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Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. 

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are nearly here. Starting the day after Thanksgiving and extending through the weekend and into Monday, there will be deals at basically every major store in the country. You don’t have to wait until then to score, though. Discounts have already started at places like Amazon, Walmart, and Target.

If you’re trying to do a little home improvement, this could be the time to load up on tools, decor, or whatever else you need. Here are the best early Black Friday deals we’ve found so far.

The best early Black Friday deals on cordless drills

The other night, someone came to buy a big piece of furniture I listed on Facebook Marketplace. It was bolted into the wall so I got out my drill which, stylishly, happens to be pink. He deadpanned, “That’s adorable.” Reader, it is adorable—but it’s also functional. Everyone, from a sporadic little DIYer in a small rental apartment like me to a true weekend warrior on a suburban estate, needs a good drill. If you don’t have one or need a new one, adorable or otherwise, start here:

• First up, my pink drill set, which includes not only the adorable drill, but a hammer, level, various screwdrivers, and a variety of other implements, is on sale for $30 instead of the $50 I paid. It’s not as powerful as the others on this list, but it works surprisingly well.

• Now, some heavier hitters if you need them. The Milwaukee 18-volt cordless drill set in on sale for $99, 50% off its regular price. It comes with a 2-amp-hour battery, a charger, and a tool bag, and it’s a good tool for building a new cordless kit or to replace an existing Milwaukee drill. Since batteries are often the most expensive part of a cordless tool set, a quality set that comes with a battery and charger for under $100 is a good deal.

• More Milwaukee: The Milwaukee 18-volt cordless quarter-inch impact driver set is also on sale for $99, 50% off its typical price. This set comes with a 2-amp-hour battery, a charger, and a tool bag. This is a good companion to a Milwaukee drill, and a good addition to a tool set that uses 18-volt Milwaukee batteries—it can drive fasteners with more force than a regular drill, and can help you get through tougher materials like 2x4s more easily.

• Finally, a Ryobi 18-volt cordless drill set with three batteries is on sale for $148.97, 44% off its usual price. This set is an excellent starter set because it comes with a 1.5-amp-hour battery, 1 2-amp-hour battery, and a 4-amp-hour battery, as well as a charger. Extra batteries are an oft-overlooked, but essential, part of any new cordless tool collection.

The best early Black Friday deals on saws and cutting tools

I recently made a shelf by hand, and I had to cut it with a hand saw—which, inexplicably, is something I have lying around in my tiny Manhattan apartment. I had to manually hack away at that piece of wood. I am a small woman. It took me 20 minutes. You know what I needed? A cordless saw. I don’t have room for that, so I’m stuck like this, but you? You could get one. Do it for me. Here are two great options:

• The Ryobi 18-volt cordless 7 ¼-inch compound miter saw is on sale for $159, 52% off its regular price. This saw can cut compound angles for trim and woodworking projects without needing to be plugged into an outlet, so you have more flexibility in where and when you work. It comes with a 4-amp-hour battery and charger, which makes it a good addition to a Ryobi cordless tool set, as it can make up to 900 cuts per charge on the battery.

• The Milwaukee 18-volt oscillating multitool set is on sale for $99, 50% off its regular price. It comes with a 1.5-amp-hour battery and a charger. It can cut, shape, and trim things like pipe and plaster, plus sand everything for a fine finish. It’s a hard worker for a good price.

• It’s not a saw, but it’s also not not a saw: Have you ever considered getting a mini chainsaw? This one from Greenworks can be operated with one hand and is on sale for $85 instead of $100. You can use it in the traditional way to cut some firewood or prune some bushes, but it comes in handy around the house, too. Cut PVC pipe when you’re doing a little plumbing project, for instance. Again, it’s operable with one hand but powerful enough to demonstrate usefulness in a variety of ways.

The best early Black Friday deals on combo tool sets

If I had the space, I would want a whole work station for my silly little projects. I’d want every tool on the market and I’d start with the combo tools that pack a bunch of goodies into one. Here are two I’d consider if I were you:

• The Milwaukee 18-volt seven-tool combo set is on sale for $500, 50% off its regular price. It comes with a drill, an impact driver, a circular saw, a one-handed compact reciprocating saw, an oscillating multitool, an angle-grinder, a work light, two 3-amp-hour batteries, a charger, and a tool bag. This is a real all-in-one set that is as suitable for a first-timer as a regular DIY wizard.

• DeWalt’s first appearance on our list is a good one: The DeWalt three-tool combo set is on sale for $399, 33% off its regular price. This set comes with a drill, a driver, an oscillating multitool, two 6-amp-hour batteries, a charger, and a tool bag. This is a solid set for most home maintenance projects and the batteries can last a long time.

What stores have the best sales on Black Friday?

Nowadays, both large retailers and small businesses compete for Black Friday shoppers, so you can expect practically every store to run sales through Monday, December 1, 2025. The “best” sales depend on your needs, but in general, the biggest discounts tend to come from larger retailers who can afford lower prices: think places like Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Home Depot. You can find all the best sales from major retailers on our live blog. 

Are Black Friday deals worth it?

In short, yes, Black Friday still offers discounts that can be rare throughout the rest of the year. If there’s something you want to buy, or you’re shopping for gifts, it’s a good time to look for discounts on what you need, especially tech sales, home improvement supplies, and fitness tech. Of course, if you need to save money, the best way to save is to not buy anything. 

Are Cyber Monday deals better than Black Friday?

Black Friday used to be bigger for major retailers and more expensive tech and appliances, while Cyber Monday was for cheaper tech and gave smaller businesses a chance to compete online. Nowadays, though, distinction is almost meaningless. Every major retailer will offer sales on both days, and the smart move is to know what you want, use price trackers or refer to guides like our live blog that use price trackers for you, and don’t stress over finding the perfect timing.