Don’t Waste Money On These Pointless Kitchen Appliances

Electric Wine Opener, $18 - $70

For individuals who struggle with using a traditional corkscrew, an electric wine opener may offer some convenience. However, for most people, the contraption comes with more downsides than benefits. Priced anywhere from $18 to $70, electric wine openers still require a certain level of dexterity to hold them steadily over a slim bottleneck.

Indeed, electric wine openers are single-use devices that necessitate an outlet in your kitchen. In contrast, a traditional corkscrew is inexpensive, typically costing only a couple of bucks, and often includes a built-in bottle opener. Moreover, removing a cork doesn't necessarily require an electric mechanism; a manual corkscrew can do the job just fine.