What are /r/SmallHome's favorite Products & Services?

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Rolling barn doors, maybe? Like these: https://smile.amazon.com/WINSOON-5-16FT-Single-Sliding-Hardware/dp/B06XS4D9TW/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=rolling+barn+doors+for+closets&qid=1619978938&sr=8-2

The reason I differentiate between industrial and commercial is that most commercial designs are just playing to a green-washed market, not selling things that are noticeably better for the world, sold in a way that's inline with those values. Have you done a proper analysis of the environmental impact of sourcing these materials, manufacturing the product, and shipping it to consumers?

At the moment, I don't feel like you've sold me or the customers that your product is better than the $28 bed shelf available on amazon, which is admittedly a little more expensive than I expected. So it feels like you're charging more for the same product. If you're comparing this to a hardwood piece of furniture instead of a plastic doohickey, you should advertise as if it is one, and plan your market accordingly. If your claim is that its better for the world, how much better than a plastic version? Than an end table? How much worse is it than just putting my stuff on the floor?

When you compare shipping 4 pounds across the country (twice I assume) it might be that a plastic version is actually more sustainable, since its lighter.

Economies of scale also certainly factor in here - your mailing issue is a prime example, but some of those costs can be leveraged too. Sure, you may never produce enough of these to get a 100k unit discount from your bamboo supplier, but you're still putting money into sustainable suppliers networks - if you're sourcing from a sustainable company and not just the lowest bidder.

I have one and I love mine. It's larger capacity so I can totally do a load of queen size bedding, king would also fit. The spinner on mine works so well that even jeans dry in a couple of hours when hung inside, or within a half hour if hung outside on a sunny day.

Be sure you pay attention to the capacity when shopping, read reviews - most of the better models have people sharing video reviews on YouTube which is super helpful.

There are also tons of accessories you can buy to help trap lint and pet hair (if you have pets) during the wash cycle, they literally float in the water with your clothes (can find them on Amazon) which i definitely recommend as someone who wears a lot of black.

This is the model I've had for a few years now https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E4RUUQI/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_YnoTEbRNTDHVZ

For me, it's miles better than going to a laundromat. I keep mine in my bathroom, next to my bathtub so it's even easier to fill (with the handheld show attachment) and drain (into the bathtub with an extra lint trap over the drain) If you have pets or lint issues (like me) get an additional lint filter that fits over the drainage hose so you don't end up clogging the sink or tub or wherever you drain it.

I had one of those normal ones with a blower, ul approved, caught fire. I caught the fire immediately so no damages but I recommend those ones which look like little radiators. https://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-Comfort-Thermostat-Settings-Features/dp/B000TGDGLU/ref=sr_1_51?crid=Y31H4GYUGCB&keywords=space+heater+safe&qid=1671412098&sprefix=space+heater+safe%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-51

I have only had the two space heaters ever. Please stay safe.

Replace the boob light with this. https://www.amazon.com/Rotating-Parties-Birthday-Halloween-Christmas/dp/B097CCHWV5/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=3LXO1WTANG8TS&keywords=disco+light+bulb&qid=1659902949&sprefix=disco+light+bulb%2Caps%2C251&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa...

I've been looking at these accordion doors on Amazon, a little pricey but they have different finishes to choose from.

Here's one on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/SUPER-DEAL-Portable-Apartments-Delicates/dp/B07B94ZR74/

The largest ones have a capacity of around 10lbs/5kg, and the spin compartment is smaller than the wash compartment. I probably couldn't spin bedsheets, you're right. So that's regular trips to the laundromat in any case.. hmm.

It just seems so inconvenient to me to go outside every single time I need something washed.

Would something like this work for your corner workspace?

https://smile.amazon.com/SHW-L-Shaped-Office-Corner-Walnut/dp/B077HB2L34/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1530639252&sr=8-9&keywords=corner+computer+desk&dpID=512MGarHxuL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

We have a 2 story, 900 square foot home. We are lucky to have almost all of our space completely utilized, however, the staircase (U-shaped) takes up a fair portion of our floor plan. Also, we have no place to store our bikes. We live in an urban area where bike theft is common, so they need to be inside. Right now, they are sitting in our living room. It would be nice to have a place to put them, but normal bike stands like this won't fit anywhere in our house.

I have an older bed with approximately 12" of storage underneath. The box springs are old but I got a new mattress that's surprisingly comfortable and cheap. Under the bed I store my out of season clothes and bedding. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005A4OQ9W

http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-3Q2900CLMCB-Storage-Blueberry-Frost/dp/B002HDHM36/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450288886

It's a portable shower, you just dunk the bottom in a tank, and you have an instant shower wherever you are: here it is