Home Depot flipped the switch on early Black Friday deals, loading up the front of the season with aggressive price cuts on power tools, major appliances, smart home gear and garage essentials alike. For anyone undertaking renos or stocking a workshop, the first wave of retailer offers is already dropping headline-worthy discounts and bundle promos that might be spotted just a few days each year.
Early release data across retail shows other consumers are shopping early to avoid crowds and supply constraints, and the National Retail Federation points out a steady proportion of holiday buyers now start by at least the peak week. That timing suits Home Depot’s strengths, with brands including DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi, Samsung, LG, GE and Husky filling the ad with high-utility buys. Look for standout offers to focus on battery kits, French door refrigerators, laundry pairs and rolling tool storage.
Power tool doorbusters worth grabbing at Home Depot now
Those who track deals know that some of the best values come as cordless combos. Search for 20V kits from DeWalt and M18 Fuel bundles from Milwaukee where the battery/charger are effectively subsidized, making a single-tool purchase into a platform starter. It’s not unusual to find compact drill or impact driver kits beneath $150 sporting 2Ah or 5Ah batteries and some brushless upgrades sliding significantly south of that list.
Impact drivers and oscillating multi-tools stand out in quiet ways: impact wrenches are about thumbprint-sized and deliver around 300–450 ft-lb of breakaway torque, well over their weight class; multi-tools with tool-free blade change aren’t what makes projects look great, but they certainly drive renovation work. Ryobi’s ONE+ platform is also a standout for value-seekers, with combo kits and multi-tools that land well under $200 and with regular “tool-only” add-ons costing much less than pro-tier brands.
Insider tip: Battery promos add up to the savings. Even buy-one-get-one promos that let you get a bare tool at no charge with the purchase of a high-capacity battery are effectively discounts of 30%–50% if you price them out separately. Cordless share continues to grow in the drills, drivers and outdoor power categories year-over-year based on TraQline data, and retailers are offering early bundles to lead shoppers to platform lock.
Big appliance savings top the ad with deep early discounts
Major appliances are the other pillar of Home Depot’s early push. You can find premium French door refrigerators, complete with customizable finishes and specialty ice makers, for around four figures off the list price in some stores. Laundry pairs offering fast-cycle technology and ventless options are hundreds of dollars off, while midrange ranges and dishwashers are consistently 20% to 35% off.
Adobe’s retail analytics have followed some of the most severe holiday-season discounts in appliances, a situation aided by model-year changeovers and general price deflation. It’s why consumers are seeing supersize-capacity washers tumbling to well below their traditional price range and high-end counter-depth refrigerators slashed enough to be an even match for warehouse club pricing.
For more savings, look for models that are Energy Star certified (thus likely to qualify for utility rebates), the ones Consumer Reports reliability charts have found won’t require a service call. When you calculate the total project cost — not just purchase price but delivery promos, haul-away, and installation bundles — these promotions can be really attractive.
Garage and workspace upgrades for storage and organization
If your tools have a pile around them, early Black Friday is the time to address it. Husky’s rolling cabinets often go on sale for the low $200s for 5-drawer versions featuring soft-close slides rated to about 100 lb per drawer, and powder-coated finishes that last in real garages. Mechanics tool sets that go up to 200–300 pieces all fit in the $99 sweet spot, and stubby ratchet or hex key kits are small enough that you can stuff them in a stocking.
Look for workstation deals, too. Mobile benches and modular rails give you real estate back, while keeping batteries, bits and blades on display. For pros, it will include checking out load ratings, slide quality and the warranty; for DIYers, it will be more about getting the drawer layout you really want without having to add or purchase liners and dividers separately.
Smart home and kitchen deals to watch during early sales
Home Depot, too, is focusing on some smart home basics early. Video doorbells, Wi-Fi thermostats and outdoor security cams often drop to 20%–30% off, while multi-packs offer the best price per device. Multicookers in the kitchen and air fryer toaster ovens from major brands appear as trusted holiday dips; Adobe has continuously monitored small kitchen appliances’ popularity as a prime discount category throughout November, usually ranging from 25% to 40%.
If you entertain, look for countertop ovens that do two-zone cooking or have flip-up storage, saving on space.
Many of these units also offer broil, bake, air fry and dehydrate modes — which actually makes them a useful upgrade even if your range is here to stay.
How to shop early and not overpay during Home Depot deals
First, treat those early deals as the baseline and watch for add-to-cart pricing, which can occasionally fall below shelf price. Here’s the thing: Home Depot will only match a price if it applies to an identical item and is offered by some competitors, but not necessarily all competitors … so read the fine print. Should you spot a package with one free tool, do the math on total value versus your real needs — an unopened freebie being a waste.
Second, watch inventory. Appliances move quickly as model-year units sell through, and tool promos connected to battery kits may dry up early in the afternoon. Store pickup and curbside choices enable you to lock in pricing now before the weekend masses appear. Cardholders also enjoy extended returns and promotional financing, and sometimes that can matter on bigger projects.
Finally, shop with a plan. Check twice for appliances, double-check current and gas requirements, make sure tools are cross-platform compatible so each new purchase will play nicely in your universe. At Home Depot’s early Black Friday sale, the prepared shopper is king (or queen) — armed with a carefully crafted list, you can score pro-grade tools and heavy-duty appliances at prices that very, very rarely show up anywhere else except around this time of year.
