Wanting to get a list going on of things I need because I’m moving soon and wanted to have everything hammered down. They esentially shouldn’t be expensive. I suppose can also be habits or other such things that improve QoL and maybe cost savings overall

Thank you!!

  • prole [any, any]@hexbear.netEnglish
    21·
    2 months ago

    Half of this is expensive, but the higher quality stuff usually is.

    • I highly recommend trying to buy good cookware (if you cook a lot). Even just one good stainless steel pan is a game changer. I’ve had some for 20 years and they still look new and aren’t even coated in poison. I have no idea how much they cost these days, but I expect a lot more than a cheap one. Cast iron is a good alternative to stainless steel, but harder to maintain and can retain tastes/smells

    • An air filter if you live anywhere with air pollution (every city) or a fire season. The cheap option is to get a box fan and put a big central AC filter on it.

    • A plunger for the toilet and one for the sink/shower/tub.

    • Something to trap hair before it goes down the drain and maybe you won’t need a plunger

    • A fire extinguisher

    • ClimateStalin [they/them, he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
      14·
      2 months ago

      Re: Cookware, a good chef’s knife is a fucking game changer. Not a set, just one high quality ~8in knife that you like, you will use it for nearly everything.

      I have this one from Misen, its made anything I do in the kitchen way easier than when I just had like a $30 set of knives

    • thirstyskyline [she/her, ae/aer]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
      7·
      2 months ago

      Yeah I’ve cycled through around 4 pans at this point they all go to shit. Definitely should invest in a good one… Will look for BIFL essentially

      Yeah I live in hazardous pollution all the time and nobody gives a fuck (I wear a mask, also for covid). How would it work, need to mount on windows? Never tried sorry for silly question

      For hair down the drain I just use toxic chemicals that burn it overnight

      • principalkohoutek [none/use name]@hexbear.netEnglish
        5·
        2 months ago

        I got a Winix air purifier and am very happy with it. ~$100+ for a “luxury” (health) item though

        Stainless steel for cookware is the way to go

        Lotion, keep your skin hydrated

        If you own a car, one of those “jumper pumper” battery packs is a game changer. Can charge or power household items during power outages, is great for camping, and can jump start a battery or pump a flat tire. Around $100 at Costco

        Edit: and yes, a robo vacuum is a game changer. I also got an electric mop (still gotta hand push it, but it has rotating heads and a sprayer) and it makes mopping a lot less miserable

        • thirstyskyline [she/her, ae/aer]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
          4·
          2 months ago

          I have an air purifier but doesnt seem to do that much and I have to run it with windows closed which sucks in the summer when allergies peak

          I dont really use lotion as I have greasy-ish skin but dunno

          Thanks!!