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There are hundreds of hand tools out there. Some tighten, some loosen, some pound, some measure, some bend, some hold, and some cut. But what do you really need when moving into that first apartment, condo, or house?

This is a curated, exclusive list of not-exactly-fancy fancy things we’ve really come to love. The kind of small upgrades that somehow make you feel like you’ve got your life together.

For too long has box macaroni and cheese been unfairly judged, relegated to late-night cravings and just feeling a little bad about eating it. But it’s only a few bucks, sometimes under $1, comforting, and it still hits. But not all boxes are created equal.

So your Thanksgiving contribution went down in family history for the wrong reasons. No problem, it's about the memories. But here's the truth. Cooking isn't a mystical skill bestowed on the chosen few. You too can absolutely impress with just a few hacks up your sleeve.