Best cordless drills and combo kits for home use

Top pick: the Ryobi ONE+ drill and impact driver combo. Two tools, because a drill bores holes and an impact driver sinks screws without stripping them — between them they cover shelves, flat-pack, curtain rails and light deck work. It's on the biggest, cheapest battery platform, so future tools cost little.

• Ryobi ONE+ 6-tool kit — best if you're starting from nothing: adds a circular saw and recip saw for cutting.
• DeWalt 20V Max XR DCD800 — the pick if you want one compact, brushless drill with pro-grade power that lasts.
• Milwaukee M12 FUEL combo — smallest and lightest here, great for tight spaces and light daily use.
• Ridgid 18V drill/driver kit — a single drill with a notably strong warranty.
• SKIL 20V brushless combo — a solid budget second kit.
• Metabo HPT 12V — fine for furniture and small jobs, underpowered for framing or decking.