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omw_to_valhalla t1_je8pqj1 wrote

Reply to comment by -Chris-V- in Robust kitchen stand mixer by Riccma02

Same here. I bought the 7 quart bowl lift. At the time, it was their largest home model.

I got it about 8 years ago. We've used it a couple times a week pretty much every week since then.

I've done zero maintenance on it besides cleaning the exterior and it still works perfectly.

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omw_to_valhalla t1_jcwl83h wrote

Reply to BIFL home audio-the McIntosh MC275 by podaypodayson

Gorgeous piece of kit!

Good audio equipment is definitely BIFL!

My NAD head unit isn't in the same league, but is a quality piece that should last for life as well. It's from the 90's, I bought it used about 10 years ago, and it still works perfectly!

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omw_to_valhalla t1_ja9g89n wrote

Reply to comment by DEADB33F in Corona 17-DK Kerosene Heater. Older than me(1987) and wonderfully heats my garage every winter. by biggswiggins

The directional heat works well for me. I point it right at myself in the morning when it's cold and I'm doing my computer work.

Once I get moving for the day, I usually turn it off. My work is active enough that I stay warm.

>But yeah, for any of these make sure you have good ventilation and preferably a CO alarm or two.

Definitely. I open a garage bay door.

>costs 10x less to run.

Work pays for my fuel. They waste so much money on other stuff, my kero cost is negligible 😂

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omw_to_valhalla t1_ja6ybvb wrote

Reply to comment by biggswiggins in Corona 17-DK Kerosene Heater. Older than me(1987) and wonderfully heats my garage every winter. by biggswiggins

It's fucking absurd. I honestly don't need that much power, but it's the one they bought for the (small) garage I work in.

It's not this model, but looks exactly like it.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/XtremepowerUS-100K-BTU-Forced-Air-Kerosene-Diesel-Portable-Space-Heater-with-Automatic-Shutoff-and-Thermostat-96959/316047088

It burns a gallon of kerosene an hour 😂

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omw_to_valhalla t1_j9sa5so wrote

Reply to What’s something you had to make becouse you couldn’t find it or was too expensive? by shinanigans2697

A reliable, working motorcycle.

I love to ride, but I'm on a tight budget. Luckily, I'm mechanically inclined and knowledgeable.

I find good quality used bikes that are cosmetically or mechanically rough. Then I fix them up and ride them!

I can usually get a good bike for about $1500. I put another $500-1000 in parts into it (+ a lot of time) and end up with a reliable bike!

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omw_to_valhalla t1_j9cqu9p wrote

Reply to comment by glassteelhammer in What’s your approach to BIFL while still trying to be remain frugal? by [deleted]

>If you want something, buy the cheapest version of it you can find, and if you use it enough to break that, then go buy the expensive version.

I really like this strategy.

The very expensive, highly durable product is the most frugal option only if it gets used regularly.

If you end up buying the primo option and don't use it, it was a waste of money.

Get a cheap one first. If you use it often enough to break it or get fed up with how poorly it works, then go for the good one.

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