As the 2024 holiday season approaches, finding the perfect gift for the home improvement enthusiast or pro craftsman in your life can be both exciting and challenging. Whether they are seasoned craftsmen or just starting their home projects, the right tools and products can make all the difference. From versatile multi-tools to innovative tech that simplifies tough jobs, this holiday gift guide offers a curated selection of must-have items that are sure to inspire and equip every DIYer and pro. Let’s dive into a world of practical and creative gift ideas that will help your loved ones and friends tackle their next project with confidence and style.
MULE Products
Great for DIYers, Patios, Home Gyms, Construction Pros, Baseball Dads, Soccer Moms, and more. The fast-growing MULE™ product brand features the award winning MULE Mobile Workshop (The best tool I didn’t know I needed). In addition, check out their Garage Wall Fan XL with Remote and their Outdoor Oscillating Wall Fan with Remote.
The 5-in-1 Mobile Workshop is now available for $199, this is a $100 discount!!
DeckWise® Hardwood Wrench Jr.™
Builders and contractors enjoy tools that are specifically designed for a job and when it comes to minimizing job-site time, they turn to the DeckWise® tool line! Deck installers and contractors know our original Hardwood Wrench™ is the beefiest, most stout deck board bending tool on the market! DeckWise® has scaled down the Hardwood Wrench™ to a “junior” size for the DIYer, weekend warrior, and Pro deck builder.
Even the most seasoned deck installer knows how grueling it can be when wrangling bent and warped deck boards into submission. Especially when it’s a one-man show or a weekend project! This is where its multidirectional components and multiconfiguration features save the day. A must have in every tool box!
The uncomplicated design of the Hardwood Wrench Jr.™ fashions it as one of the most innovative board straighteners ever created. Its simplicity results in a lightweight, economical deck board tool making it a valiant contender bending unruly hardwoods, thermal woods, pressure treated, and composites. Available at deckwise.com
Surebonder Holiday Light Tacker Manual Staple Gun
‘Tis the season when this tool is top of mind for our Holiday Gift Guide. The Surebonder Holiday Light Tacker Manual Staple Gun makes hanging those holiday light displays easier and safer throughout the Holiday season.
- An inexpensive holiday cable tacker staple gun.
- Hangs holiday lights and garland quickly and easily.
- A unique plastic insulator design protects holiday light wire from the staple when lights are blowing in the wind.
- Simple to use and requires little force to set staples.
- Easy drop in staple loading.
- May also be used for home wiring for tv, computer, telephone, intercom, alarm/security, doorbell, thermostat, and speaker wire.
- Holiday Light Tacker Staple Gun with 60 Staples and 30 insulators included
- Hangs up to 100 feet of holiday lights
- Jam resistant
- Unique staple design won’t damage wires
*For best results, use with Surebonder #15030C plastic insulated staples.
Grizzly Industrial Legacy No. 4 Smoothing Plane
The Grizzly Industrial Legacy No. 4 Smoothing Plane is a tool that combines traditional functionality with innovative design for professional and hobbyist woodworkers alike. It features unique adjustable handholds for the perfect fit, and removable depth stop guides for precision planing thin and narrow workpieces that regular planes can’t handle. With its exquisite design and superior performance, this modern hand plane will quickly become a favorite tool. This plane delivers professional-quality results with comfort and ease. Plus, it excels in creating smooth, flat faces on thin and narrow stock, making it essential for intricate projects with small pieces. All woodworkers and craftsmen will love the T34066 Legacy Smoothing Plane, which embodies function and form in one elegant tool. Available at grizzly.com
Carl’s Built-In Golf Room Kit
The newest offering from Carl’s Place can turn any room into an immersive, professional-grade golf simulator at an attainable, do-it-yourself price. The Built-In Golf Room Kit can be customized down-to-the-inch to match the users’ room dimensions and preferences, and is engineered with high-quality materials designed to withstand the rigors of regular indoor golf use. Standard features can include: a Carl’s Place Premium Impact Screen, built-in impact screen mounting kit, and golf simulator blackout panels and mounting hardware. Carl’s Built-In Golf Room Kit is ideal for golfers who have carpentry/handyman skills. Creating something as beautiful as this takes some time and work. It’s designed for rooms featuring straight, even 2×4 wood framed walls free of trim boards. If possible, consider using plywood on the walls and ceilings to simplify installation. If your space deviates from this, be prepared to tailor the setup to suit your unique surroundings. Available at shop.carlofet.com/built-in-golf-room-kit
- Fully Waterproof
- Composite safety toe
- Slip Resistant soles
- Electrical Hazard Protection
Available at catfootwear.com
Moen Smart Leak Detector
The Moen Smart Leak Detector is a standalone sensor that can be placed anywhere in the home to alert you when and where it detects moisture to help prevent water damage and loss. If water, extreme temperatures or high humidity are detected, it will alert you in one or more ways, according to set preferences: the Moen Smart Water App, text, phone call or email.
Benefits/Features Include:
- 24/7 Alerts: The Smart Leak Detector will sense and notify you of water events outside the pipes, like a flooding basement or malfunctioning appliance, to help reduce the risk of water damage.
- Customizable detection: Monitors moisture, humidity, and temperature, all customizable in the Moen Smart Water App.
- DIY, discrete, compact design: The 3.5-inch (89 mm), drop-shaped unit can easily be placed in areas susceptible to water damage by environmental factors or fixture malfunctions, such as near washing machines, water heaters, and dishwashers.
Available at Moen.com
T-Rex Waterproof & Repair Tape
T-Rex Waterproof & Repair Tape is the fix-it-all tape for discreet fixes on indoor and outdoor wet, rough and other hard-to-stick-to applications, making it great for storm repairs, as well as everyday plumbing, automotive and recreational uses. It’s formulated with Flex-to-Fit Technology, making it highly conformable, yet ferociously strong to provide maximum stretch around objects and the ability to fit in tight spaces.
Benefits/Features include:
- Instantly seals out water, air and moisture and even works under water
- Initially repositionable and easy to use with no backing to remove – simply cut, wrap and seal
- Extreme weather performance and UV-resistance in heat, cold, rain and snow in temperatures ranging from -40 F to 240 F
Find where to buy at TRexTape.com
WiseBond™ Epoxy Systems
WiseBond™ Epoxy Systems are the perfect gift for the creative DIYer, woodworker, and professional furniture maker. As resin art and epoxy river tables continue to climb in popularity, WiseBond™ stands out as an industry leader with high clarity, non-yellowing UV stability, and a variety of available products for every need.
WiseBond™ offers three epoxy formulas: Bar & Table Top kits for flood coats, Deep Pour™ epoxy kits for 2” single river table pouring, and Quick Set live edge epoxy for a fast cure to coat and crack filling projects. Other offerings are epoxy colorants ranging from mica powders, to transparent alcohol inks, to opaque pigments, to amazing color shifting powders. Available at WiseBond.com
The Squeeek No More Kit
The Squeeek No More kit is designed to stop floor squeaks from above the floor by going safely through the carpet, hardwood, or vinyl.
This kit solves your squeaky floor problems without the cost of expensive floor repairs. For several years now, the Extreme How-To staff has used and continues to use this kit to fix squeaky floor issues. We highly recommend owning this kit.
The Squeeek No More kit has 50 screws that are scored one inch from the head and coated with a special wax that allows the screw to safely pass through the carpet. The tooling, a tripod fixture and driver bit, drives the screw safely through the carpet stopping the score on the screw slightly below the wood of the floor. Then with the tripod fixture you snap the head of the screw off. The screw thread then holds the floor to the joist without having any part of the screw sticking up that you could walk on. The kit also includes 2 joist finding tools. You use these to quickly and accurately find the joist from above the floor. Available at squeeeknomore.com/shop
Dremel 3100-1/15 Rotary Tool Kit
Dremel rotary tools give users endless DIY and creative functionalities with the quick switch of an accessory, making these the Multiest Tools in the World. This tool fits in the toolbox while unlocking limitless possibilities, with the ability to perform a wide range of applications, including carving, engraving, and grinding. Ideal for new-to-rotary users and intermediate DIY’ers performing functional projects around the home and other creative crafts, the Dremel 3100 is compatible with all Dremel rotary accessories and attachments. Available on Amazon
SUREBONDER Plus Dual Temp Glue Gun
This glue gun is an excellent choice for beginning and experienced do-it-yourselfers who need easy, effective adhesion for crafts and around-the-home repairs. Because it takes up little space, it can be tucked away in a drawer for whenever you need it. A useful addition to any homeowner’s, hobbyist’s or crafter’s toolbox. For best use, always pair with the same Surebonder glue sticks. Choose this convenient value-priced tool when you need dependable adhesion for household tasks, repairs and craft projects of all varieties. This tool features:
- Handy 20-watt tool includes easy-to-adjust temperature switch on the handle
- Comes ready to use with 12 high quality mini glue sticks
- Boost or reduce heat level to effectively bond materials ranging from delicate fabric, cardboard or Styrofoam to hardier metal, plastic, rubber or wood
- Compact 9-inch size is easy to hold, aim, store and clean
- Includes integrated kickstand to hold gun between applications and 60-inch electric cord for consistent heat and wider range (no batteries needed)
- 5 foot A/C cord
Available at Lowe’s
- Next-level stability and cushioning
- Increased PU midsole for a wider, cradle-like heel to ensure all-day support and comfort
- CarbonMAX® toe offers lightweight protection without compromising comfort, even in extreme temperatures
- WaterproofPlus technology guarantees dry comfortable feet
Available at wolverine.com
Innova CarScan Mobile 1000
The Innova CarScan Mobile is a great gift to help anyone become their own mechanic. This easy-to-use OBD2 device pairs with the RepairSolutions2 app – the only solution offering access to a knowledgebase of more than 100 million technician-verified fixes from USA-based Innova Electronics. The tool/app combo offer tons of information to help users troubleshoot check engine light problems and see if it’s ready to pass an emissions “smog” test. The RS2 app can also monitor vehicle health and predict likely car problems, as well as identify the right part when repairs and maintenance are needed so you don’t waste time searching online. Available at Amazon.
RIDGID 3 Gallon NXT Wet/Dry Vacuum
With a compact, toolbox design, the RIDGID 3 Gallon NXT Wet/Dry Vacuum is portable, storable, and stackable – the perfect companion for those looking for a small yet powerful vac they can take from project to project. An integrated storage compartment can hold your accessories, so you are ready to grab-and-go at any time. Accessories include a crevice tool and a dusting brush to help enhance your cleaning experience. Available at Home Depot.
Husky Liners – X-Act Contour Floor Liners
The Husky Liners® X-Act Contour® Floor Liners are engineered and designed to fit your vehicle’s complex curves exactly. This not only provides a stellar look for your interior, but you can rest easy knowing that your floors are completely protected against spills, rain, snow, or mud. The raised channels and deep groves incorporated into the floor liners trap water and other fluids away from both your feet and your carpet. The liners also have a patented Form-Fit Edge™ which is a raised ridge that runs along the door jamb keeping any mess inside.
Husky Liners® uses a unique rubberized material, called DuraGrip™, that is known for its soft pliable feel. If you like to go barefoot in your vehicle, then this is the mat for you. DuraGrip™ allows these floor liners to remain flexible without curling, cracking, or breaking in even the most extreme temperatures. They are also resistant to damage from chemicals like gas, oil, or battery acid. StayPut™ Nibs on the backside prevent the liners from shifting. Husky Liners® uses design elements found in today’s cars and trucks to create customized looks that will complement each vehicle’s style. FormFit Design™ laser scanning technology allows Husky Liners® to create floor liners that will follow all the complex curves and contours of your exact floor. Best of all, these liners are made right here in the USA and are backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Available at huskyliners.com
