December 7th, 2022 by Sarah Miles

At Christmas, it’s often the gifts that show some real thought that we love the most. Buying presents based on our loved one’s hobbies and interests show a personal touch and choosing gifts linked to activities that we think they would like shows how well we know them.

We have put some ideas together for gifts that are perfect for people who love a bit of home improvement, as well as suggest a few that could be their next favourite thing to do.

Gifts for DIYers

Often, people who take a lot of pride in their homes also get a huge feeling of satisfaction from getting stuck in and working on their own home improvement projects. Here are a few items that could really unlock their potential for renovation and décor.

• Drill – what home DIYer’s toolkit is really complete without a drill? A cordless drill makes life much easier and this MYLEK Drill and Starter Set comes with a 130-piece accessory kit. For the more advanced user, how about this Compakt Drill with a 151 drill bit set?
  
• Heat Gun – heat guns are brilliant for removing old paint and varnish, but their usefulness doesn’t end there. Use them to strip wallpaper, loosen rusty nuts and bolts, or lift vinyl flooring. They also make a great tool for craft projects such as ageing wood, creating paint effects, or bending metals for jewellery making or art. Choose ones like this MYLEK Heat Gun that comes with all the safety equipment plus different nozzles and scrapers.
   
• Paint Sprayer – from standard garden jobs to upcycling furniture, a paint sprayer not only gets jobs done faster but will give a more professional finish too. This lightweight Paint Sprayer is easy to use and maintain.
  
• Hedge Trimmer – know anyone who fancies themselves as a bit of a topiarist? These cordless 2-in-1 hedge trimmers and shears are perfect for trimming and shaping hedges and foliage. The only limit is their creativity!

Gifts to inspire new hobbies

Everyone is busy these days and it’s not unusual for people to get bogged down in work and family stuff and fail to carve out time to focus on their own hobbies and interests.  Giving someone the gift of a new hobby that they can explore is not only thoughtful but could help them discover a new passion.

• Electric Keyboard – being able to play a musical instrument isn’t just creative and joyful, it can be an outlet and stress reliever. An electric keyboard is a great instrument for anyone you think has some musical talent that they could nurture and as this MYLEK keyboard comes with headphones, the whole street doesn’t have to listen to them practising!
  
• Metal Detector – metal detecting is growing in popularity as it ticks lots of boxes: it’s something you can do outdoors that’s very low cost once you have the kit, it’s exciting discovering intriguing
  finds, and it’s great for anyone interested in British history. It can be done alone, which is great for contemplation and relaxation, or with family and friends as a social exercise. You can even get the kids to go along and create a fun family hobby. A beginner kit like this one is perfect for a novice while this XP Pro Metal Detector is good for those who are a bit more advanced.