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Why Spring 2026 Is a Good Time to Buy
Spring is historically one of two good windows to buy power tools (the other is Black Friday). Retailers are clearing winter inventory to make room for outdoor equipment, and brands are running promotions ahead of the summer construction surge. In spring 2026 specifically, I've seen deeper-than-normal discounts on cordless drills, impact drivers, and combo kits -- largely because DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Makita are all pushing next-generation brushless lines and want to move legacy inventory.
That said, not every "deal" is actually a deal. Retailers routinely inflate list prices and then discount back to normal retail. I track prices on the tools I cover year-round, so I know which spring promotions represent genuine savings.
What's Actually on Sale Right Now
DeWalt 20V MAX Brushless Drill (DCD999B): Strong Buy
The DCD999B has dropped to around $149 tool-only at Home Depot and Amazon, which is $30-50 below its typical price. This is DeWalt's top-of-line brushless hammer drill with XR battery compatibility and three-speed transmission. If you're already in the DeWalt 20V ecosystem, this is the best time I've seen to add this drill.
If you need it with batteries, the DCD999P2 (2x 5Ah kit) has also dropped. But tool-only makes sense if you already own 20V MAX batteries from other DeWalt tools -- those batteries are fully compatible.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Impact Wrench (2767-20): Best Impact Deal
The Milwaukee 2767-20 1/2" high-torque impact wrench typically runs $219-239 tool-only. It's been sitting at $199 this spring at multiple retailers. For automotive work or heavy fastening, this is the tool I'd buy. 1,000 ft-lbs of nut-busting torque, Milwaukee's FUEL brushless motor, and compatibility with the full M18 battery system.
Makita XT269M 18V LXT Combo Kit: Best Kit Value This Spring
Two-tool combo kits almost always beat buying tools separately, and the XT269M (drill + impact driver with two 4Ah batteries and a charger) is at its spring low. For someone starting fresh with Makita 18V LXT -- the longest-running cordless platform from any major brand -- this is the right entry point. You get the drill, driver, two batteries, charger, and a bag for less than some brands charge for the drill alone.
Ryobi ONE+ Drill/Driver Kit (PCL206K2): Budget Pick
If you're doing occasional home repair and don't want to spend $150+ on a drill, the Ryobi ONE+ kit at $89 includes the drill, two batteries, and a charger. Ryobi doesn't match the power or durability of DeWalt or Milwaukee for heavy use, but for hanging pictures, assembling furniture, and light DIY, it's more than adequate. The ONE+ battery system also means you can add tools cheaply over time -- over 300 products share the same battery.
What I'd Wait On
Circular Saws
Spring discounts on circular saws have been thin this year. The tools I track haven't moved meaningfully from their normal pricing. Hold out for Memorial Day, when Home Depot and Lowe's traditionally run their biggest saw promotions.
Miter Saws
Same story -- miter saw pricing has been flat. The window to buy is Memorial Day weekend (last weekend of May) and the spring DIY sale at Home Depot, which typically runs in late April to early May.
Outdoor Power Equipment
Battery-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and string trimmers will be on sale through Memorial Day. Don't rush -- the deals get better as the outdoor season peaks. The exception is if a specific item is listed as "clearance" at your local store (in-store clearance doesn't wait).
How to Know If a "Sale" Is Real
Use CamelCamelCamel to look up any Amazon product's price history before buying. A tool "on sale" from $299 to $249 is meaningless if it was $229 in January. I do this for every tool I recommend -- if the price history shows a genuine low, I'll call it out explicitly.
Also worth knowing: Home Depot and Lowe's price-match each other and usually Amazon as well. If you find a better price at one of them, bring the receipt to the other and ask for the match.
Spring 2026 Deal Calendar
- Now through April 30: Best window for drills, impact drivers, combo kits
- Early May: Home Depot Spring Sale -- historically strong on hand and power tools
- Memorial Day weekend (May 23-26): Best prices of the year on saws, outdoor tools, and large equipment
- Father's Day (June 15): Gift-oriented promotions -- good for starter kits and accessories
Bookmark this page -- we update it as promotions come and go.
Bottom Line
Spring 2026 is a genuinely good window for drills, impact drivers, and combo kits. The DeWalt DCD999B, Milwaukee 2767-20, and Makita XT269M are all at real discounts, not inflated-list fake sales. If you need any of those tools, buy now. If you're shopping for saws or outdoor equipment, hold for Memorial Day.
