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As far as “practical gifts” go, tools are among the most exciting to give and receive — especially when you nab an incredible deal. After all, a brand-new drill or a bulk-buy hand tool set is worth more than the sum of its parts. When you’re shopping for a handy spouse or an aspiring DIY-er, the physical tool is a gateway to the real gift: an entire world of home improvements, creative endeavors and tinkering projects that just became possible.

We might not know which tools are perfect for your recipient and their usual projects, but there’s certainly no shortage of holiday tool deals to choose from. Check out the best last-minute deals on power tools, tool storage, tool gift bundles and other home repair staples.

$99 Drills and Drivers at Lowe’s

DEWALT 20-volt Max 1/2-in Brushless Cordless Drill (2 Li-ion Batteries Included and Charger Included)
Lowe’s

You can save up to $90 on select Dewalt, Kobalt and Craftsman drills and impact drivers during the Lowe’s holiday sale. All six tools (and one battery pack) are marked down to $99 through December 24th, but only while supplies last. 

The deal applies to the following drills:

These $99 drills make easy gifts, as most models include a spare battery pack, charger and a soft carrying case. 

View All Drill Deals at Lowe’s

Free Bare Tool Bundle Deal at Home Depot

Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless 4-Mode 1/2 in. Impact Wrench (Tool Only) and Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 6-1/2 in. Lightweight Circular Saw and General Purpose Blade (Tool-Only)
Home Depot

Home Depot is giving away free bare tools and battery packs (up to two per purchase) when you purchase a qualifying power tool kit. Select Ryobi, Dewalt, Ridgid, Milwaukee and Makita tool kits are featured in this promotion, many of which are on sale already. 

Shop Home Depot Tool Kit Deals

Each brand and tool system has a different roster of free add-ons, such as: 

The Ryobi, Dewalt and Ridgid gift offer ends on January 1st, while you can claim Milwaukee and Makita gifts through January 29th. All tool kit bundles come with free two-day shipping. 

Milwaukee PACKOUT Orders up to $90 Off at Acme Tools

Milwaukee Tools PACKOUT™ 2-Drawer Tool Box
Acme Tools

Through January 29th, you can take advantage of Acme Tools’ spend-and-save promotion on Milwaukee PACKOUT tool storage. Spend $199+ to save $50 on qualifying PACKOUT products, or spend $299+ to save $90. The included PACKOUT components are already on sale for approximately 30% off, so you can rack up some serious savings on this popular modular storage solution. 

Eligible PACKOUT organizers include:

View PACKOUT Deals at Acme Tools

Walmart Tool Gift Sets 

Zimtown 39pcs Household Hand Tool Set, w/ Case, for General Household DIY Home Repair, Pink
Walmart

Experienced contractors have little use for multi-pack hand tool kits, but they are a perfect gift for anyone looking to start a tool collection. Walmart sells an assortment of kits featuring vibrant color schemes, specially crafted tools for little hands and even licensed Marvel characters.

You Can’t Go Wrong with a Multi-Tool

Gerber Gear 30-001364N Suspension-NXT, 15-in-1 Multitool Knife and Nite Ize DoohicKey Keychain Multi Tool
Amazon

If practicality is your main gift-giving consideration, it’s hard to beat a solidly constructed multi-tool. Multi-tools are the gift that keeps on giving, after all — you can’t put a price on the satisfaction of needing immediate access to a flat-head screwdriver or an awl and having one readily available.

Generic “gifts for him”-style multi-tools are notoriously unreliable in terms of quality, so it’s definitely worth springing for a tried-and-true brand (especially at a significant discount). We suggest the following multi-tool deals: 

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