My partner swears by All Clad stainless steel pots and pans.

I’m a horrible cook and thought I ruined one when I burnt eggs and cheese to it- like a solid black layer glued to the bottom to the point of where if it had been a cheap pan, I would’ve just thrown it out. She had it shining like brand new the next day with no scratches nor sign of wear.

That’s what I thought. I was torn between that one and the P17 a while back.

Oh wow! Thanks for educating me. I was truly trying to figure out why any civilian would need to carry an AR (over more compact guns). But I can totally see using one to pick off dangerous animals and to intimidate people from harming people/property.

Serious question, since my buddy and I just had this debate. I keep a couple of shotguns for home defense at the house, and I carry a 9 on me and keep a 45 in the car. I’ve got plenty of other guns (ARs included), but unless we’re in a war or riot type situation, why would anyone need to carry an AR around? Are there shootouts with the cartel that aren’t being reported on? Generally, if someone is an imminent threat, a decent sized caliber handgun will stop the threat just fine.

Nice assortment. Is that a Kel-tec?

I’m in my first year at a office job and am learning this. We have a good amount of leave that must be used by the end of the year every year. So most of the office has been out these last couple of weeks trying to use it before they lose it. I did the same, but I still glance at my inbox. It’s been mostly empty- the complete opposite of how it usually is. If I had just worked instead, I could likely get by doing next to nothing since almost everyone else is out of the office. Next year I’m planning better.

I was never aware of this! I’ve got a bunch of these things plugged in all over my house that I’ve been using for decades. Thanks for educating me!

All clad all day. Bought a full set a few years ago and threw out all of our other pots and pans except for the cast iron skillet. I severely burnt some cheese in one the other night, like smoke detectors blaring and just straight black crud baked into the pan. I thought that I’d ruined it, but a spatula, some barkeepers friend, and elbow grease had it shining like brand new again.

I agree. This belt isn’t worn much. Regular use over 20 years would’ve faded that print into nonexistence. Also, any canvas belt that is infrequently worn can last forever, as they don’t have many wear points to degrade to begin with.

Wouldn’t it be much simpler to just get a projector instead? Or what we did- buy cheap tvs for the kid areas and nice ones for the kid-free zones (man cave, master bedroom, etc).

How old is her iPhone? The link you shared says the iPhone 14 Pro has the best camera.

Or just set a time limit for handing it out and adjust your distribution accordingly. I buy a large bag and give out candy from 6-8. If I run out, lights out. If it’s slow and looking like I’ll have excess, I give out extra. If I have a lot extra at 8, I just leave the cheap bucket out at the end of the driveway with a sign that says take one.

I don’t know of any that do it currently, nor would I trust them if they did. Rumor has it that the Apple Watch will get it eventually (2024 at the earliest, supposedly), but I doubt it’ll be as accurate as a standalone monitor.

Yeah they make me jittery. The caffeine delivery is definitely different than drinking coffee or even an energy drink.

I’ve been using a steamer for the many years too. I had actually never used an iron until I forgot it on a business trip and had to use the one in the hotel room. While there was a learning curve for me and it took a fair amount more time and work, I found the results considerably better than using a steamer. Also, depending on the material, there’s some clothing where the steamer just can’t fully get all of the creases out. Plus, in a hurry, if you need to put a long sleeved shirt on right after steaming it, it will form mini creases on the arms. It’s hard to describe, but basically a bunch of lines will form from the shirt being slightly damp and warm and the arm movement/bending. I didn’t experience this when I ironed my dress shirt and put it on right after.

Thanks for the tips! Definitely gonna try these out.

I’m far from a boomer, but you guys have really educated me on a few things and I’ll try vinegar. I was speaking strictly from a scent standpoint, as I’m a fragrance lover. But I wear cologne every day, so you’re right, dryer sheets are probably unnecessary in my circumstances.

How much vinegar?

People say this, but I’ve yet to smell a line dried sheet that smells better than one fresh out of the dryer with fabric softener.

Amazon “deals” have gotten me so many times with this nonsense. I’ve had plenty of crappy “high thread count” sheets from them.

Mine whines a lot when operating. The blow dry function has also stopped working. I don’t think it’s BIFL, as newer models are recommended after a few years.

Right? Milk lasts pretty long as is and isn’t super expensive. It can also be frozen. And then there’s powdered and canned milk if you just use it occasionally.

Good points

Sure, but at almost twice the price with similar durability. They’re both BIFL imo

Hylete used to make a few very durable bags (their gym clothes hold up well too). I loved them so much I bought 5 and use the others as luggage for the family. It looks like they’ve been discontinued, but you could check eBay.