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Best Labor Day tool deals at Amazon’s sale: Save now on Ryobi, Dewalt, Black & Decker, more
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Tools are essential for making tasks easier, quicker and more efficient, but they can be expensive. That’s why we’ve curated the best Labor Day tool deals to help you accomplish your home improvement projects, maintain your woodworking hobby or just make repairs around the house without breaking the bank.
Now is the perfect time to stock your toolkit with the best tools from Amazon’s Labor Day sale, featuring top brands like Dewalt, Black and Decker, Ryobi and more.
The best Amazon tool deals to shop ahead of Labor Day
These tools are perfect additions to your home or garage. With these deals, you can upgrade your toolkit at a fraction of the cost. Plus, if you’re a Prime member, many of these items can arrive in just two days.
Dewalt 20V Max cordless drill: $99 (45% off)
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Here’s a chance to snag a powerful and bestselling handheld drill from Dewalt for 45% off its usual price. During Amazon’s Labor Day sale, you can buy this drill for just $99.
This popular drill comes with one rechargeable battery pack and a charger, along with a handy contractor bag to carry all of its components. The drill has a maximum rotation speed of 1,500 RPM. It also features 16 clutch positions and delivers 300 unit watts of power out, which makes it ideal for a wide range of applications.
The Dewalt 20V Max also provides a 0.5-inch single-sleeve ratcheting chuck that offers a tight bit of gripping strength, along with an ergonomic handle for superior comfort and control. What’s also super convenient is that the removable battery that comes with the drill also works with many of Dewalt’s other handheld power tools.
Ryobi 18V cordless cultivator: $214 (save 24%)
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The Ryobi 18V One+ Cultivator is a versatile tool for people who love gardening. It has adjustable tines for easy garden preparation, and you can choose from three modes for different tasks. It’s compact, lightweight and comes with a long-lasting battery. Plus, it’s backed by a three-year warranty.
It’s on sale for $199 now this Labor Day (regularly $280).
Ryobi 12V cordless rotary tool kit: $53 (save 34%)
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Looking to take your woodworking projects to the next level? This budget-friendly rotary tool kit is a great option.
Each kit includes a 12-volt cordless rotary tool, 35 accessories, three attachments, a wrench, an accessory storage case, a USB cable and an operator’s manual. It’s a great starter kit for cutting, sanding, polishing, engraving and more.
You can get 34% off on this Ryobi rotary tool kit now at Amazon ahead of Labor Day.
Black and Decker 20V Max Powerconnect cordless drill with 100-piece kit: Save 9%
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The Black and Decker 20V Max Powerconnect cordless drill kit comes with a 100-piece accessories kit, perfect for common household jobs and DIY projects. Use this cordless drill on wood, metal and plastic with a powerful motor that reaches up to 750 RPM. The kit includes a variety of bits and accessories, and the drill is designed with a 24-position clutch to prevent stripping and overdriving screws. A storage case keeps everything organized and ready for your next task.
This cordless drill set, which is now $64 for Labor Day, was originally $70.
Dewalt 20V Max orbital sander: $110 (save 38%)
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With a brushless motor, Dewalt’s orbital sander delivers unmatched efficiency for smooth sanding. Adjust the speed from 8,000 to 12,000 OPM to tackle any task. Its low-profile design ensures precise sanding, and the replaceable eight-hole hook-and-loop sanding pad makes paper changes a breeze. Say goodbye to dust issues with the dust-sealed switch, too. It’s a must-have for any tool lover.
Right now, it’s marked down to $110 (regularly $179).
Black and Decker 20V Max Powerconnect cordless jig saw: 14% off
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The Black and Decker 20V Max PowerConnect jig saw offers flexible use, allowing you to make straight, curved, angle and plunged cuts with precision. It features a variable-speed trigger for enhanced control and tool-free blade changes for quick swaps of both U and T shank blades. Additionally, the jig saw includes a 45-degree bevel shoe for angled cuts, a wire guard for precise cutting and a built-in dust blower to keep things clean as you work.
This jigsaw is not on sale for $60, which is 14% off its $70 list price.
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Hackzall: $125 (save 32%)
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The Milwaukee 2719-21 M18 Fuel hackzall is a high-performance, one-handed reciprocating saw with superior speed and maneuverability. Its compact design, low vibration and advanced features ensure optimal performance and durability in challenging cutting applications. You’ll be surprised how big of a project this little saw can take on.
It’s on sale now for $125 at Amazon’s Labor Day sale (regularly $185).
Tupperware and some of its subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the once-iconic food container maker said in a statement late Tuesday.
The company has suffered from dwindling sales following a surprise surge during the COVID-19 pandemic, when legions of people stuck at home tried their hands at cooking, which increased demand for Tupperware’s colorful plastic containers with flexible airtight seals.
A post-pandemic rise in costs of raw materials and shipping, along with higher wages, also hurt Tupperware’s bottom line.
Last year, it warned of “substantial doubt” about its ability to keep operating in light of its poor financial position.
“Over the last several years, the Company’s financial position has been severely impacted by the challenging macroeconomic environment,” president and CEO Laurie Ann Goldman said in a statement announcing the bankruptcy filing.
“As a result, we explored numerous strategic options and determined this is the best path forward,” Goldman said.
The company said it would seek court approval for a sale process for the business to protect its brand and “further advance Tupperware’s transformation into a digital-first, technology-led company.”
The Orlando, Florida-based firm said it would also seek approval to continue operating during the bankruptcy proceedings and would continue to pay its employees and suppliers.
“We plan to continue serving our valued customers with the high-quality products they love and trust throughout this process,” Goldman said.
The firm’s shares were trading at $0.5099 Monday, well down from $2.55 in December last year.
Tupperware said it had implemented a strategic plan to modernize its operations and drive efficiencies to ignite growth following the appointment of a new management team last year.
“The Company has made significant progress and intends to continue this important transformation work.”
In its filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, Tupperware listed assets of between $500 million and $1 billion and liabilities of between $1 billion and $10 billion.
The filing also said it had between 50,000 and 100,000 creditors.
Tupperware lost popularity with consumers in recent years and an initiative to gain distribution through big-box chain Target failed to reverse its fortunes.
The company’s roots date to 1946, when chemist Earl Tupper “had a spark of inspiration while creating molds at a plastics factory shortly after the Great Depression,” according to Tupperware’s website.
“If he could design an airtight seal for plastic storage containers, like those on a paint can, he could help war-weary families save money on costly food waste.”
Over time, Tupper’s containers became popular that many people referred to any plastic food container as Tupperware. And people even threw “Tupperware parties” in their homes to sell the containers to friends and neighbors.
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