Fathers really aren't always appreciated enough. They're often expected to be a breadwinner, Mr. Fix-It, Spiderkiller-in-Chief and the one person you can rely on whatever happens. Unfortunately, the better they are at playing all of these roles, the more they're taken for granted and we often forget to thank them as they should be.
Considering all the pressure they're under, these guys really deserve to have some fun in their downtime. Of course, their idea of enjoying themselves is often uniquely dad-like and may involve building things, chasing a small white ball around a large lawn and various activities that involve grilling. Whatever his favorite pastime, you're sure to find something here that will put a smile on his face.
Though you may not be aware of it at the time, your desk really can hurt you if it doesn’t support your elbows at a natural height. This gadget offers a simple solution and really doesn’t cost that much.
All insects, even flies and mosquitoes, are important to the planet’s ecology. Even so, you may prefer to have a little less nature in your living space. Pest control has never been this much fun, especially if you lack the coordination to use a normal fly swatter.
One of the most dangerous places on the road is right next to a stalled car: to passing motorists, a stationary vehicle looks pretty much the same as one approaching them head-on at 60 miles per hour. This is why it’s essential that they can see you, day or night.
The humble hamburger can be infinitely versatile, especially when you start filling the patty with cheese, caramelized onions or whatever you prefer. Using a special press gives them an even thickness for perfect cooking every time.
A great gift for hikers, outdoor workers and chilly grandmas alike, these electrically powered insoles apply heat directly to the body parts that are often the first to get cold. Despite a slightly awkward design, they’re also surprisingly comfortable.
Golf is all about precision, and no player can be better than his instruments. Most of your tools help you to move the ball more accurately in some way, but knowing where you want to move it to is just as important.
One of life’s most petty frustrations has to be looking for your phone or TV remote after you’ve carelessly thrown a sweater over it. Even the most scatterbrained and messy person can now easily locate their stuff.
If precision and neatness are important to you, owning a coping gauge can make your whole day. It is possible to duplicate an irregular profile using scissors and a piece of paper, but using this tool is a great deal faster and more accurate.
Good security doesn’t need to be expensive. A camera like this combines multiple functions in one package and, since it uses wi-fi rather than a wired connection, can be placed wherever you need it.
Practically speaking, it’s impossible to avoid all potentially harmful chemicals, but many people are now choosing to limit their exposure. As far as underarm deodorants go, this may even be the more effective and economical option.
Whatever they may say, many men take great pride in their appearance. When looking for the perfect gift for one of them, don’t settle for yet another tie: this elegant yet practical lathering kit fits the bill perfectly.
Many people need to have immediate access to medicine when they’re struck by some kind of misfortune. Always remembering to keep it with you can be a pain – what you need is a container that always goes with you.
Serving whiskey or some other drink straight from the bottle is a good way to impress your friends if you’re showing off a particularly well-aged blend. For real style, though, you want to use a decanter, especially one that’s easy to admire.
Nobody ever tells a beginner at golf just how much time they’ll spend looking for their ball after a shot into the rough. While these glasses won’t do anything to improve your aim, they do make it easier to locate your wayward balls, saving you time.
Have you ever wished your arms were longer, thinner, and unnaturally flexible? While we’re at it, wouldn’t it be nice if you could see around corners? Well, this is exactly what this useful gadget allows you to do.
Things go wrong during any DIY project; knowing how to fix them is where experience comes in. Having the right gear helps too, though. When you’re faced with a damaged bolt or screw, this is what you need.
You probably know someone who is totally unable, or at least unwilling, to behave like a normal human being without some caffeine surging through their system. This is the brand of coffee these poor souls need in their life.
No one wants to think about getting into an accident, but if you’re ever trapped in a car you’ll be glad you had the foresight to buy one of these. The IPOW window hammer and seatbelt cutter costs just a few bucks, but it could save your life and that of your family.
Getting into an accident is bad enough, but legal or insurance trouble afterwards can add to the pain. Using a dashcam such as this affordable ApeMan camera, can gather evidence for you when you need to worry about more important things.
Woodwork is a fine art that needs precision and care. So the last thing you want is for your masterpiece to suddenly go sliding off the bench just as you start the finishing touches. These Bench Cookies from Rockler ensure that your work pieces stay exactly where you want them to.
You’d think giving someone a reference book as a gift might be a bit dry, but the World Atlas of Coffee is a refreshing tome that reveals the world of coffee in an entertaining way. James Hoffman gives a unique and enthralling tour of coffee’s history, impact and importance.
When it comes to showing someone special that you care about them, you can’t go wrong with a gift that’s sensual in some way – something you can taste, smell or touch. Eco-friendly and packaged in a nice tin, this soap is sure to make anyone feel good in the shower.
What does the useless box do? The answer isn’t nothing, but the answer is actually pointless. Except, if it has no point, why buy it? Watch as we heroically try to find a point to the infamous Pointless Box.
NASCAR might be about big cars going round and round, but it’s history is a blazing straight line. This massive guide is a perfect gift for car lovers who want to know about America’s great pastime, and a whole bunch of other things.
Give the gift of space and time by offering your DIY friends and family this affordable and spacious storage rack. They’ll never wonder where anything is again!
For those who’ve never tasted coffee brewed in a French press, the world is about to get a little bit bigger. Actually steeping the grounds instead of just letting hot water trickle through them produces a noticeably bolder, richer flavor and takes no special skill to do.
Grilling is a a source of pride and joy for many people. Why not, then, combine it with another hobby and showcase your love of music? These barbecue tools are sure to please anyone who likes both.
Some people are just difficult to find the perfect gift for, but if they happen to enjoy the tunes of yesteryear, you can’t go far wrong with these decorative coasters that mimic the appearance and texture of old-style records.
No one likes to get socks for Xmas, but if these socks are the ones in question its another story entirely. Combining Van Gogh’s Starry Night with some of the most iconic characters from the Star Wars mega-franchise, these socks are the perfect stocking stuffer.
Although not just for Star Wars fans, they will appreciate it the most. This is the closest you can get to actually having your own R2 today. No R2D2 toys have managed to capture the personality unique to this particular astromech droid. That is, until now!
It’s always nice to have an umbrella on hand when it starts pouring, and it sucks when you discover that yours doesn’t work. This one won’t break or jam the struts while you’re opening or closing them, and a gust of wind won’t pop them inside-out.
Unlike most regular models, this wallet doesn’t dig into your inside leg. Your profile looks much better, too, thanks to the strong leather construction that’s just a quarter of an inch thick.
Decorations make great gifts, especially when they’re personalized in some way. Luciana Frigerio’s Book Sculptures spell out a message of your choosing, and look great as well. You can’t go wrong with this one.
With this beer brewing kit you’ll receive almost all the equipment you’ll need for brewing. It takes a lot of the guesswork out of the process, making success much more likely. Cheers to that!
Many people are turning towards the past. This is true of gamers, too. This little gadget is shaped like the arcade machines that ate so many of our childhood quarters and, at about six inches high, is small enough to sit in your hand.
This wine making starting kit will, with a little effort and a willingness to follow directions, help produce something to actually serve at dinner and gloat fiercely about. An original gift for the ambitious wine connoisseur.
Whether you just need to see the keyboard in dim conditions or don’t want to disturb your wive while watching television, this little gadget can be a life saver in many situations.
Brewing coffee is all about extracting the flavorful compounds while retaining more or less of the bitter or acidic components. This coffee maker is pretty good at that.
With this bowl you can keep your breakfast cereal from getting soggy by lifting it above the milk. You can also use it for things like separating oatmeal and fruit.
What sets this emergency light apart from similar products is its high-capacity battery. You can even jump-start your car if you’ve let the battery run down!
Made from precision-cut wood, this clock is sure to impress any curious guest. You don’t need any special tools to assemble it, but this is not an easy project!
This golf putting trainer is a great gift for any aspiring golfer. By clamping two extendable rods to your putter’s shaft you can practice swinging from the shoulders instead of using your arms.
Unlike most stud finders, this in-wall detector uses radio-frequency sensors and displays its output on your smartphone, making it much easier to find framing studs, wiring, and pipes inside walls.
Made of polycarbonate and stainless steel, you’d have serious difficulty doing much damage to this micro case. It will also help your phone survive bad weather. Perfect for on the go.
This magnetic wristband allows you to keep track of fasteners and small tools just by sticking them onto your arm. A must-have for the fanatic home improver.
Designed to spice up your basic gin and tonic, each of these flavors add both a hint of natural flavor and visual appeal to your cocktail. It’s a welcome change to a common cocktail.
This “tactical” barbecuing apron is definitely a gift for people who don’t take themselves too seriously, but it does turn out to be surprisingly useful.
Some of the 200-plus widely-held myths debunked in this book may be of relevance to you, but most of them are more likely to come in handy in trivia contests and at dinner parties.
Author Randall Munroe has won the hearts of millions of smart people with his unique mixture of humor, sensitivity, absurdism, and hard science. In this book, he turns his wacky sense of humor to all manner of things that don’t make sense.
This magnetic globe is only 3 inches in diameter, but it is one of the coolest globes we’ve ever seen. The way it floats in midair is spectacular.
Some men are notoriously difficult to buy gifts for. Luckily, men are genetically prone to putting stuff like keys, phones, and wallets down in random places and then forgetting about them. Now, you can get them this dedicated thing-putter-downer-on.
Know someone really hirsute with smooth skin aspirations? The folding, curved handle of this back shaver makes it easy to reach around your body. The 4″ wide blades then make quick work of body hair.
This car diagnosis device is a little doohickey which simply plugs into the computer port of your dashboard where it interprets all codes for you. Perfect for mechanics and car nuts.
There are very few things more frustrating than getting ripped off. Locks and chains are often ineffective, but some people have thought of technological solutions. This bike tail light alarm is one of our favorites.
This is for security guards, suspicious people, or even, dare we say it, someone really nosy. The GPS tracker is mainly for cars, but it’s also discreet enough to place inside your luggage, under a vehicle seat, or even in a pocket.
These lightsaber-style chopsticks are bright enough to make an impression in daylight. With dimmer illumination, however, they’re simply spectacular. Before long, someone is definitely going to start swinging these around at the dinner table.
Depending on where you live, what job you do, and what kind of in-laws you have, this jacket or vest from MC Armor might be a life safer – literally. Staying clear of trouble is probably the best advice, but this may not always be possible.
These ice cube molds are taking your entertaining to the next level. They’re easy to fill and empty, designed to be stacked on top of one another, and certainly make an impression.
In our opinion, this is a more unique gift than a regular drone. And unlike quad drones, the BionicBird doesn’t frighten nearby birds. The flight motion looks completely natural. Leonardo da Vinci would’ve been proud.
Our first thought about this movable camera robot was that calling it a security device was a little absurd. We were wrong, though. It’s pretty capable.
For the contractor and avid DIYer, this bit sharpener will minimize the need for new drill bits. Almost any kind of drill bit can be sharpened, and it even gives the option of cutting in a split point.