Drilling pilot holes sounds simple, but the right bit can make a big difference in preventing cracks, keeping screws straight, and getting a cleaner result.

To find out how two new drill bits, both designed with self-feeding features that essentially pull the bit through the hole as it spins, stack up against a standard, old-fashioned spade bit, we ...

You may not need to drill into concrete too often, so you might be tempted to use a non-masonry drill bit. That would be a ...

Next, I tested the drills with fasteners by using each model to drive three-inch wood screws into stacked 2x4s. Finally, I ...