What is your preferred cordless power tool brand and why?

[Nathan Holt]

I am going to be growing my tool inventory as I renovate my property and will inevitably need to buy more power tools. What is your favorite brand of power tool and why? Do you go for the more expensive Dewalts and Milwaukee's or stick to the Harts and Bauer's? 

[Palmer Thomas]

For me it would depend on how much you think you're going to be using them.  If it's just for every now and then use, then the cheaper options should do fine.  If you want years of moderate to heavy use, then go ahead and spend a bit more for something that works well and is durable.  I personally use Makita and they do great, but I would think that the Dewalt or Milwaukee would be just as good. 

One thing to remember is that if you're going with the cordless options, and there's not much reason not to, then you're not just buying one tool, you're committing to the entire brand since the batteries are so expensive.