Father's Day Gifts Just around the Corner

Stumped for Father’s Day gift ideas?

Gift ideas for dads are as varied as dads are – and with a little thought, making that perfect choice for is possible a lot closer to home than you imagined.

Of course gift-givers’ thoughts turn to power tools, and athletic wear around Father‘s Day. But there are a lot more options.

Some dads would leap at a chance to try their hand at micro-brewing, while others just want a cool beer once in a while with a couple of friends. Some want to jump on jet skis, others want to jump on a couch and watch a DVD.

Is the dad in your life a computer freak or a do-it-yourselfer? Does he wash his car religiously? Does he think a backyard is for meticulous lawn care, or as a weekend getaway with a hammock in the middle of it?

Is your guy a backyard chef – with a little shopping, you can find a surprising number of accessories for the BBQ fanatic. High-quality grilling tools, aprons, gas gauges of adjustable grill lights. A backyard beverage cooler, or a backyard fire pit, to keep the backyard party going into the wee hours, may be what you’re seeking.

Even if the mysteries of hardware or automotive accessories are beyond you, advice from a helpful clerk could yield some remarkable results.

Over at , 191 North Wellwood Avenue, for example, Sean Verrier pulled together a top 10 list of Father’s Day “Must Haves.”

And he was able to explain them – so even if you don’t know the difference between duct tape and a mallard duck, he can explain the nuances of duct tape sheets (“You don’t have to place four strips side by side to make a patch”) or big-stretch caulk (“‘Spans a 2’ gap for the novice contractor”).

Other ideas from Verrier? A lock-back utility knife. A flexible drop cloth that fits on handrails and stairs. A powder that will harden waste paint so you can dispose of it.

A walk up or down one of our retail districts will also yield plenty of ideas. Tim at , 173A South Wellwood, suggests a handy cooling pad for his laptop. , 235 South Wellwood, and , 199 South Wellwood, are preparing to make chocolate cakes, in some cases decorated with neckties, dress shoes or Happy Father’s Day messages.

, 231 South Wellwood, anticipates brisk sale of ready to grill shish-ka-bobs and homemade sausage.

There are hand-rolled cigars, and humidors, at , 147A Montauk Hwy. Tova Timoney’s got sweets at , 173 South Wellwood, as well as chocolates shaped like hand tools.

How about rods, reels, lures, tackle or other items for , all on sale for Father’s Day at .

Chances are with a little forethought, you’ll find there are bountiful possibilities when it comes to gifts for – and plenty of shops right in Lindy from which to choose.