Every day, women are becoming more present in the DIY space, but who are we kidding? There are still chores we still hate doing. Thankfully, the handyman in our lives is ideally always willing to pick up the slack, blowing leaves and pushing lawnmowers, languishing under loving duress while we look on nervously, afraid the “Ocean Breeze”, tiles don’t quite match the interior direction. His birthday is rolling around; maybe you’re Christmas shopping or you’d like to splurge on an early (or late) anniversary present. Or there is no event, you’re just grateful your handyman is there to bail you out of your own DIY nightmare.
Lawn Mowers
If there was a chore to heavily debate or avoid in any family, with or without kids, the weekly mowing takes the cake. Reward his devotion to you with a cordless lawn mower; go for a high-performance, lithium battery-powered beast and he’ll never complain again (this isn’t guaranteed). If you’re looking for ideas and price ranges, the premium is always the best. Spending a little extra on high-end manufacturers, like STIHL power tools, will save you both in the long run and ensure your lawn is perfectly manicured. After all, this is not an unnecessary expenditure; this is spending for your loved ones, so compromising should not be in your books. That said, if you would want to travel a mile extra, then it would be advisable to gift some spare parts along with the mower, like lawn tractor tires, fuel filters, and belts. Including spare parts can ensure that the recipient has essential components readily available in case of any future maintenance or repairs.
DIY Planner
Handymen often get side-tracked by bigger and better projects, leaving something unfinished, sitting in the yard. To promote organisation, a DIY Planner could be just the ticket your handyman needs to keep track of his goals and priorities. It will also allow him to record observations, experiments, and measurements in one place – a planner is a 2IC he doesn’t bring home for a surprise BBQ.
Ladders
Do you want him to clean the gutters, change light bulbs or get something off the roof? Give him a ladder to do it. From stairway ladders to folding ladders and fixed ones, there are a multitude of options available in the market these days. You can simply select the one that could prove handy to him. A multi-purpose ladder converts easily from a step ladder to a single ladder, normally latching into position automatically. Look for sturdy treads and tapered back legs for improved stability.
Tool Boxes
Gone are the plastic hollow shells (they’re still around, just not in a garage we’ve seen for a while), tool boxes and bags now come with compartments and sleeves for specific tool storage. Your handyman will love a tough PVC and poly bag; different bags come with varying features – get online or in-store to compare and price match. You can gift this box as it is or fill it up with a few essentials such as a pair of safety gloves (like those found on unigloves.com), a set of screwdrivers, and a hammer. This will complete the gift for your handyman.
Folding Saw Horses
Save yourself the energy of nightly massages and reduce back strain, your handyman will thank you for a pair of folding saw horses. Lightweight and useful across a variety of projects, saw horses provide a sturdy surface for strenuous jobs.
150+ Toolkit
Does your handyman have a habit of losing, breaking, or lending his tools out, never to be seen again? A 150+ piece toolkit will see he has everything he needs, broken down into separate slots so he knows when something is missing. Ideal for work at home, on site or on the go, most toolkit sets come with hammers, socket sets, screwdrivers, bit drivers, bits, key sets, pliers, spark plugs, scissors and more.