Show dad some love with these DIY Father’s Day ideas you can make.

Forget going to the mall (to some a four-letter word) and getting dad a tie this Father’s Day. Instead of buying more crap that will just end up in a landfill, DIY Father’s Day gifts are the way to go. Get crafty and make your dad a gift from your heart and hands–extra points if you can repurpose goods previously destined for the landfill.

DIY Father’s Day gifts have come a long way since those those macaroni necklaces of your youth. Now that you are all grown up, and you have the Internet, you can make a useful and practical gift that your dad will appreciate and can actually use!

Here’s a roundup of DIY Father’s Day ideas including gifts that are suitable for both big and little kids.

DIY Father’s Day Gifts

1. Adjustable Unisex Apron – Whether dad is a cook, baker or griller, this DIY apron will do the trick. It’s sized to work for those who are average height and those who are over 6 feet.
2. DIY Bar Cart – If your dad is into being the mixologist at parties, make him a bar cart from repurposed pallets.
3. Ring Toss Game – Repurpose soda or beer bottles into a backyard ring toss game. Perfect for project for kids and mom to help create some outdoor fun.
4. DIY Croquet – Another classic outdoor game to make yourself.
5. DIY Hammock – And if your dad is more into relaxing in the backyard, make him his own hammock.
6. DIY Cord Storage – What dad wouldn’t appreciate a fashionable and practical DIY cord storage roll up?
7. Device Sleeve – Make dad a digital device sleeve from repurposed fabrics.
8. DIY Couch Tray – DIY up a practical couch sleeve/tray to make your dad feel like the king of the couch!
9. DIY Tie Storage – Repurpose bungee cords and boards to make dad some useful tie/ belt/cord storage.
10. Ethernet Keychains – Are you or your father a network nerd? Repurpose ethernet ports and cords into keychains.
11. Hand-stamped Wooden Bookmarks – This is practical project for younger kids to gift dad the bookworm.

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Attention: Your dad does NOT need another wallet. He would, however, enjoy any of these killer Father’s Day gifts we’ve listed below.

1. BioBrite Sunrise Clock

Everybody has to wake up early at one time or another, but your dad is, like, the worst early riser ever. Help him greet the day (and end the day) in a chill manner by gifting the sunrise alarm clock. The clock features a “sunrise” setting that gently wakes you, and a sunset setting that signals your body to wind down at the end of the day. Priced at $121.10 at Amazon.

2. Starter Home Brewery with Organic 7 Bridges Red Ale Ingredients

If your dad loves working with his hands, ingesting organic ingredients, and cool brews on a hot day, he’ll flip for this starter home brewery kit. This kit contains everything your pop ever wanted to know about home brewing, and also includes the ingredients to make the organic 7 Bridges Red Ale (a West Coast Microbrew Style Red Amber Ale). If your dad doesn’t dig beer, consider getting him some sustainable liquor.

Photo: Edyn Facebook page

3. Edyn garden tracker

If your dad grumbles and moans about how his plants never turn out the way he wants, invest in Edyn. Edyn is a “smart garden system that monitors and tracks environmental conditions,” which makes it easier for your dad to help his plants thrive. The system features a sensor, water valve (both items come to $159.98), and a companion app. Also: the sensor is charged by the sun. Be advised that this gift won’t come for a while as it’s only currently available for pre-order.

Image: Light Phone Kickstarter

4. The Light Phone

If your dad is battling a smartphone addiction, this just may be the perfect gift for him. According to Popular Mechanics, “The Light Phone used in conjunction with a smartphone, with the connected device forwarding calls on via a companion app, but the inclusion of a SIM card slot means it works independently.” This is another gadget that isn’t available quite yet, but a $100 pledge will help the project get funded via Kickstarter (and get you a phone).

Image: Blue Lounge

5. Portiko

This last gift is delightfully simple, but incredibly useful (and perfect for the dad who has to make a lot of national trips). The Portiko features a 6-foot extension cord that has two outlets, and two USB ports. Never again will a tech device go uncharged. This gift comes from Blue Lounge and is priced at $24.95.

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This Father’s Day, don’ t forget to give daddy a gift that has more meaning than meets the eye. The following eco-conscious gifts warrant applause, not only for their usage points but also for their role in saving the world.

Instead of crafting a makeshift present at the last hour, put some thought into Father’s Day this year and consider one of these 7 eco-friendly gifts for the eco-conscious daddy that will put a smile on his (and Mother Nature’s) face.

1. Peak Performance Socks

If your father is active and an avid runner, he probably could use socks that keep his feet dry and blister free. Injinji sells toe socks that properly align toes, promoting posture and balance as well as preventing the wear and tear on his toes. Injinji currently has a buy-2-get-1-free sale for Father’s Day.

2. Recycled Shorts

Just in time for the summer, Patagonia offers board shorts that stay strong in prolonged exposure to salt water and UV rays and are designed to reduce inner thigh chafing. Better yet, Pantagonia ensures that dad can keep his gear out of landfills by participating in its recycle program, which allows the company to re-use the shorts and make them into new products.

3. Fair Trade Soccer

Is your father a soccer fan? Gift him a Fair Trade soccer ball from Senda Athletics. The company not only meets Fair Trade standards but also fuels money back into a communal fund to improve producers’ social, economic and environmental conditions.

4. Next Level TOMS

If dad is not already wearing TOMS, get him started this Father’s Day with the help of Ben Affleck’s Eastern Congo Initiative. This limited edition collection of shoes with a special significance is inspired by Congolese textiles, with two styles for men. For each pair sold, $5 goes to the youth and families in the region. This is on top of TOMS promise to provide a child in need with a new pair of shoes.

5. Reclaimed Golf Balls

This may be the perfect gift for the eco-conscious golfer. Lost Golf Balls is a company that retrieves golf balls from lakes and surrounding natural terrain of resorts, private facilities and courses in the U.S. After being cleaned and sorted based on brand, model and condition, prices are determined.

6. Solar-Powered Watch

Dad will never have to worry about replacing the battery on this watch. The Citizen Blue Angels Skyhawk Watch uses solar power to charge its battery both indoors and outdoors. It has a five-year warranty.

7. Solar Bicycle Trunk Bag

Dad is already saving the world by biking to and fro, but now he can store his belongings and charge electronics with the Nomad Solar Bicycle Trunk Bag. Powered by solar energy, the bag has a universal fit and keeps dad charged while he rides.

Photo Credit: Jurvetson

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Don’t panic: your excuse for being late is, “artisan takes time, dad.”

It’s a bit late for Father’s Day shopping now, but let’s just pretend that it isn’t. If you haven’t picked out that perfect something yet, meet MAKR’s wallets, eyewear sleeves and iPhone cases (if dad is hip like that). Florida-based company MAKR is known for producing quality carry goods sourced from U.S. materials, including fallen trees whenever possible.

They run a tight design and production line taking an idea from a drawing in a sketchbook to a CAD model to a hand-made prototype, all within the same MAKR Design Studio. Prototyping might take several months, they explain, “with each revision being more structurally and aesthetically sound than the last.”

The company production ethos is as follows:

“Most MAKR designs would not be possible if MAKR did not control each and every aspect of production. Patterns are often laser-cut in-house and most small goods are still hand-sewn in the MAKR Design Studio. All other goods are made locally, which allows for the strictest manufacturing oversight. Oftentimes, complicated patterns require that MAKR develop a new manufacturing process which is frequently imparted to craftsmen by MAKR Founder and Design Director Jason Gregory. Once complete, each piece is inspected by the MAKR team before being packaged and shipped directly from the studio.”

This year, give the gift of quality and impart the love of artisan. Your pops deserves it. The products featured here range from $60-$95 on MAKR.com.

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