DIY Tips: Useful Gifts for You and Your Loved Ones

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With Christmas fast approaching like a runaway freight train, is the stress of shopping for your loved ones starting to overwhelm you?

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Do you find mixing egg with milk an inconvenience and, after a day of work, do you choose to celebrate the holidays by simply pouring yourself a cup of bourbon? Well, you are not alone.

Where to turn? Do we still think about lingerie, chocolates or jewelry? Or maybe it’s time to embrace the scented candle theme for a few years.

Last weekend I noticed a guy in the cafe wearing a T-shirt that said: I (heart shape) sexy moms. Expressing one’s feelings so blatantly in today’s climate could be considered risky, however, one had to admire this guy’s confidence and tactical prowess since there was a kids’ hockey tournament in town. The appeal it cast risked falling into what could have been a deep demographic pool.

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This guy is not to be judged because, like many of us, his reservoir of ideas is simply low, running on fumes and donut dollars, he finds himself on Christmas Eve deciding whether to buy the edible underwear or the jelly flavor of the month. for his significant other.

As a result, and if you find yourself in this situation, it’s time to reboot by unplugging this thinking. Lingerie, jewelry, scented candles – they’re all good – but if you’re looking to make a lasting impression this Christmas, then perhaps look towards gifts that can make a person more useful and thus provide them with a sense of accomplishment, such as a wireless gift. leaf blower.

Hands down my favorite tool purchased in the last year was a 60 volt leaf blower purchased for my wife because our gas blower is a little too bulky for her and requires gas – the mixing process is a task in itself.

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So if your partner seemingly has everything they need except that they always use a rake to rake up leaves, be sure to place a cordless leaf blower under the tree. Not sure if personal feeling will be lost with the purchase of a leaf blower? No problem, hedge all your bets by stuffing some lingerie into the fan end of the device, then pull the trigger and send it to him on Christmas morning.

If that doesn’t say Merry Christmas with a touch of romance, then I don’t have an answer for you.

Safety note; do not insert jewelry, regular shaped candles, even hard chocolate, into the barrel end of the blower. The blast from a cordless leaf blower is significant, so while clothing might be OK, everything else could add up to a formidable projectile with a trip to the emergency room sure to kill any momentum you had.

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Leaf blowers are also essential for the new owner of a composite deck. When it comes to composite decking, sheets are the enemy because they will stain the PVC finish if left on the surface for too long. It’s not a big deal, because with a little water the blackish stain can be removed relatively easily, but it’s still a stain.

The solution? Have a cordless leaf blower on hand for quick and easy leaf cleanup.

Besides a blower, there are great cordless tool options such as tree loppers, whip cutters, chainsaws, hedge trimmers – all tools to make us a little more useful while making us enjoy the process.

Another great tool for anyone looking to be useful, the Fein Multimaster. Essentially a jigsaw, but with greater safety and precision, the Multimaster is the cutting tool you use to cut a molding, remove a piece of flooring, or make any cut that seems too intimidating to attempt.

Finally, you can never go wrong with a safety-themed stocking stuffed with safety glasses, gloves, and protective earmuffs.

Have a great Christmas and a great New Year.

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