I'm so sorry for your injuries and glad the children are well

What could possibly go wrong?

Not always fool-proof. We just bought a house and paid $1,500 for a thorough 'deluxe' inspection. They missed tons of wood rot because they would not and could not pull up carpet. No worries, they had a hydroscope thing. "This house is dry" but then the flooring contractor comes in and says "This house was really wet and has tons of rot. You need a new roof ($18,000) and carpentry ($10,000) before we touch a thing.".

I still don't buy this one. Some of those beds they sell that can solve all your problems, screw your wife, and answer the meaning of life, are $5k+. They're made with the same materials as $500 mattresses you find everywhere. Hell, they're probably also made in the same sweat shop lol.

Agree 10000% with this! I have family members and friends who have lost body parts because their employers cheaped on safety equipment and my other half lost a friend who transferred to another high school due to the football coach/school cheaping on the helmets. Quality costs, don't scimp on safety!

What if I like the thrill?

This holds true, but only if you desire to get anywhere in your car during winter.

No. Just get smaller trash cans. I've never once had a problem with my 1000/$8 amazon trash bags breaking on me.

I could not agree more. I really good, light backpack is worth so much more than you bought it for. Do not skimp on it. It's an investment, not a cost.

Good brakes never turn to breaks

I spent about 35 hour (at $100 per hour) for my full back tattoo. I'm very proud of it and anyone who thinks a custom job like mine won't be expensive, is out of their mind. When it comes to ink, you get what you pay for (unless you're scammed by a bad artist)

As I sit at a dentist office to get a repair fixed...

I never believed this until I splurged on an expensive bra. Never, ever going back to the cheap ones!

I follow the rule of buying cheap the first time and seeing what I use the most/breaks the easiest then replace with a more reputable brand if need be. Some cheap tools can last forever if a) The general purposes are less labor intensive i.e. small home repair screwdriver and b) you don't end up using said tool very often. No reason to buy a $100 screwdriver to put batteries in your child's toy and no reason to spend a large amount on something that you barely use and would ultimately work just as well if the tool was cheaper. Just use your own discretion.

Oh yes, that! The times that people asked if I could do a photoshoot for free, because I had my own studio when I still did shoots are countless. Yes, I did free shoots when I asked strangers I met on the streets or wherever, as that was for my fun. Being asked by someone more often then not needed explaining why I charged a certain amount of money. The equipment, the years of study to learn all about your camera and techniques, poses, originality, photoshop courses. It cost thousands. And then the time it takes from photoshoot to the ready product... So sure I'll do your photoshoot for free because you ask and think I can pay myself with buttons 😜

Absolutely! And even if you are renting, get tenant insurance. You never know what can happen. Also get vehicle insurance if only for the liability portion of it.

They last forever and get better with age

Any helmet! And remember that helmets are single use and have an expiry date. They must be discarded if they have been involved in an accident even if there is no apparent damage. The expiry date should be on a sticker on the inside of the helmet (at least for bicycle helmets). It must be discarded past that date. Don't ever buy them second hand!

Seriously, yes.

Most people I know that go to festivals are to drunk/high to notice where they sleep but as the sober person I agree.

I think I look great. lookin-goo...9-jpeg.jpg

And please have a backup, if they break you might as well get a cane and a dog. And if you wear only contacts, have glasses as a back up. That corneal abrasion will take a couple weeks to heal and you need to see. (source: work in Ophthalmology)

I agree but personally, I commute everywhere by bike, and I live in a major city so I go by the "don't buy a bike you can't afford to replace" rule - sadly, thanks to sticky fingered little bu**ers.

I still remember the day I had real maple syrup for the first time. Mind-blowing!

I personally recommend (and prefer) Death Wish brand coffee: using the same amount as any other brand, it's twice as strong; it comes in a bewildering array of flavors, in both preground and whole bean; but sadly costs $20US per pound (Walmart might be cheaper than that, at about $10US per pound, but I'm not sure). It's well worth the price, if you like your coffee strong, and it's not Starbucks, so added bonus there.

I heard that cheap spatulas was the REAL reason for the downfall of Rome, but you won't find this fact in any text book.

You mean " generics ", basically has the exact same active ingredient of a much more expencive drug, but its 1/3 of the price, i allready do that.

Menstrual cups. Made of medical grade silicone and lasts for years if you take care of it. I've saved loads

We have a mismatched grouping of cheap pots and pants that people have just given us over the years, our plan is to get rid of almost everything and invest slowly in good pieces that we actually use. I don't need ten different sizes of cheap aluminum saucepans.

Yes . Good for baking, spread on toast.yum.

Donald Trump is a perfect example why you shouldn't cheap on these.

I'm in the same situation, but I'll add one caveat. While you definitely want to stay away from the $20 shoe warehouse type shoes, I have found that some of the higher end name brands costing upwards of $100 break down just as quickly (usually 6-9 months, based on how much I wear them) as the mid-range brands costing around $60, without providing anything better in terms of comfort/support. I prefer the Dr. Scholl's, when I can find the style I like, but regardless of brand, I ALWAYS add a pair of high impact fell insoles specifically design for a work environment. They not oy provide extra cushioning but will help extend the life of your shoes.

Qtips have a lot of great uses around the home, but should not be used in the ear canal. If you are having problems with earwax/swimmer's ear you can purchase an otc ear flushing kit (the simple bulb syringe kind) for not very much at all, or have your ears cleaned in a clinic. Impacted wax can lead to pain and strep throat, and the insides of your ears are incredibly delicate instruments

So very true! My son was always scared to use sharp knives, then cut himself while using a blunt knife. I sharpened the knife for him and had him try it again... Then he found out that sharper knives are much safer. When he was living on his own, he was sure to have a sharpener 😁

This is so american

Disagree completely. Dealerships are among the most expensive mechanics, and usually the least effective. ServiceMaster, etc cost far more than a standalone contractor and will inevitably be late, low quality and over budget. Any sort of skilled or professional type your best bet is word of mouth. Unfortunately the best ones are usually booked solid for this reason.

Especially if it's a work desk and you spend hours in it

Yes, the more-than-single use are best

Very much agree 👍

Curiously enough, the best blankets I ever bought were from McCrorys and Big Lots. They were light enough for summer but warm in winter.

The teacher should watch the campfire scene in Blazing Saddles. We need to stop destroying the Ozone layer 😆

On this one, I will swear by Dawn Ultra Power Wash. The first day we had it in the house, my cats left a gift in my other half's freshly laundered bedspread in the form of half of a jumbo marshmallow that we didn't discover until he was getting ready to go to sleep. The Dawn Ultra Power Wash and a slightly damp paper towel annihilated the marshmallow with only a very small wet spot on the blanket so that he was able to get to sleep without having to wait several hours to launder the blanket again. It's also amazing on dishes (no more soaking a dish with stuck on food for hours just to have to repeat the process after trying to get it off afterwards; 15-30 minutes with this stuff and even the most stuck on food wipes off with ease)

Quick research shows that the suit was found baseless - there was absolutely NO proof Beneful was killing dogs. We fed ours that brand for years (it was what they liked). But when we got a new puppy we chose a higher brand food to start, (as we did prefer that).

I'm very attached to my floss and it's been discontinued. It can be found on eBay for about $50/roll, and I miss it so much that I often contemplate buying it (but that's just putting off the inevitable, I'm better off just finding a replacement I like)

I fully endorse this recommendation. I am just a stranger that bought a 12 pack of razors for $1.99. I almost didn't come out of that experience alive.

I have heard when complications happen, they can be so painful that the sufferer considers sùiçìde.

Again, very true!

It helps if you stir it.

If they do a really good job it's appropriate to leave them a tip.

The ones with a good UV filter are a gift for your eyes.

Pizza and beer for burly friends with a van or pickup truck is no substitute for professional movers. Instead of taken a whole day and then some and not to mention all the dings and scratches you'll collect with friends, professional movers will be in and out in lickety split time smoothly and efficiently. Another important point to consider... get their estimate in writing and make the agreed upon cost firm before they touch your stuff.

Only a consideration in the USA. Universal health care covers it.

Yeah, don't cheap out on boyfriends.

Hardly wear them, even in winter. I call those things feet-prisons 😁

A silicone menstrual cup like the Diva Cup is best. Can be worn for 12 hours and no risk of toxic shock syndrome. The cost upfront seems high, but you save gobs of money in the long run. Once over the ick factor, it's a breeze to use. It's comfortable, there's no smell, and no worries about leaks.

What's a 'suit'?

Wouldn't be caught dead without it... Oh yeah.. probably would be..

TIP YOUR WEDDING STAFF!

I think this is more about what products work for your particular skin than money. Took me many years to figure out that my oil slick of a face requires plain old bar soap.