Recent comments in /f/BuyItForLife
agisten t1_jamixs5 wrote
Reply to Precision Screwdriver Set by Kentzo
Check out Project Farm on YT, but I’m partial to German Wiha Wera or Felo brand tools
DaleyLlama t1_jamieg6 wrote
Reply to Precision Screwdriver Set by Kentzo
Have you checked out IFixIt tool kits? They have a range of options and are great
bblickle t1_jal1bxv wrote
Reply to Kitchen cabinet and drawer grabber/grabbing tool? I do not care about price as long as it's good by WeakLiberal
Could you use something like these Cellphone Straps? They’re only about $2 each and my thinking was you’d just leave them attached by the small end and leave the big loops hanging. You could then just hook a finger or two into the loop to open. I liked this idea because they won’t slip off unexpectedly which I fear is the risk of most things you’d attach each time.
ChillinVillain9019 t1_jakwc6n wrote
Reply to Kitchen cabinet and drawer grabber/grabbing tool? I do not care about price as long as it's good by WeakLiberal
Former landlord here. Also, laws/regulations can vary depending on where you’re located. So, your “mileage may vary”, but… What I learned (the hard way) was that, if the medical diagnosis/necessity was disclosed upfront, the landlord was responsible for making sure the unit was “usable” but the tenant. Basically, a landlord isn’t allowed to knowingly rent to a person who wouldn’t obviously be able to reasonably live there (e.g. renting a 2nd floor unit w/o elevator access to someone who relies on a wheelchair, etc.). The flip side to that is, if they do, then they’re responsible for making the space “livable” to that tenant. In your case, that would mean swapping out the hardware for something more user-friendly to your condition. This would/should be an easy case in court if it ever got that far I would get.
If your condition entitles you to any kind of rental assistance that your landlord receives, reach out to that agency, and explain your situation and ask for a compliance visit. I can almost guarantee it’s be a slam dunk case for them.
Fortunately, the previous posters gave some awesome, easy solutions which would save a ton of frustrations if they work for you because few landlords take it kindly when they get tattled on.
skollywag92 OP t1_jaki3mv wrote
Reply to comment by Muncie4 in Has anyone found a car charger that would be worthy of the BIFL title? by skollywag92
Thanks dude! I was caught up in emotions this morning because my car charger that I recently bought takes like 6 hours to charge my phone. Hahahaha reddit has always been helpful so I figured I'd ask you guys. You're completely right though. Thank you for the sobering reply.
Muncie4 t1_jakh44k wrote
Your question has no answer, so you are going to get a spiral of advice without help. USB, cigarette, USB-C are the inputs. Apple to Samsung to Inductive charging are outputs. There are 10,000 places in 10,000 different vehicles where the inputs, outputs and places to charge your phone vary along with other subtleties like fast charging capacity of your phone vs capacity of the charger.
And you are discounting other options like a portable battery which can be used outside of your car's resources.
I'm sorry but the internet isn't going to help with this question. Buy what is practical for your situation and run with it.
HalfPint1885 t1_jakf2ti wrote
Reply to comment by sirfuzzitoes in Kitchen cabinet and drawer grabber/grabbing tool? I do not care about price as long as it's good by WeakLiberal
I agree. I'd either push from the ada angle or just switch them out myself.
Drok00 t1_jakcppw wrote
Reply to Kitchen cabinet and drawer grabber/grabbing tool? I do not care about price as long as it's good by WeakLiberal
It might be worth asking in a 3D printing reddit, they might be able to make something that attaches readily.
nevernotfinished t1_jakc93f wrote
Reply to comment by Assholesfullofelbows in Kitchen cabinet and drawer grabber/grabbing tool? I do not care about price as long as it's good by WeakLiberal
Great name!
Assholesfullofelbows t1_jakc2n6 wrote
Reply to comment by Earguy in Kitchen cabinet and drawer grabber/grabbing tool? I do not care about price as long as it's good by WeakLiberal
That's pretty rad my dude. Makes me happy to hear that you're taking an active part in not only your wife's career and self betterment, but also trying to help her help people. That's good wholesome type stuff right there.
Earguy t1_jakbozg wrote
Reply to comment by Assholesfullofelbows in Kitchen cabinet and drawer grabber/grabbing tool? I do not care about price as long as it's good by WeakLiberal
Thanks, my wife is an occupational therapist, and we often brainstorm adaptive equipment for her patients.
Assholesfullofelbows t1_jakaiww wrote
Reply to comment by Earguy in Kitchen cabinet and drawer grabber/grabbing tool? I do not care about price as long as it's good by WeakLiberal
Ooohh that's a great idea. Nice long tassels that are easy to grip but also look nice. Top notch idea
Earguy t1_jakacg0 wrote
Reply to comment by Assholesfullofelbows in Kitchen cabinet and drawer grabber/grabbing tool? I do not care about price as long as it's good by WeakLiberal
I too was thinking of something to attach to the stock knob. Could even be decorative like a macrame loop.
sirfuzzitoes t1_jak9e07 wrote
Reply to Kitchen cabinet and drawer grabber/grabbing tool? I do not care about price as long as it's good by WeakLiberal
I'm not a lawyer but they sounds like an accessibility/ADA issue. Regardless, if I were you, I'd just swap to more convenient drawer pulls and stash the current ones. If/when you move out, replace them.
Assholesfullofelbows t1_jak71eq wrote
Reply to Kitchen cabinet and drawer grabber/grabbing tool? I do not care about price as long as it's good by WeakLiberal
Try a kitchen towel, wrap it around the existing knobs or corners of your drawers and cabinets. Kind of a half knot situation, wrap it over the knob or through it and cross it up. You can the take the 2 tail ends in your hand and have increased leverage and grip
Electric_Sky_Turtle t1_jak5bep wrote
Reply to Thursday Boots - Worth It? by Cimon_40
I bought a pair of the captain boots in 2018 and they are the most comfortable boots I have. I do maintain them but it’s 30 minutes of work every 3-4 months. Warm and waterproof in the PNW and they’ve perfectly formed to my foot. No leaks, no loose seams or cracked leather. As long as the manufacturing quality hasn’t changed I would absolutely buy another pair
flatearthmom t1_jajgsr7 wrote
Reply to Thursday Boots - Worth It? by Cimon_40
Don’t buy any product you heard advertised on a podcast
skollywag92 OP t1_jaimgr2 wrote
Reply to comment by facebook57 in Has anyone found a car charger that would be worthy of the BIFL title? by skollywag92
Thanks for the input. Anker is usually my go to for chargers. Never had the car charger though.
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CamelHairy t1_jaik7i3 wrote
If talking about a battery charger. Mine is a Craftsman (who actually made unknown), it's switchable between 2, 5, and 10amp. It must go back to at least the late 80s.
facebook57 t1_jaiiqvs wrote
Reply to comment by skollywag92 in Has anyone found a car charger that would be worthy of the BIFL title? by skollywag92
These aren’t really BIFL but I’ve had good luck with monoprice and anker.
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OldMcTaylor t1_jaic76h wrote
I think I've only had one usb car charger fail and that was when my dog decided to jump on it and it cracked. Anker is usually my go to brand for that kind of thing these days but I've used all sorts in the past.
skollywag92 OP t1_jai9pdb wrote
Reply to comment by facebook57 in Has anyone found a car charger that would be worthy of the BIFL title? by skollywag92
Sorry, like a car phone charger. Should've been more specific.
waehrik t1_jamjedf wrote
Reply to Precision Screwdriver Set by Kentzo
Whia and Wera make excellent tools, but be aware that if you're using them for electronics that their ESD tools are not actually ESD safe.