If You Buy Nothing Else on Prime Day, Buy This Electric Screwdriver.
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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If you’re steadfastly ignoring the Prime Day sale but don’t have a power screwdriver yet, you might want to do yourself a favor and pick up just one thing during the sale: this cordless DeWalt model . It’s 17% off, which is nice, but more importantly, it will completely change the way you approach housework because you’ll use it constantly, resulting in fewer accidents. (And if you’ve ever tried to use a screwdriver one-handed while holding onto a ladder, you’ll appreciate having a power screwdriver more than anything else.)
Another thing I really like about this screwdriver is that it’s USB-chargeable, so I won’t forget it in the shed or workshop—it can charge anywhere, and I’ll always have it handy. I use it at least once a week, if not more often to prevent escalating situations around the house. Here are a few times I’ve used it in the last month alone:
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Tightening two kitchen cabinet hinges that had gradually become loose.
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I’m building a plyometric unit for my wife’s home gym.
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Replacing a light fixture that has stopped working
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Strengthening a wobbly towel rack by installing some anchors and new screws
Whenever I notice something is loose or doesn’t look right, I can grab this tool and just take care of it.
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.