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Ottomachinen t1_jay0mux wrote

Reply to can't be a $60 chainsaw. spent $ 150 on maintenance and the thing works like a dream by mimic751

In a previous job, I sold Stihl products.

The MS260 is a model from the professional line. It will last you a long time. Good balance of power and weight.

That’s the second version of the model. The previous one had a fuel and oil cap that needed to be opened with a tool.

The MS261 replaces this today and goes for around 650 usd.

Good purchase.

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franksnotawomansname t1_jawywsk wrote

Reply to What's the Cadillac of house brooms? by PsychologyNo972

I have a horsehair broom and a corn broom from redecker. Both are amazing. I’ve had the horsehair broom for about 10 years and it still looks like new. I also love that it’s plastic free! I am really careful, though, to store it with its bristles up, which makes a huge difference.

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Lost_Band_1252 t1_jaw8d90 wrote

Reply to comment by POPCORN_EATER in Question about rice quality when using a Zojirushi rice cooker by POPCORN_EATER

Believe me I thought it was ridiculous to even wash rice and never did it. I would just scoop it out of the bag with my measuring cup, chucked it in my Aroma, added water to the desired line, and pressed cook! And to be honest what came out was “rice”. But it was by no means excellent rice. The difference—because after all, we are talking about rice….just simple, old, dependable rice, goes like this: For about 15 years I drove a 1990 Honda accord DX. This car was like my unwashed Aroma Rice. 240,000 miles, Dependable, took me across the country twice, did what it’s was asked to do, not too fast, not too slow, nothing special, radio stopped working, a/c went out, rear door handle came off, and it was definitely unwashed and filthy. But yet, it was still a car, and it still got me around. And I drove it in that condition for years. Then after that decade or so I was able to buy a brand spankin new 2014 Honda Civic SI with zero miles. Everything worked perfect! The A/C pumped out cold air, the doors all opened and shut, the sound system was great, and the car performed like a dream! It was beautiful, to me. I would go out for drives…just to drive! And it was jet black, so I washed it…a lot.

I learned to appreciate.

But in the end, it fundamentally did what my Accord had done for years. I took me from point A to B. But the difference was the enjoyment while underway.

That is the difference in properly washed rice.

I’ve had the cooker for about a year. No scratches. I only hand wash it, and only use the paddle that comes with it.

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LN4848 t1_jaw5uvi wrote

Reply to Washer/Dryer Recommendations by adreamplay

I replaced my 27 year old Maytag set with a Samsung front loading pair. Washer can easily handle queen sized bedding and clothes and linens come out quite clean. You do need to leave the door open until dry and wipe the seal to avoid mold (I have never had mold), and I have not had trouble with the door alignment. Get the drawers for the base—you can store soap and irons and sewing kits below. Also, if you are over 40, you will be glad not to bend or sit to do your laundry.

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pelican626 t1_javzton wrote

Reply to LAPTOP?! Yes, laptop. Framework, specifically. by Goldie1822

I have a Dell that is 10+ years old. My daughter (8) uses it as a web browser to access her schoolwork. I tried to give her a newer one but she likes it and it still works for all basic browsing needs etc. It is by no means a powerhouse but it is still used almost daily.

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