Shopping for a retiree sounds simple, until you’re standing in a store wondering what’s truly useful and what’s going to become future clutter.
When your mom, dad, grandparent or uncle thrives on practical gifts, Home Depot has a surprising number of deals under $50 to boost their comfort, safety and convenience — without breaking your budget. These five picks nail that sweet spot between helpful and affordable.
Ryobi One+ Drill/Driver Kit With Battery and Charger
- Price: $49.97 (regularly $59.97)
A drill and driver work for everything from small DIYs to big projects. When the retiree in your life is constantly coming up with something new to fix around the house, they need the right tools to get it done. This Ryobi One+ cordless drill/driver kit includes a battery and a charger — a $105 value if you purchased them separately. Right now, it’s on sale for $49.97, which is $10 off the original price.
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ThermoPro Bluetooth Meat Thermometer
- Price: $42.93
The grill master in your life would love to be able to close the lid, walk away and still pull out perfectly cooked meat. That’s why you should get them the ThermoPro Bluetooth meat thermometer. It keeps track of the internal temperature and sends alerts to your monitor or mobile app. For under $50, they’ll never have to throw away undercooked or overcooked meat again.
Ryobi USB Lithium Cordless Bike and Ball Pump Inflator Kit
- Price: $39.97
Retirees who’ve taken up cycling in their spare time might find this Ryobi cordless bike pump inflator kit a useful tool to keep on hand. It comes with a rechargeable lithium battery and charging cable, bike and ball pump, and an LED worklight. Its compact size makes it the perfect addition to their long-distance essentials kit, while the low price makes it a budget-friendly stocking stuffer.
Handy Heater Electric Personal Hand Warmers (2-Pack)
- Price: $23.86
Once the cold sets into older hands, it’s hard to get them warm again. That’s why the Handy Heater personal handwarmers make a useful gift for retirees. The rechargeable battery lasts up to 14 hours, and these fit comfortably inside gloves or pockets to make outdoor winter activities bearable.
Bosch Laser Level
- Price: $49.97 (regularly $89.97)
Hanging pictures, shelving or cabinets becomes much easier when you’re using a laser level instead of a hand level. The Bosch self-leveling laser level makes it easier to cross projects off the to-do list without redoing slanted work. Usually this product costs $89.97, but right now, it’s on sale for $40 off.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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