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[โ€“] Aasikki@sopuli.xyz 11 points 1 year ago
[โ€“] Venomnik0@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago (4 children)

A pocket knife and a screw driver set (with some small ones just for good measure)

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[โ€“] mycatiskai@lemmy.one 10 points 1 year ago (17 children)

A water heater/dispenser, you can find some smaller capacity ones for under 100. I have one that was more than 100 but it's because I love it so much that I wanted a 5 liter one. I can make tea in an instant and always have plenty of near boiling water. They're extremely power efficient so they don't cost much too run.

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[โ€“] pixelscience@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (6 children)

If you are a dude and getting a bit older, then the Panasonic Nose and Ear hair trimmer. It's like 13$ on Amazon.

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[โ€“] jjpython@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)
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[โ€“] ipkpjersi@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

LTT Screwdriver from lttstore.com

Cordless power drill

Studfinder

256GB USB for your keychain

Tile for your keychain

Coloured key sleeves

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[โ€“] MiddleWeigh@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Hand tools. Wool socks. Fire extinguisher.

[โ€“] decadentrebel@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Tide to Go. Less than $10 for a 3-pack and saved my ass whenever my klutz self gets into minor accidents that lead to stained clothes.

[โ€“] mbryson@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 year ago (16 children)

Stud Finder.

Knocking can get it done, but the surety of knowing is a nice to have for sure.

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[โ€“] Imprint9816@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)
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[โ€“] Scary_le_Poo@beehaw.org 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

As this commenter (https://lemmy.ml/comment/2274766) also said, an LTT Screwdriver from lttstore.com it is literally the best screwdriver on the market imo. I am a glazier. I work on glass, frames, screens, doors, security doors, patio doors... You name it, I'm all up in it. This screwdriver has been tortured for about 10 months I think, and it is solid as a rock. Nothing but great things to say about it.

Other things you should have. A good portable tool bag. I highly recommend a veto bag. They are amazing. They are not cheap by any means, but it's the last one you'll ever buy.

  • Fastcap measuring tape

  • A small rubber mallet

  • Painters tool

  • Putty knife

These two are very versatile and help in a ton of situations. I have never once used either of them for painting applications or drywall. But they work nicely for that stuff too.

  • A small 9 inch crowbar

  • Needle nose pliers with crimping, stripping, cutting, and paper thin holding accuracy

  • Lineman pliars

  • 6" blade utility knife (DeWalt and Milwaukee ones are really good). You can snap off the sections when you dull the edge and point.

  • Cobalt drill bit set

  • Cobalt countersink set

Cobalt stuff will go through hardened steel

  • Speed square
  • Small level (torpedo levels are a decent idea)
  • Hardened steel chisel set
  • spring punch tool set
  • Metal file set

There is a bunch more I could list off, but yeah, these are good things to have.

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[โ€“] beardedrhino@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 year ago (5 children)

A mug warmer for my coffee and tea cups. No more drinking cold coffee or having to rush through my cup before it gets too cold. It was less than 20 bucks and I use it basically every day. Wonderful purchase

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[โ€“] james@lemm.ee 8 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I thought this was the dumbest thing until I had one. Now I have one in every toilet.

https://www.amazon.com/16-Color-Activated-Detection-Birthday-Gadgets/dp/B07L2Y84K3

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[โ€“] Robdor@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Pocket reference. It's a tiny book with a ton of potentially useful info.

[โ€“] FergleFFergleson@infosec.pub 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

A good pair of comfortable shoes for your day-to-day circumstances.

Admittedly, this can easily break the $100 limit depending on where you live, your circumstances, etc. but buy the best pair you can afford.

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[โ€“] farsinuce@feddit.dk 8 points 1 year ago (4 children)
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