| Oh boy, it's Valentine's Day and I want to make a | | | | 3 - Go online and read different reviews from real |
| REALLY good impression on my sweetheart so this | | | | people who have used that tool and rate their |
| year I decided to take the plunge and buy him a tool | | | | satisfaction with the tool. Look at consumer reviews |
| gift. Sheesh! if you have ever been 'asked' to go to | | | | AND product reviews/product ratings. Find out if it is |
| the tool store for one, 'simple thing,' for your | | | | a tool that has had a lot of warranty problems - |
| husband, friend, mate, pal, son, dad and come home | | | | Popular Mechanics has such a site. Their articles and |
| to show them what you got only to be, 'sternly | | | | information cover a mile of topics! Air Hammer versus |
| reminded,' (repeatedly through the years), that what | | | | Auto-Hammer, for instance, plus many more! This |
| you got is as close to what they wanted as a ladder | | | | step is especially important if you are buying tools |
| is to a peacock then you know that this decision to | | | | online for your gift basket for men. |
| actually buy a tool gift basket for men is not an easy | | | | 4 - Go to a store that specializes in tools - not just |
| one! | | | | one kind of tool - like a place that specializes in lawn |
| For this tool gift to be special enough that it meets | | | | mowers (unless he specifically asked for a |
| with approval, and something that will not get thrown | | | | lawnmower), but a store that carries lots of |
| in the back seat to be returned, I had to enlist the | | | | tools-different ones. Ask their salespeople who may |
| help of a good friend (a finish contractor) to create | | | | (or may not) blubber some sales pitch at you for |
| these 5 simple tool buying tips for women to act as | | | | some thing that ends up sitting in the backseat to be |
| a tool gift guide for those of us who don't normally | | | | returned. Then when the salesperson is finished |
| buy tools (or avoid buying tools) - Until NOW! | | | | talking look for someone who looks like a contractor |
| 1 - Mention you have a project you'd like your man | | | | roaming the aisles and ask them what they think |
| to look at - build a shelf, fix an appliance, repair a | | | | about that specific tool. Tell them that you are |
| floor, build a deck, whatever you think of to start a | | | | looking for tool gift ideas for men for a tool gift |
| conversation with him that involves tools. Engage him | | | | basket for him. Gets lots of advice because a tool is |
| in a dialogue about your project and take him out to | | | | like a good book - very personal to the one receiving |
| breakfast and shove a newspaper in his hand. Watch | | | | it. |
| him and what he talks about as he goes through the | | | | 5 - Buy the darn thing and make sure you get a gift |
| tool section. Listen for any clues like, "To do a good | | | | receipt - just in case he wanted the, 'bigger one.' |
| job on that deck, I really need a ___," or "I'll have to | | | | Now that you are armed and dangerous you may |
| borrow Tom's special ___ drill to make it look right | | | | want to go ahead and try assembling your tool gift |
| and do a good job on that!" | | | | basket for him, or tool gift basket for dad - for |
| 2 - Call 'Tom,' as soon as possible and ask him for | | | | instance, if you selected a string trimmer, you'll want |
| advice about that specific tool, because maybe he | | | | to get some extra string to go with it, maybe |
| wants that tool or maybe he wants something like | | | | gloves, a gift certificate for a tune-up or a |
| that tool, but does more than just build a deck, or do | | | | winterization, oil, gas, extra cord if it is an electric |
| one repair. Gets 'Tom's' advice first because it helps | | | | string trimmer... With a little luck and a little diligence, |
| narrow your choices. Men don't take borrowing each | | | | you'll look like you knew EXACTLY what you were |
| other's tools lightly, so if he mentions the name of a | | | | doing and your tool purchase will be a 'smashing' |
| friend, call that friend, because he will know. He and | | | | success! So, when it comes to heading for the tool |
| your guy have probably spent a lot of time talking | | | | section of the store - don't be a sissy! Go ahead, |
| about tool gift ideas between themselves! | | | | "Give 'er! |