• Robertej92@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    A decent set of precision kitchen scales, and some general use scales that don’t have a massive delay on them #WeightSupremacist4Lyf

    But seriously, fuck you, measuring cups. Fuck. You.

    • Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      1 year ago

      Sometimes multiple scales are important too! I’ve got the big ol boi with the white bowl, has worked amazingly for food for years. Then the standard blade scale for weighing… Parsley and… salt. Finally, the lil guy with the tiny metal saucer that goes down to .001 for weighing… really… small amount of… yeah it’s drugs

  • LeateWonceslace@reddthat.com
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    1 year ago

    3 dozen pairs of identical socks. Mine are black crew cut. I’ll wear them until the last few pairs are worn through and I’ll never have a sock without a mate.

  • corm@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    If you already have a good pedestrian vehicle: a good bike lock.

    I (and lockpicking lawyer) recommend the kryptonite evolution. Good balance of price and protection.

    For a step up I recommend the kryptonite fahgettaboutit.

    Either way, bolt cutters aren’t getting in, and portable angle grinders will take a little while because the chain is annoying to grind.

    I see too many expensive bikes chained up with thin little locks.

    • Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      1 year ago

      The evolution costs as much as my very good MTB…
      Yup! That recommendation is at best for those >2000€ bikes at best

      • corm@beehaw.org
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        1 year ago

        This is the one I’m talking about, $75

        Kryptonite Evolution 1055 Mini 10mm Chain Bicycle Lock , Black https://a.co/d/0xjPXNw

        If your bike is worth over $300 then imo it’s worth it, now that every douchebag has a mini bolt cutter in their backpack (around here)

  • ki77erb@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    A good pocket knife or multi-tool like a Letherman or Gerber. I always have a pocket knife on me and a multi-tool in my car. Either one gets used pretty much daily.

    Knife: https://www.amazon.com/CIVIVI-Praxis-Flipper-Stonewashed-9Cr18MoV/dp/B08PF6NHLJ (there is a mini version of this if you like/need a smaller knife)

    Multitool: https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-22-01471-Suspension-Multi-Plier/dp/B07DD69QN3/ref=sr_1_3?crid=L2L8RHSX7WGG&keywords=gerber%2Bsuspension%2Bmultitool&qid=1691155854&s=home-garden&sprefix=gerber%2Bsus%2Cgarden%2C84&sr=1-3&th=1

    • coyg@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Can’t upvote enough. My Leatherman gets used probably more than any tool I own. Anytime I’m fixing something whether it be the house, car, lawn equipment, the Leathermans always useful.

  • Dessalines@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    One I didn’t see mentioned yet: a rice cooker.

    Put in rice, add water, push start button, and you get perfect rice every time. I’m usually against single-purpose kitchen tools but a rice cooker is soo worth it.

    • Addfwyn@lemmy.ml
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      1 year ago

      Living in Japan, this almost didn’t register to me. I have literally never met anybody that didn’t have one. When you move out, you use your family’s old one until you can buy a newer one.

      Everyone should have one, absolutely.

      • zagaberoo@beehaw.org
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        1 year ago

        When I did a homestay in Japan, my host dad was shocked my family didn’t have one. I do now though!

    • ebits21@lemmy.caEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I know this will be a popular response, but I don’t get it.

      I just use a pot and the rice is always perfect? Not hard at all? Am I just good?

      • Dessalines@lemmy.ml
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        1 year ago

        I used to do that for years, but rice cookers really do some magic to get perfectly fluffy rice. I thought my technique was good, until I tried rice from a rice cooker.

    • jmp242@sopuli.xyz
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      1 year ago

      Really only if you eat a lot of rice. For once a year or so, a pot on the stove works just fine. The actual benefit I’ve see for ricecookers is how well they can hold the rice for hours ready to go, but that’s more of a commercial benefit I think.

      • chaorace@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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        1 year ago

        […] but that’s more of a commercial benefit I think

        For me, this is the primary benefit of a rice cooker. Having warm, cheap, filling food on demand at any time is fantastic. I am so lazy and my little rice buddies are always ready to go when I can’t be bothered.

      • IonAddis@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 year ago

        A rice cooker can serve as a cheaper instapot tho. I can steam rice and veggies without having to babysit a pot.

        I also have kitchen anxiety, and in a roommate situation can keep a rice cooker in my room.

  • kostel_thecreed@lemmy.ca
    1·
    1 year ago

    A water kettle. Doesn’t have to be any fancy one, but it really fucking rocks for anything you might think of : want hot water for tea? No problem. Need hot water to steep something? No problem.

    Most mid-range ones are insanely power efficient too, often being alot better than just boiling water on a stovetop, or using a microwave. And, depending on insulation, heat can be stored for over 6! hours.

    • TheyHaveNoName@beehaw.org
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      1 year ago

      I’m going to guess you’re in the States? I’m from England and live in the Netherlands. I’ve never met anybody ever who didn’t own a kettle. Is it true that it’s really not that common in the States to own a kettle?

    • Robertej92@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      A kettle is such a default kitchen item in the UK that I find it kinda crazy that it’s not standard somewhere like the US, though I know I’ve seen the difference in base voltage being a factor before.

  • 👍Maximum Derek👍@discuss.tchncs.de
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    1 year ago

    A “Bullet” style Fisher Space Pen.

    People need pens more often than you’d think and you can be their hero. They’re nigh indestructible in a bag or pocket and the thick ink will write on many things a normal ballpoint pen can’t. I’ve written on ceramic, glass, wet cardboard, and one time (in the 90’s) high school cafeteria roast beef.

    The only downside is that if you damage the tiny ball in the ballpoint pentip and then don’t use the pen again for a while, the sticky ink can ooze out and make a mess inside the lid.

  • Thaolin@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    As a homeowner, a Dremel. I’ve replaced half my tools with a single device and counting. Best 80 bucks I’ve spent on useful stuff in ages. You can get literally anything as an attachment, Lol. I’m waiting for the attachment that will do my taxes.

  • VaultOS@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    A pair of high fidelity earplugs (aka concert earplugs or filtering earplugs). You can get a good non-custom pair for $15–$40, and that’ll work well for the average person for a long time.

    They’re excellent for live music, airplanes, and anytime you want the world to be quieter but still need to be able to understand speech. And for music specifically, they can bring the volume level down just enough to be safe without muffling the sound like traditional foam earplugs do. Protect your hearing, kids!

    • interolivary@beehaw.org
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      1 year ago

      Protect your hearing, kids!

      Seriously, PROTECT YOUR FUCKING HEARING. I was young and stupid (now I’m no longer young) and went to way too many raves, gigs etc. without any sort of hearing protection, and now I have a nice constant background track of EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE and can’t hear higher frequencies worth shit

      • VaultOS@lemm.ee
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        1 year ago

        I’m no earplug connoisseur, but I’ve been using Westone’s WM16 for smaller venues, and Etymotic Research’s ER20XS dual-flange for louder situations. I haven’t tried much else, but these work well for me. I’ve also heard great things about Earasers, Eargasm, and Hearos.

        Earasers are a bit more expensive and appear to have a unique ergonomic eartip. iirc you can get them for $40 elsewhere, maybe Amazon. I’ve read that Earasers’ “-19dB Peak” model has a very slight sound reduction, so I’d probably opt for their middle “European Standard” model. On the other end of the price spectrum, Hearos is particularly inexpensive at a glance. Idk anything about specific models.

        Some brands have multiple types of earplugs (e.g. for music, shooting, construction work), so make sure you’re getting one designed for music or “high-fidelity” or something like that. Any of the “good” brands are probably going to work just fine. (Read the reviews if you’re unsure.) Most brands seem to include multiple eartip sizes in the package so you can choose the right fit.

        Beyond that, there is some element of personal preference. For example, I first tried Etymotic’s classic triple-flange version and didn’t like how deep they stuck into my ears. It felt invasive. But the dual-flange model feels great for me.

        And finally, there are different options for how much attenuation (noise reduction) you want. Like I mentioned, my “-16dB average attenuation” earplugs feel good for small/medium venues (a backroom venue of a bar, maybe a theater). For a larger venue (arena or stadium, or even just a really loud loud theater) you’d definitely want more significant average attenuation, probably in the low-to-mid twenties.

        Most earplugs will be confusingly marketed with multiple attenuation values. One will be an official NRR value, which is apparently required but controversial, and the other(s) will be the average and/or peak decibel reduction “when the product is used correctly” as reported by the manufacturer. It seems people don’t talk about the NRR as often. But it’s fun that they’ve made it more complicated for us to compare products.

        I should also mention that if you’re a performing musician or hardcore concert-goer, you may consider springing for custom-molded earplugs, which are way pricier. I haven’t made that upgrade yet, but everyone who does seems to think it’s life-changing.

        This got long, sorry!