Last Minute Gift Guide: New or used, hardware is handy gift for many
18.05.12
Doing jobs yourself can be deeply satisfying and, as every do-it-yourselfer knows, a well-purposed and effectively designed tool is more than just handy -- it's a thing of beauty.
Here are some great tools that will make good gifts for those who take pride in their workmanship.
For useful gear that every hands-on home-improver should have in their project box, give Westside Hardware at 849-D Almar Ave. in Santa Cruz a shot. Call 426-7650. Here's some of what you'll fine:
Stud Finder: Finding a stud in a wall to anchor a shelf or hang a picture can be frustrating and also make a mess of the wall. An electronic wall-stud sensor makes tapping on walls a thing of the past. This handheld device, made by Zircon, scans the wall to detect a change in density and tells you on an LCD screen where a wood or metal stud is located. $29.99.
Cordless Drill: For drilling holes and setting screws, nothing beats a cordless drill. In this day and age, a cordless drill is a must-have tool for any do-it-yourselfer. Powered by a rechargeable, long-lasting battery, it makes no job too far from an outlet. $33.99 and up.
Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel
