Best Black Friday Deals on DIY Gadgets

Tools are getting smarter, as is all the equipment you need to DIY your home. Whether you’re saving money on your energy bill or cutting down an ice sculpture with a chainsaw, there’s sure to be a cool gadget or smart piece of technology for your project. All that ingenuity comes at a cost, however, so whether you’re shopping a favorite DIYer on your list or hoping to save on home improvements this season, it’s worth finding deals on DIY gadgets and appliances. Here’s the best I found.

Intelligent Visualization

Whether you’re running a wire through a wall or checking for leaks, these imaging tech gadgets will help you complete tasks quickly and safely.

• The FLIR iOS imaging attachment normally costs $350, but is currently on sale for $199.99 with a 43% discount. You can use the FLIR device to detect heat and water leaks, making it a great gadget for anyone interested in weatherproofing their home as well as dealing with frozen pipes. The thermal camera attachment is only compatible with iOS phones with a Lightning port, so Android users will have to forgo this deal.

• The Spakyzo endoscope retails for $26.59, which is 34% off its regular price. This camera can be installed in tight spaces so you can see before hitting walls, when searching for fallen equipment in tight spaces, or to check the condition of air ducts. It is compatible with iOS and Android devices and connects via an app.

Protective equipment

It’s important to protect yourself from injury while working on DIY projects—and luckily, protections have gotten smarter over the years.

• The Walker headphones are on sale for $40.08, which is 20% off their regular price. These headphones muffle sounds in hazardous areas while amplifying safe sounds, making them ideal for the home workshop where you may need to hear what’s going on around you while protecting your ears from unsafe decibel levels. They also have an audio jack for listening to music.

• The 3M Worktunes headphones are on sale for $43.17, which is 48% off their regular price. These headphones are professionally rated for hearing protection when working with tools and have built-in Bluetooth connectivity so you can listen while you work. You can also take calls and use voice commands to control your device wirelessly and without removing your hearing protection.

• Schwer’s cut-resistant work gloves usually cost $20.99, but on Black Friday they’re on sale for $11.99 with a 43% discount. These gloves are cut-resistant and non-slip, making them a good choice for working with sharp tools, especially knives and chisels. They are equipped with a touch screen, which allows you to use the device without removing your gloves.

Smart home modernization

Any DIY enthusiast loves a smart home upgrade they can install themselves that can make their home safer or help them save money on their energy bills.

• The Eufy Fingerprint Smart Lock retails for $99.99, which is 41% off the regular price. It’s a keyless smart lock that can be controlled by your device, with a fingerprint ID panel for added security. It’s compatible with Apple Home, Alexa, and Google smart home systems, and you can install it yourself on most standard doors. Before purchasing, check your specific door against the manufacturer’s recommendations.

• A set of three Kasa smart light switches sells for $35.99, 40% off the regular price. These switches can be installed anywhere you already have a light switch using the installation guide provided by the Kasa app. These switches are compatible with Apple Home, Alexa, Siri, and Google and can work without a hub if you prefer to control them via an app from your device.

• The Honeywell Smart Thermostat is on sale for $99.99, which is 43% off its regular price. This smart thermostat works with Alexa and Google and can be controlled from your device through the Honeywell app. It can be used to enroll in some utility providers’ demand response programs, which can help you save energy and money.

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With the right jig, it’s much easier to set up to measure twice and cut once: drilling holes in the right place, lining up parts the way you want, and achieving top-notch accuracy and speed becomes much easier.

• The Kreg K4 Pocket Hole Tool is on sale for $64.99, which is 34% off the regular price. This jig comes with a special long tapered drill bit, screwdriver bit, pegs and an adjustable bench jig to drill perfect pocket holes for corner joints.

• The DeWalt Door Lock Installation Kit retails for $27.99, which is 48% off the regular price. The kit includes two hole saws designed to fit standard lock parts and a jig for precise alignment when drilling.

• The Dremel Drill Press Stand allows you to turn your Dremel rotary tool into a mini drill press for precise angled holes. It’s currently on sale for $38.22, which is 50% off its regular price. This drill press attachment allows you to set up your Dremel tool for holes drilled to a specific depth, as well as set the angle for drilling.

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