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Automatik Senior Member
15,737 posts 98 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 9:49 AM

Post a product that has changed your life for the better. Expensive or cheap, large or small...whatever.

 

I now present to you...

 

 

 

THE TubShroom!! After living with female roommates for the past few years and having a gf that sheds like a Siberian Husky, purchasing this genius product has been a gamechanger. After years of unclogging shower drains in various away I purchased one of these randomly on Amazon. Works like a fucking charm. Men of the OC...you are welcome.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tubshroom&i=garden&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

QuakerOats Senior Member
11,701 posts 66 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 10:53 AM

 

LOL; may have to invest in a couple -- thx
geeblock Member
1,123 posts 0 reps Joined May 2018
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 10:56 AM

For me it has been switching from teflon to cast iron pans...after years of my gf destroying our teflon pans by using metal spatulas and silverware which scratches the teflon off and ruins the pans, we have been using the same three cast iron pans now for 5 years and we don't have to argue about her damaging the cookware and the investment has already paid of 6x easily. 
Automatik Senior Member
15,737 posts 98 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 11:11 AM
posted by geeblock

For me it has been switching from teflon to cast iron pans...after years of my gf destroying our teflon pans by using metal spatulas and silverware which scratches the teflon off and ruins the pans, we have been using the same three cast iron pans now for 5 years and we don't have to argue about her damaging the cookware and the investment has already paid of 6x easily. 

You completely replaced teflon with cast iron? I use my cast iron a lot, but no sure I could get rid of nonstick. 

I'm considering trying stainless steel. That's pretty much the standard in the chef world, but every time I've used one, I wished I hadn't.
Spock Senior Member
5,271 posts 9 reps Joined Jul 2013
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 11:13 AM
posted by geeblock

For me it has been switching from teflon to cast iron pans...after years of my gf destroying our teflon pans by using metal spatulas and silverware which scratches the teflon off and ruins the pans, we have been using the same three cast iron pans now for 5 years and we don't have to argue about her damaging the cookware and the investment has already paid of 6x easily. 

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-Aeternum-Frying-Petravera-Italian/dp/B00GAY0RBM/ref=sr_1_41?keywords=italian+stone+cookware&qid=1552489874&s=gateway&sr=8-41

 

If you arent cooking with stoneware you arent doing it right.  Teflon.......welcome to 1985
like_that 1st Team All-PWN
29,228 posts 321 reps Joined Apr 2010
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 11:13 AM
posted by Automatik

You completely replaced teflon with cast iron? I use my cast iron a lot, but no sure I could get rid of nonstick. 

I'm considering trying stainless steel. That's pretty much the standard in the chef world, but every time I've used one, I wished I hadn't.

Why?  I have an all-clad stainless steel set and it's amazing. 
Automatik Senior Member
15,737 posts 98 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 11:26 AM

Cleaning the pan was a bitch and food was sticking. Maybe not enough lube?? 

We have all clad everything in our test kitchen. Baller stuff.
like_that 1st Team All-PWN
29,228 posts 321 reps Joined Apr 2010
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 11:32 AM
posted by Automatik

Cleaning the pan was a bitch and food was sticking. Maybe not enough lube?? 

We have all clad everything in our test kitchen. Baller stuff.

In the spirit of this thread... https://www.amazon.com/Bar-Keepers-Friend-Liquid-Cleaner/dp/B007UTJR7G
geeblock Member
1,123 posts 0 reps Joined May 2018
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 11:55 AM
posted by Automatik

You completely replaced teflon with cast iron? I use my cast iron a lot, but no sure I could get rid of nonstick. 

I'm considering trying stainless steel. That's pretty much the standard in the chef world, but every time I've used one, I wished I hadn't.

if taken care of correctly it is also non stick...
geeblock Member
1,123 posts 0 reps Joined May 2018
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 11:56 AM
posted by Automatik

You completely replaced teflon with cast iron? I use my cast iron a lot, but no sure I could get rid of nonstick. 

I'm considering trying stainless steel. That's pretty much the standard in the chef world, but every time I've used one, I wished I hadn't.

i have also looked into getting some stainless steel..i have a few pots, but no skillets
Zunardo Senior Member
815 posts 15 reps Joined Nov 2010
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 11:59 AM

Switching to a self-propelled lawn mower 15 years ago.

 
Fab4Runner Tits McGee
6,997 posts 64 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 1:52 PM

Portable charger for games, concerts, etc.

Slow cooker liners. 

Retinol.
vball10set paying it forward
26,788 posts 121 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 2:14 PM
posted by Zunardo

Switching to a self-propelled lawn mower 15 years ago.

 

this, but only pulled the trigger 5 years ago---what a difference!
BR1986FB Senior Member
27,923 posts 126 reps Joined Feb 2010
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 2:17 PM

Lasik for the 10 years it worked before my eyes regressed again.
Con_Alma Senior Member
12,320 posts 31 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 2:31 PM
posted by geeblock

For me it has been switching from teflon to cast iron pans...after years of my gf destroying our teflon pans by using metal spatulas and silverware which scratches the teflon off and ruins the pans, we have been using the same three cast iron pans now for 5 years and we don't have to argue about her damaging the cookware and the investment has already paid of 6x easily. 

Cooking with a cast iron skillet is fantastic.
BRF Senior Member
11,621 posts 111 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 5:37 PM
posted by BR1986FB

Lasik for the 10 years it worked before my eyes regressed again.

I've been reading some very bad things about Lasik. 

I had cataract surgery 2 years ago. Life changing. 

I will also throw in Huggies wipes. 
Ironman92 Administrator
56,729 posts 168 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 8:31 PM
posted by Zunardo

Switching to a self-propelled lawn mower 15 years ago.

 

Same time frame for me

 
Bio-Hazzzzard Senior Member
1,055 posts 8 reps Joined Jan 2010
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 9:23 PM

Bought a Grasshopper 322D almost 15 years ago, what once took 6 hours now takes just over 2 hours
Commander of Awesome Senior Pwner
24,621 posts 244 reps Joined May 2010
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 11:20 PM

Bit off the beaten path but products that have changed my life:

Bicycle. Helped me rediscover my love for physical activity, and one that I can continue with and be competitive with as I age.

High Quality items: Early in my 20s, I discovered that I'd rather pay double for items that are well made and built to last. This includes clothes, furniture, cars, kitchen knives, etc.. I'd much rather have 1 really well made pair of jeans than 5 shitty pairs. Took me too long to realize this. Invest in quaility and it will pay for itself many times over.

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