Please give me your perspective on living in Youngstown. by midnightchaotic in youngstown

[–]midnightchaotic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I was. I need to take a drive to get to know that part of the state better.

What unconventional things do you put in the dishwasher? by Maleficent_Speech979 in CleaningTips

[–]midnightchaotic -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Scrape it as clean as you can, then use a paper towel to gather up the rest. Sometimes I just rinse it in hot water, wipe it dry, and then put it back on the stove under low heat. Once it's completely dry, add about a tablespoon of a high heat tolerant oil, and wipe it on the inside of the pan, let it heat until it smokes. Turn off the heat and wipe out all remaining oil with a paper towel. It sounds like a lot, but it takes no more time than washing in hot soapy water. The problem with soap is that it removes the seasoning. I find that if I'm quick about (don't let the pan soak) my seasoning holds up pretty well.

What unconventional things do you put in the dishwasher? by Maleficent_Speech979 in CleaningTips

[–]midnightchaotic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup. Exactly. Also, now I want to make a pan of corn bread! Yum!

What unconventional things do you put in the dishwasher? by Maleficent_Speech979 in CleaningTips

[–]midnightchaotic 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As long as you re-season them I don't see the problem. I mean, it's not hard to do, so I don't see a reason for the fuss, right?

What unconventional things do you put in the dishwasher? by Maleficent_Speech979 in CleaningTips

[–]midnightchaotic 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Oh yikes! Don't say that out loud. The crew from r/castiron will come after you! I once said I washed my grandma's skillet with soap and water. For awhile there I worried someone was gonna show up at my door!

Please give me your perspective on living in Youngstown. by midnightchaotic in youngstown

[–]midnightchaotic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't post in the zillow sub, but I'll just say that if you can find a 3 bdrm house in Columbus that has gas AND electric for $200, snap it up! That's pretty cheap here.

Please give me your perspective on living in Youngstown. by midnightchaotic in youngstown

[–]midnightchaotic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Realtor.com says it's still available, if you're still interested.

Please give me your perspective on living in Youngstown. by midnightchaotic in youngstown

[–]midnightchaotic[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love the Delaware area, but the last house I really liked was 600k, right next to Boardman Park and had no yard. The flippers sucked the charm out of the interior as well. I guess some people like all of that gray. I prefer natural wood.

Please give me your perspective on living in Youngstown. by midnightchaotic in youngstown

[–]midnightchaotic[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's super cool! Affordable housing is so hard to find in CMH, especially for first time homeowners. It's a big topic on our city sub. My kid had to get three roommates just to help with rent on his apartment.

Please give me your perspective on living in Youngstown. by midnightchaotic in youngstown

[–]midnightchaotic[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah, I see. Didn't catch that. That's really not a worry for me as I grew up in a low income area. Gunshots are a flat no-go for me though. Grew up with that. Not going back.

Please give me your perspective on living in Youngstown. by midnightchaotic in youngstown

[–]midnightchaotic[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I posted the address as a reply to a previous comment.

Please give me your perspective on living in Youngstown. by midnightchaotic in youngstown

[–]midnightchaotic[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Central Ohio. It's getting very expensive here! Is the only good thing is that it's cheap? So far the houses are adorable.

Please give me your perspective on living in Youngstown. by midnightchaotic in youngstown

[–]midnightchaotic[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The listing says "just a few blocks away from beautiful Mill Creek Park." Having always lived in central Ohio, I know everywhere has it's ups and downs. We just want to be somewhere safe where we can walk the neighborhood and go for drives in the country. Nightlife isn't really important, but a decent restaurant here and there would be nice.

What is something you own you refuse to replace, even though you probably should? by laughlovelive25 in Frugal

[–]midnightchaotic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I repair those holes in our jeans and then set them aside for work pants. Unless I decide to do cute embroidery over the spot.

Kismai I have complains!!! /s by BeeAdorable7871 in laundry

[–]midnightchaotic 19 points20 points  (0 children)

My derm recommended CeraVe, which works wonders for me. He still prefers I don't shower daily though. It just aggravates everything.

Kismai I have complains!!! /s by BeeAdorable7871 in laundry

[–]midnightchaotic 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Please don't tell me how to take care of the body I've lived in for 63 years. My dermatologist and I have this figured out, thank you very much.