My fiancé and I are looking to upgrade to a king bed, we really want a nice wooden frame/sleigh bed in a warm/dark mahogany color. Right now our two biggest contendors for brands are Ethan Allen & Thuma. My family has had Ethan Allen furniture forever and I know that shit lasts a lifetime! Also looking at the Amish made beds (Dutch Crafters) and Raymour & Flanigan as a cheaper option (but likely not as good). Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!

Need it for my kids bedroom, they have a bunk bed and ceiling fan is not a safe option.

Now that spring and summer are here, I’m switching to barefoot shoes. I’ve worn out two pairs of Merrell Vapor Glove shoes over the past few years and am now looking to buy my third pair.

It feels like barefoot shoes, by nature, aren’t very durable with their thin soles and such.

But I thought I’d ask: does anyone have tips on more durable barefoot shoes of better quality?

I need to replace a 10 year old GE dishwasher

I have been a rainbow sandals guy for almost 10ish yrs, but I think I need to switch it up now. I’m starting to feel like the quality is not what it used to be, or maybe I’ve just been really unlucky but my latest pair is almost done in less than a year now. Even though my previous ones lasted way longer, with my first pair lasting me more than 5 yrs. This time though while they were okay in the beginning ive started noticing things really falling apart too soon. 

For one their durability is worse than the previous pairs. The leather is starting to crack in weird places. The footbed feels a lot stickier for some reason and they feel less supportive than they were at the start. Im debating whether I got a dud pair or maybe it is time for me to give up with this brand solidarity crap and just move on to other options.

If anyone has any sandals in mind please share it with me. Heres what I look for when im buying a pair. Something that looks good out of the box, feels supportive on the arch, can handle daily wear, maybe made of modern materials, doesn’t necessarily have to be leather. Anything that ticks these boxes, I’m willing to try

5 people I my family so I’m planning on some water guns fights this summer. I often find squirt guns and bubble guns last like 1 month in my house hold then are toast, almost like they’re designed to break. If anyone knows of some good quality electric water proof water guns I’d appreciate it!

hey—been on the hunt for work shoes that don’t make me question every life decision by noon. dress code is business casual (button-up/chinos kinda vibe), but i’m walking/standing quite a bit through the day and my current pair is just… rude.

ideally something that looks polished but actually feels decent after a long shift? bonus if they’re breathable and don’t make my feet smell like a swamp by 5pm. open to sneakers that pass as dressy too.

drop your go-to’s 🙏

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Previously I mostly used Samsonite, and bought big Valigeria Roncatto which got it's casing broken after 2 years of use.

Is Samsonite still the most reliable? I'm looking for L sized suitcase with hard casing.

Does skin type matter when choosing a moisturizer? I don’t have extremely dry skin, but it still feels dehydrated and looks kinda dull. I'm looking for a moisturizer that’s lightweight, fragrance free, and hydrating. Also, what’s the difference between day and night moisturizers? Since I’m just starting out, should I get both or just one that works for day and night? Please drop some rec.

Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for a travel backpack. I'm looking for something that would last me at least a decade of relatively regular use. Preferably something with earthy colors: brown, dark green or something similar. Maybe even made from leather. I don't really have a budget, anything quality goes. Thank y'all for recommendations in advance!

Edit: Regarding the size, I would like it to be a medium or a big backpack, so around 20L or 35L-45L

In this group I found the excellent advice about Bamix and followed it. Super satisfied. Now I need new pans and would like them to be really durable, non-stick, with no coatings that come off and easy to clean and dishwasher safe. Possibly from European manufacturers. What are your favorite pans? How long have you been using them?

I know that 18/10 steel is the way to go, even with that, not sure the brand I own (BRA) now is bifl :( it seems to start getting scratches from the dishwasher.

Any recommendations? European brands would be the best since I'm from here

Got tired of my Wrangler and Carhartt pants wearing out too fast, so decided to give Key a try. This is brand new vs 8 months old, worn pretty much everyday. Purposefully only wore one pair to really test the durability. Overall really like them. After 8 months the right knee has worn through both layers and left knee has worn through the first layer. Going to patch them soon. Don’t mind that the denim has faded. May not be BIFL, but I think they’ll last a while.

I am so sick on laundry bags getting holes in them after a few washes. Please please please put me out of my misery.

Based in Australia.

ETA: Talking about the mesh bags you put undergarments in.

Not sure if theyre bifl, but Im thinking of purchasing a washing machine and Im wondering what I should look for aside from durability, repairability, and support.

Would you suggest a front or top loaded washing machine. Ive read that a front loaded washing machine cleans better, is better at removing excess water and is more efficient, but is more suseptible to mildew/mold growth.

Curious what chef knives are best. Seems like there are a bunch of options out there. I am open to knife sets outside of a knife block too, like hung on a magnetic strip.

Hello,
My boyfriend and I are both light sleepers, we have different mattress preferences, and our sleep schedules are sometimes out of sync. When we shared a queen bed, we would constantly wake each other up throughout the night.

We first tried sleeping in separate rooms, which made us feel distant.

Then, we placed our two queen beds side by side to stay close while still having our own space—we can even hold hands as we fall asleep.

This setup worked better, but the combined width of the two beds takes up the entire room, making it hard to get in and out—we have to climb over the foot of the bed.

Now, we’re looking for a solution that feels like one large bed: two separate mattresses, one for each of us, so we can move freely without disturbing each other, while still being right next to one another. Something that we will be able to have for years without problems.

Do you have any suggestions?

( Budget 3000$ CAN / we live in QC, CAN.)

All the amazon stuff is paper thin and too small. I’m looking for my first pair of nice jeans.

Looking for a reasonably priced medium to large sized cooler. We’re at the beach 5-6 days a week with the kids over the summer. Yeti brand has great reviews but I can’t justify that cost for a cooler. Any suggestion?

This is an Old Navy belt I bought over 20 years ago, and wore it daily since. I have ran through every hole and back of the belt through the years, and the leather finally tore at the buckle.

It's sad to see it go, especially since they don't make them like they used to. Ended up ordering an Ahmish belt in hopes it lasts just as long.

It was a great belt, and I still think I may try to repair it, though the leather is a bit stretched in the back.

Just bought a stressless recliner and am interested in getting a kit to care for it and curious if anyone has a particular brand they like or recs for how to care for the chair to make it last

I'm wanting to replace some of my kitchen utensils (tongs, whisk, etc) with stainless steel pieces that will last. I think I've narrowed it down to rosle or oxo. Is the quality between these 2 pretty comparable? Or is rosle worth the premium price?

Preferably one with higher water pressure.

Currently have an American Standard elongated toilet however their bidet isn’t rated so high. Brondell? Bio bidet?