November 22nd, 2022 by Sarah Miles

Sometimes a practical Christmas gift may not seem like the most exciting proposition, but aftershave, jewellery, or chocolates won’t help you put a shelf up, tidy the garden, or clean the patio, will they? In all seriousness, when money starts to become tight, offering gifts that are useful and enable people to do the things they want to do around the house and garden will not only be much appreciated but represent real value for money.

Here are some great ideas for power tools that make wonderful gifts to help people tackle a range of tasks, renovations, and repairs.

Cordless Drill

A cordless drill is the basic power tool that every household really needs. From general repairs to putting up shelves, to building complex structures, they are useful to everyone, regardless of their DIY skills or experience.

For a beginner, how about this MYLEK DIY 130 Piece DIY Home Kit and Cordless Drill, which is a complete starter set that not only includes a drill and bits, but also a variety of basic tools such as a hammer, pliers, screwdrivers, and wrench. For just £44.99, it’s an instant DIY tool kit.

For those who are more skilled with a drill, how about the Mylek 18V Cordless Drill with 1 Hour Fast Charge + 118pc Drill Bit Accessory Set that has a drill bit for any job plus the drill itself has 19 torque selection settings, variable speed setting, and even an LED work-light that allows you to drill in hard to see areas. This drill is also priced at £44.99.

Heat Gun

A heat gun is for so much more than just stripping paint. You can use them for removing wallpaper, taking up vinyl flooring, or even for upcycling and craft projects such as creating interesting paint and varnish effects or metalwork such as jewellery making or sculpture.

This MYLEK Hot Air Heat Gun and Safety / Accessory Set contain everything you need including nozzles and scrapers as well as safety gloves and goggles and it’s only £22.99.

Pressure Washer

A pressure washer makes a great present for anyone with outside space or a car. Great for cleaning patios, driveways, decking, and garden furniture, and for washing the car. The various accessories available make them suitable for a wide variety of tasks such as patio cleaners, snow foam lances, brush attachments, or even chassis cleaners for getting right underneath the car and protecting it from salt corrosion. Choose the most appropriate model according to how you think your recipient will use it. For example, this Pro-Kleen Pressure Washer with 3 Nozzles is a great basic starter at £76.99. The Pro-Kleen Complete Pressure Washer Kit has everything you need for keeping hard surfaces clean, including a rotary brush and patio attachment for £109.99. And the ultimate set for car enthusiasts is the Pro-Kleen Pressure Washer & Chassis Cleaner at £115.00 with a snow foam lance and chassis cleaner. The Pro-Kleen Pressure Washer Patio Cleaner and Chassis Cleaner Kit at £include includes everything you could want!

Leaf Blower

With a leaf blower, you are not only giving the gift of a tidy garden but you’re also saving the recipient time and protecting their back and knees. That’s because a leaf blower tackles fallen leaves and garden debris in a fraction of the time that it takes to do it by hand. It’s also much easier and doesn’t require any bending over or manual labour. A model like the Mylek Electric 3000W Leaf Blower/Vacuum and Shredder blows the leaves into position, vacuums them up, and then shreds them so they’re even easy to dispose of and if your loved one is a keen gardener, they can then use them for composting.  Keeping gardens as free of fallen leaves as possible is beneficial because mould and bacteria can develop when they get wet, plus they can also become a slip hazard, so a leaf blower keeps their garden safer as well as tidier. This 4-in-1 leaf blower is priced at £49.99.