Although it sounds like something you might find at a futuristic movie, chances are that you have one in your house. In fact, you probably have more than one. Some folks have an entire invasion. What is the uni-tool and how is it costing you money? Read the following article to find out.
Okay, I won’t keep you in suspense any longer. A uni-tool is something that only has one use. A uni-tool usually, but not always, comes in the form of a kitchen device. At first, it seems indispensable. “If only I had that whoiswhatis, I could make perfect thingamjigs every time!” If you aren’t careful though, uni-tools can invade your home, costing you not only the money you spent on the uni-tool, but also the money it is costing you to house the device. Remember that every bit of space in your home is paid for by your mortgage or rent.
Take a cookie scoop for example. Sure it is functional, but wouldn’t you get much more milage out of a teaspoon or tablespoon to scoop cookies?
What about that gravy separator? You like to make chicken stock and chicken gravy from scratch, so it makes sense, right? How about pouring the broth into a ziploc bag, allow the fat to rise to the top, and then poke a hole in the bottom of the bag to strain the clear broth?
The secret, you see, is to avoid uni-tools at all costs. There are very few things that have to be for one use only. What about let’s say, a toothbrush? You definitely need one of those, right. Of course. But the toothbrush, once too worn for brushing teeth can move on to be used as a crevice tool or cleaning device. Anything that can have at least two uses (three or four are better) and is not necessary for your health, should be rethought. Even something such as bathroom tissue could have multiple uses: in the bathroom, as tissues for a runny nose, made into decorative flowers).
Are there any uni-tools that you just couldn’t live without?
Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, technology in the Computing Blog, and creating a home in the Home Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here.
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