If You Buy Nothing Else on Prime Day, Buy This Power Screwdriver

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If you’re stoically ignoring Prime Day right now but you don’t already possess a power screwdriver, you might want to yourself a favor and buy just one thing during the sale: this DeWalt Cordless model. It’s 17% off, which is nice—but more importantly, it will change your whole approach to home maintenance, because you’ll use it constantly—and as a direct result, you’ll have fewer emergencies. (And if you’ve ever tried to use a screwdriver one-handed while clinging to a ladder, you’ll appreciate a power screwdriver more than life itself.)

DEWALT Cordless Screwdriver USB Rechargeable with FLEXDRIVE Control and Screwdriver Bit Set, Electric Screwdriver Cordless with LED Light (DWHT66719)

$73.88 at Amazon

$89.99 Save $16.11

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$73.88 at Amazon

$89.99 Save $16.11

What’s also great about this screwdriver, for me, is that it’s USB-charging, so it doesn’t get forgotten in a shed or workroom—it can charge anywhere, so I can keep it handy. I use it at least once a week, if not more often, just to keep things in the house from escalating. A few times I’ve used it just in the last month or so include:

• Tightening two kitchen cabinet hinges that had slowly loosened

• Assembling a plyo box for my wife’s home gym

• Swapping out a light fixture that stopped working

• Firming up a loose towel rack by inserting some anchors and fresh screws

Any time I notice something getting loose or looking a little janky, I can grab this tool and just take care of it.

Looking for something else? Retailers like Walmart and Best Buy have Prime Day competition sales that are especially useful if you don’t have Amazon Prime.

• Walmart’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. ET through Oct. 12 and includes deals up to 50% off. It’s an especially good option if you have Walmart+.

• Best Buy’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Sept. 27 through Oct. 12, and has some of the best tech sales online. It’s an especially good option if you’re a My Best Buy “Plus” or “Total” member.

• Target’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Oct. 5 through Oct. 11, and it has deals going up to 50% off. You can become a Circle member for free.