He’s pretty handy with DIY, and his trusty old Black & Decker is giving lots of trouble, (rechargeable battery-wise) and technology’s moved on these 20-odd years.
What should I look for, in a good (not “professional”) handy drill please?

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I am installing VERANDA composite decking and bought the recommended composite screws. I am finding it extremely difficult to install these screws, even when drilling pilot holes (which I really don’t want to do for every hole – this is a large deck). The product info says there is no pre-drilling required, but I’m not finding that to be true. Does anyone have any tips for me to make this a little easier and less time consuming? I’m using a Black and Decker drill/screwdriver.

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tried using a masonry bit with a black & decker 4.5 a 0-1350 rpm drill, it didn’t work. what do i need

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I was using my Black & Decker power drill, drilling into a brick wall, when it looked like there were some sparks appearing through the vents of the drill engine. There seemed to be a smell of something burning. I stopped using it immediately, let it cool down and then tried again but it won’t work. I changed the fuse, but still no good.
Is it screwed or do you think it’s reparable?!?! Any ideas??? Thanks

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I got both for christmas, which one do i keep.

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