Both Lowe and The Home Depot feature many of the home repair tools recommended by Wirecutter, as well as many of our smart home choices. Lowe’s and The Home Depot began releasing their Black Friday offers in early November, and both retailers plan to extend their discounts until Dec. 2. Whether you’re looking to replace a ceiling fan or turn your house into a smart home, one of these dealers should be able to help you for less.
LG WT7300C washing machine (white) (Home Depot)
Transaction price: $ 700; street price: 900 USD
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LG WT7300C washing machine (white) (Lowe’s)
Transaction price: $ 700; street price: $ 900
Read an overview of the best washing machines (and matching dryers).
Our best-performing, best-charged washing machine picker, the LG WT7300C, kicks in at $ 700. While they don’t remove stains and gently treat the material like a front loader, top loaders can be great for odor resistance. This is the first offer we’ve seen on this efficient and reliable washer, so now is a great time to save if you’re passionate about designing an overload washer.
Cricut Explore Air 2 cutting machine
Transaction price: 180 USD; street price: 227 USD
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Our best electronic cutting machine, the Cricut Explore Air, is available for $ 2,180. This machine may not be as fast as other electronic cutters, but it compensates by offering an impressive project and gallery, smooth cutting, and the easiest software to learn. Usually we see such discounts running out quickly, so pinch this handy tool for as long as you can.
Tile Mate (2020) Bluetooth Tracker
Special price: 18 USD; street price: $ 25
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Our best Bluetooth tracker is currently down to $ 18. While this isn’t the best price we’ve seen at Tile Mate (2020), it’s still worth considering if you’re tired of losing your keys. In the latest iteration, Bluetooth has a range of 200 feet and, like the 2019 version, features a longer-lasting rechargeable battery.
Google Nest Hub smart display
Transaction price: $ 50; street price: $ 90
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Currently, for $ 50, you can snatch our useful smart display without selecting a camera, without the Google Nest Hub. This is the lowest price we’ve seen for this choice, which offers smart home capabilities like the Hub Max, so if you’re looking for a compact smart display that doesn’t have a built-in camera, it’s a great way to save.
Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker (3rd Generation)
Special price: 19 USD; street price: 30 USD
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For the same price we saw on Prime Day, the Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker (3rd generation) is on sale for $ 19, with a store pickup. A small smart speaker is a great way to get Alexa to other parts of your house cheaply – especially if speaker quality isn’t the main concern. This store is currently also available from Amazon, but they have stock issues.
Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display
Transaction price: $ 45; street price: $ 70
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At the lowest price of $ 45, the Amazon Echo Show 5 with Alexa smart display and smaller screen does everything a larger Echo Show can do with just a smaller screen. This is a great way to save money if you are in the market for a smart display that doesn’t take up too much space on your bathroom counter or bedside table.
DeWalt DCD701F2 Xtreme 12V Max Brushless 3/8 Inch Drill / Drive Kit
Transaction price: $ 80; street price: $ 100
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If you plan to go beyond the most basic home development tasks, a drill will make the job faster and easier. Compact yet powerful, the best selection of the best drill is currently the lowest we’ve seen. The DeWalt DCD701F2 12V brushless 3/8 inch drill / drive kit combines power, comfort and convenience in a way that none of our tested drills. Powerful enough for any home project, it has a built-in illuminated LED and a practical belt hook if you want to let go of the most comfortable grip ever.
