Recent comments in /f/BuyItForLife
gourdeonkeek t1_jecqvni wrote
Reply to comment by Vairman in Parker Jotter purchased when I started working 35 years ago by GoodGuyGlocker
Ah yes, I hadn’t considered the jabroni factor, but that does make sense
bigattichouse t1_jecqign wrote
lurkinislife t1_jecq1mj wrote
Reply to comment by Lumpymaximus in Zojirushi rice cooker. Cooking rice to perfection 15 years and counting. by Spudcommando
Do your kitchen appliances tend to usually look disappointed in you?
Cheesepleasethankyou t1_jecpv4k wrote
Reply to I live in Sweden. I’m tired of my happy socks being unhappy all the time after only wearing them 3 months or so. Anyone recommend some durable socks for normal activity day to day use? (available in EU) by P0llydog
Sometimes this happens if you’re buying socks that are too small for you
EzriDaxCat t1_jecptww wrote
Reply to comment by VinnieTheGooch in Parker Jotter purchased when I started working 35 years ago by GoodGuyGlocker
Amen. I thought I lost my Raden VP once and about had a gorram heart attack!
joecarrasco t1_jecptm0 wrote
Reply to I live in Sweden. I’m tired of my happy socks being unhappy all the time after only wearing them 3 months or so. Anyone recommend some durable socks for normal activity day to day use? (available in EU) by P0llydog
Feetures - lifetime guarantee!
I’m just not sure if you can find them in Sweden.
viscog30 t1_jecpt8j wrote
Reply to comment by 11Kram in Parker Jotter purchased when I started working 35 years ago by GoodGuyGlocker
That's amazing!
chickenwithclothes t1_jecpfso wrote
Reply to comment by SamuelsSteel in Parker Jotter purchased when I started working 35 years ago by GoodGuyGlocker
But I managed to keep hold of most of my Jotters, even though they’re under 10, just bc I liked them so much
MichaelW24 t1_jecp6hv wrote
Reply to I could never replace these hangers. by 1961tracy
All the motorcycle jacket hangers that I've gotten over the years are like this.
Can also search for those and find heavy duty hangers meant for leathers, my leather jacket weighs 9lbs! Your regular clothes will be just fine.
couldbeyouornot t1_jecox9m wrote
Reply to I could never replace these hangers. by 1961tracy
omg, right? I have one or two of those and i'll never rid of them.
couldbeyouornot t1_jecnuy0 wrote
Reply to comment by teslonelf in Good, sturdy, and inexpensive cardboard boxes by teslonelf
yeah, a box that had chips in it has had no wear and tear.
you just need a tape gun and some packing tape. a reinforced bottom with tape is always smart, and way cheaper to do than buy a 12$ box.
good luck with your move!
Quail-a-lot t1_jecnmyv wrote
Banana boxes are good, but if you want regular sized boxes - go to Home Depot instead of U-Haul. Same size but much cheaper.
teslonelf OP t1_jecn875 wrote
Reply to comment by InevitableArt5438 in Good, sturdy, and inexpensive cardboard boxes by teslonelf
I don't think those will work for everything, but for my desk, bathroom, and kitchen drawers, those would be perfect, thanks!
Sunshinehaiku t1_jecn4tq wrote
Liquor stores.
teslonelf OP t1_jecmu79 wrote
Reply to comment by couldbeyouornot in Good, sturdy, and inexpensive cardboard boxes by teslonelf
Yeah, definitely not expecting lifetime usage, but sturdy enough to actually make it to my new apartment would be great. I didn't think about the corner markets that really push the volume on snacks, but those do have some nice sturdy boxes.
PuzzleheadedFood8773 t1_jecmjv7 wrote
Reply to comment by 11Kram in Parker Jotter purchased when I started working 35 years ago by GoodGuyGlocker
Wanna share a picture?
LiveLearnCoach t1_jecmiwg wrote
Reply to I could never replace these hangers. by 1961tracy
We have a constant influx of wire hangers from the dry cleaners. Makes up for any lost/destroyed hangers.
I would like such broad hangers for my jackets, though. Better to keep the shape.
couldbeyouornot t1_jeclqgu wrote
our storage unit place had a little debbie snack truck that would throw it's boxes in their dumpster every tuesday afternoon, and they were always clean and rigid and good boxes. this was good info for many moves.
I don't think it matters "what kind of box", you just need to find a place near you that doesn't want them.
i've bought like, 6 boxes in my life. there is no BIFL cardboard box. just get some gently used boxes and tape em up real good.
InevitableArt5438 t1_jeclh7x wrote
I get interlocking stackable vegetable boxes at costco from the box bin. Other stores have them too but costco has more of the larger sized ones. If you need the top covered get a smaller box and put it on top without anything in it. The best part is they are FREE
Tancrad t1_jecjwqv wrote
Oooh finally something I have also.
I need to get a blue insert the once I've had is black. I'm very pleased to know they have been supporting those cartridges for ever.
unravelledrose t1_jecjwer wrote
Reply to comment by teslonelf in Good, sturdy, and inexpensive cardboard boxes by teslonelf
Get some packing tape and you can put them back together.
If you want to buy new ones, home depot/Lowes have heavy duty ones that work for heavier items.
teslonelf OP t1_jecjbzt wrote
Reply to comment by unravelledrose in Good, sturdy, and inexpensive cardboard boxes by teslonelf
I've never had them last longer than the trip from the old home to the car. Also, most of the stores around here break them down as soon as they're empty.
glitteringgin t1_jecj1oc wrote
Reply to comment by jamesphw in Wondering if anyone could give me recommendations or point me in the right direction when looking at gas ranges? by OriginalKid
Reply about your bullet points ^ Caveat: I have zero experience with induction.
Depends on your fuel. Propane produces a hotter flame than natural gas. I have used both.
Simmers, eh, I have a very old (32 years) Hardwick, and I use a heat diffuser when I need a low heat for simmering, depending on the cookware I'm using.
I agree with pita to clean, because my range does not have sealed burners! That option was available, but was above my budget when I bought it. I think they are pretty much standard nowadays, though. :)
I guess a comparison of costs of electricity vs natural gas/propane could be a factor in OP's decision. It was in mine.
IsPhil t1_jeciw31 wrote
Reply to comment by TheGreenShepherd in Zojirushi rice cooker. Cooking rice to perfection 15 years and counting. by Spudcommando
Except maybe their water bottles. I've had a zojirushi bottle for 3 years, and ever since the second year it'll leak sometimes when I tilt it. Apparently you can put the cap on wrong between refills. I've never had that issue with other brands before.
Lost_Impression_7693 t1_jecr1c5 wrote
Reply to [Request] High quality women's leather sandals by surfergirl_1
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