I love subscription boxes. Every time I open the mailbox and find a subscription box inside, I have a “Christmas” moment where I never know what surprise is inside. While there are quite a few snack or beauty boxes out there, the new The Handy Box monthly subscription box is the first box of it’s kind.
The Handy Box delivers a monthly box of specially selected “handy tools and gadgets.” The Handy Box will have over $40 worth of useful items and is designed for those of us who are just starting our own tool collection or for those who are gaining confidence doing projects around the home. I remember when I first started living on my own, I didn’t even think to have any tools until I started having to fix things. Then I had to figure out what tool I needed and make a special trip to the hardware store, just for fixing something silly, like tightening an outlet plate.
Today, we’re going to be taking a look at the special pre-launch The Handy Box! The Handy Boxes are shipped via USPS mail and arrive in a classic stamped brown cardboard box.
You can’t really see it in the picture, but the right side of the box is bulging a bit, so you can tell that this thing was PACKED.
Everything inside The Handy Box was carefully wrapped in brown paper and sealed with a super cute cog sticker.
The Handy Box also included a product information that described what was inside the box.
Once I removed the product information card, I got to see everything that was inside this month’s The Handy Box.
Here’s a shot of everything that was in my The Handy Box.
The pre-launch The Handy Box included:
25 piece Tool Set with Built-in Spotlight – This is perfect for people who are going out on their own since it has a bunch of different screw driver bits and sizes. It also has a flashlight built into it so this is kind of like two products in one. (I found this on Amazon and it was on sale for $29.99 – which is more than the price of a single The Handy Box.)
4AA Duracell Batteries – The Handy Box didn’t leave you hanging with the built-in flashlight mentioned above. They included 4AA batteries you can use for the flashlight or whatever else needs batter power.
Compass Key Chain – If you think about it, this is an incredibly practical key chain. You can tell both the temperature AND direction, which are things you never think you need to know until you NEED to know.
Hex Key Ring Set – I didn’t even realize what a “hex key” was, until Gil pointed out they’re those tools that come with furniture you need to assemble. You know, the ones you lose, then put away for later and then can never find them again when you need to tighten some screws.
Crank Power LED Flashlight – While I think all of the items in the pre-launch The Handy Box are great, I think this flashlight is my favorite. You turn the crank for 15 seconds and you can get light for up to 30 minutes. You can press the button on the top of the flashlight until it clicks and the light will stay on (until you need to crank it again, that is.) Everyone should have this in their emergency kits.
10 ft Tape Measure – I can’t even count the number of times I’ve scoured the house looking for a ruler or something to measure the size of a box. I think I’m going to hijack this tape measure and keep it at my desk.
The total value of this pre-launch The Handy Box is well over the price of the box. The Handy Box subscriptions start at $24.95 per month ($18.95 + $6 shipping.) The Handy Box also offers 3 and 6 months subscriptions that also give you a discount on each box.
I can’t wait to see what’s in store for next month’s The Handy Box. All of the items in the pre-launch The Handy Box definitely fit into their description of “handy tools and gadgets” and I really appreciate how I can actually use everything in the box.
The Handy Box Online
The WiC Project The Handy Box Giveaway
The Prize:
One winner will receive their own pre-launch The Handy Box!
Disclaimer: This post consists of my (and/or fellow tester) opinions only. Your experiences may be different. No compensation was given for this review/giveaway. I did receive a free product from the manufacturer or their representing PR agency to use and test for the purposes of this review. This did not affect the outcome of this review.
Lisa Brown says
March 23, 2014 at 1:42 pmI could use it; if would be great to have those things on hand
Kimberly Schotz says
March 23, 2014 at 1:53 pmThis would be super awesome for my husband. He would love it!
Rust says
March 23, 2014 at 2:12 pmMy son would enjoy it.
Vicki Wurgler says
March 23, 2014 at 2:46 pmthis would be for my husband
Pamela Gurganus says
March 23, 2014 at 3:16 pmI would definitely love the handy box myself because I am my family and homes handy man/woman/wife/mom! 🙂
Heather Poindexter says
March 23, 2014 at 3:38 pmWell as I live alone, I will say me!
Amanda says
March 23, 2014 at 3:46 pmI could definitely use this box for myself!
peter c says
March 23, 2014 at 3:55 pmThat box has a lot of great tools.
Seyma Shabbir says
March 23, 2014 at 4:00 pmI think my husband or my father would love this most! If I need anything fixed I call them!
Leigh Anne Borders says
March 23, 2014 at 4:11 pmMe;) I am tool challenged!
latanya says
March 23, 2014 at 4:21 pmmy husband
miranda says
March 23, 2014 at 4:44 pmMy kids would love this
terra j sweeps says
March 23, 2014 at 4:45 pmThis would be a great gift for my daughter to get her tool box started.
felecia says
March 23, 2014 at 4:54 pmI would love it.
LaCindaB says
March 23, 2014 at 5:14 pmI’d share it with my husband
Margaret Smith says
March 23, 2014 at 5:23 pmMy husband would like this and so would my oldest son.
Thanks so much.
Mia Dentice Carey says
March 23, 2014 at 6:34 pmMy hubby & I BOTH would love this!
Nancy says
March 23, 2014 at 7:04 pmOur son would like this.
Heather R says
March 23, 2014 at 7:28 pmI’d like this for my house – my mother and I fixed my toilet last week and she was making fun of my lack of tools.
Lisa Monte says
March 23, 2014 at 7:43 pmmy husband and my son would love this
shelly peterson says
March 23, 2014 at 8:08 pmI would actually love to have it for myself.
Nicole Becker says
March 23, 2014 at 6:36 pmMy hubby would love this!!!
Missy Marie says
March 23, 2014 at 9:06 pmI would love ty this! My stuff always seems to disappear.
MARTHA says
March 23, 2014 at 10:01 pmThat would be mine,,,,,
Ann Fantom says
March 23, 2014 at 10:57 pmMy husband would love the Handy Box
Melinda Stephens says
March 23, 2014 at 11:18 pmMy mom would love a Handy Box.
sherry butcher says
March 23, 2014 at 11:23 pmI would use it most, I’d share with my friends.
Shelly Herzhaft says
March 23, 2014 at 11:34 pmI would love the Handy Box. I am always doing projects around the house from big to small and always need to find a tool to use, which isn’t always the best one to be using though I make it work. I seem to get the job done, the hard way!
Brittney House says
March 23, 2014 at 11:38 pmMy husband would love this!
Brittney House says
March 23, 2014 at 11:38 pmMy husband would love this!
Sue Crum says
March 24, 2014 at 12:13 amMyself and spouse would so love to get as we are always doing home projects and usually have to borrow many of the tools we need from others!
Melissa says
March 24, 2014 at 12:57 amWhat a cool box! I like that flashlight too.
Kathryn says
March 24, 2014 at 1:41 amI would enjoy the handy box the most.
gary says
March 24, 2014 at 1:55 amfor my son in law
mrsshukra says
March 24, 2014 at 2:38 amThe hubby would really like this!
Samira Medina says
March 24, 2014 at 5:02 amMy husband has always shown and my girls to be handy I love this box
Natalie says
March 24, 2014 at 6:58 amWhat a great idea! I really need one of these
Jane Boozer says
March 24, 2014 at 9:31 ammy daughter in college could really use this and would enjoy having it
Helga says
March 24, 2014 at 10:12 amI would love this for my projects.
Dana Rodriguez says
March 24, 2014 at 10:20 amThis would be great for my fiance’ !
Charlene says
March 24, 2014 at 10:54 amMy hubby would enjoy this one 🙂
laurie damrose says
March 24, 2014 at 11:07 amThere are always tools we can use around the home we may need to borrow from neighbors.
Sylvia White says
March 24, 2014 at 11:14 amMy husband would love this
kathy downey says
March 24, 2014 at 11:20 ammy hubby would love this,thanks for the chance
Nick Tefoglou says
March 24, 2014 at 11:22 amI would like this
Linda Szymoniak says
March 24, 2014 at 11:29 amOh, I’d love to win this for myself. I’m always doing little projects around the house (with the occasional big project) and just don’t have the tools I need for everything. This is such a great idea! It would be a great gift for newlyweds, children moving out on their own, and pretty much anyone.
Laur a DeLuca says
March 24, 2014 at 11:30 amMu husband would love this. Great Father’s Day gift
Debra S says
March 24, 2014 at 11:45 amI think I would like it more than the hubby. Lately, I’ve been doing more handy-man work than he is.
Darlene Owen says
March 24, 2014 at 11:52 amI would probably like this the most.
Judy Cox says
March 24, 2014 at 12:06 pmFor my husband!!
John Darrow says
March 24, 2014 at 12:33 pmI could use this; we left most of our tools for my son when he bought our house.
Rick McClenthen says
March 24, 2014 at 2:01 pmI would be the using The Handy Box monthly subscription box, cuz I am the one always (trying) to fix things around the house.
ronda patrick says
March 24, 2014 at 2:31 pmMy hubby would love this!
irma5353 says
March 24, 2014 at 3:03 pmI could use it myself.
Tari Lawson says
March 24, 2014 at 5:15 pmMy husband would enjoy it.
Deborah Wellenstein says
March 24, 2014 at 5:31 pmMy husband loves these things-it will certainly get used in our house!
Tracy Davis says
March 24, 2014 at 9:53 pmMy husband would love it.
Amanda Alvarado says
March 24, 2014 at 11:46 pmMy hubby would love this box!
Denise Elliott says
March 25, 2014 at 2:29 amMy dad would love this.
Kemi Quinn says
March 25, 2014 at 2:37 amI see Father’s Day in the future for this great box!
Keely Hostetter says
March 25, 2014 at 10:54 amAnyone in my family, especially my boys
Rick McClenthen says
March 25, 2014 at 11:07 amI would be the using The Handy Box monthly subscription box, cuz I am the one always (trying) to fix things around the house.
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Carly says
March 25, 2014 at 12:06 pmMy boyfriend would love the handy box! everything in the pre-launch box is something he would use all the time, and getting the box is so much easier than trying to decide what tools and gadgets to buy him every month. I think he would love the excitement of getting the box and seeing what’s in it every month.
Dorothy Teel says
March 25, 2014 at 1:13 pmI would love this handybox, I really could use the little flashlight and the compass would delight my granddaughters. I like getting tools and the like I may even share with my hubby… LOL
Rachel Crisman says
March 25, 2014 at 1:34 pmMy husband and I would both enjoy this box very much!
Natalie Brown says
March 25, 2014 at 6:18 pmHi! What a cool idea for a subscription box. My favorite item is the 25 piece Tool Set with Built-in Spotlight. As I live alone, this would come in very handy! Thank-you!
Tiffany W says
March 25, 2014 at 7:57 pmI think my fiance would love it.
Linda Bradshaw says
March 25, 2014 at 8:36 pmI would actually like to have this for myself. I need this stuff. why says a man has to have it all
Linda Bradshaw says
March 25, 2014 at 8:36 pmI would actually like to have this for myself. I need this stuff. why says a man has to have it all
sandra says
March 26, 2014 at 10:00 ammy brother-in-law would love this
jberry says
March 26, 2014 at 8:09 pmThis would save me the embarrassment of asking my husband which of his tools to use for my quirky projects.
Carly D. says
March 28, 2014 at 8:21 pmMy husband would think this is awesome!!
Nancy Loring says
March 28, 2014 at 10:45 pmAs a single mom this would come in handy.
Christina Dutra says
March 29, 2014 at 4:44 pmi would love to win this so i can do my own handy work around the house without having to ask my neighbor for his tool box haha
Jessibeth Viera says
March 29, 2014 at 5:19 pmFor me!! I’m the one that love to do things around the house and use tools xD
Audra O'Hara says
March 30, 2014 at 9:36 amMy hubby would enjoy a subscription to Handy Box. He loves all sorts of gadgets and tools.
Klydra Pugh says
March 30, 2014 at 2:28 pmI think I’d enjoy it the most.
Thanks for the chance.
Stephanie Galbraith says
March 30, 2014 at 5:03 pmThanks for the giveaway.
Stephanie Galbraith says
March 30, 2014 at 5:04 pmI could really use the box.
Amy Wing says
March 30, 2014 at 3:34 pmI would like this for …. ME!
Susan D says
March 30, 2014 at 7:36 pmWould love this!
Kelly Tupick says
March 30, 2014 at 8:06 pmMy husband would absolutely love this. He is the perfect handy man!
Julie Link says
March 31, 2014 at 7:32 pmI would love it but my son would probably abscond with half of the tools.
Julie Link says
March 31, 2014 at 7:32 pmI would love it but my son would probably abscond with half of the tools.
Julie Link says
March 31, 2014 at 7:32 pmI would love it but my son would probably abscond with half of the tools.
jessica edwards says
April 1, 2014 at 12:16 pmMy husband would like it.
Mihaela Day says
April 1, 2014 at 8:53 pmMy husband would love it the most 🙂
Amanda B. says
April 2, 2014 at 1:15 pmI would love it the most!
Pauline Milner says
April 3, 2014 at 6:07 amI think my Husband would love receiving The Handy Box. Thank you for another super giveaway opportunity. Please continue with the terrific blogging.
Ashley C says
April 3, 2014 at 1:16 pmI would love it because I am trying to learn to be more self sufficient in the tool department
Daraya says
April 3, 2014 at 6:09 pmMy dad would love the Handy Box!
natalie yeoman says
April 3, 2014 at 6:50 pmmy dad would be the one to love this subscription
Susan Smith says
April 4, 2014 at 2:56 pmMy husband would love the Handy Box
Diane Hamel says
April 4, 2014 at 6:34 pmAre you kidding???? This would be for me-the family handy-woman and my sisters…I would love this. it would make my life just a little better
wen budro says
April 4, 2014 at 9:09 pmHmmm….I would prob share it with my sister….we both love gadgets.
Connie Tillman says
April 4, 2014 at 9:45 pmMy hubby would LOVE this!
Bailey Dexter says
April 5, 2014 at 3:40 pmThis would be a perfect surprise for my better half, retired now and puttering around every where!
Selinda McCumbers says
April 5, 2014 at 8:49 pmI think my husband and son would like this!
Erica C. says
April 5, 2014 at 9:13 pmI would use this!
vera says
April 5, 2014 at 9:50 pmI would love this.
Deb C says
April 6, 2014 at 3:53 amI would love it the most until something in it was needed, then they’d all love it.
Karen Drake says
April 6, 2014 at 12:14 pmI would keep this box for myself.
lee mckoen says
April 6, 2014 at 12:15 pmI would put it in my daughters car for safety
Lisa McClernon says
April 6, 2014 at 1:05 pmI think I would like the Handy box the most! I seem to do more of the “fixing” up since I’m home all day!
jamielee kimball says
April 6, 2014 at 2:39 pmI think it would be shared between my hubby and myself. He works a lot, so I like to try and do everything myself, but he will usually step in whenever I fail… 🙂
Mindy DeLisi says
April 6, 2014 at 2:42 pmMy husband! He is always fixing thing or replacing things in this house!
Rebecca L says
April 6, 2014 at 5:23 pmMy husband would love this.
Paula Hafner says
April 6, 2014 at 7:25 pmBoth my husband and myself would love it. We both do handyman type stuff around the house.
MARIA simon says
April 6, 2014 at 8:33 pmMY HUSBAND WOULD REALLY USE AND ENJOY THIS THANK YOU FOR OFFERING
MARIA simon says
April 6, 2014 at 8:33 pmMY HUSBAND WOULD REALLY USE AND ENJOY THIS THANK YOU FOR OFFERING
laurie says
April 6, 2014 at 9:14 pmI would love to have this box
liz l says
April 6, 2014 at 9:34 pmMy husband would like it
Nichole S says
April 6, 2014 at 9:56 pmthis would be for me and I would hide it so only I can find the tools cuz I can never find anything when I need it
Leslie L. Stanziani says
April 6, 2014 at 9:59 pmI wold love this.I do most of the repair work around here as my husband is always at work lol.My 11 yr old son would most likely try to permanently “borrow” some things in the box.
Karrie Millheim says
April 6, 2014 at 10:13 pmI would love the variety of tools
Sky Evans says
April 6, 2014 at 10:39 pmThis would be great for repair
Ellen Harry says
April 6, 2014 at 10:57 pmthis would be fun to share with my husband and son
rose paden says
April 7, 2014 at 2:08 amThis would be something my hubby would enjoy!
Lauren E. says
April 7, 2014 at 10:07 amMy husband would like this the most
Laura P. says
April 7, 2014 at 10:39 amMy fiance would love the box especially since we’re closing on a house.
Laura P. says
April 7, 2014 at 10:39 amMy fiance would love the box especially since we’re closing on a house.
amanda whitley says
April 7, 2014 at 11:06 ami would love this and so would my husband
susan smoaks says
April 7, 2014 at 3:42 pmmy husband would love this
Cheryl Reinhardt says
April 7, 2014 at 4:36 pmMy Husband would love it.
Lorena Keech says
April 7, 2014 at 5:49 pmI think I’d get the most use out of it.
Jasmine P says
April 7, 2014 at 4:40 pmI would love the handy box!!
Casandra says
April 7, 2014 at 8:54 pmThis would be great for both me and my husband! We definitely need more tools, I feel like we’re constantly borrowing for our DIY projects!
Jonathan Brigden says
April 7, 2014 at 8:57 pmI would love it 🙂 I would def get the most use out of it.
Trisha McKee says
April 7, 2014 at 9:30 pmI would- I need it for the projects around the house!