Ever bought something and thought, “Why didn’t I get this sooner?” The right purchases can be total game changers—saving you a whole lot. Whether it’s a gadget that streamlines your mornings or an organization hack that clears the clutter (and your mind), smart buys make life easier. And let’s be real. Who wouldn’t rather relax than hunt for lost pair of socks?
So imagine the responses of life-changing finds when one internet user asked what items people own that has made their life much easier. People shared everything from genius gadgets that made daily tasks effortless to space-saving hacks that turned chaos into order. Some were practical, others surprisingly clever—and a few had us wondering why we didn’t think of them first!
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#1
I know this is going to sound trivial, but always having accessible boxes of tissues (like for blowing your nose) around my home feels very nice. When I was growing up, we always had to use fast food napkins or toilet paper (paper towels were off limits 😄) and I hated it. I even keep a box of tissue in my car as well as packets of pocket tissues, and freely give them out when I see people sniffling.
It’s nice to be able to wipe your nose with a clean tissue when you need to.
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#2
A dishwasher, hand washing sucks. It’s time consuming, uses more water, and doesn’t get the dishes as clean.
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#3
An energy audit through my power company. It cost $50, and included 25 LED lightbulbs, which were installed for me during the audit. Then I got back thousands of dollars in rebates when I had insulation, home sealing, and new HVAC installed, and will get tax incentives when I file in April. My home is more comfortable and my bills are lower. All positive outcomes.
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#4
A set of four silicone covers in different sizes that I mostly use to cover plates or bowls when I’m reheating in the microwave, but they also can be used to cover a pot on the stove or a container in the fridge. Infinitely reusable and save lots of cleanup.
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#5
Mine is the opposite of yours- no smart devices in the home. Walk around and stretch my legs to turn off lights, adjust the thermostat, open and close the blinds. Fewer electronics means less to break, simple fixes if they do. I’ll have my Speed Queen and by dumb dryer w/o a working timer until I die.
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#6
For $100 in supplies, I built 24 feet of shelving in my basement for storage. Made my life so much better.
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#7
A bidet. Cleans you better than tp while saving a ton of it. I also have a bidet bottle for travelling because I can’t imagine a life without it anymore 😅.
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#8
I bit the bullet on a new bed purchase this last year and splurged on an adjustable base.
Being able to elevate my feet and head without juggling to organize a bunch of pillows feels like the epitome of luxury.
Sleep is improved, and I’m glad I opted to put the purchase on my credit card, even though I paid it off right away with savings budgeted for the big spend. The store would have given me 0% interest, but since I didn’t carry the balance, I didn’t pay any interest, anyway, and my card basically paid me with a kickback/cashback.
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#9
A KitchenAid stand mixer.
We make all our own pasta (I have both a roller/cutter and an extruder) and all our own bread.
It’s saved us a lot of money in the long run, and it happens to be fun for me!
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#10
Fake Christmas tree from Target. Although my wife is pining (pun intended) for a real one next year.
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#11
A vacuum sealer.
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#12
Kitchen scissors!!!! I do so much with my kitchen scissors everyday and having a pair is something that a lot of people overlook surprisingly.
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#13
Invest in a comfortable chair or sofa. Comfort over looks.
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#14
Cordless vacuum – Vacuuming is the chore I hate the most so having a device that’s easier helps me do it a ton more which saves my floor and rugs.
Corelle dishes – They last a lifetime and are so lightweight that it makes it easier to put away or put in the dishwasher.
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#15
Shoe shelves.
Well, a short bookcase I put in the closet to keep my shoes on. Now I know where they all are, I don’t trip over them or lose them under the bed, and it’s easy to spritz them with Sole-Pourri when I put them away.
🙂.
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#16
We screened our patio and got some outdoor infrared heaters so we can enjoy our backyard year-round without bugs in the summer and warm in the winter.
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#17
A spin mop! I debated getting one for so long but it totally saves me on water, product, and time. I know there’s mixed opinions but I’m glad I got it. Also having the removable washable mop heads is a huge saver for me.
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#18
I love my instant pot! I have an older model that I’ve had for a while now, and it’s still going strong. It works magic on the cheapest cuts of meat and cooks dried beans in an hour, no soaking required.
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#19
Crockpot liners. I resisted them for years but they are in fact life-changing.
Sunglasses that are also readers. No more switching glasses to read something outside. How did I not know these existed till recently?
#20
Air purifier! I have pets, allergies, and asthma and live near a large road so my house is dusty and my lungs are angry. A good purifier makes a huge difference. I got one for $150 this year that works better (imo) than the $800 Molekule purifier I splurged on when I got my house. The filters for that thing are like $90 a piece, no way! For that price I could repurchase my Shark purifier brand new, plus extra filters, for less than two Molekule filter replacements cost! So I’m really happy to have bought it and plan to sell the Molekule.
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#21
A gym membership. It is my exercise, social life, and purpose. It also makes me feel great.
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#22
A drinkmate (like a Soda Stream, but it can carbonate non-water beverages). We like bubbly water as an alternative to soda and the cost over time paid off quickly compared to how much we drink – and I don’t have to haul cases of it from my car haha.
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#23
TSA PRE.
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#24
My Irobot Roomba J7+. It was a very pricey investment. But with 2 cats in the house we were vacuuming 2/3 times a week for 1,5 hour each. Time is money right? Now i only need to change it’s dust bag every month or so and will vacuum manually about once a month too. It saves me sooo many hours to do other stuff. Best investment in 2023 for us.
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#25
I purchased 6 reusable panty liners 5 years ago. They are still going strong.
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#26
Plants. Brings life and a nice pop of colour to the space.
I bought some realistic artificial plants for zero maintenance because I have whatever the opposite of a green thumb is.
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#27
A cookie jar. You don’t even have to put cookies in it; I stored coffee pods in mine. They just feel so homey.
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#28
Large silicon molds to freeze food like lentils, soup etc.
Medium silicon molds to freeze ginger, sauces .
You can freeze almost everything.
Glass food storage containers (33 oz). Mine are over 6 years old and don’t smell or leak and will probably outlive me. They replaced multitude of plastic containers that smell.
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#29
An Anker charging brick powerful enough to run my laptop and charge devices. It has multiple USB ports. I no longer have to juggle multiple charging bricks or the awkward OEM laptop power supply. It’s noticeably simpler so much that several folks have commented at work when they saw my simplified setup in conference rooms.
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#30
I think I have said this a dozen times: a small espresso machine.
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#31
Cute, unique bowls, trays and baskets. Adds a fun element and helps with clutter. My cat’s dry food bowls are two coral coloured vintage clam shell dishes. It makes me so happy watching them eat from something so cute and unexpected.
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#32
Professional Karaoke machine :) I’ve always wanted one and during the pandemic I caved and was like “why not?”. I now have weekly solo karaoke parties with the disco ball function lighting up my house and I belt out whatever my heart desires!
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#33
I’ve got a power strip/surge suppressor by my bed that has multiple higher power output USB ports. I don’t need separate chargers for my multiple devices by the bed.
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#34
At home gym equipment from Facebook Marketplace!
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#35
A used Subaru Forester. I had chosen a Subaru because my niece had recently been in a serious car accident and I realized that health and safety was a good investment. 2 months after I bought it I got rear ended by a Chevy Malibu going 50 mph, I was fully stopped. I had some injuries (neck pain etc) but that car was a tank and protected me well. It would have been worse if I was still driving the Saturn sedan.
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#36
Lamps! Get some lamps you love. I also love my dusty rose velvet curtains. Of course you need a candle or two. Dried flowers.
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#37
Amazon prime.
Take it for granted now but having almost anything available to you in two days has changed behavior.
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#38
I have a disco ball in my living room and spotlights for it. Highly recommend for the vibes.
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#39
Electric can opener it’s so much better than the normal one’s that don’t work half the time appletastic.
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#40
A scented candle. One you really love. I also like to have lush fabrics. Velvet pillows and a luxe throw
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