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Junior_Ad2955 t1_iy5ppjq wrote

Country Cottons makes the best hand towels/dish towels

Cookware- 360 Cookware

Sheets blankets and towels- 100% Red Land Cotton( especially sheets). Sheets have a lifetime warranty for holes or piling

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spydersweb51 OP t1_iy5n5vz wrote

Thank you! I didn't even think about the off-gassing. I like the concrete slab idea but hubby wants to be able to access underneath. Tile...... I know that will be more $ but that could be a good option for what we are looking for.

Thank you for your kindness.

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Turbulent-Flamingo84 t1_iy5n0i8 wrote

Snapware from Costco! I agree the nesting glass ones chip. The snapware completely seal, lasts forever (I’ve had mine a long time). Costco seems to always carry it so you can replace a set if some disappear. And they stack well.

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jeffreyd00 t1_iy5mkn3 wrote

Thanks for caring for some rescue dogs. Be remiss if I didn't mention that vinyl has a lot of nasty off gassing. Maybe consider tile or if it's a concrete slab home just stain and seal the existing concrete.

As for solar that's something that would require a lot of research. There is no one best choice as it depends on end goals (offset existing bill or go completely off grid). You'll need to research local installers directly.

Best of luck with the new home.

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spydersweb51 OP t1_iy5m8v8 wrote

Hi. I have been trying to research as much as possible. I'm not sure why the list is ridiculous. I don't expect every person to answer every item on the list. I was hoping that if, for example, someone found dish towels that actually dry dishes, they could share that with me. And just that. Perhaps I should have spelled that out. Live and learn.

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spydersweb51 OP t1_iy5lkty wrote

Hi. I couldn't find a bunch of the things I was looking for in the search, so I took the list I had been working on for the last 6 months and put a bunch of it here in the hope some people were decent humans. There seems to be a few who have been helpful, so I'm thankful for them.

It's unfortunate how narrow and judgmental some people can be but I get it and try to use it as a reminder to apologize when I do the same. I'll keep this up a little longer in case a few more decent people come along, then ill take the suggestions and be on my way.

Thank you

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Simbinas t1_iy5k3jf wrote

We just put in vinyl plank flooring last year and it looks a lot like wood. It is not my first choice but we have and will always have large hairy dogs and it is durable and easy to clean. I would get a Rubbermaid floor duster for the dog hair. Works great and quick. This is what we use: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rubbermaid-Commercial-Products-18-in-Microfiber-Flat-Mop-Kit-FGQ101-20/202229415.

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BTW: Kackjelly is right on good quality house supplies. You can't go wrong with Pyrex and Lodge cast iron but there is a learning curve and be sure and learn how to properly season it. Makes all the difference.

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Mixer: Love my Kitchenaid stand mixer and a great time to buy it with holiday deals, It will last a lifetime.

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Best of luck with you new home and Congrats!

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