1Stanley 38-piece mixed tool set with bag
This is the starter kit for someone setting up their first toolbox. It has a hammer, a 5m tape measure, a torpedo spirit level, two pairs of pliers, four screwdrivers with 11 bits and a set of Allen keys, all in a zipped bag. It covers most jobs around a home, like putting up shelves and hanging pictures.
Pros
- Covers most household jobs.
- Includes a level and tape measure.
- Zipped storage bag.
Cons
- The hammer is small.
- Keen DIYers will already own most of this.
View on Amazon UK↗UK listing only in this guide.Amazon price at the time shown. Prices and availability can change; the price on Amazon at purchase applies. Product sources
Amazon UK listing from Stanley ↗
2Wera Kraftform Kompakt 60 screwdriver set
One handle and a pouch of bits replaces a drawer full of screwdrivers. The Kompakt 60 has a Kraftform handle with a quick-release chuck and 16 long bits covering slotted, Phillips, Pozidriv, Torx and hex screws. It all folds into a small pouch, and Wera's handles are comfortable for long jobs.
Pros
- A bit for most screw heads.
- Quick-release chuck.
- Compact folding pouch.
Cons
- Bits can go missing from the pouch.
- Pricier than unbranded sets.
View on Amazon UK↗UK listing only in this guide.Amazon price at the time shown. Prices and availability can change; the price on Amazon at purchase applies. Product sources
Wera product page ↗
3Gentlemen's Hardware 6-in-1 tooling pen, black
This looks like a normal ballpoint pen but also has a small spirit level, a ruler, cross and flathead screwdriver tips and a touchscreen stylus. It's handy to keep in a pocket or toolbox for quick jobs and marking up. It comes boxed, so it works as a small present or stocking filler for a DIYer.
Pros
- Six tools in a pen.
- Gift boxed.
- Inexpensive.
Cons
- The tools are small.
- A novelty more than a serious tool.
View on Amazon UK↗UK listing only in this guide.Amazon price at the time shown. Prices and availability can change; the price on Amazon at purchase applies. Product sources
Gentlemen's Hardware product page ↗
4Bosch Quigo Plus cross line laser with tripod
A laser level makes hanging pictures, shelves and tiles much quicker than a spirit level. The Quigo Plus projects a horizontal and a vertical line at the same time and levels itself, so the lines are straight even on a slightly uneven surface. It works up to about 7 metres, and the tripod sets the height precisely.
Pros
- Levels itself.
- Horizontal and vertical lines together.
- Tripod included.
Cons
- Lines are hard to see in bright sunlight.
- Range of about 7 metres.
View on Amazon UK↗UK listing only in this guide.Amazon price at the time shown. Prices and availability can change; the price on Amazon at purchase applies. Product sources
Bosch DIY product page ↗
5Klein Tools 11-in-1 screwdriver
Klein's 11-in-1 is one screwdriver that holds eight tips and converts into three nut drivers. It covers Phillips, slotted, Torx and square bits, and the tips have a blast finish to grip screw heads firmly.
Pros
- Eight tips and three nut drivers in one.
- Cushion-Grip handle.
Cons
- Nut driver sizes are imperial.
View on Amazon UK↗UK listing only in this guide.Amazon price at the time shown. Prices and availability can change; the price on Amazon at purchase applies. Product sources
Klein Tools product page ↗
What to buy someone who loves DIY
Power tools come with their own battery systems, so leave those to the DIYer. The best gifts for DIYers are well-made tools that work alongside anything they already own, from a laser level to a starter kit for a first toolbox. Check what's in their toolbox first, because most people only need one hammer.
How we picked these gifts for diyers
We picked each product for what diyers enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
Amazon shows the current price and delivery. Where we've checked that the US listing is the same product, the US link goes there. Otherwise you'll get the UK listing, labelled as such. More about our research.
