Father's Day Gift Guide: Celebrate Your Dad's Quirks

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This Father's Day, celebrate your grumpy/forgetful/clean-freak dad with presents that make the most of his er, eccentricities.

Yes, the "#1 Dad" mug you gave him growing up was cute. But if you really want to show your dad that he's the best, try one of these more grown-up gifts tailored to his quirks.

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If your dad is ... a party animal: Give him this playful yet smart-looking wine opener that'll earn him a smile from other party guests. Brass Muse Bottle Opener, $98, Jonathan Adler.

If your dad is ... a couch potato: Make sure he's lounging in style, courtesy of the Tolin Robe by John Robshaw Textiles, $95, 212-594-6006 to order.

If your dad is ... forgetful: Get him something simple -- but hugely effective -- to keep by the door for his keys, wallet and phone. We love this Italian Grid Tray by John Derian, $70, 212-677-3917 to order.

If your dad is ... a hoarder: Indulge his need to keep things around but give him a reminder to keep it neat and contained with these Washed Wood Linear Baskets, $50, West Elm.

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If your dad has ... a serious black thumb: Give him a confidence boost (and some help in the garden) with this handy tool that evaluates the soil and tells you what to plant. Easybloom Plant Sensor, $47, Gifts.com.

If your dad is ... a technophobe: He'll love this retro hands-free device that syncs up to his cell phone via bluetooth. Off the Hook Handset, $40, Brookstone.

If your dad is ... a clean-freak: Then he'll definitely appreciate the help (without the complaining) of the floor-cleaning Scooba, $300, iRobot.

If your dad is ... lazy: Give him a luxurious place to lay around. Blue Checked Hammock by Hästens, $284, 212-219-8022 to order.

If your dad is ... high-strung: Keep him fully-caffinated (with delicious drinks) with the Tassimo by Bosch T20 Home Brewing System, $130, Tassimo.

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