Recent comments in /f/BuyItForLife

SeaBillydeluxe t1_je8cb8m wrote

Had my first pair for 2 or 3 seasons. Bought a new pair last October, they leaked within a month. Muck warrantied them but 3 months later the new pair has a small leak. I do on average 5k steps a day to their credit, but for $160, I think I’ll try something else out next season. Anyone try the xtratuff equivalents?

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ruselstiltskin t1_je8asgm wrote

That grimy feeling might be some sort of build up from fabric softener if you use that in your weekly washes. The build up is like a waxy substance that might speed up discoloration and also prevent the fabric from breathing. Once I’ve stopped using that my clothes and sheets and towels seem to last longer.

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sindark t1_je8a4no wrote

You may want to read up on how gas stoves impact indoor air quality. Those pretty visible flames are by definition incomplete combustion, meaning volatile chemicals are being emitted from incompletely burned fossil methane. If you are worried about toxins in your environment, fossil fuels are a questionable choice.

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HalfPint1885 t1_je89j61 wrote

I have a Whirlpool gas stove and I like it. One of the main things I like is that there are five burners, and only one big grate across all of them. It means I can move pots and pans around without worrying about tipping them or finding a space for them.

The main downfall is that cleaning it is a bitch. No matter how often I wipe it down, it always seems to have a layer of grease on some part or another, because there is so much to clean, between the grate and the surface underneath, and even on the little burners themselves. I used to have a glass surface electric stove, and it was a breeze to clean up, I just didn't care for it with all my cast iron.

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UglyViking t1_je87evx wrote

Always boggles my mind when people come to these posts and say stuff like "these boots won't last a lifetime". I don't think there is a single boot made today that will last a literal lifetime, full stop.

Muck boots are fantastic boots. The biggest downside being that there is very little you can do to repair once they are worn enough. It's full on replacement. That said, they are fantastic boots overall.

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toastdruggedme t1_je877yc wrote

It looks like a good collar, but I checked out their website at this specific item. it states - Leather colors may vary. All leather items are made by Weaver Leather. This is not a LupinePet brand item and therefore, is NOT covered by the LupinePet Guarantee. So this collar does not have the lifetime warranty

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29stumpjumper t1_je877os wrote

Polywood makes really good stuff. Cast aluminum is another material that's great if it's always going to be exposed to weather.

We have a covered patio with Yardbird outdoor chairs and a couch and really like them. But with cushions I don't think I'd keep them in the elements.

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