Tools Make Good Gifts

(CBS)  The holidays are the perfect time to treat the do-it-yourselfers on your list. So Danny Lipford, the host of "Today's Homeowner," has lined up some gift ideas that are sure to be a hit.

The following suggestions range from tools for kids, to coveralls for the female do-it-yourselfer to fun items for the person that has everything.

Just Like Dad's Tool Belt and Tools from Duluth Trading Company
Tools and belt together: $34.99
Tool belt alone: $12.99
Tool set alone: $29.99
www.duluthtrading.com

The "Just Like Dad Tool Belt" features miniaturized versions of actual tools that fit smaller hands. These are not plastic toy tools found in retail or toy stores. The set includes a leather hammer loop, a 9-1/2-inch claw hammer, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, a 12-inch tape measure, a C-clamp, a wrench, a level, and mandatory safety glasses tucked inside Duluth Trading Co.'s heavy duty Little Rig. Fits waists 18-30 inches. The belt is made of 1200 denier fabric, which resist snags, rips and abrasions. For children ages 8-years and older.

"The tools are real tools, not plastic," Lipford points out. "They allow you to really do work instead of play like you're doing work."

My First Projects by WoodCraft
$4.99 - $6.99
www.woodcraft.com

My First Projects: Bi-plane, tool-box, treasure chest and foot stool. The easy-to-build introductory woodworking projects provide enjoyment and satisfaction for children ages eight and older. Each kit contains all the pre-cut pine wooden parts needed, plus step-by-step instructions to launch children into a hands-on woodworking project. This is a great opportunity for adults to introduce children to woodworking projects, and to help them complete a project. Lipford says this project kit will give kids instant gratification because with a little effort they can produce something.

"Rosie's Coveralls for Women Gift Set"
Coveralls $80.00
Gift Set $115.00
www.rosiescoveralls.com

This set comes with stylish, functional coveralls that slip on over regular clothing to protect from grit and grime and help get the job done. The gift pack also includes a coordinating tank top, matching bandana, a set of knee pads, a "Women Working" press-on patch and a copy of "Dare to Repair: A Do-it-Herself Guide to Fixing (Almost) Anything in the Home." Rosie's Coveralls are named for the famous Rosie the Riveter icon of WWII and come in a variety of patterns, colors, sizes and styles.

25 ft. Powered Tape Measure by Black 7 Decker
$24.99
www.BlackandDecker.com

Black & Decker introduces the new Auto Tape power tape measure; it is the first battery-powered tape measure that extends and retracts with the push of a button. You no longer need two hands to operate a tape measure. This tape measure comes in handy when working in small spaces and can be used as a powered or manual tape measure. Four AAA batteries are included.

"When you're doing home improvement projects, it's always fun to have a few gadgets to show off to your friends," Lipford says. "This is that kind of gadget that still has a lot of function integrated into it."

The Rookie by Maytag
$199.99 fridge
$29.99 sports panels
www.maytag.com

Thanks to the new SkyBox? Rookie? Fridge from Maytag, the mini-fridge is set to become the hot new product for the dorm, office or home. The SkyBox Rookie Fridge, with its striking backlit front display panel with interchangeable team logo option from colleges, the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and NASCAR drivers, offers pizzazz and fills a niche in the otherwise mundane mini-fridge category.

"You may want to give this a friend with a gameroom or one who has helped you a lot in the last year with a few projects," Lipford says. "You can kind of pay back with a fun fridge that allows you to give them something that endorses their favorite team and has function."

AIRgrip by RyobiM
$39.97
www.homedepot.com

This laser level is a first in the home improvement field, featuring a vacuum technology that allows it to stick to walls without marring surfaces or leaving behind holes or tape on finished walls. Painters, drywallers, carpenters, remodelers and homeowners will find this laser level with its 360-degree rotating laser hear useful for a variety of projects due to its multiple angel capabilities for both vertical and horizontal applications.

"This is a tool that so many people can use in their home to hanging pictures or for hanging chair rail molding," Lipford notes. "It allows you use the vacuum technology to stick to a wall without a pen or adhesive."

Bosch Power Box by Bosch Tools
$179.00 with CD/Radio
$149.00 with Radio
www.BoschTools.com

The Bosch Power Box? is the ultimate all-in-one power center and workshop radio/CD player. With a 4-way GFCI power outlet, integrated Bosch battery charger, 12-volt outlet perfect for charging cell phones and two-way radios, AM/FM digital radio, CD player and auxiliary jack for MP3 players, the Power Box keeps jobsites, workshops, garages, backyards or any location rockin' all day long.

"Whether you want music for home improvement or out on the patio or out on the job site, it's an impact resistant music source with AM/FM radio and a CD player allows you to have music wherever you are and in whatever condition," Lipford notes. "It's designed to keep the dust off and be able to fall off of a 10-foot ladder and still play music."

215-piece Super Drilling and Driving Kit by Ryobi
$59.97
www.homedepot.com

The 215-piece Super Drilling and Driving Kit includes high-speed drill bits, masonry bits, wood bits and screwdriver bits, plus brad point drill bits and spade bits. This kit includes every drill and driver bit needed to complete nearly any project in wood, metal, plastic, and masonry. The Super Drilling and Driving Kit is organized in a sturdy, plastic case that is hinged for a book-like opening and closing. The plastic case makes the set easy to carry, store, and use as it folds out. Each bit is clearly marked for convenience in usage and storage.

Lipford explains, "Primarily, these are things you would put on your drill or to screw something into wood, masonry or almost any surface around the home."

Ironclad Performance Work Gloves
$22.99-$49.99
www.iclad.com

For the garden enthusiast: The Ironclad Evolution? gardening glove is designed specifically for the contours of a woman's hand, the Evolution incorporates Advanced Touch? Technology - a revolutionary seamless fingertip pattern designed for maximum sense of touch, ultimate comfort and complete protection. It is 100 percent washable and will not stretch, shrink or harden with repeated washings.
$22.99

For the serious do-it-yourselfer: If you're giving power and hand tools, the Ironclad Griptec? is the only glove that decreases vibration and increases control. For home construction projects, the Workforce AT? is a slip-fit glove designed for maximum touch control, comfort and protection.
Griptec Approx. $34.99 - 39.99 with an extra 3M Griptec system swatch to apply to tools or work surfaces Workforce AT $22.99 www.iclad.com

For the winter sports fan: The Ironclad Tundra? is designed to protect hands in harsh cold conditions such as snowmobiling, hunting and outdoor work. It is waterproof, windproof and insulated, and the dexterous design offers excellent tool control and material handling capabilities. The Summit? Fleece uses Ironclad's three-layer ThermotecTM Fleece, providing superior comfort, great warmth and windproof protection. It also offers Gorilla Grip palm and finger pads, and is an ideal choice for low abrasion duties such as driving, traffic control, or jobs around the house.
Tundra $49.99 Summit $29.99

"A good gift is anytime that you can make someone feel more comfortable in whatever they do," Lipford says and notes these different types of gloves are for someone who works outside a lot, has a hobby like gardening, is a serious do-it-yourselfer or likes to get out and do winter sports.