20 people share the items that changed their lives that cost under $50.

Most of the things that improve our lives are time-consuming. Taking care of our relationships and bodies takes commitment and persistence, which is why it's so easy to stay on a hamster wheel of frustration instead of making things better.However, not all life improvements have to be massive and overwhelming. Decisions as simple as buying a helpful tool can make our everyday lives easier, while also imbuing us with a feeling of productivity.In a popular Reddit thread, people shared items under $50 that made their lives easier, and it's a refreshing reminder that not everything effective carries a large price tag.1. From daplayboi: Ear plugs for concerts. 2. From zcmini: A fire extinguisher. I didn't buy one for the longest time because I thought they were like $100-200. Then I was in Home Depot one day turns out you can get a small one for your kitchen for like $20! 3. From MortalGlitter: Forearm Forklifts. They are now pre-housewarming presents for anyone moving. Two people moved a front load washer downstairs and neither of us screwed our backs up in the process. Those suckers weigh a solid couple hundred pounds with the stabilizing weights and are unwieldy to boot but we were able to maneuver it very well with the straps. They are a brilliant invention. I can't recommend them enough. 4. From UncleKodeia: A carbon monoxide detector. Please buy one. I spent a few months not feeling very well and being tired all the time. Turns out there was an issue with my boiler. The readings weren't deadly, but way beyond a safe amount. At the best you can expect to not feel well, at the worst you could die alongside anybody else in your home. They're cheap to buy, even the fancy ones with the digital readouts aren't expensive. Please buy one if you haven't got one already. 5. From got_got_need: A 6-foot phone charging cable. Absolute game-changer for a few quid / dollars. 6. From 50Cent_tury: Heating pad. 7. From RogueOps1990: A portable car battery charger. Saved my ass and some friend's a**es numerous times. Don't have to flag someone down and get a jump from them. It's super easy with the portable charger and some also come with a USB port to charge your phone too. 8. From ALemonadeMaker: Blackout curtains. 9. From NeverStepD7: Coffee machine/ Rice machine. 10. From DidjaCinchIt: One of those little tools that can cut your seatbelt and crack your window, in case of an emergency. I have no idea whether it’ll work when the time comes, or if I’ll have the brains to use it, but makes me feel better that it’s there. 11. From ReadersReader: A solar panel car battery charger and a tire pump. Both can be purchased for less than $50 combined. 12. From Prank_Owl: A Swiss Army Knife. You never know when one of those tools might come in handy. There's lots of options to choose from. My personal favorite is the Victorinox Deluxe Tinker. 13. From Snackrattus: Just an extra pillow, for your knees. You'll lie straighter in bed, much better for your hips and back and improves sleep quality. And getting good sleep is incredibly important. 14. From kathvrt: A hydro-flask (the small ones are under $50 I think) or other insulated reusable water bottle. I fill it with ice and water and it stays ice cold for like 24 hours. No condensation either, which is a pet peeve of mine. Keeps me hydrated. Lasts forever. Great purchase. 15. From Shadowfury45: Rice cooker or Instapot Mattress topper Weighted blanket Box fan 16. From EADYMLC: A knife sharpener. You will wonder how you ever lived without one. 17. From Intelligent_Ad3167: A bidet. I think mine was $58, but I think you can get one under 50. It's been amazing, hardly using any toilet paper, feeling cleaner, and it's faster than wiping. I have no idea why people in the US don't use them more. 18. From zjanus89: No particular order: Self Draining Soap Dish, no more having to empty out nasty soap scum water. Nail trimmer that stores clippings, one less thing to sweep up. Refillable highlighter, great for students. Cheap fountain pen, way better than a disposable BIC. Elastic shoelaces, very comfy. Flat keyring, no longer feel like you'll tear out your nail if you need to take something off. Mechanical Keyboard, results may vary with under $50, but the ones I've got used were still leagues better than rubber domes. If you type a bunch or game a mechanical keyboard is great. Pencil holder, stop throwing away pencil stubs and use them up. Very good if you like to use fancy pencils and don't want to waste any. Bookstand, you'd be surprised how much more pleasant it is to read when you don't have to strain your neck. Lazy reader glasses, read in bed. Safety Razor, just as good as multi-blade ones and the savings add up. Tongue Scraper, seriously reduces bad breath. Tube Wringer, anything in a tube can be squeezed out. Toothpaste, expensive paints, expensive cosmetics, prescription creams, spreads that come in tubes, etc. With the wringer you get all the stuff out and leave nothing behind. 19. From 69DonaldTrump69: Plan B. 20. From Ahamidxa: Light blue by dolce and gabbana. I wasn’t into cologne before. But once I got this one it was a game changer, every time I where it some girl always compliments me and say I smell good or something along those lines, I highly recommend the scent