Recent comments in /f/BuyItForLife
pervavor t1_ja88pmn wrote
I don't want to be a negative nancy here but Everlane is not the leader in ethical/sustainable clothing companies that it's marketing would leave you to believe. Anything that is near that amount of fast fashion and or ships overseas cannot be sustainable.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/26/fashion/everlane-employees-ethical-clothing.html
edit for paraphrasing article: “Everlane puts a great deal of focus on ‘radical transparency’ and has made it a key selling point,” said Luke Smitham, a sustainability expert at Kumi Consulting in London. “But fundamentally, what they do is not any different from most mass-market fashion brands who do exactly the same, or more.”
“They do some good work, but I wouldn’t describe it as radical. The most radical thing about Everlane is the marketing.”
fordag t1_ja88jcu wrote
Reply to Corona 17-DK Kerosene Heater. Older than me(1987) and wonderfully heats my garage every winter. by biggswiggins
I grew up using one of those.
hammond_egger t1_ja88bn4 wrote
Reply to comment by FeeDisastrous3879 in Corona 17-DK Kerosene Heater. Older than me(1987) and wonderfully heats my garage every winter. by biggswiggins
Kerosene doesn't burn like gasoline. You can throw a match into a bucket of kerosene and the match will go out.
GlitterDancer_ t1_ja87x9c wrote
Reply to crossbody wallets VS purse by Single-Log-1101
Coach has a line of crossbody wallets that you might like. They make really low-key, not crazy branded, versions that are really great sizes. and their leather quality is regularly noted as really good by leather professionals. If you take care of them, they will last. *Edit to add* they have straps that detach so you can throw it in a large bag as a wallet or carry it like a purse.
LikesTheTunaHere t1_ja87lul wrote
Reply to comment by just_here_for_SFW in Nokia launches DIY repairable budget Android phone | Nokia by br_shadow
But did the road crack? Cause if it was a nokia the road would have cracked.
just_here_for_SFW t1_ja87iee wrote
Reply to comment by LikesTheTunaHere in Nokia launches DIY repairable budget Android phone | Nokia by br_shadow
Mine has fallen on the road while riding a bike. Screen didn't crack. 10/10 would recommend.
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ZukowskiHardware t1_ja86j15 wrote
Reply to Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
If it is made in France, it is worth it, everything else, probably not.
SmittyFjordmanjensen t1_ja85xfo wrote
custom built instead of just having it shipped overseas? It's not ideal but I'm assuming you can have these products shipped to you regardless of where they are from.
Bruyere_DuBois t1_ja85qzv wrote
Reply to comment by Arcade80sbillsfan in Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
At this point, it's looked like that for years, and it doesn't affect the use of the pot. I'm fine with it being a reminder to pay better attention when cooking with dairy 😄
colicab t1_ja85qbb wrote
Reply to comment by pizzanado in My dad has used this same alarm clock since 1992. by pizzanado
That’s why it works!!
Educated_Bro t1_ja8590v wrote
Reply to comment by pussayforlife in Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
Enamel Dutch oven pot along with enamel frying pans I will attest to - most used items in my kitchen
swagsthedog96 t1_ja847ci wrote
Reply to comment by scummy_shower_stall in Corona 17-DK Kerosene Heater. Older than me(1987) and wonderfully heats my garage every winter. by biggswiggins
We did to keep the humidity level up.
heyyohighHo t1_ja83cz3 wrote
Reply to comment by pussayforlife in Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
Imo yea, I like the mugs too.
FunkyForceFive t1_ja82yn1 wrote
Reply to comment by fenek6665 in Corona 17-DK Kerosene Heater. Older than me(1987) and wonderfully heats my garage every winter. by biggswiggins
If it reduces your life span that make it more buy it for life right? Not my take on this sub but i guess it has a certain logic.
ChalupaCabre t1_ja82kgt wrote
Reply to comment by Harupia in Corona 17-DK Kerosene Heater. Older than me(1987) and wonderfully heats my garage every winter. by biggswiggins
AvGas is just 100 octane (aviation) gasoline that also has a small amount of lead added to it.
Jet-A fuel is refined kerosene, used on turboprop and jet turbine aircraft. Kerosene is considered #1 diesel fuel and typical car/truck diesel is considered #2 diesel.
Anyway.. definitely not the same.
ClnSlt t1_ja822ue wrote
Reply to Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
I enjoy my casserole dishes and pie pans. They work quite well and have never chipped.
We’ve had issues with enameled cast iron overheating on electric stoves- you have to be really careful. Nowadays I only use them for liquids because I’m afraid of hurting them.
Loud-Opposite-9736 t1_ja81jq6 wrote
Reply to My original popsocket I got free from a bar in 2018 finally gave out. Survived 2 phones and 3 cases and 5 years of use. Never once doubted it. Time to replace for a new one! by flatearthmom
Then there’s me… my 2 and a half year old rips the whole thing in half where it’s irreplaceable
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_ja80oyd wrote
Reply to comment by Bruyere_DuBois in Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
If you haven't on that discoloured bottom, try some bar keepers friend. Powdered cleanser.... it's more fine and made of something else that escapes me at the moment but works great on them at removing stains.
Awesome stuff...my stainless looks brand new all the time too.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_ja80gll wrote
Reply to comment by Diplogeek in Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
Don't aspire for "better" if yours suits you
Name on a pan doesn't get you life points or anything.
I have a bunch of Aldi enameled cast iron and it's awesome and works great. (I detailed what I have in another reply in this thread). My buddy with some lecreuset comments when he sees mine that he likes my lids better....and handles on my pans better. He's an older Italian man whom which we're good friends and he and I both enjoy cooking.
For example I have some All Clad stuff. (Stainless) I also have some SALT brand (bed bath beyond house brand). I actually like the SALT stuff better (lids and handles)....more comfortable better seal. The pans themselves have better handles. The heat distribution is pretty much the same so performance is the same. Got whole set for what one of my All Clad costs.
Name just doesn't really mean anything if you know what to look for.
Fruitndveg t1_ja808vk wrote
Reply to comment by bezerkeley in Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
Got a no name one from Amazon off the outlaws years ago, still going strong. I wouldn’t pay what le creuset charge, it’s a middle class status purchase at this point. I’m sure they’re great but enamelled cast iron is enamelled cast iron. Treat it right and it’ll treat you right. There’s not much more to it.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_ja7zmjp wrote
Reply to comment by pussayforlife in Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
Honestly I've had awesome luck with Aldi enameled cast iron.
Make sure to open it in store and check it before you leave. I've done that and I have the lasagna pan, a large braiser, dutch oven, sauce pan, oval roaster (awesome for chickens), a smaller dutch oven (lids for all last 5) and a fry pan and griddle mark fry pan.
So 8 (13 if you counted lids separately) pieces from Aldi, all in probably about $170 (hit some on clearance and such but even full Aldi price would have only been like $230.
These pans aren't going anywhere anytime soon. I treat them like any enameled cast iron should be and they absolutely perform.
edhitchon1993 t1_ja7z8su wrote
Reply to comment by bezerkeley in Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
We've a 30 year-old Le Creuset and it's going well, some damage to the coating over the years but it's still useable.
My mum also has a 15 year old one which is great, but then she also has some Aldi ones of about the same age which are in just as good condition - and she uses them more because they're smaller - the only issue with them was the knobs which cost about £3 to replace.
slowfashconnoisseur t1_ja7ylx5 wrote
Reply to comment by thedudefromsweden in Are my Red Wing boots beyond salvation? by thedudefromsweden
Oh shoot, sorry I didn't see the rest! Apologies if I sounded rude!!!
snoop_ard t1_ja8a2vj wrote
Reply to comment by pussayforlife in Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
I usually buy mine on sale from Williams Sonoma. Don’t really focus on colors, it helps in tracking the prices.