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My 12+ favorite Memorial Day lawn and outdoor deals: Last chance to save on grills, toolkits, and more
Memorial Day is coming to a close, and so are the savings. And whether you're looking to pick up your first DIY toolkit or are looking for a specific piece of lawn equipment, retailers like Lowe's, Home Depot, and even Amazon and Best Buy have significant markdowns on everything from lawn mowers to cordless drills. I compiled a list of the best holiday sales from brands like Craftsman, DeWalt, and Kobalt, but hurry, these savings won't last.
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My favorite Memorial Day lawn and outdoor deals
- Current price: $4,000
- Regular price: $5,000
While Best Buy might not be your first choice when shopping for a new lawn mower, you can snag the Greenworks Crossover 80V zero-turn mower for $1,000 off, bringing the price to $4,000. The 42-inch cutting deck makes quick work of most suburban and rural lawns up to 2.5 acres with up to a 90-minute runtime. The rear storage bin can hold up to 200 pounds, making it perfect for hauling small tools or bags of mulch and potting soil as you care for your lawn over the spring and summer.
- Current price: $650
- Regular price: $1,000
Whether you need to organize your garage or tool shed, this 9-drawer cabinet from Craftsman has enough space for your hand and power tools and other equipment for repairing cars, DIY projects, home maintenance, and lawn care.
- Current price: $499
- Regular price: $899
DeWalt is one of the most trusted names in power tools, and right now at Home Depot, you can grab the 6-tool ToughSystem combo kit for almost 50% off, bringing the price to just $499. The kit includes a regular and impact drill, circular saw, sander, angle grinder, reciprocating saw, a charging station, two batteries, and a storage tote.
- Current price: $1,742
- Regular price: $2,200
Kamado Joe is the gold standard for charcoal grills, and you can grab the Classic Joe III at Best Buy for 20% off, bringing the price down to a more reasonable $1,742. The ceramic interior reflects and radiates heat for more even, consistent cooking, smoking, and baking. The 3-tier design lets you cook multiple dishes simultaneously, while an integrated smoke chamber turns your grill into a BBQ smoker in a snap.
More Memorial Day lawn and outdoor deals
- Kobalt 80V 21-inch push mower: $499 (save $299 at Lowe's): This is a compact, battery-powered push mower with a 21-inch cutting deck and grass clippings bag. It includes a charger and two batteries.
- Milwaukee 18V 7-tool kit: $499 (save $500 at Home Depot): This power tool combo kit includes a regular and an impact drill, circular saw, grinder, multi-tool, work light, reciprocating saw, charger, two batteries, and a carrying bag.
- Craftsman V20 Max cordless drill combo: $99 (save $50 at Amazon): This cordless drill combo includes a regular power drill and impact drill for working with masonry, wood, and other common construction materials.
- Greenworks 80V 3-tool combo kit: $600 (save $500 at Best Buy): This combo kit includes a 21-inch battery-powered mower, a 13-inch string trimmer, a leaf blower, a battery, and a charging station.
- Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0: $250 (save $95 at Amazon): Looking for a new bonfire this season? The Solo Stove can fit around four to six people.
- Craftsman VersaStack 230-piece SAE/Metric tool set: $99 (save $100 at Lowe's): This hand tool kit includes three ratchet wrench handles, hex wrenches, crescent wrenches, sockets, and driver bits in both SAE standard and Metric measurements.
- Kidde multi purpose fire extiguisher: $25 (save $12 at Amazon): Keep one near your grill or firepit this summer to prevent accidental damage from wood, paper, grease, and electrical fires.
- Weber Spirirt E-210 gas grill: $399 (save $310 at Amazon): This compact propane grill is the perfect size for balconies and smaller patios while still providing enough cooking space for everything from burgers to ribs.
- EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra with Smart Home Panel 2: $5,700 (save $1,430 at Home Depot): The perfect bundle deal for anyone looking to add an emergency power solution to their home, with both an EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra portable powerstation and Smart Home Panel 2 system for whole-home power in emergencies. Stack up to 6 Delta Pro Ultra units together for up to one month of backup power.
FAQs
When is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day in the US is on Monday, May 26th. And while the bulk of the best deals will go live day-of, you can find great discounts on grills, lawn mowers, and more at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Lowe's, and Home Depot.
How did I choose these Memorial Day deals?
Not all deals are created equal. Since Memorial Day is better known for lawn and garden deals, I only chose the steepest discounts from the most trusted brands, like Kobalt, Blink, and EcoFlow, to help you find the right fit for your lawn and your budget.
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