Back in the day, carpenters used brace-and-bit drills. For lighter jobs, manufacturers came up with a gear-driven model. More ...

Not sure if you know how to use a power drill properly? We asked Duffy to break down the basics, and here's what he had to share. Related: These Are the Tools Every Homeowner Should Have Handy Know ...

Cordless drills make so many day-to-day tasks simpler. You don't even need to get one of the most powerful cordless drills from a given brand to significantly reduce the amount of time you spend on a ...

The first set of tools I ever got was an IKEA hand tool set (filled with a couple types of wrenches, a hammer, and a multi-head screwdriver), given to me as a high school graduation present. But it ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Do you have a DIY in mind, but don’t know what tool you should use to get the job done? This month we break down the differences between a drill and an impact driver in our latest ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Major brands like Milwaukee and Bosch have been making hammer drills, or some variation of them, for decades, and they can make a big ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. If you want a cordless drill to hang some shelves or ...

As cool as it is to pierce the proverbial heavens with a power drill, it's no secret that those drill bits create quite a bit of waste. When drilling into a surface either on a wall or in your ceiling ...

Ryobi and DeWalt are two of today’s best tool-making companies, though they sit on opposite ends of the price spectrum: Ryobi on the budget side and DeWalt on the pricier side. But does the difference ...

Ask any contractor and they'll tell you the same: Knowing how to use a power drill is crucial when completing projects around your home. "Having a reliable cordless power drill, like the Ryobi HP ...