Question: what is the brand name of the gel mat?

Is it possible that mundane kitchen tasks could be more enjoyable with the addition of a gel floor mat? It seems absurd and I was definitely a skeptic about just how effective and different having the GelPro floor mat would be...but I stand corrected. Wow, I'm ready to put GelPro mats under all the carpeting in my house!Is it really _that_ comfortable? It is, I promise. If I'm in the kitchen these days, I'm standing on the mat. I'll wash dishes, I'll chop, and I'll stir, just get me on that mat.My one beef with the mat is pricing...it seems pretty pricey for a mat. But, if you have any sort of comfort issue as you're standing and working in the kitchen, I would bet the ol' GelPro could make things significantly more comfy!

Answer: GelPro

Is it possible that mundane kitchen tasks could be more enjoyable with the addition of a gel floor mat? <hl> It seems absurd and I was definitely a skeptic about just how effective and different having the GelPro floor mat would be...but I stand corrected. <hl> Wow, I'm ready to put GelPro mats under all the carpeting in my house!Is it really _that_ comfortable? It is, I promise. If I'm in the kitchen these days, I'm standing on the mat. I'll wash dishes, I'll chop, and I'll stir, just get me on that mat. My one beef with the mat is pricing...it seems pretty pricey for a mat. But, if you have any sort of comfort issue as you're standing and working in the kitchen, I would bet the ol' GelPro could make things significantly more comfy!

Is it possible that mundane kitchen tasks could be more enjoyable with the addition of a gel floor mat? It seems absurd and I was definitely a skeptic about just how effective and different having the <hl> GelPro <hl> floor mat would be...but I stand corrected. Wow, I'm ready to put GelPro mats under all the carpeting in my house!Is it really _that_ comfortable? It is, I promise. If I'm in the kitchen these days, I'm standing on the mat. I'll wash dishes, I'll chop, and I'll stir, just get me on that mat.My one beef with the mat is pricing...it seems pretty pricey for a mat. But, if you have any sort of comfort issue as you're standing and working in the kitchen, I would bet the ol' GelPro could make things significantly more comfy!


Question: What is the warranty?

There's a lot of of online comparisons between these two blenders. Both are great. But here are my comments to add more confusion to the mix. Blendtec Pros- Smaller footprint, less counter space, programmed settings, so you don't have to stand there and crank up the speed, you can do other things, if not done hit it again, Doesn't walk around on the counter much ( The VM with the programmed settings which I tried, was horrible about this) Cons- The small jar is definitely not 64oz of usable liquid, you occasionally do need a tamper or something to get stuff dislodged( although it doesn't have one), the lid is harder to clean, and seems to make a bigger mess taking it off the containerVitamix 5000( similiar to the 5200) Pros- Has the tamper for when food gets stuck, large jar, easy to use lid. Cons- Base is very big. Have to use the knobs to change speeds manually. As noted I tried the model with preprogrammed settings for a week (from Sonoma Williams), but it walked all over the counter.Overall these are both good. I have a few things that will gum up the Vitamix, and turns out they also gum up the Blendtec. Both have a 7 year Warranty now. Costco online is running a special this week for the Blendtec at $369 with both jars, and a 8 year warranty. I mainly use my Blentec now but haven't sold the Vitamix yet. Just in case..

Answer: 7 year

Both have a 7 year Warranty now.

There's a lot of of online comparisons between these two blenders. Both are great. But here are my comments to add more confusion to the mix. Blendtec Pros- Smaller footprint, less counter space, programmed settings, so you don't have to stand there and crank up the speed, you can do other things, if not done hit it again, Doesn't walk around on the counter much ( The VM with the programmed settings which I tried, was horrible about this) Cons- The small jar is definitely not 64oz of usable liquid, you occasionally do need a tamper or something to get stuff dislodged( although it doesn't have one), the lid is harder to clean, and seems to make a bigger mess taking it off the containerVitamix 5000( similiar to the 5200) Pros- Has the tamper for when food gets stuck, large jar, easy to use lid. Cons- Base is very big. Have to use the knobs to change speeds manually. As noted I tried the model with preprogrammed settings for a week (from Sonoma Williams), but it walked all over the counter. Overall these are both good. I have a few things that will gum up the Vitamix, and turns out they also gum up the Blendtec. <hl> Both have a 7 year Warranty now. <hl> Costco online is running a special this week for the Blendtec at $369 with both jars, and a 8 year warranty. I mainly use my Blentec now but haven't sold the Vitamix yet. Just in case..

There's a lot of of online comparisons between these two blenders. Both are great. But here are my comments to add more confusion to the mix. Blendtec Pros- Smaller footprint, less counter space, programmed settings, so you don't have to stand there and crank up the speed, you can do other things, if not done hit it again, Doesn't walk around on the counter much ( The VM with the programmed settings which I tried, was horrible about this) Cons- The small jar is definitely not 64oz of usable liquid, you occasionally do need a tamper or something to get stuff dislodged( although it doesn't have one), the lid is harder to clean, and seems to make a bigger mess taking it off the containerVitamix 5000( similiar to the 5200) Pros- Has the tamper for when food gets stuck, large jar, easy to use lid. Cons- Base is very big. Have to use the knobs to change speeds manually. As noted I tried the model with preprogrammed settings for a week (from Sonoma Williams), but it walked all over the counter.Overall these are both good. I have a few things that will gum up the Vitamix, and turns out they also gum up the Blendtec. Both have a <hl> 7 year <hl> Warranty now. Costco online is running a special this week for the Blendtec at $369 with both jars, and a 8 year warranty. I mainly use my Blentec now but haven't sold the Vitamix yet. Just in case..


Question: What is the quality of materials?

This foundation is decent, but nothing outstanding. We used it to replace a worn box spring for a guest bed. It arrived in a compact package (although I think the reference to a "small parcel" in the description is exaggerating). It assembles fairly quickly and easily and seems relatively supportive. The problem is that the materials themselves feel very cheap. The wood was already chipped and appears like it won't last long (compared to a typical box spring). Depending on your situation, this may be more convenient or affordable, but I think most people would be equally if not better off with an inexpensive box spring.

Answer: cheap

This foundation is decent, but nothing outstanding. We used it to replace a worn box spring for a guest bed. It arrived in a compact package (although I think the reference to a "small parcel" in the description is exaggerating). It assembles fairly quickly and easily and seems relatively supportive. <hl> The problem is that the materials themselves feel very cheap . <hl> The wood was already chipped and appears like it won't last long (compared to a typical box spring). Depending on your situation, this may be more convenient or affordable, but I think most people would be equally if not better off with an inexpensive box spring.

This foundation is decent, but nothing outstanding. We used it to replace a worn box spring for a guest bed. It arrived in a compact package (although I think the reference to a "small parcel" in the description is exaggerating). It assembles fairly quickly and easily and seems relatively supportive. The problem is that the materials themselves feel very <hl> cheap <hl>. The wood was already chipped and appears like it won't last long (compared to a typical box spring). Depending on your situation, this may be more convenient or affordable, but I think most people would be equally if not better off with an inexpensive box spring.

The problem is that the materials themselves feel very <hl> cheap <hl> .


Question: What feature did they find most impressive?

I have the Damask Dark Gray Heather Pinzon Plush Throw, 50 X 70 inches. Made in Portugal, it is a 60% cotton/ 40% acrylic blend that is incredibly warm and soft for both its size and thickness.This has a reversible contrast pattern (note: flipped-down corner of the product photo) that looks really amazing. It adds an elegance to my family room, making it an appropriate complement for nearly every season.This is made with the type of overlocking stitching that I usually see around the edges on many higher-quality fleece throws. However, it goes even further by having an embroidered edge ON TOP of the usual stitching.I am now ready to stop bringing my bulky, fuzzy green queen-sized comforter (a major eyesore) into the living room to keep off the chill.Truly, the attention to detail along with quality material/construction gives me confidence that I should be able to enjoy the warm comfort of this beautiful throw for years to come. Love it!

Answer: embroidered edge ON TOP

I have the Damask Dark Gray Heather Pinzon Plush Throw, 50 X 70 inches. Made in Portugal, it is a 60% cotton/ 40% acrylic blend that is incredibly warm and soft for both its size and thickness. This has a reversible contrast pattern (note: flipped-down corner of the product photo) that looks really amazing. It adds an elegance to my family room, making it an appropriate complement for nearly every season. This is made with the type of overlocking stitching that I usually see around the edges on many higher-quality fleece throws. <hl> However, it goes even further by having an embroidered edge ON TOP of the usual stitching. <hl> I am now ready to stop bringing my bulky, fuzzy green queen-sized comforter (a major eyesore) into the living room to keep off the chill. Truly, the attention to detail along with quality material/construction gives me confidence that I should be able to enjoy the warm comfort of this beautiful throw for years to come. Love it!

I have the Damask Dark Gray Heather Pinzon Plush Throw, 50 X 70 inches. Made in Portugal, it is a 60% cotton/ 40% acrylic blend that is incredibly warm and soft for both its size and thickness.This has a reversible contrast pattern (note: flipped-down corner of the product photo) that looks really amazing. It adds an elegance to my family room, making it an appropriate complement for nearly every season.This is made with the type of overlocking stitching that I usually see around the edges on many higher-quality fleece throws. However, it goes even further by having an <hl> embroidered edge ON TOP <hl> of the usual stitching.I am now ready to stop bringing my bulky, fuzzy green queen-sized comforter (a major eyesore) into the living room to keep off the chill.Truly, the attention to detail along with quality material/construction gives me confidence that I should be able to enjoy the warm comfort of this beautiful throw for years to come. Love it!


Question: What won't the French press require to replace?

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this coffee press, and tha fact that it won't EVER require a replacement glass insert is the BEST.The coffee is delicious and not bitter, which is why I purchased a French press in the first place, but for clumsy ol' me, this is a godsend.The coffee stays hotter longer than a glass press would allow as it's insulated.LOVE it...or did I mention that already?

Answer: glass insert

<hl> LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this coffee press, and tha fact that it won't EVER require a replacement glass insert is the BEST.The coffee is delicious and not bitter, which is why I purchased a French press in the first place, but for clumsy ol' me, this is a godsend. <hl> The coffee stays hotter longer than a glass press would allow as it's insulated. LOVE it...or did I mention that already?

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this coffee press, and tha fact that it won't EVER require a replacement <hl> glass insert <hl> is the BEST.The coffee is delicious and not bitter, which is why I purchased a French press in the first place, but for clumsy ol' me, this is a godsend.The coffee stays hotter longer than a glass press would allow as it's insulated.LOVE it...or did I mention that already?


Question: What kind of purchase are they?

My daughter recently graduated college, and for Christmas she asked for a set of mixing bowls. I looked at numerous sets in stores, as well as on line and decided to purchase these, as they looked to be both sturdy and functional.The bowls are made a a moderately heavy gauge of stainless steel and I believe they will hold up well in normal kitchen use. They are not designed for commercial use and would get damaged pretty quickly if used in that manner. They are wider than I anticipated, as well as shallower. This is a double edged coin. The shape makes them easier to hold in your hands to mix and stir, but it makes the bottom of the bowl smaller and more difficult to balance when placed flat on a surface.Overall, my daughter is pleased with the bowls and has had good luck using them. If they work well and stand up to moderately heavy use, then they are a wise purchase. I would buy them again!

Answer: a wise purchase

My daughter recently graduated college, and for Christmas she asked for a set of mixing bowls. I looked at numerous sets in stores, as well as on line and decided to purchase these, as they looked to be both sturdy and functional. The bowls are made a a moderately heavy gauge of stainless steel and I believe they will hold up well in normal kitchen use. They are not designed for commercial use and would get damaged pretty quickly if used in that manner. They are wider than I anticipated, as well as shallower. This is a double edged coin. The shape makes them easier to hold in your hands to mix and stir, but it makes the bottom of the bowl smaller and more difficult to balance when placed flat on a surface. Overall, my daughter is pleased with the bowls and has had good luck using them. <hl> If they work well and stand up to moderately heavy use, then they are a wise purchase . <hl> I would buy them again!

My daughter recently graduated college, and for Christmas she asked for a set of mixing bowls. I looked at numerous sets in stores, as well as on line and decided to purchase these, as they looked to be both sturdy and functional.The bowls are made a a moderately heavy gauge of stainless steel and I believe they will hold up well in normal kitchen use. They are not designed for commercial use and would get damaged pretty quickly if used in that manner. They are wider than I anticipated, as well as shallower. This is a double edged coin. The shape makes them easier to hold in your hands to mix and stir, but it makes the bottom of the bowl smaller and more difficult to balance when placed flat on a surface.Overall, my daughter is pleased with the bowls and has had good luck using them. If they work well and stand up to moderately heavy use, then they are <hl> a wise purchase <hl>. I would buy them again!

If they work well and stand up to moderately heavy use, then they are <hl> a wise purchase <hl> .


Question: If your making a smoothie with frozen berries what should you consider most?

The concept is great. However, these small blenders don't pack the necessary power for my type of use. I need something heavy duty. I have a Vitamix and am used to the power of this type of blender. I like to mix frozen berries into smoothies and this wasn't very good at doing this for me. So, this was a huge step down for me in terms of power. Since I purchased this item at Costco I was glad to not have to receive this item in the mail, only to have to pay for return shipping.I guess it's fine for very small jobs but it will not give you the power to do everything. I'll stick with a Vitamix.

Answer: terms of power

The concept is great. However, these small blenders don't pack the necessary power for my type of use. I need something heavy duty. I have a Vitamix and am used to the power of this type of blender. I like to mix frozen berries into smoothies and this wasn't very good at doing this for me. <hl> So, this was a huge step down for me in terms of power . <hl> Since I purchased this item at Costco I was glad to not have to receive this item in the mail, only to have to pay for return shipping. I guess it's fine for very small jobs but it will not give you the power to do everything. I'll stick with a Vitamix.

The concept is great. However, these small blenders don't pack the necessary power for my type of use. I need something heavy duty. I have a Vitamix and am used to the power of this type of blender. I like to mix frozen berries into smoothies and this wasn't very good at doing this for me. So, this was a huge step down for me in <hl> terms of power <hl>. Since I purchased this item at Costco I was glad to not have to receive this item in the mail, only to have to pay for return shipping.I guess it's fine for very small jobs but it will not give you the power to do everything. I'll stick with a Vitamix.

So, this was a huge step down for me in <hl> terms of power <hl> .


Question: What setting should you use if you only want to toast the crust?

it looks nice on my counter but a couple of notes here: first of all the lever to make toast is a little fussy, must make sure it goes all the way to the bottom and catches. I think a little inferior workmanship. Secondly, contrary to previous poster, we need to set it at five to get toasted browned bread. The four setting he spoke of only toasts the top of the crust, not the whole slice. Havent tried it on bagels yet, so perhaps that setting will be better for thicker, ie: closer to the element cooking. But , for the money, it's an ok toaster but i suspect that it may not last forever like toasters of the past! Everything is so "throw away" anymore.

Answer: four

it looks nice on my counter but a couple of notes here: first of all the lever to make toast is a little fussy, must make sure it goes all the way to the bottom and catches. I think a little inferior workmanship. Secondly, contrary to previous poster, we need to set it at five to get toasted browned bread. <hl> The four setting he spoke of only toasts the top of the crust, not the whole slice. <hl> Havent tried it on bagels yet, so perhaps that setting will be better for thicker, ie: closer to the element cooking. But , for the money, it's an ok toaster but i suspect that it may not last forever like toasters of the past! Everything is so "throw away" anymore.

it looks nice on my counter but a couple of notes here: first of all the lever to make toast is a little fussy, must make sure it goes all the way to the bottom and catches. I think a little inferior workmanship. Secondly, contrary to previous poster, we need to set it at five to get toasted browned bread. The <hl> four <hl> setting he spoke of only toasts the top of the crust, not the whole slice. Havent tried it on bagels yet, so perhaps that setting will be better for thicker, ie: closer to the element cooking. But , for the money, it's an ok toaster but i suspect that it may not last forever like toasters of the past! Everything is so "throw away" anymore.


Question: What does the reviewer do to keep the coffee fresh during the week?

I drink coffee every morning and usually I make it for the week (I am not a connoisseur) and refrigerate it. Sometimes I have cold coffe but most of the time I heat it up. I used to have to heat it up in a secondary cup, then pour it into my travel mug (stainless steel etc). This cup eliminates that step entirely. It is awesome. It doesn't close and it works pretty much exactly like the cup you get at a coffee house but this has a screw top lid and sealing gasket. They do not have valves or little pieces to wash and disinfect which is great for me. I pop them in the dishwasher without worrying about the little crevasses.One huge warning! This cup is so great in the microwave you cannot accurately judge how hot the liquid is inside, you can't feel any of the heat! Don't burn your mouth!

Answer: refrigerate it

<hl> I drink coffee every morning and usually I make it for the week (I am not a connoisseur) and refrigerate it . <hl> Sometimes I have cold coffe but most of the time I heat it up. I used to have to heat it up in a secondary cup, then pour it into my travel mug (stainless steel etc). This cup eliminates that step entirely. It is awesome. It doesn't close and it works pretty much exactly like the cup you get at a coffee house but this has a screw top lid and sealing gasket. They do not have valves or little pieces to wash and disinfect which is great for me. I pop them in the dishwasher without worrying about the little crevasses. One huge warning! This cup is so great in the microwave you cannot accurately judge how hot the liquid is inside, you can't feel any of the heat! Don't burn your mouth!

I drink coffee every morning and usually I make it for the week (I am not a connoisseur) and <hl> refrigerate it <hl>. Sometimes I have cold coffe but most of the time I heat it up. I used to have to heat it up in a secondary cup, then pour it into my travel mug (stainless steel etc). This cup eliminates that step entirely. It is awesome. It doesn't close and it works pretty much exactly like the cup you get at a coffee house but this has a screw top lid and sealing gasket. They do not have valves or little pieces to wash and disinfect which is great for me. I pop them in the dishwasher without worrying about the little crevasses.One huge warning! This cup is so great in the microwave you cannot accurately judge how hot the liquid is inside, you can't feel any of the heat! Don't burn your mouth!

I drink coffee every morning and usually I make it for the week (I am not a connoisseur) and <hl> refrigerate it <hl> .


Question: How long did it take for item to fall apart?

The plastic binders are hard brittle pieces and the whole thing just falls apart within weeks under normal circumstances. I bought two and they both were destroyed in less than a month. Now I use the rods for scooping up items that have fallen behind the washer, knocking stuff out from under the sofa, batting cobwebs from the porch ceiling, poking the dog so he gets off the chair, changing the channels when I can't find the remote, "sword" fighting with my grandsons, staking vegetables and more.

Answer: within weeks

<hl> The plastic binders are hard brittle pieces and the whole thing just falls apart within weeks under normal circumstances. <hl> I bought two and they both were destroyed in less than a month. Now I use the rods for scooping up items that have fallen behind the washer, knocking stuff out from under the sofa, batting cobwebs from the porch ceiling, poking the dog so he gets off the chair, changing the channels when I can't find the remote, "sword" fighting with my grandsons, staking vegetables and more.

The plastic binders are hard brittle pieces and the whole thing just falls apart <hl> within weeks <hl> under normal circumstances. I bought two and they both were destroyed in less than a month. Now I use the rods for scooping up items that have fallen behind the washer, knocking stuff out from under the sofa, batting cobwebs from the porch ceiling, poking the dog so he gets off the chair, changing the channels when I can't find the remote, "sword" fighting with my grandsons, staking vegetables and more.


Question: Where were the items placed?

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: bathrooms

If you are deciding between Zenith etagere brand or Elegant home etagere products , I suggest you should choose Elegant home. <hl> 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. 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 <hl> bathrooms <hl> 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.


Question: What is considered a "big gun" when compared to the hand vac?

This is a pretty good hand vac. It has a number of features that make it quite useful, and the missus and I are finding a lot of places around the house where this comes in handy. Some of the better features are the lithium ion battery, which keeps the vacuum ready to go just about all the time. I like the little wheels for moving it over larger areas and jobs, even though I don't really consider it to be that advantageous or useful. (Let's face it: for big jobs, it's easier to just get the big guns, like myDyson DC65 Animal Complete Upright Vacuum Cleaner.) The extendable crevice tool is handy, though the feature doesn't do much for its overall utility. (I would prefer a detachable one.)Still, with two cats and a big house, this is easy to use for things like small jobs on the stairs, both to the upstairs and from the garage, where it even handled leaves and lawn debris. It works great in cleaning around the litter boxes and under the appliances in the kitchen, and I even used it to get dust and paper fragments off the music stands on my pianos. It's easy to empty the canister, the charger doesn't have a huge footprint and isn't overly ugly, and the charger/stand also allows for vertical or horizontal storage. I suppose it wouldn't hurt if it was a little more powerful, but this has an acceptable noise level for the power it provides and didn't bog down on any jobs we attempted, so it's hard to complain about. It's a solid five star performer in my book.

Answer: Dyson DC65 Animal Complete Upright Vacuum Cleaner

This is a pretty good hand vac. It has a number of features that make it quite useful, and the missus and I are finding a lot of places around the house where this comes in handy. Some of the better features are the lithium ion battery, which keeps the vacuum ready to go just about all the time. I like the little wheels for moving it over larger areas and jobs, even though I don't really consider it to be that advantageous or useful. <hl> (Let's face it: for big jobs, it's easier to just get the big guns, like my Dyson DC65 Animal Complete Upright Vacuum Cleaner .) <hl> The extendable crevice tool is handy, though the feature doesn't do much for its overall utility. (I would prefer a detachable one.)Still, with two cats and a big house, this is easy to use for things like small jobs on the stairs, both to the upstairs and from the garage, where it even handled leaves and lawn debris. It works great in cleaning around the litter boxes and under the appliances in the kitchen, and I even used it to get dust and paper fragments off the music stands on my pianos. It's easy to empty the canister, the charger doesn't have a huge footprint and isn't overly ugly, and the charger/stand also allows for vertical or horizontal storage. I suppose it wouldn't hurt if it was a little more powerful, but this has an acceptable noise level for the power it provides and didn't bog down on any jobs we attempted, so it's hard to complain about. It's a solid five star performer in my book.

This is a pretty good hand vac. It has a number of features that make it quite useful, and the missus and I are finding a lot of places around the house where this comes in handy. Some of the better features are the lithium ion battery, which keeps the vacuum ready to go just about all the time. I like the little wheels for moving it over larger areas and jobs, even though I don't really consider it to be that advantageous or useful. (Let's face it: for big jobs, it's easier to just get the big guns, like my<hl> Dyson DC65 Animal Complete Upright Vacuum Cleaner <hl>.) The extendable crevice tool is handy, though the feature doesn't do much for its overall utility. (I would prefer a detachable one.)Still, with two cats and a big house, this is easy to use for things like small jobs on the stairs, both to the upstairs and from the garage, where it even handled leaves and lawn debris. It works great in cleaning around the litter boxes and under the appliances in the kitchen, and I even used it to get dust and paper fragments off the music stands on my pianos. It's easy to empty the canister, the charger doesn't have a huge footprint and isn't overly ugly, and the charger/stand also allows for vertical or horizontal storage. I suppose it wouldn't hurt if it was a little more powerful, but this has an acceptable noise level for the power it provides and didn't bog down on any jobs we attempted, so it's hard to complain about. It's a solid five star performer in my book.

(Let's face it: for big jobs, it's easier to just get the big guns, like my <hl> Dyson DC65 Animal Complete Upright Vacuum Cleaner <hl> .)


Question: When did the person first purchase the product?

I purchased one of these two years ago then a 2nd unit last year. They are heavy little units but work exceptionally well for back-up heat or when you don't want to run the central unit. Whisper quiet, they are able to heat an average size room to the point of discomfort within a short period of time. Great price, solid construction, durable and quiet. Totally pleased by this purchase...just keep in mind, we are in the sunshine state so heat isn't as burdened as it would be up north.

Answer: two years ago

<hl> I purchased one of these two years ago then a 2nd unit last year. <hl> They are heavy little units but work exceptionally well for back-up heat or when you don't want to run the central unit. Whisper quiet, they are able to heat an average size room to the point of discomfort within a short period of time. Great price, solid construction, durable and quiet. Totally pleased by this purchase...just keep in mind, we are in the sunshine state so heat isn't as burdened as it would be up north.

I purchased one of these <hl> two years ago <hl> then a 2nd unit last year. They are heavy little units but work exceptionally well for back-up heat or when you don't want to run the central unit. Whisper quiet, they are able to heat an average size room to the point of discomfort within a short period of time. Great price, solid construction, durable and quiet. Totally pleased by this purchase...just keep in mind, we are in the sunshine state so heat isn't as burdened as it would be up north.


Question: From whom was the new gel foam mattress purchased?

We just purchased a new gel foam mattress which was highly rated by Consumer Reports through Costco. It was shipped to us so we didn't have a chance to try it out before we bought it. It is like sleeping on granite. Long story but it was just too much hastle to return. A friend suggested a memory foam topper to see if it would make a difference.After much research and reading the reviews here on Amazon we purchased this one. I'll make this short and simple. It arrived well packaged and fully opened instantly. No odor at all and sleeps cool. Most importantly these three little inches turned our granite mattress into a comfy cozy yet supportive bed. Perfectly fits our California King mattress. At last I'm getting the sleep that I have been craving. Fantistic purchase especially considering the very reasonable price.

Answer: Costco

<hl> We just purchased a new gel foam mattress which was highly rated by Consumer Reports through Costco . <hl> It was shipped to us so we didn't have a chance to try it out before we bought it. It is like sleeping on granite. Long story but it was just too much hastle to return. A friend suggested a memory foam topper to see if it would make a difference. After much research and reading the reviews here on Amazon we purchased this one. I'll make this short and simple. It arrived well packaged and fully opened instantly. No odor at all and sleeps cool. Most importantly these three little inches turned our granite mattress into a comfy cozy yet supportive bed. Perfectly fits our California King mattress. At last I'm getting the sleep that I have been craving. Fantistic purchase especially considering the very reasonable price.

We just purchased a new gel foam mattress which was highly rated by Consumer Reports through <hl> Costco <hl>. It was shipped to us so we didn't have a chance to try it out before we bought it. It is like sleeping on granite. Long story but it was just too much hastle to return. A friend suggested a memory foam topper to see if it would make a difference.After much research and reading the reviews here on Amazon we purchased this one. I'll make this short and simple. It arrived well packaged and fully opened instantly. No odor at all and sleeps cool. Most importantly these three little inches turned our granite mattress into a comfy cozy yet supportive bed. Perfectly fits our California King mattress. At last I'm getting the sleep that I have been craving. Fantistic purchase especially considering the very reasonable price.

We just purchased a new gel foam mattress which was highly rated by Consumer Reports through <hl> Costco <hl> .


Question: Whom did the reviewer purchase the product for?

I bought this for a friend to use at her barn to make her horse soup in the winter. She had it at home for a few days before she remembered to take it to the barn. Once it was at the barn for a few days, she had to call and ask for another for her house. Once you have an electric kettle, you'll never know how you lived without one. Only down side, the horse is now very demanding that she get soup, even when it isn't that cold out.

Answer: a friend

<hl> I bought this for a friend to use at her barn to make her horse soup in the winter. <hl> She had it at home for a few days before she remembered to take it to the barn. Once it was at the barn for a few days, she had to call and ask for another for her house. Once you have an electric kettle, you'll never know how you lived without one. Only down side, the horse is now very demanding that she get soup, even when it isn't that cold out.

I bought this for <hl> a friend <hl> to use at her barn to make her horse soup in the winter. She had it at home for a few days before she remembered to take it to the barn. Once it was at the barn for a few days, she had to call and ask for another for her house. Once you have an electric kettle, you'll never know how you lived without one. Only down side, the horse is now very demanding that she get soup, even when it isn't that cold out.


Question: What is the pole made of?

This is exactly what I needed! We have a smaller desk fan in our bedroom that is quite loud and I wanted another fan in the room for my side of the bed. I was afraid based on other reviews that this would be really loud and create a cacophony of white noise...but this fan is actually surprisingly quiet, MUCH quieter than the smaller fan we have. It was really easy to put together, took maybe 10 minutes or so.The base and fan parts are plastic, and the pole is metal. I was afraid it would look cheap because of the plastic but it actually looks very nice. It does a great job of circulating the air, is very quiet, and you can't beat the price! Would definitely recommend.

Answer: metal

This is exactly what I needed! We have a smaller desk fan in our bedroom that is quite loud and I wanted another fan in the room for my side of the bed. I was afraid based on other reviews that this would be really loud and create a cacophony of white noise...but this fan is actually surprisingly quiet, MUCH quieter than the smaller fan we have. It was really easy to put together, took maybe 10 minutes or so. <hl> The base and fan parts are plastic, and the pole is metal . <hl> I was afraid it would look cheap because of the plastic but it actually looks very nice. It does a great job of circulating the air, is very quiet, and you can't beat the price! Would definitely recommend.

This is exactly what I needed! We have a smaller desk fan in our bedroom that is quite loud and I wanted another fan in the room for my side of the bed. I was afraid based on other reviews that this would be really loud and create a cacophony of white noise...but this fan is actually surprisingly quiet, MUCH quieter than the smaller fan we have. It was really easy to put together, took maybe 10 minutes or so.The base and fan parts are plastic, and the pole is <hl> metal <hl>. I was afraid it would look cheap because of the plastic but it actually looks very nice. It does a great job of circulating the air, is very quiet, and you can't beat the price! Would definitely recommend.

The base and fan parts are plastic, and the pole is <hl> metal <hl> .


Question: What length is the cord?

Not five star because it is difficult to steam the wrinkles out of some items as they hang loosely. For instance, it's hard to do long-sleeve blouses without holding out the sleeve, risking a steam burn. Also, the cord is short, and it is not easy to get things over the hanger part of the steamer without tangling the chord. It can be stored in a closet as two sections of the pole can be lowered to about two feet. Amazon's is priced about $20 less than in most stores; we bought our first Rowenta, same model and make, at a store in NYC for $100. Sometimes, a steamer beats ironing as it refreshes clothes you need to dry clean, however, don't bet on men's dress shirts or women's cotton shirts looking as well as when you iron them.

Answer: short

Not five star because it is difficult to steam the wrinkles out of some items as they hang loosely. For instance, it's hard to do long-sleeve blouses without holding out the sleeve, risking a steam burn. <hl> Also, the cord is short , and it is not easy to get things over the hanger part of the steamer without tangling the chord. <hl> It can be stored in a closet as two sections of the pole can be lowered to about two feet. Amazon's is priced about $20 less than in most stores; we bought our first Rowenta, same model and make, at a store in NYC for $100. Sometimes, a steamer beats ironing as it refreshes clothes you need to dry clean, however, don't bet on men's dress shirts or women's cotton shirts looking as well as when you iron them.

Not five star because it is difficult to steam the wrinkles out of some items as they hang loosely. For instance, it's hard to do long-sleeve blouses without holding out the sleeve, risking a steam burn. Also, the cord is <hl> short <hl>, and it is not easy to get things over the hanger part of the steamer without tangling the chord. It can be stored in a closet as two sections of the pole can be lowered to about two feet. Amazon's is priced about $20 less than in most stores; we bought our first Rowenta, same model and make, at a store in NYC for $100. Sometimes, a steamer beats ironing as it refreshes clothes you need to dry clean, however, don't bet on men's dress shirts or women's cotton shirts looking as well as when you iron them.

Also, the cord is <hl> short <hl> , and it is not easy to get things over the hanger part of the steamer without tangling the chord.


Question: What is the high setting?

I agree with all the reviewers that this is SO simple to use and SO unbelievably fast. Cheaper cuts of meats cook tender & quickly. I can cook "slow" recipes on weeknights with easy cleanup & so much less stress. Bean soups are a breeze. And I read that the electrics use 70% less energy. So fast cooking, more nutrition, more flavor, able to cook cheaper & healthier foods, save on energy--how cool is that? I used to use a stovetop pressure cooker but you have little control over the temperature/pressure (see below).As for the sticking issue, I find you need to be careful at the 400F ("browning") temperature not to scorch foods, esp veggies, flour-dredged meats--turn the temp down to 300 or 350F; but if you are searing uncoated meat, 400F is ideal for a good fast sear that releases from the metal. It also gives a nice carmelized flavor. If your meat is sticking, you could be turning it too quickly. Jiggle it before trying to pull it up to see if it releases.This cooker is nice because you can always turn the temp down a bit if you're nervous about burning. Gives you a better feel for cooking in this pot, I think.By the way, for recipe conversions:High setting = 250F = 15 psiLow setting = 225-230F = 7.5 psiBrown = 350-400FAnd I LOVE this book: http://www.amazon.com/Bob-Wardens-Slow-Food-Fast/dp/0984188711/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s;=books&qid;=1294439241&sr;=8-1

Answer: 250F

I agree with all the reviewers that this is SO simple to use and SO unbelievably fast. Cheaper cuts of meats cook tender & quickly. I can cook "slow" recipes on weeknights with easy cleanup & so much less stress. Bean soups are a breeze. And I read that the electrics use 70% less energy. So fast cooking, more nutrition, more flavor, able to cook cheaper & healthier foods, save on energy--how cool is that? I used to use a stovetop pressure cooker but you have little control over the temperature/pressure (see below).As for the sticking issue, I find you need to be careful at the 400F ("browning") temperature not to scorch foods, esp veggies, flour-dredged meats--turn the temp down to 300 or 350F; but if you are searing uncoated meat, 400F is ideal for a good fast sear that releases from the metal. It also gives a nice carmelized flavor. If your meat is sticking, you could be turning it too quickly. Jiggle it before trying to pull it up to see if it releases. This cooker is nice because you can always turn the temp down a bit if you're nervous about burning. Gives you a better feel for cooking in this pot, I think. <hl> By the way, for recipe conversions:High setting = 250F = <hl> 15 psiLow setting = 225-230F = 7.5 psiBrown = 350-400FAnd I LOVE this book: http://www.amazon.com/Bob-Wardens-Slow-Food-Fast/dp/0984188711/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s;=books&qid;=1294439241&sr;=8-1

I agree with all the reviewers that this is SO simple to use and SO unbelievably fast. Cheaper cuts of meats cook tender & quickly. I can cook "slow" recipes on weeknights with easy cleanup & so much less stress. Bean soups are a breeze. And I read that the electrics use 70% less energy. So fast cooking, more nutrition, more flavor, able to cook cheaper & healthier foods, save on energy--how cool is that? I used to use a stovetop pressure cooker but you have little control over the temperature/pressure (see below).As for the sticking issue, I find you need to be careful at the 400F ("browning") temperature not to scorch foods, esp veggies, flour-dredged meats--turn the temp down to 300 or 350F; but if you are searing uncoated meat, 400F is ideal for a good fast sear that releases from the metal. It also gives a nice carmelized flavor. If your meat is sticking, you could be turning it too quickly. Jiggle it before trying to pull it up to see if it releases.This cooker is nice because you can always turn the temp down a bit if you're nervous about burning. Gives you a better feel for cooking in this pot, I think.By the way, for recipe conversions:High setting = <hl> 250F <hl> = 15 psiLow setting = 225-230F = 7.5 psiBrown = 350-400FAnd I LOVE this book: http://www.amazon.com/Bob-Wardens-Slow-Food-Fast/dp/0984188711/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s;=books&qid;=1294439241&sr;=8-1


Question: How many types did they buy?

Functionally, this thermos travel mug works great. Keeps coffee really hot which I like. And it does not leak as advertised. I bought two of these mugs, one with a handle, one without. I love the one without the handle and just bought two more. I know they are pricey but they do everything I want them to and work truly as they claim and even better. My complaint about the handle is two things. First, within the first week of owning it, the handle cracked and split. Not sure how or why but it did. I probably should have returned it but didn't want the hassle. Some of the handle issues I have are just my personal preference, I just like the one without the handle better. But functionally, there's a flaw I think. This is a travel mug, presumably intended to be used in cars. We have three cars and in all three, when the mug is in a cup holder, the handle prevents it from going all the way down into the holder because the handle's length hits the edge of the holder. The result is that the cup is not as stably secured as it should be. This seems like a very knowable design flaw to me and renders an otherwise very good mug less useful.

Answer: two

Functionally, this thermos travel mug works great. Keeps coffee really hot which I like. And it does not leak as advertised. <hl> I bought two of these mugs, one with a handle, one without. <hl> I love the one without the handle and just bought two more. I know they are pricey but they do everything I want them to and work truly as they claim and even better. My complaint about the handle is two things. First, within the first week of owning it, the handle cracked and split. Not sure how or why but it did. I probably should have returned it but didn't want the hassle. Some of the handle issues I have are just my personal preference, I just like the one without the handle better. But functionally, there's a flaw I think. This is a travel mug, presumably intended to be used in cars. We have three cars and in all three, when the mug is in a cup holder, the handle prevents it from going all the way down into the holder because the handle's length hits the edge of the holder. The result is that the cup is not as stably secured as it should be. This seems like a very knowable design flaw to me and renders an otherwise very good mug less useful.

Functionally, this thermos travel mug works great. Keeps coffee really hot which I like. And it does not leak as advertised. I bought <hl> two <hl> of these mugs, one with a handle, one without. I love the one without the handle and just bought two more. I know they are pricey but they do everything I want them to and work truly as they claim and even better. My complaint about the handle is two things. First, within the first week of owning it, the handle cracked and split. Not sure how or why but it did. I probably should have returned it but didn't want the hassle. Some of the handle issues I have are just my personal preference, I just like the one without the handle better. But functionally, there's a flaw I think. This is a travel mug, presumably intended to be used in cars. We have three cars and in all three, when the mug is in a cup holder, the handle prevents it from going all the way down into the holder because the handle's length hits the edge of the holder. The result is that the cup is not as stably secured as it should be. This seems like a very knowable design flaw to me and renders an otherwise very good mug less useful.


Question: What language was the instructions pamphlet written in?

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: Japanese

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. <hl> The instruction pamphlet that it came with is in Japanese only so that's no help. <hl> 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.

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 <hl> Japanese <hl> 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.


Question: Where has Oxo branched off too?

Oxo makes great tools for the kitchen, and we have a buch of them. They have lately branched out into the bathroom, to very good effect. This hanger has eliminated the weekly forest of wire hanger that use to appear in our bathroom when my wife washes her "delicates". By "delicates" I mean bras. OMG, they used to be all over the place, there simply wasn't enough space to hang them all (we live in a small apartment in the big city). Now there's plenty of room ,and it's well organized. The clips hold items securely, giving them just enough space to all dry at the same rate. The hinge in the middle is essential if you have one of those curved shower curtain rods (we do) and is also useful for folding the device for storage. As usual for Oxo, the drier is very well made and looks like it will last for years. I finally threw away the bunch of ugly hangers we kept around - good riddance. Highly recommended.

Answer: the bathroom

Oxo makes great tools for the kitchen, and we have a buch of them. <hl> They have lately branched out into the bathroom , to very good effect. <hl> This hanger has eliminated the weekly forest of wire hanger that use to appear in our bathroom when my wife washes her "delicates". By "delicates" I mean bras. OMG, they used to be all over the place, there simply wasn't enough space to hang them all (we live in a small apartment in the big city). Now there's plenty of room ,and it's well organized. The clips hold items securely, giving them just enough space to all dry at the same rate. The hinge in the middle is essential if you have one of those curved shower curtain rods (we do) and is also useful for folding the device for storage. As usual for Oxo, the drier is very well made and looks like it will last for years. I finally threw away the bunch of ugly hangers we kept around - good riddance. Highly recommended.

Oxo makes great tools for the kitchen, and we have a buch of them. They have lately branched out into <hl> the bathroom <hl>, to very good effect. This hanger has eliminated the weekly forest of wire hanger that use to appear in our bathroom when my wife washes her "delicates". By "delicates" I mean bras. OMG, they used to be all over the place, there simply wasn't enough space to hang them all (we live in a small apartment in the big city). Now there's plenty of room ,and it's well organized. The clips hold items securely, giving them just enough space to all dry at the same rate. The hinge in the middle is essential if you have one of those curved shower curtain rods (we do) and is also useful for folding the device for storage. As usual for Oxo, the drier is very well made and looks like it will last for years. I finally threw away the bunch of ugly hangers we kept around - good riddance. Highly recommended.

They have lately branched out into <hl> the bathroom <hl> , to very good effect.


Question: What did the set sell for 7 months ago?

I purchased this set about 7 months ago when it sold for $62.99. So my first bit of advice is to wait for a sale.Many glowing reviews on this set. The Cuisinart Chef's Classic line is very affordable, and well regarded for the price (there was a review in CooksIllustrated). Handles are very comfortable. And if the pots/pans become discolored by heat, just use BKF (Bar Keeper's Friend) to make them look new again.To round out the set, get a 2-quart saucepan and a 12" skillet... TJ Max/Marshalls has great prices on open stock.

Answer: $62.99

<hl> I purchased this set about 7 months ago when it sold for $62.99 . <hl> So my first bit of advice is to wait for a sale. Many glowing reviews on this set. The Cuisinart Chef's Classic line is very affordable, and well regarded for the price (there was a review in CooksIllustrated). Handles are very comfortable. And if the pots/pans become discolored by heat, just use BKF (Bar Keeper's Friend) to make them look new again. To round out the set, get a 2-quart saucepan and a 12" skillet... TJ Max/Marshalls has great prices on open stock.

I purchased this set about 7 months ago when it sold for <hl> $62.99 <hl>. So my first bit of advice is to wait for a sale.Many glowing reviews on this set. The Cuisinart Chef's Classic line is very affordable, and well regarded for the price (there was a review in CooksIllustrated). Handles are very comfortable. And if the pots/pans become discolored by heat, just use BKF (Bar Keeper's Friend) to make them look new again.To round out the set, get a 2-quart saucepan and a 12" skillet... TJ Max/Marshalls has great prices on open stock.

I purchased this set about 7 months ago when it sold for <hl> $62.99 <hl> .


Question: When should we expect an updated review?

It's been about a month so I will have to post an updated part of this review in 5 months or so. But so far, these pillows are great. Definitely hotel-quality and definitely durable. My fiance is the "pilowhammer" type and will usually have to fold them in half to make them firm enough. With these pillows, he is no longer tossing and turning adjusting, it's a full night of wakeless sleep. And after a month they are just as firm as the day we got them. I've been looking for good pillows for years and finally found them! (Be sure to pick the firm type, it's still soft as a cloud.)

Answer: 5 months or so

<hl> It's been about a month so I will have to post an updated part of this review in 5 months or so . <hl> But so far, these pillows are great. Definitely hotel-quality and definitely durable. My fiance is the "pilowhammer" type and will usually have to fold them in half to make them firm enough. With these pillows, he is no longer tossing and turning adjusting, it's a full night of wakeless sleep. And after a month they are just as firm as the day we got them. I've been looking for good pillows for years and finally found them! (Be sure to pick the firm type, it's still soft as a cloud.)

It's been about a month so I will have to post an updated part of this review in <hl> 5 months or so <hl>. But so far, these pillows are great. Definitely hotel-quality and definitely durable. My fiance is the "pilowhammer" type and will usually have to fold them in half to make them firm enough. With these pillows, he is no longer tossing and turning adjusting, it's a full night of wakeless sleep. And after a month they are just as firm as the day we got them. I've been looking for good pillows for years and finally found them! (Be sure to pick the firm type, it's still soft as a cloud.)

It's been about a month so I will have to post an updated part of this review in <hl> 5 months or so <hl> .


Question: What kind of pizza can  it handle?

The only issue I have with this, is it beeps (and loudly too) every time you push a button. If you hit the button to change the time or temp it beeps, it beeps when it's hit the preheat temperature, it beeps when you hit start or stop, it's crazy.I did order another rack for about $16 from the customer support number. I love everything but the beeps, it can handle a frozen pizza (just turn it half way through the cooking time). Heats up quick and even, timer is accurate but does not double as a clock. Lots of room without taking up a lot of counter space. Could use a longer cord now that I think about it. Good buy for the money though.

Answer: frozen pizza

The only issue I have with this, is it beeps (and loudly too) every time you push a button. If you hit the button to change the time or temp it beeps, it beeps when it's hit the preheat temperature, it beeps when you hit start or stop, it's crazy. I did order another rack for about $16 from the customer support number. <hl> I love everything but the beeps, it can handle a frozen pizza (just turn it half way through the cooking time). <hl> Heats up quick and even, timer is accurate but does not double as a clock. Lots of room without taking up a lot of counter space. Could use a longer cord now that I think about it. Good buy for the money though.

The only issue I have with this, is it beeps (and loudly too) every time you push a button. If you hit the button to change the time or temp it beeps, it beeps when it's hit the preheat temperature, it beeps when you hit start or stop, it's crazy.I did order another rack for about $16 from the customer support number. I love everything but the beeps, it can handle a <hl> frozen pizza <hl> (just turn it half way through the cooking time). Heats up quick and even, timer is accurate but does not double as a clock. Lots of room without taking up a lot of counter space. Could use a longer cord now that I think about it. Good buy for the money though.


Question: How many times a week can you use this

I don't see why this product is getting so many bad reviews.I've owned one for over five years that finally wore out after three or more times use per week.I decided to buy the Cuisinart because it had better reviews, last time I'll listen to the reviews here.The Oster is hands down a better unit and is cheaper to boot.The Oster has more power and chops much closer to the bottom of the bowl.I returned the Cuisinart in trade for a new Oster. It appears to be exactly the same as the one that served me so well for several years.

Answer: three or more times use per week

I don't see why this product is getting so many bad reviews. <hl> I've owned one for over five years that finally wore out after three or more times use per week .I decided to buy the Cuisinart because it had better reviews, last time I'll listen to the reviews here. <hl> The Oster is hands down a better unit and is cheaper to boot. The Oster has more power and chops much closer to the bottom of the bowl. I returned the Cuisinart in trade for a new Oster. It appears to be exactly the same as the one that served me so well for several years.

I don't see why this product is getting so many bad reviews.I've owned one for over five years that finally wore out after <hl> three or more times use per week <hl>.I decided to buy the Cuisinart because it had better reviews, last time I'll listen to the reviews here.The Oster is hands down a better unit and is cheaper to boot.The Oster has more power and chops much closer to the bottom of the bowl.I returned the Cuisinart in trade for a new Oster. It appears to be exactly the same as the one that served me so well for several years.

I've owned one for over five years that finally wore out after <hl> three or more times use per week <hl> .I decided to buy the Cuisinart because it had better reviews, last time I'll listen to the reviews here.


Question: Compared to Vicks which produces more moisture?

I have this and Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier. Both very convenient to use in bedrooms. Crane produces more moisture than Vicks. I'm going to by another one for office. Note that they are not absolutely quiet. But they are much more quieter than our AC system.Update:I have 3 of this units. They are good. But one of them stopped working today. I think it last 1 year. I'm reducing the stars.Update:I found out that it does not work because of the broken thermostat switch. It was torn by scum. I bought a new one from the Internet and replaced it. Now it work like a new.

Answer: Crane produces more moisture than Vicks

I have this and Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier. Both very convenient to use in bedrooms. <hl> Crane produces more moisture than Vicks . <hl> I'm going to by another one for office. Note that they are not absolutely quiet. But they are much more quieter than our AC system. Update:I have 3 of this units. They are good. But one of them stopped working today. I think it last 1 year. I'm reducing the stars. Update:I found out that it does not work because of the broken thermostat switch. It was torn by scum. I bought a new one from the Internet and replaced it. Now it work like a new.

I have this and Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier. Both very convenient to use in bedrooms. <hl> Crane produces more moisture than Vicks <hl>. I'm going to by another one for office. Note that they are not absolutely quiet. But they are much more quieter than our AC system.Update:I have 3 of this units. They are good. But one of them stopped working today. I think it last 1 year. I'm reducing the stars.Update:I found out that it does not work because of the broken thermostat switch. It was torn by scum. I bought a new one from the Internet and replaced it. Now it work like a new.

<hl> Crane produces more moisture than Vicks <hl> .


Question: What is considered to be well written?

What I like:1. easy on my latex free dishwashing gloves which are not cheap.2. well written instructions/pictures. a bit tricky at first, but a breeze now3. it stays clean. The blade does not get gooky with dried food and require cleaning4. as easy to crank as any other manuel. electricity free and fits in a drawer5. even works on pop-top cansWhat I don't like - keep your old manual around1. does not work on all cans, especially those really small2. can not use lid to drain liquids. while this may be good for tuna in decreasing the amount of mayo, it's a problem with fruits and other canned goods.I know a product should only get 5 stars if I have no dislikes, but this met my requirements for it 100%. I wanted a manual can opener that would help encourage me to recylce more.As far as durability, I'll have to wait and see. Just got it for Christmas 2009.10/2011 I still love this and it has held up very well.

Answer: instructions

well written instructions /pictures.

What I like:1. easy on my latex free dishwashing gloves which are not cheap.2. <hl> well written instructions /pictures. <hl> a bit tricky at first, but a breeze now3. it stays clean. The blade does not get gooky with dried food and require cleaning4. as easy to crank as any other manuel. electricity free and fits in a drawer5. even works on pop-top cansWhat I don't like - keep your old manual around1. does not work on all cans, especially those really small2. can not use lid to drain liquids. while this may be good for tuna in decreasing the amount of mayo, it's a problem with fruits and other canned goods. I know a product should only get 5 stars if I have no dislikes, but this met my requirements for it 100%. I wanted a manual can opener that would help encourage me to recylce more. As far as durability, I'll have to wait and see. Just got it for Christmas 2009.10/2011 I still love this and it has held up very well.

What I like:1. easy on my latex free dishwashing gloves which are not cheap.2. well written <hl> instructions <hl>/pictures. a bit tricky at first, but a breeze now3. it stays clean. The blade does not get gooky with dried food and require cleaning4. as easy to crank as any other manuel. electricity free and fits in a drawer5. even works on pop-top cansWhat I don't like - keep your old manual around1. does not work on all cans, especially those really small2. can not use lid to drain liquids. while this may be good for tuna in decreasing the amount of mayo, it's a problem with fruits and other canned goods.I know a product should only get 5 stars if I have no dislikes, but this met my requirements for it 100%. I wanted a manual can opener that would help encourage me to recylce more.As far as durability, I'll have to wait and see. Just got it for Christmas 2009.10/2011 I still love this and it has held up very well.

well written <hl> instructions <hl> /pictures.


Question: Which area is constructed of very good materials?

The dial is very large which I like so it can be read easily. The housing seem to be made of good quality materials. I like the fact that I don't have to look up cooking time because it's on the face of the dial.

Answer: housing

The dial is very large which I like so it can be read easily. <hl> The housing seem to be made of good quality materials. <hl> I like the fact that I don't have to look up cooking time because it's on the face of the dial.

The dial is very large which I like so it can be read easily. The <hl> housing <hl> seem to be made of good quality materials. I like the fact that I don't have to look up cooking time because it's on the face of the dial.


Question: how do you open the canister on this vacuum cleaner?

This compact vacuum cleaner as several cool features to recommend it. First of all is the new canister. Unlike old cordless vacuums with messy canisters that always manage to get dirt on the floor, this one keeps the mess to a minimum with a button that pops the canister open at the bottom but does not require you to take it completely off. This feature allows you to empty it easier and with less mess. The retractable nozzle keeps you from storing attachments. While the weight is a touch heavy, the suction power is good and makes up for it. Overall, I am very pleased with this vacuum.

Answer: a button

This compact vacuum cleaner as several cool features to recommend it. First of all is the new canister. <hl> Unlike old cordless vacuums with messy canisters that always manage to get dirt on the floor, this one keeps the mess to a minimum with a button that pops the canister open at the bottom but does not require you to take it completely off. <hl> This feature allows you to empty it easier and with less mess. The retractable nozzle keeps you from storing attachments. While the weight is a touch heavy, the suction power is good and makes up for it. Overall, I am very pleased with this vacuum.

This compact vacuum cleaner as several cool features to recommend it. First of all is the new canister. Unlike old cordless vacuums with messy canisters that always manage to get dirt on the floor, this one keeps the mess to a minimum with <hl> a button <hl> that pops the canister open at the bottom but does not require you to take it completely off. This feature allows you to empty it easier and with less mess. The retractable nozzle keeps you from storing attachments. While the weight is a touch heavy, the suction power is good and makes up for it. Overall, I am very pleased with this vacuum.


Question: how much did the grinder cost?

Having ground coffee for over 40 years, this is one of the best. Does the job just fine. Is easily adjustable. Can clean burrs with relative ease. Not too loud. Probably as silent as practicable, given the task. My only concern is the electronics. What happens if they go? How much to repair? At $200 a pop, you simply don't throw it out. At least, I don't.Update: This grinder is under powered. I returned the first one because it regularly needed to be thoroughly cleaned out before it would work again. What is regularly? How about every few days or after 3 or four grinds. The second one is now doing the same thing only worse. Looks nice but ................Breville also gave me a hard time about returning it the first time until I became very firm. When you speak to a rep, they tell you what to do to make the grinder work. I can always get the grinder to work today after I clean it but tomorrow is the question. Do you use oily beans, they ask? What difference should that make to a $200 grinder? Those beans never bothered my Braun or Kitchen Aide burr machines. Bottom line, this is a very pretty grinder that's over priced and under powered.

Answer: 200

Having ground coffee for over 40 years, this is one of the best. Does the job just fine. Is easily adjustable. Can clean burrs with relative ease. Not too loud. Probably as silent as practicable, given the task. My only concern is the electronics. What happens if they go? How much to repair? <hl> At $ 200 a pop, you simply don't throw it out. <hl> At least, I don't. Update: This grinder is under powered. I returned the first one because it regularly needed to be thoroughly cleaned out before it would work again. What is regularly? How about every few days or after 3 or four grinds. The second one is now doing the same thing only worse. Looks nice but ................Breville also gave me a hard time about returning it the first time until I became very firm. When you speak to a rep, they tell you what to do to make the grinder work. I can always get the grinder to work today after I clean it but tomorrow is the question. Do you use oily beans, they ask? What difference should that make to a $200 grinder? Those beans never bothered my Braun or Kitchen Aide burr machines. Bottom line, this is a very pretty grinder that's over priced and under powered.

Having ground coffee for over 40 years, this is one of the best. Does the job just fine. Is easily adjustable. Can clean burrs with relative ease. Not too loud. Probably as silent as practicable, given the task. My only concern is the electronics. What happens if they go? How much to repair? At $<hl> 200 <hl> a pop, you simply don't throw it out. At least, I don't.Update: This grinder is under powered. I returned the first one because it regularly needed to be thoroughly cleaned out before it would work again. What is regularly? How about every few days or after 3 or four grinds. The second one is now doing the same thing only worse. Looks nice but ................Breville also gave me a hard time about returning it the first time until I became very firm. When you speak to a rep, they tell you what to do to make the grinder work. I can always get the grinder to work today after I clean it but tomorrow is the question. Do you use oily beans, they ask? What difference should that make to a $200 grinder? Those beans never bothered my Braun or Kitchen Aide burr machines. Bottom line, this is a very pretty grinder that's over priced and under powered.

At $ <hl> 200 <hl> a pop, you simply don't throw it out.


Question: Why does the writer strain their oil?

First of all it's hard to find a funnel that is not plastic. I have plenty of those. This one is great, with the strainer that comes with it. I bought 2 of them...one for me and one for my daughter. I deep fry and the oil is expensive so I reuse it but it needs to be strained. Prior to buying this funnel I used cheesecloth as the strainer. It usually was a big mess. And it's perfect for straining broth or gravies. It's very useful, and you couldn't beat the price.

Answer: oil is expensive

First of all it's hard to find a funnel that is not plastic. I have plenty of those. This one is great, with the strainer that comes with it. I bought 2 of them...one for me and one for my daughter. <hl> I deep fry and the oil is expensive so I reuse it but it needs to be strained. <hl> Prior to buying this funnel I used cheesecloth as the strainer. It usually was a big mess. And it's perfect for straining broth or gravies. It's very useful, and you couldn't beat the price.

First of all it's hard to find a funnel that is not plastic. I have plenty of those. This one is great, with the strainer that comes with it. I bought 2 of them...one for me and one for my daughter. I deep fry and the <hl> oil is expensive <hl> so I reuse it but it needs to be strained. Prior to buying this funnel I used cheesecloth as the strainer. It usually was a big mess. And it's perfect for straining broth or gravies. It's very useful, and you couldn't beat the price.


Question: What material are the washclothes made from?

Cotton washcloths--4 mixed pretty colors as shown & described. Hand washed as they bleed first time it says, but seemed ok to me....will always hand wash, to not subject them to washing machine water turbulence, although should hold up in it. Would re-order if ever needed to, but these are PLENTY and just right for thickness---NOT TOO thick. NOT irregulars....retain shape. No signs after first wash of falling apart. If washcloths ever go bad, will do review update & re-rate stars. I recommend as better than the average washcloth, as very usable for different things and at various locations. Shower-1, Wash basin for face-1, Dry basin & counter-1, Kitchen sink for dishes-1, Dry sink & counter-1 General cleaning of areas-1. Nice for gift. My colors; 3 pink, 3 green, 4 blue, 1 tan (received 11, not 10). No shrinkage. Note; thick/plush ones quite expensive, hard to hold & use, hold too much water/suds, although look great just to show them off, and fluff gives poor scrubbing. Buy, as good price. YES, ribbon nice touch. Exactly right for me.

Answer: Cotton

<hl> Cotton washcloths--4 mixed pretty colors as shown & described. <hl> Hand washed as they bleed first time it says, but seemed ok to me....will always hand wash, to not subject them to washing machine water turbulence, although should hold up in it. Would re-order if ever needed to, but these are PLENTY and just right for thickness---NOT TOO thick. NOT irregulars....retain shape. No signs after first wash of falling apart. If washcloths ever go bad, will do review update & re-rate stars. I recommend as better than the average washcloth, as very usable for different things and at various locations. Shower-1, Wash basin for face-1, Dry basin & counter-1, Kitchen sink for dishes-1, Dry sink & counter-1 General cleaning of areas-1. Nice for gift. My colors; 3 pink, 3 green, 4 blue, 1 tan (received 11, not 10). No shrinkage. Note; thick/plush ones quite expensive, hard to hold & use, hold too much water/suds, although look great just to show them off, and fluff gives poor scrubbing. Buy, as good price. YES, ribbon nice touch. Exactly right for me.

<hl> Cotton <hl> washcloths--4 mixed pretty colors as shown & described. Hand washed as they bleed first time it says, but seemed ok to me....will always hand wash, to not subject them to washing machine water turbulence, although should hold up in it. Would re-order if ever needed to, but these are PLENTY and just right for thickness---NOT TOO thick. NOT irregulars....retain shape. No signs after first wash of falling apart. If washcloths ever go bad, will do review update & re-rate stars. I recommend as better than the average washcloth, as very usable for different things and at various locations. Shower-1, Wash basin for face-1, Dry basin & counter-1, Kitchen sink for dishes-1, Dry sink & counter-1 General cleaning of areas-1. Nice for gift. My colors; 3 pink, 3 green, 4 blue, 1 tan (received 11, not 10). No shrinkage. Note; thick/plush ones quite expensive, hard to hold & use, hold too much water/suds, although look great just to show them off, and fluff gives poor scrubbing. Buy, as good price. YES, ribbon nice touch. Exactly right for me.


Question: Where were these items made?

I was looking for something to put my soap in without it going slimy. It took a long time, but at last I found the answer to my problem. I ordered two, and was very surprised to receive them so soon, they only took 4 days. I couldn't wait to see what they looked like. I'd read that some reviewers weren't happy with theirs as the wooden slats were poorly positioned.The first one I opened was perfect, quite heavy, also nice and large, would fit any soap.The second soap dish wasn't perfect, two of the wooden slats at the end, were positioned closer together than the rest, but that's OK, I can live with that. Like many products in the USA, they are made in China, they look just like in the picture.I'm a little concerned about how long the wooden parts will last, they are not varnished, but for now, I'm happy I have a place for my soap, and don't have to worry about getting my sinks messy.***UPDATE***I've only had them a few months and now I have another soap problem, some of the slats have come unglued. I wish the inserts were plastic, and that would be the end of the problem.

Answer: China

I was looking for something to put my soap in without it going slimy. It took a long time, but at last I found the answer to my problem. I ordered two, and was very surprised to receive them so soon, they only took 4 days. I couldn't wait to see what they looked like. I'd read that some reviewers weren't happy with theirs as the wooden slats were poorly positioned. The first one I opened was perfect, quite heavy, also nice and large, would fit any soap. The second soap dish wasn't perfect, two of the wooden slats at the end, were positioned closer together than the rest, but that's OK, I can live with that. <hl> Like many products in the USA, they are made in China , they look just like in the picture. <hl> I'm a little concerned about how long the wooden parts will last, they are not varnished, but for now, I'm happy I have a place for my soap, and don't have to worry about getting my sinks messy.***UPDATE***I've only had them a few months and now I have another soap problem, some of the slats have come unglued. I wish the inserts were plastic, and that would be the end of the problem.

I was looking for something to put my soap in without it going slimy. It took a long time, but at last I found the answer to my problem. I ordered two, and was very surprised to receive them so soon, they only took 4 days. I couldn't wait to see what they looked like. I'd read that some reviewers weren't happy with theirs as the wooden slats were poorly positioned.The first one I opened was perfect, quite heavy, also nice and large, would fit any soap.The second soap dish wasn't perfect, two of the wooden slats at the end, were positioned closer together than the rest, but that's OK, I can live with that. Like many products in the USA, they are made in <hl> China <hl>, they look just like in the picture.I'm a little concerned about how long the wooden parts will last, they are not varnished, but for now, I'm happy I have a place for my soap, and don't have to worry about getting my sinks messy.***UPDATE***I've only had them a few months and now I have another soap problem, some of the slats have come unglued. I wish the inserts were plastic, and that would be the end of the problem.

Like many products in the USA, they are made in <hl> China <hl> , they look just like in the picture.


Question: What item was going slimy with no good place to store it?

Answer: soap

<hl> I was looking for something to put my soap in without it going slimy. <hl> It took a long time, but at last I found the answer to my problem. I ordered two, and was very surprised to receive them so soon, they only took 4 days. I couldn't wait to see what they looked like. I'd read that some reviewers weren't happy with theirs as the wooden slats were poorly positioned. The first one I opened was perfect, quite heavy, also nice and large, would fit any soap. The second soap dish wasn't perfect, two of the wooden slats at the end, were positioned closer together than the rest, but that's OK, I can live with that. Like many products in the USA, they are made in China, they look just like in the picture. I'm a little concerned about how long the wooden parts will last, they are not varnished, but for now, I'm happy I have a place for my soap, and don't have to worry about getting my sinks messy.***UPDATE***I've only had them a few months and now I have another soap problem, some of the slats have come unglued. I wish the inserts were plastic, and that would be the end of the problem.

I was looking for something to put my <hl> soap <hl> in without it going slimy. It took a long time, but at last I found the answer to my problem. I ordered two, and was very surprised to receive them so soon, they only took 4 days. I couldn't wait to see what they looked like. I'd read that some reviewers weren't happy with theirs as the wooden slats were poorly positioned.The first one I opened was perfect, quite heavy, also nice and large, would fit any soap.The second soap dish wasn't perfect, two of the wooden slats at the end, were positioned closer together than the rest, but that's OK, I can live with that. Like many products in the USA, they are made in China, they look just like in the picture.I'm a little concerned about how long the wooden parts will last, they are not varnished, but for now, I'm happy I have a place for my soap, and don't have to worry about getting my sinks messy.***UPDATE***I've only had them a few months and now I have another soap problem, some of the slats have come unglued. I wish the inserts were plastic, and that would be the end of the problem.


Question: Why did he hate this unit before?

I bought this heater before got a bad one and I really did not give it a chance I lived in a very drafty home. I read all the write ups about and deceiced to give it another try. I am very happy I did this one works well even in the drafty home it just takes time for this heater to heat a large area but if it is well insulated it will heat a whole two bedroom apartment I have moved from that drafty place I had two oil heaters and this iliving and a gas furnice for a week this was able to make a small room comfortable but in the insulated apartment it is amazing when it is not real cold out it heats the whole house with out the home heater I like the heat better than a gas heater it heats a 12 X 13 room very well next winter I plan to purchase another one and heat this whole apartment with two it is just too big for one when it gets down to the teens. Over all I am very pleased.

Answer: got a bad one

<hl> I bought this heater before got a bad one and I really did not give it a chance I lived in a very drafty home. <hl> I read all the write ups about and deceiced to give it another try. I am very happy I did this one works well even in the drafty home it just takes time for this heater to heat a large area but if it is well insulated it will heat a whole two bedroom apartment I have moved from that drafty place I had two oil heaters and this iliving and a gas furnice for a week this was able to make a small room comfortable but in the insulated apartment it is amazing when it is not real cold out it heats the whole house with out the home heater I like the heat better than a gas heater it heats a 12 X 13 room very well next winter I plan to purchase another one and heat this whole apartment with two it is just too big for one when it gets down to the teens. Over all I am very pleased.

I bought this heater before <hl> got a bad one <hl> and I really did not give it a chance I lived in a very drafty home. I read all the write ups about and deceiced to give it another try. I am very happy I did this one works well even in the drafty home it just takes time for this heater to heat a large area but if it is well insulated it will heat a whole two bedroom apartment I have moved from that drafty place I had two oil heaters and this iliving and a gas furnice for a week this was able to make a small room comfortable but in the insulated apartment it is amazing when it is not real cold out it heats the whole house with out the home heater I like the heat better than a gas heater it heats a 12 X 13 room very well next winter I plan to purchase another one and heat this whole apartment with two it is just too big for one when it gets down to the teens. Over all I am very pleased.


Question: Why does the writer vacuum a lot of hair?

Good suction, plenty of accessories and reasonably light weight. I'm not going to pretend that it makes vacuuming the house any more pleasurable but it is definitely a lot easier than wrestling with the Dyson, which got nicknamed "The Beast" soon after its arrival. It is also delightful to have a bagged vacuum again that allows me to vacuum the entire house multiple times without having to empty the bag, unlike the Dyson which had to be emptied three times for one cleaning. (I do have three Rottweilers, so we don't lack for hair on the floor). As some others have said, the cord is a trifle short but luckily, I have an abundance of outlets and if that's its biggest flaw, I can't complain too much. I think the price is quite reasonable considering all that you get.

Answer: three Rottweilers

Good suction, plenty of accessories and reasonably light weight. I'm not going to pretend that it makes vacuuming the house any more pleasurable but it is definitely a lot easier than wrestling with the Dyson, which got nicknamed "The Beast" soon after its arrival. It is also delightful to have a bagged vacuum again that allows me to vacuum the entire house multiple times without having to empty the bag, unlike the Dyson which had to be emptied three times for one cleaning. <hl> (I do have three Rottweilers , so we don't lack for hair on the floor). <hl> As some others have said, the cord is a trifle short but luckily, I have an abundance of outlets and if that's its biggest flaw, I can't complain too much. I think the price is quite reasonable considering all that you get.

Good suction, plenty of accessories and reasonably light weight. I'm not going to pretend that it makes vacuuming the house any more pleasurable but it is definitely a lot easier than wrestling with the Dyson, which got nicknamed "The Beast" soon after its arrival. It is also delightful to have a bagged vacuum again that allows me to vacuum the entire house multiple times without having to empty the bag, unlike the Dyson which had to be emptied three times for one cleaning. (I do have <hl> three Rottweilers <hl>, so we don't lack for hair on the floor). As some others have said, the cord is a trifle short but luckily, I have an abundance of outlets and if that's its biggest flaw, I can't complain too much. I think the price is quite reasonable considering all that you get.

(I do have <hl> three Rottweilers <hl> , so we don't lack for hair on the floor).


Question: What's wrong with the bottom shelf rack?

I like Zenith products because you are getting a good product for a decent price and they are pretty durable which is nice for bathroom use.Pros-heavy duty--looks nice--good for removing bathtub/shower clutter--I have had the product for over a month and have not yet noticed any rust.Cons-slides down shower head but does not fall off, not hard thing to fix but annoying--bottom shelf of rack is small in height so it does not fix much, more for razor, bar of soap and very small bottles--shampoo bottles barely fit on the top rack, this is probably because I have a large custom shower head, so if you have a large shower head you may want to find another product-

Answer: small in height

I like Zenith products because you are getting a good product for a decent price and they are pretty durable which is nice for bathroom use. Pros-heavy duty--looks nice--good for removing bathtub/shower clutter--I have had the product for over a month and have not yet noticed any rust. <hl> Cons-slides down shower head but does not fall off, not hard thing to fix but annoying--bottom shelf of rack is small in height so it does not fix much, more for razor, bar of soap and very small bottles--shampoo bottles barely fit on the top rack, this is probably because I have a large custom shower head, so if you have a large shower head you may want to find another product- <hl>

I like Zenith products because you are getting a good product for a decent price and they are pretty durable which is nice for bathroom use.Pros-heavy duty--looks nice--good for removing bathtub/shower clutter--I have had the product for over a month and have not yet noticed any rust.Cons-slides down shower head but does not fall off, not hard thing to fix but annoying--bottom shelf of rack is <hl> small in height <hl> so it does not fix much, more for razor, bar of soap and very small bottles--shampoo bottles barely fit on the top rack, this is probably because I have a large custom shower head, so if you have a large shower head you may want to find another product-


Question: What about the new vacuum is delightful?

Answer: bagged vacuum

Good suction, plenty of accessories and reasonably light weight. I'm not going to pretend that it makes vacuuming the house any more pleasurable but it is definitely a lot easier than wrestling with the Dyson, which got nicknamed "The Beast" soon after its arrival. <hl> It is also delightful to have a bagged vacuum again that allows me to vacuum the entire house multiple times without having to empty the bag, unlike the Dyson which had to be emptied three times for one cleaning. <hl> (I do have three Rottweilers, so we don't lack for hair on the floor). As some others have said, the cord is a trifle short but luckily, I have an abundance of outlets and if that's its biggest flaw, I can't complain too much. I think the price is quite reasonable considering all that you get.

Good suction, plenty of accessories and reasonably light weight. I'm not going to pretend that it makes vacuuming the house any more pleasurable but it is definitely a lot easier than wrestling with the Dyson, which got nicknamed "The Beast" soon after its arrival. It is also delightful to have a <hl> bagged vacuum <hl> again that allows me to vacuum the entire house multiple times without having to empty the bag, unlike the Dyson which had to be emptied three times for one cleaning. (I do have three Rottweilers, so we don't lack for hair on the floor). As some others have said, the cord is a trifle short but luckily, I have an abundance of outlets and if that's its biggest flaw, I can't complain too much. I think the price is quite reasonable considering all that you get.


Question: How do the attachments connect to the vacuum?

It does what a vacumn should do - it really sucks!! I love that the head is small enough to reach between and under things! I also love the way the attachments clip on, rather than just slip on. They stay on even you get caught on something under the furniture (ever have that little nozzle pull of when it is way under something!? What a pain trying to reach that!) Love the telescoping arm too. It is not too heavy, so it is easy to use on stairs and you hardly even know it is following you when it rolls behind you. I have had an upright Dyson for at least 6-7 years, but hated using the attachments - if you have ever tried using them on stairs or to get under furniture, you would understand. I still love my upright and will continue to use it for main areas, but the cannister is much more versatile. If I had to give up one - it would be the upright, so if you don't have either and cannot decide - the cannister will fill all your needs, whereas the upright is only really good for main areas and open spaces.

Answer: clip on

It does what a vacumn should do - it really sucks!! I love that the head is small enough to reach between and under things! <hl> I also love the way the attachments clip on , rather than just slip on. <hl> They stay on even you get caught on something under the furniture (ever have that little nozzle pull of when it is way under something!? What a pain trying to reach that!) Love the telescoping arm too. It is not too heavy, so it is easy to use on stairs and you hardly even know it is following you when it rolls behind you. I have had an upright Dyson for at least 6-7 years, but hated using the attachments - if you have ever tried using them on stairs or to get under furniture, you would understand. I still love my upright and will continue to use it for main areas, but the cannister is much more versatile. If I had to give up one - it would be the upright, so if you don't have either and cannot decide - the cannister will fill all your needs, whereas the upright is only really good for main areas and open spaces.

It does what a vacumn should do - it really sucks!! I love that the head is small enough to reach between and under things! I also love the way the attachments <hl> clip on <hl>, rather than just slip on. They stay on even you get caught on something under the furniture (ever have that little nozzle pull of when it is way under something!? What a pain trying to reach that!) Love the telescoping arm too. It is not too heavy, so it is easy to use on stairs and you hardly even know it is following you when it rolls behind you. I have had an upright Dyson for at least 6-7 years, but hated using the attachments - if you have ever tried using them on stairs or to get under furniture, you would understand. I still love my upright and will continue to use it for main areas, but the cannister is much more versatile. If I had to give up one - it would be the upright, so if you don't have either and cannot decide - the cannister will fill all your needs, whereas the upright is only really good for main areas and open spaces.

I also love the way the attachments <hl> clip on <hl> , rather than just slip on.