‘What cheap purchase has improved your life massively?’ – 23 game-changing bargains
13.
‘Multi-plug extension with built in USB ports. No more faffing looking for an adapter.’
–Evening-Carrot6262
14.
‘A fake version of the Stanley cup from Aldi. Cost me the princely sum of 4 quid. I fill it with ice in the morning and I have a guaranteed cold drink all day. Saves me grabbing drinks from the vending machine.’
–Naedangerledz
15.
‘Dehumidifier. Got rid of the tumble dryer because of it. We dry the clothes and towels etc. in the box room on an airer overnight and they’re dry in the morning. Efficient too. In winter we’d stick it on the landing and leave it on during the day to help with condensation.’
–QOTAPOTA
16.
‘A very simple but effective bread slicer from Lakeland. You can choose the thickness of your slice (I think there’s 7 thicknesses to choose from) and it folds away neatly for storage. I started making sourdough and it really upped my bread slicing game! I have since bought one for my mum who also makes her own loaves! I think it as £15.’
–rorobear14
17.
‘Long-handled spring-loaded poop scoop. No more bending down in the garden clearing up dog poop.’
–oh_no3000
18.
‘Smart plugs. Changed both mine and my reptiles lives, I can set their lights and heat to come on at a consistent time everyday and it’s fantastic for us.’
–Fickle_Hope2574
19.
‘Snoozeband. Can’t stand earbuds or earplugs when I sleep but husband is a snorer. It has saved me doing 25 to life.’
–Such_Asparagus2975
20.
‘I bought a collapsible colander that clips into the kitchen sink the other day. I don’t want to brag but it’s changed the game for washing salads and pasta in my house. Can chop all my ingredients, wash it thoroughly then leave it to dry over the sink whilst I do other stuff. Once I’ve finished, I can wash it out and collapse, so it’s only taking up a tiny space in the cupboard instead of half of one.’
I think I should check in with some friends soon…’
–Justboy__
21.
‘A hot water bottle cover that acts as a big double slipper. Never had cold feet at my desk again, absolutely delightful. And it makes me think of Billy Connelly’s big slipper joke whenever I wear it.’
–Madsaxmcginn
22.
‘£16 ‘old lady’ shopping trolley to pull my shopping home. I have become a full on evangelist about them since buying one a few years back, and wish I’d bought one sooner! My walk home is uphill and I always feel incredibly smug as I stroll past people struggling with their heavy bags.’
–Lonely-Conclusion895
23.
‘Teasmade. Easily the best £5 I have ever spent. I hate mornings, but a fresh pot of tea ready when you wake up is a fine thing.’
–edhitchon1993
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