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Whether you’re planting a garden and need some watering equipment or have some trimming to do, a good set of tools can help you make light work of your outdoor chore list. But getting the right tools and equipment for your outdoor chores can be expensive. Here are my favorite 4th of July deals from Home Depot on outdoor gear to keep your projects on budget.
Trimming and cutting
Cutting branches back from exterior walls can lengthen the life of your siding, limit damage from moisture, and make your home more fire resistant, so trimming and cutting tools are essential for good landscaping maintenance. In addition to the practical advantages of trimming your various flora, it can also make everything look a lot nicer.
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This Ryobi 18-volt battery kit that comes with a free sawzall is on sale for $99, 65% off its regular price. The battery set comes with one four-amp-hour battery and one four-amp-hour battery and a charger, and you can select the sawzall as a free tool with the deal. This saw is great for trimming small to medium branches and can be used for some woodworking projects as well.
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The Milwaukee 12-volt cordless power pruners are on sale for $149, 25% off their usual price. (This is a tool-only deal, so you’ll need a 12-volt Milwaukee battery set to use them.) These pruners are good for cutting smaller, woody branches, and are especially nice if you have arthritis or another condition that limits your grip strength, as they allow you to do your own pruning without causing yourself pain.
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The Milwaukee 18-volt mini chainsaw/pole saw kit is on sale for $589, 31% off its regular price. This set comes with a quick-lock power head, a three-foot pole extension, and 10-foot pole saw, an eight-inch mini chainsaw, a six-amp-hour battery, and a charger. This set will allow you to trim up to a 15-inch branch as high as 15-20 feet off the ground without the need for a ladder. If you have unreachable and unhealthy branches on any of your trees, this tool is indispensable.
Cordless leaf blowers
I’m not a big fan of leaf blowers: They’re loud, and as a seasonal allergy sufferer, I find that they kick too much pollen into the air. That said, I can’t deny that they’re useful in some circumstances, including for clearing leaves and grass clippings from sidewalk pavement, preventing slippery spots when it rains. If you have a need for a leaf blower, cordless ones are lighter, quieter, and cheaper to run than their gas-powered alternatives.
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The Milwaukee 18-volt 120MPH, 500 CFM cordless blower is $299, 43% off its regular price. This blower comes with two six-amp-hour batteries and a charger in addition to the blower, making it an excellent deal if you have other 18-volt Milwaukee tools, as the batteries are interchangeable.
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The Ryobi 18-volt battery starter kit that comes with a free Ryobi 18-volt leaf blower is on sale for $99, 64% off its regular price. The kit is a two-amp-hour battery and a four-amp-hour battery, along with a charger, and you can choose a free leaf blower to go with it. This is a great deal for a tool and battery combo, especially if you have other 18-volt Ryobi tools, as the batteries are interchangeable.
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The Milwaukee cordless 18-volt string trimmer/120MPH, 500 CFM leaf blower is on sale for $539, 31% off its typical price. This set comes with two six-amp-hour batteries and a charger, along with the trimmer and leaf blower. It’s a good set as an addition to a mower for lawn care maintenance around walkways and steps.
Watering equipment
Watering a garden can be more of a hassle if you don’t have the right hoses and attachments. Drip hoses, extensions, and irrigation timers can all be expensive, so getting a good deal can help you grow your garden for less, saving water as well as saving on the price of your tools.
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The Rain Bird pop-up sprinkler head to six outlet emitter conversion kit is on sale for $16.86, 25% off its regular price. This conversion kit allows you to attach drip irrigation tubes to a pop-up sprinkler head in order to use it as a timed drip irrigation system. Using drip irrigation can save water by controlling evaporation and having less water lost to run-off.
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The Vigoro 50-foot soaker hose is on sale for $11.88, 41% off its usual price. This hose will allow you to drip-irrigate a 50-foot row, or about a 50-200 square-foot area, saving water and allowing your plants to still have moist soil.
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The Anvil 50-foot garden hose is on sale for $14.88, 40% off its typical price. This hose works with standard spigots and is for general-duty watering purposes.
Ryobi battery starter kit
Batteries and chargers can be an expensive component to an outdoor cordless tool kit. Because they have a lifespan of about 10 years before they wear out and can’t hold a charge for as long, they also need to be replaced periodically.
The 18-volt Ryobi 3-battery starter kit is on sale for $199, 45% off its regular price. This set comes with 2 4-amp-hour batteries, 1 2-amp-hour battery, and a charger. You can add a free tool to this deal as well, including a leaf-blower or a sawzall.