Question: How long does it take to put together?

I received my Reconditioned Waring Juice Extractor today. So far, so good.I've wanted to have a juicer for a long time, but was discouraged becasue of the prices. This unit sells refubed for $25-$30 here on ebay. For that price, I had to order.Assembly takes about 30 seconds. I sliced up an apple and tossed in some celery and a pear. The motor sounds very powerful and went through everything I tossed in there quite quickly. Wow. Very good. I can see this is going to cost a lot in fresh fruits and veggies.Now, I wouldn't say mine is completely splash free, but only a few tiny drops at most escaped. The fiber/pulp that was left behind was moist, but not dripping wet. I'd give it an 87% for extraction.Clean up was easy. There are basically 6 parts to this thing. The metal cup, the spinning bit, the catching part, the lid, the plundger, and the motor/main unit. They all come apart for easy cleaning.The spinning bit's screen gets gunk clogging the holes, but that cleans easily with a sponge and the included brush. The catch, pludger, and lid are plastic and can go in the upper part of the dish washer. Or you can do it by hand in about a minute.Great deal thus far!

Answer: 30 seconds

Assembly takes about 30 seconds .

I received my Reconditioned Waring Juice Extractor today. So far, so good. I've wanted to have a juicer for a long time, but was discouraged becasue of the prices. This unit sells refubed for $25-$30 here on ebay. For that price, I had to order. <hl> Assembly takes about 30 seconds . <hl> I sliced up an apple and tossed in some celery and a pear. The motor sounds very powerful and went through everything I tossed in there quite quickly. Wow. Very good. I can see this is going to cost a lot in fresh fruits and veggies. Now, I wouldn't say mine is completely splash free, but only a few tiny drops at most escaped. The fiber/pulp that was left behind was moist, but not dripping wet. I'd give it an 87% for extraction. Clean up was easy. There are basically 6 parts to this thing. The metal cup, the spinning bit, the catching part, the lid, the plundger, and the motor/main unit. They all come apart for easy cleaning. The spinning bit's screen gets gunk clogging the holes, but that cleans easily with a sponge and the included brush. The catch, pludger, and lid are plastic and can go in the upper part of the dish washer. Or you can do it by hand in about a minute. Great deal thus far!

I received my Reconditioned Waring Juice Extractor today. So far, so good.I've wanted to have a juicer for a long time, but was discouraged becasue of the prices. This unit sells refubed for $25-$30 here on ebay. For that price, I had to order.Assembly takes about <hl> 30 seconds <hl>. I sliced up an apple and tossed in some celery and a pear. The motor sounds very powerful and went through everything I tossed in there quite quickly. Wow. Very good. I can see this is going to cost a lot in fresh fruits and veggies.Now, I wouldn't say mine is completely splash free, but only a few tiny drops at most escaped. The fiber/pulp that was left behind was moist, but not dripping wet. I'd give it an 87% for extraction.Clean up was easy. There are basically 6 parts to this thing. The metal cup, the spinning bit, the catching part, the lid, the plundger, and the motor/main unit. They all come apart for easy cleaning.The spinning bit's screen gets gunk clogging the holes, but that cleans easily with a sponge and the included brush. The catch, pludger, and lid are plastic and can go in the upper part of the dish washer. Or you can do it by hand in about a minute.Great deal thus far!

Assembly takes about <hl> 30 seconds <hl> .


Question: What did the zenith require?

If you are deciding between Zenith etagere brand or Elegant home etagere products , I suggest you should choose Elegant home. I bought one of each item intended for two different bathrooms and after buying both products, here is my list of observations that lead to the following opinion: The Zenith was not exactly like you are buying a ready to use etagere with minor assembly required. Its really like you received a "build it yourself project kit" with lots and lots of bitty pieces to assemble You can expect to spend many hours to build your own etagere cabinet. As I painfully turned the many tiny screws by hand into the wood to affix the hinges my wrist became sore Then the cheap porous chipboard wouldnt support the weight of the door and it crumbled into powder. The Elegant home was great. It was partially preassembled with hinges already attached and easy turn cam bolts which can disaasemble or reassemble without damage if you make a mistake You get what you pay for because the price isn't the same.

Answer: "build it yourself

If you are deciding between Zenith etagere brand or Elegant home etagere products , I suggest you should choose Elegant home. I bought one of each item intended for two different bathrooms and after buying both products, here is my list of observations that lead to the following opinion: The Zenith was not exactly like you are buying a ready to use etagere with minor assembly required. <hl> Its really like you received a "build it yourself project kit" with lots and lots of bitty pieces to assemble You can expect to spend many hours to build your own etagere cabinet. <hl> As I painfully turned the many tiny screws by hand into the wood to affix the hinges my wrist became sore Then the cheap porous chipboard wouldnt support the weight of the door and it crumbled into powder. The Elegant home was great. It was partially preassembled with hinges already attached and easy turn cam bolts which can disaasemble or reassemble without damage if you make a mistake You get what you pay for because the price isn't the same.

If you are deciding between Zenith etagere brand or Elegant home etagere products , I suggest you should choose Elegant home. I bought one of each item intended for two different bathrooms and after buying both products, here is my list of observations that lead to the following opinion: The Zenith was not exactly like you are buying a ready to use etagere with minor assembly required. Its really like you received a <hl> "build it yourself <hl> project kit" with lots and lots of bitty pieces to assemble You can expect to spend many hours to build your own etagere cabinet. As I painfully turned the many tiny screws by hand into the wood to affix the hinges my wrist became sore Then the cheap porous chipboard wouldnt support the weight of the door and it crumbled into powder. The Elegant home was great. It was partially preassembled with hinges already attached and easy turn cam bolts which can disaasemble or reassemble without damage if you make a mistake You get what you pay for because the price isn't the same.


Question: What is one of the items that will be strained out of cooking liquid by the product?

In the two smallest sizes, this high-quality stainless steel strainer has a very fine mesh that will strain out seeds, lumps, and just about everything else from a thin cooking liquid. To strain a cooking liquid that is even slightly thickened, you will probably need a strainer with a coarser mesh. The strainer is dishwasher safe.The strainer size (2-1/2", etc.) is measured straight across the "bowl" of the strainer, and includes some of the metal frame. The total length of the 2-1/2" strainer is 7-1/4"; the wire handle alone is 4". The total length of the 3-3/4" strainer is 8-3/4"; the wire handle alone is 4-1/4".

Answer: seeds

<hl> In the two smallest sizes, this high-quality stainless steel strainer has a very fine mesh that will strain out seeds , lumps, and just about everything else from a thin cooking liquid. <hl> To strain a cooking liquid that is even slightly thickened, you will probably need a strainer with a coarser mesh. The strainer is dishwasher safe. The strainer size (2-1/2", etc.) is measured straight across the "bowl" of the strainer, and includes some of the metal frame. The total length of the 2-1/2" strainer is 7-1/4"; the wire handle alone is 4". The total length of the 3-3/4" strainer is 8-3/4"; the wire handle alone is 4-1/4".

In the two smallest sizes, this high-quality stainless steel strainer has a very fine mesh that will strain out <hl> seeds <hl>, lumps, and just about everything else from a thin cooking liquid. To strain a cooking liquid that is even slightly thickened, you will probably need a strainer with a coarser mesh. The strainer is dishwasher safe.The strainer size (2-1/2", etc.) is measured straight across the "bowl" of the strainer, and includes some of the metal frame. The total length of the 2-1/2" strainer is 7-1/4"; the wire handle alone is 4". The total length of the 3-3/4" strainer is 8-3/4"; the wire handle alone is 4-1/4".

In the two smallest sizes, this high-quality stainless steel strainer has a very fine mesh that will strain out <hl> seeds <hl> , lumps, and just about everything else from a thin cooking liquid.


Question: How long have they been in to making pizzas?

I have been experimenting with pizza making for a few years. I've gone through a few Pizza Peels in that time. I've tried the traditional wood, the one offered by Epicurian and this one. The wood one is too thick and although its tapered nicely to retrieve the pies it usually has a problem placing the pie on the Stone. The Epicurian peel was alot better but I still had difficulties transferring the pies to and from the stone. The Mario Batali Peel has no problems at all. Its strong enough to handle a fully loaded pie to and from a pizza stone. I particularly like the thinness and strength of the blade. Its easy to clean and can be taken apart for easy storage. What's not to like? It does what it should.

Answer: a few years

<hl> I have been experimenting with pizza making for a few years . <hl> I've gone through a few Pizza Peels in that time. I've tried the traditional wood, the one offered by Epicurian and this one. The wood one is too thick and although its tapered nicely to retrieve the pies it usually has a problem placing the pie on the Stone. The Epicurian peel was alot better but I still had difficulties transferring the pies to and from the stone. The Mario Batali Peel has no problems at all. Its strong enough to handle a fully loaded pie to and from a pizza stone. I particularly like the thinness and strength of the blade. Its easy to clean and can be taken apart for easy storage. What's not to like? It does what it should.

I have been experimenting with pizza making for <hl> a few years <hl>. I've gone through a few Pizza Peels in that time. I've tried the traditional wood, the one offered by Epicurian and this one. The wood one is too thick and although its tapered nicely to retrieve the pies it usually has a problem placing the pie on the Stone. The Epicurian peel was alot better but I still had difficulties transferring the pies to and from the stone. The Mario Batali Peel has no problems at all. Its strong enough to handle a fully loaded pie to and from a pizza stone. I particularly like the thinness and strength of the blade. Its easy to clean and can be taken apart for easy storage. What's not to like? It does what it should.

I have been experimenting with pizza making for <hl> a few years <hl> .


Question: What is the grinder great for?

Pros: 1. This thing does a very good job of producing an even fine grind.2. Its cheap and portable. Great for camping.Cons: 1. It does take about 4 minutes to make 2 shots worth of coffee for my AeroPress.2. If you use it at the office, people will think you're a dork and the noise will annoy them.3. Further evidence that you're a cheap SOB. Don't break this thing out on a first date.This does what it does perfectly, but for making several cups of coffee at a time, consider a good electric burr grinder. You can get one that works fine for about $80. I did, and this thing went in my kitchen camping box.

Answer: producing an even fine grind

Pros: 1. <hl> This thing does a very good job of producing an even fine grind .2. <hl> Its cheap and portable. Great for camping. Cons: 1. It does take about 4 minutes to make 2 shots worth of coffee for my AeroPress.2. If you use it at the office, people will think you're a dork and the noise will annoy them.3. Further evidence that you're a cheap SOB. Don't break this thing out on a first date. This does what it does perfectly, but for making several cups of coffee at a time, consider a good electric burr grinder. You can get one that works fine for about $80. I did, and this thing went in my kitchen camping box.

Pros: 1. This thing does a very good job of <hl> producing an even fine grind <hl>.2. Its cheap and portable. Great for camping.Cons: 1. It does take about 4 minutes to make 2 shots worth of coffee for my AeroPress.2. If you use it at the office, people will think you're a dork and the noise will annoy them.3. Further evidence that you're a cheap SOB. Don't break this thing out on a first date.This does what it does perfectly, but for making several cups of coffee at a time, consider a good electric burr grinder. You can get one that works fine for about $80. I did, and this thing went in my kitchen camping box.

This thing does a very good job of <hl> producing an even fine grind <hl> .2.


Question: What did the price drop to?

I've had my original Panasonic Flash Xpress since 2003. I've been wanting to replace it because it was looking pretty bad due to the heavy use - but it still works great. I was so happy to find out they were finally selling this oven again! The price was kind of steep, so I waited. Finally they dropped it to $99 and I had a $10 coupon. I snapped it up. I can't say enough good things about it. It is great for our needs. I can see that it might be a little small for folks wanting to cook larger items - but it works great for our purposes. Makes wonderful baked potatoes, toast, bagels, waffles, fries, chicken nuggets, hash browns, great for roasting hot dogs or sausages, chicken breast, steak - really anything you want to try. It gets hot fast. No preheating. You will have to experiment with the temperature and time settings because it is not the same as a conventional oven or even a regular toaster oven. One note - the rack does not look like the one in the picture. It does not have the squiggly bars or the cross pieces, but only straight bars and no cross-pieces, just like the old one.

Answer: $99

I've had my original Panasonic Flash Xpress since 2003. I've been wanting to replace it because it was looking pretty bad due to the heavy use - but it still works great. I was so happy to find out they were finally selling this oven again! The price was kind of steep, so I waited. <hl> Finally they dropped it to $99 and I had a $10 coupon. <hl> I snapped it up. I can't say enough good things about it. It is great for our needs. I can see that it might be a little small for folks wanting to cook larger items - but it works great for our purposes. Makes wonderful baked potatoes, toast, bagels, waffles, fries, chicken nuggets, hash browns, great for roasting hot dogs or sausages, chicken breast, steak - really anything you want to try. It gets hot fast. No preheating. You will have to experiment with the temperature and time settings because it is not the same as a conventional oven or even a regular toaster oven. One note - the rack does not look like the one in the picture. It does not have the squiggly bars or the cross pieces, but only straight bars and no cross-pieces, just like the old one.

I've had my original Panasonic Flash Xpress since 2003. I've been wanting to replace it because it was looking pretty bad due to the heavy use - but it still works great. I was so happy to find out they were finally selling this oven again! The price was kind of steep, so I waited. Finally they dropped it to <hl> $99 <hl> and I had a $10 coupon. I snapped it up. I can't say enough good things about it. It is great for our needs. I can see that it might be a little small for folks wanting to cook larger items - but it works great for our purposes. Makes wonderful baked potatoes, toast, bagels, waffles, fries, chicken nuggets, hash browns, great for roasting hot dogs or sausages, chicken breast, steak - really anything you want to try. It gets hot fast. No preheating. You will have to experiment with the temperature and time settings because it is not the same as a conventional oven or even a regular toaster oven. One note - the rack does not look like the one in the picture. It does not have the squiggly bars or the cross pieces, but only straight bars and no cross-pieces, just like the old one.


Question: What material are the coasters made out of?

Yes, they are very cheap, but if you use an over-sized glass very often, as we do, it won't fit in the coaster because of it's high rim. Also, the glue wears off of the cork pretty fast. This set of coasters ended up being pretty useless for us.

Answer: cork

Yes, they are very cheap, but if you use an over-sized glass very often, as we do, it won't fit in the coaster because of it's high rim. <hl> Also, the glue wears off of the cork pretty fast. <hl> This set of coasters ended up being pretty useless for us.

Yes, they are very cheap, but if you use an over-sized glass very often, as we do, it won't fit in the coaster because of it's high rim. Also, the glue wears off of the <hl> cork <hl> pretty fast. This set of coasters ended up being pretty useless for us.


Question: What causes the bowl to stink?

I bought this based on all of the positive reviews that were previously posted. Unfortunately, the bowl fell far below expectations.Anytime that oil is used, the popcorn burns. I've tinkered with the amount of oil 1/2 tbsps all the way to 2 tbsps. I've also tinkered with the type of oil (olive, veggie, coconut). When none of these changes helped the problem, I started changing the time. The popcorn burns at 3 minutes, at 2:45, at 2:30, and even at 2:15 (when the majority of the kernels are still unpopped). I've also tried a couple of different types of corn - but no luck there either.The other problem is smell. Not sure if the plastic is 'off-gassing', but there is a seriously pungent odor that comes from the bowl after being microwaved. If we leave the popcorn in the bowl too long (5 minutes after popping), it will start to take on the smell from the bowl. Because of this, we have been using the Nordic Ware bowl and then immediately transferring the popped kernels to another serving bowl.

Answer: being microwaved

I bought this based on all of the positive reviews that were previously posted. Unfortunately, the bowl fell far below expectations. Anytime that oil is used, the popcorn burns. I've tinkered with the amount of oil 1/2 tbsps all the way to 2 tbsps. I've also tinkered with the type of oil (olive, veggie, coconut). When none of these changes helped the problem, I started changing the time. The popcorn burns at 3 minutes, at 2:45, at 2:30, and even at 2:15 (when the majority of the kernels are still unpopped). I've also tried a couple of different types of corn - but no luck there either. The other problem is smell. <hl> Not sure if the plastic is 'off-gassing', but there is a seriously pungent odor that comes from the bowl after being microwaved . <hl> If we leave the popcorn in the bowl too long (5 minutes after popping), it will start to take on the smell from the bowl. Because of this, we have been using the Nordic Ware bowl and then immediately transferring the popped kernels to another serving bowl.

I bought this based on all of the positive reviews that were previously posted. Unfortunately, the bowl fell far below expectations.Anytime that oil is used, the popcorn burns. I've tinkered with the amount of oil 1/2 tbsps all the way to 2 tbsps. I've also tinkered with the type of oil (olive, veggie, coconut). When none of these changes helped the problem, I started changing the time. The popcorn burns at 3 minutes, at 2:45, at 2:30, and even at 2:15 (when the majority of the kernels are still unpopped). I've also tried a couple of different types of corn - but no luck there either.The other problem is smell. Not sure if the plastic is 'off-gassing', but there is a seriously pungent odor that comes from the bowl after <hl> being microwaved <hl>. If we leave the popcorn in the bowl too long (5 minutes after popping), it will start to take on the smell from the bowl. Because of this, we have been using the Nordic Ware bowl and then immediately transferring the popped kernels to another serving bowl.

Not sure if the plastic is 'off-gassing', but there is a seriously pungent odor that comes from the bowl after <hl> being microwaved <hl> .


Question: What did the user replace?

This replaced my first Cuisinart Smartstick which did rough duty for years before one of the blades broke on some ice (I'm not even sure you're supposed to used it on ice, but I did for years.)I use it VERY regularly. Its primary duty is making breakfast shakes/smoothies/frappachinos for my daughters before school. I love it because I can cook potatoes, carrots, etc and then blend them IN THE POT for various recipes. I have gifted it to others.VERY easy to clean. Most mornings I rinse well under hot water immediately after use and throw in the dish drainer and that's it. Every few days I cycle it through dishwasher on top rack. MUCH easier to clean than my old style hand blender.Con: It REALLY purees things...too creamy sometimes. For example, I don't use it for mashed potatoes anymore because they come out too creamy ... just a weird consistency, But for potato soup it is perfect.

Answer: Cuisinart Smartstick

<hl> This replaced my first Cuisinart Smartstick which did rough duty for years before one of the blades broke on some ice (I'm not even sure you're supposed to used it on ice, but I did for years.)I use it VERY regularly. <hl> Its primary duty is making breakfast shakes/smoothies/frappachinos for my daughters before school. I love it because I can cook potatoes, carrots, etc and then blend them IN THE POT for various recipes. I have gifted it to others. VERY easy to clean. Most mornings I rinse well under hot water immediately after use and throw in the dish drainer and that's it. Every few days I cycle it through dishwasher on top rack. MUCH easier to clean than my old style hand blender. Con: It REALLY purees things...too creamy sometimes. For example, I don't use it for mashed potatoes anymore because they come out too creamy ... just a weird consistency, But for potato soup it is perfect.

This replaced my first <hl> Cuisinart Smartstick <hl> which did rough duty for years before one of the blades broke on some ice (I'm not even sure you're supposed to used it on ice, but I did for years.)I use it VERY regularly. Its primary duty is making breakfast shakes/smoothies/frappachinos for my daughters before school. I love it because I can cook potatoes, carrots, etc and then blend them IN THE POT for various recipes. I have gifted it to others.VERY easy to clean. Most mornings I rinse well under hot water immediately after use and throw in the dish drainer and that's it. Every few days I cycle it through dishwasher on top rack. MUCH easier to clean than my old style hand blender.Con: It REALLY purees things...too creamy sometimes. For example, I don't use it for mashed potatoes anymore because they come out too creamy ... just a weird consistency, But for potato soup it is perfect.


Question: What was the main reason for replacing the vacuum?

We replaced our old Hoover after years of service. Having a large dog takes a toll on vacuums in terms of nasty odors over time. I prefer bag less vacuums so my wife has no excuse not to clean such as out of bags (just kidding). The suction seems pretty good, it is much lighter weight than our old unit. It is not a rainbow or some other miracle vacuum that costs 10 times the price, so keeping that in mind it works well. If you need a $2000 vacuum to clean your floors I would suggest more frequent cleanings, or calling a therapist. I clean mine occasionally out side with compressed air to get all the dog stink out of the filter housings. Be sure to clean all of the filters a few times per year.

Answer: nasty odors

We replaced our old Hoover after years of service. <hl> Having a large dog takes a toll on vacuums in terms of nasty odors over time. <hl> I prefer bag less vacuums so my wife has no excuse not to clean such as out of bags (just kidding). The suction seems pretty good, it is much lighter weight than our old unit. It is not a rainbow or some other miracle vacuum that costs 10 times the price, so keeping that in mind it works well. If you need a $2000 vacuum to clean your floors I would suggest more frequent cleanings, or calling a therapist. I clean mine occasionally out side with compressed air to get all the dog stink out of the filter housings. Be sure to clean all of the filters a few times per year.

We replaced our old Hoover after years of service. Having a large dog takes a toll on vacuums in terms of <hl> nasty odors <hl> over time. I prefer bag less vacuums so my wife has no excuse not to clean such as out of bags (just kidding). The suction seems pretty good, it is much lighter weight than our old unit. It is not a rainbow or some other miracle vacuum that costs 10 times the price, so keeping that in mind it works well. If you need a $2000 vacuum to clean your floors I would suggest more frequent cleanings, or calling a therapist. I clean mine occasionally out side with compressed air to get all the dog stink out of the filter housings. Be sure to clean all of the filters a few times per year.


Question: What did this person buy?

This is a fanatic kit that offers everything you need to make beer besides the ingredients and the bottle caps.The lit offers high quality equipment for a starter kit or a beer veteran looking for an upgrade. You could easily brew two beers at once, 1 in the carboy and the other in the plastic bucket. The siphon in invaluable in the bottling of the beer and drastically reduces the sediment during bottling.Other tips for people just starting out:- I do not like the cleaner agent that comes with the kit. I think 1 cup Clorox per gallon water and then rinsing in tap water works better and does not leave an odd taste.- If you live in a warm climate and use the carboy, you should google how to make an airlock run off before brewing (this is something that happens with carboys and has nothing to do with the kit)

Answer: kit that offers everything you need to make beer

<hl> This is a fanatic kit that offers everything you need to make beer besides the ingredients and the bottle caps. <hl> The lit offers high quality equipment for a starter kit or a beer veteran looking for an upgrade. You could easily brew two beers at once, 1 in the carboy and the other in the plastic bucket. The siphon in invaluable in the bottling of the beer and drastically reduces the sediment during bottling. Other tips for people just starting out:- I do not like the cleaner agent that comes with the kit. I think 1 cup Clorox per gallon water and then rinsing in tap water works better and does not leave an odd taste.- If you live in a warm climate and use the carboy, you should google how to make an airlock run off before brewing (this is something that happens with carboys and has nothing to do with the kit)

This is a fanatic <hl> kit that offers everything you need to make beer <hl> besides the ingredients and the bottle caps.The lit offers high quality equipment for a starter kit or a beer veteran looking for an upgrade. You could easily brew two beers at once, 1 in the carboy and the other in the plastic bucket. The siphon in invaluable in the bottling of the beer and drastically reduces the sediment during bottling.Other tips for people just starting out:- I do not like the cleaner agent that comes with the kit. I think 1 cup Clorox per gallon water and then rinsing in tap water works better and does not leave an odd taste.- If you live in a warm climate and use the carboy, you should google how to make an airlock run off before brewing (this is something that happens with carboys and has nothing to do with the kit)


Question: what safety feature dies the mandolin have?

Answer: locks

<hl> *cleans EASILY*stands up out of the way on the counter behind my coffeemaker (or sits)*sharp as ever (11/07)*holder holds it all together very compactly & is easy storage/quick, even the holder hooks on to the storage container.*does not discolor with tomatoes, etc*mandolin itself locks into the holder so prevents prying little hands from taking out SHARP bladed portion, but is easy for the adult who knows where the lock is in back*templates for different cuts slip in effortlessly*the holder is nearly as slim as the mandolin it carries, with all the templates <hl>

*cleans EASILY*stands up out of the way on the counter behind my coffeemaker (or sits)*sharp as ever (11/07)*holder holds it all together very compactly & is easy storage/quick, even the holder hooks on to the storage container.*does not discolor with tomatoes, etc*mandolin itself <hl> locks <hl> into the holder so prevents prying little hands from taking out SHARP bladed portion, but is easy for the adult who knows where the lock is in back*templates for different cuts slip in effortlessly*the holder is nearly as slim as the mandolin it carries, with all the templates


Question: What is the cost of the dehumidifier?

This is a passive dehumidifier; you will not be pumping gallons of water out of your air every week. I think we get about 1.5L a week, which is enough to keep a good bit dampness out of our 30x30 basement. It puts off a little less noise than a small fan, which makes sense since internally it really is just a small fan. Not silent, but certainly very quiet.This unit has now been in operation 100% of the time for three years and hasn't skipped a beat or whined once.As long as your expectations are appropriate (you're paying $80 as opposed to hundreds for a dehumidifier that does real work [I mean that in a physics sense]), I think you'll be satisfied.

Answer: $80

This is a passive dehumidifier; you will not be pumping gallons of water out of your air every week. I think we get about 1.5L a week, which is enough to keep a good bit dampness out of our 30x30 basement. It puts off a little less noise than a small fan, which makes sense since internally it really is just a small fan. Not silent, but certainly very quiet. This unit has now been in operation 100% of the time for three years and hasn't skipped a beat or whined once. <hl> As long as your expectations are appropriate (you're paying $80 as opposed to hundreds for a dehumidifier that does real work [I mean that in a physics sense]), I think you'll be satisfied. <hl>

This is a passive dehumidifier; you will not be pumping gallons of water out of your air every week. I think we get about 1.5L a week, which is enough to keep a good bit dampness out of our 30x30 basement. It puts off a little less noise than a small fan, which makes sense since internally it really is just a small fan. Not silent, but certainly very quiet.This unit has now been in operation 100% of the time for three years and hasn't skipped a beat or whined once.As long as your expectations are appropriate (you're paying <hl> $80 <hl> as opposed to hundreds for a dehumidifier that does real work [I mean that in a physics sense]), I think you'll be satisfied.


Question: Is it easy to grind pepper?

I got one, and I am glad it was the green (it was the color I was rooting for) My husband became obsessed with black pepper after he met me (I used to coat everything in it) but he uses the crappy pepper that has zero flavor when we go out to eat. So I bought him this (and so I could secretly use it because stale pepper is a pet peeve of mine) Well it's cute, and it works, however it's very difficult to grind the peppercorns and really doesn't put much out. I pretty much have to grind for 5 minutes to get enough to speckle anything. Cute, but I think next time I will spring for the pricier one and hope it works better.

Answer: very difficult to grind the peppercorns

I got one, and I am glad it was the green (it was the color I was rooting for) My husband became obsessed with black pepper after he met me (I used to coat everything in it) but he uses the crappy pepper that has zero flavor when we go out to eat. So I bought him this (and so I could secretly use it because stale pepper is a pet peeve of mine) <hl> Well it's cute, and it works, however it's very difficult to grind the peppercorns and really doesn't put much out. <hl> I pretty much have to grind for 5 minutes to get enough to speckle anything. Cute, but I think next time I will spring for the pricier one and hope it works better.

I got one, and I am glad it was the green (it was the color I was rooting for) My husband became obsessed with black pepper after he met me (I used to coat everything in it) but he uses the crappy pepper that has zero flavor when we go out to eat. So I bought him this (and so I could secretly use it because stale pepper is a pet peeve of mine) Well it's cute, and it works, however it's <hl> very difficult to grind the peppercorns <hl> and really doesn't put much out. I pretty much have to grind for 5 minutes to get enough to speckle anything. Cute, but I think next time I will spring for the pricier one and hope it works better.


Question: Who recently got married?

When a young friend of our family's got married recently, I wanted to give her something that she would use a lot and for a long time so when I learned she needed a set of cookware, I researched and decided on this set. Apparently it was a good decision because she loves it. It's sturdy, attractive, easy to use and to clean and according to her mother who also owns Simply Calphalon, she will be using it forever. There is also a set of utensils that can be bought specifically for this set that works the best on the non-stick surface. It was shipped to me through Amazon Prime with no problem and was securely packed. So far it's a winner and if the bride's happy, then I'm happy!

Answer: young friend of our family

<hl> When a young friend of our family 's got married recently, I wanted to give her something that she would use a lot and for a long time so when I learned she needed a set of cookware, I researched and decided on this set. <hl> Apparently it was a good decision because she loves it. It's sturdy, attractive, easy to use and to clean and according to her mother who also owns Simply Calphalon, she will be using it forever. There is also a set of utensils that can be bought specifically for this set that works the best on the non-stick surface. It was shipped to me through Amazon Prime with no problem and was securely packed. So far it's a winner and if the bride's happy, then I'm happy!

When a <hl> young friend of our family <hl>'s got married recently, I wanted to give her something that she would use a lot and for a long time so when I learned she needed a set of cookware, I researched and decided on this set. Apparently it was a good decision because she loves it. It's sturdy, attractive, easy to use and to clean and according to her mother who also owns Simply Calphalon, she will be using it forever. There is also a set of utensils that can be bought specifically for this set that works the best on the non-stick surface. It was shipped to me through Amazon Prime with no problem and was securely packed. So far it's a winner and if the bride's happy, then I'm happy!

When a <hl> young friend of our family <hl> 's got married recently, I wanted to give her something that she would use a lot and for a long time so when I learned she needed a set of cookware, I researched and decided on this set.


Question: what was the purchase price?

This is a thermos... not a mug, so if anyone out there is thinking this is easy to drink from, it isn't. Keep that in mind before purchasing since you may want to drink from it on the go. Also, there are a few pieces to the top of the thermos that I can't seem to figure out why they are there - lol. The instruction pamphlet that it came with is in Japanese only so that's no help. When was the last time you looked at any instruction manual and did not see multiple languages represented (especially English)?The thermos does keep my beverage hot for many hours, but a lot of other products do that (like Starbucks' mugs which are designed better and are usually the same price - note to self for next time!). The one saving grace about this thermos? It's very pretty. I purchased the rose colored one which has a soft, iridescent, pearly rose tint to it and I've gotten several compliments on it, but I don't think the presentation alone is worth $26.99. Next time I'll invest in a new Starbucks insulated travel mug which is user friendly and does the same thing that this product does.

Answer: $26.99

This is a thermos... not a mug, so if anyone out there is thinking this is easy to drink from, it isn't. Keep that in mind before purchasing since you may want to drink from it on the go. Also, there are a few pieces to the top of the thermos that I can't seem to figure out why they are there - lol. The instruction pamphlet that it came with is in Japanese only so that's no help. When was the last time you looked at any instruction manual and did not see multiple languages represented (especially English)?The thermos does keep my beverage hot for many hours, but a lot of other products do that (like Starbucks' mugs which are designed better and are usually the same price - note to self for next time!). The one saving grace about this thermos? It's very pretty. <hl> I purchased the rose colored one which has a soft, iridescent, pearly rose tint to it and I've gotten several compliments on it, but I don't think the presentation alone is worth $26.99 . <hl> Next time I'll invest in a new Starbucks insulated travel mug which is user friendly and does the same thing that this product does.

This is a thermos... not a mug, so if anyone out there is thinking this is easy to drink from, it isn't. Keep that in mind before purchasing since you may want to drink from it on the go. Also, there are a few pieces to the top of the thermos that I can't seem to figure out why they are there - lol. The instruction pamphlet that it came with is in Japanese only so that's no help. When was the last time you looked at any instruction manual and did not see multiple languages represented (especially English)?The thermos does keep my beverage hot for many hours, but a lot of other products do that (like Starbucks' mugs which are designed better and are usually the same price - note to self for next time!). The one saving grace about this thermos? It's very pretty. I purchased the rose colored one which has a soft, iridescent, pearly rose tint to it and I've gotten several compliments on it, but I don't think the presentation alone is worth <hl> $26.99 <hl>. Next time I'll invest in a new Starbucks insulated travel mug which is user friendly and does the same thing that this product does.

I purchased the rose colored one which has a soft, iridescent, pearly rose tint to it and I've gotten several compliments on it, but I don't think the presentation alone is worth <hl> $26.99 <hl> .


Question: What size is the pan?

I own this pan in the 8" and just love it. I was looking for a good quality egg pan and this is it! I use it everyday. All the teflon on my other pans eventually peeled up and I was afraid we were eating the product! I tried other types of pan, but my eggs always stuck. I went down to the outlet and found this pan. Yes, it was pricey but if I never have to buy another egg pan...I'm happy.The very first time I used it for my eggs, they did seem to stick a bit and I started to get discouraged...don't. The pan will season itself with each cooking. By just the third time of egg cooking... no sticking what so ever! The pan has a nice beefy weight feel to it without being heavy and looks beautiful. I could not be without this pan anymore. Le Creuset continues to make high quality products and you will not be disappointed with their non stick pans.Update: I did purchase the 12" too. Needed more room for cooking eggs for more than one person. Just as perfect as the 8" no sticking what so ever even with the first use on this pan. Definitely my favorite pans. You will not be disappointed if your looking for a superior non stick.

Answer: 8"

<hl> I own this pan in the 8" and just love it. <hl> I was looking for a good quality egg pan and this is it! I use it everyday. All the teflon on my other pans eventually peeled up and I was afraid we were eating the product! I tried other types of pan, but my eggs always stuck. I went down to the outlet and found this pan. Yes, it was pricey but if I never have to buy another egg pan...I'm happy. The very first time I used it for my eggs, they did seem to stick a bit and I started to get discouraged...don't. The pan will season itself with each cooking. By just the third time of egg cooking... no sticking what so ever! The pan has a nice beefy weight feel to it without being heavy and looks beautiful. I could not be without this pan anymore. Le Creuset continues to make high quality products and you will not be disappointed with their non stick pans. Update: I did purchase the 12" too. Needed more room for cooking eggs for more than one person. Just as perfect as the 8" no sticking what so ever even with the first use on this pan. Definitely my favorite pans. You will not be disappointed if your looking for a superior non stick.

I own this pan in the <hl> 8" <hl> and just love it. I was looking for a good quality egg pan and this is it! I use it everyday. All the teflon on my other pans eventually peeled up and I was afraid we were eating the product! I tried other types of pan, but my eggs always stuck. I went down to the outlet and found this pan. Yes, it was pricey but if I never have to buy another egg pan...I'm happy.The very first time I used it for my eggs, they did seem to stick a bit and I started to get discouraged...don't. The pan will season itself with each cooking. By just the third time of egg cooking... no sticking what so ever! The pan has a nice beefy weight feel to it without being heavy and looks beautiful. I could not be without this pan anymore. Le Creuset continues to make high quality products and you will not be disappointed with their non stick pans.Update: I did purchase the 12" too. Needed more room for cooking eggs for more than one person. Just as perfect as the 8" no sticking what so ever even with the first use on this pan. Definitely my favorite pans. You will not be disappointed if your looking for a superior non stick.


Question: What is expensive?

This is the best vacuum I've ever owned (and I've owned many).I have had it for over 5 months now and it is as good as the day I bought it. It is expensive, but from what I've heard from others who own it, it will last for years to come. Not an eyesore either. I keep it out most of the time, because it isn't an ugly looking machine, and it's handy to use whenever I need to. We had a rug that we were going to throw out because it was so old looking and our pets (2 cats and a dog) had shed on it for years. Needless to say, we ran the Dyson over it and we no longer wish to throw it away. It could do with a shampoo, but all the hair and dirt has been taken out after just using Dyson once on it. I used to vacuum this thing repeatedly with my other vacuums and it never felt clean. If you have the money to invest, do it!

Answer: vacuum

<hl> This is the best vacuum I've ever owned (and I've owned many).I have had it for over 5 months now and it is as good as the day I bought it. <hl> It is expensive, but from what I've heard from others who own it, it will last for years to come. Not an eyesore either. I keep it out most of the time, because it isn't an ugly looking machine, and it's handy to use whenever I need to. We had a rug that we were going to throw out because it was so old looking and our pets (2 cats and a dog) had shed on it for years. Needless to say, we ran the Dyson over it and we no longer wish to throw it away. It could do with a shampoo, but all the hair and dirt has been taken out after just using Dyson once on it. I used to vacuum this thing repeatedly with my other vacuums and it never felt clean. If you have the money to invest, do it!

This is the best <hl> vacuum <hl> I've ever owned (and I've owned many).I have had it for over 5 months now and it is as good as the day I bought it. It is expensive, but from what I've heard from others who own it, it will last for years to come. Not an eyesore either. I keep it out most of the time, because it isn't an ugly looking machine, and it's handy to use whenever I need to. We had a rug that we were going to throw out because it was so old looking and our pets (2 cats and a dog) had shed on it for years. Needless to say, we ran the Dyson over it and we no longer wish to throw it away. It could do with a shampoo, but all the hair and dirt has been taken out after just using Dyson once on it. I used to vacuum this thing repeatedly with my other vacuums and it never felt clean. If you have the money to invest, do it!


Question: what is it made from?

This silicon muffin pan actual works well...and I was a little surprised about that.When you take it out of the package --its feels very soft and flimsy in you hand.....I used it without muffin paper cups...and it worked great.When picking it up from the top and bottom ( smaller length sides) it did not bend or twist or spill--though filled with the batter...I then placed it in the oven very easily...and again no trouble at all...going in nor coming out.Coming out of the oven was the same no trouble at all....and the muffins popped right out. Only one stuck a teeny bit.......and that could of been caused by the blueberries.I was impressed.I also cooked some muffins in a another smaller count metal pan...and frankly--I believe the results were equal...but the silicone may have a edge being really easier to handle and remove muffins when not using paper cups.I would consider purchasing a this silicone muffin pan whenever I need to obtain new ones.

Answer: silicone

This silicon muffin pan actual works well...and I was a little surprised about that. When you take it out of the package --its feels very soft and flimsy in you hand..... I used it without muffin paper cups...and it worked great. When picking it up from the top and bottom ( smaller length sides) it did not bend or twist or spill--though filled with the batter... I then placed it in the oven very easily...and again no trouble at all...going in nor coming out. Coming out of the oven was the same no trouble at all....and the muffins popped right out. Only one stuck a teeny bit.......and that could of been caused by the blueberries. I was impressed. <hl> I also cooked some muffins in a another smaller count metal pan...and frankly--I believe the results were equal...but the silicone may have a edge being really easier to handle and remove muffins when not using paper cups. <hl> I would consider purchasing a this silicone muffin pan whenever I need to obtain new ones.

This silicon muffin pan actual works well...and I was a little surprised about that.When you take it out of the package --its feels very soft and flimsy in you hand.....I used it without muffin paper cups...and it worked great.When picking it up from the top and bottom ( smaller length sides) it did not bend or twist or spill--though filled with the batter...I then placed it in the oven very easily...and again no trouble at all...going in nor coming out.Coming out of the oven was the same no trouble at all....and the muffins popped right out. Only one stuck a teeny bit.......and that could of been caused by the blueberries.I was impressed.I also cooked some muffins in a another smaller count metal pan...and frankly--I believe the results were equal...but the <hl> silicone <hl> may have a edge being really easier to handle and remove muffins when not using paper cups.I would consider purchasing a this silicone muffin pan whenever I need to obtain new ones.


Question: What is best avoided to ensure that the glasses will not break?

I've been using Riedel vinum glasses for a number of years now, and wouldn't consider any other brand.Personally, I find it hard to believe that anyone can tell the difference between wine served in a Riedel glass compared to a plastic cup. However, I think a beautiful, well made glass adds to the experience of enjoying a fine wine. These glasses will make it clear to your guests that you're pouring the good stuff!I purchased this set of two glasses to replace two that I broke. I've since learned the trick to not breaking them is to avoid twisting the stem/base while drying the glass. The joint between the stem and the glass is the weakest part, and twisting will put too much torque on this point.

Answer: twisting the stem/base

I've been using Riedel vinum glasses for a number of years now, and wouldn't consider any other brand. Personally, I find it hard to believe that anyone can tell the difference between wine served in a Riedel glass compared to a plastic cup. However, I think a beautiful, well made glass adds to the experience of enjoying a fine wine. These glasses will make it clear to your guests that you're pouring the good stuff!I purchased this set of two glasses to replace two that I broke. <hl> I've since learned the trick to not breaking them is to avoid twisting the stem/base while drying the glass. <hl> The joint between the stem and the glass is the weakest part, and twisting will put too much torque on this point.

I've been using Riedel vinum glasses for a number of years now, and wouldn't consider any other brand.Personally, I find it hard to believe that anyone can tell the difference between wine served in a Riedel glass compared to a plastic cup. However, I think a beautiful, well made glass adds to the experience of enjoying a fine wine. These glasses will make it clear to your guests that you're pouring the good stuff!I purchased this set of two glasses to replace two that I broke. I've since learned the trick to not breaking them is to avoid <hl> twisting the stem/base <hl> while drying the glass. The joint between the stem and the glass is the weakest part, and twisting will put too much torque on this point.


Question: Which kind of quality is the waffle maker?

I recently purchased this waffle maker after using a cheaper one made by a different company. I was very satisfied to find that the waffles turned out light and fluffy; the baking of the waffle was very even and the time short (only 3:30 min for two). I realize this waffle maker is a little pricey but well worth it after you've had no success with cheaper alternatives. This is a commercial quality product that is very sturdy and well manufactured. It is easy to use and makes exceptional waffles when paired with the Golden Malted Pancake & Waffle FlourGolden Malted Pancake & Waffle Flour, Original, 33-Ounce Cans (Pack of 3).

Answer: commercial quality

I recently purchased this waffle maker after using a cheaper one made by a different company. I was very satisfied to find that the waffles turned out light and fluffy; the baking of the waffle was very even and the time short (only 3:30 min for two). I realize this waffle maker is a little pricey but well worth it after you've had no success with cheaper alternatives. <hl> This is a commercial quality product that is very sturdy and well manufactured. <hl> It is easy to use and makes exceptional waffles when paired with the Golden Malted Pancake & Waffle FlourGolden Malted Pancake & Waffle Flour, Original, 33-Ounce Cans (Pack of 3).

I recently purchased this waffle maker after using a cheaper one made by a different company. I was very satisfied to find that the waffles turned out light and fluffy; the baking of the waffle was very even and the time short (only 3:30 min for two). I realize this waffle maker is a little pricey but well worth it after you've had no success with cheaper alternatives. This is a <hl> commercial quality <hl> product that is very sturdy and well manufactured. It is easy to use and makes exceptional waffles when paired with the Golden Malted Pancake & Waffle FlourGolden Malted Pancake & Waffle Flour, Original, 33-Ounce Cans (Pack of 3).


Question: Up to how many ounces can the Vue brew at once?

I was so excited to upgrade from the KCup system to the Vue, but that's where it ends. I knew going into it that my coffee choices would be limited and more expensive, but was not prepared for my 14 ounce travel cup to not even come close to fitting under the dispenser. It worked fine in my KCup Platinum. I'm shocked being as this brewer offers up to an 18 ounce travel mug brew selection. It is much shorter than the previous KCup area, even with the drip pan totally removed. So now I have to brew into a separate cup and pour into mine, more trouble and more to wash. Kuerig, you really dropped the ball on this one. Also, you can't have a default setting for brewing with one touch, you must pick size, etc. every time. Very let down.

Answer: 18 ounce

I was so excited to upgrade from the KCup system to the Vue, but that's where it ends. I knew going into it that my coffee choices would be limited and more expensive, but was not prepared for my 14 ounce travel cup to not even come close to fitting under the dispenser. It worked fine in my KCup Platinum. <hl> I'm shocked being as this brewer offers up to an 18 ounce travel mug brew selection. <hl> It is much shorter than the previous KCup area, even with the drip pan totally removed. So now I have to brew into a separate cup and pour into mine, more trouble and more to wash. Kuerig, you really dropped the ball on this one. Also, you can't have a default setting for brewing with one touch, you must pick size, etc. every time. Very let down.

I was so excited to upgrade from the KCup system to the Vue, but that's where it ends. I knew going into it that my coffee choices would be limited and more expensive, but was not prepared for my 14 ounce travel cup to not even come close to fitting under the dispenser. It worked fine in my KCup Platinum. I'm shocked being as this brewer offers up to an <hl> 18 ounce <hl> travel mug brew selection. It is much shorter than the previous KCup area, even with the drip pan totally removed. So now I have to brew into a separate cup and pour into mine, more trouble and more to wash. Kuerig, you really dropped the ball on this one. Also, you can't have a default setting for brewing with one touch, you must pick size, etc. every time. Very let down.


Question: How quickly do the herbs thaw when ground?

I read all the reviews before I purchased this but decided to try it anyway since I was throwing out herbs that would not last more than a day or so. I expected it to be difficult to assemble and disassemble. I understood that once herbs were placed in it, it needed to be frozen before use. So, I thought I really had realistic expectations. When it arrived, I was pleased that assembly and dis-assembly was much easier than I expected. I read and followed directions and it was really pretty easy. I had just purchased fresh basil a day earlier so I placed it in the grinder and placed grinder in the freezer. The directions only have one small note about it working once herbs are frozen in it. However, the box it comes in clearly indicates it as a frozen herb grinder. I used the basil again a few days later...just ground what I needed from the mill and popped it back in the freezer for the next time. It was fast, easy and perfect. The herbs thaw almost instantly once ground and exposed to air or heat of food. They looked fresh, tasted fresh and smelled fresh. This was total perfection for me. I love this mill and have just ordered 2 more. Total thumbs up for me.

Answer: almost instantly

I read all the reviews before I purchased this but decided to try it anyway since I was throwing out herbs that would not last more than a day or so. I expected it to be difficult to assemble and disassemble. I understood that once herbs were placed in it, it needed to be frozen before use. So, I thought I really had realistic expectations. When it arrived, I was pleased that assembly and dis-assembly was much easier than I expected. I read and followed directions and it was really pretty easy. I had just purchased fresh basil a day earlier so I placed it in the grinder and placed grinder in the freezer. The directions only have one small note about it working once herbs are frozen in it. However, the box it comes in clearly indicates it as a frozen herb grinder. I used the basil again a few days later...just ground what I needed from the mill and popped it back in the freezer for the next time. It was fast, easy and perfect. <hl> The herbs thaw almost instantly once ground and exposed to air or heat of food. <hl> They looked fresh, tasted fresh and smelled fresh. This was total perfection for me. I love this mill and have just ordered 2 more. Total thumbs up for me.

I read all the reviews before I purchased this but decided to try it anyway since I was throwing out herbs that would not last more than a day or so. I expected it to be difficult to assemble and disassemble. I understood that once herbs were placed in it, it needed to be frozen before use. So, I thought I really had realistic expectations. When it arrived, I was pleased that assembly and dis-assembly was much easier than I expected. I read and followed directions and it was really pretty easy. I had just purchased fresh basil a day earlier so I placed it in the grinder and placed grinder in the freezer. The directions only have one small note about it working once herbs are frozen in it. However, the box it comes in clearly indicates it as a frozen herb grinder. I used the basil again a few days later...just ground what I needed from the mill and popped it back in the freezer for the next time. It was fast, easy and perfect. The herbs thaw <hl> almost instantly <hl> once ground and exposed to air or heat of food. They looked fresh, tasted fresh and smelled fresh. This was total perfection for me. I love this mill and have just ordered 2 more. Total thumbs up for me.


Question: What color do similar products turn?

I have a larger model of Eva-dry that I have loved. It absorbs water fast (almost too fast; I think it has quickly taken to holding less water per charge). These smaller ones seem to take forever to turn pink even with a fair amount of humidity. I'm not sure if this is good or bad, exactly. At least they are not holding less water per charge like my older, larger models seem to be doing after only a couple of years. However, one genuine complaint is that one of these slipped out of my hand less than five feet onto a relatively soft flooring (wood) and burst open. After 15 minutes of vacuumng, I'll still be cleaning the little balls up for days. It seems to me these units should be less fragile than THAT.

Answer: pink

I have a larger model of Eva-dry that I have loved. It absorbs water fast (almost too fast; I think it has quickly taken to holding less water per charge). <hl> These smaller ones seem to take forever to turn pink even with a fair amount of humidity. <hl> I'm not sure if this is good or bad, exactly. At least they are not holding less water per charge like my older, larger models seem to be doing after only a couple of years. However, one genuine complaint is that one of these slipped out of my hand less than five feet onto a relatively soft flooring (wood) and burst open. After 15 minutes of vacuumng, I'll still be cleaning the little balls up for days. It seems to me these units should be less fragile than THAT.

I have a larger model of Eva-dry that I have loved. It absorbs water fast (almost too fast; I think it has quickly taken to holding less water per charge). These smaller ones seem to take forever to turn <hl> pink <hl> even with a fair amount of humidity. I'm not sure if this is good or bad, exactly. At least they are not holding less water per charge like my older, larger models seem to be doing after only a couple of years. However, one genuine complaint is that one of these slipped out of my hand less than five feet onto a relatively soft flooring (wood) and burst open. After 15 minutes of vacuumng, I'll still be cleaning the little balls up for days. It seems to me these units should be less fragile than THAT.


Question: What has to be done every time with the filter?

i can't say how this particular filter measures up, since it's my only permanent filter. these are a bit more work (you must rinse them every time, rather than just toss in the trash) but i think using paper filters is so wasteful of resources. also, the cost of paper filters can add up, and since this is a one-time investment it's bound to save $$.for my coffee maker, it's a bit large (but i dont have a cuisinart, i have a weird brand, so this may not be common), and this means that the lid is propped up slightly, which menas that the coffee is not as hot as it usually is when it's done. but, not a big deal.

Answer: you must rinse them every time

i can't say how this particular filter measures up, since it's my only permanent filter. <hl> these are a bit more work ( you must rinse them every time , rather than just toss in the trash) <hl> but i think using paper filters is so wasteful of resources. also, the cost of paper filters can add up, and since this is a one-time investment it's bound to save $$.for my coffee maker, it's a bit large (but i dont have a cuisinart, i have a weird brand, so this may not be common), and this means that the lid is propped up slightly, which menas that the coffee is not as hot as it usually is when it's done. but, not a big deal.

i can't say how this particular filter measures up, since it's my only permanent filter. these are a bit more work (<hl> you must rinse them every time <hl>, rather than just toss in the trash) but i think using paper filters is so wasteful of resources. also, the cost of paper filters can add up, and since this is a one-time investment it's bound to save $$.for my coffee maker, it's a bit large (but i dont have a cuisinart, i have a weird brand, so this may not be common), and this means that the lid is propped up slightly, which menas that the coffee is not as hot as it usually is when it's done. but, not a big deal.

these are a bit more work ( <hl> you must rinse them every time <hl> , rather than just toss in the trash)


Question: Where is this bowl from?

I have a beautiful punch bowl from Crate and Barrell. I offered to make a punch for a community event then afterwards thought, this was not the place for a glass punch bowl when the ratio of adults to children is 1 to 5. (I hope that does not come off as being snooty.) This punch bowl has a great capacity and a wide opening. We took two bottles of Sprite and lemon lime sherbert and made a St. Patrick's day punch. Bonus in that neither the Sprite or the sherbert were made in a nut environment and they both qualified as gluten free. Now the C&B bowl will stay home and when I need to hit the next school or community event, the PPB (a.k.a. plastic punch bowl) will be toted along. I think the kids drank more because they thought it was a novelty filling their cups with the ladel (sold separately).

Answer: Crate and Barrell

<hl> I have a beautiful punch bowl from Crate and Barrell . <hl> I offered to make a punch for a community event then afterwards thought, this was not the place for a glass punch bowl when the ratio of adults to children is 1 to 5. (I hope that does not come off as being snooty.) This punch bowl has a great capacity and a wide opening. We took two bottles of Sprite and lemon lime sherbert and made a St. Patrick's day punch. Bonus in that neither the Sprite or the sherbert were made in a nut environment and they both qualified as gluten free. Now the C&B bowl will stay home and when I need to hit the next school or community event, the PPB (a.k.a. plastic punch bowl) will be toted along. I think the kids drank more because they thought it was a novelty filling their cups with the ladel (sold separately).

I have a beautiful punch bowl from <hl> Crate and Barrell <hl>. I offered to make a punch for a community event then afterwards thought, this was not the place for a glass punch bowl when the ratio of adults to children is 1 to 5. (I hope that does not come off as being snooty.) This punch bowl has a great capacity and a wide opening. We took two bottles of Sprite and lemon lime sherbert and made a St. Patrick's day punch. Bonus in that neither the Sprite or the sherbert were made in a nut environment and they both qualified as gluten free. Now the C&B bowl will stay home and when I need to hit the next school or community event, the PPB (a.k.a. plastic punch bowl) will be toted along. I think the kids drank more because they thought it was a novelty filling their cups with the ladel (sold separately).

I have a beautiful punch bowl from <hl> Crate and Barrell <hl> .


Question: What do they make?

I bought these to assist with the stray pins that seem to jump out of the pin cushion onto the floor. My favorite use is as a assistant to medical magnets. If you are sensitive to magnetic therapy (not everyone is) it doesn't cost much to try them. I make lumbar pillows for those with back problems that do have positive responses to magnets. If it works for you great if not take some more Motrin and paste more pictures of the kids on the fridge. I like to use them as drawer liners in my desk to attract the paper clips and loose staples forever in the bottom of that drawer. I keep a strip in the medicine cabinet to hold the used razor blade I use to scrape paint and clean my glass top range when my cooking isn't quite up to par It is worth the trouble for me not to have to worry about little hands coming across them. Would enjoy hearing uses others have come up with for these. Buy a couple and let us all know. It is a hassle writing these but, I always check them before I buy anything and appreciate others that take that time

Answer: lumbar pillows

I bought these to assist with the stray pins that seem to jump out of the pin cushion onto the floor. My favorite use is as a assistant to medical magnets. If you are sensitive to magnetic therapy (not everyone is) it doesn't cost much to try them. <hl> I make lumbar pillows for those with back problems that do have positive responses to magnets. <hl> If it works for you great if not take some more Motrin and paste more pictures of the kids on the fridge. I like to use them as drawer liners in my desk to attract the paper clips and loose staples forever in the bottom of that drawer. I keep a strip in the medicine cabinet to hold the used razor blade I use to scrape paint and clean my glass top range when my cooking isn't quite up to par It is worth the trouble for me not to have to worry about little hands coming across them. Would enjoy hearing uses others have come up with for these. Buy a couple and let us all know. It is a hassle writing these but, I always check them before I buy anything and appreciate others that take that time

I bought these to assist with the stray pins that seem to jump out of the pin cushion onto the floor. My favorite use is as a assistant to medical magnets. If you are sensitive to magnetic therapy (not everyone is) it doesn't cost much to try them. I make <hl> lumbar pillows <hl> for those with back problems that do have positive responses to magnets. If it works for you great if not take some more Motrin and paste more pictures of the kids on the fridge. I like to use them as drawer liners in my desk to attract the paper clips and loose staples forever in the bottom of that drawer. I keep a strip in the medicine cabinet to hold the used razor blade I use to scrape paint and clean my glass top range when my cooking isn't quite up to par It is worth the trouble for me not to have to worry about little hands coming across them. Would enjoy hearing uses others have come up with for these. Buy a couple and let us all know. It is a hassle writing these but, I always check them before I buy anything and appreciate others that take that time


Question: What was the condition of the product upon arrival?

I received my desk recently and am pretty pleased with it so far. The real reason I am mainly reviewing this item is because I had read reviews prior to purchasing it where seemingly a lot of customers received the desk in a somewhat damaged condition...I am happy to report that I received the desk in perfect new condition, with no dings or scratches. I am very mechanically challenged and even I could assemble this desk in just under 30 minutes, super easily...Amazon is a very prompt shipper and this desk probably took a day longer than what I had expected, but that was no big deal and it is just as likely that this desk did not really take long.....is just that most Amazon orders ship really really fast.I would totally recommend this desk to a friend who wanted an inexpensive, very attractive desk without all the bells and whistles that tend to take up more space...A very nice buy overall

Answer: new condition, with no dings or scratches

I received my desk recently and am pretty pleased with it so far. The real reason I am mainly reviewing this item is because I had read reviews prior to purchasing it where seemingly a lot of customers received the desk in a somewhat damaged condition... <hl> I am happy to report that I received the desk in perfect new condition, with no dings or scratches . <hl> I am very mechanically challenged and even I could assemble this desk in just under 30 minutes, super easily... Amazon is a very prompt shipper and this desk probably took a day longer than what I had expected, but that was no big deal and it is just as likely that this desk did not really take long.....is just that most Amazon orders ship really really fast. I would totally recommend this desk to a friend who wanted an inexpensive, very attractive desk without all the bells and whistles that tend to take up more space... A very nice buy overall

I received my desk recently and am pretty pleased with it so far. The real reason I am mainly reviewing this item is because I had read reviews prior to purchasing it where seemingly a lot of customers received the desk in a somewhat damaged condition...I am happy to report that I received the desk in perfect <hl> new condition, with no dings or scratches <hl>. I am very mechanically challenged and even I could assemble this desk in just under 30 minutes, super easily...Amazon is a very prompt shipper and this desk probably took a day longer than what I had expected, but that was no big deal and it is just as likely that this desk did not really take long.....is just that most Amazon orders ship really really fast.I would totally recommend this desk to a friend who wanted an inexpensive, very attractive desk without all the bells and whistles that tend to take up more space...A very nice buy overall

I am happy to report that I received the desk in perfect <hl> new condition, with no dings or scratches <hl> .


Question: what did they already own?

I already own a Wusthof Silverpoint II 6" cooks knife so I got this higher end Grand Prix II to compare with it. The main difference is that this knife is forged with a bolster and the other is stamped with a thinner blade. They do share the handle though and its lightly textured and comfortable and they are equally sharp and arrived in the same type packaging. The cutting edge is slightly shorter on the G/P due to the bolster which also may make sharpening more difficult than with the Silverpoint II. This is great smaller prep knife and I highly recommend it but if you're on a budget look at the Silverpoint II as it performs equally as well for about half the price due to being stamped and less expensive to manufacture. Either way you can't go wrong with Wusthof.

Answer: Wusthof Silverpoint II

<hl> I already own a Wusthof Silverpoint II 6" cooks knife <hl> so I got this higher end Grand Prix II to compare with it. The main difference is that this knife is forged with a bolster and the other is stamped with a thinner blade. They do share the handle though and its lightly textured and comfortable and they are equally sharp and arrived in the same type packaging. The cutting edge is slightly shorter on the G/P due to the bolster which also may make sharpening more difficult than with the Silverpoint II. This is great smaller prep knife and I highly recommend it but if you're on a budget look at the Silverpoint II as it performs equally as well for about half the price due to being stamped and less expensive to manufacture. Either way you can't go wrong with Wusthof.

I already own a <hl> Wusthof Silverpoint II <hl> 6" cooks knife so I got this higher end Grand Prix II to compare with it. The main difference is that this knife is forged with a bolster and the other is stamped with a thinner blade. They do share the handle though and its lightly textured and comfortable and they are equally sharp and arrived in the same type packaging. The cutting edge is slightly shorter on the G/P due to the bolster which also may make sharpening more difficult than with the Silverpoint II. This is great smaller prep knife and I highly recommend it but if you're on a budget look at the Silverpoint II as it performs equally as well for about half the price due to being stamped and less expensive to manufacture. Either way you can't go wrong with Wusthof.


Question: What is the product made of?

I purchased 4 of these to align side by side and two on top. I have a wall at the front door area that fit these dimensions perfectly, giving it a built in look. I had my oldest son bring the packages into the living room, and I put on Netflix to binge watch a new show while I worked. I think I ended up watching 3 episodes of an hour long show while putting the four together. Note I didn't work continuous as I might had the show not been on, particularly during climatic moments. The first one took the longest as it took me a moment to realize what the easiest method was to attack it. Simply hold one of the side pieces in your lap parallel to the floor. Align a shelf piece perpendicular to the floor to line up, and screw in the bolts. That is the hardest part. The directions were pretty clear, I mean it's not complicated. The best direction feature actually was the first page where they have you id the items. Now, I absolutely must comment on the absolutely beautiful manner of packaging. You really have to give pause to the brilliance and sensitivity to the person who came up with the packaging. It's almost a little like Christmas the way each part is wrapped so beautifully in a very caring way, with paper. The way the straps which held the shelving together were underlaid with a strip of corrugated cardboard to protect the shelves... I don't know, maybe I'm a bit obsessed with design, but it truly was well done.I also purchased 3 sets of the basket set to go in the 4 shelves. Works perfect for separating out everyone's shoes, winter hats, and left room to store the boys' backpacks and even set up a framed picture and a beloved knickknack.The long story short, very nice shelves, nice finish on them, sturdy, well made, solid wood (ya baby) and works perfectly for my needs.Why can't I add a picture? It would truly sell this item to others who are dying to take an area from unorganized doom to refreshingly organized heaven!

Answer: solid wood

I purchased 4 of these to align side by side and two on top. I have a wall at the front door area that fit these dimensions perfectly, giving it a built in look. I had my oldest son bring the packages into the living room, and I put on Netflix to binge watch a new show while I worked. I think I ended up watching 3 episodes of an hour long show while putting the four together. Note I didn't work continuous as I might had the show not been on, particularly during climatic moments. The first one took the longest as it took me a moment to realize what the easiest method was to attack it. Simply hold one of the side pieces in your lap parallel to the floor. Align a shelf piece perpendicular to the floor to line up, and screw in the bolts. That is the hardest part. The directions were pretty clear, I mean it's not complicated. The best direction feature actually was the first page where they have you id the items. Now, I absolutely must comment on the absolutely beautiful manner of packaging. You really have to give pause to the brilliance and sensitivity to the person who came up with the packaging. It's almost a little like Christmas the way each part is wrapped so beautifully in a very caring way, with paper. The way the straps which held the shelving together were underlaid with a strip of corrugated cardboard to protect the shelves... I don't know, maybe I'm a bit obsessed with design, but it truly was well done. I also purchased 3 sets of the basket set to go in the 4 shelves. Works perfect for separating out everyone's shoes, winter hats, and left room to store the boys' backpacks and even set up a framed picture and a beloved knickknack. <hl> The long story short, very nice shelves, nice finish on them, sturdy, well made, solid wood (ya baby) and works perfectly for my needs. <hl> Why can't I add a picture? It would truly sell this item to others who are dying to take an area from unorganized doom to refreshingly organized heaven!

I purchased 4 of these to align side by side and two on top. I have a wall at the front door area that fit these dimensions perfectly, giving it a built in look. I had my oldest son bring the packages into the living room, and I put on Netflix to binge watch a new show while I worked. I think I ended up watching 3 episodes of an hour long show while putting the four together. Note I didn't work continuous as I might had the show not been on, particularly during climatic moments. The first one took the longest as it took me a moment to realize what the easiest method was to attack it. Simply hold one of the side pieces in your lap parallel to the floor. Align a shelf piece perpendicular to the floor to line up, and screw in the bolts. That is the hardest part. The directions were pretty clear, I mean it's not complicated. The best direction feature actually was the first page where they have you id the items. Now, I absolutely must comment on the absolutely beautiful manner of packaging. You really have to give pause to the brilliance and sensitivity to the person who came up with the packaging. It's almost a little like Christmas the way each part is wrapped so beautifully in a very caring way, with paper. The way the straps which held the shelving together were underlaid with a strip of corrugated cardboard to protect the shelves... I don't know, maybe I'm a bit obsessed with design, but it truly was well done.I also purchased 3 sets of the basket set to go in the 4 shelves. Works perfect for separating out everyone's shoes, winter hats, and left room to store the boys' backpacks and even set up a framed picture and a beloved knickknack.The long story short, very nice shelves, nice finish on them, sturdy, well made, <hl> solid wood <hl> (ya baby) and works perfectly for my needs.Why can't I add a picture? It would truly sell this item to others who are dying to take an area from unorganized doom to refreshingly organized heaven!


Question: The design of the handle causes injury to what part of the body?

Only "complaint" is that the design makes it harder to hold onto. Since the handle is round and has no flattened areas, it tends to torque in your hands in certain cases. The design tries to make up for this by the slight curvatures in the handle, but it doesn't quite address the torquing issue.

Answer: hands

Only "complaint" is that the design makes it harder to hold onto. <hl> Since the handle is round and has no flattened areas, it tends to torque in your hands in certain cases. <hl> The design tries to make up for this by the slight curvatures in the handle, but it doesn't quite address the torquing issue.

Only "complaint" is that the design makes it harder to hold onto. Since the handle is round and has no flattened areas, it tends to torque in your <hl> hands <hl> in certain cases. The design tries to make up for this by the slight curvatures in the handle, but it doesn't quite address the torquing issue.


Question: Why did I got this item?

I got this so as not to wake others when grinding coffee in the morning, but it makes only slightly less noise than my Starbucks machine which does a better job. The Norpro makes you take the handle off to adjust the fineness of the grind, which is kind of inconvenient, and the grounds don't come out as even as my other machine. But it looks great on the counter, and the removable drawer that holds the grounds is a cool feature once you get used to how many beans to put in before it fills up (since it's not see-through). Guests always have fun using it.

Answer: not to wake others when grinding coffee in the morning

<hl> I got this so as not to wake others when grinding coffee in the morning , but it makes only slightly less noise than my Starbucks machine which does a better job. <hl> The Norpro makes you take the handle off to adjust the fineness of the grind, which is kind of inconvenient, and the grounds don't come out as even as my other machine. But it looks great on the counter, and the removable drawer that holds the grounds is a cool feature once you get used to how many beans to put in before it fills up (since it's not see-through). Guests always have fun using it.

I got this so as <hl> not to wake others when grinding coffee in the morning <hl>, but it makes only slightly less noise than my Starbucks machine which does a better job. The Norpro makes you take the handle off to adjust the fineness of the grind, which is kind of inconvenient, and the grounds don't come out as even as my other machine. But it looks great on the counter, and the removable drawer that holds the grounds is a cool feature once you get used to how many beans to put in before it fills up (since it's not see-through). Guests always have fun using it.

I got this so as <hl> not to wake others when grinding coffee in the morning <hl> , but it makes only slightly less noise than my Starbucks machine which does a better job.


Question: How many reviewers are cited?

Look, to tone down those who say that the bag is not HEPA, 'reality check' nowhere on the bag does it say HEPA. I have used these bags and for the price they are great. As one reviewer states "It's good to have inexpensive cloth instead of the paper" AMEN. I just finished using my almost new Hoover Tempo Widepath U5140-900 (on sale $59 excellent value)to clean the fine remaining ash in my fireplace, my previous bag would have allowed the fine particles to escape... this bag did not - Kudos! For the money, Highly Recommended.

Answer: one reviewer

Look, to tone down those who say that the bag is not HEPA, 'reality check' nowhere on the bag does it say HEPA. I have used these bags and for the price they are great. <hl> As one reviewer states "It's good to have inexpensive cloth instead of the paper" AMEN. <hl> I just finished using my almost new Hoover Tempo Widepath U5140-900 (on sale $59 excellent value)to clean the fine remaining ash in my fireplace, my previous bag would have allowed the fine particles to escape... this bag did not - Kudos! For the money, Highly Recommended.

Look, to tone down those who say that the bag is not HEPA, 'reality check' nowhere on the bag does it say HEPA. I have used these bags and for the price they are great. As <hl> one reviewer <hl> states "It's good to have inexpensive cloth instead of the paper" AMEN. I just finished using my almost new Hoover Tempo Widepath U5140-900 (on sale $59 excellent value)to clean the fine remaining ash in my fireplace, my previous bag would have allowed the fine particles to escape... this bag did not - Kudos! For the money, Highly Recommended.


Question: What kind of smell did it have at first?

This has been one of those products that I don't know how I managed to go without for so long. I love it. It is really fast. It shuts off on it's own. We know exactly when the water is ready. It's been great. I use it for tea, oatmeal, and hot cocoa.It did have a bit of a plastic smell at first, but that went away after a few times of just heating up water in it. It hasn't been an issue since.

Answer: plastic

This has been one of those products that I don't know how I managed to go without for so long. I love it. It is really fast. It shuts off on it's own. We know exactly when the water is ready. It's been great. I use it for tea, oatmeal, and hot cocoa. <hl> It did have a bit of a plastic smell at first, but that went away after a few times of just heating up water in it. <hl> It hasn't been an issue since.

This has been one of those products that I don't know how I managed to go without for so long. I love it. It is really fast. It shuts off on it's own. We know exactly when the water is ready. It's been great. I use it for tea, oatmeal, and hot cocoa.It did have a bit of a <hl> plastic <hl> smell at first, but that went away after a few times of just heating up water in it. It hasn't been an issue since.


Question: How many separate comments have we had after the switch ?

We have friends that sometimes will have a few too many and end up staying the night at our place with some frequency. The bed in our guestroom isn't the most comfortable (so we've been told by family and our friends). I saw this on sale and thought it'd be a good purchase, and it has been. We've had three separate comments since the switch about how comfortable it is to sleep on our guest bed. I'd definitely buy this again, and would recommend it to anyone looking to change the feel/comfort level of a bed.I wish I had something like this in college, as it blows the standard "egg crate" away. Considering you spend a third of your life in bed, it's hard to justify not spending $100 or so to vastly improve your quality of life.

Answer: three

We have friends that sometimes will have a few too many and end up staying the night at our place with some frequency. The bed in our guestroom isn't the most comfortable (so we've been told by family and our friends). I saw this on sale and thought it'd be a good purchase, and it has been. <hl> We've had three separate comments since the switch about how comfortable it is to sleep on our guest bed. <hl> I'd definitely buy this again, and would recommend it to anyone looking to change the feel/comfort level of a bed. I wish I had something like this in college, as it blows the standard "egg crate" away. Considering you spend a third of your life in bed, it's hard to justify not spending $100 or so to vastly improve your quality of life.

We have friends that sometimes will have a few too many and end up staying the night at our place with some frequency. The bed in our guestroom isn't the most comfortable (so we've been told by family and our friends). I saw this on sale and thought it'd be a good purchase, and it has been. We've had <hl> three <hl> separate comments since the switch about how comfortable it is to sleep on our guest bed. I'd definitely buy this again, and would recommend it to anyone looking to change the feel/comfort level of a bed.I wish I had something like this in college, as it blows the standard "egg crate" away. Considering you spend a third of your life in bed, it's hard to justify not spending $100 or so to vastly improve your quality of life.


Question: What is no longer allowed?

I am very happy with both the size and quality of the Proctor Silex roaster. It does not come with a rack though so I looked on Amazon to find one that would fit and found the Harold Imports Roasting Rack that fits perfectly. Amazon reviews used to allow a link to other products on their site but evidently doesn't any more so if you want to copy & paste the link, here it is:http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HM83X2/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1I used the roaster for the first time yesterday and it fit a large chicken with potatoes and carrots nicely. One warning though, don't use roasting bags with it. I used a Reynolds Oven Cooking Bag which I have used before in my oven but found that in a small roaster where the bag touches the sides it burned through the bag in several places and left burned plastic residue on the sides of the roaster that was very difficult to scrub off. This was NOT a problem with the roaster but with the thin plastic roasting bag I unwisely decided to use.

Answer: a link

I am very happy with both the size and quality of the Proctor Silex roaster. It does not come with a rack though so I looked on Amazon to find one that would fit and found the Harold Imports Roasting Rack that fits perfectly. <hl> Amazon reviews used to allow a link to other products on their site but evidently doesn't any more so if you want to copy & paste the link, here it is:http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HM83X2/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1I used the roaster for the first time yesterday and it fit a large chicken with potatoes and carrots nicely. <hl> One warning though, don't use roasting bags with it. I used a Reynolds Oven Cooking Bag which I have used before in my oven but found that in a small roaster where the bag touches the sides it burned through the bag in several places and left burned plastic residue on the sides of the roaster that was very difficult to scrub off. This was NOT a problem with the roaster but with the thin plastic roasting bag I unwisely decided to use.

I am very happy with both the size and quality of the Proctor Silex roaster. It does not come with a rack though so I looked on Amazon to find one that would fit and found the Harold Imports Roasting Rack that fits perfectly. Amazon reviews used to allow <hl> a link <hl> to other products on their site but evidently doesn't any more so if you want to copy & paste the link, here it is:http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HM83X2/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1I used the roaster for the first time yesterday and it fit a large chicken with potatoes and carrots nicely. One warning though, don't use roasting bags with it. I used a Reynolds Oven Cooking Bag which I have used before in my oven but found that in a small roaster where the bag touches the sides it burned through the bag in several places and left burned plastic residue on the sides of the roaster that was very difficult to scrub off. This was NOT a problem with the roaster but with the thin plastic roasting bag I unwisely decided to use.


Question: what position does it stop at when turned off?

This fan does the job well and looks great on your desk without taking up too much room. It is powerful enough to cool one person on either of the two available settings, and it's nice and quiet. The oscillating function works great. I am overall very happy with this product.The two things I find mildly annoying:1) When turning the fan off while it is oscillating, it stops at whichever position it was oscillating at. While it's not a big deal, it drives me crazy, because I like it to be straight and aligned with the base while not in use, and if you turn it off at random, the top part may be pointing off the base to either side. So each time I want to turn it off, I have to wait for the top part to align with the base and then turn it off promptly. Not a good thing for a compulsive person.2) The switches aren't very ergonomic because you need two hands to operate: one to hold the fan in place, and another to push the button. With one hand only the fan will keep sliding out of reach and you'll never be able to turn it on/off.

Answer: it stops at whichever position it was oscillating at.

This fan does the job well and looks great on your desk without taking up too much room. It is powerful enough to cool one person on either of the two available settings, and it's nice and quiet. The oscillating function works great. I am overall very happy with this product. <hl> The two things I find mildly annoying:1) When turning the fan off while it is oscillating, it stops at whichever position it was oscillating at. While it's not a big deal, it drives me crazy, because I like it to be straight and aligned with the base while not in use, and if you turn it off at random, the top part may be pointing off the base to either side. <hl> So each time I want to turn it off, I have to wait for the top part to align with the base and then turn it off promptly. Not a good thing for a compulsive person.2) The switches aren't very ergonomic because you need two hands to operate: one to hold the fan in place, and another to push the button. With one hand only the fan will keep sliding out of reach and you'll never be able to turn it on/off.

This fan does the job well and looks great on your desk without taking up too much room. It is powerful enough to cool one person on either of the two available settings, and it's nice and quiet. The oscillating function works great. I am overall very happy with this product.The two things I find mildly annoying:1) When turning the fan off while it is oscillating, <hl> it stops at whichever position it was oscillating at. <hl> While it's not a big deal, it drives me crazy, because I like it to be straight and aligned with the base while not in use, and if you turn it off at random, the top part may be pointing off the base to either side. So each time I want to turn it off, I have to wait for the top part to align with the base and then turn it off promptly. Not a good thing for a compulsive person.2) The switches aren't very ergonomic because you need two hands to operate: one to hold the fan in place, and another to push the button. With one hand only the fan will keep sliding out of reach and you'll never be able to turn it on/off.


Question: How many dowels does the new rack have?

Yes! This queen size wooden rack is just right! I was short on space before this purchase. It has sturdy construction like my old one. My old wooden drying rack gave up the ghost after 20 years of service. This Queen is an upgrade from the old eleven rung model:1. More dowels, 15 total!2. Thicker dowels, half inch diameter for heavy duty.3. All the wooden dowels have a smooth, painted white coating that is easy to wipe clean. No mildew buildup.Ah! This is great for hanging up delicate lingerie. The top shelf makes a good sweater dryer for those "Dry Flat" items. It folds flat for convenient storage beside the washer. The same day it arrived, I hung two bathing suits on it. Worked very well! It comes fully assembled with two blue rubber bands attached to make it a little more "tight" in the upright vertical position. I cut them off because I don't need the extra resistance training. The rack works fine without them. (See update)Product made in the U.S.A. by Madison Mill (Nashville, Tennessee). "We manufacture all products from poplar and oak grown in our southern forests."Update 6/27/14: The white paint coating on the top five dowels is beginning to flake off. I use wooden clothespins.

Answer: 15

More dowels, 15 total!2.

Yes! This queen size wooden rack is just right! I was short on space before this purchase. It has sturdy construction like my old one. My old wooden drying rack gave up the ghost after 20 years of service. This Queen is an upgrade from the old eleven rung model:1. <hl> More dowels, 15 total!2. <hl> Thicker dowels, half inch diameter for heavy duty.3. All the wooden dowels have a smooth, painted white coating that is easy to wipe clean. No mildew buildup. Ah! This is great for hanging up delicate lingerie. The top shelf makes a good sweater dryer for those "Dry Flat" items. It folds flat for convenient storage beside the washer. The same day it arrived, I hung two bathing suits on it. Worked very well! It comes fully assembled with two blue rubber bands attached to make it a little more "tight" in the upright vertical position. I cut them off because I don't need the extra resistance training. The rack works fine without them. (See update)Product made in the U.S.A. by Madison Mill (Nashville, Tennessee). "We manufacture all products from poplar and oak grown in our southern forests. "Update 6/27/14: The white paint coating on the top five dowels is beginning to flake off. I use wooden clothespins.

Yes! This queen size wooden rack is just right! I was short on space before this purchase. It has sturdy construction like my old one. My old wooden drying rack gave up the ghost after 20 years of service. This Queen is an upgrade from the old eleven rung model:1. More dowels, <hl> 15 <hl> total!2. Thicker dowels, half inch diameter for heavy duty.3. All the wooden dowels have a smooth, painted white coating that is easy to wipe clean. No mildew buildup.Ah! This is great for hanging up delicate lingerie. The top shelf makes a good sweater dryer for those "Dry Flat" items. It folds flat for convenient storage beside the washer. The same day it arrived, I hung two bathing suits on it. Worked very well! It comes fully assembled with two blue rubber bands attached to make it a little more "tight" in the upright vertical position. I cut them off because I don't need the extra resistance training. The rack works fine without them. (See update)Product made in the U.S.A. by Madison Mill (Nashville, Tennessee). "We manufacture all products from poplar and oak grown in our southern forests."Update 6/27/14: The white paint coating on the top five dowels is beginning to flake off. I use wooden clothespins.