2012 Holiday Gift Guide

Find the perfect gift for your favorite DIYer

Our editors and Field Editors choose their favorite tools, the ones they'd most like to give and receive, for our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. They're guaranteed to make your DIY work easier and more fun.

Gift Idea #1: Launch a lifetime of DIY
When I was about 12, my grandma bought me a toolbox full of tools for Christmas. I didn't realize it then, but it was the best gift I would ever get. It was the start of a lifelong love of tools and fixing things, and I hope to someday pass on the same gift to my sons. - Jeff Pappas

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Save Money on Gas This Winter

Save money at the pump this holiday season

Tip 1: Keep Tires at the Right Pressure
Here's a way to save big if you're planning to travel on the road this winter. Check your tire pressure monthly with an inexpensive tire gauge (less than $5). It's worth your time - under inflated tires can cost you up to $750 a year in wasted gas. Poor tire pressure can also cause the tires to wear out faster, costing you up to $150 a year. The recommended air pressure for your vehicle's tires is on the decal pasted to the driver's door or pillar.

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All About Christmas Tree Safety

Rules to prevent Christmas tree fires

Tip 1: Choose a Recently Cut Healthy Tree
Every year Christmas trees start fires. You can prevent most of these fires by following simple rules. First off, choose a recently cut, healthy tree. A fresh tree holds moisture better. Grab a tree branch and run your hand over it—no more than a few needles should fall off. As soon as you get the tree home, cut 1/2 in. off the trunk and place the tree in a bucket of water until you're ready to bring it into the house.

Keep your family safe from a holiday fire »

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