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ZeusCannon posted:Any recommendations for a portable outdoor bluetooth speaker? https://a.co/d/dkflWOP I’ve been using this for years in the shower/outside. It’s been perfect for me, sounds great and holds connection. I managed to drop it and break it once and rebought the same model. The new one was improved in a lot of ways so if I manage to bust this one I’ll almost surely buy another.
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ZeusCannon posted:Any recommendations for a portable outdoor bluetooth speaker? Been a big fan of the little Bose soundlinks micro. Put out a great amount of sound, quality is nice and of you get more you can pair them in a party mode for surround sound.
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I'm looking for an inexpensive way to raise a cheap 48" inch TV by about 2 feet. I could just stack a few boxes but I'd like it to look slightly better. . Not interested in wall mounting - I'd like the option to easily change its position. It's currently on top of a ~3 foot high IKEA TV stand, but I need an additional 2 feet or so to get it to standing eye level for dancing games.
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Harriet Carker posted:I'm looking for an inexpensive way to raise a cheap 48" inch TV by about 2 feet. I could just stack a few boxes but I'd like it to look slightly better. . Not interested in wall mounting - I'd like the option to easily change its position. It's currently on top of a ~3 foot high IKEA TV stand, but I need an additional 2 feet or so to get it to standing eye level for dancing games. not necessarily this one, but you can buy replacement height adjustable stands that screw on where a wall mount would https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Pedestal-Mount-Swivel-Feature/dp/B07N4GL2LW/
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Glottis posted:not necessarily this one, but you can buy replacement height adjustable stands that screw on where a wall mount would I looked at a couple like this and it doesn't look like any go as high as I need them to - they only offer a few more inches over the current TV feet. Edit: Found the perfect thing - this will bring my TV almost exactly to eye level and even has a shelf for my laptop. Should be DDR heaven! https://www.amazon.com/Tilting-Adjustable-600%C3%97400mm-Rolling-Supports/dp/B08F1ZC9BF Harriet Carker has a new favorite as of 04:43 on Jun 17, 2022 |
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Here's an item I just noticed is on clearance from Misen and I really like my oven steels. I may have to buy another pair for a future gift. https://misen.com/products/oven-steel-sale?variant=39936941064273
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Oddhair posted:Here's an item I just noticed is on clearance from Misen and I really like my oven steels. I may have to buy another pair for a future gift. Thanks for the heads up, been wanting an oven steel for a while. Picked up a 2-pack.
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ZeusCannon posted:Any recommendations for a portable outdoor bluetooth speaker? I have a VAVA VOOM. It's pretty nice and the battery life is impressive as hell.
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Anyone recommend a sofa or loveseat that can easily be assembled/disassembled that's not IKEA? I was looking at Campaign, but they've been OOS for like a year now and I don't like the design of the Floyd sofa. As someone who needs to move frequently, it's one less thing to require a moving van for.
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halokiller posted:Anyone recommend a sofa or loveseat that can easily be assembled/disassembled that's not IKEA? I was looking at Campaign, but they've been OOS for like a year now and I don't like the design of the Floyd sofa. As someone who needs to move frequently, it's one less thing to require a moving van for. Lovesac, but they are $$$$
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I have this blender. it's a very nice blender from I think the 50s I got at a rummage sale that was in pretty decent shape, no rust or anything, just some of the settings didn't work(sadly liquify is broken). I've been using it daily to puree watermelon, strawberries, bananas, etc for smoothies, it's loving fantastic and far better than soda or whatever garbage. but I think it's starting to conk out, or maybe I need to get it lubed up or something, because it gets real loud and grindy and sometimes has trouble chopping up some stuff. I dunno if I can even get something like this repaired, so I might as well ask now in case I need a new one, what's the best blender on the market? I'd like options for both on a budget and if money is no option. I've heard Blendtec Blenders are phenomenal, but also Pilfered Pallbearers posted:they are $$$$
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https://www.target.com/p/ninja-professional-blender-1000w-bl610/-/A-15124276#lnk=sametab We have this one or a Ninja model basically identical to it. It's awesome. Has handled everything we've thrown in it and is super easy to clean and maintain. America's Test Kitchen has a bunch of really good blender videos on youtube that cover quite a few over the years.
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Captain Invictus posted:I have this blender. it's a very nice blender from I think the 50s I got at a rummage sale that was in pretty decent shape, no rust or anything, just some of the settings didn't work(sadly liquify is broken). They're not cheap, but just get a vitamix. Nothing comes even close and they last forever.
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Captain Invictus posted:I have this blender. it's a very nice blender from I think the 50s I got at a rummage sale that was in pretty decent shape, no rust or anything, just some of the settings didn't work(sadly liquify is broken). We have a Vitamix we’re very happy with but they are anything but cheap.
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Captain Invictus posted:I have this blender. it's a very nice blender from I think the 50s I got at a rummage sale that was in pretty decent shape, no rust or anything, just some of the settings didn't work(sadly liquify is broken). Thirding the Vita-mix rec. I got mine through Craigslist for $75, though. It’s about thirty years old or so but it’s still crazy powerful. Even a used one is a great deal.
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Vitamix has an online refurbished store!
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Blenders are super common on CL and Marketplace because people either upgrade, move in with someone who already has one, don’t want to move it cross country, or never use it. Definitely second hand deals to be had.
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I bought a refurb'd Kitchen Aid a number of years back and its been solid. The carafe is glass and heavy, which can be clunky but thats ok. I don't use it a ton, mainly for soups, because: I do have, though, a bullet blender and I use it just about every day. You can do glass sized shakes, and it comes with a larger (but not as big as a full blender) carafe for when I want to do bigger shakes or whatnot
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Can anyone recommend a drone with a good camera? It’s for my dad so ease of use is a high priority. Budget is pretty high but I really have no idea what to expect, price wise.
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Harriet Carker posted:Can anyone recommend a drone with a good camera? It’s for my dad so ease of use is a high priority. Budget is pretty high but I really have no idea what to expect, price wise. Any of the latest DJI drones all have good cameras, but come with some pretty big geofencing and potentially privacy issues with it being a big Chinese company (I don't personally agree that it's any worse than any other company, but this is a point that's commonly brought up regarding them). Autel drones have good cameras and some are US built. They're pricier than their DJI equivalent though. Another option is the Skydio 2+. They have a good camera (though less good than the new DJIs, as they've been updated more recently). They're US designed and built, and have the best obstacle avoidance available. They're pretty heavily automated so it's the least hands-on flying, but with the avoidance and devices like the beacon also have excellent following and orbiting. Oh, and anything 250g or heavier have to be registered with the FAA. The DJI Mini series and Autel Nano are both 249g. St_Ides has a new favorite as of 00:21 on Jul 4, 2022 |
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Mrs. Pointer has sent me goonward for recommendations on scents to cover up the smell of our dogs in the room they hang out in, during the day. In the main living space, I have a pretty massive BlueAir air purifier that runs at turbo speed overnight and at medium speed during the day. I suggested getting something smaller for the library, where the doggles hang out in the daytime, but she's saying she wants to do something less expensive and visually obtrusive (the BlueAir is pretty large, admittedly), and go with some sort of scent. The problem is that I am highly sensitive to strong smells; I've made her throw away numerous kinds of dry shampoo, hidden away vaporizers for essential oils, and covered up scented candles. So my hopes of this working out are not high, but, hey -- here I am. Anyone with pets discovered anything for odor control that doesn't involve making the house smell like a boudoir?
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You probably want an air filter with a carbon component to absorb the smells that way. You'll have to replace the carbon of course on whatever interval works for your space but that should do exactly what you need.
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How have been your experience with Thermacell? I've been looking for a solution like it, but it seems like there's a few types of Thermacell alone?
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LowOnCyan posted:How have been your experience with Thermacell? Personally, I feel like my thermacell works. It’s radius isn’t huge though.
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null_pointer posted:Mrs. Pointer has sent me goonward for recommendations on scents to cover up the smell of our dogs in the room they hang out in, during the day. What about an ozone generator? https://www.amazon.com/Commercial-G...8168805&sr=8-12
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Ozone kills smells really well but it is not great for breathing
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Yes, but that’s just a more permanent solution to the problem if you turn your head and squint a bit, no? 
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You absolutely don't want anything making ozone while you're around (so, for example, air purifiers that intentionally make ozone are an insanely bad idea and should be illegal). You can probably manage to use a big commercial ozone generator safely somehow with effort but it's the sort of thing where you would have to start it running on a timer and then get out immediately. It might work after you were temporarily pet sitting for a week but I can't it being a solution to pet odor when you actually own pets and have them around all the time.
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So if the scent is in the air then I'm not sure, but if it's in the fabrics I would try something like PowAir Penetrator Spray. I use it on my hockey gear and it seems to work well. Another spray solution could be to use a 50/50 mix of 70% alcohol and Peroxide. Or some sort of Vinegar based spray (I can't stand the smell but I hear it goes away pretty fast). Something else you could do is to have a machine washable carpet laid down, and then wash that once in awhile. Also, a note about Ozone. It does work. It will harm your lungs if not aired properly as others have mentioned. But one more thing is that it seems to wear out elastics and degrade foams as well.
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null_pointer posted:Anyone with pets discovered anything for odor control that doesn't involve making the house smell like a boudoir? Smells often hang around in fabrics most strongly, so take a look at what the dogs are lying on in that room. You can replace any of the fabrics or dog beds with things that are more easily washed or which resist smell impregnation. Also, if your dogs shed a ton you can consider getting them groomed semi-regularly. You can also clean them regularly yourself too.
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Hang cut flowers/herbs from the rafter/ceiling to dry?
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El Mero Mero posted:Smells often hang around in fabrics most strongly, so take a look at what the dogs are lying on in that room. You can replace any of the fabrics or dog beds with things that are more easily washed or which resist smell impregnation. Excellent advice. This is what I'm going to be pursuing. Thank you!
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It is one of the main reasons why tires that have been on a car that's parked outside, start to crack after 10 years or so.
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Well, normally I would have said "are you trying to kill me and my family?" with the ozone machine suggestions, but last night my wife decided to set a bag of microwave popcorn on fire, and the smell is still lingering. Maybe an ozone generator is in my future after all.
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Does anyone have any recommendations for a good small medkit / first aid kit to leave in a car? I know i can just buy the standard semi rigid zippered compartment full of bandaids but figured id ask in case theres actually a quality answer
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Are you looking for a bandaid kit or a trauma kit?
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Welly makes some cute kits, though they're just pretty basic first aid stuff. And also their face saver clear spot bandages are amazing.
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North American Rescue was having a sale on their D-BCRK Individual Bleeding Control Kits with the nylon pouch so I have one of those in my car. I need to supplement it with a general purpose first aid kit with bandages, painkillers, and an emergency blanket.
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ArcMage posted:Are you looking for a bandaid kit or a trauma kit? Just basic I wouldnt know what to do with a trauma kit. rekko posted:Welly makes some cute kits, though they're just pretty basic first aid stuff. And also their face saver clear spot bandages are amazing. never heard of this brand before ill check them out Android Apocalypse posted:North American Rescue was having a sale on their D-BCRK Individual Bleeding Control Kits with the nylon pouch so I have one of those in my car. I need to supplement it with a general purpose first aid kit with bandages, painkillers, and an emergency blanket. This looks like the sort of thing I wouldn't know how to use. But also could be nice to have it in the car ill check it out. Thanks!
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Ah yeah the kit I linked is a trauma kit for extreme situations (like a car crash or similar).
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