Tools are getting smarter, and so is all the gear that goes with DIY home improvement. Whether you’re saving money on your power bill or chainsawing an ice sculpture, there’s probably a fancy gadget or a piece of smart tech to go with your project. All that ingenuity comes with a price tag, though, so if you’re shopping for a favorite DIYer on your list or hoping to cash in on some home improvement savings for yourself this season, it's worth finding deals on DIY gadgets and tech. Here are the best I've found.
Whether you’re fishing a wire through a wall or checking for leaks, these imaging tech gadgets can help you get tasks completed quickly and safely.
The FLIR iOS imaging attachment usually costs $350, but it’s on sale right now for $199.99, 43% off. You can use an FLIR device to locate heat and water leaks, making it a great gadget for anyone interested in weatherproofing their home and combatting frozen pipes as well. The thermal imaging camera attachment is compatible with iOS phones with a lightning port only, so Android users will have to take a pass on this deal.
The Spakyzo Endoscope is on sale for $26.59, 34% off its usual price. This camera can fit into tight spaces to give you a view before cutting into walls, when looking for dropped hardware in tight spaces, or to check out the condition of ductwork. It’s compatible with both iOS and Android devices, connecting via an app.
Protecting yourself from injury while you’re working on DIY projects is essential—and luckily, safety gear has gotten smarter over the years.
Walker earmuffs are on sale for $40.08, 20% off their regular price. These muffs deaden sounds in the danger zone while amplifying safe sounds, making them ideal for a home workshop environment where you might need to hear what’s going on around you while still protecting your ears from unsafe decibel levels. They have an audio jack for listening to music, as well.
3M Worktunes earmuffs are on sale for $43.17, 48% off their typical price. These muffs are professionally rated for hearing protection when working with tools, and they have a built-in Bluetooth connection to allow you to listen while you work. You can also take calls and use voice commands to control your device without cords and without removing your hearing protection.
Schwer cut-resistant work gloves are usually $20.99, but they’re on sale for $11.99 for Black Friday, 43% off. These gloves are cut-resistant and non-slip, making them a good choice for working with sharp tools, especially knives, and chisels, and they’re touchscreen-enabled, allowing you to use your device without taking off your gloves.
Any DIY enthusiast loves a smart home upgrade that they can install themselves and that can make their home safer or help them save money on their energy bill.
The Eufy fingerprint smart lock is on sale for $99.99, 41% off its regular price. This is a keyless smart lock that can be controlled via your device, with a fingerprint ID pad for added security. It’s compatible with Apple Home, Alexa, and Google smart home systems and you can install it yourself on most standard doors. Check your particular door against the manufacturer-provided guidelines before purchasing.
A set of three Kasa smart light switches is on sale for $35.99, 40% off its usual price. These switches can be installed anywhere there is already a light switch, using an installation guide provided by the Kasa app. These switches are compatible with Apple Home, Alexa, Siri, and Google, and can be operated without a hub if you prefer to control them via the app from your device.
The Honeywell smart thermostat is on sale for $99.99, 43% off its typical price. This smart thermostat works with Alexa and Google and can be controlled from your device via the Honeywell app. It can be used to enroll in some utility providers' demand response programs, thus helping you save energy and money.
Setting up to measure twice and cut once is much simpler with the right jig—drilling holes in the right place, making things line up exactly the way you want, and having top-notch accuracy and speed all become much, much easier.
The Kreg K4 pocket hole jig is on sale for $64.99, 34% off its regular price. This jig comes with a specialty long, tapered drill bit, a driver attachment, pegs, and an adjustable bench-mounted jig for drilling flawless pocket holes for joining corners.
The DeWalt door lock installation kit is on sale for $27.99, 48% off its usual price. The kit comes with two hole saws sized for standard lock parts and a clamping jig to line up accurately for drilling.
The Dremel drill press stand allows you to turn your Dremel rotary tool into a mini drill press for precision angled holes. It’s on sale for $38.22 right now, 50% off its typical price. This drill press jig allows you to set up your Dremel tool for holes drilled to a specific depth as well as setting an angle to drill at.
