“We’re too poor to buy cheap things.”

EDIT: Perhaps I should’ve given some context. The quote is from one of Rajiv Surendra’s videos, and is the sentiment I grew up with. We didn’t have much money, but when we bought things, we bought the absolute best quality we could because we needed it to last. That’s the whole point of BIFL, and I feel like it’s especially important for people who don’t have much money, because buying something good once is often cheaper (and a lot more satisfying) than replacing it every couple of years. My grandmothers sewing machine cost them a month’s wages like 60 years ago, but soon I’ll be getting it (from my aunt, who it was passed down to). A family friend of ours has a couch that is over 50 years old. It’s been recovered a few times to match the fashion trends, but it’s still in excellent condition, looks amazing, and will be passed down to their kids.

$300 is a lot for a waterproof jacket, but if it’s really good, lasts a long time, and you spend a lot of time outside in the rain, then it might be worth it.

We had this problem badly in our bathroom. We put a frosted film over the window (for privacy) and that stopped the condensation. I don’t know how/why, but it worked. The condensation was so bad that it was causing mould, and we were having to dry the windows with a towel at least twice a day.

The film we used is removable - you just spray the window with a light mist of soapy water, put the film on, and squeegee out the air bubbles.