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NY Times Wirecutter just put out their BIFL “Hall of Fame” list
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NY Times Wirecutter just put out their BIFL “Hall of Fame” list

Edit: Posted it here bc in the article it said to “think of these MVPs, which span a range of categories and prices, as some of our favorite buy-it-for life gems.”

What do y’all think, yay or nay?

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u/allcladusa — 10 days ago
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Found my white whale: Pre 2017 Speed Queen

Found this on marketplace for 75 bucks. Literally ran out the door to pick it up. Listing was probably 15 minutes old.

The seller messaged me while I was on the way that she was turning off the ad because so many people were messaging her.

It is suffering from a little bit of rust on the lid, but I will remove it and either replace it or remedy it. Beyond excited to have a washer that will last me the rest of my life!

u/taypat — 10 days ago
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Best filtered water bottle recomendations.

I've been wanting to get a filtered water bottle there's been a long time. I wanted to feel safer drinking water daily without paranoia of it being with tap metals, chlorine, etc...

Initially I was thinking about Larq Purevis 2, but i've heard some negative comments about it and don't know what to think about that purchase yet.

Then, I wanted to get a Clearly Filtered water bottle, but I'm european and the shipping was +100€, which is wild (so it's preferable that it's an european brand or that it has warehouses at europe).

I found LifeStraw Go water bottle, but I wanted to hear opinions.

My budget is 200€ max, but you can recommend any if you think it solves my problem.

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u/Left_Bug9878 — 6 days ago
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Everyday Shoe Recommendations? Boots Preference

Hello! Im looking for something that will be fine getting wet, muddy, and generally worn. I currently have Doc Marten AirWairs, Ive had them for ~7 years and they're fine and have been good for hiking trails and work but theyre starting to lose their grip and I want to get some new shoes. Whatever I get will be my only pair so J need them to be pretty versatile. Preference for boots but anything durable will do. Thank you!

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u/CommieTimeTM — 10 days ago
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Breaking La Z Boy Tradition...or Not?

I have sifted through Reddit and the rest of the interwebs and may be overthinking it, but I am looking to replace my La Z Boy recliner after 13 years. It has finally worn down in the padding enough, but worse, kids playing on it broke the frame and it is done for.

This past one did last 13 years, but was definitely not the same quality of the ones growing up in my household. I believe my father replaced the La Z Boy twice in 40 years with a family of 6. Still, I did buy it for about $500, which was cheap even 13 years ago, so I do not feel ripped off.

Now, I am able to afford more options and am struggling to find the one feature that La Z Boy has that nobody else does, or do they? I am hoping to get some ideas here. I am more of a manual and not power recliner person.

I like that La Z Boy can rock and the backrest is adjustable without the legs up. When reclined, I like the ratchet feature and the ability to still adjust the backrest. It sounds simple, but every other brand may rock, but the backrest is locked unless in the recline position. The others also do not ratchet in the reclined position.

I will consider any price point (I got suckered into Love Sac sectional for the main seating lol), but would really like to not break the bank. But really, I am loyal to the brand for these features only.

I appreciate your thoughts ahead of time!

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u/Difficult_Sea_8841 — 11 days ago