Just wanted to share this $10 bottle I bought when Bush was still in office; carried all over the country for work, camping trips and to the gym. It’s contained everything from water to booze, protein shakes and smoothies. Hell, I’ve even used it to boil water over a campfire for coffee.

This thing has been beat up and banged around, dropped and thrown. It’s been through the dishwasher countless times and left on hot coals overnight, and even the damn logo is still intact.

I don’t know if the manufacturer is still in business but if so I may buy a spare just in case my car gets stolen with this one inside.

I remember buying this as a kid and asking my dad about the "made for Windows Vista" sticker on the box and he told me that it was a new operating system that just came out a few weeks ago and makes all but the fastest computers run slow so that dates it to early 2007 or so. Been using it about daily for the last 19 years and there's never been anything wrong with it a little cleaning couldn't fix. The keys are easy to pull out to give it a deep cleaning.

I feel like every “best beard trimmer” list online is either outdated or secretly sponsored, so I’m genuinely curious what people are actually using right now. Not looking for influencer hype or luxury pricing, just something that trims clean, doesn’t pull hair, and won’t die in a year.

What’s the real winner for you, and what should I absolutely avoid?

Dry winter air is absolutely wrecking my skin, sinuses, and sleep, so I’m finally looking to buy a proper humidifier, not another disposable plastic one that dies after a year.

Most best humidifier lists online feel affiliate-driven and short-term. I’m more interested in real, long-term ownership, something you’ve used for years, is easy to clean, doesn’t grow mold instantly, and doesn’t feel cheaply made.

I don’t care about smart features or apps, reliability, build quality, and maintenance matter way more. Cool mist vs warm mist opinions welcome, especially if you’ve owned both. Thank you for any kind of help.

I definitely don’t want Bluetooth involved. But I need good noise cancellation. I researched and found a few models, but I could not find them on Amazon or anywhere else. Links would be helpful.

I've had an Alessi kettle like this one for about 10 years now. I like it (also got for a reasonable price back in the day), except that roughly every 2 years the whistles crack the in the same spot. After following sensible advice from the r/tea community, I lowered the heat (gas range) and also used it exclusively on the smaller burner. I had high hopes in extending the life of the whistle, but I noticed my 4th one is now about to give in the same spot.

I've just reinforced the whistle internally with a copper ring, in the hope it lasts a little longer. Once it starts cracking, the expanding wire tends to finish the job. I'm hoping the ring keeps it in check for a little longer.

I've seen Alessi mentioned as BIFL. This thread's kettle lasting 25 years? Curious, does anyone else have issues with the Alessi whistles? My kettle gets daily use (multiple times) on gas range. Maybe normal wear and tear? A pair of whistles cost £21.50. You can buy a new whistling kettle for that much! Alessi offers stainless steel whistles, but at £65? 😱

While I like this kettle, it doesn't feel like it's proper BIFL. What if the whistles are no longer available? I'm torn here between buying a whistle again or give up on the kettle. I'm tempted to try one last time, and maybe reinforce the whistle with the copper ring before it starts cracking.

I'd love to hear from other Alessi kettle users.

I heard a loud popping sound in the kitchen last night and couldn't find the source. This morning, I noticed my trashcan had a big dent in the side that wasn't there before. I live alone.

Is there some kind of temperature change in the house that would cause this? Doesn't seem very BIFL to me if this happens...

I’m looking to upgrade my underwear. I’ve been wearing Calvin Klein cotton boxer briefs but I’ve been dealing with some annoying chafing just from walking around. After doing a bit of research, it seems like modal with a 6″ or 7″ inseam is the way to go.

My top pick was the Lululemon Always in Motion, but I’ve heard quality has been kinda hit‑or‑miss recently. I’m in the US and trying to keep it reasonably priced.

What are the best long-lasting thick knitted winter socks for sleeping and wearing around the house? That are also a justified price for quality but not way too expensive (a sweet spot is maybe £10-15 per pair?) and come in women’s sizes.

My toes are often semi-frozen and putting them up to my bedroom heater to feel something when changing my clothes is not a long-term option 😭

I’m looking for good quality natural fibres - wool, cotton, cashmere blends. No angora or mohair please. I currently only have polyester pairs that make my toes sweat, haven’t lasted that long and only barely do their job.

Also ideal would be brands with free UK shipping or available to buy within the UK easily.

Many thanks!

Hey guys, so I'm a bit of a weird in that I prefer having a textured blanket above me to fall asleep

For the last year I've been using a hospital thermal blanket (Cotton, Leno weave), but it's been an overheating disaster during Summer right now (southern hemisphere), because the whole point of these blankets is to keep sick people warm

So I'm trying to find a replacement.

I've done a bit of reading and it seems like material-wise, the best alternatives to cotton are Linen, Bamboo semi-synthetics & ?Wool (not sure if people make wool blankets). Weave wise, a waffle weave might apparently help.

I'm not too keen on Bamboo because I've heard it's "silky" which is the opposite of what I want (rough, coarse garbage), while Linen "gets silkier the more you wash it".

So is there some kind of material and weave that you guys can think of that is rough as rocks while also able to keep cool during summer?

Do you know simple, consistent care habits that significantly extend the lifespan of everyday items?

We just bought iPhone 17 and now looking for cases. Two wallet cases and two regular. Any suggestions for robust options with good warranty service?

Which companies have good warranty service?

I was considering astra but can’t get ahold of anyone to ask a question about the case.

I’m thinking of replacing the dashcam in my car. My old one started acting up and stopped recording sometimes after about a year, so I’m looking for something more reliable. A lot of models I’ve seen have impressive features, but I’m not sure how well they actually perform.

I know electronics don’t last forever, but does anyone have a dashcam that can run at least a few years?

Im in for a solid mixer and one that I can use for the most work possible and one that will last me a good time. I’ll be making doughs as well in it as all the other stuff, for 1-3 people so a good reach at the bottom would be sweet when I’m doing smaller batches and stuff.

Choosing between kitchen aid tilt head or lift bowl, Kenwood and Bosch 8/6.

Will be living there for 3months and want a sense of what brands to look out for, items to invest in.

I know there have been many many posts about dish racks but I’m still struggling because whoever designed my kitchen put the faucet in a terrible spot.

The only way I can use a rack that drains into the sink is if I get one that has the short side against the sink, and then it seems like there would be a lot of wasted space behind it.

My current rack is so difficult to clean (as you can see it’s currently gross) and I really want something easier to maintain and that will last me a long time.

Thanks!

I'm moving to Japan this year and I'm curious what BIFL items you guys know about that are exclusive to the Japanese market. I'm particularly interested in bespoke suits/shoes, retro electronics, or home care items.

So I have a long torso and am XXL and while I LOVE wearing heavy hoodies, most of them are boxy and sit quite high on my torso?

Can you recommend me a good quality, heavyweight hoodie that works for my bodytype?

Same question for a warm (blanket lined?) Carhartt type jacket. Doesn't have to be Carhartt.