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#7

Lodge 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

  • ✓Pre-seasoned, goes from box to stove or oven
  • ✓Sears a steak, bakes great cornbread, cleans up easily
  • ✕It's heavy
  • ✕Some say 12 inches is smaller than expected

Verdict: worth it if you want one pan for the stove and the oven. Want something light? Go nonstick.

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#6

EUDELE Adhesive Shower Caddy, 5 Pack

  • ✓Well made and works great in the shower
  • ✓Looks good, no drilling needed
  • ✕Reviewers are split on the adhesive — some say it holds, others say it came off the wall

Verdict: worth it for a no-drill bathroom refresh. Want it permanent? Screw-in shelves are the safer pick.

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#5

Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set

  • ✓Easy one-hand use
  • ✓Smooth grinding, adjustable coarseness
  • ✕Several buyers say theirs quit within months
  • ✕Needs four AAA batteries per grinder

Verdict: worth it as a table gift if you want the look. Cooking a lot? A manual mill has no motor to quit.

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#4

Original Broombi Silicone Broom

  • ✓Great on pet hair, even on rugs
  • ✓Rinses clean and reaches under furniture
  • ✕Some say the head bends
  • ✕Buyers are split on whether it's worth the money

Verdict: worth it if pet hair is a daily battle. Mostly bare floors? A regular broom will do.

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#3

Tofuture Tofu Press

  • ✓Works well and cleans up fast
  • ✓Much easier than stacking books on it
  • ✕Some say a clip snapped after a few uses

Verdict: worth it if you cook tofu every week. Once in a while? A stack of books still works.

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#2

Apple Peeler Corer Slicer

  • ✓Solidly built, easy to use
  • ✓Peels, cores and slices in one pass
  • ✓Way faster than a knife
  • ✕Suction base: mixed reviews, some say it won't hold on the counter

Verdict: worth it if you make pies or applesauce by the bag. Just a few apples a year? A knife works fine.

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#1

Chicken Shredder Twist

  • ✓Shreds cooked chicken in seconds, fine and even
  • ✓Works on pulled pork and brisket too
  • ✕Meat sticks between the spikes
  • ✕Some say it slides on the counter

Verdict: worth it if you meal-prep chicken every week. Once a month? Two forks will do.

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