Home Depot is handing out free Milwaukee battery packs for Labor Day

Credit: Milwaukee Published Aug 27, 2026, 2:23 PM EDT Cory Gunther is a senior author and Newsletter Editor at Valnet, covering cutting-edge tech, Android, and more for How-To Geek. He's covered Android, cars, and technology for over a decade. When he's not reviewing the latest gadget, you can find him off-roading in his Toyota truck, fixing said truck, or doing something outdoors with friends and family. He's covered CES, SEMA, and MWC and reviewed countless phones, TVs, speakers, EVs, e-bikes, and more. Before Valnet, Cory worked for GottaBeMobile. His writing has also appeared on SlashGear, InputMag, and AndroidCentral. He's written over 9,000 articles. Sign in to your How-To Geek account If you're like me, you have a slew of power tools and not enough battery packs. To make matters worse, the battery cells are usually more expensive than the tools themselves. Thankfully, Home Depot is running another of its popular buy-one-get-one deals ahead of Labor Day, and it's handing out free Milwaukee 5.0Ah extended-capacity batteries. Anyone who frequents the Home Depot website should be somewhat familiar with this popular promotion. The big box retailer is constantly offering free tools or battery deals as an incentive to sell more gear. And with the fall weather quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to stock up ahead of all those DIY projects. Here's what you need to know. Buy a tool and get a free battery worth $169 Many of you should know the drill by now, but if not, here's how it works. Buy one of over 20 qualifying Milwaukee M18 tools or kits at Home Depot, and you'll get to choose between a free 5.0Ah XC battery pack or a power tool. I take advantage of this deal every year to upgrade my Ryobi collection, and now is the time for all you Milwaukee fans. The easiest way to do this is to buy something like the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Hackzall, which is like a one-handed Sawzall. But before you add it to your cart, click the empty box under the "Free gift with purchase" button near the bottom right side of the screen. Additionally, you can go directly to the Milwaukee M18 5.0Ah battery page, then select the same box to choose which tool you want to buy. That way, you'll get to see the entire list of over 20 qualifying tools that are part of this deal. I prefer this route, as it'll show me all available Milwaukee M18 tools included in the promotion. Scroll through the list of qualifying items, find a tool you actually want to buy, and you'll get a free battery at the same time. Great options include the Hackzall linked to above, the 2.5-Gallon PACKOUT vacuum, or an M18 FUEL Brushless Hammer Drill. Essentially, buy one of 20 Milwaukee tools priced from $179 to $499, and you'll get an extra battery for free. It's also worth mentioning that if you don't need another battery, you can also choose to get a free M18 FUEL Impact Driver instead, which is usually $179. Either way, buy a Milwaukee tool at Home Depot between now and Labor Day, and you'll get a free battery or tool. Hit the link below and grab yours today. Milwaukee M18 5.0Ah XC Battery Pack Color Red Warranty Returnable within 90 days Milwaukee's M18 XC (extended capacity) 5.0Ah battery is a perfect blend of weight, power, and performance, ideal for any job.