Labor Day Tool and Outdoor Deals Worth a Second Look

Introduction

Labor Day is one of those odd moments in the tool calendar where the flyer deals look routine but the online specials quietly hide the real value. This roundup walks through the products that genuinely earned attention this season, from DeWalt’s surprisingly strong 12V line to outdoor power equipment and backyard cooking. Some of these deals are worth grabbing immediately, while a couple are better left until the right sale shows up elsewhere.

DeWalt 20V Max Brushless 1/2-inch Hammer Drill

At $120, this sits squarely in the Goldilocks zone of DeWalt’s lineup. It is not the basic brushed model, which is best avoided, and it is not the top-line XR pro grade either. The brushless motor does not add dramatic power, but the extended battery runtime is exactly what most buyers actually feel day to day.

For anyone building out a first serious cordless kit, this drill hits the sensible middle of price and longevity.

DeWalt 12V Max SDS Rotary Hammer

DeWalt’s 12V Xtreme line is a genuinely impressive story. For years the brand’s 12V offerings were forgettable, but the recent Xtreme line arrived all brushless, all new designs, compact and powerful, competing toe to toe with the best compact cordless platforms on the market. The SDS rotary hammer deal is a bare tool purchase with a free gift: two batteries, a 3Ah and a 5Ah, plus a charger. That is a generous bundle for anyone starting into the 12V ecosystem.

DeWalt 12V Xtreme Hammer Drill Combo Kit

The same Xtreme energy extends to the hammer drill combo kit, coming in at $129 with two batteries and a charger. For install work, drywall, plumbing cuts, or conduit, this compact line is a strong entry point, and the current pricing may even beat what shows up on Black Friday.

Kobalt 24V Trimmer and Blower Combo Kit

At $149, this combo has been the deal price for years, effectively pre-pandemic pricing. It suits smaller homes and basic yard work: dry leaves, grass clippings, cleaning out the shop, or air drying the car. It will not blow wet leaves or clear heavy debris, but the trimmer itself is snappier than most in its voltage class. Kobalt’s second-generation outdoor tools are more compact and tidier than before, and the whole line is brushless 24V, which makes it hard to go wrong for homeowner-grade use.

EGO 56V 15-inch String Trimmer

EGO is the Cadillac of outdoor power equipment: all 56V, all brushless. The 15-inch swath is a good working size for a string trimmer, and at $229 it is a solid deal for anyone who wants serious battery-powered yard tools without compromise.

EGO 670 CFM Blower

The 670 CFM blower sits on the higher end of EGO’s output range, close to hurricane-in-your-hand territory. For large properties or heavy leaf seasons, this is the kind of airflow that cuts cleanup time dramatically. If the highest power tier is more than needed, the smaller 650 CFM variant saves about $50 and pairs with a 2.5Ah battery and charger.

Greenworks 2100 PSI Electric Pressure Washer

Greenworks makes good gear, and the form factor of this electric pressure washer is appealing. At $200, though, the value feels a bit stretched. It performs like a $150 to $175 machine, so this is one where patience may pay off unless you need a washer right now.

Char-Broil Performance 5-Burner Gas Grill

At $249, this is a proper burgers-and-brats workhorse grill. The headline benefit is zone control: five internal burners plus a side burner let you manage heat across the whole cooking surface. Assembled carefully, with a cover when not in use, regular burn-offs, and no grease piles left behind, it will last a good long time. This is not a $1,000 grill, and it does not need to be.

Pit Boss Pellet Grill

Pit Boss is one of the best choices in pellet grills, and the recommendation for friends and family is consistent. The catch is timing: around this season, big-box clearance events elsewhere have historically seen heavily discounted models, sometimes several hundred dollars off. If you are not in a hurry, waiting for that clearance window is the smarter play than paying full price now.

Loco Cooker Griddle

The Loco griddle at $299, over $50 off, is the Rolls-Royce of the category. It has solid storage underneath, folding side tables, a slide-out garbage bin, a paper towel holder, and substantial wide wheels that roll across grass and decks without drama. The standout is the digital thermostat control right on the dial, giving precise heat management that budget griddles cannot match. Anyone who cares about precision cooking will be genuinely tempted.

Craftsman 12 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac

For anyone specifically shopping a 12-gallon wet/dry vac on a budget, this is a reasonable pick. The caveat: a comparable 9-gallon DeWalt shop vac was available at the same price, and it is worth comparing before committing. The DeWalt 9-gallon, 5 HP unit at $99 is a solid workhorse that beats nearly everything else in its class.

Husqvarna 28cc Backpack Blower

Husqvarna’s 28cc backpack blower at $280, with $50 off, brings serious clearing power to bigger properties. Backpack form factor plus 130-liter capacity makes quick work of large leaf cleanup, and this is a brand with a long outdoor power pedigree.

Craftsman V20 Brushless 4-Tool Combo Kit

If buying into the Craftsman line, go brushless where budget allows: that is where the real performance and value live, and much of the brushless range is essentially slightly detuned DeWalt engineering. This four-tool kit, drill, impact, recip saw, and a light, includes two 1.5Ah batteries plus a free 4Ah battery, which is the workhorse pack you actually want.

Craftsman V20 Drill and Impact Combo Kit

This is the smarter stacking play. The drill and impact combo runs $129, down from $200, with two batteries, the 4Ah pack, and a charger, all brushless. That leaves about $170 in savings compared to the larger kit, potentially enough to add the recip saw and light later when they go on sale. For anyone dipping a toe in without going too deep, this is the pick.

Overall Buying Advice

The strongest values here cluster around the brushless mid-tier: the DeWalt 20V hammer drill at $120, the 12V Xtreme kits with their generous battery bundles, and the Craftsman V20 stacking strategy. In outdoor power, EGO delivers premium performance for those who need it, while the Kobalt combo remains a long-standing homeowner bargain. On the cooking side, the Char-Broil five-burner is dependable everyday value, and the Loco griddle stands out if precision control matters. Skip or delay the Greenworks washer unless the price drops further, and watch clearance events before paying full price on a Pit Boss.

Conclusion

Labor Day deals reward a little patience and a short list. Pick the tools that match the jobs you actually do, favor brushless over brushed, and stack kits where the battery economics work in your favor. Most of these prices have proven durable, so buying with confidence this week is a reasonable move for the items on this list.