For cookware, I see Revere Ware with regularity in thrift stores. Any of the older pieces (generally have the city of the US factory on the bottom) will be BIFL quality. That’s how I collected my cookware collection that I wouldn’t have been able to afford otherwise. :)

AllClad also shows up, but only rarely.

We use a pair of smart led light bulbs. They turn on on schedule and there is a sunrise setting. :)

I have that kettle. It’s not as heavy duty as the older Revere Ware kettles, but my impression of it is that it will still last a lifetime of regular use.

Though a little dangerous, that looks seriously cool!

Was wondering if there was another copper fan here. :)

Of course! For your budget, you could certainly spec out one of those laptops. Let us all know what you settle for!

I like framework laptops. Every part is built to be replaceable/repairable by anybody. Seems super well designed. Planning to upgrade to one myself when my laptop bites the dust.

I like my Fisher pen. Given to me by a dear friend, it’s simply the best writing implement I’ve ever used. Solid stainless steel. The pressurized ink lets me use every last drop smoothly. And refills are cheap by mail or Amazon. I’ve been using it for over 4 years now, and I expect to use it the rest of my life.

Do it! I love cooking on it. My experience is that if I hear it up enough to get the Leidenfrost effect it’s about as non-stick as Teflon. Also way easier to clean than Teflon, because I can use a metal scrubber if I ever mess up and stick something to the pan.

It also heats up super fast, so only takes a minute to get it to the right temp.

Look up what the pre-1968 brand (stamped on the bottom) looks like. It’s a little thicker and better than the post-1968 pieces. I still love cooking on both though.

No need to feel old! 😂

I did more research today, and based off the pot handles my oldest are probably from 1946-1968, so older than my parents still, but probably not my grandparents. Maybe I’ll find a really old one someday. :)

I actually think it’s really stylish. The stainless steel is always nice, and the copper looks great whether you polish it or let it patina. :) Yeah, it lasts generations. I have pieces that are probably older than my grandparents.

I’m a huge fan of Revere Ware. Copper clad stainless steel. Sturdy but not too heavy. And they last lifetimes. My entire collection is from thrift stores and auctions. Get the heavier duty pre-1968 pieces, and you’ll never regret it.

I like Takeya. SimpleModern also sells lids like that.

I like Oros. You can get one within your budget on Ebay (new but older model), and it’s what I use for my ski jacket.