Holiday Shopping - Budget Buys for the Do-It-Yourselfer

1. The do-it-yourselfer cannot be a real handyman without a copy of the Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual. The book is packed with 17 chapters worth of home improvement projects, hand and power tool information, landscaping ideas and much more. It's an amazing resource for tips on all types of DIY projects. - $22.00

2. Not every do-it-yourselfer has superb artistic ability or the time to expertly decorate their home. Luckily, there are Dali Decals. Wall decals look hand-painted but are less expensive and take less time to install than painting. They're easy to remove, come in dozens of fun designs (flowers, trees, planes, you name it) and can be custom-sized. - $35.00+ at DaliDecals.com

3. What about the do-it-yourselfer who does have the skills and patience to paint? Pick them up the Handy Paint Pail. It's a painter's dream: a strap to hook on to your belt, a magnet to keep the brush wet and in place and disposable liners so you can use the pail again and again with different colors. - $10.00

4. Throw out the soap, bucket, sponge and towels you used to wash and dry your car. Introduce your do-it-yourselfer to the Mr. Clean AutoDry Car Wash System. Just hook it up to a garden hose, select your rinse setting and start blasting away dirt and grime. You'll have a spotless car in minutes - no towel drying needed! - $9.00

5. A trip to your local Build A Bear makes a great gift for the little do-it-yourselfer. Pick out your animal "skin" - from bears to kittens - then stuff it yourself! Make sure you get your bear's personal birth certificate to mark the big day! - $20.00

6. If you know an aspiring inventor, then give them something to inspire their curiosity and fuel their ideas. MAKE magazine is filled with features that help you build, tweak and transform all kinds of cool technology projects, from robots to windmills. - $35.00/year (4 issues)

7. Car maintenance and repair can be messy, but they don't have to be! Oil absorbing mats soak up liquids so garage floors and driveways remain spotless. The mat absorbs coolant, oil and gas spills and ensures they don't seep into the ground and pollute the environment. - $13.00-$26.00

8. There's one tool every do-it-yourselfer must own: a Victorinox Swiss Army Super Tinker knife. It has everything you need, and it all fits snugly in your pocket: two blades, a can opener, a small screwdriver, scissors, toothpick, tweezers and more. Don't get lost without it! - $24.00

9. Your handyman will need some rest and relaxation after completing a major project, and there's a chance you won't be around to help soothe aching joints and muscles. That's why the Body Back Buddy self massage tool is a great gift. At-home personal massages are calming and help relieve sore, stiff muscles and get them ready to tackle the next big project. - $30.00

10. Anyone with a love of crafts needs a subscription to ReadyMade magazine. This bimonthly is a treasure trove of project and decorating ideas for the bedroom, home, yard and more. Give it to the aspiring fashion designer, interior decorator or landscaper you know. - $12.00/year (6 issues)

11. SPLURGE: A tool kit is a must-have for any home repair guru. Upgrade your favorite do-it-yourselfer to a Denali 115-piece tool kit this year. The kit includes essentials, including a tape measure, pliers and wrenches, plus extra tools like a torpedo level. It's perfect for the most advanced or novice do-it-yourselfer. - $50.00

12. SPLURGE: Know someone with an eye for detail and a lot of design talent? Buy them a Singer 7442 sewing machine. With more than 30 built-in stitch patterns and hundreds of unique functions - including a needle threader - it's a great machine for the beginner and the Project Runway wannabe. - $180.00