Might be the wrong place, but I hope some people have some experience with the topic.
In short I want to purchase a drill-thing for general basic home repairs. Hanging shelves that sort of thing. “Problem” is that there’s so much info and features and I’m kinda drowning. Everything looks nearly identical. The more I research the more confused I get.
Bonus restraints: cinderblock and concrete construction is how it’s done here (so need a thingy that’s strong enough to drill a bit into cinderblocks?), and the major-er problem is that I need something that doesn’t put a lot of strain or kickback(??) on the user. Due to medical issues I can’t really put much weight/pressure on a tool.
So far I got that a drill is for holes and a driver is for screws (so I guess I need both?). Brushless is more better because parts don’t touch and magnets is power? More power is less weight you need to put into it but more power needs more strength???
I’ll obv go to the store and try to hold various models but I don’t really know what I need to look for. Maybe I just need an electric screwdriver lol? 🫠 Big confuse plz help.
I am going to be honest, these answers are all fantastically informational but don’t really tell you what you should be looking for. If you want a one-and-done solution I recommend a Milwaukee M18 Fuel Hammer Drill/Driver combo. M18s are heavier than an M12, but have more power because of it. If your disability is related to lifting things, bear that in mind. I recommend Milwaukee because it’s what I know from my decade in trades, any name brand will be fine.
It has a middling hammer function that for Joe Homeowner will put holes in brick and concrete without needing a dedicated tool. If your project is, say you need to drill a quarter inch hole for a screw or something in a hard surface. You’re obviously not coring your foundation, so you don’t need the big dedicated hammer drill. It will also have a regular drill function for putting holes in not-brick, and will have a clutch for putting screws in things that you don’t want to strip out. These are the things to look for. Clutch, Drill, Hammer function. If you have any questions, I’d be more than happy to help you out.