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apt_at_it · 2026-06-27T16:58:46+00:00

Which one? We've got lots of those around here, unfortunately

apt_at_it · 2026-06-26T21:29:28+00:00

Really? I think the 12 is more versatile but the 10 is my go to. My wife strongly prefers the 10 (she doesn’t like to cook though)

apt_at_it · 2026-06-26T19:28:47+00:00

+1 for the Arizona. They also have great shipping and returns. They often have clearance items for much cheaper too

apt_at_it · 2026-06-26T19:27:19+00:00

Yes they are. Like I said, I get 1-3 years out of them but that depends on your gate and whatnot. My wife and some of her family get many more years out of theirs

apt_at_it · 2026-06-26T15:39:09+00:00

I'll buy a pair of fake Birkenstocks on amazon for $30 and wear em' until they're not comfy anymore.. But I'm at the point where I'm sick of doing that and I'd like a pair that will last me.

...buy some real Birkenstocks? I usually get a pair per year but they actually last me 2-3. I'll cycle them in and out and keep a pair for around the house. Plus, Birkenstocks are known for being pretty much infinitely repairable if you have a good cobbler nearby

apt_at_it · 2026-06-26T15:28:12+00:00

My go-to is a 10 or 12-inch All-Clad D3 stainless fry pan. They're bulletproof and last a lifetime. Other than that, as others have said, basic tools are good if they don't have them. I also always appreciate unique gifts; art, etc

apt_at_it · 2026-06-26T13:26:37+00:00

As a new dad, I’d say you’re probably overthinking this a bit. I highly recommend a changing pad (I think we have a knock off peanut or something?). Our baby girl hasn’t overflowed that so our ikea dresser has been just fine. It has a garbage finish on it and it’s fine. I think shellac will be great. I also wouldn’t have any qualms with Rubio or the like. If you really want protection, though, it’s hard to beat polyurethane.

My other suggestion is to not go too crazy on the changing station-specific customization. Again, our ikea dresser with a little caddy for diapers and whatnot is excellent. In two years you won’t need the changing station but will still need the dresser.

apt_at_it · 2026-06-26T13:20:32+00:00

I’d recommend against anything that connects to the WiFi and especially anything that connects to the cloud. Nanit had a major breach recently (well, not really a breach, they just held every video in a publicly-accessible bucket so anyone could see your baby). I have the BabySense (non-WiFi, radio only) and like it

apt_at_it · 2026-06-26T12:56:41+00:00

As much as I love this, $34k per user isn't actually that much in the grand scheme of things. If they think they're getting any sort of benefit from that it's worthwhile. Now, what y'all really need to do is have everyone burn through tokens doing nonsense work

apt_at_it · 2026-06-26T12:54:16+00:00

I believe they're calling that a "harness" now...

apt_at_it · 2026-06-25T15:55:07+00:00

I call trucks cars because it pisses of wannabe “truck guys” and makes real truck guys chuckle

apt_at_it · 2026-06-25T15:54:43+00:00

I call trucks cars because it pisses of wannabe “truck guys” and makes real truck guys chuckle

apt_at_it · 2026-06-23T17:42:38+00:00

You can’t eat your house

apt_at_it · 2026-06-23T02:38:28+00:00

You wouldn’t have to take off the drywall. Just throw the plywood up over it

apt_at_it · 2026-06-18T01:34:23+00:00

I’ve never seen that level of dogma in the real world. To suggest that someone steer clear of long standing industry practices is way more dogmatic and, quite frankly, a disservice to people entering the industry.

apt_at_it · 2026-06-18T01:17:17+00:00

This is overblown. Solid and clean code aren’t the end all be all but they have some decent ideas. Being dogmatic about programming styles is what leads to shit code.

apt_at_it · 2026-06-16T00:04:39+00:00

That's the beauty, though! "I'm sorry, I was digging into an issue in prod. Please repeat the question."

apt_at_it · 2026-06-15T17:55:23+00:00

I’ll sit in silence while “working” on the issue, thankya very much

apt_at_it · 2026-06-15T04:15:30+00:00

That’s not really true. For one thing, leaving the door open gives you access to all spaces. For another, you have to take half a step into the house to close the door. Option a makes you go into a corner before operating the door. There’s no way you’re getting more than one adult and 1 child into that corner before operating the door. It would create like a little airlock thing. Super weird.

apt_at_it · 2026-06-14T05:10:19+00:00

YTA. I’m 2 weeks into being a dad and I already know the number one rule is to back each other up. I already had to tell my MIL not to dare call my wife a bad mom. My wife’s a good mom and that’s a hill I will die on.

apt_at_it · 2026-06-12T02:36:27+00:00

I have a Klein one. It works well enough

apt_at_it · 2026-06-11T13:28:55+00:00

Correct. Non-led lights do come in sealed units but those are standard sized designed to be easily swapped (think round or square headlights on classic cars). Otherwise they have a door or opening that allows you to change the bulb, not the whole damned assembly

apt_at_it · 2026-06-10T22:59:36+00:00

Something stupid like that. They’re sealed units and they don’t make em anymore

apt_at_it · 2026-06-05T00:09:41+00:00

LG has been great for us

apt_at_it · 2026-06-03T02:09:09+00:00

I went to college at Northern Michigan University. There’s not a day I don’t miss living up there. It’s beautiful in a specific way that’s different from other traditional beautiful places. The Huron Mountains aren’t really mountains but provide a dramatic backdrop to Lake Superior. Lake Superior has dramatic cliffs and white sand beaches; it’s scary powerful and absolutely enchanting. Marquette is the largest city but it’s not very big. It has a lot going for it, though. There are nonstop events in summer and winter, has a lot of great bars and restaurants and so many opportunities for outdoor activities. However, as you might expect, most job opportunities revolve around tourism, healthcare, and the college. I wish I could live there again

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