First House

[MU82]

We have three of them in our home in Chicago. Never clogs. Never. Best working toilets ever.

Got them from a plumbing distributor in Buffalo Grove. Had plenty in stock. No games to be played there. They were fair with us..

Ironically, our plumber who installed them just shook his head. "Gosh, I never imagined people would pay this much for a toilet," he said.

Heck, I didn't think it was that expensive -- especially for something that works.

Doggone it ... I wish I had this forum back then. I used to drive to Buffalo Grove to play golf fairly often. Woulda happily gone for a non-black-market Toto!!!

As I said, the Kohlers worked out just fine.

[Dr. Blackheart]

If you're paying less than $150 for a toilet, you're doing it wrong.

You'll pay $25 for a pair of Duluth underwear but not $3 bills for a heated Toto Washlet?

[Coleman]

My Kohler toilets have never clogged either.

Played plenty of golf at the BG village golf course myself

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Kinda like getting a good mattress, aina? You take out my time in bed and on the can and I've only got like 30% of my day left.

I'm in line for a new mattress in the next 12 months, and I'm giddy. Just have to replace all the house windows first.

[Coleman]

I'm in line for a new mattress in the next 12 months, and I'm giddy. Just have to replace all the house windows first.

If you're in Chicago I highly recommend American Mattress. Family owned and good price

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If you're in Chicago I highly recommend American Mattress. Family owned and good price

Noted, thanks. Quality jingle too.

[Spotcheck Billy]

I thought everyone bought mattresses online now?

[Benny B]

If you're in Chicago I highly recommend American Mattress. Family owned and good price

Or you can get the same mattress at Sam's club for a couple hundred less than AM's "best" price.  But Sam's won't deliver.


On the toilets, we have a round one-piece Eljer in our master bath... small and simple.  Does the job.  Has only clogged once in the last 7 years.  We put one of these on it, and frankly, there could be a 5 gallon bucket underneath and it wouldn't matter.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

You'll pay $25 for a pair of Duluth underwear but not $3 bills for a heated Toto Washlet?

Gotta wait one more day and the Armachillos will be on sale for $16.

As for mattresses, if you aren't buying them from the high school golf team fund raiser, you aren't living right.

When we built last year, my 3 requests were a good $hitter, a top notch bed and a big TV.  The old lady got the rest of what she wanted.

[Benny B]

Gotta wait one more day and the Armachillos will be on sale for $16.

As for mattresses, if you aren't buying them from the high school golf team fund raiser, you aren't living right.

When we built last year, my 3 requests were a good $hitter, a top notch bed and a big TV.  The old lady got the rest of what she wanted.

The local high school was running one of those a couple weeks back.  I can't think of a worse fundraiser to be holding in a school parking lot on a cold March day.

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You'll pay $25 for a pair of Duluth underwear but not $3 bills for a heated Toto Washlet?

Are Duluth's that good? I excluded from them from my underwear testing of 2017. Why? Unsure. Anyways, the best performing pair for the money in my opinion were Under Armour's Boxerjock. Usually can get them for around $13 while the deals are out. Tested a solid 7-8 pairs. Saxx, Pair of Thieves,  Ex Officio, Uniglo, Calvin Klein...wild stuff.

[Spotcheck Billy]

Are Duluth's that good? I excluded from them from my underwear testing of 2017. Why? Unsure. Anyways, the best performing pair for the money in my opinion were Under Armour's Boxerjock. Usually can get them for around $13 while the deals are out. Tested a solid 7-8 pairs. Saxx, Pair of Thieves,  Ex Officio, Uniglo, Calvin Klein...wild stuff.

only if you require firehose underwear after eating @ RC

I thought everyone bought mattresses online now 

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only if you require firehose underwear after eating @ RC

We've all been there, but it's not a daily requirement.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Are Duluth's that good? I excluded from them from my underwear testing of 2017. Why? Unsure. Anyways, the best performing pair for the money in my opinion were Under Armour's Boxerjock. Usually can get them for around $13 while the deals are out. Tested a solid 7-8 pairs. Saxx, Pair of Thieves,  Ex Officio, Uniglo, Calvin Klein...wild stuff.

The Buck Nakeds tested well on the "coup de crotch” scale...

https://www.google.com/amp/host.madison.com/business/mike-tighe-undercover-probe-finds-buck-naked-truth-about-duluth/article_10e0e9cd-283d-56ab-83e1-10fb96987be9.amp.html

[ZiggysFryBoy]

I'm a Duluth snob.  Love their stuff.  Won't wear any pants or shorts, outside of dress pants, that aren't ballroom.  About the only clothes that I buy elsewhere  are golf shirts.

[Coleman]

Or you can get the same mattress at Sam's club for a couple hundred less than AM's "best" price.  But Sam's won't deliver.


On the toilets, we have a round one-piece Eljer in our master bath... small and simple.  Does the job.  Has only clogged once in the last 7 years.  We put one of these on it, and frankly, there could be a 5 gallon bucket underneath and it wouldn't matter.

How the hell am I supposed to get a king size mattress and box spring home (and up a flight of stairs to my bedroom) without delivery?

[Coleman]

Duluth undies are great. Pricey though. Wifey always gets me a few pairs for birthday/Christmas, so I haven't had to buy any.

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How the hell am I supposed to get a king size mattress and box spring home (and up a flight of stairs to my bedroom) without delivery?

Plus, who's taking the old one out?


Hard pass.

[4everwarriors]

Know wons admittin' ta swingin' commando, aina?

[Jay Bee]

Know wons admittin' ta swingin' commando, aina?

Onlee when I chit my draws heyna

[drewm88]

How the hell am I supposed to get a king size mattress and box spring home (and up a flight of stairs to my bedroom) without delivery?

Dolly. You tell them where, when, and what, and they'll get it for you. Price is based on distance, # of items, and how much work it will take them to drop it off (curbside, stairs, assembly, etc.) Option for one person to do it, two people, or one person plus you riding with them.

I've used it twice and been satisfied. Good for stores that don't deliver, small-scale moves, Craigslist purchases, etc.

[dgies9156]

I'm a Duluth snob.  Love their stuff.  Won't wear any pants or shorts, outside of dress pants, that aren't ballroom.  About the only clothes that I buy elsewhere  are golf shirts.

Anything with the name Duluth on it gives me frostbite.

Not sure I want that at my most valuable parts.

[Anti-Dentite]

Talking about your underwear....some real fancy boys, a bunch of dandies you are.

[jutaw22mu]

Anyone with recommendations for a real estate attorney that will service Kenosha County in WI? 

If so, please send a PM.  Thanks!

[UWW2MU]

#UnleashLaxBros, did you ever end up finding a house?

I lived in Cooper Park for 9 years before selling last year in preparation for our family growing.  LAMUfan pointed you to the Enderis Park neighborhood which is just east of Cooper park.  Cooper Park is from roughly 76th on the east, 92nd on the west, Center on south, and burleigh on North. 

This is a FANTASTIC first home area and very affordable.  Homes go from low 100's to around 200-ish.  It's really quiet but close to (even walkable to if you have a beverage or two) Tosa amenities, a short drive to anywhere in the metro (My commute to work downtown was 12-ish min, sometimes less), and very tight neighborhood where everyone knows each other.  Because of pricing and size of the post-war homes, ownership turnover is rather high... but that also means it's great for finding new homes for sale.  That is especially true this time of year.  You'll see several homes come on the market and sold every week. 

I highly recommend giving it a look.  You'll feel like you live in Tosa without the Tosa home prices.