: Christmas 2010 Gift Ideas for the Handyman
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There are certain gifts that are very well suited for the handyman in your life. Try the following ideas for the 2010 Christmas holiday.
Tools
Of course many handymen love tools. What is great about this gift is that there are so many choices for all different budgets. You can get some small tools like hammers, wrenches and screwdrivers that would be useful. You could buy a set. Of course you could also buy him a large power tool if you have a lot of money and want to get him something very extravagant. One thing to consider is that most handymen typically already have a lot of tools so look for something that he really needs. Also, some handymen are very picky about the brand of tools that they like such as Craftsman. You may want to tell him that you want to get him such a gift and ask if he wants anything in particular.
Book
There are many books that may be useful for a handyman. What you get will depend on how skilled he is and whether he does his work professionally or more around the house. You could consider / Tricks of the Trade (Family Handyman) by Reader’s Digest, Handyman Jobs, Marketing, Licensing, Insurance And More! by Bob Cheal, or Handyman Book (Second Revised Edition) by The Staff of the Family Handyman Magazine. Alternatively you could get him a magazine such as Handyman (1-year auto-renewal) by RD Publications, Inc.
Gift card to a home improvement store
A lot of handymen purchase many different items from home improvement stores such as Home Depot and Lowe’s. If you buy a gift card to one of these then you know it will get used and it will be something practical that won’t just sit in the back of a closet. Many people are having financial difficulties in the slower economy of 2010, so a gift card like this might be the most appreciated gift of all. It is also useful because it is easy to get and there are many different denominations that you can get. Make sure to find out if the handyman has any particular preference of store.
There are many great 2010 Christmas gifts for handymen. You may find success with one of the above ideas for your loved one.