Gift Guide :: Handy Homeowner

Our last gift guide of 2024 is for the handy homeowners (and renters!). We’ve filled this list with our picks for the do-it-yourself home - tools, books, gear, and much more. Many of these items are things that we’ve used and loved this year and still other’s are on our Christmas wishlist. Have a look…

psst: our 2024 gift guides include the ladies in your life, active and curious kids (and teens!), men in your life, polished home, and the handy homeowner.

1 Work apron - Garrett’s go-to apron for working on our remodel projects is durable and long-lasting and keeps him organized! (from $50)

2 Tool bag - this stylish tool bag comes in 14, 16, 18, and 24 inches and has lots of pockets to keep tools organized. ($83)

3. Hats - these hats are the best! From cutting tiles outside in 20-degree weather, to siding a house in November, these hats will keep you warm! ($20)

4 Thermos - keep food hot or cold with this thermos. Perfect for those long days renovating when a cup of hot soup is all you really want! ($25)

5 Books - a couple of helpful books for the DIYers: the Interior Design Handbook is a reference book that will help guide renovations and get all the details right! For the love of renovating - the Brownstone boys’ book is not just eye candy for those who love houses, but also an incredible resource for anyone undertaking a renovation. ($17-$30)

6 Notepad - this handy notebook comes from the Brownstone boys and is oh so cute! ($10)

7 Angle finder - this stainless steel protractor with digital angle finder is a great addition to any DIYer’s toolbag this holiday season! ($19)

8 Keypad deadlock - we’ve used our fair share of keypad deadbolts (and love many of them!) but this one stands out for its simplicity. Beginner-friendly and entry-level, this is a non-connected keypad, so no app or internet is required. It was perfect for Nana and Papa’s back door! ($99)

9 Compact drill/driver, impact driver, & tool bag - every DIYer and handy homeowner needs this set! ($249)

10 Tiger balm - the OG pain relief ointment, this is perfect for those sore DIYer muscles! ($24)

11 Work tunes - still loving our WorkTunes! They connect to your phone so you can listen to podcasts and books and take calls while working. We hardly go a work day without wearing them! ($50)

12 Dominoes - for anyone who likes to take long breaks, this classic game is sure to delight! ($15)

13 Cookies - give them an easy snack they can grab mid-renovation! These cookies are vegan and allergy-friendly and I’ve read about them everywhere lately! ($24)

14 House Lessons, Erica Bauermeister - part-renovation story and part memoir, this well written book belongs in every old-home-lover’s library! ($12)

15 Greatest House in the World Mug - enough said! ! ($26)

16 Mini travel tool kit - for the quick odd-job and helping-your-neighbor projects, this stylish travel tookl kit is a yes! ($49.50)

17 Bandages - boo boos are inevitable on a renovation project, and these cute fabric bandages will get them back to work in no time ($7)

18 National Trust membership - give the old home lovers on your list a membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation and help them be a part of saving historic structures! ($20+)

19 Toolbox - heavy-duty, stackable tool boxes are always a yes! ($31)

20 Electric blower - this handy handheld electric blower was new to our aersonol this year and we have to wonder how we ever lived without it. Great for anyone with a yard and trees! ($128)

21 Leather gloves - Work gloves are a constant purchase in our house and these leather ones are long lasting! ($35)

22 Carpenter pencils - these pencils are anything but basic. With old-house terms like “creaky floors” and “antiques galore” they make the job more fun! Set of 4. ($12)

23 Save all the old houses t-shirt - the old house lovers will love this t-shirt ;) ($38)

24 Microwave - this quality microwave is perfect for those mid-kitchen-renovation folks! ($395)

25 Electric work lights - Easy to use and weather-resistant, these electric lights put out a lot of light and are incredibly mobile. Up to 35 hours of run time! ($139)

26 Bluetooth speaker - kick up the tunes (and the energy!) with this durable bluetooth speaker. ($74)

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Happy holiday shopping!

xx

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