What is the greatest gadget that you ever owned? Can be for the kitchen, personal care,workshop., garage, or any other

[debm55]

place, I don't care if you post more then one. It can be used now or was used until a better gadget was invented. Mine was the sponge on a stick for cleaning the back. And an ice crusher. And you? Small appliances can be included too--crock pot.

[DURHAM D]

1. TV

Keurig

[debm55]

2. Thank you very much, for sharing with us, DURHAM D

[EverHopeful]

3. It has to be my Sodastream

Think it's the only thing I use every day. Never used to get close the whatever the current recommendation is for water drinking but now I meet and even exceed hydration recommendations.

[Diamond_Dog]

10. Sparkling water is MY drink and I've often thought about buying one of those!

A friend has one and she told me that although she likes it, replacing the CO2 canisters is a pain.

[sheshe2]

20. I love mine for sparkling water and use it everyday!

Nah, the canister is easy to change… u just need to get the hang of it.

Saves a lot of recycling too! The canisters are not inexpensive however they make 60 L per canister and if you compare that to the price of soda it saves you money.

[EverHopeful]

21. Does she mean it's a pain to find the canisters or replacing them in the machine?

During the pandemic all the stores around here couldn't seems to keep them in stock so I now have too many canisters 'cause I'd ordered new ones online.

As far as replacing them in the machine, the newer models have what's called "Quick Release" fittings and they're pretty easy to replace.

[Diamond_Dog]

23. Sorry - I meant to say it's a pain to have to acquire them

and the only store in her area that takes the empty ones for …. redemption? …. recycling ….? is out of the way for her.

This was a couple years ago she told me this, so maybe the system has changed over that time.

[kimbutgar]

35. I no longer drink sodas because of my enjoying sparkling water

And I put a little lime juice in it for time to time!

[Ocelot II]

4. A Furminator. It's a pet grooming tool.

With that thing I can get enough loose fur off a cat to build another cat with.

[rog]

5. Hori Hori Knife

Really a game changer in the garden and elsewhere.

[Ocelot II]

19. That, too! Great for dividing hostas.

[3catwoman3]

6. I am particularly fond of my French butter keeper, aka butter bell.

It keeps butter fresh at room temperature so it's always soft and ready to spread.

There are many, many different styles. The link is to one from Crate and Barrel.

https://www.crateandbarrel.com/french-kitchen-marble-butter-keeper/s116933?storeid=135&a=1552&pla_sku=116933&pcat=HSW&ag=adult&targetid=pla-294680686006&campaignid=10461646755&adgroupid=103999389299&adpos=&creative=446211481802&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=10461646755&gbraid=0AAAAAD-RWKjsEXjRlYy7-P7WoUXwApQCl&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0unooamClQMVDYHCCB3Oqh-7EAQYBCABEgKLjvD_BwE#universal_link

[Maraya1969]

30. So you don't have to refrigerate it?

[Diamond_Dog]

7. A telescoping back scratcher.

Bought from the hardware store where they were displayed at the register! $1.98.

Great question, Deb!

[The Wizard]

8. Chef of the Future

[some_of_us_are_sane]

9. Without a DOUBT, deb...

It is definitely THIS:



from Amazon when we moved... and live on the 8th floor now.

PERFECT for getting our many bags of groceries upstair on the elevator. One trip does it! iT'S ALL collapsible, easy to use and WONDERFUL!

[mike_c]

11. that's a tough one....

Computers, cameras, microscopes, Kitchen-Aid attachments, electric kettle, cars, and tools. Too hard to pick just one!

[no_hypocrisy]

12. Wooden Spatula

Used for stirring, mixing instead of wooden spoons

[Grim Chieftain]

13. This is a hard one

I guess my microwave. It's great for heating up food and making baked potatoes. It really helps keep the heat out of the kitchen during warm weather months.

[WhiteTara]

14. my Mikita drill

It's lightweight and powerful, and the batteries last forever! I love it!

[CTyankee]

15. Does my desktop PC count? And my printer.

[hlthe2b]

16. Since I make yogurt 2x weekly, probably the Instant Pot--before I used heating pads, coolers, and

microwave to heat the milk--every way possible to make it, but with the Instant Pot it is so much simpler. Plus it sautes', slow cooks, steams, you name it. But, that yogurt setting is worth it all to me.

Second: My very reliable US-made (at least mine was) VitaMix Blender. Mine has to be 15 years old by now and I've had (knock on wood) no problems with it and use it at least once or twice weekly--EOD in warmer months to make smoothies.

Third: My Zojirushi Insulated Hot Water Boiler-- keeps water at preset temps for instantly available coffee pour-overs, teas (of all kinds), hot chocolate, Matcha, or whatever one wishes. And since it is insulated, it uses little energy except to boil the first time if you let it run empty.

[Emile]

17. That would be my John Deere Utility tractor.

I would be lost without it.

[LogDog75]

18. ZipSnip

I got this using my VISA Rewards points. I use it for cutting down boxes and opening blister packs. It beats using a box cutter or scissors. Nice thing about it is it's rechargeable.




I bought this compressed air duster to clean my keyboards and other items where it's hard to reach to clean. It's rechargeable, has 3-speeds, 180,000 rpm, and comes with a couple of attachments.




Magic Twist Ties for tying charging cords. There are magnets at each end and the cord stretches so you can easily connect both magnets.

[lpbk2713]

22. Air fryer.

It does a much better job than the microwave.

[LoisB]

24. DVD Recorder

[Pharlo]

25. Hoof Pick

Handy little gadget. 1001 uses. Also works well on horse hooves.

[dem4decades]

26. My golf gps, tells me the distance, hit the right club.

[The Madcap]

27. I have two of them.

Coffee maker that does not require paper filters (not a Keurig). It has a washable screen that serves the same function.

Weed trimmer head with three line attachment points that allows for line to be cut to approximately 1 ft lengths and inserted as needed. No more rolling up a spool of line and tapping only to have it tangle.

[TommieMommy]

28. Wow 🤔 definitely my crockpot. My stove died so my toaster oven. DVR and computer.

[Maraya1969]

29. I love my egg cooker. Just set it up and it beeps when you have hard boiled, (or soft boiled

eggs.

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[CrispyQ]

31. Bamboo back scratchers that I bought at Pier I for 99 each.

I bought four & here's where I keep them: 1. bedside 2. beside my LR chair 3. at my home desk 4. at my work desk. When I retired the work one went to the basement in my craft area. They are not only good for back scratching, but for reaching items & playing with your kitty.

[enough]

32. Robot vacuum cleaner (dry and wet)

[k55f5r]

33. Folding potato masher

Doesn't take up much space in the drawer.

[Niagara]

34. I'm only going to attempt to keep my list down

To a small roar.




Kitchen: Geek Chef combination air fryer/oven/toaster/broiler & the dishwasher because I hate washing stuff by hand

Bathroom: Hair products for unruly 2b style hair and flat iron

Living room: My PC

Bedroom: Battery operated candles

Yard: Hummingbird and Oroile feeder

Garage: My bicycle 🚲 And my DIY Halloween decor

Utility room: Front load washer. I've had mine going on 7 years now and I won't ever go back to an agitator style