Many of us grow up seeing our Dads as the Pontiffs of DIY jobs around the house – whether that’s lawncare, power washing the driveway and walkways, building fences, patios, gazeebos, etc. – and if your Dad is anything like mine, he is likely using the same tools from 10+ years ago out of familiarity, lack of funds, or – as mine likes to say – “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But electric tools have come a long way in the last decade alone, especially with gas-powered equipment now rivaled by battery-powered counterparts to not only make getting tasks done easier, but also without extra financial obligations like keeping a five-gallon gas cannister regularly filled in your garage (or using gas to drive to a station to then fill the cannister and/or car). That’s why we’ve curated this handy little guide together for a full rundown on some of the best electric tools and equipment to refresh Dad’s tool shed.
BLACK+DECKER’s 40V cordless hedge trimmer returns to lowest price in 2 years for $100
Amazon is offering the BLACK+DECKER 40V MAX Cordless Hedge Trimmer for $99.99 shipped. Down from $130, this 22% discount is a return to the lowest price we have tracked in two years, coming in $23 above the all-time low from 2020 and $16 under our previous mention. With its 40V Lithium Ion battery and 22-inch dual-action blades, this trimmer delivers power and speed – able to cut up to 6,000 square feet of hedges per charge with less vibration for faster trimming. Its wrap around handle provides better control in vertical and horizontal trimming application, and its full-length trigger features a soft grip handle for added comfort during use.
