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omw_to_valhalla t1_ja9g89n wrote

Reply to comment by DEADB33F in Corona 17-DK Kerosene Heater. Older than me(1987) and wonderfully heats my garage every winter. by biggswiggins

The directional heat works well for me. I point it right at myself in the morning when it's cold and I'm doing my computer work.

Once I get moving for the day, I usually turn it off. My work is active enough that I stay warm.

>But yeah, for any of these make sure you have good ventilation and preferably a CO alarm or two.

Definitely. I open a garage bay door.

>costs 10x less to run.

Work pays for my fuel. They waste so much money on other stuff, my kero cost is negligible 😂

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newsmansupreme t1_ja9eqro wrote

Reply to Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife

I love both my Dutch oven and my enameled cast iron skillet. If they're the main line products made in France, they're very much buy it for life. But the reality is yes, you are paying a good bit for the brand. A Lodge for a third of the price is going to do just fine and hold up close to, if not just as well. If you don't find value in having the brand name and the conversation-piece aspect of owning a Le Crueset, get the Lodge. I personally do think those things do have some value more so than a lot of the people on this sub. I love the Le Cruesets as decor just as much as functional cooking tools.

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Muncie4 t1_ja9dafz wrote

Reply to Request: looking for women’s leather loafers for work by da91392

https://www.rancourtandcompany.com/collections/womens-best-sellers

You need to realize you have a real shoe size. Wide is not a size. 5E is a size. https://www.rei.com/assets/pdf/printable-brannock/nb-printable_brannock/live.pdf or you can visit a shoe store and use their Brannock device to measure your foot. Good news is BIFL footwear often comes in exact width sizing.

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jw3usa t1_ja9cbn6 wrote

Reply to Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife

Absolutely, my 5qt braiser is my desert island choice. Big enough to cook lobsters, spaghetti, as a frying pan, as a steamer using the heavy lid, or a roast in the oven. They also make a simple wine opener, which I would classify as BIFL as it is sturdy and a pleasure to use. Assuming there is wine on the above 🏝️

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vmflair t1_ja9cbkv wrote

Reply to Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife

Been collecting Le Crueset cookware to use for 30 years. I currently have 4 saucepans, two dutch ovens, two casserole pans, a non-stick frying pan and a lidded paella pan (all enameled cast iron). Only the non-stick pan has any significant wear, as the coating is damaged and flaking a bit. Otherwise, just some minor chips, bottom wear and staining to the interiors. I always wash them by hand and am careful to avoid chipping the enamel, but I literally use everything on a regular basis and the sauce pans daily.

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lucyfell t1_ja9btns wrote

Reply to Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife

I went with staub because I kept seeing them at local restaurants and figured if anyone would go BIFL it would be someone running a low margin business who needs stuff to survive rough and frequent use and doesn’t want to pony up cash for new shit all the time 🤷🏻‍♀️

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drumsonfire t1_ja9a1ad wrote

Reply to Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife

All my enamel Dutch ovens have performed well and I have a vintage 8” enamel frypan that’s still great although somewhat discolored on the cooking surface. Probably from the 70s.

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