Home Improvement Gifts Under $50

Just think, no matter where you go, big brother is watching, well...just to deliver realtime weather forecasts! It is super-portable and automatically updates based on your location. Perfect for the adventure traveler, outdoorsman, or gadget lover. - Leigh Z.

How cool are these? Okay - I'll admit, I don't exactly vacuum that often. But with one of these, I wouldn't hide it in the closet, so maybe I'd actually remember to vacuum a little more often. Who said art couldn't occasionally be practical? - Gillian J.

A great gift idea for dads and teens who just got wheels. These small but powerful compressors will make quick work of car and bike tires, and you'll also be able to pump up that flat basketball that's been in your closets for a decade. Play ball! - Dan T.

When an old surge protector won't do, Power Squid to the rescue. Allows them to plug all those must-have gadgets - computers, modem, printer, iPod, stereo, cell phone - in one outlet! A genius gift for college students and apartment dwellers. - Megan H.

Music lovers with large CD libraries are always looking for new ways to organize their ever-expanding collections. CD dividers are a simple yet effective way to easily and quickly access any CD in the collection. Great for music mavens of all ages. - Dan T.

These birdhouses make a memorable housewarming gift. Also, as a great hands-on teaching tool, these birdhouses will help kids learn to appreciate nautre. Since you can add more birdseed with peanut butter, it's a gift to enjoy for seasons to come. - Dan T.

This is one of those "why didn't I think of that" products. Smelly candles or far away house lights does not cut it at night. These great lights that easily attach to your umbrella allow you to enjoy your backyard fun well after the sun goes down. - Gillian J.

Wiping their feet has never been so much fun! This is a great beach house gift - just make sure they have a sense of humor!! - Gillian J.

I am woman-hear me roar! I'm not going to pretend I can rewire a fusebox - or whatever it is that guys rewire. But, I most certainly can hang pictures & change out the ugly hardware on my kitchen cabinets. And - I'll look stylish with these kits! - Gillian J.