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Half of this is expensive, but the higher quality stuff usually is.
I highly recommend trying to buy good cookware (if you cook a lot). Even just one good stainless steel pan is a game changer. I've had some for 20 years and they still look new and aren't even coated in poison. I have no idea how much they cost these days, but I expect a lot more than a cheap one. Cast iron is a good alternative to stainless steel, but harder to maintain and can retain tastes/smells
An air filter if you live anywhere with air pollution (every city) or a fire season. The cheap option is to get a box fan and put a big central AC filter on it.
A plunger for the toilet and one for the sink/shower/tub.
Something to trap hair before it goes down the drain and maybe you won't need a plunger
A fire extinguisher
Yeah I've cycled through around 4 pans at this point they all go to shit. Definitely should invest in a good one.. Will look for BIFL essentially
Yeah I live in hazardous pollution all the time and nobody gives a fuck (I wear a mask, also for covid). How would it work, need to mount on windows? Never tried sorry for silly question
For hair down the drain I just use toxic chemicals that burn it overnight
I got a Winix air purifier and am very happy with it. ~$100+ for a "luxury" (health) item though
Stainless steel for cookware is the way to go
Lotion, keep your skin hydrated
If you own a car, one of those "jumper pumper" battery packs is a game changer. Can charge or power household items during power outages, is great for camping, and can jump start a battery or pump a flat tire. Around $100 at Costco
Edit: and yes, a robo vacuum is a game changer. I also got an electric mop (still gotta hand push it, but it has rotating heads and a sprayer) and it makes mopping a lot less miserable
I have an air purifier but doesnt seem to do that much and I have to run it with windows closed which sucks in the summer when allergies peak
I dont really use lotion as I have greasy-ish skin but dunno
Thanks!!