Spring Home Projects Just Got a Lot More Affordable
If you’ve been putting off that deck build, fence repair, or weekend honey-do list because you don’t have the right tools, here’s your sign to stop waiting. Right now at Lowe’s, you can pick up the DeWalt 20V MAX Brushless Cordless Drill/Driver & Impact Driver Combo Kit for just $169 — and shipping is free. The deal is live for in-store pickup and delivery too, but it ends April 24, so you don’t have a ton of runway here.
What You’re Actually Getting
This isn’t a stripped-down starter kit. The combo includes:
- DeWalt 20V MAX brushless drill/driver — brushless motors run cooler, last longer, and squeeze more runtime out of every charge
- DeWalt 20V MAX brushless impact driver — the workhorse you want for driving lag screws into deck boards or assembling outdoor furniture
- Two 20V MAX batteries
- A fast charger
- A soft carrying case
Buying these tools individually at full price would run you well north of $300. At $169, you’re essentially getting the impact driver and the case for free. That’s a legitimate deal, not a marketing trick.
Who Should Jump on This
This combo is a sweet spot for a few different buyers:
The Southern homeowner gearing up for spring projects. Deck season is here. Whether you’re in Charlotte, Birmingham, Houston, or Nashville, spring is the window before the heat gets brutal — and you need a drill and impact driver to make the most of it.
The first-time tool buyer who wants to do it right. DeWalt’s 20V MAX ecosystem is one of the most widely supported battery platforms on the market. Starting here means every future DeWalt tool you buy — circular saws, jigsaws, sanders — will run on the same batteries you already own.
The gifter. Father’s Day is about six weeks out. This is the kind of gift that actually gets used.
How It Stacks Up
For comparison, Ryobi’s entry-level brushless combo kits hover around $149–$179 at Home Depot, but DeWalt’s build quality and motor performance are a noticeable step up — especially if you’re doing anything heavier than light assembly work. Milwaukee’s equivalent combo kits are excellent but typically run $229 and up. At $169, DeWalt lands in a rare sweet spot: pro-grade durability at a price that doesn’t require a conversation with your spouse.
One honest caveat: if you’re already deep in a Ryobi or Milwaukee battery ecosystem, switching platforms just for a deal rarely makes financial sense. But if you’re starting fresh or adding a second kit to your garage, this is hard to beat.
Where to Get It
Head to Lowe’s [AFFILIATE:lowes] to grab this deal online or check availability at your nearest store. In-store pickup is available, which means you could have these in your hands today. Just remember — this price is set to expire April 24, so don’t sit on it too long.
Bottom line: Two brushless DeWalt tools, two batteries, a charger, and a case for $169 is a genuinely strong deal with real-world utility right now. Spring projects don’t wait, and neither should you.