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What is something really stupid you purchased that turned out far better than expected? (lemmy.world)

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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.

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[-] PixelPassport@lemm.ee 130 points 1 year ago

I needed a "lap desk" or something to put my laptop on, but I wanted it to be low-profile and I could only find a wooden cutting board. Now wooden cutting boards are the only thing I use as lap desks because most actual lap desks I find are super bulky.

[-] Dark_Arc@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

I also ended up doing this after my dad suggested it as an idea... and it's actually a really great suggestion, they work fantastically well for this purpose!

[-] PixelPassport@lemm.ee 20 points 1 year ago

Yeah it's exactly what I was looking for! The one I'm currently using was actually the only cutting board that was big enough in the store that I was in, so it has goofy cookings decals all over it 😂 cutting board with decals

[-] cokeslutgarbage@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago

It's a charcuterie board, not a cutting board, its for parties, the illustrations are telling you what kinds of snacks to put out. What a cool idea for a lap desk, it's so pretty and unique.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charcuterie_board

[-] PixelPassport@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Ah that makes sense. I've only seen charcuterie boards that have the trays carved into the wood. Either way, it works!

[-] Dark_Arc@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Mine is pretty plain; honestly, I find yours appealing in a sort of artistic way haha

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