25+ home improvement deals to shop before October Prime Day: Save on tools, yard care, and more

The best early October Prime Day home improvement deals at a glance: Best outdoor power equipment deal Greenworks 80V 16 in Cordless Electric Chainsaw $219.99 (save $130) Get Deal Best power tool deal Craftsman V20 Cordless Ratchet Wrench $89 (save $50) Get Deal Best smart home deal GoveeLife Smart Air Purifier 2 Pro $80.99 (save $49) Get Deal Amazon's October Prime Day is coming in hot, and it's already proving to be a great time to snag home improvement gadgets at a discount.

The sale officially runs from Oct.

6 through Oct.

7, but Amazon rarely plays by the rules, so plenty of deals are already live.

If you want to shop early, I've gathered the best live deals on tools, outdoor power equipment, and smart home devices like smart locks, smart air purifiers, smart lighting, and more.

More deals will likely pop up in the days leading up to Prime Big Deal Days , so check back if you've got your eye on something particular.

Best tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: Craftsman Craftsman V20 Cordless Ratchet Wrench $89 at Amazon $139 Save $50 Get Deal Why we like it A ratchet wrench can help you with a ton of different tasks in and around your home — especially if you're into DIY.

From putting together furniture to DIY appliance fixes to building a swing set for your kids to changing a car battery, you'll be glad you have this Craftsman V20 cordless ratchet wrench with 40 ft-lbs. of max torque.

It features a variable-speed trigger, easily interchangeable anvils, and a built-in LED light to illuminate your work area.

At just $89, it's on sale for its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

More tool deals SKIL Corded Multi-Function Detail Sander — $35.10 $44 (save $8.90) DeWalt Random Orbit Sander — $79 $99 (save $20) DeWalt Oscillating Tool Kit — $99 $219 (save $120) Craftsman 230-piece Mechanics Tool Set — $129 $199 (save $70) DeWalt Impact Driver and Hammer Drill Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit — $299 $349 (save $50) Best outdoor power equipment deal Opens in a new window Credit: Greenworks Greenworks 80V 16 in Cordless Electric Chainsaw $219.99 at Amazon $349.99 Save $130 Get Deal Why we like it The 16-inch cordless electric chainsaw from Greenworks is a tough deal to beat right now at Amazon.

It's down to $219.99 from $349.99, the lowest it's been all year.

Despite being battery-powered, it delivers the power of a 50CC gas engine and a speedy 25 m/s chain-cutting speed, efficiently slicing through limbs and logs.

It's an ideal pick for homeowners looking to tackle yard projects or storm clean-up on their own without a big learning curve.