Gift Ideas
Holiday Gifts For The Do-It-Yourselfer
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Oct 27, 2005, 23:11

(NAPSI)-Holiday gift giving can be one of the biggest challenges of the year. For the home decorating and home improvement enthusiast in your life, James and Morris Carey, hosts of the nationally syndicated radio program "On the House," have a few suggestions:

• Outdoor Lighting. Whether it's accent lighting to highlight special features like fountains or shrubs, or motion-sensor lights that make paths, patios and porches safer, outdoor lighting can be a welcome gift.

• Toolboxes. Everyone needs a basic toolbox to hold household necessities such as hammers and screwdrivers. Whether it's an inexpensive plastic model or a deluxe rolling metal cabinet, a toolbox keeps everything organized and secure.

• Stud Finder. Virtually everyone needs a stud finder. The Careys' favorite is Zircon's new StudSensor™ i60 OneStep™. It's the only stud finder on the market that finds the center of a stud with just one pass-that's the sweet spot for secure anchoring. This model even has an integrated, erasable marker that marks the anchoring spot without removing the tool from the wall.

• Laser Line Generator. Securing items safely on studs is the first step, but a laser line generator will make sure everything is straight. Lasers were extremely expensive in the past, but Zircon has just introduced LaserBall 360™, which does the job for less than $20. So simple a 4-year-old could use it, this little ball even glows like a holiday tree light. What a terrific stocking stuffer.

• All-in-one Remotes. Virtually every electronic item in today's home is controlled by a remote-television, stereo, DVD player, satellite and the list goes on. Keeping track of them can be a nightmare, so an all-in-one remote can reduce clutter and frustration. The new models are much easier to use and can control a number of components.

• Ceiling Fans. Ceiling fans aren't just for the summer anymore. Look for one with "forward" and "reverse" buttons so you can increase comfort and save energy year-round. They can also add a stylish touch to a room, and with an added light, they do double duty.

The Carey Bros. are nationally-recognized experts on home building and renovation. For more tips and information about their "On the House" radio program, visit www.onthehouse.com.

The Zircon tools are widely available at mass merchandisers, hardware and home centers. For more information about these and other cutting-edge electronic hand tools, go to www.zircon.com or call 800-245-9265.

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