33 Useful and Handy Gifts for the DIY’er in Your Life

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Handy people are some of the most difficult people to shop for. Chances are, they can make whatever it is they want themselves. But alas, there always comes a point when even the most skilled DIY'er needs to refresh their toolbox —and that's where you can help. From essential tools to keep them stocked to a few welcome extras to make their jobs a little easier (think some noise-canceling headphones to help them stay in the zone or a soothing post-project massage gun), we found the 33 best gifts any home-improvement guru will actually want.

While you're perusing this list for the handy men and women in your life, go ahead and pick up a few of these gifts for yourself, too. A lightweight wall organizer for finally decluttering your garage? Might as well stop putting off that chore. Some sleek bins for housing your seemingly never-ending collection of knickknacks? You could always use more. The point is, even if the extent of your handiness is being able to screw in a lightbulb, these practical items are useful for, well, anyone.

Studio Buds

If you want to avoid listening to whatever playlist they're blasting while they work, these noise-cancelling earbuds are as much a gift for you as they are for them.

Tool Roll

If they hate lugging around a bulky toolbox, this waxed canvas roll is surprisingly secure.

Digital Tape Measure

Ultra-precise measurements, every time.

Multi-Tool

For truly whatever situation they get themself into, this 15-in-1 tool features everything from a pocket knife to a wire cutter.

No.08 Carbon Steel Pocket Knife

Or, if they're more traditional, this folding pocket knife will suffice.

Theragun Elite

For when those particularly arduous projects inevitably lead to muscle aches, a handheld massager will become their new best friend.

Precision Electric Screwdriver Kit

Complete with 25 S2-steel precision bits, this electric screwdriver kit will help speed up their tasks exponentially.

Air Purifier

If they're working indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, an air purifier is a must. This well-reviewed model is designed to remove dust and allergens from up to 1,500 square feet in just 60 minutes.

The Essentials Kit

Everything they'll need to tackle that upcoming paint job, from one of the buzziest online paint stores on the market.

Urban Storage Bins

They might not need another toolbox, but they could always use some stylish bins to throw extra odds and ends in.

Foraging Bag

This durable canvas bag is compact yet roomy enough to house all their essentials—plus it can even double as a cooler or grocery tote.

Boreal21 Tripper Kit

This folding bow saw comes with its own sheath for safe carrying.

Diagonal Cutters

If your giftee is handy enough to know how to cut wires, they deserve the best in class: Channellock's carbon steel Diagonal Cutters.

Gray Aero Diffuser

Keep their home smelling fresh with sleek oil diffuser, which happens to be one of our favorites.

Carry-All Garden Stool

The avid gardener in your life needs this clever folding chair-tool bag hybrid. Bonus: the tool bag can be removed for even more versatility.

Folding Step Stool

The pro DIYer confined to a small apartment might not have space for a massive ladder, but this sturdy step stool makes a good (temporary) alternative.

The Clean Essentials

We know this isn't the sexiest gift. But if they're always making a mess, this eco-friendly Blueland set offers an easy way for them to clean up after themselves.

Rugged Twill Log Carrier

Come fire pit season, this ultra-strong log tote will be getting plenty of mileage.

Laser Tape Measuring Tool

So you never need to help them on projects ever again, gift them this top-notch laser measuring tape.

Nail Pouch

This portable pouch has 19 total pockets to hold every piece of hardware in their arsenal.

Waxed Apron

For messier projects, they'll be glad to have this heavy-duty apron on deck.

Unseen Sunscreen

Working outside means slathering on SPF, and Supergoop makes one of the best formulas available.

Ono Kezuru 380 Axe

Presenting: The most luxe-looking axe we've ever seen. Extravagant? Maybe. A great gift idea? Absolutely.

Black Hole® Gear Tote

This 61-liter tote has room for every tool they own (and then some).

Memory Foam Kneeler

Home and car repairs can wreak havoc on your joints, so be prepared with a cushy knee pad.

Canvas Wall Organizer

At this point, their tool shed is already overflowing. Gift them this roomy hanging organizer that allows for easy grab-and-go access to essentials.

Lock Pick Training Kit

Help them master the art of lock picking with this handy kit. You'll be grateful you gifted this next time you get locked out of your car or apartment.

First Aid Kit

It's not that you don't trust them. It's that it's always best to be prepared for even the occasional accident.

VSSL Outdoor Supplies Kit

For the rugged backpacker or outdoor enthusiast, this survival kit includes everything they need to pretend they're on an episode of Man vs. Wild.

System 5 Work Glove

Courtesy of Carhartt, these are some of the most durable work gloves around.

Firestarter and Striker

This handy tool ensures they'll be able to get a fire going under any conditions—even if just for backyard s'mores.

Compost Caddy

Because they've likely already thought about it, get them into composting with a compact machine that's conveniently odor-proof.

Sentei Garden Scissors

Not only will these Japanese carbon steel scissors come in handy for flower arranging and pruning, but they're sleek enough to leave out on a windowsill, too.

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