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TL;DR: Members Mark beats Kirkland on bulk value; Charmin Ultra Strong > Soft to avoid lint; Kirkland quality tanked post-COVID (dust city); Bidets are the ultimate game changer; Scott 1000 best for septic safety but thin
TL;DR: Good quality for the price; much better than Kirkland; occasional lint/dust issues
TL;DR: Good quality for the price; much better than Kirkland; occasional lint/dust issues
TL;DR: A strong, high-quality, non-linty paper; preferable to Scott and Costco; known to be harsh by some
TL;DR: A strong, high-quality, non-linty paper; preferable to Scott and Costco; known to be harsh by some
TL;DR: The gold standard for softness; better than Ultra Strong/Essentials; a quality upgrade from Kirkland
TL;DR: The gold standard for softness; better than Ultra Strong/Essentials; a quality upgrade from Kirkland
TL;DR: Septic-safe and plumber-recommended; reliable with 25 years of use; prevents clogs better than thick brands
TL;DR: Septic-safe and plumber-recommended; reliable with 25 years of use; prevents clogs better than thick brands
TL;DR: A strong alternative to Charmin; does not cause fingers to rip through; better than the linty Kirkland brand
TL;DR: A strong alternative to Charmin; does not cause fingers to rip through; better than the linty Kirkland brand
TL;DR: A perfect, affordable dupe for Charmin Ultra Soft; soft, thick, and not dusty; a better value than Costco/Charmin
TL;DR: A perfect, affordable dupe for Charmin Ultra Soft; soft, thick, and not dusty; a better value than Costco/Charmin
TL;DR: Affordable, strong, and lint-free; a good value option; preferable to its Ultra Soft variant
TL;DR: Affordable, strong, and lint-free; a good value option; preferable to its Ultra Soft variant
TL;DR: Softer than Scott 1000; good for sustainable practices; dissolves better than Charmin
TL;DR: Softer than Scott 1000; good for sustainable practices; dissolves better than Charmin
TL;DR: A long-term preference for its quality; better than sandpaper-y store brands; not prone to crumbling/shedding
TL;DR: A long-term preference for its quality; better than sandpaper-y store brands; not prone to crumbling/shedding
TL;DR: Dissolves quickest for plumbing; a happy switch from other brands; a good functional option
TL;DR: Dissolves quickest for plumbing; a happy switch from other brands; a good functional option
all are disposable, consensus is buy cheap & replace (OXO, Tramontina, T-Fal); premium brands a pricey gamble on durability; proper care is crucial but coatings eventually fail; many just switch to cast iron or carbon steel instead
Cuisinart freezer bowls to start ; compressors for convenience; Lello is the BIFL endgame; Ninja Creami for protein/healthy options
overall consensus is a battle between reliability and price; Philips Hue is the gold standard but expensive; Lutron Caseta dominates switches; IKEA Tradfri is the best budget Zigbee option; enthusiasts prefer feature-rich switches like Inovelli and Zooz; WiFi bulbs like Kasa are cheap but can be unreliable
Encore/ESP reliable entry, Ode 2 filter fave, DF series value flats; Niche Zero workflow champ, Eureka quiet workhorse; hand grinders beat budget electrics, diminishing returns past ~$500
Victorinox Fibrox dominates value tier; German knives forgiving and BIFL; Japanese sharper but need care; skip sets buy individual; learning to sharpen matters most
Masterbuilt/Electric models are easy to use; WSM/Kamado offer better flavor, durability, and versatility; offsets require much more work for max smoke; pellet grills provide convenience, but may sacrifice smoke depth.
