Awesome Appliances

Inspired by Logan Paul’s ridiculous idea for a toaster you can put in your pocket, Joel Creates wanted to see if he could make the idea real. As you’ll see in the video, creating such a device presented some challenges, not the least of which was the potential of severe burns, inhaling plastic fumes, and starting fires.

Washing machines can hold dozens of gallons of water without leaking, so it seems only natural that they’d be a good starting point for a fish tank. Aquarium Info shows us how transforming the home appliance into a habitable environment for fish is more involved than you might think.

Modern rice cookers are made from metal and plastic, but traditional Korean rice cookers are made from stone. This fascinating video from Factory Monster takes us inside a company that creates the bowl-shaped cookers and their lids by cutting them from a 9-ton boulder. The English subtitles are quite entertaining.

Pokémon will recognize this character as the Blastoise – a big turtle with powerful water cannons under its shell. 3D Sanago crafted this statue of the turtle and rigged it to shoot steam from its cannons instead of water. He used a stone to provide a curved template for drawing the body with a 3D printing pen. Turn subtitles on.

Ninja’s countertop appliance makes ice cream, sorbets, milkshakes, and other frozen treats with the push of a button. Fill the container with yummy ingredients, freeze for 24 hours, then let the CREAMi’s paddle work its magic to create creamy desserts. Includes three pint containers and lids for making multiple flavors.

Hide your beer in plain sight with this mini fridge disguised as a tool chest. The red exterior and drawer handles will blend right into your garage or workshop while providing a cool spot to store drinks and snacks. In addition to the locking fridge compartment, it has two working drawers for storing small tools and accessories.

The elegantly simple and compact Soma Brew Bottle lets you make pour-over or cold brew coffee and then take it to go. It consists of a 12 oz. double-walled glass bottle, a stainless steel filter, and a cap made from recycled plastic.

The Arden promises to smoke meats indoors. The tabletop pellet smoker has an innovative catalyst system that turns smoke into harmless water vapor and carbon dioxide, keeping room air clean while cooking. Unlike traditional smokers, it uses electric heat to cook and lets you dial in the amount of smoke you want.

The cocoa experts at Hotel Chocolat offer this tabletop appliance that produces velvety smooth and creamy barista-grade hot chocolates and lattes in just a couple of minutes. It comes in copper, charcoal, white, or platinum exteriors and includes a sample hot cocoa mix and two ceramic cups inspired by the shape of cocoa pods.

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.

Make the perfect cup of coffee or tea with XY Design’s electric pouring kettles. They feature a stylish modern design, consistent pouring, and a precision temperature-control base. The O-Kettle has an O-shaped fingerhole in the handle, while the Shadow Kettle’s handle is wrapped in leather, is lighter in weight, and has a wooden knob.

The Frolic is like a Keurig, but for ice cream. Simply pop open one of their organic ice cream pods, add any mix-ins, and push Start. It produces smooth, ready-to-eat ice cream in about 2 minutes without pre-mixing or pre-freezing. Choose from vanilla or chocolate bases in classic, lite, or vegan (dairy-free) versions.

This tabletop appliance lets you roast your own coffee beans right in your kitchen. Load in raw beans, hit start, and it does the rest, rolling and roasting beans gradually. A smartphone app lets you choose a roasting cycle and notifies you when your beans are ready. It’s designed for quiet operation and has a cool-touch outer shell.

This cordless rechargeable vacuum cleans up messes in tight spaces. It has a high-speed motor for powerful suction and comes with a brush and extension accessories. An LED light helps illuminate whatever you’re cleaning. Save an extra 20% in The Awesomer Shop through 12.16.21 with code GREEN20.

This single-purpose kitchen appliance comes from the same guys who gave us the cars & trucks waffle maker. Its unique design lets you make delicious stuffed pancakes by layering on a filling of choice, then pouring more pancake batter into its top opening while it cooks.

The air fryer is one of the greatest kitchen inventions of all time. The TurboFry doubles your air frying capabilities with its two 4.5 quart cooking baskets so you can cook more at the same time. Each one has its own time and temperature controls and can be synchronized to finish cooking at the same time.

Johnsonville’s 3-in-1 indoor grill features interchangeable non-stick plates for cooking up brats, breakfast links, and sausage patties. Its cutouts ensure each piece is perfectly seared on every side. It makes minimal mess and cleans up easily with its dishwasher-safe plates and tray.

Keep your coffee or tea warm all day long with this tabletop heating element. It conducts heat efficiently to mugs using thermally-conductive glass and offers two temperature settings. It works with stainless steel, ceramic, and glass mugs for up to 9 hours, and shuts off when it detects your glass is almost empty.

Haxson’s unique household appliance goes beyond ordinary fans, embedding many useful features into its sleek, modern housing. In addition to cooling, AirFan can produce heat, purify the air, and works as a clock, Bluetooth speaker, Alexa device, and light. Its design allows it to be mounted horizontally or vertically.

Add flavor to butters, oils, honeys, and more with this easy-to-use countertop appliance. Place herbs in the Power Pod tray, and let its automatic time and temperature controls do the work. One Power Pod holds up to 8 grams (1/4 oz.) of herbs, and you can add a second to double your infusion strength.

The easy-to-use Dash Compact Cold-Press Power Juicer makes great juices without taking up a ton of space. Just feed fruit into the chute, and it separates pulp from juice to retain nutrients while oxidizing ingredients more slowly than regular juicers, so drinks (including fresh almond and cashew milk!) stay fresh longer.

This cutie pie baker makes the cutest 4” single-serving pies in minutes to satisfy sudden cravings. Salivating for a fruit pie while RVing or living in a dorm? Hangry for a quick breakfast quiche or chicken pot pie? Just plug in the non-stick Dash Mini Pie Maker anywhere, assemble the ingredients, and voila.

This streamlined version of Fizzics’ beer dispenser pours delicious draft from any beer, and it does it 25% faster than the original. It generates a micro-foam that puts a Nitro-like creamy head on canned or bottled beers in seconds. Those tiny bubbles help preserve flavors normally lost in the big bubbles of a hand-pour.