Best Christmas Gifts for Your DIYer

Posted by Kelly Smith Dec 1, 2008

Well, I just had my second Thanksgiving dinner last night (with some family that was out of town for Turkey day), and this morning I woke up to find that the calendar says December 1! Where has the year gone? This means Christmas is upon us. All too soon. Again.

How Will Christmas Sales do This Holiday Season?

That's the big question. With most of the global economy in the tank, merchants are scrambling to re-introduce that old favorite - layaway shopping.

Another issue that brick and mortar store keepers are having to deal with is increased Internet shopping. Why? With virtual inventory stock, the selection available for buying, say, hand tool Christmas gifts, is incredible. Stores just can't warehouse such a big selection.

Many Internet sellers are also discounting shipping or offering it for free as an incentive. Now that's hard to beat!

What do I Want for My Christmas Gift?

Believe it or not, nothing having to do with tools, materials for remodeling, or even a tie. I really want a fish finder to mount on my fishing kayak. The fishing in the Gulf has been a bit spotty lately because Hurricane Ike altered the bottom so much.

The fish are just confused for now, but soon they will find new structure to hide in, and find out where the bait is schooling. Bottom line, I need all the help I can get!

I'd be out there right now, but I've got too much writing to do!