"Denise" wrote in message
...

How do I know what size drill bits to buy, and how much of an assortment
will I need? Not just for the drapes, but just so that I have enough on
hand
in case I decide to tackle another project. (I am an apartment dweller, so
of course, I have cement walls to deal with) I'VE NEVER USED A DRILL
BEFORE!!! Can you guys and gals offer a beginner like me any newbie
advice?
Also, I'd like to purchase some home repair books (just the
basics...nothing
too advanced), and was wondering if anyone out there could recommend some
titles to me? For example, "Drills for Dummies", or "Tools for Dummies",
you
know...something along those lines.

Get a moderately priced cordless drill. Virtually everyone has these
nowadays and they can come in very handy as an electric screwdriver too (it
should come with a couple screwdriver bits - if not, buy a couple.) Buy a
small drill bit kit - one with about a dozen drill bits in it. Most things
that you install yourself will tell you which size drill bit to use. So,
make sure you get a kit where the sizes are clearly marked (e.g. 1/4").
Cement usually takes a special drill bit, so you might want to pick up a few
of those too.