Posts Written by Lambert Varias

Command your appliances and lamps like a Sith Lord with this Star Wars-themed outlet controller. The Darth Vader Clapper has two sound effects. It says “The Force is strong with this one” when you clap on, and “You underestimate the power of the Dark Side” when you clap off. There’s also a C-3PO version.

EST Gear’s shovel weighs just 2.5 lb, but it also works as 17 other tools. Its functions include an axe, a saw, wrenches, a screwdriver, a knife, compass, firestarter, a whistle, and more. It’s made of high-quality carbon steel and aluminum alloy and comes with a lifetime warranty.

There’s no need to choose between fluffy pancakes or crispy waffles with the PanWaffle. It’s a stovetop pan that makes a waffle in the middle of a pancake. It has handles that stay cool and it comes apart so you can fit it inside a dishwasher.

Klein Tools’ Tradesman Pro Tool Master Backpack lets you carry and organize numerous tools in a convenient and portable package. It has 48 pockets, including ones in a removable caddy with a carrying handle, as well as a D-ring and metal hook for easy hanging.

Designed by Josh Corn, the Museum of Modern Art’s glass Multi-ccino Mug is printed with indicators on the outside that shows you how much espresso, water and milk to add to make a particular coffee drink. It includes proportions for espresso, cappuccino, flat white, caffé au lait, macchiato, cortado, and Americano.

The Gerber Mullet is a tiny multitool that’s meant to be carried on a belt loop or clipped to a keychain. It functions as a wire stripper, a scraper, a nail puller, a pry bar, a small and a large flathead driver, a cross driver, a 1/4″ hex driver and the ubiquitous bottle opener.

Mr. Steak’s portable grill uses a 14,000 BTU infrared burner that heats up in a couple of minutes and maxes out at 1000ºF. It offers 165sq.in. of cooking space, electronic ignition and has foldable non-skid legs for easy transport and storage.

Released in 1952, the de Havilland Comet was the world’s first commercial jetliner. Sadly, engineers did not know at that point that a seemingly innocuous feature – square windows – would doom the pioneering plane and many people’s lives. Real Engineering explains the physics, and how we ended up with oval windows.

Pound meat into submission with Seven20’s officially-licensed Mjolnir meat tenderizer. This pint-sized version of Thor’s hammer has a stainless steel head with tenderizers on both sides and a silicone handle. Are you worthy of its power? Buy one (and a couple of steaks) and find out.

In a perfect world, we would have 24 even divisions for our time zones. But as RealLifeLore points out, political agendas and the dreaded daylight saving time have created weird partitions that can theoretically lead to some crazy watch adjustments.

The Bobino Screen Shelf is an easy and inexpensive way to add storage space to your office, home theater setup, or even your bedroom. It’s a small shelf that clips onto the top of a monitor, TV, and any similar thin object to hold remotes, office supplies, or other small accessories.

ProudGrill’s metal BBQ Skewers have a fishbone design that offer several advantages over traditional skewers. They let you slide food on and off easily, cook more food in one go, and make it easy to cook both sides evenly with a quick flip.

Front Runner Outfitter’s Camp Kitchen Utensil Set has everything you need to prepare and eat food anywhere you are. It comes with forks, spoons, knives, a ladle and a spatula. Everything is stored in a roll-up case that has carabiners for hanging.

Bosch’s Tough Impact Drill Driver Set includes driver bits that have an extended torsion zone, and drill bits that have black oxide coating. The result is a set of impact bits that last up to 10 times longer than standard ones. The rugged case makes it easy to retrieve sets or single bits.

Vornado’s uniquely-styled heater circulates hot air throughout the whole room while remaining cool to the touch. Its aircraft engine-inspired mid-century modern design features a 20º tilting head for directing heat where you want it.

Yeti takes on Pelican and other rugged container makers with the LoadOut GoBox. Like Yeti’s coolers, it’s nearly indestructible, dustproof, and 100% waterproof. Inside is a mesh organizer with three pockets, as well as a removable caddy and divider for flexibility.

A powerful and durable portable Bluetooth speaker, the DemerBox may be your best bet. Its electronics are installed inside a waterproof Pelican case, so it’s tough as nails, cranks out powerful bass, and doubles as a carrying case for small items. It lasts up to 40 hours per charge and has a USB charging port inside.

Yeti’s durable Rambler mug is even better in this jumbo 24 oz. size. It has double-wall vacuum insulation, a puncture- and rust-resistant stainless steel body and handle, and is dishwasher-safe. It’s a great mug for everyday use and outdoor adventures.

Never got your Pioneering merit badge as a Boy Scout? No worries. InnerBark Outdoors shows us seven knots that are easy to learn but are very useful. Most of these knots can come in handy camping, boating, and even at home.

Now that we’ve seen how the real Statue of Liberty was built, you can make your own tabletop version using 1685 LEGO bricks. The LEGO Architecture 21042 Statue of Liberty depicts America’s iconic statue along with its intricate pedestal. The statue includes the golden torch, crown, and tablet.

Leatherman’s bestselling Signal Multi-tool looks great in a matte black finish. The outdoorsman’s tool comes with a firestarter, an emergency whistle, a knife sharpener, a combo knife, a saw, a hammer, box wrenches, a 1/4″ bit driver, can and bottle openers, and more.

The Texttime is one of Cloudnola’s beautiful and minimalist clocks. It’s a flip clock, but instead of using numbers it tells the time using words. The clock has a silent mechanism and runs on two C batteries. It’s available in a black or bamboo case.

Etsy store Heritage Racing makes desk clocks that look like the speedometer or tachometer of classic cars. The clock face is a high-quality glossy print, set into a glass and wood frame. There are dozens of designs to choose from, including the BMW E46 M3, Porsche 911 Turbo, Nissan GT-R, and more.