Check out the above list for the best gift ideas for home improvers and find out what they already have so you don’t duplicate. If in doubt about the exact tool, a gift card to a specialized tool and equipment store would give your gift recipient a chance to browse and select. Or, give a book about something that can serve as an inspiration for new projects, or an incentive to acquire new skills, such as woodworking. You can also give a gift subscription to a magazine for home improvement and remodeling aspects.