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BoxsterCy

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The 800 years ago versions of Mrs.00 and Cowgirl were all "Yeah, those printed books are nice and all, but I like the feel of a stone tablet in my hands."

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I do like how a book feels. And I like flipping back pages if I forgot something, I like thumbing through in the library to see if it's something I'll like, and I like marking my page and seeing how much is left.

A reader is a possibility at some point, but I still like actual books
 

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some of you people must have cordless drills, right? We need to get one to install blinds. Also probably for other stuff. DH is going to procrastinate on looking so I am going to help! He mentioned he wants one that has a battery that could be used on other tools? Is that a thing?

I did a little googling and I feel like I see DeWalt everywhere IRL.

any suggestions?

Dewalt is really popular Craftsman are good also. Get a minimum 19.2 volt for running some of the other tools. Many times you can buy a bundle, for a little more than a single item. Drill, Skill saw and a couple of battery paks and a charger all in one container. Also try handling the equipment at the store to see if it is a comfortable fit in your hand. That maybe a main factor on the one you like the best. Can't really go wrong w/ any of the major brands.
 

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Got married. Went on honeymoon to Iceland. Bought 90 year old 3000 sqft center hall colonial in Cleveland Heights. All in a span of 3 weeks. All the life changes.

Wait. Set myself up for one.

Crazy 3 weeks. Congrats on all the changes.
 

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Dewalt is really popular Craftsman are good also. Get a minimum 19.2 volt for running some of the other tools. Many times you can buy a bundle, for a little more than a single item. Drill, Skill saw and a couple of battery paks and a charger all in one container. Also try handling the equipment at the store to see if it is a comfortable fit in your hand. That maybe a main factor on the one you like the best. Can't really go wrong w/ any of the major brands.


definitely need to go play with the tools in store.


there's an easy one for you, WDSM.
 

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I do like how a book feels. And I like flipping back pages if I forgot something, I like thumbing through in the library to see if it's something I'll like, and I like marking my page and seeing how much is left.

A reader is a possibility at some point, but I still like actual books

I hear ya. I still get the newspaper because of some of those same reasons. And I do miss bookstore browsing.
 

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I do like how a book feels. And I like flipping back pages if I forgot something, I like thumbing through in the library to see if it's something I'll like, and I like marking my page and seeing how much is left.

A reader is a possibility at some point, but I still like actual books

My wife and I are adamantly the same way, but she's been traveling recently and realized that e-books are great when traveling.

On our vacation this summer we stopped a the Little Bighorn National Battlefield (which was awesome) and it made me realize I'd forgotten most everything I learned reading Nathaniel Philbrick's fabulous book The Last Stand. So my wife downloaded a copy and I read most of it on our vacation, but then we got home just as I got to the battle parts, so I pulled out the paper copy and had it open to the detailed map of the battlefield while reading on the ebook.
 

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some of you people must have cordless drills, right? We need to get one to install blinds. Also probably for other stuff. DH is going to procrastinate on looking so I am going to help! He mentioned he wants one that has a battery that could be used on other tools? Is that a thing?

I did a little googling and I feel like I see DeWalt everywhere IRL.

any suggestions?

For basic, minor household stuff, a good 12v cordless drill/driver will be fine. Any more, and you want an 18v or a corded drill and a corded driver. Dewalt, Milwaukee, Mikita.

I have a 12v Milwaukee which is great for basic household things, light and small. For any more serious projects, I'll add a corded adjustable clutch screwdriver and corded drill (eventually want to finish part of the basement and refurb the deck).
 

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My wife and I are adamantly the same way, but she's been traveling recently and realized that e-books are great when traveling.

On our vacation this summer we stopped a the Little Bighorn National Battlefield (which was awesome) and it made me realize I'd forgotten most everything I learned reading Nathaniel Philbrick's fabulous book The Last Stand. So my wife downloaded a copy and I read most of it on our vacation, but then we got home just as I got to the battle parts, so I pulled out the paper copy and had it open to the detailed map of the battlefield while reading on the ebook.


yeah if I traveled more I probably would have bought one by now.
 

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I love the feeling of books. I try to read about a book every week or two and with all this traveling, I might have to make the leap to a Kindle. I was going to buy one when they had that summer amazon prime day/black friday in the summer thing. But I was on the waiting list and never got it. I can make the jump for $40 but $80 is kinda steep.
 

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I love the feeling of books. I try to read about a book every week or two and with all this traveling, I might have to make the leap to a Kindle. I was going to buy one when they had that summer amazon prime day/black friday in the summer thing. But I was on the waiting list and never got it. I can make the jump for $40 but $80 is kinda steep.
Try Craig's List for a used one.
 
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