Best cordless power tool combo kits for home and DIY

Start here: the Ryobi 18V ONE+ drill and impact driver kit. For home and DIY it's the sensible first buy — two tools you'll actually use, one battery system with hundreds of add-ons later, and a huge user base if you ever need help.

Who the others suit:

• DeWalt 20V MAX drill + impact kit — if you want a tougher-feeling brand for weekend projects and don't mind a smaller battery.
• Milwaukee M18 FUEL hammer drill kit — for masonry, decking and heavy framing; more tool than most homes need.
• SKIL 20V brushless kit — a light, tidy set for apartment-sized jobs and furniture assembly.
• Ryobi 6-tool combo — if you'd rather get a saw and recip saw in one go than buy them later.

Whatever you pick, stay in one battery platform — that's what decides how cheap the next tool is.