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4. Single-Use Kitchen Gadgets
The avocado slicer, the banana holder, the garlic peeler… these gadgets promise to revolutionize your kitchen, but often end up as clutter in your drawers after a single use. They take up space, are rarely truly essential, and often break easily.
Before succumbing to the next infomercial’s allure, ask yourself: Can I achieve the same result with a tool I already own? Most often, a simple knife and some basic kitchen skills will do the trick!
5. High-End Printers (and Their Ink Cartridges!)
That all-in-one printer with the scanner and fax capabilities seemed like a bargain…until you needed to replace the ink. Printer manufacturers have mastered the “razor and blades” model, where the printer itself is cheap, but the replacement cartridges cost a small fortune.
Consider how often you actually print things. For most people, a basic model for occasional use is sufficient. If you do a lot of printing, investing in a laser printer with more affordable toner might be a better long-term strategy.
6. Disposable Razors
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Those flashy commercials with celebrities shaving smoothly might entice you, but disposable razors are a sneaky money drain. The razors themselves are cheap, but replacement cartridges are outrageously expensive, and designed to dull quickly, forcing frequent replacements.
Consider switching to a safety razor or a subscription service that sends you replacement blades for a fraction of the cost. Your face will thank you, and so will your wallet!
