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What are your favourite things under 50$ that make your life a bit easier or more pleasant? (mander.xyz)
submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I need some holiday gift ideas (that I will probably gift to myself as well)!

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[โ€“] [email protected] 28 points 9 months ago (3 children)

So many things in your house that are probably pissing you off:

  • it's very easy to replace an outlet that doesn't hold a plug or is a little off for whatever reason.
  • ditto light switches
  • door handles and shit. We hated the jank handle on our patio door that barely worked and required specialized training to get to lock. $12 for a new one, that was much more aesthetically from this decade. (that said, some lock lube, which is a thing, goes a long way)
  • ditto for the various shitty faucets in this house (or any slightly older house.) You can get a ton of bathroom fixtures for under $30.
  • hinges. Unless you're trying to re-hang a safe door, you're going to be under $20.
  • faucet diffuser. They just screw on. Have you lived in your place for more than a few years and haven't replace them? Just do it, it's like $4 a faucet.
  • doorbell. Smart doorbells can easily be had for under $50. A little easier often than replacing the traditional bell because you usually have a plug in chime rather than something wired.
  • a can of sprayfoam. Seal that area that is letting in air. Trim it with a box knife, chances are you won't know the hack exists.
[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Ooof... Half that list is illegal to DIY in Australia. We have the dumbest laws for electrical and plumbing.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

I mean, the electrical stuff makes some bit of sense; you can seriously cause damage if you don't at least know somewhat what you're doing. I don't get the plumbing thing, though.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

You can also soak your faucet diffusers in citric acid to remove built-up limescale.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Pro-tip for the spray foam - if blocking air from the outside, spray a little bit of foam, add a "wall" of steel wool, then spray more foam on that. Stops the mice chewing through it

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

There's a 100% chance the mice will find your spray foam, so this is important (unless you like mouse shit inside your insulation).