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The kitchen is a magical place where delicious things are born, but it's also a chaotic vortex where you lose at least one piece of pasta to the sink every time you cook. It's where you find yourself balancing a dinner plate on a package of floating chicken, praying it defrosts evenly. For every one of those tiny, specific kitchen frustrations that make you question your life choices, some genius has created an equally specific and clever solution. We've found the best ones that will make you look at your old, clunky methods and say, "Why was I doing it like that?"

Butter curler creating decorative curls of butter on a white plate, clever kitchen problem-solvers tool in use

Review: "It works exactly as promised. I no longer have to leave my butter at room temperature so that it can be ready when I need it. Which is often." - L. Keddie

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Scott Rackley
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3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope, they only work with fridge butter and only barely. Forget frozen, which all of them claim.

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    Swap Out That Sad, Soggy Dish Towel For A Stone Drying Mat That Literally Drinks Puddles For Breakfast

    Flexible drying mats holding kitchen tools and cookware, showcasing genuinely clever kitchen problem-solvers for organization.

    Review: "I have been on the hunt for a dish drying situation that didn’t take up a ton of counter room but also didn’t get saturated and smelly. This is a winner! dries quickly and folds nicely!" - Kasie

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    ttirreg
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This, this thing got my attention..

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    For Everyone Who's Ever Wanted The Iconic Stand Mixer But Doesn't Have A Sprawling Farmhouse Kitchen To Put It In, There's The Mini 3.5 Quart KitchenAid Mixer

    Red KitchenAid mixer on granite countertop next to a knife block and bananas, demonstrating clever kitchen problem-solvers.

    Review: "Really pleased with this purchase. Nothing came damaged and it works really well. My wife is really pleased with this. It’s smaller than the classic but I like how it fits under my cabinet and doesn’t take up as much space. We’ve had no trouble with the size of the mixing bowl. My wife isn’t a professional baker and it suited us perfectly. I also read on kitchen aids website that the some of the internal parts on this one is metal as opposed to plastic." - Will Britton

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    Stop Paying A Premium For Frozen Pb&js And Just Make Your Own Superior, Crust-Free Pocket Sandwiches With An Uncrustables Maker

    Hand holding a sandwich crust cutter on a kitchen counter with peanut butter and grape jelly jars nearby.

    Review: "My kids love uncrustables but I don't love the price. I was really excited when I came across this. They make the PERFECT uncrustable and I love that I can chose what is in it vs the options we get at the store. We have saved so much money buying this and making our own." - Valerie Russell

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    Let A Cheerful Little Flower Do The Nerve-Wracking Work Of Keeping Your Yolk Intact With A Daisy Egg Separator

    Hand using a clever kitchen problem-solver tool shaped like a flower to separate egg yolks on a granite countertop.

    Review: "Beautiful and practical. Price is expensive but I will have more fun make my cake." - Mercedes

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    Batwench
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just use your (clean) fingers, so much cheaper.

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    Manual rotary cheese grater on a kitchen countertop, demonstrating clever kitchen problem-solvers for easy shredding.

    Review: "Best kitchen device I have purchased in a long time. Works great. Fast easy clean up. Extremely easy to use. this product exceeds expectaion . Well built, worth every penny." - Anthony V.

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    Kitchen problem-solver slicing cucumber with a handheld mandoline on a black stove surface before and after use.

    Review: "I try to eat a cucumber every day for fiber, H2O and vitamins. It's an easy way for me to increase my veggies. I don't have knife skills so this chopper allows me to slice a cucumber in 15 seconds." - BoomerLiz 321

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    Jaya
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I use a peeler (that you use to peel potatoes), that creates lovely thin slices that are perfect for on sandwiches. It works extremely fast and a peeler barely takes up any space (and most of us already own a peeler anyway)

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    Some of these gadgets seem borderline unnecessary until you're in the middle of a culinary crisis. Then, suddenly, having a dedicated tool to stop your spaghetti from taking a dive into the drain feels less like an indulgence and more like a fundamental human right.

    Gas stove top with wooden-handled kettle and small wooden bowl, showcasing clever kitchen problem-solvers for cooking efficiency.

    Review: "I love them works great just what I needed saves alot of time in cleanup and looks great too." - Will tobin

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    Batwench
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tin foil also works, or oven liner things.

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    Your Whole Home Can Smell Like An Artisan Bakery Without You Having To Do Any Of The Actual Artisan-Ing Thanks To A Bread Maker

    Bread maker machine baking fresh bread and a person cutting the loaf, showcasing clever kitchen problem-solvers.

    Review: "Just look at it ~ it's gorgeous! It comes with a great little recipe booklet. It's super easy to use, you just put the ingredients in the insert, in the order that they are listed in the recipe. Set it and forget it. It does all the work for you. Your house will smell like a bakery and you'll have warm bread fresh from the oven. It's perfect." - Tammie G

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    Batwench
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These things are great for making Gluten Free bread. So much tastier than commercially available brands.

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    Teddy bear-shaped kitchen tool sitting in a bowl of brown sugar, showcasing clever kitchen problem-solvers.

    Review: "I was about to toss my brown sugar and decided to try this item out first. It was solid before I placed this in. I was so amazed at how great it works. It can be used for other items too, but I only needed it for sugar. Love this!" - Rosa A. Figueroa

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    FlamingZombies
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A piece of bread does the same thing as terra cotta in brown sugar or anything else that solidifies.

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    Kitchen problem-solvers using a strawberry slicer to prepare fruit toppings for toast on a blue plate.

    Review: "My daughter and I chopped 2 lbs of strawberries in minutes. Think the blades are plenty sharp not to mention you get 3 cups to rotate. Just rise right away to avoid crusty food getting stuck" - Amazon Customer

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    Hand using clever kitchen problem-solvers scissors to cut a tomato over a fresh vegetable salad in a glass bowl.

    Review: "A chopped salad lovers dream! Works on everything... veggies, fruit, cheese. I'm thrilled that I bought it!!!!!" - Amazon Customer

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    Auntriarch
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The kind of thing your Nana bought and used once, and you found it at the back of the drawer when cleaning out her flat, and felt guilty about dumping it on the charity shop.

    Before and after images showing a cleaned stovetop surface as a kitchen problem-solver for easy maintenance.

    Review: "This works so well! The before and after is incredible. I thought my stovetop was ruined but this brought it back to looking brand new. I recommend it to everyone!" - k.b

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    Stop Sacrificing Your Pasta To The Sink Gods With A Snap 'N Strain

    Copper pot on stove with purple kitchen problem-solver tool draining water from cooked noodles efficiently

    Review: "Clips easily to all of my pots and works perfectly as it should." - Mama Byrd

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    A lot of adulting is just figuring out how to replace your chaotic life hacks with actual, purpose-built tools. It's time to graduate from using a random can of corn as a meat-submerger and finally give your kitchen the low-effort, high-reward upgrades it truly deserves.

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    Stop Losing The One-Sided Fight Against A Block Of Ground Beef And Get That Perfect Crumble For Taco Night With A Meat And Potato Masher

    Blue kitchen tool breaking up ground beef in a skillet as a clever kitchen problem-solver for easier cooking.

    Review: "I've only used it once but I'm already in love. I honestly don't know why I waited so long to buy this thing. It also feels sturdy, like it will last a really long time. Seriously, just buy it!" - BeautySchoolDropout

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    Shelli Aderman
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What’s wrong with a spoon? Or a fork? Or ANY other kitchen tool you might already have? 🙄

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    Quit Using A Random Can Of Beans To Stop Your Chicken From Floating Away And Just Use This Meat Defroster Claw

    Plastic kitchen problem-solver tool placed on packaged chicken in a sink, showcasing clever kitchen problem-solvers.

    Review: "Does what it says it does. I don't have a random large rock to use to hold down floating meat like the negative reviewers are saying. This solved an issue I've been having and it's great." - Aurora

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    Cee Cee
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ridiculous and another piece of plastic. Take the frozen item out 12 hours before needed and put in the fridge to defrost.

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    Blue fruit freshness saver placed among apples and leafy greens, a clever kitchen problem-solver for longer produce life.

    Review: "A friend told me about this and I was skeptical. I was wrong. The amount of money this has saved me in a short period of time makes it well worth the purchase." - JGA

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    Kim Steffen
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if I'm already old and weird?

    Clear glass bottles of olive and vegetable oil with pour spouts shown on countertop and being used in a kitchen stovetop.

    Review: "I love these! I got two and will probably get two more! Very easy to use and aesthetically pleasing as well." - Fifi

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    Give Your Kitchen The Slightly Unsettling But Extremely Useful Helping Hand-Mouths It Deserves With A Pair Of Silicone Denture Potholders

    Person wearing clever kitchen problem-solver mitts shaped like teeth, holding a pot with a glass lid in a kitchen.

    Review: "These pot holders are hilarious and a good conversation starter. They are thick and work well with heat." - whitney graham

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    Embrace The Delicious Irony Of Having A Tiny Vampire Do All Your Garlic Prep For You With The Gracula Garlic Crusher

    Vampire-shaped garlic press on wooden cutting board showing minced garlic inside, a clever kitchen problem-solver.

    Review: "My favorite kitchen helper... I bought one for my sister and my daughter too... they LOVE gracula too❤️🧛" - JMarie

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    Side-by-side comparison of a dirty and cleaned oven interior showcasing clever kitchen problem-solvers in action.

    Review: "I applied to oven and let sit for a few hours. Wiped clean with a sponge and used scrubby side of sponge for more stubborn spots. Then rinsed with misting of water and finished with paper towel. I also applied to the oven racks and cleaned those in the sink with a spray of hot water they came out pretry dang clean! Would recommend!" - Jess

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    Batwench
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bicarbonate of soda paste also works.

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