Six Influencers Suggest Home-Related Father’s Day Gifts

With so much going on right now, it’s easy to overlook the fact that Father’s Day is fast approaching. Perhaps you’re one of the millions of Americans who are still not ready to dine out, so taking Dad to his favorite restaurant this year won’t cut it. He quit smoking to protect his lungs against cancer and the novel coronavirus, so an ashtray isn’t going to work either. And he’s working from home these days, so he definitely doesn’t need any new ties.

What’s a grateful son, daughter or spouse supposed to give Dad this year? Six highly-respected influencers have home-related Father’s Day gift ideas for you, regardless of whether stores are open in your area or you’re still shopping online because of COVID-19 concerns.

Mark Bittman, Author of How to Cook Everything (@markbittman)

For Dad’s kitchen:

“When it comes to Father’s Day, my suggestion is to give dear old dad the gift of starting his day out right – help him brew better coffee! I’ve spent the past year obsessed with coffee grinders. A slightly higher-end grinder is well worth the investment, especially for coffee addicts. And it’s no secret, dads like gadgets.”

Benjamin Reynaert, Style Producer at Domino Magazine (@aspoonfulofbenjamin)

For Dad’s garage:

“Have a handy dad in the family? Get him organized and elevate his garage workbench with a beautifully designed toolbox. One that looks great is suitable for keeping an office space organized too.”

Chip Wade, TV Host, Contractor, Legrand Ambassador (@chipwade)

For Dad’s smart home:

“Smart home products make great Father’s Day gifts. One idea is connected lighting that can be used to control lamps, small appliances and whole home lighting schemes to conveniently schedule lights, turn appliances on/off and more. Home upgrades like this are often surprisingly easy to install and make a big difference in daily life!” 

Blaine Strong, Health & Fitness Coach (@blainestrong)

For Dad’s workout space:

“One of the best at-home fitness items is a suspension training system. It can be used for all levels, whether Dad is just getting into fitness or has been training for years. It also gives him a broad range of exercises he can do, so he’ll never get bored. Another thing I love about a suspension trainer is that it can used pretty much anywhere, on a bedroom door, wrapped around a tree in your yard, or really anything sturdy enough to hold his weight. Suspension trainers are very reasonably priced, easy to set up, lightweight and durable. I have owned one for years and use it in circuits with my clients all of the time.”

Steve Raichlen, Barbecue Bible Author, PBS Host (@stevenraichlen)

For Dad’s grill:

“Problem: Dad wants to smoke four racks of baby back ribs on his trusty kettle grill, but its 22-1/2 inch grate barely accommodates two. Solution: A rib rack. This ‘rib condominium’ holds the ribs upright, enabling Dad to cook four racks vertically in the space normally occupied by two. Added advantage, the upright position helps drain off excess fat.” 

Nate Berkus, Interior Designer and Author (@nateberkus)

For Dad’s home office or library:

“This antique English mahogany campaign writing box is a handsome, one-of-a-kind gift for Father’s Day. And it would be even more special filled with family photos and notes and drawings from the kids.”

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