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Four drills we tested to find the best drill, set side by side.

Photo: Sarah Kobos

Cordless drills are more powerful than they’ve ever been. Yet they’ve also gotten so compact and lightweight that you can probably handle one easily, even if you’ve never picked up a drill in your life.

A good drill will make the work of sprucing up your home faster, easier, and more enjoyable. And for full-on DIY projects, a drill is an essential.

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Our newly updated drill guide→

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Tooling around

The tools found in the Anvil Homeowner's Tool Set kit, which we recommend as the best basic tool kit.

The best basic home toolkit

Anyone who intends to hang a picture, change a light-switch cover, or do any number of small jobs around the house needs a selection of entry-level hand tools.

Several multi-tools sit on a beige background.

The best multi-tool

Our top pick includes needle-nose pliers, a bottle opener, Phillips and flat screwdrivers, and a carabiner clip.

Four different colored wire cutters with colorful wires between them.

The best wire cutter

Because we had to.

The right extension cord makes a difference

Five of the extension cords we tested to find the best extension cords for your home and garage.

Photo: Sarah Kobos

If you’ve always just bought whichever extension cord happens to be sitting on the shelf at your local hardware store, you’re missing out on cords that are safer, more durable, and more flexible.

The best extension cords→

Plus: The best gifts for boyfriends (that are great for anyone)

L.L.Bean Wicked Moccasins, a lit Apothke candle, and an apron are displayed on a plain background from our list of picks.

Photo: Rozette Rago

Our gifts experts have pulled together the tasty, the practical, the silly, and the provocative to delight anyone on your list.

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Including a sophisticated Croc→

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