Reasons I sold all my Milwaukee tools and switched to a cheaper brand

The article explains why the author sold their Milwaukee cordless tools and switched to Ryobi. After buying a Milwaukee V28 with a lithium-ion battery more than 20 years ago, they gradually added Milwaukee V18 tools—only to discover that the different systems did not work together. As Milwaukee later moved to its M18 lineup, the older V28 and V18 tools became incompatible with M18 batteries and packs, creating added frustration. During that time, Ryobi expanded its lineup at lower prices while building an ecosystem based on backward compatibility. The piece highlights Ryobi’s 18V ONE+ platform, plus 40V and 80V options, and notes that tools are widely available, often through Home Depot.