It’s hard to justify walking into a big box hardware store and spending big money on a tool. Sure, you need it to complete a specific job, but that doesn’t make the hit on your finances any more enjoyable.

Fortunately, buying new tools isn’t your only option. You can opt for preowned tools, many of which can be purchased at local estate sales.

As a tool junkie, you’ll want to consider buying every tool that piques your interest. If you have a use for it and you know you’ll buy it new in the future, you might as well save yourself some money.

Here are some of the many types of tools you can buy for a discount at an estate sale:

·      Power drill

·      Circular saw

·      Oscillating tool

·      Hand tools (such as hammers and screwdrivers)

·      Sander

·      Digital level

Along with the above, keep your eyes out for season specific tools. For example, we’re in the dead of winter, so buying a snowblower may be high on your to-do list. If you come across a reliable model at an estate sale, you may be able to save hundreds of dollars compared to new.

As with anything you’re purchasing second hand, pay close attention to the quality, reliability, and condition of the tool. Furthermore, depending on the type, you’ll want to make sure it works before taking it home.

Who said buying tools has to cost an arm and a leg? With the rise of estate sales, the opportunity to save money is staring you in the face.

Four Sales is the leading estate sale company in Virginia, DC and Maryland. For the past 40 years, Four Sales has conducted over 3,000 estate sales in Virginia, DC and Maryland. Four Sales estate sales headquarters is in Alexandria, Virginia with regional offices in Charlottesville, Virginia and Annapolis, Maryland.