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I bought a piece of 1.5 inch stiff foam to try to fix a sag in a bed. It didn't work but having that thick piece of solid foam around has been a life saver.

Need something flat to put a laptop on? Throw it on the foam. Going to be doing something that requires you to be on your knees for a while? Get the foam!

It went from stupid purchase to something I'd gladly replace if it broke.

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[–] fuzzybee@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago

Hand rolls of stretch wrap. Have an artificial Christmas tree you want to make for back in the box? Wrap that thing up. Have a stack of stuff you want to bind together to move more easily? Wrap it.

[–] Esquyre@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (3 children)

This inflatable two seater kayak from Intex. I thought it would suck, but it's been incredible. Except for the piece of shit paddles were too short. But the kayak itself is a boss

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[–] ophelia@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 year ago (6 children)

My tablet for school. I bought it because I was sick of shifting through stacks of handwritten notes while writing papers. Turns out it was the best purchase I made as a student. I haven't bothered to write on paper since, and it's saved me a ton of time and money (otherwise spent on printing supplies). I've started using it for work as well. I don't know if I could function without one now.

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[–] peereboominc@lemm.ee 9 points 1 year ago

Giant roll of wrapping paper. I'm using it for everything. My kid draws on the back, wrapped plates in them when moving, gift wrapping, painting.

[–] Signtist@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

A bread proofing box. Not only has it made my bread making attempts much more consistent, but it's also great for tempering chocolate, making buttermilk, and more!

[–] NENathaniel@lemmy.film 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

My impulse buy of expensive Focal headphones.

Initially regretted it but, after a year of using high-end headphones, you definitely appreciate the great comfort and sound-quality

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