The 35 Best Gifts for the Handyman or Maintenance Person in Your Life

This specific Bosch laser has saved us time and energy on dozens of construction projects, thanks to its accurate readings and straightforward design. It's small enough to carry around in your pocket until you need it, and the backlit display makes it easy to read in low-light conditions.

This cordless screwdriver is a USB-rechargeable godsend for those DIY lovers who don’t want to break out that bulky electric drill. Packaged with nine drill bits, a charging cable, and an LED light, this small device is a nifty gift that the DIYer in your life can tuck in a pocket or drawer for safekeeping.

The quick-release triggers on these Irwin clamps make them comfortable to use, and with two types to choose from, they’re versatile enough for a variety of DIY projects. Their plastic resin construction keeps them nice and lightweight, and less likely to scratch or gouge any delicate surface you might accidentally drop them on.

This multifunctional Worx worktable also doubles as a sawhorse, making it an ideal gift for anyone tackling a wide range of home repair or maintenance tasks. It’s also just 25 pounds, which is heavy enough to provide a sturdy foundation, and still lightweight enough to easily carry around a workspace.

Whether you’re mounting cabinetry, hanging wall art, or installing shelving, you need to make sure your work pieces are level. This Skil laser level provides an easy-to-see green line (horizontally and vertically) and is able to level itself. This is the perfect gift to be sure everything is straight and true the first time.

Few things are more frustrating than encountering a broken bolt or a stripped screw head on a project, both of which can take valuable time to remove effectively. We’re big fans of this Alden kit, which provides clear instructions on how to correctly use their double-sided extractors.

These Ironclad work gloves are well-suited for nearly any DIY project, whether that’s automotive work, carpentry projects, or gardening tasks. An integrated plastic plate protects your knuckles from impacts, and the hook and loop closure system makes it easy to get a tight and secure fit.

This 20-volt combo kit will have any DIYer covered when it comes to the majority of heavy-duty drilling, screwing, or driving tasks that may come up. With two batteries, you won’t have to wait around for a single one to charge, and the included storage bag is a nice perk.

I’ve been carrying this handy little attachment in my DIY tool bag for years, and it has come in handy more times than we can count. Its 90-degree design allows you to drill screws and fasteners into areas that wouldn’t allow for the length of a drill, like in tight cupboards, or awkward automotive applications.

Made with heat-treated, high-carbon steel and lightweight nylon handles, this pocket saw is a super lightweight solution to lugging around a large bladed piece. This outdoor tool comes in a package roughly the size of a wallet, which makes it easy to stow away in a backpack or onto a belt. Gift this to the outdoorsy type who loves working on projects outside.

Those interested in tackling their own electrical projects would definitely appreciate the versatility of this Klein tools cutter and stripper. Its unique design both grips and strips your wire with just a squeeze of the handles, and the center mounted cutting hole makes it easy to perform quick cuts.

Cordless, rechargeable, and tougher than a manual pair, electric scissors will get the job done without the strain of a squeeze. This device holds a charge for months and weighs only a pound, making it perfect for storing away and using as needed.

If your gift recipient is installing flooring or carpeting, adding a pair of counter gauges to their tool collection is an incredibly useful gift. The 45-degree pin teeth of these Vark gauges provide reliable, accurate measurements for duplicating the angles and curves found around door frames, molding, pipes, or other odd-shaped elements.

I’ve been using rare-earth magnets for years, and find more and more uses for them as time goes on. Their super-strong attraction makes them perfect for locating studs behind drywall, wrangling screws that you don’t want rolling away, or gluing to your hand tools and attaching them to your metal work cart for easy access.

This extendable magnetic pickup tool can retrieve any dropped screws, nuts, and bolts just by hovering over the item. Equipped with a three-bulb LED flashlight, this device extends up to 22 inches and can pack down and even adjust 360 degrees. It also has a magnetic base for hands-free use on metal surfaces.

Know a carpenter? This mechanical pencil comes with a pocket clip and has a built-in sharpener that helps make hard-to-reach places easy to mark. The lead works on both wet and dry surfaces, and it even comes with lead refills. This is perfect for precision.

This little tool might not get used every day, but it’s more useful than you might think. It’s used by pulling back one end and releasing it, which concentrates the resulting force into the tiny head. This is perfect for tasks like setting nails or brads that are protruding from base trim, or popping out door pins.

These toggle anchors can support up to 200 pounds each, and are a perfect gift for any DIYer who might be hanging artwork or mirrors on their walls. We exclusively used these anchors during our time mounting large office furniture, and consider them an essential part of a homeowner’s toolkit.

Searching through cavernous tool boxes or bags can take up valuable project time, which is why this bucket organizer is so useful. It keeps its contents visible and within easy reach, features three hammer loops, and the open-topped design allows you to carry extra long items like caulk guns or clamps.

As long as they have a sturdy workbench to attach it to, this Yost bench vise would be a great gift for any DIYer in your life. Its cast-iron construction is rugged enough to take a beating, and the convenient pipe jaws make it more versatile than a standard vise.