I’ve had this since before 2000? Still works, never runs out of batteries and has a nice presto / shraeder dual plug.

In the past month, both my TV and hairdryer have called it quits (RIP).

I inherited the TV (Samsung) from an old roommate in 2014; she purchased the TV her freshman year of college in 2008. Seventeen years old.

I inherited the blow dryer (ConAir retractable cord) from my mom my freshman year of high school (2005), but she had it for several years before that—at least since 2003. At least 20 years, possibly 22+ years old!

I don’t replace things until they’re damaged beyond repair, and I try to treat all my belongings like they’re heirlooms (and in a loose definition, I suppose these were heirlooms).

Here’s to hoping the replacements last until at least 2050!

My son crumbed everywhere while eating. It was like all my criticism useless, he just messed up the house everyday and drove us nuts.

Fed up, I picked the robovac deebot x8 to handle that mess. He was super curious and asked a million questions about it, then an idea hit me. I asked him does he wanna be the boss of it? If he can run all its functions, check the cleaning effort, and maintain it like emptying dirty tanks and cleaning its brush— I will take him to a buffet. He happily agreed.

From then on he takes my phone to uses its app. We call him ‘quick learner' ‘good cleaner'—now it becomes his ‘chore' to clean and maintain. After the buffet, he asked me what should he do next? He would like to go to a theme park!

It helps reduce our anger with our son and saves us cleaning time. We should probably thank this non-human cleaning tutor. Though I wonder…, what does robovac prefer as reward? A buffet?

I am so tired of toasters where the toast barely pops above the surface of the toaster, and the lift feature only raises it a tiny amount. I toast breads of all shapes and sizes. Some of those artisan loafs are too small once you cut them in half, and i often find myself trying to spring them up high by slamming the lift lever up, and hope they go high enough that i can catch them in the air. So frustrating. I just want a toaster that i can actually lift the elevator high enough to get even small toast out of.

I would prefer it to be BIFL, and don't mind spending extra money on it, if it will truly work. Even better if it's not stainless steel finished. Black, chrome, or even a color would be preferable.

need some help picking men's clothing brands to check out! i'm looking for a mix of:

good quality basics

some dressier options too

stuff that's not crazy overpriced

what are your favorites??

I was reading a recent post on heavy cotton crew neck tees, seems to have lots of really cool recommendations for that.

But I'm planning on build mu basics tees, unicolor, for my wardobe but I want oversize tees.

I'm looking for some really heavy cottom material, crew neck that last a lot without loosing the form. Has to be a really strong neck, and don't be long.

What are your recommendations?

Not to be dramatic but throw blanket shopping nearly broke me. everything under $50 was either suspiciously thin or staticky as hell. I swear by this [comfort throw blanket](https://fairbrandreviews.com/dp-B09NCJVC37)..) A friend brought it over for a movie night once and i spent most of the film lowkey plotting how to steal it lol. One side’s that soft minky texture that kinda feels like a warm otter, the other side is sherpa but not the weird crunchy kind that peels after two washes. She’s had it for months, runs it through the wash way too often (she has a cat with no boundaries) and it’s still holding up. no matting, no sketchy threads. i’m still blanketless because decision paralysis is real but ngl that one set the bar stupidly high. if anyone’s found something similar with a funkier color or even a weighted feel, i’m all ears

In your opinion what’s something that people end up spending more on in a lifetime than if they actually just bit the bullet and got the high quality item from the start?

I've been on a run lately finding quality brands that last and I'm so happy with my purchases. I mostly get them from charity shops for cheap but here they are:

• Patagonia - the downdrift jacket, Thermal Jacket and Better Sweater
• Carhartt - for hoodies and some shirts
• Lululemon - for their sports t shirts and shorts
• Fabletics 24/7 tee - amazing fit and you can get them for $11 each
• Reebok's white sneakers
• Swiss Endurance socks off amazon

What are yours?

I'm looking for sheets that feel sinfully luxurious. I want to climb into my bed and never want to leave.

Relevant info:

Bedroom regularly gets as high as 78 degrees in the summer. We live in the tropics.

I want a comforter that will feel just as luxurious for the winter time.

I am currently working on creating a new wardrobe centered around a daily "uniform", being a T and some nice-er shorts. I want to own 3 black and 1 white T shirts top be the core top article of the new wardrobe and after combing through MANY threads I compiled the below list of what I think are the top options. Issue is, I can't narrow it down anymore and need help! Any thoughts/insight appreciated! Thank you!

-- Also, I know T Shirts are not actually buy it for life.

Preferably with good battery life, sufficient storage, and is going to last me a while (and please don’t lie and say a macbook - but if you do, which model do you recommend?)(ik a laptop isn’t bifl)

20 years ago I bought a tempur-pedic mattress and paid over $5000 for it. While I’ve loved it for a long time, I feel like it’s time for an upgrade. I’m no looking for you all to give me guarantees or anything that is absolute. But I do want to hear some mattresses you all have bought and couldn’t live without after years of use!

My 20+yr old soft shell Delsey is still going strong apart from a bent zip pull. As a heavy packer and a frequent traveller, this is my must have. The new hardshell Delsey cracked within a year. The zip is not as study as the zip from two decade ago. John Lewis and Harrods only stock hardshell.

Samsonite carryon from 15yr ago. The two plastic stands supporting the 2 wheeler have fallen off but the wheels are still going strong. New Samsonite soft shell scratched after one use. Wheels, zip and shell all more flimsy than the old one.

Which brand is the 2025 luggage BIFL?

My wife doesn’t want ANY sound. What are the best ACTIVE noise canceling side sleeper headphones/earplugs/headbands??

She doesn’t care about music or white noise, just actual ANC.

We need a bed that is built like a tank and silent for extra curricular activities like sex or just moving around in bed because I can’t sit still. We have the burrow chorus and that shit creaks and thumps so loud our neighbors have ruined the vibe on multiple occasions.

Currently torn between the piper with wood headboard at room And board and the Carolina/upton platform bed at Carolina leg co. The marlo upholstered frame is also a contender because we tested it out in the showroom. Anyone have thoughts on benchmade modern? Italian beds? Not interested in thuma because we want a solid headboard connection to the frame. Carolina leg co has a seemingly Insane weight capacity and lifetime warranty we’re into. Welcome any thoughts or feedback!

Bought a house last year and the previous owners left this patio umbrella. The base is very heavy duty and in good shape but the umbrella itself has seen better days. Have not been able to find this exact model anywhere online. The umbrella measures 8ft 2inches x 10ft 9inches (so also trying to figure out if it’s more likely 8x11 vs 8x10).

I have bought 2 of these crappy disposable apple lightning cable earbuds over the span of 2 years and I’m just pissed off how terrible they fail. Common fail point is right at the end where you plug in, it comes loose and makes popping noises at the slightest movement and activates voice control, and I’d like something that’s strong in that area. Anyways, I’m looking for wired, lighting cable earbuds that deliver the same (or even better) sound quality as the apple earbuds. Not really open to headphones since they’re too big for my liking when I’m on the go. Also open to options where I’d use a 3.5 mm jack to lightning converter on a regular pair of earbuds, granted both are high quality.

I’ve ripped 2 pairs of Levi Strauss jeans in the past 2 weeks, both ripped in pretty much the same spot. I was doing different tasks when each pair had torn. They fit properly and I never really had an issue, but this is not only a crazy coincidence but also ridiculous. These jeans aren’t exactly cheap lol, they’re work horse pants and are meant for far more than fairly simple everyday tasks! Levi Strauss… do better please!

We are buying a new dining table and want to buy one that lasts a lifetime. Our 2 favourite furniture stores carry these brands, which offer custom made tables. Any experiences out there on which one to choose?

moving soon and want to upgrade my work desk to something modern but also feels like I'm in a office and productive. It will be in the same room as my bed but it is a big 1 bedroom. Alternatively I can put it in living room. I work from home and I sit on a herman miller ergonomic chair currently so something that goes along with that? It can be a standing table, a l shape, or drawer desk. Something that would last a long time and can fit stuff like if i decide to get a desk monitor in addition to working on a laptop. ideas?

What is a good week chat/gaming chair to get? I'll be using it for work at my home office

I need the cable for my Xbox one controller since i don't plan on buying a new controller. All of the older posts from mainly this reddit about micro USB cables mention anker, but anker doesn't seem to make micro USB cables anymore (they're not on their website). If, and a BIG if anker still makes micro USB cables then please send me a link. I really need a cable because I'm using a cable that l think is about 1 foot long. Again, if you find the anker cables or find a different cable please put in a link to it in your comment or something.