DeWalt

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends DeWalt

124 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 23, 2025

  Why do charging cables die so easily?

  I got a DeWalt usb cable for Christmas as a gag white elephant present two years ago. It’s still working pretty well, which is more than I can say for almost every other one.

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• #2Dec 23, 2025

  Why do charging cables die so easily?

  Try the DeWalt brand ones, Ive had great lifespans out of them, and I'm pretty rough on my stuff because of my work/lifestyle

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• #3Dec 21, 2025

  Is there a name for brands that only focus on highest quality?

  Yes! Also, Google for a list of the oldest companies in whatever product type. Then choose whatever country’s product you’d like to buy and that is in your price range. DeWalt was established in 1924. Carhartt in 1889. People who buy these do so for the quality and probably buy them for life. Lagostina was founded in 1901 and are easy to find at Canadian Tire. My pot set and Dutch oven still looks brand new. Kikuichi is a Japanese knife company that began around 1267. They started out creating swords for Samurai. They still retain their traditional craftsmanship but were adapted for creating quality kitchen knives. The price can be about $200 CAD. But you can pass it down to your children if you take care of it.

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• #4Dec 5, 2025

  ~17 Year Old Cordless Craftsman Drill/Work Light kit

  Everyone is correct about pitching your old tools. For new tools, find whatever is on sale, or pick whatever colour you like the most. Dewalt, Milwaukee, bosch, makita are all good brands. If you’re just a homeowner looking to DIY stuff, buy ryobi. It’s the same company as Milwaukee. Tons of reliable tools to pick from at a good price point, and decades worth of used tools available on marketplace with backwards compatibility. They just aren’t as flashy or compact as the fancy contractor tools. 

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• #5Dec 4, 2025

  ~17 Year Old Cordless Craftsman Drill/Work Light kit

  Those batteries are really old tech and have all kinds of issues with holding charge, memory, and very decreased capacity and amp output compared to lithium. Plus the motors aren't nearly as strong as a modern drill. $100 gets you a basic Dewalt or Milkwaukee setup if you shop around that will outperform that old crapsman. They were never known for power tools. It was the made in USA hand tools that were gems with a lifetime warranty. Now of course they're all Apex junk.

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• #6Dec 4, 2025

  ~17 Year Old Cordless Craftsman Drill/Work Light kit

  The batteries available are all Chinese junk. Time to upgrade. Grab a DeWalt starter set and get a new drill, an impact, two batteries and a charger for 129.

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• #7Dec 1, 2025

  My grandmas drill that she gave me to use to hang curtains

  I just bought a Dewalt corded hammer drill. Never have to check for a battery. Ill be using it strictly for.drilling into concrete or stone. Maybe twice a month. Way more powerful than my cordless.

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• #8Dec 1, 2025

  My grandmas drill that she gave me to use to hang curtains

  Definitely. I bought DeWalt because they made black and decker the cheaper brand. They seem to be good value iff you buy tools with the battery/bundle deals this time of year

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• #9Dec 1, 2025

  Gift Ideas for My Boyfriend Who Has Everything?

  DeWalt gyroscopic screwdriver.

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• #10Dec 1, 2025

  My grandmas drill that she gave me to use to hang curtains

  I don't know what people are doing to their tools that breaks them. Ordinary homeowner type people, that is. I can't think of a single tool I've owned that just...died. I've got at least five different cordless drill/drivers from Ryobi and Bosch. Corded tools covering everything from soldering irons and hot glue guns to routers, drill press, and table saw. Decent quality name brands, cheap Amazon/Harbor Freight brands. I'm struggling to think of a single tool that I had to replace because it just stopped working irreparably. Hell, my Dewalt miter saw is at least 15 years old and it has a more-or-less permanent location on my deck, enduring whatever sun and rain have come and gone. Still cuts great. Take reasonable care of your tools, people. That's all it takes. You don't have to baby them; you can use them for tough jobs. They're well enough made to last the average person a long, long time.

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• #11Nov 2, 2025

  In ear headphones. Plz help. Tired of replacing constantly.

  I saw some DeWalt branded ones at the hardware store. Not sure how good they are or if they are just something else colored yellow. But might be worth researching. I just have a $40 pair from Anker. I only use them when on a plane so these probably wouldn't suit your needs.

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• #12Nov 1, 2025

  In ear headphones. Plz help. Tired of replacing constantly.

  Have you tried anything made by Caterpillar or DeWalt yet? https://www.dewalt.com/product/dxma1902092/jobsite-pro-x1-true-wireless-earbuds-charging-case https://shopcaterpillar.com/products/bluetooth-cat-earbuds?variant=43482451804372&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&/?utm_content=701az00000j8hjrqar_enterprise_brand_an_shopcaterpillar_ads_oct25_701az00000j8womqab&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=701az00000j8hjrqar_enterprise_brand_an_shopcaterpillar_ads_oct25_701az00000j8womqab&utm_term=pmax&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21309800546&gbraid=0AAAAAon7hUoIfOaHeQ6pbuwmOCti1bCat&gclid=Cj0KCQjw35bIBhDqARIsAGjd-cYA4RjFzJff4DpXIQ-5IlW6P0cAO4_s3ECwT1LBdr_-52yhVKPUSwsaAoTmEALw_wcB

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• #13Oct 1, 2025

  Portable car tire inflator that's ideally cordless and has a dial/indicator to show tire pressure?

  Dewalt air compressor. Can be plugged into the car or used with a drill battery

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• #14Oct 1, 2025

  Portable car tire inflator that's ideally cordless and has a dial/indicator to show tire pressure?

  I use the 20v DeWalt inflator. I always have extra batteries in the truck for other DeWalt tools. Love it.

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• #15Oct 1, 2025

  Portable car tire inflator that's ideally cordless and has a dial/indicator to show tire pressure?

  There’s a dewalt one out there that’s dope af, idk what these people are talking about. Actually I do, I was one of them, until I saw my father in laws, and now I borrow it, even though I bought it for him on Father’s Day like five years ago. It’s dewalt tire inflator portable air compressor [https://a.co/d/3UMFSyd](https://a.co/d/3UMFSyd)

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• #16Oct 1, 2025

  Portable car tire inflator that's ideally cordless and has a dial/indicator to show tire pressure?

  One thing I will add regarding the corded units (which I agree are better than battery ones)... A lot of them attach to the cig lighter in your car and that fuse can easily blow If you use any model like that, would highly recommend a cheap attachment that lets you connect direct to your car battery and gives you a cig lighter port on the other end... you can get one for like $10 and add it to the kit Personally, I use the Dewalt inflator because I already have those batteries in the garage. That being said I never put a battery in it unless I'm using it around the house or going on a long road trip. It lives in my car without a battery because it comes with the power cord for the cig lighter and I have an adaptor for it. It is not that I won't ever plug it into the cig lighter, It is just I've learned the hard way those fuses can blow under load so the adaptor is nice to have as a safety feature... If I'm helping somebody else out, I'll usually only connect to their battery, so I don't have to worry about blowing a fuse in somebody else's car

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• #17Sep 6, 2025

  Please recommend a screwdriver set before I lose it on these curtain rods.

  If you have trouble applying enough force to push and turn at the same time... You can consider trying a T-handle, or a little socket wrench (like the Harbor Freight Icon Mini Flex Head kit). It gives more leverage but be careful because now you have the torque to break and strip things more easily. I love the mini icon kit, but notably... I hated the Philips bit inside of it (a bit too pointed and prone to strip) and swapped it for a DeWalt Philips bit from Home Depot. Oh... Other important tip that applies to all of this. Generally, use the largest screwdriver bit size that successfully slips into the screw cuts. It's often one or two sizes larger than you would guess from looking.

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• #18Sep 4, 2025

  Brands That Used to Be BIFL — But Aren't Anymore?

  I have a lot of Craftsman hand tools that I use daily for work. I really don't have any issues with them at all. As far as power tools go, I use DeWalt at work (company supplied) and for home use I have Craftsman, DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Ryobi for battery stuff. Usually if I need a new tool for the house I'll look at Craftsman first as they are usually cheaper and consumer grade is usually fine for what I need around the house. Milwaukee and DeWalt for heavy duty stuff.

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• #19Sep 4, 2025

  Best Buy it for Life Gift?

  If he likes fixing cars, maybe a nice toolset if you know which tools he may need to replace or doesn’t have or wished he had. There are several brands that would most likely be BIFL. Craftsman, Dewalt, Husky, Milwaukee depending on your budget. Or maybe a tool storage cabinet.

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• #20Aug 7, 2025

  $2K Amazon Budget—Help Me Turn Digital Money Into Sawdust

  I like the other post on buying cheap first and then breaking it. But I’d initially get a decent impact and driver drill in a set with a battery and case. I’m biased toward Dewalt. Reason I wouldn’t cheap out in these is because they’ll break on you when it’s the worst time and if it’s predominantly evenings and weekend work you don’t want to be without or having to buy new and have jobs half finished for another week while you’ve got free time. This is how I started my addiction/ collection and I’m 30+ Dewalt tools deep now and no going back. Sure I’ve bought a couple of cheap tools for one off jobs but having a reliable drill set (Dewalt), hammer (Estwing) , level (Stabila) and screwdriver (not sure on a brand) will see you able to start off most home reno projects

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• #21Aug 6, 2025

  $2K Amazon Budget—Help Me Turn Digital Money Into Sawdust

  A measuring tape, stud finder, ladder, eye protection (some that seal like goggles, and some that don't), ear protection, dearskin gloves, and a respirator with extra filters should be your first stop. It's easy to forget safety gear until you need it, and these items are only to be bought by well known brands. A cheap measuring tape is a bad idea as they're not all accurate. A quality multi-tool (Leatherman Free P4 is my top choice) can make a lot of repairs possible before you get other tools and is great to have around. Electric tools: pick one reputable brand (DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Ryobi, etc.) and buy a drill, a sawzall, and an impact driver from the same product line. This keeps the batteries interchangeable, and beware of fake batteries. You'll need drill bits, impact compatible sockets, and various saw blades as well. Will you have a yard to take care of? If so, a Corona hand saw, hori hori, pruners, loppers, a mower, weed-eater, and blower could all be considered. For hand tools, buy cheap first, then replace with quality later if it ever does break. You'll want drivers (Philips, flat, and hex at minimum), a hammer, a level, various screws and nails (consider getting a wall hanging hardware set). A socket set is recommended as well. Get painters tape, duct/gorilla tape, and packing tape, super glue (for static repairs), shoe glue (for repairs requiring flex), and clamps of various sizes. Rope is useful as well.

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• #22Aug 6, 2025

  $2K Amazon Budget—Help Me Turn Digital Money Into Sawdust

  Nice problem to have. If you're buying from Amazon, I'd start with a solid cordless drill/driver combo Milwaukee M18 or DeWalt XR kits are both built to last and usually bundled well. Also worth grabbing a Japanese pull saw, clamps, and maybe a decent router or track saw if you're planning furniture work. Prices can be better local, but Amazon's great for filling gaps and grabbing mid-tier stuff that still holds up. Just avoid the ultra-cheap no-name brands tempting, but not worth it long term.

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• #23Aug 6, 2025

  $2K Amazon Budget—Help Me Turn Digital Money Into Sawdust

  A good place to start educating yourself is the project farm YouTube channel. He does excellent reviews, buying the products instead of receiving free items from manufacturers. Some companies don't extend warranty to tools purchased on Amazon, so shopping locally is the smart move. If you choose that option, use your Amazon card for consumables like blades and bits or non-powered tools like wrenches. Cordless is the way to go with most power tools. Your first decision is which company you want to purchase. DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Makita are the top brands. Batteries do interchange between brands. Ryobi and Rigid are both manufactured by the company that owns Milwaukee. Ryobi has a bunch of gadgety tools. Rigid isn't as refined as Milwaukee, but has a lifetime warranty, including batteries. They are the only company to have a lifetime warranty. The only way to get this warranty is to purchase tools from Home Depot. Bosch and Metobo are somewhat second tier, not always having the best/latest features. Though some Bosch corded tools are very good. The best jigsaw I have is a Bosch. Their corded miter saw is very nice. Between the big three they all have certain tools that are best in class, which makes it difficult to decide which brand to purchase. Your primary tools will be a drill, a ¼" impact for driving screws and bolts, a circular saw, and a sawzall(reciprocating saw). In addition, you will find a power miter saw useful. An orbital sander is handy. I prefer corded for the sander as batteries either don't last long enough or the batteries that last longer make the tool heavy and awkward. If you purchase a reciprocating saw, invest in carbon toothed blades. They last a long time and power through wood and metal faster than standard blades. They go through metal extremely fast. For a shop vac Rigid is top of the line. While they share the same name as the power tools, the vacuums are made by a different company, Emerson Electric. Continuing with the Rigid name, their plumbing tools are top notch. Again, made by a different company. Their pipe wrenches are excellent. It is handy to have two pipe wrenches, one to hold the stationary pipe and the other to tighten the fitting. If you have pedestal sinks where the plumbing is visible, a smooth jawed pipe wrench won't mar the plumbing fittings. Other top tier brands of tools include Knipex, Fein, Festool(makes the best power miter saw but is very expensive), and Wera.

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• #24Aug 6, 2025

  $2K Amazon Budget—Help Me Turn Digital Money Into Sawdust

  You're getting a lot of general advice, but here's my two-cents on actual tools as a general contractor and avid home-project doer: The tool I grab the most is my cordless drill. I like a 12V Bosch (I've replaced it 3x in the last 20 years), but any quality name brand 12v will work. Milwaukee, Makita, DeWalt.... Pick one and plan on sticking with it. Then get a decent 3/8" socket set in sae and metric, along with some channel-locks in 8" and 10", an adjustable wrench, and a 12 or 16oz hammer. A decent folding razor knife and extra blades. A tool pouch and a pencil and a head lamp and a tool box. With these tools you can do 90% of home maintenance projects. Buy more specialized tools as you have projects that need them, but these are the ones I would keep on hand.

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• #25Aug 6, 2025

  $2K Amazon Budget—Help Me Turn Digital Money Into Sawdust

  Not the worst early inheritance tbh 😅 If you’re set on Amazon, look at: - DeWalt 20V Max tools (get a combo kit—drill + impact driver is a must) - Bosch or Makita routers - Kreg pocket hole jig - Starrett combo square (if it’s on sale) - Irwin or Bessey clamps (you can never have too many) Use Amazon for name-brand stuff and maybe grab consumables (blades, bits, sandpaper). Then hit your local hardware for price-matching or heavier tools.

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• #26Aug 6, 2025

  $2K Amazon Budget—Help Me Turn Digital Money Into Sawdust

  And honestly if you are careful the saw stop is a bit much. I could go cheaper. And just get a bunch of mileaukee dewalt or makita stuff.

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• #27Aug 6, 2025

  $2K Amazon Budget—Help Me Turn Digital Money Into Sawdust

  Depends on what kind of woodworking you want to do. I’ll throw a general list of the stuff I have below. Didn’t get all of it from Amazon. Pick a brand of tool you want to use before anything else for your battery powered stuff. Buy only that brand for battery powered. Corded can be any brand. Bosch ROS20VSC palm sander I generally go for Rigid for most of my tools except for anything that uses a round blade. So the reciprocating saw from rigid is good but their table saws aren’t great. If you’re going to get a table saw, prepare to spend a bit chunk of change to get a good one like a jet. Also recommend jet for a jointer if you get one. Rigid 18v drill and driver set, plus some 4a batteries for it, and a spare charger. Dewalt 12” planer, and do yourself a favor and shell out the dough from the beginning to get the helical cutting head. Bosch routers plus a router table. If you do get a table saw, it might have a router table built into it.

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• #28Aug 3, 2025

  What are some of the best products/brands you love splurging on?

  American Optical sunglasses Klipsch speakers Henson razor with feather blades Briggs & Riley LTT screwdriver Corded Dewalt tools

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• #29Aug 2, 2025

  What products used to be well built back in the day but now are low quality?

  I would actually argue that this is one area where globalization benefited the consumer. Taiwanese tool steel and manufacturing has basically increased in quality to the point where the differences with American and German brands is almost negligible. Torque Test channel just did a video basically acknowledging that Icon’s new G2 ratchets are virtually indistinguishable from Snap On, with an easier and better warranty. Agree with others that Wera, Wiha, Knipex, and Gearwrench, and Tekton are all solid brands. The biggest issue in tools is that the premium market has gotten out of hand. Companies have learned that there is more profit up market and have really accelerated leaving the middle-class buyer behind. Premium tool brands have popped up left and right to fill this market; they’re often the companies I look at and find cheapening practices. Say what you will about Harbor Freight, but lines like Hercules have really approached the value of the bigger names like Milwaukee, Dewalt, and Makita for a third or less of the prices. Milwaukee’s prices have grown astronomical in several territories.

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• #30Aug 2, 2025

  Im sooo tired of buying USB C cords that lasts a few months at best, recommendations

  Dewalt.

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• #31Aug 1, 2025

  Cordless Tool System: Bosch, Makita, or something else?

  Dewalt or Milwaukee.  My dad was a master carpenter and a millwright welder.  My husband is an electrician.  That’s all we have and use.  We’ve even been able to sell a bunch of my dad’s old corded Milwaukee stuff as he’s downsizing.   One dewalt product I love is of all things their electric weed whacker.  We got attachments for a pole chainsaw, a hedge trimmer and a rototiller.  But we only got that last year so I have yet to see the BIFL capabilities.   But if the 2 you are asking about are the 2 you can get easily I would go with Bosch.  

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• #32Aug 1, 2025

  Im sooo tired of buying USB C cords that lasts a few months at best, recommendations

  I've had good luck with the Dewalts and Ankers. I like the feature on the USB A that you don't have to look to see if its the correct side

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• #33Aug 1, 2025

  Im sooo tired of buying USB C cords that lasts a few months at best, recommendations

  Honestly the dewalt cables they sell at home depot are super heavy duty and haven’t done me wrong. I have multiple USBs, lightnings and USB-Cs and they are all great. Just a little expensive

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• #34Aug 1, 2025

  Cordless Tool System: Bosch, Makita, or something else?

  Makita or Milwaukee, dewalt is pretty good for more affordable tools but I think the batteries die faster. Bosch is good for heavier corded tools in my experience but I’ve never used cordless

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• #35Jul 7, 2025

  Home improvement gifts for a first time homeowner?

  A Skil circular saw is an industry standard for hand-held saws. It's a little pricey compared to others, but still is the number 1 reviewed saw as of last year. This is for the corded version and has been manufactured for years. It's about as perfect as a circular saw that can be and will be passed down to your grandkids. Whatever battery powered tools you choose, stick with 1 brand so batteries can be used in any tool. There's 3 tiers of tools, low, homeowner level, and professional grade. In my 20s, DeWalt was pro level only. Same with Bosch. Both are still very good tools and fit within the homeowner level. There's no real reason for a homeowner to spend double the cost for professional grade unless their paycheck requires it. I find that looking at several online reviews helps a lot in determining what is a good value. I also look at personal reviews to check the validity of online reviews.

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• #36Jul 7, 2025

  Home improvement gifts for a first time homeowner?

  Do you know his favorite brand? A gift can quickly turn into a curse if you get the wrong one.  That being said, a corded DeWalt miter saw (12in preferred, 10in maybe OK) is something brand loyalists sometimes take exception for, and because it's corded, isn't tied to a battery system.  Depending on your relationship and his relationship with home improvement, a Little Giant ladder (+ optional leveler is awesome) and an inspection camera (preferably a AA battery one if unsure his favorite battery system), are "sillier" gifts people would rarely buy themselves but end up using a bunch once they have it. 

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• #37Jul 7, 2025

  Need opinions on leaf blowers

  Yeah I'm able to reach everywhere in my yard with 100 ft, and while it's a hassle, it's a guaranteed go every time, but if I had to go further I would probably be looking at my options. My Little Black and Decker 20v blower is good for blowing grass clippings off the sidewalk but not much else. A friend has a DeWalt job site blower that's pretty decent but from what I gather everybody's switching to Milwaukee now.

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• #38Jul 4, 2025

  Ever Bought Something That Quietly Changed You?

  M12 installation driver... I have a problem buying tools. In the tool chest I had 3 DeWalt drills and 3 DeWalt impact drivers before getting it. Now I still have all the DeWalt, the installation driver, and 5 more M12 drills and M12 impact drivers. Always going for the most powerful tool is no longer the primary driver. This mentality oddly became a pattern in other parts of my life. For example, I ride motorcycles. I have 2 600s and got a 300 a couple years ago. I haven't ridden the 600s in years... As a twofer, since tracking motorcycles, I stopped speeding even though I'm now riding one of the slowest motorcycle you can get in the US.

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• #39Jul 2, 2025

  What purchase changed your habit?

  Dewalt hepa cordless shop vac. I vac out the car once a week. I use it with all the attachments to get into places the big floor vacuum felt cumbersome

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• #40Jul 2, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  Any cast iron cookware made before 1960, doesn't need to be Wagner or Griswold. Woodworking machines made in USA by Delta Rockwell, Powermatic, or the original DeWalt Speed Queen washers and dryers Carhartt jackets, pants, and overalls made in the USA New: Icon tools at HF.

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• #41Jun 7, 2025

  Recommendations on how to keep Apt cool without a window AC

  Get a fan and circulate the air between the two rooms.   Something like this https://www.costco.com/dewalt-16-3-speed-benchtop-and-hanging-drum-fan.product.4000249983.html

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• #42Jun 5, 2025

  Companies with reliable “right to repair” products: can we compile a list?

  Fiskars has a good warranty service, but I find that Corona usually has more spare parts available for products in a similar price range. Their products tend to have a more repair-friendly design as well. My favorite power tools to repair have generally been from Bosch, DeWalt, and Makita. They tend to have the most spare parts available for the best prices. The repairability of the KitchenAid Classic/Artisan stand mixers can't be overstated. Parts are easy to get and cheap. Repairs can be a little messy, but require few tools

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• #43Jun 4, 2025

  What’s one thing you bought once and it’s still going strong years later?

  My DeWalt Drill. I’ve built decks, fences, and shelves; hung countless pictures, mixed paint, and so many other things. Bought it about 10 years ago.

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• #44Jun 2, 2025

  Are Levi's no longer high quality jeans?

  Dewalt work trousers r the way, women love them aswell

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• #45May 8, 2025

  Best Electric Weed Eater?

  I already had dewalt tools, so went with dewalt weedwacker, that uses 20v batteries

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• #46May 8, 2025

  What did you wish you had at 21?

  Coat, suitcase or duffle, knives... all great suggestions. I bought myself a nice set of power tools from DeWalt around that age, solid mid range stuff not the cheapest or most expensive set, still perfect 20 years later and I've used them so much, despite being not super handy and living in the city in small apartments my whole life.

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• #47May 6, 2025

  What’s the best electric weed wacker?? Suggestions needed

  I have a DeWalt Flexvolt weedeater that I like a lot, but I'm also a carpenter and have at least a couple thousand in batteries. The battery "ecosystem" might be prohibitively expensive to get into. One Flexvolt with decent amp hour ratings is like $200, plus a charger, plus the tool.

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• #48May 6, 2025

  What’s the best electric weed wacker?? Suggestions needed

  I've had a dewalt battery powered one with a battery powered leaf blower for about a decade and its still rock solid

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• #49May 6, 2025

  What’s the best electric weed wacker?? Suggestions needed

  I use DeWalt and find it's a mixed bag.   Pros: powerful, durable as all heck, and the batteries seem to last forever (however, same battery set used on the DeWalt blower lasts about 5 minutes) Cons: somewhat unbalanced and the shaft is quite long, which make it feel heavier than it should.  

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• #50May 6, 2025

  What’s the best electric weed wacker?? Suggestions needed

  Love Project Farm! I have the Ego and it is by far the best one I've used. Easy to load, flawless advance and great power/battery life. [Ego, Milwaukee and DeWalt are his top 3.](https://youtu.be/BrOkIPQ1gJk)

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• #51May 6, 2025

  What’s the best electric weed wacker?? Suggestions needed

  Love Project Farm! I have the Ego and it is by far the best one I've used. Easy to load, flawless advance and great power/battery life. [Ego, Milwaukee and DeWalt are his top 3.](https://youtu.be/BrOkIPQ1gJk)

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• #52May 6, 2025

  What’s the best electric weed wacker?? Suggestions needed

  I got the DeWalt, mainly because I already have a bunch of other DeWalt tools that use the same batteries and chargers. I didn't want yet another type of special charger and battery to keep track of. I think this is the most important consideration when buying a battery powered tool. My new DeWalt trimmer is a dual string. It's a little heavier than my old corded trimmer but it's way more powerful and does the same job in half the time, so even though it is a little heavier it's way more convenient to use and I'm done working sooner. If you already have an investment in battery powered tools, consider sticking with the same battery system because it's way easier to manage. If this will be your first battery tool, evaluate all the battery powered tools you think you might like to own some day and consider staying within the same battery system to make your life easier in the future.

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• #53May 6, 2025

  What’s the best electric weed wacker?? Suggestions needed

  Dual line is more effective. And I prefer the bumping style of head, since it doesn't waste line. I went with the Dewalt because it uses the same batteries that I use for my power tools.

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• #54May 6, 2025

  What’s the best electric weed wacker?? Suggestions needed

  Do you already have a battery system from dewalt, ryobi, rigid, milwaukee etc? If you do, that's the trimmer to get - the one with matching, swappable batteries. They all have a few different models. The biggest failure point will be the batteries.

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• #55May 6, 2025

  What’s the best electric weed wacker?? Suggestions needed

  Dewalt works with the 20v batteries I use for my tools. Not much weaker than the gas one I have, not much lighter either

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• #56May 6, 2025

  What’s something you’ve had so long it feels like it’s legally part of your family

  I have an old DeWalt corded drill that has long since entered /r/BuyItForLife territory. Easily over 30 years old, looks like it's been through three wars, probably should replace the power cord at some point... but it just won't die.

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• #57May 2, 2025

  need bluetooth earbuds that rest on your neck and are attached to a cable

  Not sure if this would interest you, but look into the bluetooth headphones that dewalt offers. Very durable when I used to work in construction and they sound amazing

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• #58May 2, 2025

  need bluetooth earbuds that rest on your neck and are attached to a cable

  The DeWalt branded stuff I've bought has all been well made. They make earbuds like that.

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• #59Apr 12, 2025

  Is Parkside a good brand for their electric tools?

  I don't know if it's just Farm and Fleet or if it's a DeWalt thing but their stuff is always on sale. They have 3 Amp hour 20V batteries for $37 right now and they should have a good compact cordless drill for around $100. They also make weed whackers that take the 20V batteries, I think most of their stuff does. Wait for a sale, sometimes they knock a lot off the price tag.

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• #60Apr 12, 2025

  Is Parkside a good brand for their electric tools?

  Look at dewalt it’s better to have all the same brand. Dewalt is sold literally everywhere so no worries about finding compatible tools. Parkside is cheap because you can’t find parkside at Home Depot or Lowe’s. May cost more but if something breaks I just go to the corner store and get a replacement, it doesn’t look like that’s possible with parkside.

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• #61Apr 12, 2025

  Is Parkside a good brand for their electric tools?

  When you become an adult in America you have 3 choices dewalt, Milwaukee and Makita. I picked dewalt due to everyone carrying them. Do not waste money on batteries you can’t use on other tools.

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• #62Apr 10, 2025

  What is your current BIFL item you recommend to everyone?

  Dewalt 8v gyroscopic screwdriver. Honorable mention to the Franklin sensors horizontal style stud finders.

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• #63Apr 9, 2025

  What is your current BIFL item you recommend to everyone?

  I think it’s Adam Savages strategy but I’m a tradesman and use it too, which is buy cheap tools till you break them or need more precise ones. Get ryobi power tools, if you’re a homeowner you’ll probably never need anything more substantial. When you do upgrade research per tool, no one brand is perfect. Certain Milwaukee tools are good but then sometime dewalt actually makes a better version. For cordless it’s sort of a pain since they all have different battery systems but for anything corded don’t bother going off brand just research the specific tool you need. For hand tools buy the absolute cheapest shit you can find. If it breaks buy a slightly more expensive version. Don’t get caught up in stuff like what’s the best hammer, no homeowner needs a $400 Stiletto hammer when the $10 no name will last a life time for your needs. Buy it for life depends on what kind of life you’re living

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• #64Apr 9, 2025

  What is your current BIFL item you recommend to everyone?

  Just build up a decent little set by going through Facebook Marketplace or however you find local stuff. You don't need a SnapOn wrench if you'll use it once a year. Get a cheap wrench, then as you use it more, you may need to upgrade to something nicer. I found a random bucket of tools on Facebook 3 years ago for $50 that included hammer, wrenches, ratchet, sockets, all kinds of general use stuff. Half of it doesn't have a brand name on it. Most of it is still usable. When you need to upgrade, even going to mid-tier stuff like Dewalt, Ryobi, Kobalt will work for MOST people. Then you can get into even nicer stuff like Bosch, SnapOn, Makita, Milwaukee, etc. People debate best brands - whatever. Some brands are better for their auto-tools. Some are better for construction stuff. I personally have all kinds of Dewalt tools because my brother gifted to me a combo with hammer and impact drills a few years ago, so I just keep it Dewalt to interchange batteries. Just know that whatever brand you go with, you'll all of a sudden start seeing amazing deals for all the other stuff except yours.

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• #65Apr 6, 2025

  Will I regret going all in on Craftsman v20 tools?

  Yea when this thing finally dies I'm just replacing it with the "regular" m12 fuel. I honestly would rather go with DeWalt but my company uses all Milwaukee so for a few of my basic/every day tools I went Milwaukee since we all share batteries

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• #66Apr 4, 2025

  I’ve always been a Makita guy without knowing anything about the corporate side. My tools always just felt more solid and durable than coworkers’ Dewalt or Milwaukee. Then I saw this in r/construction.

  35 years in cabinetry 25 installing. I always liked Makita except the drill chucks every one of them has been shit. Chop saws I always went with Dewalt. No frills to break off and stay straight. I will always have respect for Makita.

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• #67Apr 4, 2025

  I’ve always been a Makita guy without knowing anything about the corporate side. My tools always just felt more solid and durable than coworkers’ Dewalt or Milwaukee. Then I saw this in r/construction.

  some people like a finish carpenter or furniture maker don't even go for battery format. they want the best tool for the job as their material and labor often completed is expensive. example the dewalt 10" mitersaw is best in 10" miter saws for accuracy. While milwaukee has the install driver for delicate fastening or their 1/2" high torque is a brute, and makita makes a wonderful drill and impact driver. and fein for the multi tool, and festool for a track saw. and whomever makes the domino cutter.

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• #68Apr 3, 2025

  I’ve always been a Makita guy without knowing anything about the corporate side. My tools always just felt more solid and durable than coworkers’ Dewalt or Milwaukee. Then I saw this in r/construction.

  Yeah when you need true power I just skip it entirely and go to corded. It's not that big of a deal. I have a dewalt corded drill I use as well and the things a beast.

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• #69Apr 3, 2025

  Meta: Can we stop with the "but its all made in the same factory" BS

  This isn’t true. Companies aren’t just sending their worst tools to the big box stores. They may have a lesser grade tool sitting beside the higher grade one but they offer both. Most tool stores do though. Milwaukee has fuel or just standard at Home Depot. Same with dewalts lineup. Both offered. I don’t think anyone makes b quality appliances just tiers. The only true thing that applies to is like fixtures. Moen at Home Depot is plastic but at a plumbing supply they have the high quality all metal versions you can’t find in big box stores. 

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• #70Apr 3, 2025

  I’ve always been a Makita guy without knowing anything about the corporate side. My tools always just felt more solid and durable than coworkers’ Dewalt or Milwaukee. Then I saw this in r/construction.

  Makita, Milwaukee, DeWalt are all great consumer tool brands. You just have to pick a battery pack format and stick with it. For corded, you can't go wrong with those brands.

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• #71Apr 3, 2025

  I’ve always been a Makita guy without knowing anything about the corporate side. My tools always just felt more solid and durable than coworkers’ Dewalt or Milwaukee. Then I saw this in r/construction.

  was a heavy diesel mechanic for 5 years, did cars before that. DeWalt and Milwaukee were the tools that lasted the most. Makitas just couldn't stand the abuse as well. idk why a chart showing corporate ownership makes you think Makita makes a better product but most guys in most shops share my experience. all brands failed eventually, but the Makitas were lasting months and the DeWalt and Milwaukee lasted years

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• #72Apr 3, 2025

  I’ve always been a Makita guy without knowing anything about the corporate side. My tools always just felt more solid and durable than coworkers’ Dewalt or Milwaukee. Then I saw this in r/construction.

  > None of which make BIFL power tools, just some hand tools. I'm probably going to be buried with my old DeWalt corded drill. That sucker has been going strong for ~30 years now. At some point I should replace the cord but it's been otherwise flawless.

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• #73Apr 3, 2025

  I’ve always been a Makita guy without knowing anything about the corporate side. My tools always just felt more solid and durable than coworkers’ Dewalt or Milwaukee. Then I saw this in r/construction.

  I knew some of these, but really interesting infographic - thanks for sharing! I'm quite happy with my DeWalt gear - the main driver for going that direction were the compact Atomic tool line that fits my hands better. I also appreciate the bright yellow for spotting where I put something down.

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• #74Apr 3, 2025

  I’ve always been a Makita guy without knowing anything about the corporate side. My tools always just felt more solid and durable than coworkers’ Dewalt or Milwaukee. Then I saw this in r/construction.

  I use one for DeWalt batteries on my Dyson hand vac, makes the hand vac much more useful than when it had the Dyson battery in it.

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• #75Apr 3, 2025

  I’ve always been a Makita guy without knowing anything about the corporate side. My tools always just felt more solid and durable than coworkers’ Dewalt or Milwaukee. Then I saw this in r/construction.

  Something to consider is that having these brands under a parent company doesn't necessarily mean all the companies in question are micromanaged to work the same exact way. You can get some different results from their offerings, because having the different brands might be to serve different clientele with different needs. It's part the reason i'm not ashamed of my dewalt goodies: having used ryobi and black and decker and craftsman drills, the dewalt ones have factually lasted longer under the duress I put them through, and were cheap enough too. Not as good as my Bosch or Makita stuff, but still good enough

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• #76Apr 2, 2025

  Vaccuum For A Broke College Student

  Get a used ryobi or dewalt one from eBay and buy a new battery if you want a wireless. 

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• #77Mar 9, 2025

  Best vacuum for pet hair?

  Miele OR a good quality shop vac works pretty well at a fraction of the cost. I was eyeing the Miele but a lot of professional cleaners I know all use shop vacs and suggested I try the one at Costco (DeWalt, $80 I think) before buying a Miele and I’ve been happy with it so far. My only complaint is the size/weight if your home has a lot of stairs. If you can find a vintage Filter Queen they’re pretty robust too, I found an elderly lady selling hers for $20 made locally in the 70s and it still works as well as I remember my grandmas did when I was a kid.

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• #78Mar 4, 2025

  BIFL, but also BISecondhand. What are some things that everyone should keep an eye out for, but can commonly be found for cheap when preowned.

  Shit, I buy most big ticket stuff used, I'll do a quick list of the things that comes to mind: **Electronics:** * Laptop - refurb Dell Precision * Desktop - used HP Z2 G4 plus RX 5700XT * Terra master NAS and surplus HGST hard drives * Xbox controllers * Camera - Canon 5D MkII + Tamron 28-75mm f2 * Watch - Pebble Time **Household stuff:** * Kenmore laundry center * Frigidaire dehumidifier * Panasonic microwave * Swing-a-way can openers * Cuisinart food processors * KitchenAid mixers * pots and pans * bakeware * Clothes, mostly Eddie Bauer, Chacos, LL bean **Tools:** * Toro lawnmower (from the side of the road) * Used spare parts for lawnmower * Bosch jigsaw * DeWalt router * Milwaukee weedeater * Pole saw attachment * Sawzall * Impact wrench * JBC soldering station * HP oscilloscope * Tektronix power supplies * Kikusui DC loads * REED LCR meter * surplus RF cables and connectors Most of these didn't require any fixing beyond some light cleaning, and in most cases I would say that I got a good deal. Even paying the upper end of market value for the used market, you still get a much nicer product than what the same money would buy new, and you get to help keep more unnecessary stuff from being produced Its a bit intimidating to start buying expensive stuff online, but once you get a feel for how sellers in a particular niche tend to advertise and document things, you can get a very good idea of how the things will function.

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• #79Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  My basic, cheap, brushed Dewalt drill, made for light DIYers, has been fine for me the last 6 years. I bought it with a diy impact driver in a kit for $100. 95% of the time, I use it for drywall anchors. A couple times a year I use it for real drilling. It should last a lifetime or until Dewalt decides to change the battery system again. I'd bet a Skil, Caftsman or box store house brand would have the same longevity for my uses.

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• #80Feb 10, 2025

  Do you think BIFL is actually cost effective?

  I don't know that the point is to save money. I tend to like to buy the right thing once rather than a shitty thing 2x or 3x. But I didn't save money buying Bosch or DeWalt or Festool instead of harbor freight tools.

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• #81Feb 6, 2025

  What brands do you trust to always deliver a high quality product?

  Stihl - Husqvarna - DeWalt - Makita - Honda - Toyota - BMW

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• #82Feb 5, 2025

  Recommendations for a good wet/dry vac?

  Thanks! This looks like a good option and I am generally a fan of DeWalt products.

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• #83Feb 5, 2025

  Recommendations for a good wet/dry vac?

  I purchased [this Dewalt](https://zyfr.link/best-shop-vac) two years ago. Very quiet! Excellent suction. Definitely worth the money!

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• #84Feb 5, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  you only need to consider ecosystem on cordless tools. anything with a cord, just buy the best. anything cordless... pick one and stick to it. Dewalt is great. Milwaukee is great. Makita is great. but dealt is greatest because yellow!

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• #85Feb 4, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  I buy DeWalt bc my FIL has DeWalt and he likes helping on projects. Figure I ought to have the same batteries.

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• #86Feb 3, 2025

  A list of BIFL not made in the USA

  No messing around with chargers, no being encumbered by heavy batteries. One "ecosystem," no compromises when the better version of a tool is incompatible with your batteries. There are trades that have a need for cordless, but as a homeowner I spent half this weekend up in my attic crawling around rafters and insulation. The extension cord was not a problem. I was using a DeWalt contractor's drill and a Black and Decker rotary tool. The only battery operated tool I carried was a headlamp. A few weeks ago I took down a pergola in my back yard using a Bosch reciprocating saw, then ground out the metal base with Bosch angle grinder. They're all lightweight and all run on 110v.

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• #87Feb 3, 2025

  What’s one product you bought that has lasted forever and was totally worth it?

  DeWalt multi tool. It lasted longer than my leather man, has sprung pliers/snips, and a combo serrated and plain edge blade. The pliers have taken a bit of a battering but still work very well, even after 10+ years

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• #88Feb 3, 2025

  What’s one product you bought that has lasted forever and was totally worth it?

  Cookware — I got my wife and I a nice set of stainless steel, 5 ply and they perform the exact same 7 years later. Same with high quality aluminum (nordic ware) baking sheets. Tools - I have a 99 piece Craftsman mechanics set I got 23 years ago. Still works perfectly. I did break one ratchet about 10 years ago, but it was replaced instantly. I also have been given tools my dad and grandfather owned. Buy them right, buy them once. There is some limitation on power tools because lithium has a lifespan, but I have had the same Dewalt cordless power tools for about 7 years now. I am finally seeing some battery degradation, but the tools themselves are still perfectly functioning. Bicycle - lots of cheep stuff exists, but if you buy a bike with an aluminum or “chromolly” frame they will last and last. I still have my BMX bike from when I was 15 (Powerlite p19) and it’s 25 years old. My kids will ride it one day. I bought my wife a high quality aluminum beach cruiser because we live (you guessed it) by the beach. Only the chain is susceptible to the elements.

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• #89Feb 2, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  I use Dewalt for cordless. Drill, impact gun reciprocating, saw blower grinder, etc.. but I bought most of that when I was working in a supply house so I got it cheap If I’m doing a project and need a specialty tool, I have no problem going to Harbor freight and buying the cheapest version I can get. The idea of being that this a one time use and if you break it doing your project, you can return it. That’s never happened though. For a homeowner hobbies Ryobi Makita rigid kobolt all very very good options. If you’re looking to buy a tool, that’s gonna outlive its current battery technology aka last forever. You can buy Milwaukee or Dewalt. As long as you’re not using it in a trade to make money and you’re just using it for your uses. They will last for an extremely long time. I still have my original 18 V NiCad cordless running off lithium with a converter piece.

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• #90Feb 2, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  Dewalt. Decent for diy'er and always go on sale. Unlike my Makitas.

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• #91Feb 2, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  I have some Milwaukee ones now, and while they have a huge variety of tools for the M12 and M18 batteries, I'm not overly satisfied with my drill and driver. The trigger lacks much nuance. It's very hard to do anything but on or off. I had a DeWalt for 20 years but the batteries needed to be replaced and I'd dropped it enough that I just decided it was time to replace it. I wish I'd done a bit more research because I'd like more trigger control than I have. Otherwise, they are nice tools and the batteries last so long it's nuts.

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• #92Feb 2, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  DeWalt from the past 5 years is all I've known, and I have 0 complaints. Renovated our beater of a house, built an addition. I had a decent master plan and picked up tools when they were on sale, but probably could have saved $ if I bought the big set initially. If it's a corded tool- compressor and guns, shop vac, etc ...I have no brand loyalty - just looking for something well reviewed and affordable.

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• #93Feb 2, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  Dewalt, most accessible, variety, prevelant. 20V is your best bet and there is a ton of third party options for use of dewalt batteries in other appliances. Sure ryobi is a bit cheaper baseline quality out of dewalt will last you and be less frustrating. I’ve never had a cordless dewalt tool that I’ve wished was just a bit better.

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• #94Feb 2, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  If you are an occasional DIYer, go Ryobi. Tools are pretty good, inexpensive, and they have a massive ecosystem. For heavy DIYers I do think the DeWalt/Milwaukee/Makita tier is worth is, but you pay a pretty big premium for the improved performance and reliability. I use my tools enough to justify it, but most people don’t. As a DeWalt owner, I’ve also found myself investing in a few Ryobi tools that DeWalt either doesn’t sell or sells for much more.

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• #95Feb 2, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  Real answer is what tools do you need? Almost everyone makes a good drill, impact, and sawzall. I now have an unholy amalgamation of battery systems. Framing nailer, you need ryobi, ridgid, or Milwaukee. Plunge/tracksaw you might want Bosch, makita or Milwaukee, but not ryobi. 1/2 impact for cars, Milwaukee, ridgid, ryobi. Tree lopper(amazing tool) only dewalt. I haven’t run into anything “bad” The other trick is sometimes the tool on sale is cheaper with the batteries than the one that is on the platform you have. I have a ridgid framing nailer because it is the same as the ryobi and Milwaukee and was 200 dollars cheaper with the batteries, then bare tool on the other platforms.

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• #96Feb 2, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  I think there is some middle ground between Makita and Ryobi. I have been using DeWalt for about 10 years as a homesteader/ small farmer and have yet to have any tools or batteries die on me. The brushless impact driver I've had the longest. Use it nearly every weekend and I'm sure it's driven at least a few thousand 2 ½" construction screws. If it had died two years ago I would have said I more than got my money's worth out of it. But it shows no sign of slowing down yet. I've also bought a few DeWalt corded tools as well. Moreover, I've bought nearly all the tools on sale or through some "buy one tool get a second free" sort of promo that Home Depot runs on like every major holiday. And I've def never paid full price for a battery. In all I think they are very affordable for the quality and I have no reason to upgrade.

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• #97Feb 2, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  Because you’re already in the ridgid world, I’d say stay there. If you want to have access to the widest range of used tools I’d go Dewalt. If you’re a low impact user starting from scratch but wanting a lot of the lesser used tools, go Ryobi.

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• #98Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  Prob go Dewalt if I were you. Milwaukee is king but for the average DIY feller Dewalt is a nice spot to land. Tons of options, quality is decent, lots of stuff on buy and sell to add to your collection. I'm an electrician and when my original Milwaukee stuff like 10 years is still going. My company now supplies us with Milwaukee Fuel stuff and it's top notch. Last year I grabbed a kit on marketplace with an impact, drill, Sawzall and circular saw..it's pretty solid. The drill is a piece of junk but the rest are great for the price. You can replace the brushes yourself pretty cheap if you burn it out too.

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• #99Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  Tools are the sort of thing you want to buy once. Just get dewalt or Milwaukee 24v line

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• #100Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  If you're starting out, I'd recommend Hercules from Harbor Freight. Else, DeWalt, but make sure you buy the professional tools, not the frequently discounted. DeWalt has a bunch of different model numbers that look the same but are offering qualities.

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• #101Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  My work uses Milwaukee tools and they've been great. By that, I mean you grab a tool and you use it. There's no fiddling or compensating for your tool breaking. No excessive wear despite years of use and abuse. Just keep your batteries charged. The only real downside is the price. While I have never tried DeWalt cordless tools, their corded tools are tanks and last a long time.

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• #102Feb 1, 2025

  Recommendations needed for big vacuum and hand held vacuum

  For a handheld, I can recommend the DeWalt DCV501. Durable, powerful, and it comes with a full set of accessories. Usually about $100 WITHOUT batteries. So if you already have DeWalt batteries, or in fact any kind of flat 18V tool batteries (and then you'd use an adapter), it's not a bad deal. If you DON'T have batteries, then it's much more iffy. But for what it's worth, it's the first handheld that a lot of people have found capable to be useful around worksites.

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• #103Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  One thing to consider is where you normally shop. Buy into a brand that you can reliably get near by. For example if the only store near you is a Lowes, don't buy rigid or Ryobi. Yes you can buy online but if a tool breaks mid project, it's much less of a pain to run out and get another rather than waiting several days for the delivery. That's one of the reasons I bought into DeWalt. I can find them almost everywhere near me (and more opportunities for snagging a good sale)

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• #104Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  We use DEWALT. My husband used to install fireplaces commercially and when we made the leap to offgrid living, the tools came too. They’ve been left out in the rain, accidentally left in a wheel barrel that filled up with rain, been dropped off of roofs. We live near the coast and everything rusts here but the tools have stood up. Customer service is also great. Had a sander stop working and they sent a replacement no problem.

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• #105Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  I have both red and yellow in my truck and they get used regularly. They both seem to be on about the same level. What counts is which one came out the most recent. They tend to one up each other. If I had to pick just one it would be red. That's only because the portable air compressor is awesome. Home depot also runs plenty of sales with free batteries. Yellow is still a great tool and will often just grab whichever is closer.

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• #106Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  I have had makita impact and drill pair for over a decade and its first few years were professional construction use. I absolutely abuse the impact, I use it to remove lug nuts and other rusty fasteners. Now I would also recommend the dewalt ecosystem to a homeowner. A decade ago it was all red vs blue professionally. Red being Milwaukee. Now there is yellow gang and nobody will rib you as hard, they are much improved. It was like people battling over Chevy vs ford trucks. Now it’s like choosing a Honda or Yamaha or Suzuki dirt bikes, they are all good choices or they wouldn’t be standard options for professionals. Throw a dart or find the best deal. Anything but ryobi aka homeowner piece of shit.

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• #107Feb 1, 2025

  Looking to consolidate battery powered lawn and power tools, what are the pro and cons of each major manufacturer?

  Thanks for the thorough review. I feel like I'm leaning E-Go for lawn and etc, and DeWalt for tools. I'm 100% with you on B&D. If I didn't buy it when I needed a drill that day and I wasn't a broke college student that day, I wouldn't have got it. It does still work but battery life and power are very subpar. I'll definitely look into the mower before investing more. I still have a gas mower, and will probably get a pressure washer next, but tma big difference in electric mower reviews might make a big difference.

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• #108Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  this decision will be your equivalent to the sorting hat in Harry Potter placing you in a house. Choose wisely..... all kidding aside personally I went dewalt, I have family members that use Milwaukee any Ryobi. Your mileage will vary but if you are going light use, id say look out for sales. Places like Home Depot and Lowes will do sales on all the major brands where you can save a few dollars or get extra batteries.

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• #109Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  Personally I went with Dewalt 20v everything for construction and automotive cordless stuff, and have bought in heavily since. I am a semi-professional user, and haven’t had a single tool (other than a laser) need repair or replacement yet.

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• #110Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  I will second the Ryobi 1+ battery issue. I got one of those combo packs on Black Friday for dirt cheap and ended up with 4 batteries with the tools. That was in 2020 and I’m down to 1 battery for everything. I’d keep an eye out for DeWalt Or Milwaukee sales and pounce on them.

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• #111Feb 1, 2025

  Looking to consolidate battery powered lawn and power tools, what are the pro and cons of each major manufacturer?

  We have DeWalt and EGO, I can't offer comparisons to others. But I can share my experience with them. DeWalt has been solid, no complaints. Love. My husband uses them more, and it's his preferred brand. (He builds things, I am the yard maintenance person) I can say Black and Decker is not my fave, I find them to be affordable but not great. I have had them over time myself when money very much mattered. Just not very powerful, maybe it was whatever models I owned. I remember having torque issues. EGO -We have had a mower for about 6 years, and added since then. I think the last addition was maybe 3 years ago maybe 4. We were gifted the mower and a trimmer when we moved in to the house and so sort of ended up with the EGO system. I usually do lot of research on things. I had not on this system and there was not much to add to at the beginning, they hadn't expanded their line at that time. The mower is ok. I can tell is is not as powerful as gas, it struggles some in taller grass, you can here the change in the motor. That is my biggest con on any of these tools, and the plastic body of the mower on the bottom is starting to crack. It gets the job done but it's not super powerful. I do like I can adjust the handle height (I am 5'6") and how compact is folds up for storage. I like how easy it is to adjust the height of the blade. Maybe the newer batteries or newer mowers have improved on the power issue, but IDK about the body. The first battery we got, one of the big ones, is only now starting to lose charge. We'll be buying a second larger one soon, they have a lot more options now. (We had two but we had a garage break in and the took our OG trimmer and one of the larger batteries =/) I love the leaf blower. It will even run a decent amount of time on the smaller batteries. The larger one is not always enough for the area I need to clear some times of the year. I have a plug in one that is a blower/sucker/mulcher, and I prefer the EGO, much more ergonomic. I wish they had a leaf vacuum/mulcher. The trimmer and brush cutter are fine over all. The smaller batteries work for a good amount of time with them. If I have a lot to trim, I might need two. I don't use the brush cutter much, but it has worked well on the stuff we have needed it for, mostly english ivy. Trimmer, I wish I had picked a different one, it's more if an edger and I need one thats more for clearing high grass and weeds, but it works well over all. Main complaints on the trimmer are it can be tricky to get it to advance string, it was easier when it was new, and the weight is top heavy, battery is on the top end, and can get tiring for my hands to hold for long periods of time. I am not sure if it would be different in the center though, this is probably just a hand strength thing, maybe I need to do more kettlebell workouts. I find all the tools to be fairly comfortable to use, ergonomic-wise. I have a Sunjoe pressure washer, which is a plug in. At the time I didn't know EGO made pressure washers, maybe they didn't then, but I kinda wish I had one now...but I'm fine w/ the plug in, I don't have much to pressure wash far from the house anyway. But now I know! Oh and we have almost a half acre lot, its not all grass, maybe 1/3. We have a lot of driveway to keep clear with the blower, lots of areas to use the trimmer. They get a lot of use. I guess my main feedback is compare the mowers first, then the other tools. They just don't need as much oomph, or get as much abuse as the mower does. I'm curious to hear other folks experiences with this and other brands. Over all I have been happy with EGO, but I have no experience with other brands. Going to follow along!

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• #112Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  I've gone in on the Milwaukee M18 Fuel system. Previously had DeWalt (the 20v Max line) with roommates and left it when we moved out, hence the switch. The Milwaukee stuff feels much better to me. It's probably overkill for my use case, but I also don't think it'll ever die on me? Also tends to have pretty good resale value and be in-demand, so I feel like the long term cost of ownership is lower too. Not that DeWalt isn't, but I see much lower prices on used dewalt gear. I've heard great things about Ryobi / Rigid / etc. too for most home DIYers, so I guess it depends a bit on what you're doing

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• #113Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  I would just keep an eye out for a good DeWalt kit deal at Home Depot, spend the money, and never worry about it again. Over the past seven years, I’ve had a Makita kit and a DeWalt kit, and now all my tools are Milwaukee. But aside from a couple of red tools I really enjoy using like the hydraulic impact driver and the Hackzall, I wish I had stuck with DeWalt. They felt more ergonomic for me personally.

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• #114Feb 1, 2025

  Looking to consolidate battery powered lawn and power tools, what are the pro and cons of each major manufacturer?

  EGO is my personal favorite for lawn stuff. They have everything from weed whips to riding mowers and chain saws. No power tools though. DeWalt, great for power tools and they do a couple of yard tools like weed whips and leaf blowers. Good quality/price Milwaukee, same as DeWalt, but they also have a few neat things like heated jackets and pants. And have better battery size than DeWalt. So I went with EGO and DeWalt. Which I've been building up for 10 years or so.

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• #115Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  I'd go Milwaukee or Makita for any corded tools, they'll last a lifetime. Anything with a battery is only going to last a few years so I'd go affordable over quality if it's only getting light use. DeWalt has always been okay, Ryobi has been drastically improving the quality compared to a few years ago and would also be a solid choice.

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• #116Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  So neither of the tools you are showing, are really worth investing it. Both of them have not really robust Battery Systems. In my house I have a mix between Ryobi and DeWalt. Ryobi has more silly fun things I have an air compressor that shaped like a cordless drill from Ryobi that DeWalt did not have at the time, I'm not sure if they do yet anyway. And I have a few small Ryobi items. I didn't really pick DeWalt it was kind of picked for me when I got married in 2007. Now my current DeWalt platform is not the same platform from 2007 as the battery technology has greatly improved. Why I choose DeWalt still when I made the change was because it had a better price point and availability in my region. A lot of the guys that worked for me who are trades people were Milwaukee guys. I'm a casual user I wasn't paying Milwaukee prices nor did I need the same type of tools that Milwaukee focused on. I'm not going to tell you which brand to get because you really won't go wrong on the top ones, what I am going to say is don't get yourself stuck on a single brand feel free to diversify across two brands, having two Chargers as a casual user is not going to be detrimental it's not like you're taking your whole toolbox with you to a job site and are limited in how much space is in your toolbox. Expect the brand to last you 10 years, as you're nearing that 10-year mark you're probably going to see a shift in Battery Technology or some other technology again and you'll start to migrate into another platform. Battery operated or not buy it for life they are buying for a generation.

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• #117Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  The answer is to not feel constrained to one ecosystem. For a situation where you're going to buy a bunch of batteries and need everything to work together (e.g. a contractor/company), this makes sense. For a DIY-er it's unnecessary. The tradeoff is to buy a premium brand (DeWalt/Milwaukee/Makita/Bosch) for your heavily used tools (e.g. drill/driver) or where there is a real quality/functionality benefit. Then buy a budget brand for all the other stuff. I have DeWalt as my main stuff, but there is no way I was paying a price premium to buy a DeWalt caulk gun and 18g nailer for the few times a year I need rhem, so I bought Ryobi.

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• #118Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  Dewalt. Just patiently watch for the sales to score good deals.

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• #119Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  I went with dewalt but almost purely because of their weedeater. I liked it the best and I can mix all of my batteries for all of my tools. Dewalt is also reasonably priced.

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• #120Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  I have DeWalt, and have been very pleased. The reason I chose the more expensive DeWalt over Ryobi was the Atomic line of 20V compact tools. The slightly smaller form factor made for noticeably less fatigue in my hands on longer projects. The variety of tools offered is quite nice, there are frequently sales, and I like that they're common enough that I can find an answer to almost any question I have come up with regarding their use and maintenance. The cordless power washer has really been surprisingly clutch, and the cordless fan is shockingly useful when car camping.

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• #121Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  Overtime you keep the tools and spend on batteries. You are picking a battery brand as much as a tool brand. Check the battery replacement prices in addition to the tool prices. I have dewalts and love them. Everyonce in a while I get a new set with batteries when they are on sale and keep going. I used ryobis and makitas. I am not buying ryobis again. Makitas are good.

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• #122Feb 1, 2025

  Which tool brand ecosystem would you invest in for 2025 and why for the occasionally frugal DIYer?

  Milwaukee has the highest quality and power (generally for a higher price) Dewalt is the best balance of price, quality, and selection Makita has great quality and the best selection, that extends beyond just construction tools

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• #123Jan 9, 2025

  These are the most recommended vacuum cleaners on Reddit (r/VacuumCleaners VS others) as of Jan 2025

  Not to much to explain. Did it with my old Dyson stick and adapts to DeWalt 20V batteries with [this.](https://a.co/d/ckFcNGt)

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• #124Jan 3, 2025

  Recommendations on Cordless Vacuum

  Im a loyal Dewalt tools fan and definitely have the yellow fever. Over the recent not so many years we’ve had several Dysons and even had to repair a couple. Then DeWalt brought out the cordless vacuum and my tool and domestic world collided. This thing is cordless and built for the trades to clear up after themselves, so will pick up plenty of dirt and dust. It even sucks that hard on carpet that it’s a struggle to push and is better dragged backwards. It does have a filter though that needs a regular clean out but after that it’s as good as new.

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