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Life is full of tiny, ridiculous frustrations. We're talking about the corner of the rug that wants to send you to the great beyond, the single squeaky cabinet door that announces your midnight snack to the entire house, or the mysterious puddle that forms around the kitchen sink no matter what you do. These aren't world-ending catastrophes, but they are the tiny paper cuts on the soul of your day-to-day existence. But things don't have to be like this... Prepare to upgrade your life in the most wonderfully petty ways imaginable.

#1

For When You're Determined To Scrape Out Every Last Drop Of That Expensive Foundation, Even If It Kills You, This Beauty Spatula Is The Tiny Tool That Helps You Get Your Money's Worth, Down To The Very Last Smudge

A makeup brush with beige foundation on it above an open Estee Lauder Double Wear bottle on a textured surface, clever hacks concept.

Review: "I hated wasting beauty products like my foundation when the bottle was “empty.” Thanks to this spatula I can now scrape out the remnants from the bottle and get a couple of more uses from it instead of just throwing it away. It saves product AND it saves me money. That’s what I appreciates about it." - Amber Sanders

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geezeronthehill
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1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do they make one for mayonnaise and peanut butter jars?

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    Person using a folding board to neatly fold a shirt, demonstrating clever hacks for solving dumb problems efficiently.

    Review: "I've been using this at my laundry service and it's amazing. It's lasted a few years so far with no signs of wear. It makes folding shirts easy and much faster. You can use it at home to get professional results. Entirely worth the price." - Josh Draper

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    Bad Alchemy
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do they make one for folding fitted sheets?

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    #3

    Finally Put A Stop To Chilly Drafts And Your Neighbor's Terrible Music Taste With This Weather And Soundproofing Strip Tape

     Finally Put A Stop To Chilly Drafts And Your Neighbor's Terrible Music Taste With This Weather And Soundproofing Strip Tape

    Review: "Works well, glue stuck pretty good just set in front of our heater for a bit to warm it then peeled and stuck on our door. Seems to work well, we can feel a difference from our front door. I will update if it starts to come off or anything." - Taylor M

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    Hugo
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    May stop draughts, but is unlikely to keep much noise out.

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    #4

    For When You Need To Wrestle Open That Stubborn Jar Of Pickles Without Sacrificing Your Dignity Or Your Countertops, These Under Cabinet Jar Openers Are The Unsung Heroes Of Kitchen Gadgetry

    Hand holding salsa jars using a cabinet-mounted jar opener showcasing clever hacks for dumb problems.

    Review: "Mounted under cabinet in just a few minutes. GREAT for those hard to open jars like salsa, spaghetti sauce, pickles and Gatorade. Love this gadget and have given to my friends and family. This is slick, out of the way and always ready when you need it. Great little jar opener." - Shirlee Willis

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    BadWolf
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Break the seal with a bottle opener, then twist the lid off.

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    #5

    Put An End To Your Daily Squinting Match Against The Sun With This Polarized Car Visor Extender

     Put An End To Your Daily Squinting Match Against The Sun With This Polarized Car Visor Extender

    Review: "I struggle with the sun. I’m extremely sensitive to it and don’t love to wear sunglasses as they always leave red indents on my face and nose that take forever to go away. This solves this problem! It was simple to install if I can even use the word install. All you do is clip/slide it on! I wish it was slightly larger but can’t really complain as it’s nice to be able to look around it. It never felt in the way and didn’t obstruct any of my field if vision. I do wish it came in a brown tint as black tint is hard for me to see through sometimes but I’m getting really nit picky now. Even if you share a car it’s easy to flip away if you don’t want to use it! Overall fantastic purchase. Highly recommend to have on hand." - Lisa A Hammond

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    Awenpotato
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder about the legality of this given that tinting a windscreen is not legal in most places

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    #6

    Outlet Overload Got Your Suitcase Looking Like A Tangled Mess? This Travel Power Strip Is The Compact Solution For All Your Charging Needs

    Circular power strip with USB ports and outlets, mounted on furniture, showcasing clever hacks for dumb problems and smart solutions.

    Review: "This is the perfect gadget for travel. It has all the different options for the multitude of charging cords I carry. No more walking around the hotel or other locations looking for enough plugs." - Michelle Keller

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    #7

    Your Furniture Will Shed Its Furry Winter Coat In Seconds With A Few Swipes Of This Chomchom Roller

     Your Furniture Will Shed Its Furry Winter Coat In Seconds With A Few Swipes Of This Chomchom Roller

    Review: "A must have for American Eskimo dog owners!!! I have a weekly routine of de-furring our bed every weekend. This is what I collected in the last 30 minutes." - Kelzzz

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    kaycee14
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love mine! I have 2 mini Aussies that shed like crazy, and this thing picks up SO much hair.

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    #8

    Your Important Documents Will No Longer Be Photobombed By Your Own Shadow Thanks To This Scanner Bin

     Your Important Documents Will No Longer Be Photobombed By Your Own Shadow Thanks To This Scanner Bin

    Review: "Top notch! I use my Scanner Bin primarily to accession Air Force history reports into my personal archives. It was intuitive enough for me to fold the box into shape without using the instructions. As you can see in my photo, it's large enough to hold an Air Force "RCS:7101" historical publication. I only fiddled a bit with my phone's camera dimensions to find the correct image size for my needs." - Rob Rosenberger

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    Eggwodd
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excuse me??? Please tell me this isn't to take 1 photo at a time via the small square hole. Am I missing something?

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    Package of body and lingerie tape with before and after images showing a clever hack to fix shirt gaping problems.

    Review: "If you’re looking for a long lasting body tape, look no further, It works great and it’s super easy to use. They’re cut into thin strips so it makes it easy to hide. I used it to tape down a dress that showed a bit too much cleavage, it worked great to keep the dress in place all day." - Shria ki jawani

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    #10

    Stop Accidentally Deep-Frying Your Morning Eggs By Getting A Controlled, Even Spray With This Olive Oil Sprayer

     Stop Accidentally Deep-Frying Your Morning Eggs By Getting A Controlled, Even Spray With This Olive Oil Sprayer

    Review: "I was looking forward to trying this spray bottle because though we love using olive oil in our cooking, the calories can add up fast. This allows me to lightly coat a pan or spray directly onto meats and vegetables for browning without using too much. I can use good quality olive oils and forego the store bought spray cans that contain so little product. The spray pattern is nice and uniform, no wild spray going everywhere. If you flip the little thumb latch at the top of the bottle you can pour oil also, so it does double duty. I've been using it to add a light spray of olive oil onto air-popped popcorn, adding a wonderful flavor and aroma without adding too many extra calories. A little sea salt on top and it's perfect. I didn't think oil would spray from a bottle very well without aerosol, but I am pleasantly surprised!" - Susan Vanderhoof

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    Laserleader
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, I admit I want one. Any of the dozens of styles should work.

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    It’s amazing how many of these daily annoyances we just accept as part of life, like some kind of weird, inconvenient tax for existing. But every single item on this list is proof that someone, somewhere, got so fed up with a tiny problem that they decided to solve it for all of humanity. And for that, we thank them. Now, on to the next stroke of simple genius.

    #11

    Cool Down The Dumpster Fire Currently Raging Inside Your Skull With This Roll-On Migraine Stick

    Cool Down The Dumpster Fire Currently Raging Inside Your Skull With This Roll-On Migraine Stick

    Review: "I get migraines pretty often and usually have to take Excedrin at the very least, but not anymore thanks to this little guy! It is amazing! And it smells really really good too. I would highly reccommend it for migraine sufferers! It even worked to cure my nausea too!" - Logan Thorpe

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    #12

    Your Kitchen Counter Will No Longer Look Like A Jackson Pollock Painting Made Of Potato Skins Thanks To This No-Mess Veggie Peeler

     Your Kitchen Counter Will No Longer Look Like A Jackson Pollock Painting Made Of Potato Skins Thanks To This No-Mess Veggie Peeler

    Review: "It works great and I love it." - Charlisa

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    #13

    Midnight Bathroom Trips Just Got A Whole Lot Less Treacherous! This Motion Activated Bed Light Will Illuminate Your Path Without Blinding You

    Sunlight shining under a bed in a cozy bedroom, illustrating clever hacks for solving dumb problems.

    Review: "Love these lights!! My husband uses a walker and is stubborn, he doesn’t always turn on the light when he needs to get up in the middle of the night, so I got this - motion activated lights, they have been such a huge help in decreasing his chances of falling and gives me peace. Thank you." - Lisha LaBrec

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    Ravenkbh
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The portal to Hell is under my bed

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    #14

    Put Your Ceiling Fan To Work Clearing The Air Of All Its Nonsense With These Air Purifier Pads

     Put Your Ceiling Fan To Work Clearing The Air Of All Its Nonsense With These Air Purifier Pads

    Review: "Filters have worked very well. Easy to install, can see a difference in air quality amd dust collection. Fit well on fan blades super easy to install. Will definitely buy again." - Monica

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    #15

    Prevent Your Shoe Collection From Becoming A Biohazard With A Little Help From These Natural Shoe Deodorizer Inserts

     Prevent Your Shoe Collection From Becoming A Biohazard With A Little Help From These Natural Shoe Deodorizer Inserts

    Review: "Works great! Easy to use. If you have odor from shoes this will help neutralize the smell and the dampness." - Trina

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    Laserleader
    Community Member
    1 week ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about using a fungcidal spray to kiII the organisms that make the smell? I live in a rainforest and tried every product to "cover and neutralize" until I just decided to kiII the fungus. Problem solved for whole family.

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    #16

    End The Tyranny Of The Gooey Laundry Bottle Once And For All With This Simple Laundry Detergent Cup Holder

     End The Tyranny Of The Gooey Laundry Bottle Once And For All With This Simple Laundry Detergent Cup Holder

    Review: "I’ve had these on my wish list for quite some time I got gift cards for Christmas so finally decided to purchase my only regret is I didn’t buy them sooner! No more detergent cups sitting on top of my dryer. I foresee a much cleaner space now!" - eyeseenow

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    #17

    Save Your Countertops From A Culinary Catastrophe! This Silicone Pot Spill Stopper Is The Kitchen Hero You Need To Prevent Spills And Messes

    Green flower-shaped silicone lid on pot prevents boiling over, demonstrating clever hacks for common kitchen problems.

    Review: "This is my favorite kitchen item right now! No more bubbling out of the pan when making potatoes or pasta. Stove stays clean. It is a product that actually works like described. This is a game changer!" - JILLWB

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    Laserleader
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about just not putting too much water in the pot? Is logic gone?

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    #18

    Never Struggle With Open Jars And Missing Lids Again! These Silicone Jar Covers Will Stretch Any Way You Need Them Too

    Reusable silicone lids covering glass jars, demonstrating clever hacks for solving dumb problems in the kitchen.

    Review: "How did I live without these for so long? We are trying to give up single use plastic and these are the best for all sizes of bowls, plates and containers with no lids. They even fit over a square shape if you pull it tight and down the sides. Airtight and they don't leak with softer foods or liquid. Highly recommend!" - ColoCyn

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    Reusable water bottle with flip-top lid being used inside a car, demonstrating clever hacks for dumb problems.

    Review: "I had know idea about these wonderful lids! Being a canner I have all kinds of jars but never used them for syrups or honey until now. All those gianatic bottles of pourable syrups take up too much room in the main refrigerator, and that's remedied with a jar and these lids. Easy to clean...and millions of uses." - AvsFan4Ever

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    Eggwodd
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who the eff walks around town with full mason jars of anything???

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    #20

    You'll Actually Look Forward To The Daily Routine Of Taking Your Pills With This Ridiculously Cute Weekly Pill Organiser

     You'll Actually Look Forward To The Daily Routine Of Taking Your Pills With This Ridiculously Cute Weekly Pill Organiser

    Review: "Cute and works how it should." - J

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    Laserleader
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is the organizer hugeN and the pill is bigger than a thumb. There's literally thousands of versions of this product.

    If you're already nodding along and mentally adding things to your cart, you are our kind of person. There’s just something so deeply satisfying about finding a simple, elegant fix for a problem that has plagued you for years. It’s like finding a cheat code for a minorly irritating level in the game of life. Let’s see what other upgrades we can unlock.

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    #21

    You Can Finally Silence That One Squeaky Hinge Without Lubricating Your Entire House Thanks To This WD-40 Pen

     You Can Finally Silence That One Squeaky Hinge Without Lubricating Your Entire House Thanks To This WD-40 Pen

    Review: "As a typical American that with a workshop and garage, I use WD-40 on the regular. Not only is it a great lubricant for everything that squeaks, rattles, or clanks, but I’m at the point that I use it as a cologne and condiment. When I saw these precision pens, I knew I had to give them a try. I recently started using the gel cans to try and minimize runs and stains, particularly when lubricating hinges and vises, but there was still a lot of overspray. No more with these pens. They’re perfect for small jobs where just a bit of lubricant is needed." - Gearmaster

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    #22

    That One Corner Of Your Rug That Always Tries To Trip You Has Finally Met Its Match With This Rug Tape

     That One Corner Of Your Rug That Always Tries To Trip You Has Finally Met Its Match With This Rug Tape

    Review: "We’ve had these now for almost a year and they’ve kept our entry way rug in place, even with our large 75 lb puppy skidding on it. Just recently had to replace 2 of them and they removed quickly and easily and didn’t leave a reside on the hard wood floors! These are great, highly recommend. They are sturdy, hold the rug in place and replace easily." - Rachel

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    #23

    Give Your Garden Hose A Designated Chill Spot That Isn't A Tangled Heap On Your Lawn With This Garden Hose Hook

     Give Your Garden Hose A Designated Chill Spot That Isn't A Tangled Heap On Your Lawn With This Garden Hose Hook

    Review: "I bought this for my rooftop deck hose. The problem up there are the walls are not super tall but I am still happy with it because usually I trip over the hose and it works good enough. It holds a lot of hose which can be heavy and was quite easy to install. The quality of the hook is excellent." - Reviewing for you

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    Babs McGurk
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously? These things have been around for DECADES.

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    #24

    Stop Your Silky Shirts From Their Daily Escape To The Closet Floor With These Grippy Velvet Clothes Hangers

     Stop Your Silky Shirts From Their Daily Escape To The Closet Floor With These Grippy Velvet Clothes Hangers

    Review: "Love this hangers, clothes stay in place and they are wide enough to hold bigger shirts. Very good quality of material and strong. The perfect size for a hanger." - Yenny Gonzalez

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    Laserleader
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have some, dozens of brands. Do work well.

    Shoe stretch spray placed with black boots and flats, illustrating clever hacks for solving shoe fitting problems.

    Review: "This is the best leather stretching spray that I’ve used! This product was recommended by SOOO MANY PEOPLE, that I HAD to try it, when I had purchased the most adorable boots, but they were just a smidge too small. I used the spray like directed & in just a few minutes of wearing them after being sprayed, I could feel the difference already! I’ll NEVER use another kind again!!!" - Katie

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    geezeronthehill
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I work in leather. Water with a bit of alcohol works fine, and that is what you are buying, here. 90 percent profit for somebody.

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    #26

    Tired Of Your Laptop Sounding Like A Jet Engine Taking Off? This Cooling Pad With Its Whisper-Quiet Fans Will Keep Your Device Cool Without The Noise Pollution

    Laptop on a cooling pad with three blue LED fans, illustrating clever hacks for solving dumb problems efficiently.

    Review: "After searching multiple different fans I settled on this one for the price. You definitely get your value for the money. The fan works great at keeping my laptop cooled while also being very quiet. I like how it keeps my laptop propped up and sturdy making it easier to use." - Donielle Walters

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    David Morgan
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fan supplied with your laptop is quite sufficient to keep the laptop at operating temperature. The reason it's so loud is that there isn't enough airflow (if you have the laptop on a flat, hard surface like a desk). Raise it up by a small amount, and there will be enough airflow for the fan to run slower and quieter.

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    #27

    Say 'Goodbye' To Cramped Workspaces And 'Hello' To A Desk Setup That's As Comfy As Your Couch! This Retractable Keyboard Tray Slides In And Out, So You Can Maximize Your Desk Space

    Ergonomic keyboard trays and wrist rests set up on office desks showcasing smart hacks for better workspace comfort.

    Review: "Finally a keyboard tray that is long enough and has enough depth for my erogonomic keyboard and mouse and my knuckles arent hitting the desk. So very happy. and the way it attaches is simple and easy just make sure you dont have anything in the way of the attachment clamps" - Suzanne

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    #28

    Prevent Your Cables From Forming A Horrifying Rat King In Your Backpack With This Travel Cable Organizer Bag

     Prevent Your Cables From Forming A Horrifying Rat King In Your Backpack With This Travel Cable Organizer Bag

    Review: "Excellent for storing all my cables, accessories, compact tripods, etc. Keeps everything organized. Great material. It is indeed waterproof." - Tatiana Rivera

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    #29

    Prevent Spaghetti-Related Crime Scenes In Your Microwave With The Help Of This Magnetic Microwave Splatter Cover

    Prevent Spaghetti-Related Crime Scenes In Your Microwave With The Help Of This Magnetic Microwave Splatter Cover

    Review: "It stays on ceiling of microwave until you need it..no more taking it out and putting it back in when you don’t need it. One less annoying little task if you use your microwave all the time. I really like this item." - S. Straiges

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    Sly Schlang
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But will it stick to the ceiling of an already disgustingly dirty microwave? Or will it squeel "eww groce" and pop right out? Asking for a friend.

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    #30

    You Can Finally Stop Playing A High-Stakes Game Of Tetris With Your Hangers Thanks To These Space Saving Hanger Hooks

     You Can Finally Stop Playing A High-Stakes Game Of Tetris With Your Hangers Thanks To These Space Saving Hanger Hooks

    Review: "Such a unique approach to hanging clothes but it works fantastically! A super value for the money. Saves so much space in the closets!" - Nancy Curtis

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    Laserleader
    Community Member
    1 week ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just layer multiple shirts on one hanger, works well for outfits or just a bunch of tank tops.

    Organized kitchen drawer with knives and utensils neatly arranged using clever hacks for smart storage solutions.

    Review: "This drawer organizer for my knives is exactly what I was looking for! I didn’t want to spend a lot for an item that is mostly hidden. It’s the perfect size for my drawer. It’s made out of pliable soft plastic and is easy to wash. My knives fit perfectly in the slots. I highly recommend and would purchase this again." - Island Gal

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    Laserleader
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ancient device, a thousand versions exist.

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    #32

    Mince Garlic With A Little Bit Of Gothic Flair Using This Very Silly Gracula Garlic Crusher

     Mince Garlic With A Little Bit Of Gothic Flair Using This Very Silly Gracula Garlic Crusher

    Review: "Super cute!!!! Easy to use and works well. It's not too big and crushes enough garlic (I've had up to 7 cloves at once) each time. It's a tad bit annoying to get the garlic out of the grooves, but not deal breaking. It's really easy to clean. I just hand wash it. It's quite sturdy, as well." - Amazon Customer

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    SchadenFreudian Psychology
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, it sounds like a pain in the åss to clean. If it has to be hand-washed, I’m not buying it. I’ll keep on buying those little jars of minced garlic at the store.

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