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Cordless drill

A battery-powered cordless drill.

Photo: Matti Blume / CC BY-SA 4.0

The cordless drill is the one power tool almost every project needs. It drills holes and drives screws, and the clutch ring stops the screw at a set torque so it doesn’t strip or sink too deep. Set it low for small screws and soft material and raise it for larger ones. The videos here use a drill for everything from hinge screws to shelving and decks.

Pick the right bit for the job and a sharp one: twist bits for wood and metal, masonry bits for concrete. For long screws and lag bolts, an impact driver is faster; see cordless drill vs impact driver. Wear eye protection, and clamp small work.

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  1. DIY Walk-In Closet Shelves From 3/4 in. MDF, Nailed to Studs

    Step by step how toHandyman Startup · 11:20

  2. Turning a Hallway Closet into Drawers and Shelves with Cedar Trim

    Project buildShara Woodshop Diaries · 18:02

  3. DIY Shiplap Built-Ins With Floating Shelves Beside a Fireplace

    Project buildDesigned to the Nines · 22:53

  4. How to Install a Stair Railing: Newels, Balusters and Handrail

    Step by step how toMenards Home Improvement · 4:29

  5. Plywood Built-In Closet Around IKEA Dressers for About $1,000

    Project buildM. Creek Renovations · 11:11

  8. $500 Small Bathroom Makeover: Drywall Patching, Paint and Vanity

    Series partDIY Tiff · 22:15

    Project: Full Bathroom Makeover

  9. Tiling Shower Walls: Staggered 24 in. Porcelain, Shelf and Accent

    Step by step how toThe Excellent Laborer · 40:37

  11. Cement Board and Aqua Defense Waterproofing for a Shower Wall

    Step by step how toThe Excellent Laborer · 15:55

  12. DIY Kitchen Remodel: Heated Tile Floor, Cabinets and Counters

    Step by step how toAndrew Thron Improvements · 53:28

  13. Building an 8×12 Ground-Level Deck on CAMO Blocks with Trex

    Step by step how toHome RenoVision DIY · 1:13:37

  14. Door Won’t Latch? Three Fixes From Hinge Screws to Washers

    Step by step how toEveryday Home Repairs · 13:30

  16. Ipe Deck Boards and a Dovetail Railing on a 20×20 Deck

    Series partThis Old House · 17:19

    Project: How to Build a Deck

  17. Building a 20×20 Two-Level Deck: Layout, Footings and Framing

    Series partThis Old House · 17:28

    Project: Build a Deck

  18. Framing a 4×8 Lean-To Shed Against an Existing Shed: Walls to Doors

    Series partModern Builds · 12:37

    Project: DIY Lean-To Shed

  19. Replacing a 3-Way Switch: Which Wire Goes on Which Screw

    Step by step how toElectrician U · 7:17

  20. Door Won’t Latch: Three Strike Plate Fixes, Easiest to Hardest

    Step by step how toThe Honest Carpenter · 10:32

  21. Replacing a Shed’s Asphalt Roll Roof With Corrugated Metal

    Series partModern Builds · 9:53

    Project: Shed to Workshop Conversion

  22. Kerdi-Board Shower Walls: Fastening and Waterproofing Seams

    Series partLowe's Home Improvement · 15:25

    Project: Walk-in Shower Tiling

  24. Installing Click-Lock Vinyl Plank Floors in a Double Wide

    Step by step how toHome RenoVision DIY · 1:39:18

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