We do a lot of run-of-the-mill purchases thru out the year that we don't think twice about, like toilet paper or toothpastes, etc. (yeah, I know toilet paper can also generate passion among some, but let's keep it clean here )
But some of my purchases keep me happy a long time after the event. Mostly this has to do with the tiny gem that nobody knows of, the extraordinary deal that saved me a ton, the incredibly useful piece I can't live without, or something a mix of all that.
Most of my purchases like these nowadays come from Amazon - they have become the go-to place for variety and choice and price. But not always. Others come thru too, at times.
Of all the things I bought in 2017, these are what come to the top:
Jen Manufacturing Inc 2" Poly Foam Brush (Pack Of 48) These redefine the foam brush. They are so firm they stand up to far more work than other foam brushes I have bought from HD/Lowes (The HF ones were the worst), and my finishing has improved dramatically just because of these. And they are as cheap if not cheaper than anywhere else!
GlideRite Full Extension Ball Slides When I had the bright idea of replacing regular deep shelves with shallow drawers, the cost of the slides was daunting, till I hit on these. They look cheap online, the package looked cheap when delivered, but boy they are great quality! They are strong, smooth, and precise. And the over-travel of 1-inch puts them over other regular full extension slides.
Alzazco Super hooks How many times have you wanted to hang something up that's not too heavy, but the push-pin is too fragile? These hooks belie their looks (and even seem unscientific) and deliver - they barely make a hole in the wall and are practically impossible to fail (I tried with much higher weight than recommended)!
HFS 1-2-3 Blocks I always wanted this block I saw on Lee Valley, but thought it was overpriced. Then I see this, and it's a pair of them for a third the price! They are as precise as I could ever need. Solidly built.
Mirka 5-Inch Hook-and-Loop Sanding Disks Another low-price-high-value find. Some reviewers say their hook-and-loop fail faster than the higher priced ones, but I am not sure about that - the ones I got from HD dropped off at around the same time-frame as these. And these are far cheaper, and very good quality!
But some of my purchases keep me happy a long time after the event. Mostly this has to do with the tiny gem that nobody knows of, the extraordinary deal that saved me a ton, the incredibly useful piece I can't live without, or something a mix of all that.
Most of my purchases like these nowadays come from Amazon - they have become the go-to place for variety and choice and price. But not always. Others come thru too, at times.
Of all the things I bought in 2017, these are what come to the top:
Jen Manufacturing Inc 2" Poly Foam Brush (Pack Of 48) These redefine the foam brush. They are so firm they stand up to far more work than other foam brushes I have bought from HD/Lowes (The HF ones were the worst), and my finishing has improved dramatically just because of these. And they are as cheap if not cheaper than anywhere else!
GlideRite Full Extension Ball Slides When I had the bright idea of replacing regular deep shelves with shallow drawers, the cost of the slides was daunting, till I hit on these. They look cheap online, the package looked cheap when delivered, but boy they are great quality! They are strong, smooth, and precise. And the over-travel of 1-inch puts them over other regular full extension slides.
Alzazco Super hooks How many times have you wanted to hang something up that's not too heavy, but the push-pin is too fragile? These hooks belie their looks (and even seem unscientific) and deliver - they barely make a hole in the wall and are practically impossible to fail (I tried with much higher weight than recommended)!
HFS 1-2-3 Blocks I always wanted this block I saw on Lee Valley, but thought it was overpriced. Then I see this, and it's a pair of them for a third the price! They are as precise as I could ever need. Solidly built.
Mirka 5-Inch Hook-and-Loop Sanding Disks Another low-price-high-value find. Some reviewers say their hook-and-loop fail faster than the higher priced ones, but I am not sure about that - the ones I got from HD dropped off at around the same time-frame as these. And these are far cheaper, and very good quality!
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