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Home Depot’s Labor Day Sale runs now through September 9, and the outdoor power tool section is where the real discounts are hiding this year. There are steep discounts on electric chainsaws and propane grills that Outdoor Life’s gear team tested and ranked. Below are the five deals worth your attention plus some highlights about each product.
Home Depot Labor Day Deals
Deals on Tools We’ve Tested and Actually Use in the Woods
$279 (kit with battery) — was $419 — save $140 (33% off)
We tested the Milwaukee M18 FUEL HATCHET while testing the Best Battery-Powered Chainsaws, where it won “Best Pruner,” and Best Mini Chainsaws where, editor-in-cheif, Alex Robinson, called it, “by far the fastest and most capable pruner-style saw.”
- 8-inch bar, brushless motor, runs on any Milwaukee M18 battery
- Tool-only version also on sale for $279 if you already own M18 batteries
- Best for: pruning, storm cleanup, and clearing brush around a property or campsite
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$199 — was $259 — save $60 (23% off)
This DEWALT won the “Best Value” pick in the battery-powered chainsaw field, and it’s discounted almost exactly to the price they tested it at. If the Milwaukee above is more saw than you need, this is the tester-approved budget option.
- 12-inch bar, comes as a full kit with battery and charger — no add-ons needed
- Compact enough for one-handed limbing work
- Best for: first-time chainsaw buyers or a lighter backup saw
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$499 — was $549 — save $50 (9% off)
Our Best Grills of 2026 roundup crowned the Weber Spirit line its “Best Propane” pick, praising it as an affordable, no-frills grill sized right for most backyards. The E-325 on sale here is the current three-burner Spirit model — same lineup, same reasoning.
- 3 burners, roughly 500+ sq. in. of cooking area
- Reliable ignition, easy-clean grease management system
- Best for: everyday grilling without the price tag of a pellet or kamado setup
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$399 (Save on Select Items)
Our Best Cordless Drills test picked the Milwaukee M18 FUEL hammer drill as its “Best Overall” tool, Robinson writes, “the drill you need when you’re going to be beating the crap out of stuff.” This Labor Day combo kit pairs that same M18 FUEL hammer drill platform with a matching impact driver — useful if you need both tools rather than just one.
- Brushless hammer drill + impact driver, 2 batteries and charger included
- Cross-compatible with every other M18 tool in this list
- Best for: anyone building out (or upgrading) a Milwaukee M18 tool set
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$169 (Save on Select Items)
Not a headline deal, but worth grabbing alongside picks #1 and #4: this battery drops into the M18 Hatchet chainsaw and the M18 FUEL hammer drill combo above, so one extra pack means you’re never waiting on a charger mid-project.
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Why these deals made the list
We cross-checked Home Depot’s Labor Day Sale catalog against our own product testing — not press releases or brand marketing — so every item above is either the exact SKU their editors tested or the same tool platform recommended in our guides. That’s a higher bar than most “deals” roundups clear, and it’s why this list is five products long instead of fifty.
FAQ
When does Home Depot’s Labor Day Sale end? The advertised sale period runs through September 9, 2026, though individual items can sell out or reprice earlier. If you see a deal you want, don’t wait until Labor Day itself.
Are these the exact products Outdoor Life tested? The Milwaukee M18 Hatchet chainsaw and DEWALT 20V chainsaw are the exact models Outdoor Life tested and ranked. The Weber grill and Milwaukee drill combo are the current versions of the same product lines their guides recommend — noted clearly above wherever it’s a close match rather than an identical SKU.
Do I need to already own Milwaukee M18 tools to get the drill combo or chainsaw? No — both come as full kits with batteries and a charger included. Buying into the M18 platform just means every additional M18 tool or battery you add later (like pick #5) works across your whole set.
Is a 9% discount on the Weber grill worth it, or should I wait for a bigger sale? Grills rarely drop below list price outside of Memorial Day and Labor Day, so $50 off is close to the low for the year on this model. If you’re grill shopping regardless, this is a reasonable time to buy.
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