“Everyone tries to put me on their cheaper dupes, but they’re never as good.”

As a Senior Editor at BuzzFeed, I cover lifestyle topics including books, work and money, health, and home.

"Cast iron is wonderful. I have a no-name griddle I bought in the '80s at a discount grocery store. It is still fine. Mostly gets used for things like grilled cheese. I've accidentally left it on medium heat empty and had no ill effects."

"I have a dedicated theatre room sound system, and it has more than doubled my enjoyment of movies and shows. I haven’t been to a movie theater in years and don’t feel the need to anymore."

"We had our KitchenAid Stand Mixer for 15 years. It broke. I was able to source the parts and fix it very easily. They are designed to be fixed and used forever. Literally, you could just build one by ordering all the parts and putting it together. Stuff like that goes up a notch in my mind."

"They have their own repair service too! I got mine fixed for about $100, including shipping both ways. It's hard to find on the website; you can call and ask about it, and they will email you some forms to fill out."

"If you go outside or want to learn to enjoy the 'bad' weather, this cannot be understated.

In some of my jackets, I can literally stand in -20F wind chill on top of Mansfield, and I’m only annoyed 'cuz my face hurts. The rest of me is perfectly fine."

"This is the best investment I’ve ever made. You’re not just going to make up the money over time in gym memberships, but if you’re like me, you’re more likely to actually work out. That will lead to better mental health, hopefully lower health care costs in the future, and all of the benefits that having a better appearance comes with."

"Agreed! I switched to one last year (Kitsch brand), and it's the best shave I've had, and the blades are much cheaper than the cartridges."

"Got mine over a year ago, and it gives me such peace of mind. Going away for a couple of days or on vacation is stress-free now. I know they are fine, seeing they use it and only need someone to come in to make sure there's enough litter and food. Not having to clean it daily is also a huge quantity of life improvement."

"Same. I would usually buy a pair of $35ish sneakers every six months or so, and my feet would still hurt like hell. Two years ago, I bought a pair of Brooks for a little over $100. I've worn them literally every day, they're still in great shape, and my feet feel great."

"My Vitamix and my stand mixer are my two most used kitchen appliances. I splurged and bought the most expensive Vitamix and have zero regrets. I saw someone pulverize an avocado pit with one and was immediately clicking add to cart."

"I always assumed expensive tools were a scam and always went with the Hyper Tough ones at Walmart. Then I started remodeling our house. Piece by piece, I realized there is definitely a difference."

"If you really want the true BIFL ones, you've gotta get ones with replaceable cords, because the cord is the biggest point of failure. I personally have Audio Technicas, which have replaceable cords, but I know there are other brands that also do it."

"We did the same thing. It's the only thing in our lives that constantly works."