I'm partial to this skil drill, but that's just because I found it on markdown for $40 at Lowes.http://www.amazon.com/2415-01-12-Volt-8-Inch-Variable-Driver/dp/B005JRJCU8/ref=sr_1_30?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1373466126&sr=1-30&keywords=skil+cordlessFor general housework, you don't necessarily NEED 14-18volt. I like one that's lithium ion, small, and light weight. Try to stay away from NiCad batteries if you can.
@derp: why stay away from NiCad batteries....??? lithium is the new beast at 3 times the price.i'll wait for the prices to drop before moving to lipos. but then I could always replace the nicad's in my drill with the lipos and replace the charger for half the price. 4951