The craftsman c3 tool kit offers a versatile assortment of tools to perform any variety of projects. Best of all you can use the battery on a whole host of other tools outside the kit. I have since bought the nail gun and another tool that escapes me right now but all tools in the C3 line have ample power to complete the most intensive projects and charge relatively quickly.
Most tools work great for around the house jobs. The light, which I thought would be useless, is one of the most useful tools. Some of the smaller kits and individual pieces can be purchased with much larger discounts with sales and Craftsman Club specials.
Check out the Craftsman C3 19.2-volt 17 pc. Ultimate Combo Kit on sears.com/shoptools. It's the most tools I've ever seen for under a grand and it has a lot of storage too.