The Milwaukee M18 combo kit deal currently live at Ace Hardware takes 53% off the brand’s 18-volt, seven-tool brushless set, bringing the price down to $549 from $1,170, a saving of $621 for the weekend.
It is, by most measures, a solid moment to buy if you have been putting off building a proper home toolkit. Labour Day sales run through Monday, 7 September, so there is a window, but not a long one.
What you actually get with the Milwaukee M18 combo kit deal
The kit covers most of what you need for beginner and intermediate DIY: an 18-volt cordless drill and impact driver, a one-hand cordless sawzall, a circular saw, an angle grinder, an oscillating multitool, and an aimable work light. Two 3-amp-hour batteries, a charger, and a tool bag are included.
That covers hanging a flat-screen TV, replacing a fence board, making shelves, swapping out a light fixture, and plenty in between. The one thing to bear in mind: the set does not include drill bits or impact driver bits, so you will need to pick those up separately depending on your project.
According to the Ace Hardware product listing, the included M18 half-inch drill driver delivers 500 in-lb. of torque and up to 1,800 RPM. Those are not amateur numbers. For most household tasks, drilling into timber, driving fixings into masonry with the right bit, general assembly work, that is more than adequate, and it means the drill will not feel underpowered if your projects get a bit more ambitious over time.
The M18 system: why the battery compatibility matters
Milwaukee’s pitch has always been the ecosystem. According to Milwaukee at Ace Hardware, the M18 system is compatible with over 250 tools. That means any battery you charge this weekend can, in theory, run a leaf blower, a wet-dry vac, a pipe threader, or a heated jacket somewhere down the line, all from the same 18-volt pack.
For a household buyer, that is the practical argument for committing to a platform rather than buying individual tools from different brands. You invest once in the batteries, and every subsequent tool purchase costs less because you already own the power source.
The batteries themselves are rated to last up to 10 years without needing replacement, which softens the upfront cost considerably when you spread it across the life of the kit. And because the set ships with two batteries and a charger, you can keep one on charge while the other is in the tool, no standing around waiting for a top-up mid-job.
The original reviewer notes they dropped an impact driver from a ladder without damage, and that the drill and driver feel well balanced in use, reducing wrist strain during longer sessions. Anecdotal, but consistent with Milwaukee Tool’s broader reputation among trade professionals for build quality and durability.
Is a Labour Day sale worth it?
Compared to Black Friday or Prime Day, Labour Day is a quieter sales moment, fewer deals, lower overall volume. But on a specific item like this, where the discount is over half the retail price, the timing matters less than the number. $621 off a seven-tool kit with a platform you can keep adding to is a concrete saving, not a manufactured one.
Other retailers running Labour Day sales this weekend include Home Depot, Best Buy, Lowe’s, Wayfair, and Target, so it is worth checking across a few if you have specific items in mind. For the M18 combo set specifically, the Ace Hardware price is the one to beat right now.
