Muncie4
Muncie4 t1_isxa3pr wrote
Zero people online can answer this as in order to use any air handling item, it needs to be suited to the size of the space that it is used in. If in a bedroom, you need to post the square ft/m of the bedroom and only use it there with the door shut. If your bedroom is open concept, you need to post the square ft/m of the entire space served.
3 fans is a bit nutty, find the right size one and buy it. Chuck the other ones. Again...they are based on room size.
But first, you should visit an allergist and find the solution to your problem rather than shooting in the dark.
Muncie4 t1_ispzgf2 wrote
Reply to Have there been any studies done on "high quality" products lasting longer than their budget counterparts? by crushed-tomatoes
The data you seek will not be found. What you should do in future is ask:
I want a XXX product.
My budget is $500.
Then be open minded. Maybe what you want can be had for $300, the "budget counterpart". Or maybe you are told there is not BIFL version at that budget.
Best example of this is office chairs. So many people stomp in here and want a $300 office chair. Sorry, but that's not a thing....you want it to be a thing....but its not. And no matter how nicely you state it, you are Hitler. BIFL office chairs start at $1000. Then the survivorship bias crowd enters the chat. Then the "I got one on craisglist for $25" crowd enters the chat. It gets ugly real quick. But some BIFL stuff has a price floor....you aren't getting goodyear welted dress shoes for under $100...sorry, not sorry.
Muncie4 t1_ism7ufb wrote
Reply to comment by thisguydoyouseethis in Looking for a desk chair with a strong back. by thisguydoyouseethis
Strong back is not a thing in chair. You may think it is, but its not.
Again....mesh.....seat or back or both?
Muncie4 t1_islawr0 wrote
Your budget does not support a BIFL chair unless you find one used. Full stop. BIFL chairs start at $1000 and there is not such animal as a strong back chair...that's not a thing. Steelcase, Herman Miller and Human Scale are brands to search for as craigslist and other person to person sources are out there as are online used office supply stores.
And "with mesh" has many meanings. Mesh back are easy. Mesh bottom....you need to try those out as they have a different feel and are much harder to find.
Muncie4 t1_islaffr wrote
You are espousing that these are not quality, let's not do that.
There is zero substitute for Dr. Martens, let's put that to be first. Dr. Martens are Dr. Martens and no matter how many people say otherwise they are wrong as their sole and their stitching color is wholly unique. That's for looks.
Now to construction. Dr. Martens can be resoled though finding a cobbler who can do it is a bit tricky as they are goodyear welt-ish and require extra steps. And, yes...they have taken a knock in recent years as their quality has gone down, but that is NOT to say that they will tossed in the trash within 6 months like the internet says. The internet is wrong.
So will they last you decades like the days of old? Likely not. But will they served their purpose for a good long while? More likely than not.
If you are looking for this shoe based on the style, just get them. No every shoe is BIFL and there's no call for them to be. So if you like these, but these and be happy and know they will likely outlast your same price sneakers, so there's not a lot to cry about.
Muncie4 t1_isa1224 wrote
Reply to comment by I-XIV-IV-XXV in any good sound bars or dolby atmos setup? that doesn't break the bank? by harverdStud88
This. The is not a "good" subreddit. 99.8% of people here were raised in a sawmill and don't know what good is, but they do know what lasts a long time and within reason have no care about cost. You are looking for good and have a cost concern so this sub is not for you.
Muncie4 t1_is8bc23 wrote
Reply to Quality boots for work or dress down? by kaosburn
https://www.aldenshop.com/Store/DrawProducts.aspx?CategoryID=241&ParentID=94&PageID=&Action= Now if you give us a budget and a look, we can help better but your post has 0 detail.
Muncie4 t1_is3u35p wrote
Reply to comment by chinawcswing in Non-Insulated Apartments and Dual-Hose Portable Air Conditioners by chinawcswing
The top 3 list is absolutel with no variables. Yes.
Muncie4 t1_is3ocp0 wrote
The one for me is Shopvacs:
- You can and should buy the "vacuum cleaner bags" for them. They work just like the ones in your sweeper in the house and contain 99% of the dirt in them, so the interior drum and interior K&N looking filter stay Day One brand new forever.
- People call the wet/dry vacuums and use them as such. By people, I mean morons. These should be a single function device. Dry or Wet. Heck, buy two and label them Dry and Wet. Unless you are a Cleaning Nazi pre and post wet use, clean and dry the drum, interior K&N filter assembly and internals, it will develop SuperAIDS and smell like a dumpster fire at a Thai restaurant. I have a shop vac. Every human authorized to operate it knows it is never to be used for wet pickup or I will climb to the top rope and give them the People's Elbow. They also know to check the bag, where the extra bags are and not use it if they can't figure out how to change it.
Seems silly, but it smells like wine and roses on the inside and the interior is lickably clean. And I'm sure these actions will increase the lifespan by 50% or more vs. Suckitup Johnny.
Muncie4 t1_is3n2if wrote
The hierarchy of AC units:
- Window
- Dual hose
- Single hose
Choose wisely. And BE SURE you buy the right size one as they have BTU/Square Foot ratings and many just pick the first one they see. And sweat like Mike Tyson in a spelling bee because they picked one too small.
Muncie4 t1_is1bp2t wrote
Reply to BIFL chelsea (or similar) boots, but ethical (recycled or plant based leather) by audreylongwood
https://www.drmartens.com/us/en/vegan-2976-felix-chelsea-boots/p/21456001 Most would say that zero vegan leather options are hardy but these are as close as to what you want as are in my brain. They can be resoled but finding a source to do so is challenging as the soles are a hybrid goodyear welt. One source:
JD's Shoe Repair
7015 N Greeley Ave, Portland, OR 97217
Phone: (503) 287-7078
Muncie4 t1_is0s9ft wrote
Reply to BIFL recommendations for an air purifier/filter and oscillating room fan? by contradictoryhuman
We have no idea as you buy both devices based on room size and you have not provided it. You need to provide it. And you need a budget or I'll recommend a hospital grade PM1 unit that costs more than your car.
Muncie4 t1_irtvoa5 wrote
Reply to Looking for Mattress Vacuum by yztra
I have been on this subreddit since Nixon was in office and this is not a topic ever been discussed. And you'd be far better served by using a quality vacuum. And detection is not a thing....some vacuums have a dirt sensor but it really does nothing.
Muncie4 t1_irtv1oq wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Are there any reusable spray bottles with a metal sprayer head? by TOPOS_
Good I guess, never game it much though....its a normal spray not like a primatene mist.
Muncie4 t1_irqxn87 wrote
You are asking about combining several elements and giving a recommendation and that's not a thing. Reasons for fail:
- Price. We have no idea of your budget.
- Use case. Are these for use at your job in the smelting plant or as a Les Clefs d'Or Concierge at a five star hotel?
- Ethical is not a simple term. Sustainable materials. Sustainable employee wages. Fair Trade. Certified B Corporation. Woman owned business in Djibouti. We have no idea of what your idea of ethical is.
Muncie4 t1_irpr5pz wrote
Reply to All clad ranking and breakdown by blkmrsfrizzle
You are shouting into the wind. All Clad is not the best of the best, that's step zero. If you want the best of the best, do you have the budget to support that? A single Amoretti Brothers pan can run $400...to some this is nothing, to others its insane. What other people use bears no role on what you will use and will likely lead you astray.
If you want the best of the best, you must know there is no single answer. The best pan for searing a steak is likely the worst option for frying an egg both in size and material construction and the maker. I think you should ask for specific cookware that you use the most and budgeted for the people you are going to ask. Asking Aunt Edna for a 5 ply copper core All Clad set for ~$2000 is a big ask when all you do is make Ramen and need a small/medium sauce pan. I have a stainless skillet, a Teflon skillet and a cast iron skillet....all by three different makers at three different price points and used for different types of cooking to suit their strong points and/or whichever one is not dirty!
I get your question, but you need to simplify and focus. Use the search engine. Find a great stainless skillet brand (and All Clad is a good one), cast iron brand, non-stick brand, and/or carbon steel skillet. Then research sauce pans and sizes. Then unique things like grill pans, roasters, woks or other things that you will use. Unless you are going for Instagram likes with a perfectly spaced and arranged single brand/type/style of cookware, you will be best served by having a Motley Crue collection of pots and pans.
Muncie4 t1_irpooag wrote
Reply to comment by CoffeeBreak2 in Looking for a solid BIFL Dehumidifier that will allow me to sleep in "dry" conditions by xDisruptor2
- Edited.
- That means zero here. I've seen questions about air here 900 times this year so far and no one knows that anything to do with air is based on square footage.
Muncie4 t1_irpfiyr wrote
Comfort is a personal metric that no one can help you with. People think I'm wrong on this.
You do not buy brands for BIFL. You buy specific shoe types that are BIFL due to construction methods that allow repair or ones that are just naturally hardy through experience. For example...Red Wings is a brand. They sell shoes that will last 200 years. They sell shoes that will last for 20 minutes. How is one to tell?
What you want are goodyear welted shoes. The easy button for most is Red Wings.
https://www.redwingshoes.com/heritage/womens/CLASSIC-CHELSEA-03412.html?cgid=womens-heritage
https://www.redwingshoes.com/heritage/womens/Classic-Chelsea-03444.html?cgid=womens-heritage
https://www.redwingshoes.com/heritage/womens/6-inch-Round-03448.html?cgid=womens-heritage
You should visit a location and get fitted Al Bundy style as, respectfully, you do not know your actual shoe size. Ask for slip resistant long wearing shoes featuring goodyear welt construction. Get fitted and walk around in the shoe prior to purchase as most quality shoes come in a length and width metric which is an unknown concept to many.
Muncie4 t1_irpe801 wrote
Reply to comment by DooBeeDoer207 in BIFL Umbrella recommendations by Invisibug
TIL: Telling someone to use the website tools to get an immediate answer is being a dick. And user DooBeeDoer207 admonished people while providing no help to OP. OP asked for help, I didn't...help OP and leave me be.
Muncie4 t1_irpdx8z wrote
Reply to Looking for a solid BIFL Dehumidifier that will allow me to sleep in "dry" conditions by xDisruptor2
Zero people can help you as the #1 metric of dehumidifier purchase is based on the square footage served. Do you live in a 200 sq ft bedroom or a 2000 sq ft bathroom. And zero people can help for noise as that is a personal variable based on dB, Hz and your own hearing and annoyance levels so zero people and zero equipment documentation can help you with that....that's an in person opinion after the sale.
Muncie4 t1_irpdhoa wrote
Are you man, woman or attack helicopter?
What is your budget?
Black, brown or international orange?
All of the above apply to boots and gloves.
Muncie4 t1_irllshc wrote
Reply to BIFL Umbrella recommendations by Invisibug
I can recommend putting umbrella in the search box and hitting enter as this topic has been discussed an infinity of times.
Muncie4 t1_irj19ei wrote
The internet doesn't know what stylish is. https://s3.r29static.com/bin/entry/e62/x/2048675/image.png is stylish to some and ZOMFGlolWTFBBQ to others. And we don't know your budget. $10,000 coats are a thing. And we don't know your style/dress code as a Jean Paul Gaultier would work but having a hoodie featuring a live bird might not work with your job. You not wanting to be dressed for the artic does not help since 50%+ of Patagonia items ARE THAT METRIC. I recommend you go to https://www.schottnyc.com/ and see what you see as they are titans of the BIFL coat industry.
Muncie4 t1_irj0ck0 wrote
Reply to ISO a bifl laptop bag/briefcase, preferably leather, if not leather water resistant would be nice. by HossMontgomery
Every briefcase is water resistant as that's not a term with a metric. You buy waterproof items or you don't and this is a bridge you have to cross. +1 on Saddleback if you like the style and are OK with a heavy weight bag. If you cross the waterproof bridge https://zerohalliburton.com/
Muncie4 t1_it5gwmi wrote
Reply to Water Bottle: Plastic (BPA-Free) vs Aluminium vs Stainless Steel? Which is safer? by Fefolino