The Amazon Tool That's Compatible With The DEWALT Battery You Already Own

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Few manufacturers can rival DeWalt when it comes to quality and reliability. In fact, one leading research company has rated it as the most popular power tool brand in the U.S. for several years running. As a result, a lot of people own DeWalt batteries. That's great if you can afford a whole bunch of DeWalt devices, but if you're looking to save a few bucks, you'll find that those power units aren't compatible with tools from well-known budget brands like Black+Decker, Craftsman, Ryobi, etc. However, one enterprising company on Amazon, Houselife, offers consumers the Houselife cordless snow shovel, which is compatible with DeWalt batteries.

When buying off-brand, you typically need to buy power tool battery adapters, but there are some important things to consider before using them — and it's not usually a good idea. A product like this snow shovel that is compatible with brand-name batteries you may already own avoids the hassle of needing an adapter. The cordless shovel works with all of the 20V Max range (Houselife recommends 4Ah or larger for optimum performance) and is particularly useful during the winter, when you need to remove snow without breaking your back using a manual shovel. 

Available from Amazon for around $110, Houselife's cordless snow shovel is $40 cheaper than DeWalt's own model, and the specifications look good. At 11 inches, the clearing width is 1 inch more than the DeWalt tool, and the depth is the same. The Houselife shovel is 5 pounds lighter for easier handling, comes with a telescopic handle for added comfort, and can throw snow up to 20 feet. Customers give it 4.3 stars, with the majority saying it's a good tool for clearing small areas like steps, decks, and patios. That's just what you need from a lightweight snow shovel. 

A few buyers complained about how loud the motor is, some experienced breakdowns, and not everyone was happy with its performance, though the condition of the DeWalt battery being used can have an impact on how well it functions. All in all, for most customers, the Houselife cordless snow shovel seems to be a compatible tool that was well worth checking out.

A more in-depth look at tools compatible with DeWalt batteries reveals that other companies also offer a variety of options. There are affordable paint sprayers that work with DeWalt batteries. We found an electric chainsaw and several other cordless garden tools. There are also work lights and a cordless tire inflator. It seems to be a market that's expanding. Next time you're looking for a tool that perhaps you won't use regularly, and you don't want to invest in DeWalt's version, you might want to spend a few minutes looking at what else is compatible with those batteries.