If the fence is made of hardwood or any kind of thick wood, it's a good idea to always drill a pilot hole. The same goes for screws at the edges of your fence boards and load-bearing joints.

To avoid this drilling mistake, Walker says, ‘Apply a backer board of scrap wood to the back end of what you are drilling ...

That’s enough to bore large holes through wood, metal, and even concrete. Along with power, there are other factors to consider when shopping for a cordless drill, including size, weight ...