We are talking about a good drill for the homeowner. A 12-volt drill you can put in the kitchen drawer and use to put up hooks, installbaby gates, change light fixtures, do little drywall repairs, straighten a saggy gutter...set up furniture, build new dog house or a tree house, finish a project for your kid....we are talking about a solid home management tool.

Many good drills nowdays come with an LED that shines at the front of the drill. Some drill models also come with a battery indicator light, a belt hook, and onboard bit storage.

The best drill: Bosch PS31-2A 12-Volt Max Drill/Driver Kit (Small, light, powerful, good price)

The second best drill: Milwaukee 2407-22 M12 3/8 Drill Driver Kit (powerful, bulky, lesser run time thana top pick)

The best affordable drill: Craftsman 17586 Nextec 12.0V Drill Driver (just one battery, not for large projects)

The best drill upgrade: Bosch DDS181-02 18-Volt Compact Drill/Driver Kit (faster drilling, good fro heavy projects)

The best drill running on 20 volt: Porter-Cable PCCK600LB 20-Volt 1/2-Inch Lithium-ion Drill/Driver Kit (great price)