Ok married guys, how do you stack up?

[DurocShark]

When I was home and she was working:
100% cooking
90% housework
100% car stuff
40% laundry

Before the baby was born but after she quit working and I started:
40% cooking
50% housework
100% car stuff
40% laundry

Now that the baby's born:
100% of everything not related to feeding the baby :Q

 

[jjones]

Originally posted by: glen
I pay for the maid and the yard service.

 

[Parrotheader]

I've always been under the impression in my area that the yard was SUPPOSED to be more of the man's domain (except some flower gardens.) I do the vast majority of the yard work and we have a fairly big yard, although she'll chip in sometimes on special projects.

But she sadly does handle more of the indoor duties. I do help out with the cooking sometimes and can hold my own in the kitchen for most basic meals. I WILL straighten things up fairly regularly (except my office which is a pig sty), but I don't like to engage in the deep cleanings she seems to give the house fairly regularly. To me, looking neat IS clean in most cases. Cleaning the bathroom is my least favorite of all activities. I'm trying to get better about helping out on the laundry. I don't mind doing it, I just hate folding everything and/or forget to check it regularly and things get all wrinkly which is a major no-no for her. I also have a tendancy to wash and dry certain articles of her clothing the wrong way; not just the delicates, certain shirts/dresses/pants she's very particular about and I just tend to lump them all together and treat them all equally. I'm an egalitarian when it comes to laundry items. 😀

 

[CPA]

Me Her
Yard Work 100% 0%
Dishes 25% 50% Kids do the rest
Cooking 75% 25%
Vacuuming Just got a Roomba, so 0% unless you count turning on.
Cleaning 70 30
Laundry 10 90


Yes, I am teh winnar!

 

[Hoober]

Originally posted by: CPA
Me Her
Yard Work 100% 0%
Dishes 25% 50% Kids do the rest
Cooking 75% 25%
Vacuuming Just got a Roomba, so 0% unless you count turning on.
Cleaning 70 30
Laundry 10 90


Yes, I am teh winnar!

What's a Roomba?

 

[Hossenfeffer]

I'll let ya know on the 29th, after I'm married. 😉

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

Originally posted by: Hossenfeffer
I'll let ya know on the 29th, after I'm married. 😉

Don't do it. I'm serious.

 

[Encryptic]

Originally posted by: Hoober

Originally posted by: CPA
Me Her
Yard Work 100% 0%
Dishes 25% 50% Kids do the rest
Cooking 75% 25%
Vacuuming Just got a Roomba, so 0% unless you count turning on.
Cleaning 70 30
Laundry 10 90


Yes, I am teh winnar!

What's a Roomba?

Roomba=Intelligent vacuum cleaner. I've heard about these things and they sound pretty damned cool. You basically just turn it on and let it do its thing.

 

[Hoober]

Originally posted by: Encryptic

Originally posted by: Hoober

Originally posted by: CPA
Me Her
Yard Work 100% 0%
Dishes 25% 50% Kids do the rest
Cooking 75% 25%
Vacuuming Just got a Roomba, so 0% unless you count turning on.
Cleaning 70 30
Laundry 10 90


Yes, I am teh winnar!

What's a Roomba?

Roomba=Intelligent vacuum cleaner. I've heard about these things and they sound pretty damned cool. You basically just turn it on and let it do its thing.

Serioulsy? Never heard of it. Do they work on stairs? Do they clean well?

 

[Parrotheader]

I saw one of those Roombas at the Sharper Image and it looked pretty cool. My biggest concern is how thoroughly does it clean power-wise. The battery source on that thing can only give it so much power I'm assuming which couldn't possibly be anywhere close to a regular AC vac. My dog might find it fasinating though.

 

[Encryptic]

From everything I've heard, they clean really well. They know how to avoid edges like stairs and whatnot, they're small and flat enough to go under beds, furniture, etc. I would get one if I could afford $200 right now for that, just to play around with it and see how it works firsthand. My cats would probably freak out though. 😀

EDIT: I believe the Roomba can go for several days straight without needing to be plugged into the charger unit.

 

[CPA]

I was skeptical of the Roomba first, but it has done a pretty good job. It is not perfect, especially in tight corners, but it picks up things you wouldn't expect - like beads and pennies. It does not work on stairs, but it will stop at the top of stairs so it doesn't fall. It picks up a lot of dust and hair and is best for tile or wood floors, though is will work on non-deep shag carpet.


Oh and it was able to do about 4 medium and large rooms before the charge started going, at least I think that's what the yellow light was.

 

[LikeLinus]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Helpful male partners aren't as rare as once thought. In a recent Mars-Venus /Redbook Poll of 1,036 women, 18.9 percent claim that their partners are helpful with a hoe and other yard work and 7.5 percent of partners know their way around a kitchen. While only 2.3 percent will vacuum, 3.1 percent do the laundry, 3.4 percent will straighten up the house, and another 4.2 percent will do the dishes.

Women, here's more great news: A whopping 48.4 percent will pitch in, wherever needed and whenever asked. Of course, there is that final 12.2 percent who feel that the best way they can help is to "stay out of the way."

1. I dont do gardens, I'd rather be cooking out on the grill
2. I do cook alot, I'm actually very good at it 😀
3. I vacume about as much as my wife.
4. I hate laundry
5. I keep things straightened up for the most part - My office is what is messy, computer stuff everywhere
6. eh i dont do dishes much, but I do try and clean up after myself when I cook. Otherwise i dont.

I pitch in a good bit when asked.

 

[Hoober]

So do you need big open rooms for it to work well, or will it do ok in rooms with chairs and other furniture?

 

[bcterps]

I don't do any cooking, except on the barbecue. I don't really do much cleaning either, or laundry. I actually like to do the laundry and wouldnt mind cooking, but my wife has forbid me to do the laundry after I turned something of hers pink. Also she is extremely picky about food and doesn't like what I cook (hey what's wrong with Hamburger Helper once in a while!) I mow the lawn and she takes care of the shrubs and weeds.
Then again, I pay all the bills since I'm the only one working right now. She's going to school full time to get her graduate degree. I think it works out pretty well. I can't wait for her to finish school and start working though, that would make things easier financially

 

[GoingUp]

anything but ironing or dishes

 

[CPA]

Originally posted by: Hoober
So do you need big open rooms for it to work well, or will it do ok in rooms with chairs and other furniture?

It will work with the furniture there, no problem. It uses sensors, as well as a complex AI to help it traverse the area. It will follow along walls and furniture without constantly bumping into them. It will get caught up on tassles and you will need to pick up larger items that you may normally push aside or vacuum with a normal size vacuum. So far, my Kirby 5 (a $700 vacuum) has stayed in the garage, though, because the Roomba is taking care of things pretty nicely.

Oh and I was able to snag 20% off at Linens & Things by talking to the Manager. 😀 Eat your heart out RossMan.

 

[Encryptic]

Originally posted by: Hoober
So do you need big open rooms for it to work well, or will it do ok in rooms with chairs and other furniture?

Again, I'm just speaking from what I've heard about the Roomba, but it is supposed to work well with furniture because it can navigate around them or even slip under them if there is space under the furniture.

Dammit, I wish I could afford one....

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: HotChic

Originally posted by: notfred

18.9 percent claim that their partners are helpful with a hoe

Is being with a hoe really that helpful?

*Somebody* besides me must have read that as dirty... right? Or have you guys corrupted me so much that I'm pre-empting you now?

/raises hand

Before even scrolling down the first page. I'm a naughty, naughty boy. :evil:

- M4H

 

[Encryptic]

Originally posted by: CPA

Originally posted by: Hoober
So do you need big open rooms for it to work well, or will it do ok in rooms with chairs and other furniture?

It will work with the furniture there, no problem. It uses sensors, as well as a complex AI to help it traverse the area. It will follow along walls and furniture without constantly bumping into them. It will get caught up on tassles and you will need to pick up larger items that you may normally push aside or vacuum with a normal size vacuum. So far, my Kirby 5 (a $700 vacuum) has stayed in the garage, though, because the Roomba is taking care of things pretty nicely.

Oh and I was able to snag 20% off at Linens & Things by talking to the Manager. 😀 Eat your heart out RossMan.

How much was it before the 20% off?

 

[Parrotheader]

Originally posted by: CPA

Oh and I was able to snag 20% off at Linens & Things by talking to the Manager. 😀 Eat your heart out RossMan.

I didn't realize they sold it there. I was just looking through my AmEx Rewards stuff this morning and noticed Linens & Things was on there (I'm hesitant to tell my wife since she loves that place and I'm building up a ton of points on my company's dime.) You can get a $100 gift certificate to Linens & Things for 10,000 points. Maybe I could cash in 20,000 points and get a Roomba just for fun. 😉 . . . . . . . nah, Home Depot is on the program as well and there's way more goodies I need from there. It's tempting though as the Roomba looked pretty cool. 😀

 

[Hoober]

I think I'd give it a try if they had some sort of money back guarantee or trial period or something. It sounds really useful.

 

[Hoober]

Originally posted by: Parrotheader

Originally posted by: CPA

Oh and I was able to snag 20% off at Linens & Things by talking to the Manager. 😀 Eat your heart out RossMan.

I didn't realize they sold it there. I was just looking through my AmEx Rewards stuff this morning and noticed Linens & Things was on there (I'm hesitant to tell my wife since she loves that place and I'm building up a ton of points on my company's dime.) You can get a $100 gift certificate for 10,000 points. Maybe I could cash in 20,000 points and get a Roomba just for fun. 😉 . . . . . . . nah, Home Depot is on the program as well and there's way more goodies I need from there. It's tempting though as the Roomba looked pretty cool. 😀

They have a gift certificate, huh? Hmmmm....

 

[CPA]

Originally posted by: Encryptic

Originally posted by: CPA

Originally posted by: Hoober
So do you need big open rooms for it to work well, or will it do ok in rooms with chairs and other furniture?

It will work with the furniture there, no problem. It uses sensors, as well as a complex AI to help it traverse the area. It will follow along walls and furniture without constantly bumping into them. It will get caught up on tassles and you will need to pick up larger items that you may normally push aside or vacuum with a normal size vacuum. So far, my Kirby 5 (a $700 vacuum) has stayed in the garage, though, because the Roomba is taking care of things pretty nicely.

Oh and I was able to snag 20% off at Linens & Things by talking to the Manager. 😀 Eat your heart out RossMan.

How much was it before the 20% off?

$199.99 That is the MSRP and I haven't found anyone who sells it sticker price less than that.

 

[CPA]

Originally posted by: Hoober
I think I'd give it a try if they had some sort of money back guarantee or trial period or something. It sounds really useful.

Any place will give you a 30 day guarantee. In fact I asked the L&T store manager if she had many returns on the product. She stated that from the 6 months that they had been selling it, out of the 20 or so they had sold, she only had 1 returned and it was because "the lady felt it was more of a toy and could not justify the price". Toy or not, it works.