Drill Bits

After finally taking down the ugliest curtains, the windows looked naked. It bothered me. Luckily, the hubby's mom had purchased some valances on sale and had hidden them in our hall linen closet. Of course my husband had no idea they were even there. So, I went on a mission to put up these valances. After buying the wrong rods and correcting the situation, I was ready! I looked at the directions that came with the rods which demanded that I pre-drill some holes in the wall for the screws. I found the drill and attempted to find the drill bits which, after about 20 minutes of turning the house upside down, I discovered from the hubby that we did not own any. How do you own a drill but no drill bits!? Apparently, it's possible. So I then decided that I must get to the Home Depot to remedy this lack of drill bit. I even did some research so I could have somewhat of an idea what to look for. Little did I know what lay in store for me. I walked into the Home Depot and pretty quickly found the drill bits. At that moment, all information about the drill bits completely left my mind. I resorted to looking at the chart on the wall and discovered that basic black oxide drill bits would suit my put-a-hole-in-drywall needs for about $10. At that moment, a Home Depot employee came by to ask what I needed. I, in my very ignorant state, told him about my drill bit situation. Our exchange went something like this:

Home Depot Dude (HDD): What are you looking for?
Me: I'm looking for some drill bits, but I'm not sure these will work with my drill.
HDD: What kind of drill do you have?
Me: Uhhhh, I have no idea. It's not a good one. I don't think you even carry the brand here.
HDD: What color is it?
Me: I think it's black. I'm not sure though. It has a little red stripe thing at the top.
HDD: Is is a Black & Decker?
Me: No, I'm pretty sure it's not. (For the record, we have a Task Force cordless which is only found at Lowe's on clearance. It is actually gray in color)
HDD: (Pointing to the whole row of drills) Does it look like any of these?
Me: Nope
HDD: Does it have a keyless chuck?
Me: (A look of sheer idiocy appears on my face)Uhhh, what is that?
HDD: Ma'am, have you ever even used this drill?
Me: (Knowing that I sound like a complete moron) Why, yes, I actually have used it.
HDD: Ok... does it do this (he shows me the function where the drill tightens or loosens around a bit)
Me: Yes! It does do that.
HDD: Are you sure?
Me: Yes, yes, I'm sure.
HDD: Well, those drill bits you have right there should work. If they don't you can bring them back and we'll buy 'em back from you.
Me: Thanks. (I walk away in the shame of my ignorance).

It turns out that the bits DID work with our drill and I was finally able to install our valances over the windows. Here's a picture of the end result.

One small step for our home improvement. One giant step for women with power tools.