Gift Ideas for a Handyman / Home Improvement DIYer

With my wife gearing up the holiday music and Black Friday only a few days away, I thought I’d share some gift ideas for handymen / DIYers. I searched high and low to find inexpensive items that are super useful. If you have additional suggestions, leave a comment and I’ll update the post. Hopefully, this will be a great resource and inspiration for those hard-to-buy-for people.

Inexpensive Gift / Stocking Stuffer Suggestions

All the links are for Amazon and most feature free shipping on orders for $25 or more.

• DeWalt Anti-Fog Safety Goggles – These goggles have built-in ventilation, comfortable rubber seal, easy lens replacement, tough impact resistance. $9.77
• Magnetic Nail Setter – Protect your hands by using this magnetic nail holder to pickup and securely hold nails in place. $12.99
• Ultra-Duty 4-in-1 Ratcheting Screwdriver – Interchangeable screwdriver with rubber handle, reversible ratcheting, includes two hex-shank double-end bits (#1 & #2 Phillips/3/16 & 1/4″ slotted). $6.87
• Magnetic Arm Band – Adjustable magnetic arm band to keep tools and parts within easy reach. $23.40
• Irwin Folding Utility Knife – Quick change button, belt clip, wire stripper notch, and extended thumb ledge. $12.55
• Coated Gripper Gloves – Rubber coated, textured palm for extra grip, breathable knit back, 3-pack. $10.00
• Wood Magnet – Use as a hands free level on any 2-by- material, 4-by-4 posts and pipe up to 4-inches in diameter. $8.39
• Magnetic Drive Guide Set – The guide sleeve hold screws in place for perfect fastening each time. Eliminate wobbling, drive screws up to 4″ in length. $13.53
• Impact Resistant Headlamp – Impact resistant ABS case, 1 super high flux LED, 100,000 hour life, and an unbreakable polycarbonate lens. $14.50
• Small Parts Storage – This storage case features a clear plastic front so you can see what’s inside. Removable compartments make it easy to store small items like screws and nails. $17.79
• Ultrasonic Tape Measure – This one’s a little pricey but a very cool tool (and amazing gift!). 50′ range with laser targeting for increased accuracy. Records measurements and calculates length, area or volume. $41.52
• Hitachi Drill/Driver Quick Change Set – I’ll be honest, I got this great idea from TOH. This set allows you to quickly change between a 5/16″ drill bit and a #8 Phillips driver enabling you to work much faster! $13.90

What do you think? Have any good gift ideas to add?

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by: Ethan | November 24, 2009 | filed in: Tools & Toys
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