If you have DIY projects to tackle, choosing quality tools that will last a long time is a good way to save money over time. DeWalt is one of my favorite brands for cordless power tools: Their tools tend to be durable, their batteries hold up over time, and you can find them on lots of professional job sites. DeWalt has been producing power tools for over a hundred years and began their line of cordless tools in 1994, building a reputation for durability and good battery life. You can find over 300 tools compatible with DeWalt’s 20-volt system, so the batteries are a practical choice if you want to expand your set over time without investing in multiple battery systems.

I use their tools at my professional shop for woodworking and installation projects, and they’ve stood up to daily use for more than ten years. My first cordless tool was a DeWalt drill that took a giant battery with a big stem that plugged into the handle, but as technology has progressed, the batteries have gotten smaller and lighter, allowing for a wider range of practical cordless tools that can run for hours without needing to be recharged. I’ve been using the same set of batteries for a good decade without replacing them, and they still hold up.

An oscillating multitool can be used for a wide variety of projects, from cutting drywall to plumbing repair. I used mine recently to repair my bathroom after a drain leak, cutting out the damaged plaster, trimming the ends of the old metal and new PVC drain pipes, cutting a drywall patch, and sanding the edges of the patch, all with the same tool. At my shop, I use my oscillating multitool to plunge-cut and trim the edges of rough lumber cuts, as well as to carve foam for specialty builds.

You can switch between cutting and finishing with this tool by using an adapter to attach a sanding, polishing, or buffing attachment. The compact size allows you to get into tight spaces, like under a sink. You can also use different cutting blades for metal, PVC, plaster, wood, or foam.

The DeWalt 20-volt oscillating multitool is on sale at Lowe's for $99, 55% off its regular price, as part of their 4th of July sale. It comes with a multitool, a two-amp-hour battery, a charger, one wood with nails, a multi-material blade, a quick-cut blade, a universal attachment adapter, and a tool bag. You’ll be able to use this tool right out of the box, as it comes with a battery and charger, but if you want to be able to use it continuously, you can get a couple of spare batteries on sale for $149 right now, 40% off their regular price. Because you can do so many different things with this tool, it’s a good deal for a DIY home repair kit.