Have you been looking forward to the holidays with the same anxious anticipation you give your annual physical exam? Does shopping for certain loved ones suck the proverbial holiday spirit right out of your soul? Let’s face it: buying holiday gifts can be less fun than jury duty! And Dad’s are some of the world’s worst recipients. After years of ties, magazine subscriptions, mugs, and even electronics, what’s a kid to buy for the old man? What can you possibly get your dad this year that will delight and surprise him?

Don’t despair, just yet. You don’t have to resign yourself to wrapping up last years house slippers or stuffing a less than thoughtful gift card into his stocking. To find the perfect gift for dad, just take a closer look around the house or even in the garage. If your dad is like most others, odds are he has at least one un-finished project on his ‘honey do’ list. Take advantage of his procrastination! Use it to your advantage and boldly go into uncharted gift-giving territory.

Has he always talked about refinishing a certain room or building an outdoor hardscape garden or patio? Well, this year, help him work towards those goals. You might just bring a smile to his face (though it may be a smile of absurdity) If Dad wants to redo a bathroom, buy him a lovely new toilet seat. Did you know that they are now available in a variety of colors, shapes and patterns!

If he’s looking to refurbish the kitchen, why not buy him a kitchen sink or some drawer pulls. Even stove top covers would subtley drop the hint that it’s time to get on the ball and bring these projects to a close.

If Dad’s been working to complete an outdoor project, wrap up some representative concrete products, like retaining wall stones or concrete patio tiles. Sure, it may not sound much fancier than a lump of coal, but in all honesty, Dad will thank you! And he’ll thank you even more if you offer to lend a hand to get the project out of ‘hold’ status.

And, if your father has been meaning to organize the garage for the last decade, get him started by buying him shelving units. Whatever project you choose to endorse, one thing is certain: getting your dad a practical gift might get his attention. After all, nothing says, “get started on the bathroom re-design” like a toilet under the Christmas tree! And what father wouldn’t want a load of concrete products wrapped up with fancy ribbons and bows. Shiney!

So, this year, make shopping for dad fun! Rather than taking the easy way out, take a look around his home. Choose the right home repair or outdoor building gift. Be sure to shop at General Shale Brick for those masonry supplies. And then, to really seal the deal, volunteer a few house of your time to help him with the project. It’s guaranteed that this gift will be one he talks about for a long time!

Author Bio: MrMasonry spends much of his spare time working on home improvement projects. For the best supplies of Concrete Products, be sure to check out General Shale Brick.

Category: Home Management
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