(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best kitchen & bath fixtures

Like many of my brothers in this sub, I'm always thirsty and always want water. In particular, I want it ice cold and in massive quantities. A while ago, I got this refillable 100z "cup":

Pic with pint glass for size comparison

I lived near a gas station with really well filtered water that let me fill it up for free, so I was set. Unfortunately, after moving, all the places near me want like $1 for an ice water refill in that thing. Fuck that. Here's an overview of all the components needed.

Pitcher - I use this Brita pitcher. In the past I used the bigger one here, but it honestly sucks to fill up because it's heavy and unwieldy, whereas the pitcher form factor is really easy to just refill right after you use. It also pours quite a bit slower. Apparently my new place does some filtration of water before it comes out of the sink, so I might switch to this guy for instant filtration. Also make sure to change that damn filter often enough. Having charcoal leech into everything when it breaks down from too much use won't hurt you but it definitely looks bad and takes some time to clean out.

Giant Cup - Valero Corner Stores sell this, though the 64oz and 52oz variants are more common. Plenty of other gas stations sell identical 100oz cups with their branding, but you just have to find one. If you don't mind paying the pretty steep cost (~$20) some people sell them on Amazon, like this one. I really really wish Yeti or some other company made a 100oz cup made for drinking that insulates as well as theirs do, but I haven't found one.

Reusable Straw - The big cup comes with a plastic reusable straw which you can see in the pictures of the one I linked to, but I don't like it. The ridged structure that makes it easily bendable also causes drag on the water and makes it harder to drink. So what I use are these. They are just the right size. They get a bit off smelling after a while (a month or two), and there's a brush included to clean them, but I can never really get them cleaned well, so I honestly just toss them and use another. It's $8 for 5, so you're looking at maybe $15 or so a year in straw costs. I had also looked at some of those reusable metal straws but then I realized how bad it would suck to pick up the cup too quickly and bash my teeth out with the inertia of a full 100oz cup.

Ice - Here's the the tricky one. This is basically why I filled it up at the gas station in the past. I'm really picky about ice and will only use clear "restaurant quality" ice. The kind of ice made in most freezer ice makers is cloudy because of air bubbles in the water, meaning that it also picks up any off smells in the freezer, melts far too quickly, is weirdly soft, etc. If you do it right, you can get pretty clear ice from ice trays, but if you're doing that for a cup that big, it's gonna take a lot of time. Here is a pic of the ice maker I bought to solve this problem (I bought it here). It does a really good job making clear, good tasting ice. I fill it up with a full load of water from the pitcher and usually within 90-120 minutes, it's full of clear square ice. Here is a pic of some extra ice I stash in the freezer from it. I'll edit this with a pic of some fresh super clear ice in a bit, I don't have any on hand right now. Overall, I like the ice machine, though I will say that it costs quite a bit to run (it runs at around 150W, spiking to 190W) and should be wiped down every week or two. It might just be easier to grab some of the 10 or 20lb bags of ice from the gas station or grocery story and use that. It is nice to be able to make it on demand though.

Every morning I get up and fill the ice maker up to the top, sip on the leftover water from last night while I wait for the new ice, and then refill when I'm done. I usually drink two cupfulls of water a day.

But what if I want my water to get me drunk?

The best part about water is that it makes the best mixed drink for sipping at home. Just carbonate it and mix it with a spirit. The Japanese highball is the height of such mixed drinks, but I've found that some experimentation yielded a variety of great options. I usually do around 5:1 water to spirit, but usually I eyeball the spirit pour and just full up the glass.

How to make it at home? Sodastream of course! Here is a picture of my Sodastream bottle, a very fancy eau-de-vie, and the resulting beverage. Here are my top picks for spirits to mix with your delicious spicy water:

• Plantation Stiggins Pineapple Rum - This is distilled with pineapple to give it some good pineapple flavor, but it's not too sugary. It's 20g/L of sugar, meaning that a drink made with 3oz of it has under 2g of sugar, making it a great option for ketohomies who miss fruity cocktails.
  
• Dingle Gin - Any decent gin will do, The Botanist is another great option. Mixing it with the water brings out the gentler botanical and herbal notes and makes for a refreshing drink.
  
• Lustau Solera Gran Reserva Brandy - This can be tricky to find, but if you can, try it. There's a $35 Gran Reserva and a $25 Reserva. The Gran Reserva's a bit better, but both are good. It ends up tasting like delicious sherry soda. Subtle nutty, chocolate, and maple syrup notes, but not sweet at all.
  
• Any bourbon - Japanese whiskey is good but my dirty secret is that I'll take a good bourbon highball any day. Weller OWA 107 is a great option that goes really well with the sparkling water, though it's next to impossible to find. Something with high value like McKenna Bottled in Bond, Wild Turkey 101, or Old Grand Dad 114 will do the trick.
  
• Green Chartreuse - I was amazed this works, but it does. Really REALLY herbal, so if that's your thing, go for it.
  
  There are tons of other great options and plenty of bad ones (funky rum like Rumfire or Wray & Nephew, mezcal, peaty scotch, etc. are things I love that don't work)
  
  Hope this inspires people to drink more fuckin water.

I got you boo boo!

My favorite method is to get a shower shot. This is the one I have and I love it, but it’s VERY easy to cause a bigger problem with a shower shot than you had to begin with (explanation below.) I bought my shower shot along with this shower head which I can discreetly unscrew the handheld shower head and screw in my shower shot when I need to use it and none of my roommates have a clue that I just rinsed out my butthole. It also allows me to control the water pressure on the shower head.

The better method to start with would is to go to the pharmacy and get some Fleet Enemas. Enemas or a Bulb Douche are the preferred beginning option because it’s easier to control how much water you’re using.

So, as a few other people have mentioned douching isn’t always necessary. If you have enough insoluble fiber in your diet, your body will clean about 95% of the debris out on its own. Insoluble Fiber helps to add bulk to your stool and hold it all together so when you go to the bathroom, there aren’t any little pieces left behind up there. Do not mistake that with soluble fiber which draws more water into your colon. I still prefer to give it a quick swish just for peace of mind, confidence, and comfort.

When you douche as far as water is concerned, less is more. You ONLY want to rinse out your rectum. This is why Fleet Enemas are good because they’re designed to hold the right amount of fluid. You DO NOT want to use too much water as it can over-fill your rectum and spill into your colon. If that happens, you can douche until the water runs clear, and then 10 minutes later a brown slurry begins dropping into your once clean rectum and... it’s NOT GOOD! If possible, you want to douche, and later have sex, after you have a good solid bowel movement. So go bop bop, shower and douche multiple times with a few ounces of saline/water until the water you push out runs clear a few times. Then soap and shower as normal.

Do NOT have sex immediately after douching. Despite your best efforts, chances are there is still some leftover water/saline in your rectum which you want to give 30 minutes or so for your body to reabsorb what’s left behind or you might spring a leak!

Now, douching is great in my opinion BUT you do not want to douche all the time. Douching strips healthy mucuses out of your rectum which potentially could increase your risks of contracting STDs. Your rectum is also home to a whole biological ecosystem which is part of a healthy immune and digestive system. The general consensus from doctors that I’ve read is that if you’re JUST rinsing out a small section of your lower GI like your rectum, it’s probably not not much of a concern but why upset your gut biome at all if you don’t have to. Douching is great! But don’t over do it.

I think that about covers it! If I missed anything or you have any questions feel free to ask!!!

Wash your face every night before you go to bed with a facial cleanser. Or morning if you work night shifts.

Use moisturizer. Also use beard oil if you have a beard. Yeah, the rugged look is sexy, but dry hands and face are not.

Silk pillowcases are better than cotton for your skin and hair.

Wash your bedding items at least monthly. And if you wear hats a lot, wash them too.

You can use the skin treatments in the makeup aisle (anti-wrinkle cream, creams that reduce under eye bags and darkness, etc). It;s better to start using them when your younger and the wrinkles haven't formed than waiting until you look like Farnsworth.

Brush your teeth.

Drink lots of water.

Cut down on junk food being overweight, smoking, and excess drinking. Not only are they bad for your health, but they age you like crazy.

Use sunscreen!

Workout.

Exfoliate your body and use body wash.

Take care of your hands and nails. Keep them trimmed, cleaned underneath the nails, and use moisturizer. Same with your feet. You can even buy something like the Amope or a pumice stone for dry heels and calluses on feet.

I like a guy with a natural forest, but if you want to shave your pubes:

• Trim the hair first. You use a trimmer or scissors and a comb (comb opposite growth direction of hair to make it stick up so it's easier to cut), Be careful. You want to be able to see what you're doing, not go to the hospital to stitch up a cut next to your dick.
  
  
• Take a hot shower and exfoliate the area. The hot shower is to help soften the hair and exfoliating is to remove any dead skin cells and make the hair stick up, resulting in a closer shave.
  
  
• Use shaving cream. Yes, you can use the women's shaving cream. You can also use shave gel or even conditioner if you want. I've found the cheap V05 brand that's like $.75 at my Kroger works just as well at the expensive shaving creams.
  
  
• Use a sharp, new razor. A lubrication strip is good and the women's will work just as well as the mens so get those if they're cheaper.
  
  
• Stretch your skin as you go. If you've ever seen that clip of the show The Drs where the woman complains about how men just always cut their faces during shaving and the cosmetic guy makes her shave a cucumber and a melon to compare shaving a a woman's leg to a man's face, you'll know that its easier to shave flat surfaces instead of lumpy, loose, or curved ones. So use one hand to stretch the area flat and the other to shave. Which way? Whichever you want. Against the grain for a much closer shave. With the grain for less chance of irritation and ingrown hairs. Hell, go left to right if you want. Have fun with it. Make a cool design like a figure 8, a triforce, or a checkerboard.
  
  
• If you want to shave your buttcrack, I find it's easiest to squat down and grab one cheek and pull it towards the side. Shave that side then switch. I use an epilator though, so try and see whatever position is easiest for you.
  
  
• Afterwards, gently exfoliate. Rinse off and dry. If you want, you can apply a post shaving cream, found usually by the women's shaving cream and the brand Wal-Mart carries is Bikini Zone, to reduce irritation and any redness.
  
  Oh yeah, if you do that in the shower, it's a good idea to have one of these. It'll be easier to clean up after yourself and you won't clog the drains. If you have a anyone with long hair in your house or using your shower, you should already have one in every shower they have access to.

After traveling to Japan a couple of times I just couldn't go back to scraping my ass with dry paper like a filthy animal. I felt like a third-world savage using restrooms in Japan and reflecting on my own caveman-esque civilization back home. I bought a smart-toilet seat / bidet the second I got home. 250 dollars and the thing has a heated seat, press a button and it sprays you clean, oscillating function... You can adjust the water temperature and water pressure. Anywhere from a spittle to glorious paint-stripping power. The whole process is indescribably more comfortable and more hygienic. For the first couple weeks I'd give it one wipe afterwards to make sure there was no residual poo left in the area but it gets the job done EVERY SINGLE TIME. Without fail. The seat also has a drying function so I haven't used a single piece of toilet paper in months. If you don't have a couple hundred dollars to splurge on a high-tech life-changing toilet seat you can buy an attachment that is like the kitchen sink sprayer. I learned to use those in Thailand. I call it the ass-blaster. It isn't powerful enough to completely clean you but it severely reduces the amount of paper you need to use. The mix of water / paper is just so much cleaner. Think about it this way; if someone smeared poo on your arm, you wouldn't just scrape away at it with a dry piece of paper and call it clean.

EDIT: This is the model I bought if anyone is interested. Bio Bidet BB-600. I have friends who bought this same model and are happy with it as well. Toto is the gold-standard if you want to spend a little more. Happy to answer any further question in my quest to proselytize the paper-scrapers of the world and save the Canadian forests.

After traveling to Japan a couple of times I just couldn't go back to scraping my ass with dry paper like a filthy animal. I felt like a third-world savage using restrooms in Japan and reflecting on my own caveman-esque civilization back home. I bought a smart-toilet seat / bidet the second I got home. 250 dollars and the thing has a heated seat, press a button and it sprays you clean, oscillating function... You can adjust the water temperature and water pressure. Anywhere from a spittle to glorious paint-stripping power. The whole process is indescribably more comfortable and more hygienic. For the first couple weeks I'd give it one wipe afterwards to make sure there was no residual poo left in the area but it gets the job done EVERY SINGLE TIME. Without fail. The seat also has a drying function so I haven't used a single piece of toilet paper in months. If you don't have a couple hundred dollars to splurge on a high-tech life-changing toilet seat you can buy an attachment that is like the kitchen sink sprayer. I learned to use those in Thailand. I call it the ass-blaster. It isn't powerful enough to completely clean you but it severely reduces the amount of paper you need to use. The mix of water / paper is just so much cleaner. Think about it this way; if someone smeared poo on your arm, you wouldn't just scrape away at it with a dry piece of paper and call it clean.

EDIT: This is the model I bought if anyone is interested. Bio Bidet BB-600. I have friends who bought this same model and are happy with it as well. Toto is the gold-standard if you want to spend a little more. Happy to answer any further question in my quest to proselytize the paper-scrapers of the world and save the Canadian forests.

As someone with a lot of hair who also sheds a lot of hair, I'm going to suggest a "tubshroom" strainer for your shower. It will still eventually get clogged up but lasts waaaaaaay longer than any other strainer I've tried (the struggle is real, folks).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BYRMGCC/ref=asc_df_B01BYRMGCC5001553/

Other tips:

• When washing your hair, don't pile all your hair on top of your head and "scrub", just lather your hands and run it through your hair, using your fingertips (NOT nails!) to massage your scalp.
  
  
• Wash your hair as infrequently as possible (once a week if you can).
  
  
• Scalp massage can help increase bloodflow in your scalp and is the only thing that is proven to increase hair growth.
  
  
• Don't "scrub" your hair with a towel while drying it. Turban wrap it in a towel and let it air dry. Or if you use a hair dryer, don't be aggressive with the styling brush.
  
  
• Careful with brushing / combing. Don't use plastic bristle brushes: boars hair or bust. Combs should be wide-toothed, with not rough edges.
  
  
• Don't brush / comb wet hair.
  
  
• Start from the bottom of your hair and work your way up. If you're prone to tangles: be generous with conditioner, maybe even switch to a leave-in conditioner. Be generous with detangler spray (you can make your own by diluting some conditioner in water).
  
  
• Not related to hair drop, but if you're not prone to tangles and tend to have oily hair, I highly recommend apple cider vinegar as a conditioner / clarifier. It is the only thing that leaves my hair soft and shiny without giving me an "oil slick" in two days. Use 1 tbsp vinegar to 1 cup water.
  
  
• Don't wear your hair in tight styles that pull on your scalp. Braids are your best option (they don't pull on your scalp, and the tie is at the bottom of your hair, so it's not damaging newer hair at the top).

> getting her feeling 'intimate and relaxed' with a massage first? Loosen up the muscles, help her forget about work/life before you start the foreplay?

Yes, exactly!

Massage can be the gateway for many women who are slow to warm up. "Foreplay" doesn't really work for a lot of us because our clits aren't responsive until we're already warmed up.

Some other things that can help: a long, hot bath or shower; meditation; a glass of wine or a few tokes of good weed; having a big block of time with no responsibilities and no interruptions; feeling especially loved and cherished. (Massage helps with that last one too.)

It's a pity she didn't try the vibes. I need a lot of help to get to my first orgasm, and introducing vibrators into both foreplay and sex has made a huge difference.

Some women who won't use vibrators find that water is a great masturbation aid. Maybe get her a pulsating handheld showerhead extension? Like this, for example. They're also great for bathing pets and little kids.

If she doesn't like the showerhead idea, she can lie back in the tub, stick her legs straight up, and slide her pussy under the faucet, or she can use a waterproof vibrator in the tub or shower.

But start with a2freema's idea. There are very few wives and moms who don't love getting a good massage!

• Ok, I was going to post this shower head but I see someone else has already done that and it certainly does seem like the most awesome shower head on Amazon. Now, I'm quite new to RAoA, so I hope this isn't considered heresy, but I found another shower head that also looks pretty awesome, but sadly is NOT available on the amazon website. (Is this considered bad form? Will I get banned? I'm so scared right now!)
  
• I work outside all morning/afternoon, hit up some shower time around midday, and I'm good to go for the evening's adventure!
  
• rubber ducky

I'm glad I could be useful, here are a couple links you might find interesting:

Vermiculture Subreddit

Vermiculture Canadian Manual

Yogurt Maker

If you actually want to begin with any of the above, feel free to PM me, it took me a while to get it right, but now it is a lot easier.

About the water, I bought a Brita water bottle with a filter in it. It is not a "powerful" filter, it mostly helps with the taste, but there are pretty decent systems out there and they are not that expensive.

Water filter

I tried to link international websites. I'm from Chile, so my usual links are in spanish; I haven't tried the specific products I linked, but their chilean counterpart and they have worked flawlessly.

Have a nice day!


Edit:

There are a couple subreddits you might want to visit.

Permaculture Subreddit

Check it's sidebar, there are over 20 interesting ones.

• These socks are the softest, comfiest socks I've ever owned.
  
• These leggings are fleece lined and super warm
  
• This is just the best dress ever. CowCow has a lot of great prints, and the dresses are great quality.
  
• This hat, just because.
  
• This so you never have to smell poop again.
  
• The best shower head ever.
  
• This hairbrush, because it gets tangles out like magic and doesn't even hurt while doing so.

The Sweet Home has a great comparison article on shower heads. I don't know if they really qualify as BIFL, but I bought the $23 Delta 75152 faucet based on their secondary recommendation and love it. I figured I'd use the high flow 2.5 L/min mode all the time, but honestly the 1.8 L/min mode is perfect. The 2.5 L/min actually feels like an absurd amount of water.

Am female, and live with other females.

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I got a barebones hose attachment off Amazon for ~$40 last December, and it's been great! As /u/Jennjersnap said, there's definitely a learning curve involved. The hose attachment I have is cold water only and is surprisingly not that bad even during the winter; you may go numb depending on the water temperature, but it does not compare to having cold water down your spine. FWIW, I still use 1 square of TP after rinsing up from #2 to be sure of thoroughness (and flush after #2 before rinsing). Other than that, I just try to aim well enough to not get more wet than necessary, and manage to dry off just fine by putting on clothes. My roommate who uses the bidet dries off with tp, but claims to still use less than before having the bidet.

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If you or anyone in your household has mobility issues, I would suggest the style that sits inside the toilet bowl, though I have no experience with them. If you go this route, make sure to get one that has a "guard" that covers the spout when not in use to avoid contamination. Otherwise I believe the hoses are cheaper, generally more durable (make sure to turn them off at the source to avoid flooding!), and have more flexibility in use-- I've even used them to powerwash the bathtub, and they're often used for cloth diaper cleaning.

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The best general tip I have is to check diagrams of how the bidet in question is supposed to be angled, cleaned, and otherwise maintained.



Edit: We had the AquaNexis.

My family had a $20 limit for years. About 15 years ago, my mom got me a used VCR out of the thrift store - left the $17.99 sticker on it so the whole family could see she stayed under the 20 buck limit. That was a huge surprise. It was a luxury I couldn't have afforded on my own (they were selling for $200 back then) and it's still running fine today.

So I guess it depends on your recipient. but maybe you can make that $20 go toward something both long-lasting, and something your giftee really wants. Luxury items are affordable if the stars align.

as far as buying new under the BIFL flag, I'd over-spend by 4 bucks and get this showerhead.

Or pick a book they'd love off amazon. Books are archaic, but make great gifts. espcially the funny, coffee-table variety.

At first I loved the wipes, but over time I realized I was sensitive to them. (I don’t normally have sensitive skin.)
The best thing I’ve found is a “spray bidet” which you can easily attach to a toilet - cleaning with plain water is ideal! Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A9A9MUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_BpeECbJEGWHNS

You should get one, they are awesome. I replaced my old shower head with a removable handheld one when I had surgery on my pelvic bone and needed to use a shower chair since my doctor told me I wasn't allowed to stand in the bathtub for about two months (if I fell in the bathtub during that time I'd have literally broken my butt). The initial plan was to put it back after, but I discovered that handheld showers are amazing.

Take the handheld shower down to clean the walls in the shower (rinsing your grout cleaner or whatever off the tiled walls). Hold the handheld shower so the cold water doesn't hit you when you first turn on the shower head instead of having to get in to the shower once it's already on. Use the handheld shower to better direct water flow to thoroughly rinse your groin area.

They're $20-$40 and totally a game changer and you don't realize how much better things could be until you have one. (Edit: I have this one by Delta for $25)

Trust me. Best 40$ I've spent on Amazon.... already paid for itself in reduced toilet paper use...


Premium Stainless Steel Bathroom Handheld Bidet Toilet Sprayer - Shattaf Sprayer Best Used for Personal Hygiene and Potty Toilet Spray - Perfect Bottom Cleaner Spray & Shower Attachment, by Aqua Nexis https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A9A9MUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_J9Y9AbPQFV8PH

I've been pretty happy with this simple under counter filter:

Woder 10K-Gen3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0144MFPOA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IheFAb66V76ST

I use it with a dedicated faucet for the filtered water - not sure I'd be happy with the water pressure if it was hooked directly to my main faucet. But the water tastes great and while I haven't changed the filter yet, it looks really easy.

I tried the Luxe Bidet Neo 120 as well and even the "1" was way too strong for me.

[The RinseWorks - Aquaus 360] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CF51ZJ2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) on the other hand has a great range of pressure and is also much more wieldy. I absolutely love it and I haven't used TP at home since I got it. Just watch out where you aim it...I definitely sprayed myself in the face during one very sleepy midnight pee.

1. This one looks really cool. I love the combo because you don't have to get cold while you use the handheld thing. And it has cool lights.
   
   
2. My favorite shower ritual is letting my cat get in the tub with me while the water is heating up. He likes to stand on the dry part and drink the water that pools in the tub before I turn on the shower. Then when I turn on the shower I put the lining over him so he doesn't get sprayed with water. Maybe one day he won't need the liner =)

Definitely the inline filter for the bathroom sink; that's by far the easiest solution.

Something like this would be more than good enough.

One other note: if the fixture is old, you may want to run it for a minute or so to get any lead in the water out. Bathroom fixtures contained leaded alloys into the 80s and mid-90s in some places...no appreciable amount of lead but over time it makes a difference. Letting the water run is a perfectly fine way to manage this, you don't need to replace it if it works well.

You want one of these, honestly everyone should have these. We have them in all of our bathrooms. Easy to install. [Link](Premium Stainless Steel Bathroom Handheld Bidet Toilet Sprayer - Shattaf Sprayer Best Used for Personal Hygiene and Potty Toilet Spray - Perfect Bottom Cleaner Spray & Shower Attachment, by Aqua Nexis https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A9A9MUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_03v5CbCFH8GYF)

I haven't read every comment so I may be repetitive. There's definitely a lot of specific things that I would bring myself to live with my boyfriend, but here are a few things to help her out that I like having in my own bathroom:
-a small trashcan
-Q-tips
-tissue/Kleenex
-a hair trap for your shower drain (this is the one I use. it's worked the best for me and I have waist-length, thick hair)
-maybe one of those shower hangers so there's extra space to put toiletries
-baby wipes (make sure to always throw them away, even if they say flushable! they can fuck up your pipes)
-lint roller
-baby powder
-small bottle of baby shampoo (I use this for cleaning makeup sponges/brushes)
-Febreze for when you guys blow up the bathroom

Again, these are suggestions and may not be specific to her! Don't feel obligated to get everything. Maybe ask her as well :)

Edit: Just realized I only included bathroom stuff 😐

here's a few things your friend might like

one - two - three - four - five - six - seven

all of these items are off of my various wishlists, and if i win you can surprise me :) but i do believe your friend might like some of these items!

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EDIT: This is the modew I bought if anyone is intewested. Bio Bidet BB-600. I have fwiends who bought this same modew and awe happy with it as weww. Toto is the gowd-standawd if you want to spend a wittwe mowe. Happy to answew any fuwthew question in my quest to pwosewytize the papew-scwapews of the wowwd and save the Canadian fowests.

I use this one. It's pretty pricey for a piece of plastic but really easy to clean out after and well worth it IMO.

Drain Zips. I have a few of these and they work great -- along the same lines as your wire hangar, but probably better reach and grab. You can find them at any local hardware or big box store for just a few bucks.

http://www.amazon.com/Faucet-Queen-Zip--Drain-Clog/dp/B000YHRAXE/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1422409079&sr=8-13&keywords=drain+zip

If it's a deep, full clog, I've got one of these that also works like a champ, but you need a garden hose to supply force: http://www.amazon.com/G-T-Water-Products-186-Attachment/dp/B0000CBIWC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422409317&sr=8-1&keywords=drain+pressure+hose

Probably $10-$20 also at any hardware or big box store.

Get a water filter for your fridge and a nice water bottle. I'm super picky about the taste of my water so I got one of these and it works great

Brita Large 10 Cup Everyday Water Pitcher with Filter - BPA Free - White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FXN3E74/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_u.DvCb9SABKRX

I bought one a year ago for the tub in my bathroom and it works like a fucking dream. 15 bucks on amazon and catches every single piece of hair. Super easy to clean out too and my drains never clog any more.

Link for the lazy

It's a small thing but it made me happy.

I replaced all the doorknobs in the house with matching Kwikset Antique brass finished knobs.

When I moved in the house had all different knobs and most of them have paint on them and it just bothered me. Especially when I could see more than one style/color of knob in the same room.

I also upgraded my shower head with one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LV7W4K/ref=pe_1098610_137716200_cm_rv_eml_rv0_dp which feels super good.

I want to replace my ceiling fans next and fix up my cabinets.

When I came home from Japan about a year ago I immediately bought a toilet seat that did most (not all) of the functions of the Japanese toilets.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007HIKQCK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zaGrDbMFXPSFF

Pricey, but worth every penny. I looked in to the Toto toilets and seats but they're a bit more expensive so I decided to try this one first and it's pretty much everything I wanted. I may upgrade someday and move this one to my second bathroom, but for now I love it!

Yes! These are very easy to put on and removed.

I linked the one I have in the comments earlier, but I forgot about this one my friend purchased which is exactly the same as the one I use but with a different brand name and half the price. Works wonderful.

My main recommendation when looking for one is making sure there is a knob to adjust the pressure (basically all of them have this it is how you turn them on) and a little switch or knob to adjust the water angle.

It is life changing, seriously. Never bad time to poop, not even after a shower, seat nice and warm (it can just be barely warm or toasty), butt nice and clean afterwards. Toilet paper usage drops dramatically, since you're just using a sheet or two to check and maybe dry off a few drops of water, so eventually this may even pay for itself. You can get one at Amazon, and this is some of the best few hundred dollars you can spend - http://www.amazon.com/BB-600-Ultimate-Advanced-Toilet-Elongated/dp/B007HIKQCK. OK, one thing that sucks - there's no app to update the firmware in it - what is this, 2010?

Did you ever consider a faucet mounted filter. It's faster and more convenient than a pitcher while still cheaper than a reverse osmosis system.

Bonus question: I now use a variable temp bonavita kettle so I can set it to any temperature I want but before that I would usually wait till 20 seconds off a boil.

edit: I only have personal experience with the pur filter linked above and I loved it until it cracked. However reading the reviews as pointed out by allwoundup I've discovered this isn't an uncommon occurence. So you may want to consider a different model like a culligan or Dupont. However I haven't had any personal experience with these models so I can't vouch for them.

This would be amazing. Because who wouldn't want an awesome LED shower head?! My bathroom is literally from the 70s and I'm slowly updating it. The shower and tiles are all the ugly greenish yellow stuff and there was a matching toilet...that was changed about a month ago! Anyway, this is just one step to making my bathroom awesome!

I'm super excited that It's the weekend! Can't wait to relax and catch up on sleep!

Thanks for the contest!!!

I shower primarily in the dark, and I think that this showerhead would be quite interesting!

Thanks for posting this contest - Hope you see lots of beautiful birds :)

I just had a baked potato... Ill never eat another.

I really want this so I can have a awesome shower but i can also easily wash the dogs.

Thanks jon :)

So long as that's a standard faucet size (and I can't imagine why it wouldn't be, even though it all looks a bit odd because it's unfinished), swapping a showerhead is about the simplest diy in the world.

This showerhead is dirt cheap and gets great reviews: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LV7W4K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Hoe8ybFX6DG57

We have one and it's great for the price.

You'll need a pair of pliers and some thread sealing (plumber's) tape. But pretty sure the Delta comes with some.

Easy peazy.

So, er, if I bought this from Amazon (it actually was from Amazon.com at the time, not a TP seller), and it came with an offer for a free showerhead if I leave a review... Should I be reporting that? It says to "e-mail us a link to your review along with your choice of free gift and shipping address." It doesn't say anywhere that it has to be a good review, though.

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I gon this one it is SO SUPER FUN! Since part of my shower ritual is a concert, these are the lights for me. I just put on my iPod karaoke playlist and that's that.

This might not be needed immediately after birth but a hair catcher for your shower. I found the hair loss frightening, but this saved my drain.

Other things:
Cases of water bottles, or a large reusable water bottle (or one for every room), whatever you’re in too. Got to keep hydrated, especially if you’re breastfeeding!

Snacks. All the snacks. In every room.

When my milk came it it came in crazy. I was wearing towels in my shirt over night for the leaking. You can get some cheap dish towels at the dollar store, and they also work great as burp cloths. The reusable and disposable breast pads are great as well but I loved stuffing a towel in when I was at home.

Stock up on soap, shampoo, etc. Like months of it because you don’t want to finally get into the shower and find out you don’t have conditioner. Speaking from experience. 😬

I'm pretty poor (lol) so my favorite "budget" HEPA filter is this Germ Guardian tower. The smaller one was perfect for a 1 bedroom apartment. We tried a cheap Honeywell before this one and it was SO NOISY.

For a water filter we have an under-sink filter (like this) and it is awesome! No more changing a filter every 3 months. And it does a really good job filtering our super hard well water.

Um... because who doesn't need a showerhead that lights up like this one also it's hand held and stationary :)~

Rubber Ducky


Usually I shower with the SO... Water conservation and all that ;) usually at night before we go to bed... and they are usually LONG showers :D

Thanks for the contest

edit cause someone picked the same shower head :)

If someone needs extra motivation to take a shower regularly, I can recommend a shower head that really improved my experience of showering. It's meant for showers with low water pressure, and it makes some very powerful jets that shoot the water out at a pretty high speed, but in a fairly broad spread, in small drops instead of in streams. It feels great. Just let the water get warm before you get in- the spread-out jets bring a lot of air with them, and if the water's not fully warm yet, it'll be extra cold, as it brings its own breeze.


https://www.amazon.com/Faucet-2-Spray-Shower-Chrome-75152/dp/B000LV7W4K

I see a lot of people rocking hydoflasks on here, but I prefer this bad boi Coleman flask.

Oh and those curious on the Brita Pitcher, taste is 8/10. Not Fiji water quality but good for every day hydration.

Stay hydrated my friends.

These things are awesome:

TubShroom The Revolutionary Tub Drain Protector Hair Catcher/Strainer/Snare, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BYRMGCC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LnBMzb2H61TCM

But I do recommend that you clean out drain thoroughly before using to ensure maximum flow. I also bought this to compliment the tub shroom:

OXO Tot Silicone Tub Drain Stopper- Aqua https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038JE650/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bjBMzbQPSJHNW

I'm looking for water filter recommendations for my faucet to see if my water might be cause of some of the skin issues I've been having. So far I've only looked at PUR water filters on Amazon because I don't know anything about water filters and they are the only ones I've heard of. I'm not really sure what's the difference between the [basic] (https://www.amazon.com/PUR-Black-Basic-Vertical-Faucet/dp/B009V9K6BY/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1474066604&sr=1-3&keywords=pur+faucet+water+filter), [2-step] (https://www.amazon.com/PUR-FM-3333B-2-Stage-Vertical-Faucet/dp/B0007ZYUA4/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1474066604&sr=1-2&keywords=pur+faucet+water+filter), and [advanced] (https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Faucet-Filter-Chrome-FM-3700B/dp/B0009CEKY6/ref=sr_1_8?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1474066604&sr=1-8&keywords=pur+faucet+water+filter) filtration systems. I will not be drinking this water, as I already have another system installed in my kitchen for that. Any advice/recommendations would be appreciated. If there's another sub where someone can direct me for more specific information, that is also appreciated! Thanks!

Mesh? Like wire mesh? Kitchen drain covers are often mesh, to prevent bits of food from getting through, but I've never seen a shower one like that. The ones for the shower are usually plastic, and they often have little grippy spikey things for the hair to catch onto.

I use a silicone hair trap and it's very easy to clean. I think this is the exact one I have.

Get a shower head extender. Helps with the height, you won't lose any pressure, and it makes it easier to rinse out the tub after cleaning. I recommend this cheapo Delta; it's been good to me for years now.

I agree with the clogged drain scenario. A simple option for this type of drain is a Drain King. Connect it to a hose pipe and stick it into the drain pipe. When you turn on the water it blows up like a balloon, sealing the pipe and using water pressure to clear the line. You can get them at pretty much any hardware or home improvement store.

A better idea would be to purchase a better showerhead. The brand can make an incredible difference in perceived pressure.

I have been a big fan of Speakman and (surprisingly) WaterPik. Here are my two favorites, and they are 45 minute long shower wife approved too.

http://www.amazon.com/Speakman-S-2005-H-Anystream-Showerhead-Polished/dp/B0055JJ5WK/ref=sr_1_12?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1382357494&sr=1-12&keywords=speakman+shower+head

http://www.amazon.com/75700-Universal-Showering-Components-Handshower/dp/B000LV7VXW/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_1

Get a bidet attachment for your toilet! We had one of these pre-pregnancy and it has been a huge lifesaver with all the pooping problems. I put it in bc my SO used to shower after every poop to feel clean, so I figured it would save water. Now I hate pooping in the other bathroom without the water to wash off after. It will change your life!!!



The one we got is like this, and I installed it myself: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01A9A9MUO/ref=mp_s_a_1_33?ie=UTF8&qid=1474147711&sr=8-33&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=bidet&dpPl=1&dpID=3133aRXnSnL&ref=plSrch

If you can reach the drain with a garden hose, these are great. I haven't needed chemicals in 20+ years.
https://www.amazon.com/G-T-Water-Products-186-Attachment/dp/B0000CBIWC/

In the meantime, simply putting the hose down the drain and stuffing and holding a small towel around it will often help. The drain king is nice as it is easier with one person and does a bit higher pressure.

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I tend to randomly start singing "part of your world" from Disney's The Little Mermaid when I'm in the shower lol. And I like to randomly change the pitch in my voice or enunciate certain words so that I literally LOL. Hahahaha.

Delta generally has good stuff.

Whenever I can take a nice shower, not a rushed one because I need to get back to chasing my child around, my bathroom becomes a concert zone. I love music in the shower.

edit woops: Rubber ducky!

I have a toto now. but I think I had a coco before and sold it to a friend when I moved. They sell one's on amazon for like $17 no heat though no electric.

https://www.amazon.com/Greenco-Non-Electric-Mechanical-Toilet-Attachment/dp/B01A17T3N6/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=bidet&qid=1574316114&sr=8-7

Both electric bidets have lasted 8 years now I think. So it is kind of worth the price. Think ahead and realize you might need to buy an extension cord for it.

They are so easy after installing, I think they would be great for older or handicapped people, or if you are a bodybuilder, or have IBS.

Yes!

I've got a handheld one, it's awesome! Shower fresh after every poop!

This is the one I got.
https://www.amazon.com/RinseWorks-Patented-Certified-Warranty-Extension/dp/B01CF51ZJ2/

1. THIS is awesome, but pricy. Your showers would be fantastic!
   
2. I need a rubber ducky for the tub. :P I like to sit down in the shower with the water hitting me. My cat is obsessed with running water and sits on the side, between the curtains. I prefer morning showers, but I generally take a bath at night. The cat always tries to climb on me in the tub, she fell in once when she was really small... She still tries it every time, though.

I've owned a couple by this brand - I disagree. These ones are a pain to clean and have parts that wear out much faster. They're also more prone to leaks due to the cheap plastic and gaskets they use internally.

This is the best one I've found thus far. It's not as "sit, shit, and forget" as the underseat ones, but in terms of cleaning and utility it's much better. Aesthetically it looks nicer, too.

https://www.amazon.com/RinseWorks-Patented-Certified-Warranty-Extension/dp/B01CF51ZJ2/

That's where I was first introduced to these, but no longer do I have to travel halfway across the world just to have a clean and warm butthole. You too can poop in paradise for just a few hundred dollars.

There are bidet attachments that don't involve replumbing... I have one in my rental and it is a GODSEND. I have IB*D* and lots of tender downstairs issues and it has helped with all of them. Be sure to get one that has a warm water option if you don't like pure cold water.

This is the one I have:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JG3NVG2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is cool

I don't really have a shower ritual, I don't sing. I do workout, but usually have other stuff to do right after, like pick up my little brother, get groceries, so I shower after that. I have a towel in my car just to put on my seat so it doesn't start to smell of sweat. Whenever I have up.
Funniest thing was prolly when I decided to try to find a way to smoke a cigar while taking a shower. What I did was take some electrical tape and take a plastic baggie to near where the band is, I then cut the back part of the baggie so it was open and the cigar could get through, this was taped to a cling wrapped kitchen roll tube which was attached to a toilet paper tube that was facing upwards, like the bowl of a pipe, and I have to run a metal rod underneath it all so that it didn't break. It worked, I had to take a 45 minute shower to finish it, but it worked.

There's this shit called a shower arm. I'm 6'2 and live in a pretty small apartment as well. It cost me like 20$ max and made showers 100% better.



http://www.amazon.com/UA902-PK-Universal-Showering-Components-Adjustable/dp/B0064TYE9Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425925427&sr=8-1&keywords=shower+arm

Recently had a drain go super slow, used a cheap plastic drain snake to get most of the hair/soap scum. Followed by this method and it's flowing perfectly. I would also hiiiiighly recommend a TubShroom (amazon), replaces the normal drain in your tub but keeps all the junk in an easy to get to place.

You can get a pretty amazing detachable shower head for $25. This is the one I got on Amazon. It's totally worth spending $25 to up your shower experience and make sure you pressure wash your butthole. I like the occasional rimjob and I will reciprocate, but I want to make sure that butthole is clean. This gets the job done.

Wife and I got one of these and she loves it. Always up for butt play now.

Greenco Bidet Fresh Water Spray Non-Electric Mechanical Bidet Toilet Seat Attachment https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A17T3N6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_tai_3VmIybDZ96T0T

Double the shower head, double the fun (now with lights for when you don't want anyone else to know you're in the shower).
I try to shower every morning, usually after exercising...I have slipped more often than I care to admit. Luckily no serious injuries sustained thus far!

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Short of seeing particles in the water or the water tasting funny, you won't know without a water test. This is true of all homes no matter where you live in the world. Your landlord won't know, and if he did, he'd not be likely to admit the water is unsafe because then you could easily push him legally to fix it. He'd simply trust you're not going to pay for a water test.

A water filter is generally a good idea. If you can't hook one to your kitchen sink, and your fridge doesn't take one (sooo unlikely for an apartment), then you're stuck buying a Brita water pitcher or something similar.

Usually, apartments have the least expensive major appliances possible (not energy efficient, no water filter, etc.) because the tenant usually pays the water and electric bills. There's no incentive for the landlord to provide better appliances unless he's just a good guy.

One thing you can do is taste the water that comes out of the faucet first thing in the morning, after rust or any other major particulates have had time to settle. The cheap fix there is to run the water a bit before drinking or filling a pot. If you have a traditional tank water heater, this is important for hot water because that's where the rust will come from, the water heater. Modern water heaters will heat the water on-the-fly, and there is no tank being kept hot 24/7, but don't count on an apartment being modern.

This is the cheapest / best / easiest option I found when I switched to filtered water. It takes out the chlorine flavor. It's really easy to install, and it works well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LV7W4K/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_ZTtVDb9X9ASV1

I can't recommend this one enough. It's the best shower head I have used, and it's only like$20. If you have something better, I do want to see it though, I spend like an hour in the shower.

https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Silicone-Protector-Pop-Up-Regular/dp/B00OCEBMFM/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1469322198&sr=1-4&keywords=kitchen+oxo+drain

i bought these for every floor drain in my kitchen. keep these on top of the standard mesh drains and I greatly reduced all my plumbing issues, they seriously rock.

keeping your staff on top of always having clean drains is super important

For less than $20, you can hugely improve your life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LV7W4K. It's pretty astonishing what a good shower head can do.

the top part you see here threads to a "nut" on the underside of the tub. with all that rust it might be difficult to get off, but you would just unscrew it (lefty-loosy). here's a pic: https://bathrenovationhq.com/wp-content/uploads/bathtub-drain-removal-2.jpg to give you an idea of what you're looking at.

for an easy fix, they make replacement drains that fit in what you have left: https://www.amazon.com/Recyclable-Snug-Plug-Drain-Stopper/dp/B003151V3Q. also might want to invest in a strainer like this so you catch the hair before it clogs.

A shower curtain if you have the kind of tub/shower that needs one. Also get a hair stopper to prevent hair going down the drain! Something like this. If you have a tub and like baths I suggest a drain cover too to get an extra few inches of water/bubbles.

Enjoy your new house!

OK, that makes sense. You can buy one of those filters that goes directly onto your tap if the container filters don't hold enough water. Something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Culligan-FM-15A-Level-Faucet-Filter/dp/B00006WNMI

Before putting the work in to install though I'd recommend trying a simple container filter to make sure you approve of the taste.

Don't have a pic but I have the Bio Bidet BB-600 and it is one of the best purchases I've ever made!

I would also highly recommend getting a bidet toilet seat over just an attachment. They are a lot more expensive but the features you get are totally worth it. My favourite features are the heated water, distinct buttons for adjusting the nozzle position and pressure, and the oscillating spray which helps cover a larger area overall without you having to do anything. It also has an autonomous mode which does everything for you with the push of the button and it even has a built-in air dryer that goes with it (although it takes a really long time so I usually just end up using a few squares of TP to dry the water off.

The only downside to me is that the nozzle pressure and position reset after every use so I keep having to put them back which is kind of annoying but I suppose if multiple people use your bidet regularly it makes sense. I also can't really sit on my toilet seat lid anymore but that hasn't been a big deal to me.

Overall I'd give mine a 9/10, and would recommend others to get one.

I just had my last Baja Blast!

Back to drinking something that's free. Water + good filter.

With all that money we're saving I recommend this filter. https://www.amazon.com/APEC-Water-Countertop-Reverse-Osmosis/dp/B00IB14XDU/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IB14XDU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_11?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2M18O26V9DT3Z

This is your best option if you live in an apartment, get an under-the-sink version if you own your property. Distilled water has no fluoride, yes. But it is dangerous because it saps all of your body's minerals from the intestinal tract which is not good. Also the way the water is distilled, chlorine and other cleaning chemicals (which are 1000x more harmful than fluoride) also evaporate with the steam and make its way back into the water when condensed. So yeah best option is a 3-stage Reverse osmosis water purifier.

I just moved into my house and installed this Shower Head. Easy installation and have to admit I love it so far. https://www.amazon.com/Hydroluxe-Full-Chrome-Ultra-Luxury-Shower-Head-Handheld-Shower/dp/B00JUZTG4M/ref=sr_1_4?s=kitchen-bath&ie=UTF8&qid=1496257123&sr=1-4&keywords=shower+head

It's better for your hair and skin not to wash it everyday. the hot water strips the oils from your skin and disrupts the natural skin bacteria. Get her one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Greenco-Non-Electric-Mechanical-Toilet-Attachment/dp/B01A17T3N6/ref=sxin_2_ac_m_pm?keywords=bidet&pd_rd_i=B01A17T3N6&pd_rd_r=96e3fb70-1a38-4a73-9099-a0c8c2666e9d&pd_rd_w=NFtYw&pd_rd_wg=WpauM&pf_rd_p=52ddbacc-f25e-4731-abd8-005c535b500a&pf_rd_r=F737C0XE9BK2C3EJYKJP&qid=1562718260&s=kitchen-bath

it'll help and get her a nice leave in conditioner for her hair so it doesn't smell so bad....

There are way worse things in life, make sure something else isn't driving this for you.

I recommend getting a hair catcher for your drain.

I used to have to clean out the shower drain all the time, and it'd plug up at least once a week, even though I'd stick as much hair to the shower wall as I could to throw out once I finished showering.

That little drain strainer has kept my tub from plugging up for 2 months now, best $5 I ever spent.

Boiling city water is really unnecessary, and although filter pitchers will improve taste, don't remove the worst things in city water. I'm really happy with the RO filter I've been using for over a year: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IB14XDU

I would recommend a bidet attachment instead of the cloth diaper specific sprayers. You can use it long after diapering is done. We have this one and are really happy with it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CF51ZJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_r84QAbP7GRSNH

We have really bad water and have been really happy with this one.

Culligan FM-15A Advanced Faucet Filter Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006WNMI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sb0MxbKYDENHH

We bought several of the ones that just snap onto your faucet and every one ended up leaking and turning into a mini-water-fountain within a few weeks. This one actually screws on, so it takes a minute to put on/take off, but it works SO MUCH BETTER. Been using it daily for two years now, and it's under $30.

Of all the major brands of faucet filters I've bought, this is the only one that has never sprung a leak. and the filters are pretty affordable too through amazon subscribe and save.
http://www.amazon.com/Culligan-FM-15A-Level-Faucet-Filter/dp/B00006WNMI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381619939&sr=8-1&keywords=culligan+fm-15a

>Also does anyone know if the Toto washlet from costco is the C100 or the C200?

I don't think it's either of those. The Costco listing supplies "TOTO WASHLET T1SW2024", of which the SKU corresponds to the A200. This would be the model from Toto.

All of that being said, you don't have to spend hundreds of $$ for a quality bidet experience. This $60 model is what I've gifted to a number of first time users (for a great/useful birthday gift) and it's always been a hit.

Best of luck.

Yeah, I would pull the toilet. I am betting its beyond the toilet though. If it is, you can try one of these once you have the toilet pulled. They work like a champ and are cheaper than renting a snake.

Look at it this way, its an opportunity to replace the wax ring, re-caulk and replace the rusty nuts and bolts on the mounting flange.

I live in Florida and we have relatively hard city water, our PUR filter does very well at removing the chlorine taste. Haven't tried it with well water, however; some friends of ours though have a well and water softener system and that makes it quite drinkable if just a bit salty.

Greenco Bidet Fresh Water Spray Non-Electric Mechanical Bidet Toilet Seat Attachment

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A17T3N6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_HXUWAb6HKZPZV

It attaches to your toilet. You need a flexible hose, though, not a straight one. It will make your seat uneven if you don't buy spacers to lift the front of the seat up, but honestly I don't have the spacers and it doesn't bother me at all to have a slightly slanted seat.

I own a "water amplifying" showerhead that does this. Delta 75152. Makes the water jets feel more intense by rapidly jittering them around. It's pretty effective!

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shower

My ritual is I play some bball in the afternoon then play and sing a little queen in the shower. I know it's exciting.

Just did a little digging through my amazon purchases.... here's the one I got:
https://www.amazon.com/Faucet-2-Spray-Shower-Chrome-75152/dp/B000LV7W4K/ref=sr_1_76?keywords=shower%2Bhead&qid=1572732840&sr=8-76&th=1&psc=1

I ended up installing the same one in my moms house as well, love it

> Brita

https://www.amazon.com/APEC-Countertop-Water-Installation-Free-RO-CTOP/dp/B00IB14XDU

If you can afford it and and willing to hook that up to the sink and wait 10 minutes to fill up a jug then that's worth it for the best tasting water ever.

This one you gotta install so depending on where you live if you own or rent then this might be worth it https://www.amazon.com/APEC-WFS-1000-Capacity-Under-Sink-Water/dp/B00TT9I2PS

A quick search found this

It has decent reviews. 10,000gal/$100 = $0.01/gal

Also looks like it has easy to install hoses, rather than a plumbed system.

For $180 you could get a commercial 3M filter system rated for about 35000gal. Honestly thats overkill.

EDIT: I see you are subletting. This system should simply screw in and out of your faucet. You can take it with you.

Buy the tub shroom. Super effective.

Well I am trying a new one currently: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JUZTG4M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Really really like it. I always have a detachable one of some kind because...yeah, and because I have a dog and it makes it easier to wash her off.

I think this is really cool.

I like a cool shower before bed. Then if i'm cold I can snug right down in my blankies.

Rubber ducky

This is the one I have, it's simple and it works. It hooks into the water line that goes into your toilet and you just twist the dial to adjust pressure. There's also a little toggle to adjust the angle a bit. Super easy to install and use, and it's cheap so if you don't like it it's not a huge loss. I've had mine for six months and it has held up well, and by now I would have spent more than that on the difference in toilet paper. I'm sure there are better ones out there, some day I might look into a heated one or something, but for now this works just fine.

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From one tall person to another get one of these then a rain style showerhead.


It's a great feeling to stand up straight and have the water wash over all of you, front and back.

> I honestly can’t imagine how this works. Do you have a link? How do you get the water from I’m assuming the tank above the toilet? Also, how does it not get in the way when you’re using the toilet?

They tap the fresh water inlet line before the water enters the tank. Or, with a minor plumbing reroute and some extra cost parts, if you can reach your shower from the toilet, you can do what I did and have a manual bidet that has access to warm water.

The bidet itself cost me about $20.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A17T3N6

That's less about the region and more about how it's being stored. You'll want to double check your containers are sealing properly and that your refrigerator is staying a proper temperature.
If you're concerned about the water, which isn't going to be much better or worse than most places in California, get a filter on your tap. I have something very similar to this on my faucet for drinking water. It's not that the water is unsafe to drink, but more so it does have tastes in it that I want out. Either way, those filters can be found in any major department store for sure, or even something like Home Depot or Lowe's.

I have that same extender, but I have 2 of them hooked together and it works great. I reccomend pairing with showerhead: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LV7W4K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

In the meantime try this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064TYE9Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_nS3DzbEQB03HM

I use it in my rental and it's great -- I'm 6'3" and I fit under it.

This is what we currently use, installed 10 months ago, love it, we only use it for water and ice but it gets a lot of use. Installed and used many different filter systems over the years, this is my favorite. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0144MFPOA/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This was the filter, xandarg recommended it. Seems to working fine. Really slow though compared to before. My tap water is only 40ppm? So besides the chloramine it is pretty good.

I might buy RO/distilled by the gallon in the future like you've suggested when I get into living soil or hydro. Right now i'm still using liquid nutrients but with my new plants i'm going to try some worm castings tea. So i'll want to get rid of the chloramine for that. I'll be doing some comparisons though to see if the type of water is really making that much of a difference with my garden when it comes to the tea.

Hmm, if it's not something specific then...

Most of the time the only difference between bottled water and municipal drinking water is a charcoal filter. Maybe try a Brita pitcher and see if it improves the taste. This is what I use:

https://www.amazon.com/Brita-Large-Everyday-Pitcher-Filter/dp/B01FXN3E74

Alternatively if you're in the USA then your local water supply publishes annual reports that are free of charge which includes their results:

https://ofmpub.epa.gov/apex/safewater/f?p=136:102::::::

If you suffer from long hair clogging up the shower drain, get a tub shroom. Best investment ever.

Edit: This thing

They also have ones for stand up showers, and sinks as well. I was skeptical but I've used one for months and it's amazing.

Is toilet paper included in the $350 on groceries? Because if there's one bit of advice I can suggest to everyone here it's definitely to buy a bidet. They can be bought on the cheap and will save you so much money on TP.

Also, are you a smoker?

Check this out.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064TYE9Y/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687742&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000EN4MCK&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1E15VX5T0QV21WY09179

And there you go, have fun looking on amazon, you should be able to locate one for under $120 easily.

I'm only 5'11", but my mom's house was built for hobbits. This is an absolute lifesaver.

I replaced my toilet seat bidet with this one which I also use for cleaning diapers. There was a little learning curve to figuring out how to aim it but I like it better because it doesn’t get gross like the other one did.

RinseWorks - Aquaus 360 Patented... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CF51ZJ2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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Here is a drain thing I need...it would make my shower infinitely more enjoyable.

We have something like this, which works nicely, and bottles of the eco-friendly drain cleaner. We also rent, in a rather old German place where harsh drain cleaners are forbidden, and that seems to keep things clear.

Regarding drying, in the summer I just towel her off and she then goes along her merry way, and in the cooler months I use a normal blow dryer. None of my previous dogs have liked being blow dried, but this one gets offended when I stop. It's very sweet. Then I brush her until she gets bored of it. The only special thing I do is an allergy treatment that her vet prescribes.

I hear you on colour schemes. I almost always have black dogs and gave up on wearing much colour years ago, however I once had a black and white cat. We had dark floorboards back then, and I never noticed black hairs around the place, but I didn't need to because everything I owned was then covered in white hair.

When I was in Jordan many of the toilets had something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Stainless-Bathroom-Handheld-Sprayer/dp/B01A9A9MUO?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_3 It works decently.

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I have a Toto C100 at home. You might consider it pricey, but it is well worth the money.

http://amzn.com/B000LV7W4K

Is what I have, pretty good jet that comes out.

A bidet is less than $30 and can be installed/removed in 15 minutes without a plumber.

Greenco Bidet Fresh Water Spray Non-Electric Mechanical Bidet Toilet Seat Attachment https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A17T3N6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_l4LUBb5B2WPVV

It’s not the heated stream, noise cancellation, scented mist experience of a Toto in Japan, but it’s an easy step up from a bucket.

I have a lot of pain issues and the doctors won't give me enough pain meds to last me. Hot showers help. I sit on a icechest/cooler in the shower stall (no tub) and let the hot water hit me. I do this several times a day to ease the pain. I am disabled so I can't afford to buy one of those showerheads right now. I have been really wanting a nice hand held showerhead like this one and one of these.

So, then I could attach that thing to the stall lower down and put the hand held showerhead in it right above my back and just sit there and let it soothe the pain for awhile.

It's a very nice thing you are doing regardless of who you pick. Peace.

Indeed, bolt-on bidets are a godsend for those of us blessed with furry behinds but it’s still nice to do a flyby inspection for any stragglers.

Edit: I highly recommend this bad boy in case anyone is wondering

I use one of these just to be safe and it also improves the taste. You might want to take a look - https://smile.amazon.com/Advanced-Faucet-Filter-Chrome-FM-3700B/dp/B0009CEKY6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1474304587&sr=8-3&keywords=pur+water+filter

I'd love one of those, but our drain has the type of cover that you lift and twist to lock in the open position. This helps keep most of it out, but some of it manages to get through.

They rock. I just installed this in my home and I love it:

http://amzn.com/B00JG3NVG2

I'm an American, and I always thought it was some weird foreign thing. Then I visited Japan and used one for the first time. AMAZING. Now I hate it when one's not available. So I just purchased two of those bad boys for my home. Amazingly clean every time, just use a couple of sheets of TP to dry off and you're on your way.

Seriously, get one. You'll wonder why it took you so long to convert. There are cheaper models by that same brand, also highly rated. I just wanted all the bells and whistles (hot+cold, retractable, self-cleaning, etc).

EDIT: It will also pay for itself pretty quickly when you consider how much less TP and baby wipes you'll need. I've had these for about a month, and my TP usage has gone down to about 1/4th what it was.

The 396 gph version isn't much more expensive. To keep from using too much ice, you could start by letting the pot rest on its own for a few minutes (try a hop stand!), then switch to cold tap water through the pump, then switch that out for ice water. The key is just maintaining a high differential between the wort and whatever you're cooling with.

Another option -- and this is a little off the wall -- is to use your shower. You could switch to a handheld shower, get a diverter, or get a showerhead with a splitter that would let you easily swap in your wort chiller. Handheld showers use a pretty standard 1/2" thread.

If you're a womain, I'd reconsider the Luxe Bidet Neo 120 for the reason that it has only 1 sprayer for the booty but not the lady parts. The problem you run into as a lady is that you risk infection spraying all the poo upfront. If you're a guy, not too bad a problem. I recently switched over to a handheld bidet and I would not go back to an under the seat bidet. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CF51ZJ2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I like this because it is multi-functional and doesn't have just one task. Besides cleaning your parts with it, it comes in handy for cleaning the toilet too. My toilet is also right next to my shower, and it is super helpful in cleaning the shower, too. The only thing I find mildly annoying about it is that it is recommended that you turn off the water at the t-valve after every use just in case the sprayer springs a leak or something, but the simple adapter that comes with bidet makes this easy, you just have to remember to do it.

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Get something like this.
http://www.amazon.com/Danco-9D00010306-MICROBAN-HAIR-CATCHER/dp/B004L04X5S/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1347599729&sr=8-4&keywords=drain+hair+catcher

They will save you a lot of headches and plumbers costs.

Older houses were built for the generations before us. Better nutrition allowed us to grow taller than our parents and this has been going on for a few generations. I'm a builder and the ones I build come out of the ceiling or up around 6'4' depending on the installation. But we've also got to take the shorter of us into account too. So we use something like this http://www.amazon.com/UA902-PK-Universal-Showering-Components-Adjustable/dp/B0064TYE9Y/ref=sr_1_5/189-6573436-0688128?ie=UTF8&qid=1416201795&sr=8-5&keywords=Rainfall+Showerhead

Lots of different designs are available and if you shop around you can get what fits your needs pretty cheaply. I hate to say it but Walmart has a decent selection. They have to serve a lot of freaks so they're going to have a good selection that are designed differently. The majority have a pulse setting but they sell standard ones too.

I use a handheld one that lives outside the toilet because I had these kinds of concerns when looking at the ones with the spray inside the toilet. Because I'm aiming it, I can take care to direct the spray so that no cross-contamination occurs, as it were. I also picked one with a variety of extensions so that I could find an optimal length to maximize both hygiene and ergonomics.

These are life changers. https://www.amazon.com/Faucet-UA902-PK-10-inch-Adjustable-Shower/dp/B0064TYE9Y/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=shower+head+extender&qid=1569603640&s=gateway&sr=8-5

Or the slightly more work but better looking version.
https://www.amazon.com/LDR-Industries-520-2419CP-Shower/dp/B0058FQJNY/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=shower+head+extender&qid=1569603640&s=gateway&sr=8-8

Have you tried a Culligan filter? In my old town the tap water tasted like drinking out of a swimming pool, but the filter made it 100% better.

I also rent and bought this guy: APEC Water - US Made - Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter - Portable & Installati... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IB14XDU/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_Sn.OwbE0WQ5B2

Very easy to setup. I have the tube going into a glass water tank beside my kitchen sink. I can take a picture later if you're interested. I tested the water coming out and was amazed at the difference.

Too bad RO is so energy intensive, otherwise the water departments would switch in a heartbeat.

these tub drains work pretty well too.

For less than $20 more you can have hot & cold. It adds another 30 minutes installation time, but you’ll be glad for it in February!

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1- Run it with the filter in bypass/boost/recirculate/whatever-your-valve-calls-it. If this fixes it, your filter is at fault.

2- turn it on, and while it is doing this cycling, go stand next to your skimmer and watch it. See if your weir door is stuck causing the pump to pull all the water it can, run the skimmer almost completely empty, then reprime after the skimmer fills back up (slowly).

3- what you described sounds like 'surging' which is often caused by a clog in the pipe. Get one of these or my preference, one of these. Put the blow bag on the end of the garden hose, open up the pump lid, and stick it a few inches into the pipe. Remove the skimmer lid and basket, and turn the hose on. You should get flow backwards through the piping, and hopefully start getting a bunch of debris you can fish out by hand.

If these don't fix it, and you're sure that all your orings on and before the pump (lid, pump drain plug, any valves on the suction side of the pump) then you probably need a professional to come blow the lines with air or CO2.

Just buy a tap filter for $20. I have this one and love it.

Many times in the past, I've had good success with one of these:
The black part swells to the diameter of your pipe when you turn on the water hose (keeping the water from coming up backwards), and creates enough pressure to break the clog loose.

I shower in the dark every morning. I also have this. Best. Purchase. Ever.

[This one] (http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Silicone-Protector-Pop-Up-Regular/dp/B00OCEBMFM/ref=pd_sim_hg_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1SKM8P49M7MS1BA330A9) is made to be tall enough for your drain and hopefully won't let anything slip underneath. Plus I love OXO...

This is the one we have. We love it!

ETA looks like it’s increased in price since we got it (it was just over $50 when we got it) but I’d buy it 10x over

I bought this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A17T3N6.

I went cheap because I didn't think I'd use it long term. It's been almost a year and I'm still using it. It works great, and I love the adjustable nozzle. Cleaning it is not too difficult either. The only thing I will say is you should get new bumpers for the toilet seat also, since after installing it, the back of the toilet seat will sit up a little higher. These are the ones I bought https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076BFPJSC. Instead of relying on the adhesive, I actually screwed them into the toilet seat with small stainless steel screws and covered the screw heads with a little caulk.

I never said to repeal it. Repealing it would be bad. I don't support Trump or Obama. Also, I don't believe those filters completely filter out the lead. At best it's 99.x%, but that's from a really nice filter. What kind of filters did they get? Also, they are still showering in the water. What do you have to say about that? Did they also give everyone shower filters?

I found the first filter crappy that they offer: https://www.amazon.com/Brita-Basic-Faucet-Filter-System/dp/B000EOOQPW/?ie=UTF8&qid=1498673099&sr=8-3&keywords=brita+saff-100

This one is much better that they offer: https://www.amazon.com/PUR-3-Stage-Advanced-7-7-Inch-3-2-Inch/dp/B0009CEKY6/?ie=UTF8&qid=1498673366&sr=8-1&keywords=pur+faucet+mount+fm-3700b

And they offer this too, which I think would be needed: https://www.amazon.com/ZeroWater-Cup-Dispenser-Meter-ZD-018/dp/B003QXM3U8/?ie=UTF8&qid=1498673456&sr=8-1&keywords=ZeroWater+23-Cup+Dispenser+ZD-018

This is the greatest head of all time for making a strong, high pressure experience when you have mediocre water pressure. I have replaced all of my heads with this head and the difference is night and day. Delta Faucet 2-Spray Shower Head, Chrome 75152 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LV7W4K/

Absolutely. I bought and installed this a couple years ago and it's awesome. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JG3NVG2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

PREACH. Bought this one a couple years ago, and it's amazing. It's one of the only shower heads I've used that actually works for my height (6'3") too!

I have this one ($27, prime) and love it.

I like showerheads that basically take your skin off on their strongest setting. While this isn't quite that (only because I'm spoiled with one we got from Target that basically abuses you with water pressure), even with the low water pressure we have it works really well for a "not expensive" shower head.

I don't have any personal experience with the Drain King, but it is well reviewed on Amazon. What drain is clogged?

Why do you feel you are entitled to an in-fridge water filter? Most people don't have one. It's a luxury. If filtered water is so important to you, get one for your sink. This one is like 20 bucks.

This thing is a lifesaver. Ever since we got one, the drain has never clogged.

We got the Luxe Bidet Neo 320. For some reason it seems that the blue colored knobs make it $102, while the white colored knobs make it $58. I am pretty sure we paid about $40 though. I dunno, weird.

I've been happy with this. Had it for about 16 months.

APEC Portable Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System, Installation-Free, fits most STANDARD FAUCET (RO-CTOP) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IB14XDU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gqWHDbA54HXBD

Ohhhhhh well in that case just get a shower head that has two heads. One that has a hose on it. I got one for for like $20. Give me a minute and I'll look it up.


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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JUZTG4M/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525312847&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=two+shower+head+system

Get a TUBSHROOM https://www.amazon.com/TubShroom-Revolutionary-Protector-Catcher-Strainer/dp/B01BYRMGCC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1527410430&sr=8-3&keywords=tubshroom it will save you the headache

Sorry, I'm still too inexperienced to provide advice. I found a counter-top R.O. system for $250. If it lasts a year, that's $21 a month to avoid hauling water from elsewhere, or spend the time and resources experimenting with dropping the TDS. Compare the tap water in my comment above vs. Brita vs. this R.O. system:

Brita = pH7.0, ~710ppm TDS

R.O. = pH9.2, ~50ppm TDS

The Brita does almost nothing to TDS, but apparently removes some calcium carbonate. The high pH on the R.O. is likely not a concern because there's very little substance affecting the pH- adding anything will bring the water to that supplement's pH pretty quickly.

Look into one of these:

Greenco Bidet Fresh Water Spray Non-Electric Mechanical Bidet Toilet Seat Attachment

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A17T3N6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DggjzbN1A7T6E

Greenco Bidet Fresh Water Spray Non-Electric Mechanical Bidet Toilet Seat Attachment https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A17T3N6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_dvWWrki7UAvEq

I'd go with a Brita water pitcher. Holds 10 cups (6 water bottles), won't crowd your fridge, and is more environmentally friendly than having to throw away hundreds of plastic bottles.

You can fix this. Where do the drains come out? You said the previous owner did some landscaping and stupidly blocked the drains. You need to find where these drains were and unblock them. You're going to need a shovel and start digging. They likely just covered over them. Sounds like your neighbor knows where they were.

If they are all mucked up with mud, do what you can to clear them out then, get a (https://www.amazon.com/G-T-Water-Products-186-Attachment/dp/B0000CBIWC) [drain king] and clear those pipes or from the top down.

I highly recommend using a tub shroom to help stop prevent clogs in the first place.

Ooo kk. Thought we weren't doin links cause the mods have to approve each post or something. Not to worry here it is!

Hair Catcher

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Many water filters work well at removing lead and other impurities. I'm fond of the culligan faucet mount filter. Bought it for the second time recently in California when they used some weird algae tasting water for a while.

https://www.amazon.com/Culligan-FM-15A-Advanced-Faucet-Filter/dp/B00006WNMI

i have Luxe Bidet Neo 320, works fine. except the hot water takes a while to turn hot (just like the sink) which i didn't think of. you can run the sink first for a while and then the bidet will produce hot water when you turn it on.

I always thought these colored shower heads were cool. Here is a nice hand-held one

I don't really have a shower ritual, I do shower at night instead of in the morning. I like to sleep in as much as possible plus I don't sweat that much at night so there is no real issue with no showering in the morning.

rubber ducky

Hey, guys? You know there's an easy fix for this, right?

https://www.amazon.com/Faucet-UA902-PK-10-inch-Adjustable-Shower/dp/B0064TYE9Y/

We have this one. It's fantastic. Hooks to both hot and cold lines, avoids OP's rectal scarring.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JG3NVG2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just curious, is it this one? Most of the listings I saw were $30USD and higher. I really want a bidet.

https://www.amazon.com/Greenco-Non-Electric-Mechanical-Toilet-Attachment/dp/B01A17T3N6/ref=zg_bs_6810564011_6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FXHSJJ4PYCTTS403G9KH

I have one of those toilet seats with a built-in bidet ( this one ). It includes a warm-air blow-dryer that seems to recycle the air through some kind of filter so it improves the air quality. So with this I don't need toilet paper. I'm a guy living alone, I haven't bought toilet paper in over a year. This was the greatest thing I've bought in five years.

you can get a plastic bidet attatchment on amazon for any toilet on amazon for like $20

I use this to save my pipes from my hair.

Nope, I was gonna comment on that, I got one like this on Amazon for my girlfriend for V-day. It's the tits.

It's like $25 on prime.

If I'm at home, it will likely be water, either straight from the tap or run through a filter pitcher like this. Sometimes I will have a flavored sparkling water with meals at home. If I'm at work, it will be water from the tap in the fridge.

http://www.amazon.com/Faucetland-004002340-Lights-Bathroom-Showerheads/dp/B004UUA6MI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347226050&sr=8-1&keywords=shower+head+led

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OXO Good Grips Silicone Drain Protector for Pop-Up & Regular Drains

drain protector

I second this. If your drain is a pop-up type they make ones that go over that too. If you go to Target sometimes they have ones with suction cups so they'll stay put better.

I just installed a Nahla Pure 3 year filter under the kitchen sink. When i went to get the link for you, the price had gone from under 100 to 165, so i found this product-example instead. Makes the water taste sooooo much better.

http://www.amazon.com/Woder%C2%AE-10K-GenII-Capacity-Connect-Filtration/dp/B0144MFPOA?ie=UTF8&keywords=nahla%20pure&qid=1465485289&ref_=sr_1_4&sr=8-4

I use this one. Its been a solid so far. As a way to clear the cholorimines out of the city water. Also use it as drinking water.

That way I can have an idea when its failing.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0144MFPOA/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

When it does fail. Someone in my WOW guild is using this one. May move to it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008KL0JG6/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_9?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

I own this Delta showerhead and love it to death. It saves on my water bill while simultaneously giving me a more powerful rinse than I had before AND delivering hot water sooner and more consistently than the others I've tried.

Edit: No seriously, there's some actual science in this $25 showerhead. Check it out.

1. This is the one I ordered! I like it a lot! I wanted a metal hose so it wouldn't "blow out" like the plastic ones, and it has a wide array of settings.
   
   
2. I don't really have time for any rituals, as all my showers are usually less than five minutes, or mostly less than two. OH, I suppose I have a ritual, or rather, my cat does! She hops in the tub and patiently waits until I turn on the faucet, dump handfuls of water on her, then 'scrub' and 'squeegee' her with my hands. Then she promptly hops out and set to bathing herself. xD And no, her name is Pest, not rubber ducky! =P

It's not a pitcher but we use an [APEC countertop filtration system] (https://www.amazon.com/APEC-Countertop-Water-Installation-Free-RO-CTOP/dp/B00IB14XDU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539917641&sr=8-3&keywords=apec+countertop). It's $229 and a bit more if you go for the UV filter. You can also get a re-mineralization filter that adds calcium.

It attaches to the end of a faucet with a bypass. We live in an apartment and they had no issues with us installing it. I don't think there's any all-in-one pitcher (like Brita) that will come close to most bottled waters.

APEC is pricey compared to pitchers, but the savings is worth it if your drinking something like Evian for 100% of your water.

I highly recommend this:
http://amzn.com/B00JX1T8UU
attached to one or maybe even two of these:
http://amzn.com/B0064TYE9Y

Yes.
https://www.amazon.com/75700-Universal-Showering-Components-Handshower/dp/B000LV7VXW

hundreds of options availble, ask at your local Home depot/lowes.

This kind of device will help your drain be wookie free

Get a catcher thing to put over the drain to catch hair, and clean it out after your shower.

OXO Good Grips Silicone Drain Protector for Pop-Up & Regular Drains https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OCEBMFM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3uhzzbSANZVW9

And if you prefer gagging...
DrainWig Shower Drain Hair Catcher (TWO 2-Packs) - Never Clean a Clogged Drain Again! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013B0ZYEC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GwhzzbWSVB1FG

I recommend you buy a Brita Filter and fill it with sink water. Keep it stocked in your fridge and it'll be ice cold all season long, baby.