Awesome Living

Headed to Australia? If you have an inkling for quiet, off-grid living, check out this home located in Mansfield. Never too Small takes us inside this tiny home, which is built from two shipping containers, each with a kitchen, bath, and sleep quarters. The main unit has a wall that folds down to reveal a deck and a fireplace.

It’s important to keep your wrists and arms in a good position when typing. This ergonomic wrist rest from Wood Design by Elliot uses a laser-cut living hinge to form its curved and semi-flexible body. It sits on rubber feet to prevent slippage and can be ordered in a variety of keyboard widths.

Koble’s wood and fabric side tables feature an integrated Bluetooth Speaker, along with a 5-watt wireless charging plate on their surface. They come in two designs – the rectangular Ralph, and the circular Zain, which adds USB charging ports and a subwoofer.

Despite its size, the Titan Plus is very bright. The palm-sized flashlight can crank out 300 lumens in max mode, running off of a single rechargeable AAA battery. It features a nickel-plated brass body and includes a heavy-duty pocket clip. It also comes in a less expensive 125-lumen stainless steel version.

Grovemade presents a new version of their handy Desk Tray. The latest version offers 45% more storage space, with four compartments for storing small office supplies. It features an aluminum base and a machined cork interior, in natural or dark, dyed with Japanese calligraphy ink. A great companion for their Wood Desk Shelf.

Up your grooming game with the toughest comb in town. We’re pretty sure you’ll never break the teeth on Moye Works’s titanium and stainless steel hair tool. It features a balisong-inspired folding design, and colorful red or green handle scales made from G10.

Common Fibers makes these drink coasters out of real woven carbon fiber. Each coaster has been coated with semi-gloss finish for durability and mounted onto a foam bottom to prevent slippage. The set includes four coasters plus a display base. They also come in a forged carbon edition for a few dollars more.

Spring is upon us, so it’s time to get out into the yard and tidy things up. This compact multitool includes a wood saw for trimming branches and heavy-duty scissors for pruning and other cutting tasks. But it’s not just for gardening, with everyday tools like a pocket knife, corkscrew, tweezers, and a toothpick.

Created at Kentucky’s Old Taylor Distillery, Slow Hands Single Barrel Rye is the second whiskey and first single barrel release from Castle & Key. The bold rye features four unique cask-strength barrels derived from 63% rye, 17% yellow corn, 20% malted barley, and water sourced from Castle & Key’s on-site Springhouse.

Gerber’s pint-sized cleaver is designed for scraping and cutting, and looks great doing either. It’s got a 7Cr17MoV steel blade, wrapped in machined aluminum scales, and comes with a durable multi-mount sheath with a quick-release button. Available in black/stainless or green/black.

Flavored coffees like hazelnut and vanilla cinnamon are easy to find. But the flavors that Bones Coffee comes up with are far more interesting. Among their unique coffees are ones that taste like S’mores, jelly donuts, mint chocolate chip ice cream, maple bacon and Fruity Pebbles. They also sell a 5-bag sample pack.

Most soap dishes are made from plastic, ceramic, or wood. But we dig the more substantial look of Lukas Alberts’ soap dishes, which are machined from metal with strategically-placed ridges to keep soap bars from getting soggy. They come in solid aluminum or copper, both of which will oxidize and patina over time.

This massage therapy gun uses powerful percussive movements to break up muscle knots, reduce stiffness, and improve circulation. It offers six strength settings and comes with six attachments for targeting various body areas. Save an additional $30 with code KITTA30 at checkout in The Awesomer Shop.

There are chemical-based solutions out there for freshening and reducing odors from clothes, but Bosch’s new gadget does things differently. The FreshUp uses plasma technology to blast away odor particles. Simply wave the device over clothes, pillowcases, or other fabrics to eliminate odors in seconds.

SOG’s B66N is a plier-style multitool designed for one-handed opening. It packs 16 tools, including a pocket knife, screwdrivers, bottle and can openers, string cutter, wire cutter, and even a blasting cap crimper. It’s made from 420 stainless steel with a black oxide finish, and each tool blade locks firmly in place.

Thanks to its hydraulic folding mechanism, LifePro’s space-efficient treadmill gets out of your way when not in use. It offers 12 incline levels, and its motor can hit speeds up to 9.9 mph. It also includes a progress monitor and integrates with fitness apps via Bluetooth. Save 12% in The Awesomer Shop.

The Arizona Copper Company makes these unique wall and tabletop clocks with dramatic patina finishes. The nature of the process means each clock is one-of-a-kind. They come in a variety of sizes in both square and round designs. Our favorite style is the high-contrast look of the dark turquoise pattern.

How’d you like to spend your weekends in a lunar lander? Catamaran designer Kurt Hughes turned his skills towards building an earthbound structure inspired by the iconic space vehicle. His 250 sq.ft. “fishing shack” sits along the banks of the Columbia River, and is made from carbon fiber panels, plywood, and epoxy.

These days, we spend most of our time on our phones, tablets, and laptops. But sometimes, writing and sketching on paper is just more intuitive and natural. And if you’re going to write, you need a good writing instrument. Our pals at Everyday Carry are here with 10 groovy and distinctive pens for jotting down ideas.

The Galaxy Grill is an unofficial tribute to Darth Vader’s fighter ship, the TIE Advanced X1. It’s made from steel and coated with heat-resistant paint. It uses the power of The Force, along with wood, kindling, and a lighter to heat foods up to 800º, the surface temperature of Mustafar. It’s a bit smaller than you might think.

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.

Expand your fitness routine with this versatile workout system that combines a collapsible barbell with rotating wheels. Together with a set of resistance straps and standard Olympic weight plates (not included), The Axle lets you perform various lifts, core rolls, presses, and more. Save 22% in The Awesomer Shop.

Premium office accessory maker Grovemade’s solid metal pen is weighty and balanced, while its faceted surface provides excellent grip, and its tip retracts with a twist of its tail. It comes in black or brass and can be bundled with a metal and wood stand in either maple or walnut.