Cyber Monday deals at Home Depot

Home Depot's Cyber Monday specials are heavy on power tools, gas grills, and ceiling fans, products we've tested extensively over the past year.

The Ryobi One+ 18-volt cordless-tool kit, which includes a drill, circular and reciprocating saws, a work light, and a free additional tool of your choice, is one of Home Depot's offers. Before you buy this $159 kit, refer to our November 2008 report on cordless drills and tool kits (ratings of cordless drills and tool kits are available to subscribers). The smarter move might be to opt for the drill alone—or pick another higher-rated drill or complete tool kit that doesn't use lithium-ion batteries.

A number of high-quality gas grills are among Home Depot's deals; with more Americans grilling year-round, it doesn't seem odd to see grills on sale out of traditional outdoor-cooking season. Our latest report on gas grills covered several models sold at Home Depot. Watch our video buying guide (right) for more information on gas grills.

Ceiling fans might seem an odd choice for a holiday gift, though some folks feel that reversing the direction of the fan blades can make for more efficient heating during late fall/winter. However, while buying the right ceiling fan can help cut you summer cooling costs, we found that reversing fan direction can cause drafts that will have you raise the thermostat and, as a result, boost your utility bill.

Essential Information: Before you dive into your holiday shopping, read about the best appliance retailers.