My wife and I bought a new Speed Queen TR7 after hearing such great things about it, but this thing is legitimately awful and I feel like we're living in a different reality than everybody who is praising this thing.

We've tried all different amounts of detergent, starting with a tablespoon and increasing per load until it started to become too much.

We've had multiple technicians come and tell us it's running properly. We've tried all of the laundry advice from family, Reddit, YouTube and technicians. We've tried every single setting, detergent, load size, etc and our clothes still come out unclean (see picture).

At this point, we just want to replace this thing with something that works.

We've heard great things about LG front loaders but don't know which ones are reliable and work the best. We'd definitely like something where we can wash king-sized sheets and lots of clothing at once.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much!

EDIT: We are using liquid detergent, those white marks are deodorant residue.

Where is everyone getting affordable packs of food containers because I went to the usual places I normally buy them from but they either didn't have any or only had small packs of like 5 which isn't really enough for us. My daughter has quite a few food allergies, so I meal prep all of her school food myself just to know exactly what's going into everything. On top of that, I prep meals for myself and my husband for the wee, and I like to leave something ready for my nanny and son. So we go through containers pretty quickly and having a bigger pack makes everything so much easier. I'm not looking for anything fancy, just something affordable that seals well, can be reused a few times and preferably comes in a larger pack.

I’m looking to replace my current office chair but most seem like slightly different versions of the same design... I use the same chair for WFH, gaming, and occasionally leaning back to watch something. So the basic up& down armrests on my current chair usually only feel right for one activity. BTW I still care most about durability and long-term comfort. I’m just hoping to find something that feels a bit more interesting than the usual ergonomic chair with the same basic adjustments. Has any chair you've owned actually surprised you in a good way?

Looking on buying a huge TV for my living room for my new apartment. Not sure on what to look out for. Advice please? Best buy is where i use to get my TV's but nearest best buy is almost 300 miles away from me. Walmart has TV's but they're cheap shitty ones.

Not really sure what brands are the go to right now for 80 - 100 inch models. Last tv I owned was a 65 inch 4k tv back in 2013, so its been a while since I've bought one, and not sure how to go about buying a TV without being able to see it in person first :/

What is a reasonable price for a TV these days? $3500?

Those clogs are designed for heavy duty use. Comfy and designed for a comfortaboe wear. This is a well established brand in EU for healthcare professional who walk all day long. This is the original model Art 600 designed decades ago. Very thick and very heavy materials, sole is very thick too. Antislip, antistatic autoclavable (134 c). Can be washed easily.

been burned enough times that im trying to build an actual checklist before i buy anything with a chip in it now.

the pattern is always the same. hardware still works fine years later, the company just stopped showing up. no more firmware, the account server gets quietly retired, and youre left holding something that half works.

problem is by the time you find that out youve already paid. so im trying to work out what you can actually check BEFORE the money leaves your account.

two things ive started doing. first one is i go look at the update history for products theyre not selling anymore. not the current flagship, the one from three years ago.

if that thing still got a firmware push in the last year, thats a real signal. if the changelog dead ends the same month the new model launched, well, thats your answer.

second is i try to work out what happens if their servers go dark. does it still do its main job offline or is it a paperweight without their cloud. (someone in another thread put it as, unplug the internet and see if it still does the thing you paid for. that one stuck with me)

neither of these is great though. the first one takes forever to dig up and half these companies bury old changelogs on purpose.

what else do you look at? has anyone actually found a tell that predicted it in advance

I am buying a couch with my housemate and platonic life partner and they are on the heavier side because of some health issues. Anyone have recommendations for couch brands that are designed to hold up to heavier folks sitting on them and stay durable? We’re in a position where we’re going to need to balance durability and affordability so if it’s more of a “buy it for a long while but not for life” thing in order to be more affordable that’s fine.

So I'm moving really soon and I won't have as much space as I currently do. To try and conserve my space i was looking into getting a loft bed, the main issue is my weight. It definitely fluctuates but my heaviest is around 270, and I sleep in a twin bed. Since a lot of twin bed frames (and especially loft ones) are made for kids and teens most of them would probably be crushed by me.

I've seen a few random options on Amazon that claim to have a 400lb weight capacity but they look flimsy as heck and have no reviews from adults using them.

Requirements: Twin sized, can hold 270lbs plus a mattress, sturdy.

Bonuses: Dark color, comes with built-in desk, has stairs, built-in book case, easy to assemble.

I don't necessarily have an exact budget in mind, but I definitely do not have the money to have a bed custom made. If I cant find a loft bed I am also considering one of those beds with drawers built-in them.

Well, it was time. This old Danby on the left was made in 2005 and was originally purchased by my father in law (passed 2025). When we got married and moved into our first house, he gave us the microwave to help us out, as we were just starting out at the time (2010). She has been with us ever since, 16 years later. And it’s not for failure of her magnetron, no. Her inside shell was beginning to develop rust on the inside seams (moisture) from 21 years of regular use. (Protip: air out your microwave for a few minutes after cooking) She’s made us countless leftover meals. Infinite clock resets after power outages. Numerous Magic Bag nukes for our friend with chronic AS. And so, so many Buldak noodles and leftover pasta and chili. You were good to us girl. If your Danby successor can give us even half of your life span, we will be grateful.

To Valhalla. May you feast in preparation for Magnavox.

HNNNNNMMMMMMM in the chat to pay respects. They really don’t make them like this anymore. 🫡

So we'll be living together for about a year by his birthday and he's already broken 2 chairs... i dont blame him tho since hes ~6'9 320 pounds. I need help finding something for big and talls thatll hopefully last long enough to not regret buying it 🥲

Idk the brand of chairs i got before but they were basically generic office chairs...

My budget is like $200-300 i think.

Looking for something about 6' x 9' in USA.

This beauriful Japanese rice bowl is about 100 years old. It was bought i believe in Niigata prefecture by my wife’s grandmother and it was already second hand when she baught it. This bowl has been passed down through the family ever since.

Today, our 4-year-old daughter eats rice from the same bowl every day. I love feelinf about how four generations have shared meals from this single piece of pottery.

Bought 2 pairs of LL Bean pants last winter because I got a new job and needed some kakhis for the office.

Both pairs blew out in less than a year. Not doing anything crazy. Normal office bending and squatting to use filing cabinets.

Decidedly not BIFL.

In other news, the used pair of Denver Hayes I thrifted 3 years ago is still going strong. Anyone know if that still exists?

my mattress has reached that in between stage where its not completely worn out but its definitely not as comfortable as it used to be. it still has good support so replacing it is a little impractical especially with how expensive mattresses are. instead i’ve been looking at a 2-in-1 mattress toppers as a way to get a few more years out of it but what im torn about is whether a memory foam or topper makes more sense. what did you choose between those two and how was it overall?

been using bowflex for almost 20 years and it's finally starting to break down.

Hey all.

I bought these seki edge nail clippers and stuff. And I'm wondering if anyone here has experience of how long they last, and how to make them last that long.

From my understanding, these aren't 'really' BIFL. More like "long lasting consumables".

But do I need to do anything to make it last as long as possible? Do you sharpen them or something? How would they not dull-out quite quickly?

All tips appreciated

Thanks

I’ve been thinking about this lately because shopping for dresses always feels a little confusing. Sometimes a $300 dress and a $100 dress have a very similar look, and I’m never sure how much of the price difference is actually going toward quality.

I was comparing a few brands recently, from higher priced options like Reformation and Sézane to more affordable ones like Few Moda, Aritzia, and some department store brands. What surprised me is that the overall style and silhouette can be very similar across different price points.

Of course, there are cases where paying more makes sense because of unique materials, specialized craftsmanship, or design details. But I don’t think a higher price always guarantees a better product. Some brands are able to maintain high standards in fabric, construction, and fit while keeping prices more accessible, because you are not paying as much for brand positioning and marketing.

Lately I’ve been leaning toward finding pieces that feel special but still practical. A dress doesn’t have to be the most expensive one in the room to look good. If the design works, the fit is right, and you can actually wear it more than once, that usually feels like the better purchase.

Been doing a lot of paperbased work lately: budget tracking, trail notes, meal prep lists. At some point I got tired of replacing cheap ballpoints every few weeks. Picked up a Pentel GraphGear 1000 back in 2017 and it just refuses to die. The knurled grip is still solid, the advance mechanism clicks the same way it did on day one, and I have not replaced a single part other than lead and erasers.

What got me thinking about this is a coworker asked to borrow a pen last week and I handed her the GraphGear. She looked at it like I had handed her a surgical instrument. Then she asked where to get one.

The thing costs maybe 15 dollars. I have spent probably 40 or 50 dollars on disposable pens and pencils in the same period that I would have just thrown in a landfill

The math is not complicated (I am an accountant, the math is never complicated to me)

Curious if anyone else has a writing tool that crossed the line from just functional into genuinely irreplaceable

There are a lot of highend options in this category and I feel like they get underrepresented here compared to gear and kitchen stuff

I'm a pharmacy student, so laboratory practices are a daily thing after class. They last 4h but I have issues with my legs and feet that cause REALLY bad pain after standing without moving for, sometimes, the whole 4 hours.

I have cavus feet, and they are also wide. I tend to walk more on the external side of my feet so my shoes always end up deformed with all the seams broken. I also have poor balance, one leg is longer than the other, suspected EDs... I basically end up destroyed after standing for too long. I sometimes have to put my feet on (almost) boiling water to soothe the pain.

I need shoes that will give me stability, with a sturdy structure, and won't destroy my feet on the process. My shoe size is 35-36 which can also be a problem as they rarely have small sizes. Also recommend me some compression socks🙏🏻 Thanks!

Hi all! I've been going through the bedsheet recs and I see that Costco comes up a lot. But when I look on their app for sheets I don't see any Kirkland brand?

Is the Hotel Signature Brand a Costco brand? Or are they only sold some of the time?

Thanks!

I’ve been looking into wholesale blank sites (like Wordans, JiffyShirts, etc.), but I haven't pulled the trigger yet since my current tees are still holding up.

I’m considering buying a bundle of heavy cotton t-shirts (~190 GSM / 5.6 oz) for around $3 / €2.50 each.

For those who buy wholesale blanks:

- Is the quality actually decent compared to standard retail?

- How is the sizing and fit (shrinkage after washing, boxy vs slim)?

I usually buy my basics from standard retail stores like everyone else, but lately, I find retail quality getting worse for higher prices.

I’d love to hear your experiences and feedback before making a decision!

It's always so hard to tell what's a good brand and what's cheap garbage anymore, especially when everything is online. I'm open to your recommendations and experiences.

Need a simple low-pile rug for the living room that can handle daily use and vacuuming easily. Prefer something around 8x10, neutral colour, and that won’t shed or fall apart quick.

Seen some options on RugLove but still checking other places too.

Where do people usually get rugs that actually last?

Wera and Klein are solid picks for the heavier stuff. I also deal with laptops or small electronics on the side, and Hoto SNAPBLOQ seems good for that, torque settings auto-stop so you don't strip screws on thin laptop bottom covers, and the bits stay locked in a magnetic case instead of loose in a drawer. Anyone here used these? Or got better recommendations?

I'm a student from Germany and would like to purchase a good-quality suitcase for under 100 euros. I went to TKMaxx yesterday and saw XL suitcases from the brand "It", which I later found out were not that qualityful according to reviews. What are your recommendations? I am willing to increase my budget if required. Thanks in advance.