What can you buy your dad for Father’s day that he’ll actually use?
Here’s tools under $100 that I own and find helpful and I think your dad will too. If you use the links to purchase you’ll help support more Remodel School content.
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Cheapest to Most Expensive DIY Tool Gift Ideas Under $100
- $12 – Stud Finder
- $13 – Portable Work Light (Battery Included)
- $17 – Pocket Thermometer
- $20 – Knit Hat
- $20 – Voltage Tester
- $20 – Heavy Duty Scissors
- $25 – Trim/Baseboard Pry Bar
- $25 – Carhartt Hat
- $26 – Headlamp
- $28 – Knee Pads
- $28 – Small Parts Organizer
- $29 – Plywood/Drywall Carrier
- $30 – Screwdriver Bit Set
- $30 – Tin Snip Set
- $33 – Camping Latern (Battery Included)
- $40 – Trenching Shovel/Spade
- $40 – Pocket Hole Jig
- $50 – Circuit Breaker Finder
- $50 – Small Piece Screwdriver/Socket Set
- $50 – Saw Horses
- $50 – Angle Grinder
- $60 – Bench Vise
- $60 – Plier & Wrench Set
- $65 – Heavy Duty Tool Bag
- $70 – Work Pants
- $70 – Laser Level
- $70 – Circular Saw
- $80 – Hand Truck
- $89 – Router
- $89 – Portable Battery (Largest that can be on airplane)
- $90 – Cross-Cut/Rip-Cut Circular Saw Adapter
- $90 – 5″ Mini Chainsaw (Cordless – Battery Included)
- $93 – Lawn & Garden Tool Set
- $99 – Portable Work Table
- $99 – Mechanic Socket Set (230 Pieces)
- $99 – Shop Vac

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