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I've only had one car with power windows, and I have to admit a certain bias against power windows--it's just one more thing to break! Although one car with crank windows had the window mechanism break. I ride in cars that have power windows, and it seems almost exotic--even though I know these...

I historically have been biased towards powder detergents, but for at least the last couple of years--maybe longer--I've bought liquids simply because I can get better deals like the one mentioned above. Although I've never gotten a deal quite as good as $2.97. I'm thinking the best deal is...

I've never tried canning, although I have had some interest. But...I've never actually gotten around to it. Too lazy, perhaps. Plus I'd probably worry about doing something wrong--even if I slavishly followed the latest instructions--and killing myself with food poisoning. I'd be more likely to...

>I don't know the curve for when the balance tipped to LCD and/or LED computer monitors over CRT but I can say I got my first LCD (two, both of which I'm still using) in May 2009. I'm pretty sure I heard some people in one computer Facebook group talk about preferring CRT since 2009. BUT they...

>The irony is palpable. I remember that up to the early 90's or so, only people in universities and rich companies could even pay for the internet, and even at that, not everyone was allowed to have email access. I remember working for one place around 2001, and, back then, people had to have...

>How many folks are reading from & posting to AW.org using a phone, tablet, or computer that has a screen lit with LED technology? Good point. Although it's entirely possible LED detractors here are using older LCD or even CRT screens! One day, there may even be a post about how much better CRT...

>But believe over years temps on domestic drip coffee makers has been dumbed down much like steam irons. This may have been in response to complaints and or ligation over *hot* coffee. It's also quite possible that temperatures get dumbed down in order to make things a bit cheaper.

Cone filters From my memories, the paper filters are a bit more expensive. But they are common, and there are ways of saving money (generic filters--very common--or IIRC Target had good prices once on big boxes of filters). Another option: they make (or used to make) permanent cone filters...

Braun My mother had one of these from the late 80s to early 90s. While we both agreed French press was better, the Braun was a nice, convenient daily driver. For some reason, I'm thinking it was top rated by CONSUMER REPORTS.

Sunbeam Coffeemaster I also went through a phase of using one of these... I can't remember my impressions of the coffee. It must have been drinkable, at least, because I wouldn't have continued using it. But I wasn't wowed to the point of "I'll never use anything else again!" Honestly, I think...

>Sometimes I think in this day of automation, and Technology, we often overlook the simple methods, that were tried and true. I think we over complicate our lives with all this gadgetry. Very true!

Farberware Superfast Percolator Years back, I went through at least a couple of phases (and maybe more...) of using old percolators. I was inspired by this site. This site has a lot to answer for. LOL During that time, one percolator I used was a smallish Farberware (4-6 cups), which is a nice...

One option I've liked in the past are small drip makers that sit on top of my coffee cup. The one I used was a 3 part design. There was a filter assembly (with permanent filter), a water reservoir that would fit on top of the filter, and a lid. (I often didn't bother with using the lid...

I'm shocked at the rinsing performance you report, Frigilux! Tide, at least in my bitter experience, can sometimes be...ah...a bit challenging when rinse time comes around. I suppose, though, they are forced to move with the times... More and more people are using front loaders that have...

Frigilux Dumb question. ["Not that Lord Kenmore has ever asked any other kind," everyone in Super sighs.] But how well do the towels seem to rinse when washed with other stuff? I think we've all noticed that towels seem to hold suds more than most other laundry.

I've also wondered if washers (particularly front load) might do the best job washing on full loads. Sort of like how a 10 cup coffee maker might be able to make 2 cups of coffee, but will do a better job of making coffee when it makes a full 10 cups pot.

I, myself, have used lots of different approaches. At times, I've been very aggressive with sorting. At other times, I'm not so aggressive. A lot depends on circumstances of the time. For example, when I needed to use a coin operated laundry, I generally erred more on the side of fewer/fuller...

pack the load down to get it all in. I personally wouldn't want to do this--although in my case, I'm using a single speed Shredmore, and have a limited budget for clothing/towel/linen replacement. I tend to under load, and I prefer running full tubs of water, since I think the wear and tear on...

wear ‘n’ tear on the SQ. Wear on the SQ may not matter. Based on what I remember of your past history, you'll very likely get bored with the SQ long before it wears out in any case! LOL

>Interesting that the Target product and Persil are available in small 6-load bottles. I did not know that size was offered. Seems like a good idea to get people on the fence to try it. My local Target has several choices in small 6-10 load bottles priced at $2-$4. Some are listed on the...