A friend or family member has bought their first home, and they realize that there are a few items that would really come in handy for projects, homekeeping, maintenance or yardwork. There may even be a few things they don’t necessarily need, but would be fun to have.  Here are some gifts ideas that go from practical to over-the-top:

Practical Gifts

  • Well-stocked tool kit or tool box
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Long-lasting LED lightbulbs
  • Home maintenance diary
  • Portable generator
  • Drywall repair kit
  • Lawnmower
  • Garden tools
  • Rain barrel
  • Picture hanging kit
  • Address numbers or display plaque

Smart Home Gadgets

  • Video peephole viewer
  • Voice controlled home assistant (Amazon echo, Google Home)
  • Smart locks
  • Learning/smart thermostat
  • Climate Manager
  • TV streaming stick and video subscription
  • Robot vacuum cleaner
  • Amazon Prime for a year

Something More Personal

A Little Extravagant

  • Digital canvas
  • Pest control for a year
  • Hands-free paper towel dispenser
  • Robot lawn mower
  • Voice activated grocery list maker
  • Home warranty for a year
  • Local interior design consultation
  • Drawing, painting or edited photo of new home

Owning a home for the first time can be a bit overwhelming with all of the new costs. The perfect time to give a new homebuyer something they can use, something they want, or something completely unnecessary is now!

Courtesy of New Castle County DE Realtor Tucker Robbins.