This is one of those tools that sounds simple but genuinely changes the way you work. Slide your screwdriver through one side and the tip becomes magnetized, so screws stick to the end instead of falling into gaps, wall cavities, or down the back of whatever you're working on. Slide it through the other side and it demagnetizes just as easily. It works on screwdrivers, drill bits, hex keys, and most other small steel tools. Nearly 9,000 reviews on Amazon and it's a favourite among electricians, chippies, and anyone who works with small screws in awkward places. At under $18 it's one of the cheapest tools that makes the biggest difference to your day, and the compact size means it just lives in your tool pouch permanently. An absolute no-brainer stocking stuffer, Kris Kringle pick, or add-on gift for any tradie or DIY enthusiast.

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