9 Power Drills to Avoid in 2025 -- Don't Let These Tools Ruin Your Renovation

Not all tools are built to help --- some are built to break, burn out, or worse, break you.

In 2025, several cordless drills are making headlines --- but for the wrong reasons. From overheating batteries to drills that quit mid-task, the wrong choice could ruin your weekend project (and your mood).

I've analyzed user reviews, return rates, and expert tests to bring you this list. If you're hanging shelves or building furniture, steer clear of these 9 drills --- unless you like wasting time and patching drywall.