Guy gifts for a man who likes to get his hands dirty

Nov 06, 2012 6:57 AM by Kat Hobza

Posted in Love & Sex

Ideas For The Manly Man

Some men have better manicured nails than we do, some have a perpetual layer of grime on their hands. If your guy falls into the second category, he tends to be a man’s man who doesn’t let a little filth stop him from getting the job done. Truth be told, he likes it. Here are gifts sure to bring a smile to his face this holiday season.

car cleaning kit

Car cleaning kit

It may seem a contradiction to get a cleaning gift for your dirty guy, but don’t let this idea confuse you. Many grimy guys like to tinker with cars, and their wheels are their pride and joy. After he gets done working under the hood, he wants to make sure the inside of the car will impress the other guys who come into the garage on Saturday. (Warning: It's important that your honey doesn’t mistake this for an offer for you to detail the inside of his rig.) (Amazon, $88)

garden

Garden furniture

Some boys just never outgrow playing in the mud, and they use the backyard garden as an excuse to make mud-pies as an adult. If you live in a mild climate and your guy likes to get organic, consider buying him some garden furniture, where he can relax and enjoy the, uh, fruits of his labor. Just make sure it isn’t too comfortable, or you’ll never see him again. (HomeGoods, prices vary)

shirt

Plaid shirt

Guys who are a little rough around the edges, intentionally or unintentionally, go for a more rugged look. A plaid shirt will get worn by your grimy guy — if it’s flannel, you may not see him wear anything else. He'll love a shirt that says, “I’m going to go cut down a tree and when I’m done with that, I’m going to grab a beer and watch football.” This look covers all the bases. (Marshalls, prices vary)

workout equiptment

Work out equipment

Guys who aren’t afraid of dirt usually aren’t afraid to sweat either. You can take this idea in a number of directions — you can get him an expensive basketball to hit the courts with on the weekend with his buddies, you can get him weight-lifting equipment or active wear. This gift says you support his guy hobbies and you're OK with the time he spends working up a sweat. (Marshalls, prices vary)