What to put on registry?

I would probably put home improvement store gift cards on your registry, not bags of cement and 2x4’s.

You could always do a “home improvement” jar at your shower and let your guests know ahead of time about it and what it’ll be going towards😊

I would do gift cards to the particular store you would like to shop from instead of "15 4x4 of plywood and a bag of cement." LOL I mean you could....

You could do like a "honeyfund" but instead of listing honeymoon activities, list the home improvement things you'll be doing. So like it would allow someone to contribute money to "extra spot in our driveway for *FH*'s truck" rather than them actually buying the physical cement lol. I'd also send a photo of the finished product to whoever contributes

I would register for gift cards! Then you can go and specifically pick what you want. Plus how funny would it be for someone to show up with a bag of cement and put it on the gift table? 😂

View Quoted Comment

Agree, I would totally buy a home improvement store gift card if a friend asked for one!

Also, maybe put some upgrades in for things you don;t think about a ton: nicer bath towels, a sturdier laundry hamper, new sheets, etc. Basically, things you can buy if you wanted, but would be awesome to get as gift so you don't have to buy yourself!

I would just do a home renovation fund, same concept as honeymoon fund and keynote people contribute whatever they’d like. Or simply have no registry, people will just gift cash and checks.

View Quoted Comment Ooh, I like that idea. I’ve created a cash fund for home improvements, though not sure if any will give towards it, but using that at the reception works, too. I honestly like the idea of giving towards something like this more than just giving towards a “honeymoon fund”. I definitely know vacation/fun is important too, but I’ve always had a hard time asking people to give towards wants rather than needs.