Have you ever wanted to pick up a new Ryobi tool, but saw the price and slowly (or quickly) backed away? There’s a much better place than Home Depot to buy your Ryobi tools, where you’ll pay lower prices and still get a warranty.

It’s great to have a source like Home Depot if you need that one specific tool

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There have been many times when I have been in a pinch and needed a tool right then and there, and I was very happy to have Home Depot not far away. Home Depot sells some of my favorite brands, and almost always has the tools I need in stock.

The problem with Home Depot, however, is that they only sell new or clearance tools. Sometimes the clearances can be absolutely fantastic, but if an item isn’t on sale or clearance, you’re going to be paying full price.

This is because Home Depot doesn’t sell any refurbished tools. They only sell new. If you’re in a pinch (or just have extra cash to spend), that’s perfectly fine. But, if you’re like me and are always on the hunt for the best deal, Home Depot simply isn’t the place to buy Ryobi gear.

Refurbished tools aren’t always available, but when they are, they’re my go-to

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I’m a big proponent of buying used, open box, or refurbished gear. I just recently got a new iPad Pro and saved about $150 buying my Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro used from Best Buy. They were in like-new condition, and I saved a ton of money—what’s not to like?

I’m the same way with tools. If I can find a used or refurbished tool to do the job, I’m going to choose it almost always. You see, refurbished tools can sometimes offer even better quality than new tools. How is that possible? Refurbished products have to go through rigorous testing before they’re able to be sold, while new tools are just manufactured and sold (most of the time).

Used tools are a different story, and a route I only go if the deal is right. With used tools, you never quite know exactly how the tool was treated, so it’s hard to know how much life it has left. However, I was able to pick up a 3-speed Ryobi 18V impact driver for $10 used and that was well worth the gamble for me.

Buying direct from the manufacturer is the best way to save money and shop with confidence

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If you’ve never heard of Direct Tools Outlet, let me introduce you to your new best friend. It’s a good thing mine is located about 75 minutes away from me, or I would be there a lot more than once or twice a year.

Direct Tools Outlet is owned and managed by TTI, the parent company of Ryobi (and RIDGID, and Milwaukee, and others). This means that TTI is able to completely sidestep the intermediary and sell tools at a discount directly to the consumer (hence the name).

While Direct Tools Outlet does sell new tools, they specialize in refurbished or used gear. Direct Tools is where I found that $10 impact driver. I also got a refurbished Ryobi electric pressure washer for about $60 a few years ago.

Depending on the tool, Direct Tools Outlet (also known as DTO) even includes a fairly generous warranty with your purchase, especially for refurbished items. This is how I got my pressure washer, and it gave me the peace of mind to save some cash without worrying that the system might break and cost more to repair than I paid in the first place.

If you don’t have a DTO near you, they have an online store with shipping that offers many of the same deals that they do in-store. The main difference is, some stores have local used inventory that isn’t available online, but the refurbished gear is generally available in both locations (online and in-store).

At the end of the day, if you’re on the hunt for discount Ryobi gear, Direct Tools Outlet should be your first stop before you go anywhere else.