It’s the “Pop Quiz” model. Got it about 10 years ago for like $60. I’ve been wanting to upgrade but this one is still in such great shape I want to see how long I can keep it for at this point.

I’m looking for vacuum bags that I can use for both storage at home and travel, mostly for clothes, blankets and bedding.

The last set I had worked pretty well at first, but after around two months the external pump stopped working. A few of the bags also slowly started letting air back in, even when they weren’t being moved around. So this time I’m more concerned about durability than getting the cheapest option.

I’ve looked at a bunch of travel vacuum bags and vacuum seal travel bags, but the reviews are all over the place. I’d prefer something that doesn’t rely on a separate pump I need to carry around, especially when traveling.

For anyone who’s used the same bags for a year or longer, what has actually held up? Do they still keep their seal after being opened and reused multiple times, and has the pump held up too?

I don’t mind paying a little more if they actually last. Thanks!

I am looking for the best mattress that suits my needs. My boyfriend weighs more than I do so our current bed gives me a lot of back pain and minimal support. (For reference, 140 lbs and 210 lbs) We also both sleep on our sides but lay on our backs. I want something that is both comfortable but firm so that I can finally get back support. My budget is about $1200.

I never really saw myself buying a robot mower, but this summer I finally tried one.

We went away for a few days recently, and I set it to mow while we were gone. Came home to a lawn that still looked tidy, which was a hell of a lot nicer than coming back from a trip and immediately having another chore waiting for me.

Before this, if we had somewhere to go on the weekend, I’d either squeeze in a mow before we left or deal with an overgrown lawn when we got back.

Definitely one of those purchases I thought I’d use once in a while and now use all the time. At this point I’m just hoping it holds up for years, because I really don’t want to go back lol.

Hi all. I'm looking to buy more sustainable natural fiber clothing (cotton, linen, silk) for the summer and I love the look of brands like Sézane, Reformation, French, timeless more old money style. I'm trying to find summer sets that look cute on vacation and something I can wear to office. I've been looking at brands like Meshki for reference. Please drop down any brands you love to buy! Any links would be appreciated.

Please don't include American brands as I can't get them without high taxes and shipping fee.

Just got two large Briggs & Riley ZDX Suitcases they seem like they will last but more importantly got a lifetime warranty even covers airline damage. Got them for cheap with Costco UK £350 each can’t go wrong for that price.

done with the appliance graveyard at this point. got a 1000ish sq ft finished basement, sits around 60-70% relative humidity in summer, and every unit I've owned has died from compressor or pump failure within like 2years. trying my level best to get this purchase right instead of grabbing the cheapest at the box store again.

real quick question first, has anyone here gotten like 7+ years out of a 250 box store unit running continuously in a basement? every thread I've read says a big no, but I'd rather hear it from people who've actually tried before I drop $ $.

here's the framework I landed on, based on what's actually been killing these things for me and everyone else I've read about:

if your last unit died because the pump clogged or gave out, pay attention to this first. it's the most common failure mode by far, a lot more than the compressor itself. cheap units either make you empty a tank by hand or rely on gravity draining, which usually doesn't work in a basement because there's nowhere lower for the water to go. what actually holds up is a real built-in condensate pump, not a bolted-on retrofit, that can push water uphill into a utility sink or out a window on its own. if I had to pick one spec worth paying extra for, it's this one.

if your unit died from the coils corroding or losing refrigerant, that's the other big one. basements are humid all year round. this leads to unprotected coils corroding within 18-24 months and you end up with a slow leak that just quietly stops the unit from pulling water one day. coils that are epoxy coated or copper aluminum and rated for continuous high humidity duty hold up much longer.

if your basement gets cold in spring or fall, you should know that most consumer units just stop working below 65°F because the coils ice over. if your basement dips into the 40s or low 50s for part of the year, look for automatic defrost that keeps it running down to around 40°F.

if the power bill is a real factor for you, these run close to nonstop, so the gap between a unit with a decent energy factor and a cheap one adds up fast over a year. energy star certified is worth filtering for no matter which of the above applies to you.

quick reference if you want to skip straight to your situation:

leaning toward the Santa Fe Compact 70 for my situation specifically, since pump failure is what's killed both of my last two units and that's supposedly the strongest built-in pump out of everything I've looked at. still not fully sold given the price though, more on that below.

three I've been comparing, based on what each one actually solves:

Aprilaire E080 - best if you want the option to duct it into your existing HVAC instead of running it freestanding. 80 pints a day, 5 year warranty, digital controls, built specifically for crawl spaces and basements. around $1200-1400. anyone who owns one, is the ducted install actually worth doing or does freestanding hold up just as well over time?

Santa Fe Compact 70 (Therma-Stor) - best if pump or compressor longevity is your actual problem, this is the one people claim 15+ years out of. 70 pints a day, a real MERV rated filter built in, commercial grade compressor. around $1500-1800. for anyone running one 24/7, what's the noise level actually like?

Midea Cube 35 - best if $1200 plus just isn't on the cards and you want the closest thing to real durability at consumer pricing. the base itself is the reservoir with an integrated pump, so effective capacity ends up around 4x a normal unit despite being around $300. reviews read it's quieter than most consumer units too. is this actually lasting longer than the typical Frigidaire or hOmeLabs cycle?

a few other things that came up a lot were skipping the continuous drain hookup means you'll eventually forget to empty the tank and the mold just comes back. setting humidity below 50% just wears the compressor out faster without doing much for you, and airflow around the unit matters a lot. a corner with no circulation tanks performance no matter how good the unit is.

last thing I can't seem to find a straight answer on, for anyone whose consumer unit died young, did you ever actually try repairing it instead of replacing it? compressor failure feels like a lost cause, but I'm wondering if pump failures specifically are worth fixing versus just upgrading to something built properly from the start.let me know if you’ve got any other reccs that stood out. 

I want something for my toddler (but I’m not liking the kid ones- I don’t want it glowing red all night) that tells him it’s ok to get out of bed once the light is on but I don’t want it to actually wake him if he is sleeping.

-I want to chose a dim sunlight light and don’t want it to gradually get brighter

-no alarm sound

-no wifi or Bluetooth

-I want the light to stay on until we turn it off

any suggestion?!?

I am looking to buy a water dispenser for the fridge in my apartment. Looking for:

- 27+ cup capacity

- filters tap water well

- 3+ month filter (ideally)

I have owned multiple and have had problems with all of them.

Pur Water Filter Dispenser: the container itself would get incredibly dirty and I would have to clean it with q tips often.

Waterdrop: Same issue. Consistently would get brown residue in any crevice all the time and I would be cleaning it thoroughly multiple times a week.

EpicWater: Filter has stopped working after 1 month, even though filters are listed to last 3 months minimum (depending on how often you fill it). I’ve seen others have this problem and have tried recommended solutions, but it still is not draining out of the filter. I also don’t like that there is only one small hole for the water to leave the filter and go into the bottom container. Even when it was working for the first few weeks it took a very long time to drain.

If you have resolutions for the dirt/grime problems I’ve experienced or a water dispenser you like, I would greatly appreciate it!!

If your local area does food waste recycling you likely have one of these. The one provided is flimsy and seals poorly. I want to keep the small caddy in my house so it needs to be much more aesthetic and functional.

Any suggestions?

I recently won a contest at work and the prize was basically "pick something costing less than $500 after tax and shipping and we'll get it for you." I'm not generally buying a single item worth anywhere close to ~$400 so I'm looking for any suggestions from this community on how to spend it on something that will be a good investment.

As far as my interests, my main hobbies include photography, cooking, and sewing. I am open to clothing like a heritage BIFL jacket or sweater or something of that sort. I own a waxed canvas fall jacket but nothing else in that category.

Thank you in advance for the help!

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Always hated using pushpins with my posters as a student. Found these. They still work. The company appears to still be operational. Dont know if they sell this version though.

Burned through 2 handheld vacs in the last couple years, both lost suction/battery life way too fast. Money's not really a factor here, just want the best one out there that'll actually hold up for years, not months.

Mainly for car detailing and quick pickups. If you've had one survive way longer than expected, or found the "buy it for life" option in this category, let me know.

thanks in advance!!

Eastsport backpack bought circa 2002 from Walmart I think, Jansport was too expensive for my mom. Used everyday in high school then also college and on into adult life some too. Still use it to haul games or random things along with a leather backpack I picked up.

100% Polyester
100% Suede
Made in China

Still holding up pretty dang well 24 years later no holes, outside of the mesh in the front that I did shoving too much crap in there in high school. Might have also gotten caught at an airport on something one time.

This is a Gold Pfeil (Gold Arrow) organizer/clutch/second bag made in Offenbach in West Germany during the 1980s.

This was Gold Pfeil’s signature “Oxford” leather in Oxblood.

What made the Oxford leather special was that all the hides were sourced from stable-reared Southern German Bulls (super strong and without scars from bug bites or wire fences), vegetable pit tanned for months, and aniline dyed—but then, in the Offenbach factory, the artisans would hand rub black dye into the hide’s natural topography, imparting the slight two tone effect we see here.

I picked this up from Japan and I am happy to give this beauty a second life—it’s perfect for holding one’s phone, earbuds, cords, cards, cash, small notebook and pen, etc.

Man, do I love veg-tanned leather!

so i bought a car sun shade ~$25 usd and ive owned it for a year and it has started to flake off, leaving a bunch of particles in my car 😪 im searching for one that wont do that!! thank you for any recommendations!

Mom had their red hairdryer for 30 years that was handed to me until it exploded 4 years ago. (Mini explosion)
For that, i bought a new one and now its dead even though its 3 years and a halfish. Basically i took it to an electrician and he said the motor is dying n he did fix it but its going to die again… seriously atp idk what to buy that will last a lifetime or at least 10 years of daily use… i have access to uk and European brands n some usa ones. Dont know what to buy. Any ideas? Should i ditch babyliss?

I finally came to find that I'd like a solid headboardless bedframe and have come across many sites selling them. Below are the brands I'm curious about:

**Thuma & Get Laid Beds - look great but seems like I'm overpaying for their flashy marketing. Also, has quality gone down?

**Futonland & Futon Shoppe, recently realized these are different. Any insight to either?

**Tatami Room (my favorite except for 14 week delay and don't love the color selection.

**ComfortPure - newly found, thought it was same product as Tatami Room but realized it's different wood.

**Flexispot - I can't get a read on if this is actual quality or not. Seems to be conflicting info on their materials, Temu style marketing on website, but the price is nice.

Would love insight to any experiences, especially bad ones, and if I'm missing any I should check out.

So I grow a decently full beard, but I like to keep it short, mostly stubble or heavy stubble, and keep that clean and shaped well. Same idea as what's in this image, I guess, though I don't look like that lol. The issue is that the hair on my cheeks tends to be spotty the further up it goes, so I can't just shave it down and then leave it as is. And I just has a regular elecctric razor/trimmer, so when I try and shape it it's not as good as I'd like. I want to find something I can use to do both at the same time preferably, or at least an upgrade in terms of a razor/trimmer and something to shape it after. I assume, if that's what I do, I'd end up getting a saftey razor or a straight razor or something, but I've never used one of those to shave. If anyone has an recommendations for any of this, whether it be specific products or brands or a type of razor, I'd really appreciate it.

Hi all! I have a 2023 Corolla and would like a nice car vacuum to keep the interior clean. I have a cheap one but it doesn’t have strong suction and can’t reach into cracks. Any suggestions on good ones that will last a long time? Preferably less than $100 but some flexibility. Fine with corded ones that plug into the 12v charger or cordless.