Power Tool Clearance Sale Scams


DeWalt clearance sales scams pose a serious risk for hardware and power tools buyers. These phony shopping sites use fake promotions such as high-end DeWalt combo kits for $39 to lure victims.

VERIFY conducted a reverse image search of the enticing Facebook advertisements and found that many of the results redirect to fraudulent websites. These impersonator websites take credit card and personal information from customers at the time of checkout.

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Power tools are stationary or portable machine and hand tools that operate on their own. They can be used to perform various tasks requiring mechanical force. Initially, these were operated manually however, as industrialization progressed during the Industrial Revolution, they became powered with a variety of methods like water wheels and steam engines. There is a variety of power tools on the market today. Some are powered by batteries, but the batteries are typically not interchangeable between models and brands. This can cause vendor lock-in and a lack of sustainability when a battery, charger or power tool component fails. Aftermarket adapters can be used to use various battery-powered tools. However, this could be risky due to potential safety and performance problems. Listed below are who makes the best power tools in this year's Lifestory Research America's Best Trusted Power Tool Brand study.

Outdoor Power Equipment

Outdoor work is usually performed using power equipment that runs on gas or gas-oil blends. These include most chainsaws and string trimmers. Other tools, such as blowtorches, make use of compressed air to create heat or burn a fuel. Professional grade tools generally differ from DIY or consumer-grade power tools because they are double insulated and are not grounded for safety reasons. The brands mentioned were the ones that scored highest in the 2024 America's Most Trusted Power Tools study.

Worksite Storage

If you're working on an interior renovation or huge construction project the site will require plenty of storage space for tools, materials and other supplies. Storing your items in a place that's secure and safe reduces the risk of theft and improves efficiency. A central supply of supplies makes it easy to do stocktaking, reordering, and moving items. You can select from a variety of worksite storage solutions including clear bins and boxes as well as hooks for cable coils and high-value tools. You can also find containers that are designed to meet the specific needs of your tool storage that are ready to ship or store offsite when not in use. The right tool storage solutions can extend the life of your equipment, saving you money on the cost of replacement. You'll also have peace of mind of knowing that your supplies such as tools, equipment and tools are safe from weather conditions or theft.