Builders are usually practical people (of course, we’re generalising madly here) so when it comes to getting them presents, surely something work related is best?

Wrong. Apparently, they want to be spoilt with exciting gifts, not ones that will shoo them off to the workshed. So here are our top present picks for builders that will make them feel like you’ve put some thought into it.

In-car Espresso Coffee Maker

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There’s nothing worse than being stuck on-site without a coffee shop in the near vicinity. Luckily with this portable espresso coffee maker, in two minutes they can have a delicious espresso coffee. All that is needed is a bit of water and the cigarette lighter in their car to power it up. It comes with a travel case, cups and napkins – coffee pods aren’t included though so they need to be bought separately.

Beard T-Shirt

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If your man is a builder with a beard, then show that you celebrate his masculinity with an eco-friendly facial hair t-shirt. He’ll appreciate the joke for sure and may even be inspired to grow his own mutton chops or bushranger, so you’ll have to be prepared for that.

Novelty Oven Mitt

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This novelty oven mitt is the perfect gift for builders who love to BBQ. It can withstand heat of up to 260 degrees Celcius, so there’s no danger of burning his digits when the sausages are done. There’s also no danger of anyone else using the mitt, with this distinctive hazard colouring and logo making it uniquely his and his alone.

Recycled Tyre Wash Bag

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If your builder’s wash bag has seen better days then they’ll appreciate this hardy little number. Made from recycled rubber it’s not only eco-friendly but durable and stylish too. At least you won’t have to be embarrassed by him carrying his toiletries around in a plastic bag anymore when you go on holiday.

Salt & Pepper Robots

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These novelty salt and pepper toys should appeal to your builder’s inner child and could be a handy accompaniment to the novelty oven mitt. After all, a BBQ connoisseur does need his condiments. Suffice to say if you have gadget crazy kids they’ll probably commandeer these straight away and he won’t get a look in.

Espresso-scented Man Candle

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Even men like things to smell nice, albeit of manly fragrances such as spice, dark rum and old leather, etc. That’s why infusing a candle with dark roasted coffee beans and calling it a ‘mancandle’ is pure marketing genius. Just make sure he keeps it in his man cave so it doesn’t overpower your french vanilla candle.

Manly Mints

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If worst comes to worst, you can always get him a tin of manly mints. These are small but extremely potent peppermints that will test his mettle. Your builder will hopefully be up for the challenge and everyone else will appreciate him having fresh breath.

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