13 High-Tech Ryobi Tools That Will Make Work In Your Home & Garden A Breeze

As the days get shorter and you're left with less time to work outside, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by all your end-of-season home and yard maintenance tasks. From blowing out gutters to pressure washing your RV, vacuuming the house in preparation for guests, to making hand-crafted decorations for the holidays, it's important to have the right tools for the job. More people than ever are looking to cordless, battery-powered options because they offer convenience and portability that can help you whip your lawn into shape. If you're ready to invest in tools that will make work in your home and garden a breeze, here's a list of high-tech Ryobi tools to consider.

Dedicated to a sustainable future for everyone, Ryobi envisions a world without the need for gas-powered tools. This goal, along with an exclusive partnership with Home Depot, has led the company to develop a wide range of interchangeable products powered by batteries and chargers. That has resulted in several of the items on our list, from a dual-temperature glue gun to a powerful chainsaw, being able to operate from the same rechargeable battery. Using power tools that don't have gas consumption but offer powerful performance may save you money in the long run.

It's essential to regularly cut your grass until a week before the first expected frost to help with disease resistance throughout the winter. The Ryobi Brushless Multi-Blade Push Mower Kit ($749 at Home Depot) is battery-powered, making it quieter than gas while maintaining high blade speeds. The two-battery configuration lasts up to 70 minutes, which is adequate time to mow yards completely under one acre. Along with a bag attachment that makes it easy to dump fine clippings, this mower's handles also quickly collapse for vertical storage in small spaces.

Regular vacuuming is just one of the house cleaning tips pet owners should live by. Pet dander can cause allergies, and nobody wants to sit on a sofa covered in fur. If you don't like lugging around a giant vacuum, the Ryobi Cordless Pet Stick Kit ($299 at Home Depot) is a lightweight alternative. At just eight pounds, the battery-powered cleaning device makes less noise than a dishwasher but powerfully picks up debris on carpet and hard floors alike. A removable extension wand turns it into a hand vac for small spaces like cars, stairs, or curtains.

Is anything more satisfying than neatly trimmed shrubs and getting razor-sharp garden edges on a freshly mown lawn? The Ryobi Attachment Capable 15" String Trimmer Kit ($199 at Ryobi) is a high-tech landscaping tool that can also be transformed into a cordless blower, cultivator, and even a snow thrower, thanks to a number of swappable attachments (sold separately). As a string trimmer, the device has a speed winder that can be loaded in under 60 seconds. The variable speed trigger and adjustable front handle are handy no matter which attachment you're using.

Gone are the days of a simple sponge and a soapy bucket of water. When you want to get your car or truck spotlessly clean, consider the Ryobi Telescoping Scrubber Kit ($199 at Home Depot). The lightweight, cordless, motorized scrubber design lets you spray an included soap solution through a telescoping wand that connects to a variety of accessories. A six-inch bristle brush is included, and the company also sells a microfiber cloth and more abrasive bristle brush for gentle or heavy-duty jobs. The head pivots into six different positions, and a 51-inch pole lets you clean more than just your car. Users say it's also great for cleaning siding and ceramic tile floors.

Even if you plant low-maintenance hedges in your yard, eventually, you'll need to trim them. Especially for deciduous shrubs, regular pruning helps keep the new growth dense and more shapely. The Ryobi 22" Hedge Trimmer ($139 at Home Depot) is a cordless, battery-operated tool that provides over 3,000 strokes per minute with minimal vibration thanks to its dual-action blades. Anti-jam technology helps with cutting through thick branches up to ¾ inches thick. It also automatically reverses the blades when it senses a jam before shutting off the tool as an added safety feature.

Whether you're installing shiplap, hanging a gallery wall, or following Nate Berkus' advice on unexpected places to hang artwork, having the right tools makes all the difference. The Ryobi AirGrip™ Laser Level ($39.97 at Home Depot) vacuum seals to most walls and surfaces without any pins, tacks, or a second set of hands. A 20-foot bright red laser shows your line exactly, and because the laser has adjustable stops between zero and 45 degrees, it works well even when you need a precise angle. This high-tech tool comes with two AAA batteries and a three-year manufacturer's warranty.

A single mature tree can drop over 100,000 leaves each year. While there are many creative ways to dispose of dead leaves in the fall, having a high-tech tool like Ryobi's Whisper Series Jet Fan Blower Kit ($199 at Ryobi) can make the process much easier. The cordless handheld device weighs just under 10 pounds. A variable speed trigger and turbo button option for the battery-powered fan design means airflow reaches speeds of 125 miles per hour, making this device capable of blowing through heavy leaves and debris while making less noise than a doorbell.

Ryobi's Dual Temperature Glue Gun ($52.50 at Home Depot) is beloved by crafters and construction workers alike. Along with interchangeable tips in various sizes, the settings provide low heat for delicate materials and high heat necessary for heavy-duty adhesives. A drip tray folds out to keep your workspace neat. Hot glue hacks make decorating for Christmas a breeze, so you may want to put this high-tech tool on your wishlist. It's part of the company's ONE+ line of products, which means the same battery and charger (sold separately) will work with several other tools on our list.

Late fall is the perfect time to examine your landscaping for signs your trees might be in desperate need of a trim. If your favorites are full of overcrowded or crisscrossed limbs, the Ryobi Lopper Kit ($167.72 at Home Depot) is a cordless power tool worth considering. With a fully charged battery, the device can make over 100 cuts through branches up to 1¼-inch thick by pulling a simple trigger. Stretching over two feet, it offers users more range than traditional manual loppers while remaining lightweight, weighing in at under six pounds.

For car interiors, small spills around the house, hard-to-reach spots, and tricky areas like carpeted stairs, no tool works better than a hand-held vacuum. The Ryobi ONE+ Hand Vacuum Kit ($79.97 at Home Depot) is a cordless option that picks up dry debris from sawdust to scattered kitty litter. Compatible with any 1¼-inch dust brush, crevice tool, utility nozzle, or hose, this vacuum cleaner works with separately sold accessories or attachments you may already have on hand. Users love the dust cup, which easily snaps in and out for quick cleaning.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the right chainsaw for firewood, yard work, and gardening. Battery-powered cordless options like Ryobi's 14" Chainsaw Kit ($259 at Home Depot) are growing in popularity because they offer long runtimes and powerful cutting without the hassle of gas. This high-tech tool has an adjustable chain that stays automatically oiled. It's capable of more than 125 cuts per charge thanks to a 40V lithium battery system compatible with some other Ryobi products. Intended for small to midsize jobs, the 14-inch bar and chain can cut trees up to 24 inches in diameter.

When it comes to power drills, it's not always easy to get the perfect hole every time. Speed, bits, pilot holes, material, and user experience all play a role. Practice helps, but so does having a high-tech tool. Ryobi's ½ inch Drill/Driver Kit ($99 at Home Depot) is a user-friendly option with a powerful motor that allows for torque adjustment that controls how deep your screws or fasteners will go. Equipped with an LED work light, you'll be able to more easily see what you're doing with this tool, which also has a keyless clutch to hold your bits securely into place.

Although there are things you should never clean with a pressure washer, for getting grime off your home's siding or slippery algae off your front steps, there's no better tool. A smaller portable option like the Ryobi 1800 PSI Electric Pressure Washer ($99 at Home Depot) is the right size for lighter jobs like cleaning gunk off your grill, saltwater off your boats, or dirt off your camper. This tool has a flexible, lightweight, 20-foot hose and comes with three nozzles that are easy to connect. One of these is a soap nozzle intended for use with a detergent tank that can be attached for extra dirty jobs.