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\"\"<\/a>Father\u2019s Day is tough. Gift ideas are not easy to come by \u2026 and let\u2019s face it, dad isn\u2019t much help. So this year we\u2019ve decided to go all out for dad\u2019s big day. In this series leading up to June 16, we\u2019ll give great gift ideas for all types of dads.<\/em><\/p>\n

Who says gifts that require a little bit of work can\u2019t be great? For many dads (mine included), nothing makes them more proud than showing off their handy work. Especially when their work solves a problem and<\/em> makes life more convenient for others.<\/p>\n

But what gift could possibly combine all of this? What gift can dad impress the family with by installing it in about 20 minutes while giving his home an upgrade that everyone will love? Let us show you with the Newer Technology Power2U<\/a> AC\/USB wall outlet!<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve written recently about the eco-friendly<\/a> Power2U and how it tops the competition in terms of efficiency and quality of build<\/a>. But that\u2019s only half of the story. The Power2U\u2019s simplicity is what really makes it the ultimate DIY Father\u2019s Day gift.<\/p>\n

Guided by OWC\u2019s free how-to\u00a0installation video<\/a>, the Power2U installs in as little as 20 minutes! It\u2019s also fully UL-Listed and features NEC compliant tamper-resistant AC receptacles, so dad can install it with total peace of mind.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s not just simple to install; it\u2019s also simply cool. The whole family will love the Power2U\u2019s capabilities. No longer will a household with several devices be a power brick short of charging an iPhone, iPad or other USB device. The Power2U will bring your walls in to the 21st<\/sup> century and make you wonder how you lived without it.<\/p>\n

So give your DIY-spirited dad the Father\u2019s Day gift that he and the whole family will love for years to come!<\/p>\n

Bonus ideas for the DIY dad:<\/strong> 11-Piece Portable Toolkit<\/a>, bottle and can opening iPhone case<\/a> \u2026 OK, this isn\u2019t exactly a DIY gift. But what better way for dad to celebrate a job well done after installing a Power2U than with a cold drink?<\/p>\n

Check out the OWC Blog<\/a> for\u00a0other great gift ideas for dad. Have a dad who loves to read? We\u2019ve got you covered<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Father\u2019s Day is tough. Gift ideas are not easy to come by \u2026 and let\u2019s face it, dad isn\u2019t much help. So this year we\u2019ve decided to go all out for dad\u2019s big day. In this series leading up to June 16, we\u2019ll give great gift ideas for all types of dads. 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