Most useful cheap thing that you own (1 Viewer)

[NutterButter]

I'm talking like less than 20 buck cheap.    

Harbor freight head lamp.  I use this thing all the time it seems.   Even when a regular flashlight will do, I tend to just chuck this thing on.

 

[Endowed]

These things are a Godsend....

http://tinyurl.com/yxykx98f

Own 3 in use. Had an old one die out. People always love em when they see 'em and hold them.  Tremendous stocking stuffer.

 

[Terminalxylem]

Our cat was free. She does a pretty good job catching geckos and bugs in the home. 

 

[NutterButter]

Our cat was free. She does a pretty good job catching geckos and bugs in the home. 

Maintenance cost disqualifies it.   This is assuming you feed it and take it to the vet on occasion.  

 

[Osaurus]

This. Worth every 

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Got a pair of dollar store scissors that rips open almost any plastic package that befuddles me.

 

[comfortably numb]

Your mom

 

[NutterButter]

This. Worth every 

When do you typically use that?  The only time I mess with an outlet is when its malfunctioning and at that point, I always just flip the breaker and pull the outlet away from the box to see if everything is hooked up correctly.

 

[Osaurus]

When do you typically use that?  The only time I mess with an outlet is when its malfunctioning and at that point, I always just flip the breaker and pull the outlet away from the box to see if everything is hooked up correctly.

Testing GFCI and make sure new outlets are installed correctly. I also flip the breaker, but this little gem makes testing so much easier. 

 

[jamny]

wine discs

Never spill a drop!

 

[NutterButter]

Testing GFCI and make sure new outlets are installed correctly. I also flip the breaker, but this little gem makes testing so much easier. 

I'm sold.  Its on the list.   This really hits home today b/c I just stumbled upon an outlet in my kitchen that had an adapter on it (for 6 outlets) so I couldn't see the outlet itself.   Removed the apter b/c it wasn't needed and the outlet was partially melted.   Turns out one of the  neutral wires came off.  I installed that outlet like 13 years ago.   No idea how long its been like that.  Would be nice to be reassured that once you push the outlet back in when installing, that nothing came loose.  

 

[Jayrod]

Fingernail clippers?

 

[Major]

French press coffee maker 

https://www.crateandbarrel.com/bodum-8-cup-java-black-french-press-coffee-maker/s460210

 

[dkp993]

French press coffee maker 

https://www.crateandbarrel.com/bodum-8-cup-java-black-french-press-coffee-maker/s460210

Use mine every morning.  Once you do coffee in a press it’s so hard to go back.  

 

[mr roboto]

Use mine every morning.  Once you do coffee in a press it’s so hard to go back.  

Only downside is you can’t set a timer. 

 

[mr roboto]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-3-1-4-in-6-in-1-Screwdriver-120SD12D/100137978
 

Less than 3 dollars. 6-in-1 screwdriver. Use it more than any other tool I have. 
 

 

[Joe Summer]

Ove Glove

 

[shuke]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-3-1-4-in-6-in-1-Screwdriver-120SD12D/100137978
 

Less than 3 dollars. 6-in-1 screwdriver. Use it more than any other tool I have. 
 

This is my favorite.  Ratcheting and has most bits you need for typical jobs.

 

[TripItUp]

Binder Clips baby 

Multi functional 

Office 

Kitchen 

Accessory 

 

[loser]

Consuela

 

[Galileo]

wine discs

Never spill a drop!

Seems like this fixes a problem that does not exist.

 

[jamny]

Seems like this fixes a problem that does not exist.

They're great. I use them all the time. Not even a chance of dripping. Discovered them when a waiter was using them in Murren, Switzerland.

 

[Parrothead]

corkscrew

 

[ghostguy123]

Bottle opener that looks like a key, fits on your keychain.  Costs maybe a few bucks.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Bottle opener that looks like a key, fits on your keychain.  Costs maybe a few bucks.

I have this.

https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1EFWRXMvGK1Jjy0Fdq6yxzVXai/600pcs-lot-Guitar-Shaped-Bottle-Opener-Keychain-Metal-Key-Ring-Bottle-Opener-Can-Customize-Logo.jpg

 

[eoMMan]

Bubba Travel Mug/Canister that I've used for a few years now.  Holds a lot, keeps coffee hot, doesn't spill, fits in car cup holder.....great item.

 

[Sand]

Microwave rice cooker.    Got one after we were married and used multiple times a week (I'd say we've used to about 2500 times).  Does an amazing job of turning out rice - our staple of choice.

 

[Angry Beavers]

I use this at least once a week or more

You can find less expensive ones of these. For the Work travel guy, I have found this to be great for keeping my cell, laptop going etc when stuck on longer flights, travel delays etc.  Kids bought it for me last Christmas. Best gift I got. 

 

[Jobber]

I bought a $4 drain de-clogger at Home Depot a couple years ago. It saves me having to buy all these expensive Liquids and such to unclog drains. Poking around the HD site, I only see a set of some sort that includes dissolvable sticks which are probably useless. The thing i'm talking about is the plastic deal with teeth on it.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Harris-Drain-Opener-and-Build-Up-Remover-Kit-3HOOK-2DSTICK/311239487

 

[Osaurus]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-3-1-4-in-6-in-1-Screwdriver-120SD12D/100137978
 

Less than 3 dollars. 6-in-1 screwdriver. Use it more than any other tool I have. 
 

I have the large and small versions of this and keep in my junk drawer. I have a full chest of tools, but I use these for a lot of things. 

 

[shadyridr]

Toothbrush

 

[belljr]

this is a bit on the expensive side for this thread - i leave one of these in my car

Its come in handy a few times

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DDDM35D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[fatness]

Folding pocket knife. Millions of uses.

 

[Osaurus]

this is a bit on the expensive side for this thread - i leave one of these in my car

Its come in handy a few times

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DDDM35D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Same here. Leatherman for me and Mrs. O

 

[Eephus]

Bottle opener that looks like a key, fits on your keychain.  Costs maybe a few bucks.

Folding pocket knife. Millions of uses.

This combines both functions.  It's not big enough to take down a feral pig but it can open bottles and boxes.

 

[KiddLattimer]

I have an older version of this guy that I absolutely love 

 

[Osaurus]

I have an older version of this guy that I absolutely love 

Keep one in my work bag as I am occasionally opening up PCs and the like

 

[snogger]

Easy.. Duct tape.. So cheap and use it all the time.. Part falling off lawn tractor.. Duct tape to the rescue...

Need to box up something, duct tape 10 times better then masking/scotch...

Someone won't shut up.. Duct tape!!!!!

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Easy.. Duct tape.. So cheap and use it all the time.. Part falling off lawn tractor.. Duct tape to the rescue...

Need to box up something, duct tape 10 times better then masking/scotch...

Someone won't shut up.. Duct tape!!!!!

And you don't need scissors. Pull tears nice and neat.

 

[Chemical X]

my new dog was <$100.  but i love my digital food scale, which was dirt cheap.  i weigh pasta and ingredients all the time whilst cooking.

 

[Galileo]

my wife

 

[belljr]

And you don't need scissors. Pull tears nice and neat.

But they can't escape when their wrist are tied

 

[xemrac]

This combines both functions.  It's not big enough to take down a feral pig but it can open bottles and boxes.

I don’t carry this particular model, but I have a Kershaw pocket knife on my person about 90% of the time...

 

[JaxBill]

charcoal chimney.

Use it multiple times a week.

 

[Aerial Assault]

Little sliders that block the cams on tablets and laptops.  

 

[JoeSteeler]

Keychain size Swiss army knife

 

[BoltBacker]

I must have gotten this with a coupon because it was at least $5 cheaper at the time. In any case, if you live with another person or more I find one of these invaluable even if it is $24.99......

https://www.amazon.com/Charging-Station-Premium-Organizer-Delivery/dp/B07WGFX24Y/ref=sr_1_80?keywords=USB+Charging+Station+for+Multiple+Devices&qid=1577181455&s=electronics&sr=1-80

.... in fact I'll probably be bumping up to an 8 port/100W version since I have some fast charging devices. Even if you live alone when you are about to go on a trip and need to charge extra headphones/power banks/watch/portable speaker it makes life so much easier having everything charging in one place.

 

[Ron Swanson]

This combines both functions.  It's not big enough to take down a feral pig but it can open bottles and boxes.

Spoken like someone who doesn't live in feral pig country.  

 

[ghostguy123]

Those cheap drain unclogger things are great.

So when is the "most expensive things you never use" thread coming?