I was thinking about how I missed having an indoor thermometer that measures humidity. It’s such a small specific thing, one I’d never think of getting unless pushed to it (which I was by one particularly dry winter). But I like having one now....
I’ve noticed sometimes that there’s some half-baked videos or blogs or whatever that purport this or that frugal trick, but if you look at the time or math, it’s not actually frugal for you....
I was just thinking in the back of my head about how cheap LEDs have made types of lighting that would’ve cost way too much (both to install, and in electricity usage) no longer stupidly expensive....
I know someone would immediately jump in with water if I didn’t caveat that, haha. Tap water is the most frugal drink, yes I know, but for me plain ol’ water more of a basic survival thing. And I like to be happy too, not stuck permanently in survival mode, even if I’m also being frugal....
What's a sci-fi or fantasy book or series that you want to see adapted as a movie/television series?
I didn’t read this series when I was a kid, but I finally got around to reading Roger Zelazny’s Chronicles of Amber....
Are there any household gadgets you found unexpectedly useful after you'd gotten them?
I was thinking about how I missed having an indoor thermometer that measures humidity. It’s such a small specific thing, one I’d never think of getting unless pushed to it (which I was by one particularly dry winter). But I like having one now....
What "frugal" tricks have you found to just not be worth it, either in time or money?
I’ve noticed sometimes that there’s some half-baked videos or blogs or whatever that purport this or that frugal trick, but if you look at the time or math, it’s not actually frugal for you....
What's a food you forget you like? Then you eat it, and wonder why you don't buy it more often?
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Those of you with lesser-known types of jobs...what do you do?
Also, how did you get into it, and what sort of education or certifications (if any) did you need?...
What are some things that used to be expensive, but which no longer are?
I was just thinking in the back of my head about how cheap LEDs have made types of lighting that would’ve cost way too much (both to install, and in electricity usage) no longer stupidly expensive....
What are some good browser-based games you've liked?
To give an example of what I’m thinking of…Kingdom of Loathing, Lioden, Flight Rising....
Short(er) people of Lemmy--what are some lifehacks you figured out that've helped you out?
Here’s some of mine:...
What's a frugal trick you've picked up recently?
What’s a frugal trick you’ve chanced upon recently?...
Those of you who work 8+ hours outside in the cold regularly, how do you dress for the job?
What tricks do you have to keep warm?
What's your favorite frugal find this week?
Just curious what you guys have been able to score recently....
Have you ever come across some sort of container or organizer for anything that ended up being strangely useful?
I’m not a natural organizer, but I’m starting to appreciate things that help me organize as I get older....
What are your favorite (non water) frugal drinks? (Mine is tea.)
I know someone would immediately jump in with water if I didn’t caveat that, haha. Tap water is the most frugal drink, yes I know, but for me plain ol’ water more of a basic survival thing. And I like to be happy too, not stuck permanently in survival mode, even if I’m also being frugal....
What are some frugal (but not penny-wise/pound-foolish) things you've picked up re: cars?
Do you have any genuine tricks for keeping/maintaining a car that are frugal?...
Old pinball machines are amazingly complex (youtu.be)
What kind of deals have you found at local ethnic grocery stores?
I don’t currently have any ethnic grocery stores near me, but when I did, the Mexican ones always had chicken thighs for cheap, and also limes....
What is your favorite SFF book published in the last 5 years?
This is open to indie too–there’s a lot more great indie work out there than people talk about....
The $50 Water Turbine -Build Tutorial v1.0 (www.youtube.com)
What's your favorite trick in NMS?
I’m curious what little neat things you guys have found or adopted while playing....
How dangerous are magnetic items near an MRI magnet? (www.youtube.com)
What are some holiday-related frugal tips and tricks you have?
…I know the title sounds like some clickbait crap, but I’m honestly looking for some ideas that I might not have thought about myself.
Primitive Technology: Natural Draft Iron Smelt (youtu.be)
Gourd cricket cage with moulded chrysanthemum decoration - China, 18th century (lemmy.world)
collections.ashmolean.org/object/690233...
Saving the (virtual) environment by scrapping multi-tools (lemmy.world)
I went to scrap this multi-tool, and had a chuckle at the name.
He's Lived 50 Years Off the Grid in Appalachia 🇺🇸 (www.youtube.com)