Found in my grandfathers tool chest and refurbished by me! I’ve seen these on here before, but not the original 1984 version with the U.S. patent #.

I am looking to protect my seats after getting off the river kayak fishing. I keep most of my gear in the trunk but want to protect my seats from water, dirt and sunscreen.

I found these on Amazon, they look fine but wondered how well they work. I got weather tech floor mats, but I wanted something a little less “heavy” or complicated to put on and remove easily at a moments notice as I only fish a couple times a week.

We are replacing a 15 year old JennAir Oven that really lasted a long time. Yet speaking with friends and family, new Jennairs, Whirlpools, Kitchenaids, etc. aren't lasing more than a few years before problems occur.

I've been doing research but wanted to ask the community about higher end ovens. We are exploring across the spectrum on cost from brands like Cafe (quoted at ~$3,500), Viking ($7,000) Monogram ($8,300), and Miele ($10,500).

We cook quite a lot so wanted to invest into something that works well and that people who cook a lot love. Any ideas, thoughts, comments on the listed brands or other would be greatly appreciated!

I was traveling overseas a couple of weeks ago, and to much my surprise, I saw /u/David_Freeze 's post about his Merrell Thermo Overlook boots splitting open. I too had this exact same thing happen with my pair last month in December 2024.

A little bit of backstory-

I'm located in Texas where I really have no use for this type of boot, however, I did get married and eloped in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest during the winter of January 2023. In preparation, I purchased these boots a month in advance in December 2022. I wore these boots for approximately 7 hours that day. Fast forward to December 2024, I took my first visit back to the PNW and went on my first winter hike since the day of my elopement. Less than an hour into my hike, the upper split on me.

I reached out to Merrell to explain what had happened, and via customer support chat, they were able to track my receipt in their database. However, due to my date of purchase, the 1-year warranty had expired. They told me to call into customer service instead and they should be able to assist me. So I did, but eventually they told me to kick rocks.

Now I know that a warranty policy is a policy, but I felt some type of way considering I had only worn these boots twice since purchasing them at retail directly through Merrell's site (so no issues of them being fake). As a last effort, I reached out to them via their Facebook page on Messenger, but alas they left me on read.

I don't know if this post will lead to Merrell doing anything for me, but I too wanted to share my experience as a Merrell customer since 2009. I've purchased many sandals and hiking shoes since then, but I'm done with the brand after this experience.

https://imgur.com/a/DHiDRS0

My friend bought me a mug warmer around a year ago and as a slow coffee drinker it's been one of the most amazing gifts ever. Unfortunately, the cord has started to fray where it attaches to the plate, and while of course my original plan was to just tape it up with electrical tape, I then went and lost the plate itself moving back and forth from my parents' place for Christmas.

I'm still hoping it'll turn up, but in case it doesn't, I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a BIFL mug warmer, because I'll definitely want to replace it with one that's better made. I searched through a few posts on this sub about BIFL mug warmers but there didn't seem to be much consensus on good ones, except for one post about a Mr. Coffee mug warmer which the user had only had for five years (much better than my old one's one year before starting to degrade, but still not proven to be BIFL). Does anyone have any suggestions?

I recently bought a UPLIFT 72x30 standing desk that I liked for the most part but the tabletop had some up and down give to it so whenever I typed on it to hard or fast like in game it would shake and vibrate a lot. I have also tried the karlby + Alex drawers but I didn’t like how I had to put my pc on the desk if I wanted enough leg space (I have a big pc) which kinda defeats the purpose of a long desk for me.

I am looking for a 72L x 30W x 30H sturdy desk that won’t wobble/shake at all. Is there any suggestions?

This less of a BIFL, but a "make what I already have last longer"

When I inevitably upgrade my phone, I always get a new case, and that sorta kills me, because not only am I buying a brand new accessory for each new phone, pretty much all the old ones are good for is the trash, and that just seems super wasteful

Has anyone found a solution for having a phone case that works for a range of phone models?

(For reference, I have a pixel 6a, and will get another pixel when this one dies)

I have noticed a systemic issue with jeans from Levi's, Wrangler, Daluth, ect. Where the back pocket where my phone goes and the crotch rip out within 6 months of wearing them. In the past 2 years I have purchased probably 20 pairs and I am now down to 3. I just found out that Wrangler has a line called Rigg that has a lifetime warranty. I also have not tried Carhartt. I need suggestions. I CCW so I wear a size larger than what I normally wear. I do not even care about the style that much anymore.

I am tired of spending thousands on jeans every year because of this. Please help.

Has anyone dealt with the warranty of Carhartt and Wrangler Rigg?

I’m looking for new work boots with toe protection. I work in a refinery so the soles are frequently exposed to water, oil, and grease. I also walk quite a bit.

I’m currently rocking some thorogood 6” lace-ups. These have been my go tos for several years now (I’m on my 2nd pair and 3rd resole). Although I haven’t found anything to match the comfort of these, the fact that I’m walking through the soles in <6 months has me looking at switching boots. Do I continue to resole 2x a year or switch?

Whatever I choose needs to have toe protection, and laces. Price and looks are not a factor. Looking at keen, redwing, and brunt. Any suggestions?

My partner needs tshirts that the collars will not sag/fold. I have tried a handful of brands. He is a country/farming kinda guy lol but during the day works in an office setting. He prefers a “heavier duty” tshirt not an undershirt necessarily, he use to almost exclusively wear carhartt but seems the new ones are not the same. They fade and collars kinda roll down and flip after about 2nd wash. Anyone recommend any men’s tshirts that will not have stretched out sagging collars ? He is also very prone to staining his clothes lol, so if not crazy expensive be a plus as rotate office work to farm work fairly regularly & buy new work ones, but understand something better quality will cost more! In case matters he also prefers tshirts in Tall sizes, as he is tall and tucks his tshirts in so 2xl tall is what he wears. Thanks for any recommendations:)

Hey everyone, I’m looking for a comfortable and practical leather backpack for work. Needs to be able to carry a laptop, water bottle, medium sized Tupperware, and a sweater

I really dislike the waste of a keurig. I tried one brand of a pour over coffee but the stainless steel mesh got clogged. Any suggestions?

I’ve realized a couple of days ago that I may need a humidifier & I’ve been researching since & I just can’t seem to find one. I see a lot of complaints about some leaking, some being hard to clean & harboring bacteria, some catching fire, or they are just ineffective. Also some have filters & some don’t? Why? I know I don’t want a warm mist. I am open to cool mist, ultrasonic or evaporative. Please throw me some recommendations of preferred brands/machines.

Hello, I really dislike websites like aliexpress or amazon where there is a bunch of crap that used to be cheap and now it is so much. Is an alternative to this somewhere?

I would like to get some kind of aliexpress or amazon where ALL the products are high quality and will last forever because honestly it takes a shittone of time to filter, do you know this website?

Thanks!!!

Update:

In Germany and some surrounding countries „manufactum“ would fit that bill

- https://www.manufactum.com/

Thanks to @m_winston

Hi, I keep thinking I’ve found the perfect drink bottle for me until it breaks or it has some other flaw (i.e persistent leaking). I’m looking for a drink bottle with the following:

• a straw lid (it helps me drink way more water)
• the straw part where your mouth goes to be rubber/soft but still sturdy (It’s an embarrassing habit but I tend to bite on these, so it can’t be hard plastic or I just break it, and it can’t be too soft that I just bite through and break it either)
• about 900 mL - 1.5 L

I live going between Australia and New Zealand. So somewhere that’s easily available there is ideal. But shipping makes things easier anyway. TIA!

I'm looking to buy a coffee maker that uses paper filters. I used one for the first time last year and fell in love with it, unfortunately I forgot the brand. Black coffee hits different, cheers

edit : after reading all comment i found list of best coffee maker

• Bonavita Connoisseur – Simple, reliable, great coffee.
• Chemex – Pour-over, clean, crisp flavor.
• Breville Grind Control – Built-in grinder, customizable.
• Hario V60 – Hands-on, precise pour-over.
• Capresso CoffeeTeam TS – Grinder + paper filter, programmable.
• Technivorm's MoccaMaster

thank you for suggestion

With looming 25% tariffs Saturday, anything an American should try and order tomorrow? Thanks in advance.

Which do you recommend?

1)https://a.co/d/1W7zPsX

2)https://a.co/d/5zehaRL

Y'all's input is helpful as well.

I have a small room I moved to and I’ll continue to use it for company when life gets less insane. Is there a BIFL option? I would love a desk too if possible so I can easily work in my room during the day.

Looking for good all weather mats for my Acura sedan

I have a job that requires going into schools with upwards of 50 lbs of miscellaneous bulky supplies.

Oftentimes there is no accessible elevator, requiring us to carry it up many flights of stairs. Sometimes it has to be done by one person. We also walk these supplies on rough streets and sidewalks.

Please help me with a durable cart or a wagon that can climb stairs or be easily carried, and which ideally collapses for storage. We currently use a $50 Amazon collapsible cloth wagon, to give a sense of size. I know that there is a better option out there, and I’d love to hear what could make my life easier & save my back.

Preferably something with a nice design as well, I love the urban outfitters duvet covers but they all have button closures.

I’m trying to buy fewer, high-quality items rather than cheap stuff that needs constant replacing. What’s one product you’ve owned for years that’s still going strong?

Hey BIFL folks,

I’m looking for a durable, long-lasting essential oil diffuser for my bedroom that won’t break the bank. Ideally, something quiet, easy to clean, and with a decent runtime.

Would any of the options currently on sale on Amazon be good, or are there specific brands/models you’d recommend that actually last? I’d love to avoid the cheap ones that break after a few months.

Thanks in advance!

Snagged these for $10 at the thrift store. Reddit won't let me share more than one pic at a time, but the model 8287 on the tongue points me to a 90s model, and the "Made in England" on the sole gives me hope!

As the title suggests, I'm looking for earbuds with great sound quality that won't break or stop working after a few months, as I keep having to replace them. Thank you! :)

I usually use my laptop for things that I believe are simple. I watch and download movies, browse the internet with many tabs open, use Word and Excel, and run screenwriting programs. And not much more.

Sometimes, for work-related reasons, I edit videos and photos. Right now, it’s not something I do frequently, but it might be in the future. So, it would be nice if my laptop could handle these tasks with ease.

I don’t play video games or do streaming.

With this in mind, what laptop would you recommend I buy in 2025? Considering that I hope my laptop will last me for several years and that I can make the most out of it.

One more thing: I love watching movies, so I’m not sure if this is relevant, but I suppose I’d prefer a screen that allows me to enjoy them. I mean good resolution and, maybe, a decent size. Right now, I have a laptop with a 16-inch screen.

One last thing: I work with a lot of files, and for example, my laptop's storage is currently almost full. Maybe this could be solved with an external hard drive or something similar. But I suppose I’d prefer a laptop that already comes with ample storage.

I guess it’s obvious to say that I’m looking for something good (something that meets the needs I described), aesthetically pleasing, and, if possible, affordable.

Alright, that’s all.
Do you have any recommendations?
I’m looking forward to your suggestions!