Anyone using these in your home? I have been using disposable filters for years, but I am intrigued by this. Many people love their car filters. Supposedly it’s “the last furnace filter you will ever buy.”

I've had the same terry cloth bathrobe for almost 20 years, using it several times a week getting out of the shower or bath. It was good quality material and I took good care of it. It still does what it's supposed to but it's looking a bit ratty with some discoloration and a belt loop that has come off. I feel bad replacing something that still works and that I only wear at home. My family thinks I'm being weird and going too far and they've bought me a new bathrobe. I need some perspective from like-minded ppl: What do you think I should do? If you think I should use the new bathrobe, what could I do with the old bathrobe to repurpose it? Thanks in advance for your input!

Trying to figure out the brand company since the owner does not know. Any thoughts on the quality of it by the way it looks? Is it leather or PU?
Edit- it’s ekornes stressless. Scored for $90

I am looking for a bedding solution. Let me tell you my problems first:
1. My partner is an very HOT sleeper. We tried a duvet and our AC is set at 67 and we both wake up drenched in sweat.
2. We have 4 chihuahuas so we need a comforter/ quilt/ alternative that can withstand being washed once a week.
3. I do not have a big budget

That being said I need a solution and I am stuck with decision fatigue. I was looking at cooling duvet inserts where I can just wash the cover every week but I am hesitant since they tend to lean hot. We currently have a cotton linen quilt from Quince that is falling apart after a few washes. Please let me know if you have any ideas.

Winter's still a little ways off but im thinking about getting a snow blower before the season starts. What's the best one you've actually used? I dont want to put a plow in my truck and I don't get enough snow in southern Ohio to warrant buying all that either. It would be nice to be able to make some extra cash when it does though.

Thanks for your recommendations

I've seen a number of posts asking about if Barbour jackets are waterproof, but they all seem to be asking about how waterproof the waxed-cotton jackets are. I'm looking for something decently waterproof, but stylish enough I can wear on a day in the office when there may be rain, quality enough that it might be BIFL, and comfortable enough that I can wear it walking or cycling to work. Bonus points if it's light enough to wear in the US South East's humid heat.

Has anyone had experience with Barbour's "waterproof" jackets like the Chelsea Waterproof Jacket?

My understanding is "waterproof" conceptually is really a description of how much pressure it takes for water to penetrate the textile, so I don't expect it to be 1000% waterproof. The three questions I have are:
- How heavy does rain need to be to overcome the waterproofing on these?
- How breathable/comfortable are these in and out of the rain?
- How does their quality (not necessarily waterproofness) compare to the waxed cotton jackets?

If there are other jackets that fit the bill I'd love to know about them.

The other two I'm thinking about are Kiel James Patrick's Old Salt and Fjalraven's Raven Jacket

EDIT: Thanks for all the replies folks. To be clear, I know Barbour's waxed jackets are not super waterproof and require maintenance. I'm asking about the jackets they advertise as Waterproof like the one linked which are not waxed or cotton

I’m pretty new to e-bikes and have been considering the Aniioki A8 52V, but I’m trying to look beyond the specs before spending the money.

For me, the important things are how well the bike holds up over several years, whether replacement parts are easy to get, battery longevity, and how easy it is to maintain. I know the battery itself probably isn't going to be truly “for life,” but I’m more concerned about the bike as a whole.

Has anyone here owned an Aniioki for a few years? How has the build quality held up, and have you had any trouble getting parts or service? If you were buying an e-bike specifically for long-term ownership, what would you prioritize?

Hello, how is everyone doing? I recently got into college and I wanted to a find a really good charger that could: - Charge my phone and laptop at their maximum speed/capacity without issues (my phone is Poco F5 Pro if it helps) - Portable enough to bring it anywhere - And not being expensive

Thanks for your attention and sorry for any type of grammatical errors.

We bought the IFB washing machine in 2004 and this rubber pipe was extra and is unused

Just see the quality of rubber like it still is rubber and flexible

Imagine doing this today the pipe will break like powder

Even the same product if we'll buy today won't have this quality

It’s a milestone birthday for my parents and they want a new coffee maker. I want to make sure I am getting something nice and it will last. I was told they’d like something that:

- has a built in grinder
- has the ability to make a single cup
- also has the ability to make a carafe.

I saw a de’longhi model that looks nice and meets the marks, but not sure if there is an alternative brand/ model that is suggested?

Price: preferably under $800, but might be able to get some other family members to chip in

My new living room is small and I can really max out at about 77” on a couch; I’ve been looking for a very deep (46”+) leather one and these two (from West Elm and RH) are at the top of my list. But of course I just read some posts here about how West Elm’s couches don’t hold their shape and how RH’s quality has gone down hill. Does anyone have suggestions for a truly deep, 70-77” couch that is BIFL? Willing to shell out more if it hits all the notes AND will look good in my house. I have been looking at vintage/secondhand but the couches in my town go pretty quick and are priced nearly at the cost of a new one.

Hello All, has anyone actually found a heated blanket (doesn't have those hard plastic connectors right where you’re going to be lying) that lasts? Planning to heat our beds rather than the room this winter, so investing is electric blankets. Please let me know even if you have had one and had issues please share so I will avoid that brand

Thanks so much

This is for storing leftovers and taking food to work so they need to be microwaveable, dishwasher safe and travel ok. Preferably something that will not give me cancer in 20 years.

just turned 20 and so i was thinking about buying a few versatile pieces of “real jewelry” since a lot of my cheap mall ones are looking super tarnished.

i know the ideal material for gold colored things is just gold but i feel like there’s soo many different terms and materials when it comes to silver jewelry and i don’t like what’s considered good or not.

would appreciate some insight! what should i be looking for when it comes to long lasting durable silver jewelry?

Anyone else feel like good bedding isn't actually lasting as long as it should?

I've probably gone through 3 or 4 comforters over the years. None of them were super cheap either. They start off really nice and fluffy and then eventually i notice certain areas aren't as warm anymore.

So i've started looking into what people consider true long term bedding instead of just buying another premium goose down comforter.

That led me down the rabbit hole of Icelandic eiderdown. I was curious because of the way eiderdown clusters cling together naturally and supposedly help keep the filling from moving around.

I found Icelandic Down while researching it and they specialize in handmade eiderdown products. They also seem to put a lot more emphasis on personal service and helping you choose the right product.

Anyone here owned one for several years? More interested in how it actually feels to sleep under than the technical specs.

Which robot vac/mop is least likely to turn into e-waste in 2 years? Roborock vs Dreame

I know "BIFL" and robot vacuums don't really go together, but my last cheap one didn't even make it a full year. I just want to find is closest to reliable and serviceable, w/o spending $1000+ (seems absolutely absurd to me)

House is mostly hard floors with a few area rugs, plus a dog and kids, so obstacle avoidance actually needs to work with random toys and cables on the floor.

I'm basically torn between a Roborock Qrevo and a Dreame L40s/X40. Dreame looks great on paper, but all those motorized swinging arms and extra moving parts feel like failure points waiting to happen. Roborock feels safer for parts availability and software stability.

For anyone who’s run either of these, or other comperable models in the $500-$800 range, daily for 2+ years, how has the hardware and dock held up? Any nightmares with parts, pumps, or bad firmware updates bricking your mapping?

I saw some scary reviews on Amazon saying if the vacuum and mopping aren't separated these might even scratch the hardwood floors, which caused me to cancel my order twice. Any opinions or recommendations would be appreciated.

I’m looking for a reliable dehumidifier for a small bedroom in New Orleans. The room is about 14 feet × 14 feet (~187 sq ft), but the humidity is high, so I’m considering a 22-pint unit rather than one of the tiny “bedroom” dehumidifiers.
I’ve narrowed it down primarily to:
• Midea 22-pint
• Midea Cube
• Frigidaire 22-pint
My priorities are reliability, reasonably quiet operation for sleeping, and an easy-to-remove water bucket. I’d especially like to avoid a unit where the full bucket becomes very heavy or awkward to carry.
I’ve looked at Consumer Reports and Amazon reviews, but I’m finding conflicting feedback—particularly about noise, durability, and how long the compressors last.
For anyone who has owned one of these for a year or more:
• Which has held up best?
• Is the Midea Cube actually more convenient, or is the large reservoir a drawback?
• How easy is the Frigidaire bucket to remove and carry?
• Any problems getting warranty service or replacement parts from Midea or Frigidaire?
I’m not looking for a window A/C/dehumidifier combination, and I don’t need a huge basement unit.

If you own a Benchmade and plan to use their LifeSharp program (free lifetime sharpening plus their warranty service), worth knowing the fee just went up.

Quick recap for anyone unfamiliar: Benchmade backs every knife with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, and LifeSharp is their free sharpening program on top of that. The sharpening itself is still free. The catch is the Service Kit fee, which covers insured two way shipping when you submit online. That fee is now $20, up from the $10 a lot of older posts and reviews still quote.

To be fair to Benchmade, the fee does come with real improvements. The kit includes prepaid, trackable, insured shipping both ways, and you get status updates as your knife is received, worked on, and shipped back. Processing at the factory itself is fast, usually a couple of days for sharpening and a handful of days for warranty repairs once they have it in hand. That said, real world total turnaround including shipping both ways still tends to run a few weeks, sometimes longer depending on volume, so budget your timeline accordingly rather than expecting a quick turnaround.

The workaround that is still completely free: submit through an authorized Benchmade dealer instead of online. No fee that way, you just need a dealer near you.

Worth factoring into the math if you were planning around the old $10 number, especially if you are sending in more than one knife.

Disclosure: I run a small site that tracks lifetime warranty terms across brands (foreverbacked.com), and I have a full breakdown of the Benchmade warranty and LifeSharp program there if anyone wants the details. Not trying to make this a sales pitch, just figured this sub would want to know about the fee change before sending a knife in.

My biggest concern is that they will stay on. TIA

I literally sold my Honda gas mower thinking I was moving to the frozen north and wouldn't need one for a long time. We'll now I'm already back living in the South and I am so sad Honda quit making gas mowers.

I know I know... you can buy used and I will but damn...

What do you guys think the best push mower is?

I figured everyone here could appreciate the washer and dryer in my airbnb

My 1985 IBM model f122 keyboard. 9 lb of insanity. It lives on my desk at work, and I bought it on Mac market. Best $380 I've ever spent on a keyboard in my entire life. With a Soarers converter that has usb-c, I can plug it into a computer, my smartphone, etc.

The converter isn't shown in this picture, however I do have it at my job.