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I bought a Ryobi cordless drill nearly 10 years ago and it’s proved a reliable and essential tool in all my household projects across multiple moves. This set includes a cordless drill and an impact driver, plus two batteries, a battery charger and a tool bag. Pair it with a Ryobi drive bit kit, and you can tackle all kinds of DIY tasks.
This electric pellet grill uses wood pellets instead of gas or charcoal to create heat, and infuses a smoky, woody flavor to food. You can adjust the heat between a low and slow smoke mode and a high of up to 450 degree fahrenheit. It also has a meat probe built-in to the grill, which shows the internal temperature on a small screen on the outside of the grill. If you want a larger cooking area, the Traeger Pro 34 is also on sale.
NBC Select SEO editor Nikki Brown recommends Miracle-Gro fertilizer as a reliable all-purpose fertilizer. This smaller bag is best for in-ground flowers, annuals, perennials, vegetables, trees and shrubs, and can feed plants for up to three months, according to the brand.
If you have an older TV that’s running slowly or not loading smart TV apps anymore, you may be able to speed things up by plugging in a streaming device. This Fire TV Stick is the brand’s fastest and latest model. You can download all your favorite apps and watch TV shows, sports and movies to your heart’s content.
NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin loves her Serta hybrid mattress, and this model is one of the most affordable from the brand. It has a cooling top cover and a mix of memory foam and coils inside the mattress. It’s available in sizes from twin to California king.
Dyson makes some of our favorite cordless vacuum cleaners, but they’re a bit pricey, which is why I always recommend shopping the brand during sale events. The Dyson V8 vacuum is lightweight at just under six pounds and very portable — it easily converts into a handheld vacuum when needed. The vacuum gets about 40 minutes of runtime and the dustbin holds about a half a liter of debris.
A leaf blower can help speed up outdoor yard cleaning, and this model from Milwaukee is compact, portable and convenient. It’s powered by rechargeable batteries, and you can easily lock in to any power level with the slider on the handle. If you already have Milwaukee batteries and chargers, you can buy the Milwaukee M18 blower all on its own (on sale).
I don’t do a lot of painting, but I still have a roll of ScotchBlue painter’s tape in my cabinet. Not only is it essential for any painting task, but it also doubles as a solid roll of tape you can use for any creative project. Crucially, it doesn’t leave sticky residue or marks, in my experience.
The Company Store makes some of our favorite comforters and towels, and is an NBC Select Bed & Bath Awards winner. This lightweight quilt is made of cotton inside and out, making it a good fit for warmer seasons or layering with other bedding. Plus, its machine washable and dryable.
I’m a reporter at NBC Select who covers technology, fitness and deals. To round up the best Memorial Day sales at Home Depot, I found discounted products and retailer sales across the web, including products and brands recommended from previous NBC Select coverage.
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