Cordless Drill/Driver (18–20 V)
Beginner$80–200 (kit)power
The modern homeowner’s workhorse: drilling holes and driving screws with clutch control that prevents stripped heads and wall damage.
Using it well
Set clutch low for screws into drywall/soft wood; increase until it drives without cam-out. Speed 1 (low gear) for driving, speed 2 for drilling.