In the spirit of Father’s Day, we are rounding up our favorite tools and gadgets for the home improvement lover. Now… we had to call in reinforcements for this post. It’s compiled by an avid DIY-er who can almost fix anything in our home and truly enjoys it 90% of the time. I’ve asked for him to round up the top favorites, and a little tip about each.

The books shown are a great gift for any new homeowner, and if you are DIY-ing or fixer-upping as a new couple, they can provide some good ideas and a starting point for discussion around what’s actually possible and practical for your space!

Hopefully this helps you shop for your own home projects! After all, being a homeowner is a project in itself even if you aren’t renovating! Having the right tools on hand is the best place to start.