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What is something really stupid you purchased that turned out far better than expected? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by RanchOnPancakes to c/asklemmy

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I bought a piece of 1.5 inch stiff foam to try to fix a sag in a bed. It didn't work but having that thick piece of solid foam around has been a life saver.

Need something flat to put a laptop on? Throw it on the foam. Going to be doing something that requires you to be on your knees for a while? Get the foam!

It went from stupid purchase to something I'd gladly replace if it broke.

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[–] ObviouslyNotBanana 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The best dog toys seem to be the children's plushies att IKEA. They are built to be abused.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Quite ironic, considering IKEA popularized cheap disposable furniture.

[–] ObviouslyNotBanana 9 points 1 year ago

I'm guessing it's because requirements about children's toys are pretty strict here in Sweden.

[–] Buddahriffic 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Compared to other particle board furniture I've had, I'd say IKEA produces affordable furniture rather than cheap. I don't go for the bottom tier stuff (which tbf does look cheap), but the IKEA furniture I've used has lasted well so far, including through a move (some disassembled, some moved as is). It's all still solid while I had an expectation that it would end up flimsier after a move.

[–] scutiger 5 points 1 year ago

Ikea has cheap-ass furniture and high-end furniture as well. The more expensive stuff tends to be quite durable.