Awesome Living

O3D’s modular storage drawers remind us that hexagons are the bestagons. They’re perfect for organizing small hardware and electronic parts. Modules include two types of drawers, which can be customized by sliding together sections. They’re sold as a set of digital files for 3D printing, and also come in a square design.

Need to tighten or loosen screws in a tight space? MulWark’s 4″ long ratcheting wrench is just 20mm (~.79″) thick with its bits in place, so it can fit into tricky areas where you can’t use a long driver. Its 1/4″ drive socket magnetically holds bits, which are made from durable CRV6150 steel, and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Enjoy your favorite spirits in these elegant square rocks glasses. They’re crystal clear, dishwasher safe, and even shatter-resistant. Sold in a set of two, they make a great gift for any whiskey fan. Save 18% on a pair in The Awesomer Shop.

The Decibel is a modern folding knife for everyday carry. Its downward-pointed tip is ideal for piercing, while its straight edge makes quick work of cutting tasks. Its 3″ stainless steel blade and handle have a matte grey titanium-carbo-nitride coating, accented by an anodized blue aluminum pivot collar and backspacer.

Modustrial Maker shows off how he built a sweet coffee table from concrete, wood, epoxy resin, and LED strips. The design is inspired by the lighting patterns found inside of the Death Star. Unlike the pure white lights of the movies, these ones can change colors to the beat of the music.

The 65,000 square foot Peter Grant Mansion sits along the lakefront in Haileybury, Ontario, Canada. The enormous, custom-built home was never completed after a financial collapse in 2008. Bright Sun Films takes us on a tour of the now-abandoned monument to excess.

Ever try to get a tablespoon to fit into the top of an olive jar? Cocktail Kingdom solves the common bartender complaint thanks to Jim Meehan, author of Meehan’s Bartender Manual. Meehan’s Mixology Measuring Spoons offer a narrower, arrow-shaped motif on stainless spoons – in six Imperial measurements.

Rather than combining the fork and spoon into a single, less than ideal utensil, Heavy Cover’s lightweight titanium tool gives you both a spoon and a fork. It also packs a bottle opener, and five small box wrenches in its middle.

With eight super-bright Cree XHP70 LEDs, the MS08 flashlight can blast out 34,000 lumens in turbo mode, with a beam distance up to 738 meters / 2421 feet. Even at 10,000 lumens, it can run for 55 minutes on a charge. Its thermal control module, shielding, and fans manage heat, so you can actually hold this thing. Review here.

Samsung’s tabletop projector can pivot 180º, so you can project on your walls or ceiling and from any height. It projects a 1080p image up to 100″ and automatically adjusts for distortion and wall color. It also has a built-in 360º speaker and Alexa and Bixby voice assistants and plays content wirelessly or via a Micro HDMI port.

This elongated version of Gerber’s Prybrid tool has a longer pry bar, providing added leverage for pulling nails and separating items. In addition to its retractable utility blade, it functions as a wire stripper, screwdriver, and bottle opener, and comes with a short length of paracord.

Gamers will love to wake up and see this alarm clock, inspired by the design of the Xbox wireless controller. Its looks just like the white version of the controller, complete with thumbsticks, a D-pad, ABXY, and shoulder buttons. Just don’t pick it up and expect to play Gears of War with it.

Quit driving tent stakes with rocks, and do it the right way with MSR’s modern stake hammer. It has a durable stainless steel head and lightweight aluminum handle and weighs just 11 oz. As a bonus, it has a built-in bottle opener so you can celebrate setting up your campsite. While you’re at it, grab some MSR Groundhog stakes.

We throw out a whole lot of plastic, and very little of it gets recycled. Brothers Make shows us how they used ordinary kitchen appliances to melt milk bottle caps and other plastic bits to create a colorful and functional cutting board. They say the HDPE plastic they used is food-safe.

Despite measuring just 4.5″ long, the NEBO Torchy 2K can pump out 2000 lumens in its quick-use Turbo mode. Its more typical modes range from 35 to 500 lumens, along with a 1000-lumen strobe mode that runs for up to 2.5 hours. It’s made from anodized aluminum and is rated IPX6 water-resistant.

RAEgearUSA makes these three pocket-sized bronze and steel alloy tools. Each one packs a variety of drivers, wrenches, a nail pry, chisel/scraper, and more. The Derringer 1 has 18 functions, while the Derringer 2 has 24, and the Derringer 3 packs 27, including a level and bit storage slots.

OUROBOROS ARQ loves to make miniature models of buildings and other structures using realistic construction materials. In this video, they show us how they built a modern multi-level house with concrete walls, brick details, a wooden staircase, and built-in lighting.

This might look like a pen, but it doesn’t just write. The iSpyPen PRO has a full HD 1080p camera and an audio recorder built-in. It has 128GB of onboard storage and runs for up to 75 minutes per charge. Save an additional 20% on this 2-pack with code CYBER20 through 12.31.21.

Bring the moon indoors with this high-definition print of the lunar surface, encircled by LED lighting. It’s made from titanium magnesium alloy and acrylic and measures 24″ across, and its light can be set to warm and cool color temperatures. Available through 12.30.21 from Touch of Modern. They also sell a 14″ version.

Maker Laura Kampf is always coming up with creative ideas for her workshop. This time she built something she can take with her – a battery-powered soldering station that looks like something cobbled together in the wasteland of a Fallout game. It has a removable storage bin, work surface, lighting, and a magnetic alligator clip.

This stainless steel kitchen knife features a non-stick copper coating and a unique cutout design which reduces friction and keeps food from sticking to its blade. It has a heat-resistant non-slip handle, and its blade never needs sharpening. Save an extra 20% in The Awesomer Shop through 12.31.21 with code CYBER20.

The highlight of this compact titanium multitool is its adjustable wrench which grips more than 20 different sizes of nuts and bolts. It also has a flip-out utility knife with replaceable No.11 surgical blades, a pry bar, a 1/4″ hex driver, and a bottle opener. It also includes a handmade leather holster.

This see-through circular wall bin is perfect for keeping loose toys and other small items off of the floor. It’s ideal for Hot Wheels or LEGO, but also would look cool filled with colorful marbles. It measures 14″ across by 4″ deep, and holds up to 18 pounds. Pottery Barn Kids sells matching square bins.