{"id":739,"date":"2014-12-03T18:04:59","date_gmt":"2014-12-03T07:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/\/?p=739"},"modified":"2024-01-03T20:57:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T09:57:23","slug":"handyman-christmas-gift-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/handyman-christmas-gift-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Handyman Christmas Gift Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With plenty of presents to buy at Christmas time, it can be hard to think of gifts people truly need. If you&#8217;ve got a DIY fan or <a title=\"handyman\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/au\/services\/handyman\/\">handyman<\/a> in the family, they will agree that you can never have too many tools or equipment. Regardless if it\u2019s the latest gadget or a replacement, you can\u2019t go wrong with a handyman Christmas gift.<\/p>\n<h2>Not sure what to get them? Don&#8217;t worry we\u2019ve put together a few gift ideas for the novice, experienced, and pro handymen.<\/h2>\n<p><b>New to DIY<br \/>\n<\/b>If you need a gift for someone who is just starting and doesn\u2019t have a lot of equipment let alone a toolbox, here are a couple of must-haves.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Stanley 20 piece Screwdriver Set<\/strong><br \/>\nIt has every screwdriver you could possibly need with flathead and Phillips tips.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/handyman-gifts-screwdriver.jpeg\" alt=\"handyman-gifts-screwdriver\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bunnings.com.au\/stanley-20-piece-screwdriver-set_p6061822\">Bunnings<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Spotlight<\/strong><br \/>\nDon\u2019t underestimate the value of a spotlight, this Ryobi torch comes with a battery platform that can be used on 40 of their other tools, saving you money in the long run.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-738\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/handyman-gifts-spotlight.jpeg\" alt=\"handyman-gifts-spotlight\" width=\"600\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/24065628\/handyman-gifts-spotlight.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/24065628\/handyman-gifts-spotlight-300x187.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"http:\/\/ryobi.com.au\/18v-one-spotlight-xenon-cxn180g#product-features\">Ryobi<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>3. Experienced DIYer<\/b><br \/>\nFor someone who spends the occasional weekend fixing doors around the home or building the children a cubby house.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Laser Distance Measurer<\/strong><br \/>\nIt\u2019s time to put the tape measure away and step it up with this laser measurer that allows you to measure length and area. Bonus: it\u2019s also pocket size!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/handyman-gifts-laser.jpeg\" alt=\"handyman-gifts-laser\" width=\"400\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/24065629\/handyman-gifts-laser.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/24065629\/handyman-gifts-laser-300x284.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 85vw, 400px\" \/><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"http:\/\/mdm.boschwebservices.com\/files\/Bosch%20Laser%20Measurer%20DLR130K%20(EN)%20r25058v35.jpg\">Bosch<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Worklight<\/strong><br \/>\nWorking late into the night? These <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bunnings.com.au\/arlec-1000w-halogen-worklight-with-tripod_p7070522\">Halogen Work-lights<\/a> mean you don\u2019t have to worry about shadows or trying to get the torch to sit at a certain angle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/handyman-gifts-light.jpeg\" alt=\"handyman-gifts-light\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/24065629\/handyman-gifts-light.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/24065629\/handyman-gifts-light-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/24065629\/handyman-gifts-light-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bunnings.com.au\/arlec-1000w-halogen-worklight-with-tripod_p7070522\">Bunnings<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>6. Pro Handyman<\/b><br \/>\nProfesssional by trade, these presents are for the handymen who already have all of the basics covered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Cordless radio<\/strong><br \/>\nThis<a href=\"http:\/\/www.boschtools.com\/Products\/Tools\/Pages\/BoschProductDetail.aspx?pid=PB360S#benefits\"> Bosch Power Box<\/a> has everything\u2026 and more. More than a normal run-of-the-mill radio, it\u2019s also dust and moisture-resistant, has separate bass\/treble controls, a USB port, and even charges your mobile phone.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/handyman-gifts-radio.jpeg\" alt=\"handyman-gifts-radio\" width=\"640\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/24065628\/handyman-gifts-radio.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/24065628\/handyman-gifts-radio-300x171.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.boschtools.com\/Products\/Tools\/Pages\/BoschProductDetail.aspx?pid=PB360S#benefits\">Bosch<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Heavy Duty Tool Bag<\/strong><br \/>\nGone are the days of toolboxes, this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bunnings.com.au\/makita-lxt-heavy-duty-tool-bag-with-trolley_p5820655\">Makita LXT Heavy Duty Tool Bag<\/a> is built for super heavyweight and easy to transport with wheels.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/handyman-gifts-bag.jpeg\" alt=\"handyman-gifts-bag\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/24065629\/handyman-gifts-bag.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/24065629\/handyman-gifts-bag-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 85vw, 225px\" \/><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bunnings.com.au\/makita-lxt-heavy-duty-tool-bag-with-trolley_p5820655\">Bunnings<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With plenty of presents to buy at Christmas time, it can be hard to think of gifts people truly need. &hellip; Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Handyman Christmas Gift Ideas&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":736,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[136,215],"language":["en-AU"],"class_list":["post-739","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips","tag-christmas","tag-handyman"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Best Handyman Christmas Gift Ideas | Airtasker Blog<\/title>\n<meta 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