Usually people answer Bosch to this question

You will likely need several coats for different temperatures and weather patterns (rain), but if you find the kind with a water resistant shell and a zip out lining, that can count as two (and you can layer underneath with under armor or Wintersilks). Lands End, LL Bean and others make those kinds of coats.

I would avoid down coats with that silky nylon shell as it can snag and not wear well. But I have a decades old down coat from the Company store that is supposed to be warm down to something like -20 degrees.

A longer length and a hood are helpful to increase warmth.

Depends on how long ago they were replaced.

I was picturing 70’s Brady Bunch era plastic chairs, possibly in trendy dark orange or avocado green.

They probably thought they were replacing them with more cleanable plastic ones 🙂

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Not necessarily. My Maytag washer & dryer are still going strong after 29 years with no upgrades.

But some people buy all new kitchen appliances for the color.

I think there’s an opportunity for disruption in appliances by designing BIFL. They’d likely get a large market share but once the market is saturated with their products, overall sales in the category would drop.

Probably someone in the biz has data on how often appliances are replaced for appearance or new features, rather than breakage.

You’d have to research particular companies but it’s in their interest if you have to buy a new couch

You might consider something with heavy duty (e.g., cotton duck) m, machine washable slipcovers. And buy extra slipcovers at the time of purchase.

Then what is the toaster oven actually doing to “eat” your piece of toast?

Was it a pop-up toaster or a toaster oven?

If you want a tight fit like that, some of Lands End’s supination cotton shirts are fitted. LL Bean are also nice. Eddie Bauer’s fabric hasn’t held up quite as well.

Why can’t you hand wash them?

The company at the link has an odd set of merchandise but they did send me the eyedroppers I ordered so they seem legit.

Amazon has the needleless syringes in various sizes, but usually get them from the vet.

When I needed 1ml plastic eyedroppers, this was the only place I could fine that size: https://lemelange.com

Do you want electric plug in or stovetop?

Pillows really should not be buy it for life for sanitary reasons

The Mr Clean brand are a bit thicker

I had satin scrunches in the 80’s. Just got some new ones recently. Seems like they’re coming back.

The scrunches are less likely to cause breakage. Very popular in the 1980’s.

Solid wood, even secondhand, is more BIFL than veneer.

Pendleton Eco wool blankets are washable but their traditional ones are not

I wear a small size too. My Eddie Bauer hiking boots are holding up very well. Also have ancient Timberland hiking boots but they are on the small side and narrower, so not as good for actual hiking. Both are lace up. I don’t wear other boots much, so can’t speak to other styles.

Strand bamboo is harder than Brazilian Cherry

You could look up the Janka ratings, but ash is a very hard wood.

From a sustainability standpoint, bamboo comes out ahead. If they’ve put it together as they do strand bamboo flooring, it would have a high Janka rating but not sure they can do that for furniture.

Identify quality manufacturers and see if they make that style. Unless you are planning to go vintage.