Add a decent set of knee pads to the list of tools for this project.

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Originally posted by Hamden106:
One answer. Deck screws with torx drive

This is the answer you seek.

like everyone is saying, a 1/4 impact driver for deck screws. If you're young you can get away with a drill, but the impact driver eliminates ALL torque in your wrist via the majik of basic physics of inertia.

If you get a hydraulic type driver instead of a hammer driver, you won't need hearing protection. Most of the best major brands offer a hydraulic version for just a little more money. Your ears will thank you.

Thanks everyone for the replies. I'll buy a 1/4 inch impact driver. Replace the deck first, then rip up all the upstairs carpet, buy boxes of screws and tighten down all the damn squeaks in the floors that's bugged me for years.
After that I probably won't need it much. Maybe

You may like the Milwaukee M18 volt battery 1/4 Hydraulic Impact Driver. I've had mine for a few years now, and used it to build 400 ft of custom wood fence with ALL screws, no nails, and a large custom wood drying shed with walls and metal roof, with ALL screws, no nails, using this little guy.

I use it all the time, probably every other week, and it still runs like brand new. The batteries and on-board battery management circutry are so advanced, you can use it all day long on a big job without a recharge. Ryobi can't do that, which is what I started out with before getting this guy.

Since I have an 18V Bosch drill with two batteries and charger I may stick with just a Bosch driver, But I've always liked Milwaukee.

Since you have a Bosch. I would get a Bosch Impact driver as long as the batteries are compatible. Otherwise Milwaukee, Dewalt and Makita are good.

I use 2 inch torx bits which gives more control and space for your hands. I prefer ceramic coating screws if your not using a hidden fastener system.