Ten Great Gifts for Do-it-Yourselfers (DIYs)

What gift are you planning to give your favorite DIY Do-It-Yourselfer this holiday season? If you know anyone who is constantly performing DIY Do-It-Yourself style home improvements, volunteering for handyman jobs for friends and family, or inventing new concepts for home design and repair, it's likely they can be considered a Do-It-Yourselfer. DIY Do-It-Yourselfers marvel in the concept of tearing into a flooring project with a smile on their face and two different hammers in their personalized tool belt. A Do-It-Yourselfer seldom balks at any request for carpentry or drywall help and can load a cutting tool with a fresh blade in less than sixty seconds flat with a hearty and enthusiastic grunt. Here are ten great gifts for the Do-It-Yourselfer in your life:

Magazine Subscription - Do-It-Yourselfer Magazines like The Family Handyman are nothing new; people have been purchasing the original Better Homes and Gardens for decades, and now BH & G Do It Yourself, a Better Homes and Gardens spinoff, is also available for a more defined audience of craftsmen and creative ladies who love making their home space work.

Craftsman Laser Trac ™ Laser Combo Kit - Do-It-Yourselfers typically love gadgets, and a Craftsman Laser Trac™ Laser Combo Kit available from Craftsman.com (a division of SEARS) is one of the top gadgets requested by many do-it-yourselfers. This kit is a wonderful inclusive tool essential for anyone who likes to build, repair, and improve their home. The kit, which retails for $59.99, includes a laser level, three bases for mounting, safety glasses, a laser guided measuring tool, and a sturdy carrying case. A laser measuring tool can help your favorite do-it-yourselfer calculate distance in square feet or cubic feet, in any range from two to up to fifty feet. The unit can be held, mounted, or leveled on a tripod or horizontal surface. This is far superior to a messy blue chalk line kit.

Toolbox - The Craftsman 3-Drawer Tool Box, available from Wassco for $61.95, is a wonderful light-weight portable tool chest that any Do-It-Yourselfer would love. The yellow high-impact plastic shell contains three sturdy steel drawers, a top compartment, molded-in side handles and an ultra-durable top handle. Two metal latches secure the top. Overall storage space is 1,788 cu inches of space, perfect for a Do-It-Yourselfer to haul tools to volunteer handyman jobs.

Cleanup - The gift of a Rubbermaid trash can full of cleanup stuff is a great way to show a Do-It-Yourselfer and their significant other that you care. Though many Do-It-Yourselfers are superb at finding innovative ways to be creative, when it comes to cleanup, they don't always have all the tools they need. Consider the gift of a sturdy Rubbermaid trash can, broom, and dustpan. A staple of many Do-It-Yourselfers, the wet/dry shop vacuum is another great gift. Special filters allow the shop vac to clean up dirt, debris, and sawdust with ease as well as the ability to clean up water and other liquids.

Wearable - The I'm Having A Do-It-Yourself Moment T-shirt available in the Shop.com shop Abbey Press is a personalized blue t-shirt featuring a hammer, s$15.95 - $18.95.

Book - The book How Not to Build an Addition by W. J. Rayment is a paperback book that goes through the steps of building a home edition. The book is a 224-page sometimes humorous account with advice on what to do and what not to do. It makes a fun read for Do-It-Yourselfers who enjoy larger-scale projects. If your favorite Do-It-Yourselfer is planning an in-depth job like an addition, this book makes an excellent gift that DIY's will love.

Safety Gear - One of the nicest gifts for a Do-It-Yourselfer is the gift of safety. Quality safety glasses, a dust / particle mask, tough gloves, and a nice set of noise reducing headphones are great items to start with. For an all-inclusive kit, browse on over to Jamestown Distributors for the JD-Safety Kit for just $59.95. Their Deluxe Sanding Safety kit includes one pair of Lazers Protective Glasses, a half-mask respirator, a pair of particle filters, two pair of size Large Atlas fit rubber palm gloves. Two extra large paint suits, and a pair of padded ear muffs.

Dremel - One of the favorite and most famous Do-It-Yourself gadgets in the world is the Dremel tool. Since 1932, The Dremel Company has been providing crafters and handymen with clever tools and gadgets to make life easier. The Dremel rotary tool is a classic beloved worldwide since the 1940's. With 150 different bits currently available, Dremel and its accessories make wonderful gifts.

Gift Card - With a Home Depot or Lowes gift card, your favorite Do-It-Yourselfer can choose just what they need for that special project. From thousands of tools to hardware and lawn care, Home Depot and Lowes are favorite home improvement stores nationwide. Most Do-It-Yourselfers agree that the ability to purchase their own gifts can be great, and Home Depot and Lowes cards can be used online as well.

Cold Heat Solder Cordless - The Cold Heat cordless soldering iron makes a great gift. Whether an electric repair is required or your favorite DIY'er is thinking of metal repair work, the cold heat is a safer way to solder. This tool is ready as soon as you need it and cools so quick, you don't have to worry about burns. The Cold Heat is cordless and comes with a sturdy carrying case. It's just 29.95, online from coldheat.com.

Whether you want to buy your favorite Do-It-Yourselfer a new toy, tool, or cleanup and safety gear, there are plenty of great holiday ideas out there. Good Luck, and Happy Holidays!