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RecognitionOne395 t1_j5gvuh4 wrote
Reply to Sorel Arctic pack boots by devolution9
"Made in Canada" ... they'll last.
"Made in China" ... after one winter of mild use the rubber will start cracking on the side where it creases from walking, and the sole will separate from the boot.
I speak from experience.
Haunting-Register628 t1_j5gvgdp wrote
Best thermos for mate🧉 🇦🇷 🇺🇾
Quail-a-lot t1_j5gv7x5 wrote
Reply to Ideal BIFL durable powder room design by emorymom
We use an IKEA sink that is one piece. No countertop interface to caulk other than the faucet. I don't know how you are wearing down a cabinet. No tiling, vinyl plank flooring - make sure it is the waterproof and not just resistant. We built our own cabinetry including the medicine cabinet, use Blum hinges and slides and good quality finishes. Don't paint your cabinets unless you hate yourself. I avoid tile like the plague. If you want a backsplash, I would go with glass. One sheet. Fuck grout. Or have a custom countertop made with a taller backsplash. We did this in our kitchen so it goes right up to the bottom of the window trim.
If you want something other than drywall you could consider wood. Our toilet room and washroom are separate (don't ask, it's a weird house...you have to walk through the utility room to reach the toilet room) and we have v-groove in the toilet room.
F7xWr t1_j5gu7d6 wrote
Reply to comment by davew_haverford_edu in BIFL kettle recommendations by Batking28
how about protest
Agreeable-Tadpole461 t1_j5gtwxd wrote
Reply to Ideal BIFL durable powder room design by emorymom
We did plain white subway tile the same as you would install wainscotting. It has no "time", it's clean and finished looking, and we dress things up with decor.
unaccomplished420 t1_j5gtdvr wrote
Reply to These baskets have launched a thousand loads. Anyone else have these growing up? by geneorama
I have the green one. It's broken in a few apota so only gets used to store dive gear
SmplTon t1_j5gtabn wrote
Field jacket, camelbak, gerber
Quail-a-lot t1_j5gsz2i wrote
Everything I was issued was crap. Plus a good chunk of it I had to turn back in anyhow. The only gear I continued using was my Camelbak, and eventually I replaced that too. I'm sure that is still going strong somewhere, I was just sick of camo.
RavenFNV t1_j5gs8ls wrote
Reply to comment by Mantanafarmer in My lunch setup is all set for many years to come. by Leonardo_DuProprio
Yes!
cornertaken t1_j5gs7sl wrote
Reply to comment by lil-smartie in Waffle Maker for Large Family - BIFL Request by brettmancan
Did you need to change the plug out?
Unkemptwoman t1_j5grklq wrote
Reply to Sorel Arctic pack boots by devolution9
They are terrible on the knees!
Tyler5280 t1_j5gque0 wrote
Poncho liner, better known as the beloved “woobie”
upvoatsforall t1_j5gqtbu wrote
Reply to Sorel Arctic pack boots by devolution9
If these are reasonably new they’ll be going in the garbage within the next couple years.
hxmbyb t1_j5gqcj1 wrote
Reply to comment by fridayimatwork in Looking for BIFL packing cubes? by BlueMonroe
I went to 34 countries in three years for work and took Eagle Creek packing cubes on every trip. I still use them today.
Greasy-Choirboy t1_j5gpzog wrote
That handle looks like it would be slick. I like the knurling on merkur razors.
https://merkurshave.com/merkur-safety-razor-37c-hd-slant-guard-german-9037001/
WinkyNurdo t1_j5govct wrote
Reply to Recommendations for Bluetooth headphones? (Bonus points for availability on Amazon) by allan11011
My Beats by Dr Dre (with ear hooks and wired together) are still going strong after a couple of years. I use them at least every week day for several hours a day. I find the hooks super comfy.
hectorinwa t1_j5gonm8 wrote
Reply to comment by ElephantElmer in Clothing brands that don’t use adhesive or glue? by ElephantElmer
What types of clothing are you referring to?
SilverSaintLouis t1_j5gnuox wrote
I just receiced the medium sized one last week. It shaves almost like a Mach 3, very easy to clean, amazing shave. Im gonna save a lot in the coming years !
androgynouspear t1_j5gnfmk wrote
Reply to comment by iphone8vsiphonex in My lunch setup is all set for many years to come. by Leonardo_DuProprio
I feel old now. An iPod is a digital music player made by Apple, Inc. It was first introduced in 2001 and discontinued last year. I was THE gadget to have before the iPhone.
whitedragon551 t1_j5gkhzu wrote
Reply to comment by allan11011 in Recommendations for Bluetooth headphones? (Bonus points for availability on Amazon) by allan11011
For $150 none of the native apple products work which means you lose out on some sound quality and noise canceling features. It's a bit taboo, but my Galaxy Buds Peo were $150 when I purchased them new. 2 years old and holding strong.
chahan412 t1_j5gkcby wrote
Reply to comment by hilarymeggin in My lunch setup is all set for many years to come. by Leonardo_DuProprio
Always.
peterhanraddy t1_j5gk91c wrote
Do you only eat soup for lunch or do you put other food in this?
Radiant_Platypus6862 t1_j5gk037 wrote
There are synthetic garments that will have heat-sealed seams, not glued. I think aside from added embellishments, clothing is not typically glued. And if you want long-lasting clothing, embellished items would not be the way to go. Almost all shoes have adhesive, but I can’t think of a way to actually avoid those. I would say if you truly want items that are definitely stitched together, stick with natural fibers. Things made of cotton, linen, silk, and wool can pretty much only be constructed with actual stitching.
Complete-Damage9623 t1_j5gj58e wrote
Reply to Solid wood vs Veneer furniture? by ValkyieAbove
Maybe try looking for local people online or on Etsy. I ran into the same issue with most coffee tables being veneer but still being really expensive. I found someone 3 hours away on Etsy who can custom make one and it costs a fraction of what a solid wood table would cost from some of the high end furniture mills I was looking at.
Medium_Ad_6447 t1_j5gvxpj wrote
Reply to comment by WorshipNickOfferman in These baskets have launched a thousand loads. Anyone else have these growing up? by geneorama
3412 @ 34 years old? No it would have to be more like 22365…