Six Home Improvement Tools You Can Buy for Under $20 on Prime Day
Amazon Big Deal Days is running from October 7th to 8th, and before it ends, Lifehacker will be sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price tracking tools.
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Simple, basic hand tools are a must. Whether you need to tackle simple jobs around the house or just be prepared for the occasional minor repair, every home should have at least a basic tool set. Prime Day is a great time to get started, as you can assemble a set of essential hand tools for under $100:
Prime Day’s best deal on a screwdriver set
A screwdriver of the right size and type is an absolute must. This 10-piece magnetic set from Amartisan guarantees you’ll have the Phillips or flathead screwdriver you need for any job, from wallboards to cabinet hinges and furniture assembly. And with 41% off, it’s under $10.
Prime Day’s best deal on a wrench set
You’ll be surprised how much you can do with two adjustable wrenches! This durable, corrosion-resistant set is available at Workpro with a 22% discount . For just $18, you’ll get two tools that will make any job, from simple plumbing to light mechanical work, much easier.
Prime Day’s best deals on utility knives
If you’ve ever felt embarrassed about cutting something with a kitchen knife during a home renovation (like me), you’ll understand why this set of three utility knives from Workpro is so essential for your home. They feature easy blade changes, fold neatly, and are suitable for any use—and you can get them at over 40% off.
Prime Day’s best deal on Hammer
Hammers are the simplest (and arguably most useful) tools in the universe, but a cheap one will almost certainly fail (I once had a brand-new hammer head fall off the first time I swung it. I don’t recommend it). This hammer from Irwin is simple yet reliable, and it’s almost 20% off on Prime Day.
Prime Day’s best deal on a set of heads
Adjustable wrenches are essential and often the best tool, but sometimes a simple socket set, like this one from Craftsman , is much more effective. This set will save you when you need to loosen a bolt that’s in an awkward position or is so stuck that using a wrench is a chore.
Prime Day’s best deal on the Basic Set
Buying tools individually is always a better deal—even at this price—but if you just need a few basic tools that you’ll use once a year, this 15-piece essential set will give you everything you need at a reasonable price, and it’s under $15 (over 40% off).
Looking for something different? Retailers like Walmart and Best Buy are running Prime Day sales, which are especially helpful if you don’t have an Amazon Prime subscription.
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Walmart’s Prime Day sale runs from 7:00 PM ET on October 6th through October 12th and includes discounts of up to 50%. This is an especially great deal for those with a Walmart+ subscription.
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Best Buy’s Prime Day sale runs from September 27th to October 12th and is one of the best tech sales in the world. It’s especially great for My Best Buy Plus or Total members.
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Target’s Prime Day sale runs from October 5th to 11th, with discounts up to 50%. Joining Circle is free.