The Right Songs, the (Sorta) Right Words, and the Perfect Gifts for Tradesmen this Valentine’s Day
If you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a professional tradesman, it can be hard to know how to break through and say “I love you” in a meaningful way. Not to worry—I’ll help you set the mood, say it (mostly) right, and find the perfect gift to show it.
Carpenters and Framers
Set the Mood
“Song for a Carpenter” by Dan Fogelberg
Say “I Love You”
Our love is stronger than the sturdiest oak. It’s crafted with care and built to last.
The Perfect Gift
Stiletto Frame to Finish Square Kit – $140
What better way to show your love for your favorite carpenter than with a set of high-quality squares?Made in the USA with global materials, this bundle includes a framing square and a trim square that are among the most feature-rich and easy to use. Like your relationship, they’ll help keep things in alignment from start to finish.
Electricians
Set the Mood
“Power of Love” by Huey Lewis & The News
Say “I Love You”
You light up my life perfectly—no short circuits, no overloads, just a steady, powerful current of love.
The Perfect Gift
Klein Tools KNECT 16-in-1 Impact Hybrid Driver – $30
Electrical work can be complicated with so many fastener types you encounter. Fortunately, Klein has a partner that will keep the electrician in your life from running around with a bunch of different tools. Like your multifaceted affection, this multi-bit driver has everything to secure the most common fasteners. Plus, you can use the bits in the handle or in an impact driver.
HVAC Techs
Set the Mood
“Heat Wave” by Martha and the Vandellas
Say “I Love You”
You’ve got the key to my heart’s thermostat, and I won’t let anyone else adjust it.
The Perfect Gift
Milwaukee M12 Fuel Installation Drill/Driver – $199
HVAC techs often find themselves with complicated fastening problems to solve. With Milwaukee’s M12 Fuel Installation Drill/Driver, they’ll have the tools they need to drill holes and set fasteners where standard drills miss the mark. Like the perfect spouse, this tool addresses complex problems with a skill and delicacy that won’t leave the workpiece damaged.
Landscapers and Lawn Care
Set the Mood
“Green Green Grass of Home” by Tom Jones
Say “I Love You”
You’ve planted yourself in my heart, and our love grows stronger every day.
The Perfect Gift
Greenworks 82V Optimus Backpack Blower – $1600
For a hardworking landscaper, there’s nothing like the feeling of getting home to family at the end of the day. With Greenworks Commercial’s backpack blower, you’ll get there even sooner. Rated at 36 Newtons (and measuring even higher in our tests), it makes quick work of cleanup without any of the hassles of gas, so you can get home and focus on fanning the flames of you’re loved one’s heart.
Masons
Set the Mood
Say “I Love You”
You’re the mortar that holds my life together, and I’ll never crack under pressure with you in my life.
The Perfect Gift
Hilti EXO-T-22 Tool Balancer – $1999
When the one you love has to bear a heavy load, it’s natural that you want to help ease the burden. Thanks to Hilti’s EXO-T-22 Tool Balancer, you can do that in a very tangible way. With its exoskeleton design, the weight of heavy demolition and drilling tools is transferred through the balancer and better spread throughout their body where they can engage larger muscle groups to carry the load. With less fatigue at the end of the day, they’ll be spending more time with you and less with a bottle of Advil.
Mechanics
Set the Mood
“Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler)” by Alabama
Say “I Love You”
You can rotate my tires anytime… life’s better when we roll together!
The Perfect Gift
Ridgid 18V Brushless High-Torque Impact Wrench Kit – $249
There’s no question your relationship has a high impact on each other, and the mechanic in your life will remember that with the gift of Ridgid’s 18V brushless high-torque impact wrench. Packed with 1300 ft-lbs of breakaway torque, there are very few bolts stubborn enough to resist it. There’s even more to love when you look at the value proposal. This high-value kit includes the tool, two 4.0Ah Max Output batteries, and a charger for just $249.
Painters
Set the Mood
Say “I Love You”
You’ve given my heart a fresh coat of happiness, and I know it’ll never fade.
The Perfect Gift
Titan ControlMax 1650 Cordless HEA Sprayer Kit – $680
All healthy relationships need to adapt to changing situations, and that’s exactly what Titan’s ControlMax 1650 Cordless Paint Sprayer does for the painter in your life. Capable of being used on the floor, in hand, or as a backpack, it goes wherever the job requires. Plus, it’s powered by Bosch 18V batteries and has a 1.25-gallon onboard tank so you’re not dragging cords and hoses around.
Plumbers
Set the Mood
“Up Around the Bend” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Say “I Love You”
You’ve unclogged my heart and now the love flows freely!
The Perfect Gift
Flex 24V One-Hand Reciprocating Saw – $199
Plumbers find themselves in some crappy situations, so give them a helping hand with a tool that can get them out quicker. Flex’s one-hand reciprocating saw has a compact size and lighter weight that makes cutting in crowded areas easier, and its high performance makes quick work of those cuts. Better yet, Flex is in for a lifelong commitment with its lifetime warranty that even includes the battery and charger. Like your marriage, be sure to fill out the registration to make it official!
Roofers
Set the Mood
“Up on the Roof” by The Drifters
Say “I Love You”
No leaks in our love—just solid protection and endless support from you no matter what storm comes to pass.
The Perfect Gift
Metabo HPT 18V Cordless Coil Roofing Nailer Kit – $429
Sometimes, you have to patch things up in your relationship. The same goes for roofers. Rather than losing sleep by overcomplicating the leadup, it’s best to get it done and do it right. With Metabo HPT’s cordless roofing nailer, your favorite roofer can forgo the setup and hassle of an air compressor and hoses, get those repairs done quickly, and get back into the routine once they healed the damage.
Welder
Set the Mood
Say “I Love You”
You’ve welded our hearts together with a bond that can never break.
The Perfect Gift
Hobart Creator Series Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet – $99
Few things say “I love you” to a welder better than protecting their head and vision. Except maybe saying it camo! With three arc sensors to automatically darken the lens during welding plus a grinding mode, your Valentine will have the protection they need while knowing your love is fused with an unbreakable bond.
Woodworkers
Set the Mood
“The Ballad of Bill Crump” by Tom T. Hall
Say “I Love You”
You’re the grain that runs through my soul, and I’m never sanding you out.
The Perfect Gift
Makita 40V max XGT Plunge Router – $359 (bare tool)
A good router can turn quality lumber into a woodworking masterpiece. With the power, thoughtful features, and cordless convenience of Makita’s 40V max XGT plunge router, your favorite woodworker’s secret will be how easy it was to create. From picture frames that hold your most treasured memories to a custom sign over the front door that welcomes friends and family to your home, you’ll both enjoy these heartwarming accents that point to your love for each other.
