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In this article, find a list of ten top Christmas presents for men who like doing projects around the house. Also, find tips for buying a great gift for Christmas no matter the budget.
Best Christmas Presents for Men
Suite101 interviewed Jon Gott, an Electrical Engineer who enjoys doing projects around the house in his spare time. He provided a man’s perspective on what constitutes a great Christmas gift for dads and husbands like him.
Best Christmas Gift for Men – A Simple, But Good Present for Guys
According to Mr. Gott, the safest gift for a man like himself is a gift card to a home improvement store. Mr. Gott says that he would rather buy the tools and supplies of his choice than receive something he doesn’t need or want or may already have at home.
Top Christmas Presents for Guys – Dads, Husbands, Brothers, Uncles
Mr. Gott shared several insights into purchasing the best presents for men. Here are his three most important tips for buying great Christmas gifts:
- Go for a quality gift for Christmas. No matter the budget, buy the highest qualify item that can be purchased for that amount versus a larger, low quality item. For example, if the Christmas present budget is $20, go for a set of three or four Craftsmen screwdrivers instead of a gift set that contains twenty screwdrivers with cheap plastic handles.
- Specialty tools make great Christmas gifts for dads. Consider buying a specialty tool (one he doesn’t already have) or a work-saving tool that he may only use a few times. One example would be a screw extractor; this is used to remove stripped screws without having to drill or cut around them. Another example is a miniature plier set. A third example would be an extended reach tool; this grabs small parts dropped into narrow places.
- Out of good Christmas present ideas? Just ask. When in doubt, ask the gift recipient exactly what he wants. Obtain a picture from a catalog with a product number. According to Mr. Gott, “Guys don’t need to be surprised. I would be happy showing you what I want and getting lost while you pay!”
List of Great Christmas Presents for Men – Quality Tools and Supplies Make Good Gifts
Mr. Gott provided a list of ten good Christmas gift ideas to consider for guys, including dads, husbands, brothers, and uncles. He recommends making sure that the recipient doesn’t already own the item first. For items two, three, and nine, he recommends the following brands: Craftsmen, DeWALT, Milwaukee, and Rigid.
- Batteries for existing power tools
- Battery-powered screwdriver
- Circular saw
- Craftsmen auto hammer
- Hedge trimmer
- Leaf blower
- Nail gun
- Paint brushes
- Power drill
- Tool box
Great Christmas Gift Idea for Husbands – Thoughtful Present That Fits Within the Budget
On a tight budget? One good Christmas gift idea is to free up a set amount out of a future month’s budget to allocate toward the project of his choice. For instance, if he wants to build a peg board in the garage, tell him he’s allowed to spend $50 on that project in February. In the meantime, make cuts elsewhere in order to free up that portion of February's budget to accommodate this unique gift for Christmas.
For other good Christmas present ideas, see the following articles:
Best Christmas Gifts – Ideas for Kids
Homemade Christmas Gifts, Present Ideas
Hottest Toys 2009 – Best Christmas Gifts for Kids
Lena Gott - Lena Gott is a Certified Public Accountant who gives practical financial advice to her readers.
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