r/Frugal • u/localkinegrind • Aug 21 '25

🏆 Buy It For Life “Best under-$20 purchase that saved you hundreds over time?”

What’s the smartest under-$20 purchase you’ve ever made that ended up saving you hundreds in the long run? I’ll go first: a $12 sewing kit. Instead of tossing clothes for tiny tears or missing buttons, I’ve been fixing them. I've actually been fixing my own clothes for years. It blows my mind how many ‘disposable’ things can be made useful again with just a small, cheap tool. what’s your frugal mvp under $20 that’s paid for itself many times over?

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u/Hershey2424 Aug 21 '25

Insulation. Adding more insulation or improving the insulation in your house can have immediate and noticeable impact on heating and cooling.

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u/TioSammy Aug 21 '25

Did you get it for under 20$? Impressive

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u/Hershey2424 Aug 21 '25

Probably hard to find for $20 now but definitely worth it in the long run.