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.
A Potato Ricer. My wife thought it was dumb as hell, until she made the best mashed potatoes we’ve ever had. It’s like a massive garlic press for potatoes
Also great for hash browns. After shredding but before cooking, give them a press in the ricer to get the liquid out. Don’t push them all the way through, though.