How to Choose Stocking Stuffers for a Do-It-Yourselfer

Does Santa have a do-it-yourselfer on his list? Help him out with these ideas for clever stocking stuffers.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Books
• How-to Videos
• Staple Guns
• Superglue
• Work Gloves
• Staples
• Permanent markers
• Jeweler's Screwdrivers
• Stud Finders
• Utility Knives
• Rotary Hobby Tools Accessories
• Measuring Tapes
• Levels
• Drill Bits
• Saw Blades
• Home Maintenance Videos
• Battery Testers
• Magnets
• Multi-use Pliers
• Soldering Guns/irons
• Hardware Store Gift Certificates
• Utility Blades
• Mini Flashlights

1. Look for neat and handy gadgets, like magnets for loose screws, jeweler's screwdrivers, or a mini flashlight.
2. Tie together several tubes of Superglue with a fancy ribbon.
3. Look for books or videos on special projects your do-it-yourselfer has in mind for the coming year.
4. Get a gift certificate for your handyperson's favorite hardware store.
5. Buy a pair of heavy-duty gloves, or maybe a utility knife and extra blades, for the stocking.
6. Accessorize your other gifts: put drill bits, saw blades or rotary tool accessories in the stocking.
7. Include small tools such as a level, tape measure, staple gun, soldering iron, stud finder, battery tester, multiuse pliers or permanent markers.
8. Watch for ads from the Sharper Image and places like it for cool gifts.