible with the Milwaukee system. A sawzall is good for making rough cuts and trimming small to medium branches on trees and shrubs.

The 18-volt Milwaukee oscillating multitool is $119, 40% off its typical price. It comes with a two-amp-hour battery and a charger. This is the most versatile tool out there: It can be used to plunge cut, trim plaster and drywall, cut wood, PVC, metal, and foam, and can be adapted for sanding and buffing. I use my oscillating multitool on nearly every project I work on.

The Milwaukee 18-volt angle grinder is $299, 47% off its regular price. This tool comes with two six-amp-hour batteries and a charger. You can use an angle grinder for cutting metal, grinding welds, polishing metal, cutting off screw and nail tips that poke through, and for cleaning and buffing your surfaces. Some people use angle grinders for cutting tile and removing grout, but if you use yours for this, it’s important to make sure that the tile you’re cutting isn’t made from stone, that your material is wet, and that you wear proper safety gear like safety goggles and a respirator. The dust from masonry and tile can contain silica dust that's quite dangerous to inhale.

This Milwaukee drill and driver are both on sale

A drill and driver are the most basic tools in a cordless set. Both the Milwaukee 18-volt, ½-inch chuck cordless drill and the 18-volt cordless impact driver are $129, 35% off their usual price. These tools will allow you to drive screws and bolts and drill holes for projects like mounting a flat screen TV or swapping out hardware on your cabinets.

These Milwaukee bits and extras are on sale, too

Milwaukee makes a wide range of tools to fit their 18-volt batteries, and one of my favorite surprise tools is on sale right now. There’s also an excellent deal on a hole saw set from Milwaukee.

The Milwaukee 18-volt cordless inflator is $299, 45% off its typical price. This tool comes with two six-amp-hour batteries and a charger. It can be really handy to have in your emergency roadside kit to inflate a tire and you can also use it for rafts or other inflatables. The inflator tool has a pressure gauge, an auto-shut-off feature, and three-foot hose for easy reach.

The Milwaukee eight-piece hole saw kit is $29.97, 40% off its regular price. The set comes with four sizes of hole saw blades, three drill bits, an arbor, and case. Hole saws can be used for cutting larger sized holes for passing wiring through timber, installing some types of door latches and knobs, and for creating cable pass-throughs in desktops.

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If you’re interested in expanding your DIY tool kit or building a new one, a good set of cordless tools is essential. The DeWalt cordless tools I use at work are durable and the batteries last hours on a single charge, even after years of use. Here are some deals on DeWalt tools at Home Depot in the run-up to Memorial Day that can save you some money on good quality cordless tools and batteries.

The DeWalt 6-tool set is on sale for $499

If you’re building a new DeWalt set, buying a tool bundle that comes with the basics (and batteries) can save you some money and set you up for DIY success. Since you’ll need a drill, driver, and cutting tools, a set comes with what you need to get started—and having a couple of batteries means you can have one on the charger while you’re working so you don’t have to wait for batteries to charge when it’s time to swap them.

The DeWalt 20-volt, 6-tool set comes with an impact driver, a drill, a circular saw, a sawzall, an angle grinder, an oscillating multitool, a 5-amp-hour battery, a 2-amp-hour battery, and a charger. The set is on sale for $499, 45% off its regular price. A drill and driver are the most basic DIY tools, used to drill holes and drive screws and bolts. A circular saw and sawzall will allow you to make cuts in wood and some other materials for making things like shelving or fencing. An angle grinder can be used for grinding off screw and nail tips that poke through, as well as for shaping and finishing surfaces. An oscillating multitool can be used to cut many materials and can be used as a sander and polisher, too.

A DeWalt drill and driver are each on sale for $99

The DeWalt 20-volt compact impact driver and the DeWalt 20-volt drill are both on sale for $99, 45% off their usual price. Each one comes with a 2-amp-hour, 20-volt battery and a charger so they’re ready to use out of the box. If you’re starting a cordless tool set for basic home maintenance, these are good tools to start with because they allow you to drive screws and drill holes for DIY projects like mounting a flat screen TV or swapping out drawer and cabinet hardware.

These trimming and finishing tools are on sale at Home Depot

The DeWalt 20-volt oscillating multitool set is on sale for $119, 54% off its typical price. The set includes the 20-volt oscillating multitool, two multimaterial blades, adapters for blades and sanding, 25 sanding sheets, a 2-amp-hour battery, a charger, and a tool bag. This tool can be used for plunge-cutting drywall and plaster, cutting metal, PVC, and wood, and you can use it to sand in tight corners. I use mine all the time for cutting PVC drain parts and finishing woodworking projects.

The DeWalt 20-volt random orbital sander is on sale for $99, 45% off its regular price. This is a tool-only deal, so you’ll need a DeWalt 20-volt battery and charger to use it. I got an orbital sander as an addition to a cordless set I already own so I could use it for woodworking, and it works really well. If you’re trying to get an even, smooth surface, using an orbital sander is ideal, and having a cordless one allows you to use the tool without the added friction and weight of dragging a cord around.

These DeWalt batteries and chargers are on sale at Home Depot

If you are expanding a DeWalt set or looking to upgrade so you can use multiple tools simultaneously, you might have noticed that cordless tool batteries can be expensive. They’re often the most expensive component for a cordless tool set, and since even the best batteries will wear out after about ten years of use, you’ll eventually need to buy extra batteries for your tool set. 

The DeWalt 20-volt battery starter set is on sale for $172, 51% off its usual price. The set comes with a 6-amp-hour battery, a 4-amp-hour battery, and a charger. These larger capacity batteries are especially useful if you’re using your batteries farther from a power source or if you plan to run your tools continuously.

If you just need extra tool batteries, a 2-pack of DeWalt 20-volt, 3-amp-hour batteries is on sale for $99, 50% off its typical price. A 2-pack of DeWalt 20-volt, 5-amp-hour batteries is on sale for $149, 40% off its regular price.

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Prime Day might be just around the corner, but if your shopping list has things like mattresses, outdoor furniture, or home appliances, you might be better off shopping during the Memorial Day sale. Lucky for you, the early sales are in full swing, even though Memorial Day isn't until May 25. These retailers have some of the best early deals so far.

Amazon's Memorial Day Sale has discounts going up to 40% off

Unsurprisingly, Amazon is one of the first retailers to start its Memorial Day sale early. They have many categories on sale, including: home and kitchen, garden and outdoors, home improvement, electronics, and more. Here are some deals that stood out to me:

• Keter 150 Gallon Resin Large Deck Box Organization and Storage Box, $150.96 (originally $199.99)

• Gootop Bug Zapper Outdoor, $29.99 (originally $59.99)

• Coleman Snap 'N Go 45-Quart Collapsible Hard Cooler, $164.99 (originally $219.99)

• Roborock Qrevo S5V Robot Vacuum and Mop, $549.99 (originally $899.99)

• Traeger Grills Pro 34 Electric Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker, $499.99 (originally $729.99)

Wayfair is having deals of up to 70% off

Wayfair, the furniture store that recently opened its doors for customers to physically go to their in-person stores (I went to the Atlanta one, and it was great to try their products in person), is joining the early Memorial Day sale with discounts of up to 70% off on their website. You can shop for living room seating, area rugs, bathroom vanities, mattresses, kitchen and dining furniture, bedroom furniture, outdoor furniture, home appliances, and more. You can receive an extra 10% off if you sign up for their alerts (you should get a pop-up window when you open their website). Here are some deals worth highlighting:

• Antioch Upholstered Bed Frame $178.99 (originally $649.99)

• Romy 30" W Tufted Upholstered Barrel Chair (Set of 2) $530 (originally $1,198)

• HDPE Folding Adirondack Chair With Cup Holder $99.99 (originally $249.99)

• Hulsey Striped Indoor Rug $173.99 (originally $438)

• Frigidaire 36" French Door 27.8 cu. ft. Refrigerator $1,899 (originally $3,049)

Woot is having a big outdoor lighting sale

Woot is very underrated, in my opinion, as a shopping editor. Many of their deals beat even the lowest prices that Amazon has ever listed them for, and you get free shipping if you have Amazon Prime. Right now, they have a big sale on outdoor lighting, making it a great opportunity to bring that aesthetic look to your front yard, porch, deck, or backyard. Check out their deals and take advantage of them.

Best deals on mattresses, bed frames, and pillows

I am an Airbnb host, so I've had to buy multiple mattresses, bed frames, pillows, etc. I did a lot of research to get quality products, and I tested all of them to make sure my guests will get good sleep. I must've done a great job because all of my guests rave about their quality sleep. Some of these products have big discounts right now for Memorial Day, so take advantage of these tested products that my guests and I have loved so much:

• Kana Japanese Joinery Bed (Oak), $809.97 (originally $979.98). This has been the easiest bed frame I've ever set up. I didn't need any tools and it took less than five minutes. It also fit perfectly with the Japanese theme I had for that room. The material is of quality, and it looks incredible.

• Sapira Chill Hybrid Mattress, $1,679 (originally $2,399). I paired the Kana bed frame with this Leesa mattress. It's extremely comfortable and keeps you cool with its cooling top.

• Helix Midnight Elite, $3,278 (originally $4,370.66). For my own bed, I wanted to splurge and went with this Helix mattress. When I feel recharged every morning, I don't care how much I spent on my mattress. But luckily for you, it's 25% off right now.

• Dream Max, $1,815 (originally $2,595). Another one of my Airbnb beds has this mattress, and it has my guests' and my own stamp of approval.

• Eli & Elm Side Sleeper Pillow, $107.99 (originally $134.99). As a side sleeper, I know how crucial it is to have a side-sleeping pillow. This one from Eli & Elm is very comfortable, and I love that I can adjust the firmness of it easily by removing materials from inside the pillow.