In a quandary about what to get Dad for Father’s Day this year? You know what he really wants are tools, and here are some great suggestions. They’re listed in order of MSRP, and can be found at most home centers, hardware stores and other retailers, as well as online. Do a little shopping around to find the best deals!

1. Ryobi SpeedLoad ($14.95 and up): If Dad already has a cordless drill, he’ll really appreciate a set of SpeedLoad bits. Ryobi’s SpeedLoad chuck fits in the chuck of the drill and accepts any 1/4-inch hex shank drill bit or screwdriver bit. It makes bit changes quick and easy, without having to chuck in each new bit individually, and is available in different combinations of bits, all with the SpeedLoad chuck and a carrying case.

2. Ryobi Compact Laser ($19.97): This is a great little laser that belongs in any tool box — and is small enough to fit! It features Ryobi’s AirGrip vacuum base, which attaches to most surfaces without the need for tape, pins or other fasteners. It projects a bright red laser line that’s ideal for installing shelves, towel bars, pictures and lots of other projects around the house.

3. Stanley FatMax Xtreme AntiVibe Hammer ($29.99): A hammer is the most basic of hand tools, and a top-quality one will last a lifetime. Stanley’s AntiVibe hammer has a precision-balanced handle, an anti-vibration "Tuning Fork" and shock-dampening core, and a nonslip textured rubber handle, all of which combine to reduce the wrist and elbow discomfort common with continued hammer use. It even has a magnetic nail starter!

4. Stanley Rechargeable Tripod Flashlight ($49.99): A very handy tool for lighting up all of Dad’s home improvement projects, the Tripod Flashlight can be hand-held like a regular light, or with the push of a button the tripod legs open up to form a sturdy base for hands-free operation. The head pivots to put light right where you want it, and the push-button switch lets you select from two light levels. Because it’s rechargeable, there’s no worry about batteries, and it’s much lighter then conventional flashlights. The charging base is included.

5. Wagner 905 Power Steamer ($95): The Wagner Power Steamer is a great wallpaper steamer, allowing Dad to remove that old wallpaper without chemicals. It has a pressurized boiler, a 10-foot hose, and wheels for convenience. But thanks to all the accessories, the Power Steamer does a whole lot more than just remove wallpaper. Use it to clean the barbecue, spruce up messy sinks, clean dirty windows, degrease the stove, get the gunk off the floor, and much more. It includes a floor cleaning head and pad, window squeegee, two extension tubes, and an assortment of brushes.

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