Guest Blogger #783, Entry #1850, November 21, 2012
If you have a dad that spends a majority of his time tinkering around in his garage or man cave, your holiday shopping just became significantly easier.
Here are five great gifts for the garage-loving dad this holiday season.
What gifts are on Dad’s holiday list?
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1. Speakers
If your dad works in garage on nights and weekends, there’s a good chance he would want to enjoy some music while working. Thankfully, there are plenty of options to buy this year.
Your first option are the Axiom Garage Speakers. These speakers are covered in a tough crosshatch metal (so they’ll fit in great with his tool box!) and offer a great sound. Of course, you’ll need an amplifier and speaker to put out a sound, but this is a great start.
Your next option is a bit more tech-savvy: Bluetooth speakers.
For $300, you can buy the Bose SoundLink, which allows him to stream music from his iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch — or any other smartphone that has Bluetooth. While the Bose SoundLink looks small, it packs a big sound, with boomy basses and crisp trebles.
2. Television
A TV seems like a logical choice for the dad who spends a lot of time in his garage, but don’t go out and buy the latest flatscreen.
Because the garage isn’t as insulated and protected as your home, you’re going to want to buy an all-weather LCD television. You don’t need a large screen, but they do make these weather-proof television up to 46-inches.
SunBrite TV is the LG and Samsung of all-weather televisions. And while these TVs are expensive (between $1,800 and $5,500) they are designed to withstand rain, dirt, insects, scratches and drastic temperature changes.
As mentioned, this is a big investment, but when dad is working on the weekends, he’ll be able to take in the big soccer game.
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3. A Portable Work Station
Because most garages are designed to store a car, lawn mower and tools, your dad doesn’t have a ton of space to work on various projects. That’s why a portable work station is a great gift idea.
There are plenty of great options for portable work stations, but some of my favorites are made by Black & Decker. The Black & Decker WM425 ($90) can hold up to 550 pounds and can adjust in height, allowing you to work on various woodworking projects and more.
When you’re done, simply fold up your workstation and store it away.
4. Personal Garage Car Lift
Most dads who are handy around their cars are likely to change their own oil. And while they might look manly rolling from under their car, covered in grease, it’s not the most comfortable activity.
That’s where this unique gift comes into play: Go out and buy a personal garage car lift.
These lifts can fit in most garages with a normal ceiling height. It raises the car (or truck!) to a height that makes oil changes and any undercarriage work significantly easier.
While this can be an expensive project, most auto lift companies offer some kind of financing deal.
If your dad is a gear head, this is guaranteed to be his favorite Christmas gift of all time.
Help dad love his garage!
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5. New Lighting
This inexpensive and subtle gift can make a world’s difference when it comes to your garage. Why? Because most garages are fairly dark. For Christmas, brighten up your dad’s garage.
You can get creative with this project, but track lighting is a popular option that offers a modern light. You don’t want to stop there, though.
Dad works with tools and on cars, so you’ll want a portable spotlight on wheels that your dad can easily roll around while working on his various projects.
Brian Russo is an analyst for Rossdoor.com.au Melbourne Garage Doors.
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