Finding the right tool for the job can sometimes be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Ryobi tools might not be the “best” according to the pros, but whenever I need something new, I keep buying Ryobi tools, and here’s why.
Whether you’re a new homeowner doing some DIY projects or an Electrician by trade, you need a collection of tools to get any job done. Walk into any Home Depot and see brightRyobi power tools everywhere. I’m not here to say which brand is best, but instead explain why I always turn to Ryobi.
Every Home Depot Is Full of Ryobi Tools
What makes Ryobi one of the best tool options for regular folks is the ever-expanding selection of tools, all of which use the same battery, and the ease of access. When you randomly realize you need a new tool, there’s a good chance Ryobi makes at least one version of it. More importantly, Home Depot is everywhere, so you’re able to quickly run down the street and get what you need.
For example, as a new homeowner, I constantly do little projects around the house. Whether I need a Brad Nailer, animpact wrench, or something else, I know I’ll be able to find one in a few minutes.
Home Depot is a hugely popular big-box retailer found throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico, to name a few. Walk into any store, and within 30 seconds, you’ll find Ryobi gear at affordable prices to help you complete that DIY project.
I recently needed a Brad Nailer after mine died, and sure enough, Ryobi makes multiple variants that are perfect for any job. I found the size and power I needed, headed home, and finished my weekend task.
Aside from affordability and reliability, I keep buying Ryobi tools mainly because of the ease of access. No one wants to put a project on hold for a day or two and wait for a tool from Amazon.
Vast Tool Select All Using the Same Battery
Most tool brands make a ton of tools, so Ryobi isn’t unique here, but its growing collection of tools stands above the rest. It honestly doesn’t matter what type of tool you need, even select specialized tools, they probably make one.
TheRyobi One+ systemallows you to use the same battery on nearly 400 different wireless tools, so you don’t have to own multiple battery packs or chargers. The 18V line is what you’ll see most of, which powers drills, impact wrenches, Bluetooth speakers,leaf blowers, Brad nailers, vacuums, table saws, sawzalls, fans, lights, and more.
At this point, I’m pretty sure I own well over 30 Ryobi-branded tools, and I don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. Some of those include my lawn mower (which uses a bigger 40v battery), weed eater, drill, impact gun, garage fan, electric grease gun, saws, orbital sanders, and other odds and ends.
More importantly, I’ve also had great luck with all those battery packs. If they kept dying over the years, I’d eventually try Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, or any of those other brands. Thankfully, I still have a Blue Ryobi drill that’s probably over 20 years old and multiple battery packs anywhere from 8 to 10 years old. They keep working, so I keep buying them.
Ryobi even has a new line of USB-C-powered tools. While they’re small and you’ll need to recharge the battery more often, they’re another excellent option for homeowners and regular folks.
Affordability Is Key
I already said it a few times, but I can’t stop buying Ryobi tools because they’re incredibly affordable. Everything is expensive these days, and prices keep going up. I don’t know about you, but I have no desire to spend hundreds of dollars on one tool when all I’ll be doing with it is projects around the house. I’m not going anywhere near a Snap-On or Matco tool truck.
For the average DIY person or homeowner, Ryobi is more than capable of handling any job. I know several professionals who use Ryobi, too. Tools get used and abused, especially at job sites, so why buy an expensive tool from a specific store when you can head to the nearest Home Depot and be in and out without breaking the bank?
Don’t get me wrong, Ryobi tools certainly aren’t the best, strongest, or have the most torque, but for what I need, they’re perfect. And I have a feeling you’re in a similar boat. I’ve built a deck for the patio, changed the suspension on my truck, built a nursery for the baby, redesigned my laundry room with floating shelves and cabinets, and more using Ryobi.
These lime green tools haven’t let me down yet and come at a decent price point. I’m slowly but surely adding more to my collection, and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.
