5 Deals for Outdoor Upkeep: Home Depot Sale, 24% off Craftsman Power Tools

Spring has come rather early this year, and odds are your lawn popped up from all that brown winter scrub a lot faster that you bargained for. So before the season really kicks into gear, it's time to work on hedge trimming and grass cutting. This month we've already begun seeing a number of sales on lawn and garden care products. And to motivate you, we've rounded up an assortment of deals on outdoor tools that'll revive your lawn and outdoor spaces. (And if you're in the market for a mower, be sure to check out our guide.)

1. Craftsman Power Lawn Tools Sale
   Vendor: Sears
   Discount: Up to 24% off
   Shipping: From $20 s&h or free shipping on some items

   Is It Worth It?: Time to get mowin'! Or weed wacking! Or washin'. You'll find all the tools you need for your next outdoor project at a steal during Sears' Craftsman power lawn and garden tools sale. We like the Craftsman WeedWacker 25cc Gas Trimmer (pictured) for $69.99 because it not only boasts a 25cc 2-cycle engine and dual line bump cutting head, but a 2-year full warranty in case something goes awry. You can also find more tool selections here.

2. Home Depot Black Friday is Back Sale
   Discount: Up to 50% off
   Shipping: $6.64 s&h or free shipping on some items

   Is It Worth It?: Save up to 50% off nearly 7,000 items at Home Depot during its Black Friday is Back Sale. Prices start at just 79 cents. Plus, take an extra $10 off orders of $100 or more via coupon code "SPRINGBF". From patio sets to the pictured Hampton Bay Kristin 3-Light 72" Hanging Mini-Chandelier for $59.98, this Back to Black Friday Sale yields a number of price lows.

3. Suncast 63-Gallon Outdoor Storage Box
   Vendor: Home Depot
   Price: $29.88 in-store only
   Lowest By: $33

   Is It Worth It?: With the garage full of winter clothes and winter tools, it's time to invest in additional storage for your new yard tools. Head to your nearby Home Depot to pick up this outdoor storage box (but first search model number "YHD63" to determine its local availability). This Editors' Choice storage container features built-in handles and rollers and measures 46" x 24" x 18". Plus, it's made in the USA from durable resin construction.

4. 2 Scotts Snap Pac Weed & Fed Fertilizers bundled with a Scotts Snap Spreader
   Vendor: Home Depot
   Price: $45.96 in-cart with free shipping
   Lowest by: $62

   Is It Worth It?: Here's another Editors' Choice deal on a bundle that costs $95.94 before the price drops to just $45.96 in-cart. By purchasing two Scotts Snap Pac Weed & Feed Fertilizers and the Scotts Snap Spreader you'll grow up to 8,000-square-feet of fresh green grass. Note that these items are backordered but can still be purchased at this price.

5. Makita 38-Piece Impact Drill / Driver Bit Set
   Vendor: Home Depot
   Price: $9.88 with free in-store pickup
   Lowest By: $3

   Is It Worth It?: Can't find the right size drill bit because your neighbor still hasn't returned your set. Well, for just $10 you can pick up Makita's 38-piece drill and driver bit set, which features Ultra-Lok hex shanks compatible with all quick-change connector systems, black oxide coating, and more.

Front page photo credit: Murielle's Garden

Lou Carlozo is a dealnews contributing writer. He covers personal finance for Reuters Wealth, and was most recently the managing editor of WalletPop.com, and before that a veteran columnist at the Chicago Tribune.

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