Coffee mugs make for excellent presents. It's true that there are quite a few lying around. All of them have something cute on them like "number one dad" or "best golfer". While they're excellent for those sweet moments in life like Father's Day or Christmas, they aren't the perfect gift for Valentine's Day. It's important to get something that he'll really appreciate. 

Dads would rather go without one of those mundane gifts when there's an opportunity to open something that'll aid him when completing one of his DIY projects. Here's a list of five excellent gift ideas that are sure to delight him this upcoming Valentine's Day: 

1. Nail Puller 

Construction projects involve a lot of drilling. Your husband is drilling holes and placing nails in order to make that new table for the dining room. Few mistakes are made, but when a nail is placed that's not in strait or shouldn't go there, how is it going to be fixed? 

Fathers make mistakes just like the rest of us do. It's important to have something on hand that can help correct them. They may need a nail puller to help them take out crocked nails so that a new one can be placed. It's an extremely affordable present, ranging between $10 to $20. 

2. Power Tool Organizer 

Dad needs storage for his tools just like you need storage for your beauty products. Drills and all the accessories that go with them shouldn't be laying around the house. It's important to keep them away from children and to have them all together so that one doesn't get lost. A wall mount power tool organizer found at Home Depot for only $47 has slots for power drills and a shelf for their accessories.

3. Hot Sauce Making Kit 

Making hot sauce is almost as good as eating something with hot sauce on it. If dad isn't too into woodshop work, maybe he's a lover of the kitchen. You can purchase a hot sauce making kit for only $49 at Amazon. The one from DIY Gift Kits comes with a choice of ghost pepper, habanero, or chipotle so dad can make hot sauce that fits his unique taste. It has three bottles with it. Hot sauce is perfect for any occasion. It tastes delicious on pizza and isn't too bad on a burrito either. Dads love it. Making it is a fun adventure. 

4. Multitool Knife 

Dad knows how to fix everything. Typically, he takes his multitool out and fixes it without anyone having to buy a new one. Maybe he wants a new one this Valentine's Day? The Zavit multitool comes in at only $15.99 and is perfect for those little occasions when something breaks. It's a 9 in 1 multitool that has everything from a screwdriver to a bottle opener.  

5. Cocktail Smoker 

Purchasing a cocktail smoker makes for an excellent present when dad's favorite thing is to drink. Cocktail smokers have a way of adding more flavor to drinks. Many use them on drinks like whiskey. Dad will enjoy an easy process of placing the wood chips in the smoking device, lighting it, and letting the unit do its work. They can be found online and typically cost around $70 to $150 for a high quality one like this one from Aged & Charred.

A Gift He'll Enjoy 

Be sure to find the perfect gift for dad this Valentine's Day. Remember, this event only happens once a year. Getting him the same thing year in and year out makes him fake a smile. A gift that'll really excite him is one that'll help him get one of his many DIY projects done.