• bloopernova@programming.dev
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    1 year ago

    Not good deals per se, but a list of stuff that might be useful. All this stuff is expensive and as such may not be accessible to many people. Apologies for USA centric views and prices.

    • Cut gloves. Protect your hands while cutting food! $20.
    • Light blocking curtains. Good for sleep and cooling a room. $50 upwards. Get multiple pairs for better heat blocking.
    • UV and/or infrared blocking film for your windows. $50 upwards.
    • Victorinox chefs knife. Great quality, not expensive. So worth it.
    • Sharpening stone for the above. $50 for a fairly standard one. Get a flat leather strop too, and red polishing compound. Blunt knives are dangerous!
    • Multitool. Handy pair of pliers and screwdrivers.
    • Naloxone. You never know if you might need to help an overdose.
    • Resqme car escape tool. Put it on your car keys keyring.
    • Tourniquet. Learn how to use it, get a high quality one. It might save a life.
    • Small battery pack and solar panels. Because electric companies are shit in the USA.
    • Nitrile gloves. Put the over the cut gloves when handling food.
    • Pour over coffee maker. Aeropress. Burr grinder for coffee beans.
    • Variable Temperature kettle.

    Ok I’ve procrastinated enough lol, enjoy!

  • Shelbyeileen@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Honestly a bidet. Brondell occasionally has “open box” ones for $100 less than retail and it’s been amazing! I’ve saved money on toilet paper, I am more sexually active because I used to not let anyone go down on me unless I was freshly showered, I can eat spicy food without fear(which helps with weight loss), and I’ve gotten a bidet with instant hot water so it’s heaven. I highly recommend it, especially for women. It’s proven to help stop frequent UTIs too… and in the USA, where you don’t get free Healthcare, that pays for itself.

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    1 year ago

    A gallon of Dr. Bronners environmentally friendly soap will last you for a very long time and is an excellent all purpose cleaner. I recommend tea tree oil one for extra antibacterial and antiseptic properties

  • guazzabuglio@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    A Lodge cast iron skillet is like 30 bucks and will outlast you.

    If you want a simple pocket knife, you can pick up an Opinel carbon for less than 20 bucks.

    Again, if you’re into cooking, you can get a nice wok from your city’s Chinatown or a restaurant supply store for like 20 bucks.