6 Tool Gift Ideas for Under $35

No handyman (or woman) is complete without their tools, however sometimes the home improvement hobby can be rather expensive. Whether your home improvement enthusiast wants basic sets or power tools, this list will help you find the perfect tools that won't break the bank.

Firm Grip Work Gloves, $10-$20 at The Home Depot

No matter what the task may be, no home improvement aficionado can live without a good pair of work gloves. Firm Grip offers specialized hand protection for anything from construction and home repairs to cleaning and hair coloring. Their combination of tough grip with flexibility makes them a versatile gift that's ready for any task at hand. You can find Firm Grip gloves at The Home Depot for as little as $10.

Husky 32-Piece Power Tool Accessory Kit, $4.99 at The Home Depot

The Husky 32-Piece Power Tool Accessory Kit is perfect for the tool junkie on the go. The kit includes bits of varying sizes, an extension bar, and metric sockets which are stored safely in a handy carrying case.

Husky 10 in. All-Purpose Tool Tote, $16.97 at The Home Depot

This tote is great for carrying around any tool you may need for small projects around the house. The tote has enough space to spread out and organize your tools, but it small enough to carry around anywhere.

Sand Box Sandpaper Index File, Under $15 at Woodcraft

Just like offices have index files for their loose sheets of paper, so should a work station. The Sand Box sandpaper index files is the perfect way to keep all of those loose sheets of sandpaper in order. The filter board dividers are self-leveling and weighted to keep the sandpaper from curling. The index file can be left on a desk or mounted on a wall and comes with a sandpaper grit reference guide for your convenience.

DIY Project Calculator for Dummies, $20 at The Home Depot

Using standard calculators for home improvement projects can prove to be frustrating. Since projects usually involve fractional measurements in feet and inches, sometimes a standard calculator just doesn't cut it. The DIY Project Calculator for Dummies is suited to calculate measurements and can even help you figure out the cost of an entire project.

Skil 1000 OPM Octo Multi-Finish Sander, $34.97 at Lowe's

Nothing brings on holiday cheer for home renovation enthusiasts quite like power tools. The Skil Octo Finish Multi Sander makes the perfect addition to any power tool set as it brings 8 sanding attachments, a dust canister to keep the work area clean, and a built-in worklight.

For more tool gift ideas check out celebrity handyman Danny Lipford's list of Top 10 Tool Ideas for 2010.

Sources:

Firm Grip

Danny Lipford

The Home Depot

Lowe's