You don't have to hit the stores to get a gift for someone. Often the best gifts are the ones you make and customise yourself. Here are a few of our favourite projects for just that.

It's nearly "Secret Santa" time again in workplaces and households around the country. This means lots of people are currently scrambling to find cheap gifts that don't look blatantly tatty. If you're in the same boat, these five stores contain plenty of fun, quirky products that won't break the bank -- prices are capped at around $10.

Everybody loves a good book, and while fiction can teach you a lot about life, sometimes the most life-altering books offer straight-up life advice. Here are some some great books as gift ideas for the people on your list.

Shopping isn't always fun. Sometimes it's exhausting and dangerous -- especially if you're fighting through the crowds and overloading yourself with last-minute Christmas items. Here are some simple tips from an osteopath to ensure you don't become a Christmas casualty.

When you're coming up with your list of great gifts, web services probably aren't at the top of your list. But subscriptions can make a great gift for the right person who's unwilling to shell out the cash themselves. Here are some of the best subscriptions you can give.

'Tis the season to save your toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls. They make convenient -- and free -- little gift boxes.

Wrapping paper can boost the presentation factor (if I'm not doing the wrapping), but it's also wasteful. It's often expensive, and it takes time to use it properly. Instead, make the wrapping part of your gift. It saves time and energy, and it adds something special to your present.

Choosing the right Christmas gift for a self-professed "gamer" is surprisingly tricky: there are so many video games, toys, clothes, books and doodads on offer that you're completely spoiled for choice. Luckily for you, Lifehacker has sifted through this sea of electronica to bring you a definitive list of awesome gaming goodies: from video game soundtracks to Super Mario Bros socks. We've also included links to where you can buy this stuff online.

Christmas gifts come in all manner of shapes and sizes. While some are a cinch to wrap, others practically require a diploma in arts and craft to pull off attractively. But have no fear -- these video tutorials are designed to stop your pressies looking like sticky tape-covered blobs. There are tips for everything from bicycles to furry pets.

Haven't done your Christmas shopping, realise it's December and starting to freak out about how much money you're going to have to spend? Follow these tips to make the experience less painful for your wallet.

"Regifting" is the act of taking an unwanted present and giving it to somebody else; usually in the guise of a new gift that you purchased yourself. The advantages of regifting are numerous -- it saves money, requires zero thought or effort and your house gets cleared of clutter in the process. If you get caught though, the consequences can be pretty dire. Here are five tips to help you avoid detection.