Recent comments in /f/BuyItForLife
psimian t1_jdztaez wrote
Reply to Indian style cotton mattress. by [deleted]
We struggled with a similar problem and settled on a wool topper over latex. Wool is superior to cotton in terms of moisture and temperature regulation, and it is resistant to dust mites and bacteria. The wool topper has a cotton cover, so there's no direct contact with the wool (plus there's the mattress pad and bottom sheet on top of it).
It's the best of both worlds--the support and resilience of latex, with none of the temperature or moisture problems. The best way to describe it is that it feels like a brand new futon mattress (before they get compressed and rock hard) every time you lie down on it. Hands down the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on.
Edit: Almost forgot, you can dial in the support in this setup by starting with a relatively thin, extra firm latex mattress and wool topper. If that is too hard, add a softer latex topper between the wool and the mattress.
TomTurkey_WiiU t1_jdzt8cb wrote
Reply to comment by mangoes_n_rainbows in 25 year old Vasque Sundowners, bought new at REI in Albuquerque circa '97, hiking two days ago in Maui highlands by mangoes_n_rainbows
Vasque is owned by Red Wing Shoe Company, LLC. www.redwingshoeco.com/
RedWing has owned Vasque since 1964. www.vasque.com/discover-vasque.html
Vasque are now made in China and other Asian countries. www.hoodmwr.com/where-are-vasque-boots-made/
UglyViking t1_jdzspyf wrote
Reply to My Grandmother’s oven, circa 1966. Many holiday meals were cooked with love here, right up until the day she passed. Aside from one shattered glass door that was replaced, everything still works! by _Mr_Roboto_
My mother in law has one of these. It's the coolest looking thing, but for sure it's not as great as new ranges. I think the biggest thing is how long they last with little maintenance.
Sure, if you were to take both "new" out of the box and compare, than basically any new range would smoke this thing across the board (except maybe style points). That said, I think this would last longer at that same level than a modern range.
psimian t1_jdzr4vy wrote
Reply to comment by Unequivocalallity in Help Me Find a Decent Futon/ Bedding for Sleeping on My Floor? by Unequivocalallity
Exactly what they said. An ideal mattress is something that has increasing density and support the deeper you sink. Inexpensive futons, of which I have owned several, completely compress almost as soon as you lie down on them and you spend the night grinding your bones against the floor. Sleeping on just a topper has similar problems (done that too).
For me the minimum seems to be about 2-4 inches of total foam in two different densities as described. For packing into a car it also means you can take the mattress apart and stuff the pieces wherever they'll fit, and it's way lighter than a futon.
Muncie4 t1_jdzqkqj wrote
Reply to Indian style cotton mattress. by [deleted]
You need to google and not this subreddit. We cannot agree on mainstream mattresses, with the only consensus being that latex is the BIFL type, which many cannot stand mainly due to heat reasons. So if we can't agree on mainstream, you will get zero help with an esoteric mattress.
Junebug78 t1_jdzqcys wrote
Reply to comment by UncommercializedKat in My Grandmother’s oven, circa 1966. Many holiday meals were cooked with love here, right up until the day she passed. Aside from one shattered glass door that was replaced, everything still works! by _Mr_Roboto_
Like the innovative eye-level light that shines directly into your eyes?
cobrachickens t1_jdzqcq0 wrote
Reply to comment by gingerzombie2 in My Grandmother’s oven, circa 1966. Many holiday meals were cooked with love here, right up until the day she passed. Aside from one shattered glass door that was replaced, everything still works! by _Mr_Roboto_
I feel like Miele is loads cheaper in Europe 😳
gingerzombie2 t1_jdzpsw3 wrote
Reply to comment by cobrachickens in My Grandmother’s oven, circa 1966. Many holiday meals were cooked with love here, right up until the day she passed. Aside from one shattered glass door that was replaced, everything still works! by _Mr_Roboto_
The person above you linked a Miele brand appliance, they are a luxury brand and very $$$$
cobrachickens t1_jdzowc6 wrote
Reply to comment by SarcasticOptimist in My Grandmother’s oven, circa 1966. Many holiday meals were cooked with love here, right up until the day she passed. Aside from one shattered glass door that was replaced, everything still works! by _Mr_Roboto_
Oh my god appliances be expensive
Lylac_Krazy t1_jdzo90a wrote
Reply to My Grandmother’s oven, circa 1966. Many holiday meals were cooked with love here, right up until the day she passed. Aside from one shattered glass door that was replaced, everything still works! by _Mr_Roboto_
My ex had the same one in the house she bought.
Only reason to remove it was she redid the kitchen.
metamorphosis t1_jdzo5j0 wrote
Reply to My Grandmother’s oven, circa 1966. Many holiday meals were cooked with love here, right up until the day she passed. Aside from one shattered glass door that was replaced, everything still works! by _Mr_Roboto_
Turkish coffee lover ?
Based on cezve at the top of the oven ?
mr-pumps t1_jdzm9i5 wrote
Nice, and beautiful. But getting harder to get that silver halide film + developing!!!
MickeyRipple t1_jdzlkzx wrote
Reply to My Grandmother’s oven, circa 1966. Many holiday meals were cooked with love here, right up until the day she passed. Aside from one shattered glass door that was replaced, everything still works! by _Mr_Roboto_
My parent's house was built in 1951. It has the same range (different color) which still works perfectly. Just replaced the coils every once in a while. In my house, we've changed the range twice in 30 years.
Reostat t1_jdzkjwl wrote
Reply to comment by varia101 in My Grandmother’s oven, circa 1966. Many holiday meals were cooked with love here, right up until the day she passed. Aside from one shattered glass door that was replaced, everything still works! by _Mr_Roboto_
Well, just comparing to what I have now that I would miss:
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Induction with 3.7kW per burner, and flex zones
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Ergonomically useful oven space (extendable rails included)
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Consumer oven that goes to 300C
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Steam cycle for baking and cleaning
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Programmable baking/broiling cycle
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Preheating which doesn't take an eternity
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Energy efficiency
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More compact size for the same interior space as older appliances means more storage space in my kitchen
varia101 t1_jdzkaf1 wrote
Reply to comment by varia101 in My Grandmother’s oven, circa 1966. Many holiday meals were cooked with love here, right up until the day she passed. Aside from one shattered glass door that was replaced, everything still works! by _Mr_Roboto_
Yes i also have wifi in my kitchen
varia101 t1_jdzk86w wrote
Reostat t1_jdzk3lo wrote
Reply to comment by varia101 in My Grandmother’s oven, circa 1966. Many holiday meals were cooked with love here, right up until the day she passed. Aside from one shattered glass door that was replaced, everything still works! by _Mr_Roboto_
I think things can, but upgrading has become a thing now.
Like no offense to this oven, but regardless of if it was working or not, if I had it, I'd be looking to replace it. I can't even imagine cooking with that, compared to the modern appliances I have. The ergonomics look terrible, I'm assuming cleaning is a pain in the ass, those coils are the worst thing in the world to cook with, temperature control is likely not great, energy use is high, etc etc
Changes to consumer products happen a lot faster now.
Lizzie_Boredom t1_jdzic56 wrote
Reply to comment by 4RealzReddit in My Grandmother’s oven, circa 1966. Many holiday meals were cooked with love here, right up until the day she passed. Aside from one shattered glass door that was replaced, everything still works! by _Mr_Roboto_
$181??? You can find these at almost any thrift store for $5.99.
A3RRON t1_jdziaby wrote
Reply to My Grandmother’s oven, circa 1966. Many holiday meals were cooked with love here, right up until the day she passed. Aside from one shattered glass door that was replaced, everything still works! by _Mr_Roboto_
I mean, even for the time back then, that must have cost a fucking fortune! Dual oven, retractable electric stove top and electric control board? Daaaamnn!
varia101 t1_jdzi8xj wrote
Reply to My Grandmother’s oven, circa 1966. Many holiday meals were cooked with love here, right up until the day she passed. Aside from one shattered glass door that was replaced, everything still works! by _Mr_Roboto_
Wild to me that things Cant last ten years annymore
sandseller t1_jdzi53o wrote
Reply to To replace Diesel jeans-they are dead to me. Have 5 pairs, one type, Larkee, systematically wore in the crotch area and the company won’t help me without a receipt for jeans bought in 2015. What’s a good replacement brand for dress jeans I can wear in the office? by Pretty1george
Get jeans that fit properly. Blown crotch area is not always due to chafing but also because you wear ill-fitting jeans/don't wear them high enough so that there is a lot of stress in the crotch area everytime you spread your legs a little. Even super heavy jeans will have that problem.
Scared_Sherbet8530 t1_jdzgq7i wrote
Reply to My Grandmother’s oven, circa 1966. Many holiday meals were cooked with love here, right up until the day she passed. Aside from one shattered glass door that was replaced, everything still works! by _Mr_Roboto_
Where are the modern day versions of these! 1950s and 60s had such cool kitchen technology.
zilog88 t1_jdzg6md wrote
Reply to comment by chimpdoctor in I bought this Breville sandwich iron when I left home at 18. I'm now 50 and she's ready to go. by befarked247
Yeah, but it gets its rust back very quickly:)
mrsbebe t1_jdztlmo wrote
Reply to comment by x-Mowens-x in My Grandmother’s oven, circa 1966. Many holiday meals were cooked with love here, right up until the day she passed. Aside from one shattered glass door that was replaced, everything still works! by _Mr_Roboto_
Homes definitely have them. I have one that was installed in I think 2016? It's a double oven range. I'm a former interior designer that specialized in kitchens and we put double ovens in kitchens almost as a standard.