We’ve all been there. The remote for the garage door opener vanishes into thin air. Your favorite pepper grinder finally gives up the ghost. The specific power adapter you need for a project is buried on page 17 of a giant online marketplace, surrounded by a thousand things that are almost right. 

Finding simple, functional, and affordable items can feel like a frustrating treasure hunt. This is the exact problem a new wave of direct-to-consumer online stores is trying to solve. 

Among them is Everyday Goods, a brand that promises "Timeless Essentials." But in a crowded digital world, is it a legitimate source for what you need, or just another drop-shipper with big claims?