I just spent $80+tax on a small trash can, AMA

[TridenT]

Apparently the Simplehuman 38L rectangular wide step trashcan is being cycled out for a new variant that includes a trash bag holder. I bought a 30L at BB&B today with a 20% off coupon. Ended up being $80+tax.

It isn't a bad trashcan. Pretty nice. However, the 30L does feel small... It's 8 gallons. I'm used to a 10gal/38L or maybe even a 50L/13gal. However, the 30L was what was available. That's what I had to get. :/ It being small though also lines up with where I am though.

Moved into another place here in San Jose. Studio. Small. Whatever. Bought a window unit AC on Amazon too. Should be here in a few days. Installation will be brutal since I'll be installing it in a sliding glass window.

Gotta spend-spend-spend.

I'm looking to buy a new wireless router. Thoughts on what to get? I'd like all the features! (I'm going to keep it for 5+ years)

 

[Man I Suck]

Oh.

 

[mrjminer]

I got a refurb Netgear off Amazon a few months ago, seems to do OK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JRCQRSQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

There are also some other Netgears and Linksys refurbs on there, too, if you want to save like $100+ and get a decent amount of features, that is. You might not want to, though, since you blew $80 on a trash can like a nimrod.

 

[brianmanahan]

 

[TridenT]

I might wait for the MU-MIMO routers to come out. I'm looking at eventually getting wireless security cameras. So, having the best wireless router (within reason) is important to me.

 

[chubbyfatazn]

Oh, Trident problems. I had to get that $80 fancyass trashcan because I couldn't find another much cheaper one at Walmart or Amazon or whatever.

It's a freaking trashcan. It holds my trash. I could never justify $80+ on a trashcan when the $13 Rubbermaid step one I got from Wally World does the job just fine.

I guess this means he got that $100k+ job though. Oh wait... lol

 

[BUTCH1]

Wow, just wow. First off $80 for an 8-gallon trash receptacle is beyond stupid, is it a "smart" trash can that sends out a notification to an app when it's full?. Oh, the AC, you CANNOT install a window-shaker in a sliding glass door unless you replace said door with a wall of some type and cut a hole it it for the AC to mount it.

 

[VirtualLarry]

So, what's wrong with a nice Rubbermaid for $8-12.

 

[TridenT]

Wow, just wow. First off $80 for an 8-gallon trash receptacle is beyond stupid, is it a "smart" trash can that sends out a notification to an app when it's full?. Oh, the AC, you CANNOT install a window-shaker in a sliding glass door unless you replace said door with a wall of some type and cut a hole it it for the AC to mount it.

Yeah, aware. It requires engineering. I'll probably make a wooden frame for the unit that encases it and fits the outside of the window frame. There is no good alternative. If I want AC, I have to buy a window unit. I don't have any place where a portable AC unit would work well (and a portable AC unit is really ineffective compared to window units).

Something like this but better: http://www.instructables.com/id/Mounting-a-Standard-Air-Conditioner-in-a-Sliding-W/ (I'll probably use plexiglass or real glass for the top)

 

[brianmanahan]

So, what's wrong with a nice Rubbermaid for $8-12.

people in silicon valley wouldn't be caught dead with a rubbermaid

 

[waffleironhead]

Will spend $80 on a trash can, but drives for years with a check engine light on. Probably still on too.

 

[TridenT]

So, what's wrong with a nice Rubbermaid for $8-12.

Looks bad and doesn't work as well. http://thesweethome.com/reviews/best-trash-can/

 

[TridenT]

Will spend $80 on a trash can, but drives for years with a check engine light on. Probably still on too.

:whiste: No comment.

 

[Safeway]

I'm not sure what my trash can cost. I had two custom lower cabinets made (one for mixed recycling and one for trash) with a pull out drawer and a trash can liner that fits into the apparatus. I suppose that it would be the cost of the two cabinets, the soft-close guides, and the 6 to 8 square feet of marble counter top.

Having a trash can out in the open in a kitchen clutters things. I do have miniature Simplehuman cans in the bathrooms, though.

 

[BUTCH1]

Yeah, aware. It requires engineering. I'll probably make a wooden frame for the unit that encases it and fits the outside of the window frame. There is no good alternative. If I want AC, I have to buy a window unit. I don't have any place where a portable AC unit would work well (and a portable AC unit is really ineffective compared to window units).

Something like this but better: http://www.instructables.com/id/Mounting-a-Standard-Air-Conditioner-in-a-Sliding-W/ (I'll probably use plexiglass or real glass for the top)

There is an alternative to a window-unit, it's called a "split-system" where you can mount the inside air-box anywhere convenient and the only thing you will need to do is drill some holes for the refrigerant, condensation line and power for the outside condenser like this type.

 

[Red Squirrel]

My trash can came with the house, it's in a closet and it's one of those basic plastic ones, I don't know why a trash can would be something you want open on display.

 

[brianmanahan]

i bought most of my trash cans from a flea market, guy had some old metal ones for a buck a piece. nice and sturdy, i just repainted them and they are as good as they were in the 50's.

 

[Belegost]

My trash can came with the house, it's in a closet and it's one of those basic plastic ones, I don't know why a trash can would be something you want open on display.

Well when you're dropping 80 bucks on a trashcan you definitely want everyone to see it...

 

[Red Squirrel]

There is an alternative to a window-unit, it's called a "split-system" where you can mount the inside air-box anywhere convenient and the only thing you will need to do is drill some holes for the refrigerant, condensation line and power for the outside condenser like this type.

Those are actually kind of tempting. They are fully DIY right? It has a quick connect for the refrig lines so no need to mess with refrigerant?

I want to get central air eventually but it's hard to justify the cost considering our summers are getting shorter every year. This could be the next best thing. They make 24,000 BTU ones even, that would do the whole house easily.

 

[lxskllr]

My 5 gallon trashcan was free. I got it out of a container on a job site...

 

[Mixolydian]

lol $80 trash can...how does that even exist...

 

[MixMasterTang]

Where are the pics? I have this one: http://slickdeals.net/f/6736116-cos...automatic-trash-bin-kitchen-wastebasket-49-79

Not sure why you'd pay 80 bucks for an 8 gallon trash bin.

 

[TridenT]

lol $80 trash can...how does that even exist...

You guys, they're normally $100. I got it cheaper with a coupon! The one I was going to buy is closer to $120! (And the largest one is around $180)

 

[BUTCH1]

Those are actually kind of tempting. They are fully DIY right? It has a quick connect for the refrig lines so no need to mess with refrigerant?

I want to get central air eventually but it's hard to justify the cost considering our summers are getting shorter every year. This could be the next best thing. They make 24,000 BTU ones even, that would do the whole house easily.

I'm not sure as to how they are installed, go to one of the manufacturers websites and download the instructions, from what I can see you will need 220V though.

 

[Red Squirrel]

lol what is this, designer trash cans? $180 for a trash can lol.