Question: What was ordered?

I ordered these to complement16 Piece Pure White Ribbed Porcelain Dinnerware Set, I intended to use these a tea mugs. I liked the uniqueness of them but, when they arrived I realized that the handle is not well-balanced. The handle will accommodate a large hand but, the curve makes it awkward. The starburst pattern on the bottom was a surprise - thought I should mention it. The dishes held up in the dishwasher, no chips or porcelain impurities noticed. The pour hole for the porcelain is located under the top portion of the handle, it is too visible - my eye was immediately drawn toward it.

Answer: 16 Piece Pure White Ribbed Porcelain Dinnerware Set

<hl> I ordered these to complement 16 Piece Pure White Ribbed Porcelain Dinnerware Set , I intended to use these a tea mugs. <hl> I liked the uniqueness of them but, when they arrived I realized that the handle is not well-balanced. The handle will accommodate a large hand but, the curve makes it awkward. The starburst pattern on the bottom was a surprise - thought I should mention it. The dishes held up in the dishwasher, no chips or porcelain impurities noticed. The pour hole for the porcelain is located under the top portion of the handle, it is too visible - my eye was immediately drawn toward it.

I ordered these to complement<hl> 16 Piece Pure White Ribbed Porcelain Dinnerware Set <hl>, I intended to use these a tea mugs. I liked the uniqueness of them but, when they arrived I realized that the handle is not well-balanced. The handle will accommodate a large hand but, the curve makes it awkward. The starburst pattern on the bottom was a surprise - thought I should mention it. The dishes held up in the dishwasher, no chips or porcelain impurities noticed. The pour hole for the porcelain is located under the top portion of the handle, it is too visible - my eye was immediately drawn toward it.

I ordered these to complement <hl> 16 Piece Pure White Ribbed Porcelain Dinnerware Set <hl> , I intended to use these a tea mugs.


Question: Why does the author enjoy the fact the product has 10 keys?

The good:1) 10 keys to enter time. It's quick and easy to set any time up to 99 minutes.2) Beeper keeps beeping until you turn it off - doesn't stop after a minute3) Loud enough beeper. Has a flashing LED too.4) Magnet strong enough (see below).The bad:1) on my example, when the beeper is running it seems to lose time on the clock. Not a lot, but over the course of a set of batteries it can be 40 minutes or so.2) It is completely non-obvious how to set the clock. If you don't set it, it reverts to a bogus time when it sits for more than a few minutes. It doesn't "lock" into timer mode. Hint: Press and hold "STOP" Then use the "START" button to cycle the flashing hours, "STOP" then minutes.3) If you set the time, but don't press start (for example, waiting for something to come to a boil) and it takes more than a couple minutes, the set time is cleared, and it goes back to clock mode so you have to enter your time again.4) The magnet is -barely- strong enough, and leaves scratches on my stainless hood.I've tried a bunch of different digital kitchen timers, and this one has stuck around longer than most. It's not clear why it is SO HARD to make a timer that is easy to use and sturdy, but it apparently is. It's not great, but it's not as bad as some.

Answer: It's quick and easy to set any time up to 99 minutes

The good:1) 10 keys to enter time. <hl> It's quick and easy to set any time up to 99 minutes .2) Beeper keeps beeping until you turn it off - doesn't stop after a minute3) <hl> Loud enough beeper. Has a flashing LED too.4) Magnet strong enough (see below).The bad:1) on my example, when the beeper is running it seems to lose time on the clock. Not a lot, but over the course of a set of batteries it can be 40 minutes or so.2) It is completely non-obvious how to set the clock. If you don't set it, it reverts to a bogus time when it sits for more than a few minutes. It doesn't "lock" into timer mode. Hint: Press and hold "STOP" Then use the "START" button to cycle the flashing hours, "STOP" then minutes.3) If you set the time, but don't press start (for example, waiting for something to come to a boil) and it takes more than a couple minutes, the set time is cleared, and it goes back to clock mode so you have to enter your time again.4) The magnet is -barely- strong enough, and leaves scratches on my stainless hood. I've tried a bunch of different digital kitchen timers, and this one has stuck around longer than most. It's not clear why it is SO HARD to make a timer that is easy to use and sturdy, but it apparently is. It's not great, but it's not as bad as some.

The good:1) 10 keys to enter time. <hl> It's quick and easy to set any time up to 99 minutes <hl>.2) Beeper keeps beeping until you turn it off - doesn't stop after a minute3) Loud enough beeper. Has a flashing LED too.4) Magnet strong enough (see below).The bad:1) on my example, when the beeper is running it seems to lose time on the clock. Not a lot, but over the course of a set of batteries it can be 40 minutes or so.2) It is completely non-obvious how to set the clock. If you don't set it, it reverts to a bogus time when it sits for more than a few minutes. It doesn't "lock" into timer mode. Hint: Press and hold "STOP" Then use the "START" button to cycle the flashing hours, "STOP" then minutes.3) If you set the time, but don't press start (for example, waiting for something to come to a boil) and it takes more than a couple minutes, the set time is cleared, and it goes back to clock mode so you have to enter your time again.4) The magnet is -barely- strong enough, and leaves scratches on my stainless hood.I've tried a bunch of different digital kitchen timers, and this one has stuck around longer than most. It's not clear why it is SO HARD to make a timer that is easy to use and sturdy, but it apparently is. It's not great, but it's not as bad as some.

<hl> It's quick and easy to set any time up to 99 minutes <hl> .2) Beeper keeps beeping until you turn it off - doesn't stop after a minute3)


Question: What is not an eyesore?

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

Answer: vacuum

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

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


Question: The person that was hired said that it would have been impossible for someone to put it together who couldn't what?

I really like the look of the cart so it was what I ordered, regardless of the previous reviews stating it was difficult to assemble. They were right, it was difficult especially when there were parts missing and the holes did not line up. The person I hired to put it together said and it would have been impossible for a person who couldn't have thought outside the box. He got it together, but it took a lot of work, two trips to the store, and it required a drill. This was not in the instructions. But once it was done...I really like it!!

Answer: thought outside the box

I really like the look of the cart so it was what I ordered, regardless of the previous reviews stating it was difficult to assemble. They were right, it was difficult especially when there were parts missing and the holes did not line up. <hl> The person I hired to put it together said and it would have been impossible for a person who couldn't have thought outside the box . <hl> He got it together, but it took a lot of work, two trips to the store, and it required a drill. This was not in the instructions. But once it was done...I really like it!!

I really like the look of the cart so it was what I ordered, regardless of the previous reviews stating it was difficult to assemble. They were right, it was difficult especially when there were parts missing and the holes did not line up. The person I hired to put it together said and it would have been impossible for a person who couldn't have <hl> thought outside the box <hl>. He got it together, but it took a lot of work, two trips to the store, and it required a drill. This was not in the instructions. But once it was done...I really like it!!

The person I hired to put it together said and it would have been impossible for a person who couldn't have <hl> thought outside the box <hl> .


Question: The Soleus Air sells for same price but what difference does it have?

We purchased one of these for our older daughter's room and it worked well, so well that we bought a second one for our other daughter's room. But within weeks the first one began to rattle. Over a year's use the rattle became noisier and noisier. One year later, it stopped working totally and we have since replaced it with a Soleus Air CFM-40 40-Pint Dehumidifier--Amazon sells it for about the same price and it is INCREDIBLY quiet--so much so that I have just bought a second one to use in my own bedroom at night.The second unit is still working, but it too is becoming noisier and we have noticed that the green power light is fading. I fully expect to have to replace this one as well.It's a pity because these units DO work well and they are wonderfully compact--why we bought them in the first place.But they clearly can't take long term heavy duty use.

Answer: INCREDIBLY quiet

We purchased one of these for our older daughter's room and it worked well, so well that we bought a second one for our other daughter's room. But within weeks the first one began to rattle. Over a year's use the rattle became noisier and noisier. <hl> One year later, it stopped working totally and we have since replaced it with a Soleus Air CFM-40 40-Pint Dehumidifier--Amazon sells it for about the same price and it is INCREDIBLY quiet --so much so that I have just bought a second one to use in my own bedroom at night. <hl> The second unit is still working, but it too is becoming noisier and we have noticed that the green power light is fading. I fully expect to have to replace this one as well. It's a pity because these units DO work well and they are wonderfully compact--why we bought them in the first place. But they clearly can't take long term heavy duty use.

We purchased one of these for our older daughter's room and it worked well, so well that we bought a second one for our other daughter's room. But within weeks the first one began to rattle. Over a year's use the rattle became noisier and noisier. One year later, it stopped working totally and we have since replaced it with a Soleus Air CFM-40 40-Pint Dehumidifier--Amazon sells it for about the same price and it is <hl> INCREDIBLY quiet <hl>--so much so that I have just bought a second one to use in my own bedroom at night.The second unit is still working, but it too is becoming noisier and we have noticed that the green power light is fading. I fully expect to have to replace this one as well.It's a pity because these units DO work well and they are wonderfully compact--why we bought them in the first place.But they clearly can't take long term heavy duty use.

One year later, it stopped working totally and we have since replaced it with a Soleus Air CFM-40 40-Pint Dehumidifier--Amazon sells it for about the same price and it is <hl> INCREDIBLY quiet <hl> --so much so that I have just bought a second one to use in my own bedroom at night.


Question: How did the water boil in the Boduem Bistro Large Electric Water Kettle?

I absolutely adored the Bodum Bistro Large Electric Water Kettle! It was the perfect addition to my classroom, especially with winter coming on. However, there is just a slight problem. If not watched closely, the pot tends to get overheated and smells like it is going to melt. Which in turn, makes it unsafe to use.The water boiled quickly and efficiently. My only problem was the fact that this product gets so hot that I am afraid of it melting or burning something down.The company in my opinion needs to safety test this product a bit more closely.Natalie S. for Amazon Vine

Answer: quickly and efficiently

I absolutely adored the Bodum Bistro Large Electric Water Kettle! It was the perfect addition to my classroom, especially with winter coming on. However, there is just a slight problem. If not watched closely, the pot tends to get overheated and smells like it is going to melt. Which in turn, makes it unsafe to use. <hl> The water boiled quickly and efficiently . <hl> My only problem was the fact that this product gets so hot that I am afraid of it melting or burning something down. The company in my opinion needs to safety test this product a bit more closely. Natalie S. for Amazon Vine

I absolutely adored the Bodum Bistro Large Electric Water Kettle! It was the perfect addition to my classroom, especially with winter coming on. However, there is just a slight problem. If not watched closely, the pot tends to get overheated and smells like it is going to melt. Which in turn, makes it unsafe to use.The water boiled <hl> quickly and efficiently <hl>. My only problem was the fact that this product gets so hot that I am afraid of it melting or burning something down.The company in my opinion needs to safety test this product a bit more closely.Natalie S. for Amazon Vine

The water boiled <hl> quickly and efficiently <hl> .


Question: According to the reviewer what would be more convenient if you don't have pets?

I have this floormate although I didn't purchase it through amazon. In my case it is a good product because with two dogs my floors get heavy traffic/petstains/hair/dirt tracking. I was previously using a rag mop which takes a lot of exertion and dreading on my part. This unit seems to pick up a lot of filth that mopping alone doesnt do as even when my floors looked clean the bin was filled with dirty water. If I could change some things I would have them lower the brushes a little, it doesn't always get the grout especiially the first time around, my solution for this is to spray cleaner onto the floor before to loosen up dirt and get everything wet before using the machine. I think that the bins should also be larger for both the solution dispenser and the dirty water collector, often times I haven't even finished one room before I have to refill the solution. I would also love it if the unit could scrub and vacuum the liquid seperately instead of at the same time. If you don't have pets and clean your floors regularly a simple spray mop would probably be more convenient or you might want to purchase something like this just to make sure that you truly wash away all the dirt every now and then.

Answer: a simple spray mop

I have this floormate although I didn't purchase it through amazon. In my case it is a good product because with two dogs my floors get heavy traffic/petstains/hair/dirt tracking. I was previously using a rag mop which takes a lot of exertion and dreading on my part. This unit seems to pick up a lot of filth that mopping alone doesnt do as even when my floors looked clean the bin was filled with dirty water. If I could change some things I would have them lower the brushes a little, it doesn't always get the grout especiially the first time around, my solution for this is to spray cleaner onto the floor before to loosen up dirt and get everything wet before using the machine. I think that the bins should also be larger for both the solution dispenser and the dirty water collector, often times I haven't even finished one room before I have to refill the solution. I would also love it if the unit could scrub and vacuum the liquid seperately instead of at the same time. <hl> If you don't have pets and clean your floors regularly a simple spray mop would probably be more convenient or you might want to purchase something like this just to make sure that you truly wash away all the dirt every now and then. <hl>

I have this floormate although I didn't purchase it through amazon. In my case it is a good product because with two dogs my floors get heavy traffic/petstains/hair/dirt tracking. I was previously using a rag mop which takes a lot of exertion and dreading on my part. This unit seems to pick up a lot of filth that mopping alone doesnt do as even when my floors looked clean the bin was filled with dirty water. If I could change some things I would have them lower the brushes a little, it doesn't always get the grout especiially the first time around, my solution for this is to spray cleaner onto the floor before to loosen up dirt and get everything wet before using the machine. I think that the bins should also be larger for both the solution dispenser and the dirty water collector, often times I haven't even finished one room before I have to refill the solution. I would also love it if the unit could scrub and vacuum the liquid seperately instead of at the same time. If you don't have pets and clean your floors regularly <hl> a simple spray mop <hl> would probably be more convenient or you might want to purchase something like this just to make sure that you truly wash away all the dirt every now and then.


Question: How many tea bags does the person use?

I have 2 of these brew and go machines and use them everyday. I love tea and am able to make the best cup of tea, ok I use 3 tea bags as I love it strong...but it really is perfect every single time I use it! No fuss no mess, just a great hot cup of tea. Suprisingly the travel mug keeps it nice and hot for a good period of time. Coffee would be super simple too as the permanent filter is a sweet plus. Make a great college gift or for a person who only has a cup or 2 of coffee or tea at a time. I love this machine!

Answer: 3

I have 2 of these brew and go machines and use them everyday. <hl> I love tea and am able to make the best cup of tea, ok I use 3 tea bags as I love it strong... <hl> but it really is perfect every single time I use it! No fuss no mess, just a great hot cup of tea. Suprisingly the travel mug keeps it nice and hot for a good period of time. Coffee would be super simple too as the permanent filter is a sweet plus. Make a great college gift or for a person who only has a cup or 2 of coffee or tea at a time. I love this machine!

I have 2 of these brew and go machines and use them everyday. I love tea and am able to make the best cup of tea, ok I use <hl> 3 <hl> tea bags as I love it strong...but it really is perfect every single time I use it! No fuss no mess, just a great hot cup of tea. Suprisingly the travel mug keeps it nice and hot for a good period of time. Coffee would be super simple too as the permanent filter is a sweet plus. Make a great college gift or for a person who only has a cup or 2 of coffee or tea at a time. I love this machine!


Question: How many feet does the roll contain?

As most bakers know, parchment paper makes clean up after baking a whole lot easier. It also helps with the "black bottom" syndrome I used to see in my biscuits and cookies. When it comes time to purchase parchment paper, I'll be back for this one again. The paper is a little thinner than the box of Reynold's that I bought, but it still works as well and saves a LOT of money to boot! Some other reviewers have mentioned that it is only 165 feet instead of 205. This is correct, yet incorrect. The roll contains 165 lineal feet and 205 square feet. The difference is that the paper is a little wider than 12". Please don't let the numbers confuse you. This box is exactly as claimed.

Answer: 165 lineal feet and 205 square feet

As most bakers know, parchment paper makes clean up after baking a whole lot easier. It also helps with the "black bottom" syndrome I used to see in my biscuits and cookies. When it comes time to purchase parchment paper, I'll be back for this one again. The paper is a little thinner than the box of Reynold's that I bought, but it still works as well and saves a LOT of money to boot! Some other reviewers have mentioned that it is only 165 feet instead of 205. This is correct, yet incorrect. <hl> The roll contains 165 lineal feet and 205 square feet . <hl> The difference is that the paper is a little wider than 12". Please don't let the numbers confuse you. This box is exactly as claimed.

As most bakers know, parchment paper makes clean up after baking a whole lot easier. It also helps with the "black bottom" syndrome I used to see in my biscuits and cookies. When it comes time to purchase parchment paper, I'll be back for this one again. The paper is a little thinner than the box of Reynold's that I bought, but it still works as well and saves a LOT of money to boot! Some other reviewers have mentioned that it is only 165 feet instead of 205. This is correct, yet incorrect. The roll contains <hl> 165 lineal feet and 205 square feet <hl>. The difference is that the paper is a little wider than 12". Please don't let the numbers confuse you. This box is exactly as claimed.

The roll contains <hl> 165 lineal feet and 205 square feet <hl> .


Question: who is named as a success?

I am absolutely delighted with this product! I had been using my oven to dehydrate liver for dog treats. After I gave some to a friend she mentioned that her dog liked them so well she had purchased a dehydrator to make some herself. I shopped around a little and chose this one mainly just because Ron Popeil is so successful I figured he must be selling good stuff. This little unit made beautiful dehydrated liver in half the time it took in my oven. I can't wait for summer to try it with my home-grown herbs and flowers!

Answer: Ron Popeil

I am absolutely delighted with this product! I had been using my oven to dehydrate liver for dog treats. After I gave some to a friend she mentioned that her dog liked them so well she had purchased a dehydrator to make some herself. <hl> I shopped around a little and chose this one mainly just because Ron Popeil is so successful I figured he must be selling good stuff. <hl> This little unit made beautiful dehydrated liver in half the time it took in my oven. I can't wait for summer to try it with my home-grown herbs and flowers!

I am absolutely delighted with this product! I had been using my oven to dehydrate liver for dog treats. After I gave some to a friend she mentioned that her dog liked them so well she had purchased a dehydrator to make some herself. I shopped around a little and chose this one mainly just because <hl> Ron Popeil <hl> is so successful I figured he must be selling good stuff. This little unit made beautiful dehydrated liver in half the time it took in my oven. I can't wait for summer to try it with my home-grown herbs and flowers!


Question: Where are the pans made?

I never thought I'd love a bread pan so much. The pan has a nice weight. My bread comes out evenly cooked and perfectly browned on the sides and bottom (as well as on the top). I greased my pans the first 3 times, but the last time I baked bread, I didn't grease the pans and the loaves slid right out. These are truly non-stick (unlike my older "non-stick" teflon loaf pan). I also love that these are made in America. I've recently switched to baking all of our bread, rather than buying sandwich bread, and plan on picking up 2 more of these (I already have 2).

Answer: America

I never thought I'd love a bread pan so much. The pan has a nice weight. My bread comes out evenly cooked and perfectly browned on the sides and bottom (as well as on the top). I greased my pans the first 3 times, but the last time I baked bread, I didn't grease the pans and the loaves slid right out. These are truly non-stick (unlike my older "non-stick" teflon loaf pan). <hl> I also love that these are made in America . <hl> I've recently switched to baking all of our bread, rather than buying sandwich bread, and plan on picking up 2 more of these (I already have 2).

I never thought I'd love a bread pan so much. The pan has a nice weight. My bread comes out evenly cooked and perfectly browned on the sides and bottom (as well as on the top). I greased my pans the first 3 times, but the last time I baked bread, I didn't grease the pans and the loaves slid right out. These are truly non-stick (unlike my older "non-stick" teflon loaf pan). I also love that these are made in <hl> America <hl>. I've recently switched to baking all of our bread, rather than buying sandwich bread, and plan on picking up 2 more of these (I already have 2).

I also love that these are made in <hl> America <hl> .


Question: Is the product heavy or light weight?

After initial puzzlement I figured out how to put it together and it was not easy. I am stubborn so I got it to work. However it is much flimsier than I imagined from the photo. It was not good looking enough to put where I originally wanted it. It does not fit cleanly into a corner angle and is so light weight that a bump dislodges it. However I did have another corner in the back of the room where it could live and look ok so there it stays. I had not realized that it was only a thin wicker front. The support rods are very difficult to get together so I would never take the cloth bag out because of its snug fit which is what actually holds everything together. I will use it but I do not recommend that anyone else purchase it. Use your $ to put toward some other basket type or the mesh fold-ups.

Answer: light weight

After initial puzzlement I figured out how to put it together and it was not easy. I am stubborn so I got it to work. However it is much flimsier than I imagined from the photo. It was not good looking enough to put where I originally wanted it. <hl> It does not fit cleanly into a corner angle and is so light weight that a bump dislodges it. <hl> However I did have another corner in the back of the room where it could live and look ok so there it stays. I had not realized that it was only a thin wicker front. The support rods are very difficult to get together so I would never take the cloth bag out because of its snug fit which is what actually holds everything together. I will use it but I do not recommend that anyone else purchase it. Use your $ to put toward some other basket type or the mesh fold-ups.

After initial puzzlement I figured out how to put it together and it was not easy. I am stubborn so I got it to work. However it is much flimsier than I imagined from the photo. It was not good looking enough to put where I originally wanted it. It does not fit cleanly into a corner angle and is so <hl> light weight <hl> that a bump dislodges it. However I did have another corner in the back of the room where it could live and look ok so there it stays. I had not realized that it was only a thin wicker front. The support rods are very difficult to get together so I would never take the cloth bag out because of its snug fit which is what actually holds everything together. I will use it but I do not recommend that anyone else purchase it. Use your $ to put toward some other basket type or the mesh fold-ups.


Question: What are gangbusters?

I love having one of these every evening, since I crave sweets and this is a good way to get my "fix' in a healthy, low-calorie way. I used to go through commercial fruit juice pops like gangbusters, but that can get expensive if you don't stock up during sales. Plus, they contain sugar. Now I can concoct new recipes to my heart's delight. Right now, I have blueberry lemonade sweetened a bit with organic maple syrup. To die for! Just set them in a glass of water for a few minutes and they slide right out. Yummy!

Answer: fruit juice pops

I love having one of these every evening, since I crave sweets and this is a good way to get my "fix' in a healthy, low-calorie way. <hl> I used to go through commercial fruit juice pops like gangbusters, but that can get expensive if you don't stock up during sales. <hl> Plus, they contain sugar. Now I can concoct new recipes to my heart's delight. Right now, I have blueberry lemonade sweetened a bit with organic maple syrup. To die for! Just set them in a glass of water for a few minutes and they slide right out. Yummy!

I love having one of these every evening, since I crave sweets and this is a good way to get my "fix' in a healthy, low-calorie way. I used to go through commercial <hl> fruit juice pops <hl> like gangbusters, but that can get expensive if you don't stock up during sales. Plus, they contain sugar. Now I can concoct new recipes to my heart's delight. Right now, I have blueberry lemonade sweetened a bit with organic maple syrup. To die for! Just set them in a glass of water for a few minutes and they slide right out. Yummy!


Question: What color are the dust lights

This vacuum performed very well for me in cleaning a house we moved out of recently. Unlike some other reviewers, I have not used a Dyson or other expensive sweepers. My closest experience is with a fifty year old Electrolux. It took a while to figure out the instruction book, so finally just put the sweeper together and used it. The diagram for where the batteries (?) go was unclear, but just observed the appropriate place. The red and green " dust lights" do make some sense, I suppose. I like the switches on the handle, and did not change the length as it worked fine for me as is. I like the handle on the canister unit, and the dust bin empties easily. All in all, I like this vacuum and found that it worked well for me to use.i believe that it will function very well for me.

Answer: red and green

This vacuum performed very well for me in cleaning a house we moved out of recently. Unlike some other reviewers, I have not used a Dyson or other expensive sweepers. My closest experience is with a fifty year old Electrolux. It took a while to figure out the instruction book, so finally just put the sweeper together and used it. The diagram for where the batteries (?) go was unclear, but just observed the appropriate place. <hl> The red and green " dust lights" do make some sense, I suppose. <hl> I like the switches on the handle, and did not change the length as it worked fine for me as is. I like the handle on the canister unit, and the dust bin empties easily. All in all, I like this vacuum and found that it worked well for me to use.i believe that it will function very well for me.

This vacuum performed very well for me in cleaning a house we moved out of recently. Unlike some other reviewers, I have not used a Dyson or other expensive sweepers. My closest experience is with a fifty year old Electrolux. It took a while to figure out the instruction book, so finally just put the sweeper together and used it. The diagram for where the batteries (?) go was unclear, but just observed the appropriate place. The <hl> red and green <hl> " dust lights" do make some sense, I suppose. I like the switches on the handle, and did not change the length as it worked fine for me as is. I like the handle on the canister unit, and the dust bin empties easily. All in all, I like this vacuum and found that it worked well for me to use.i believe that it will function very well for me.


Question: How large is the user's kitchen?

I have a small kitchen, but the corner cabinets are really deep. I'm really short so it's difficult to reach the stuff in the back of the cabinet. So, I got one of these. I've had turntables before, but they didn't always turn well, or stuff would fly off when unnamed "someones" would turn it too quickly. The bearings in this are really solid, and it turns very smoothly, even if the weight of the items on it isn't even on both sides. The rubber lip on the sides prevents items from skidding off, which is great. The 16" diameter is great for big cabinets. It's reached the top 10 must haves for my kitchen.

Answer: small

<hl> I have a small kitchen, but the corner cabinets are really deep. <hl> I'm really short so it's difficult to reach the stuff in the back of the cabinet. So, I got one of these. I've had turntables before, but they didn't always turn well, or stuff would fly off when unnamed "someones" would turn it too quickly. The bearings in this are really solid, and it turns very smoothly, even if the weight of the items on it isn't even on both sides. The rubber lip on the sides prevents items from skidding off, which is great. The 16" diameter is great for big cabinets. It's reached the top 10 must haves for my kitchen.

I have a <hl> small <hl> kitchen, but the corner cabinets are really deep. I'm really short so it's difficult to reach the stuff in the back of the cabinet. So, I got one of these. I've had turntables before, but they didn't always turn well, or stuff would fly off when unnamed "someones" would turn it too quickly. The bearings in this are really solid, and it turns very smoothly, even if the weight of the items on it isn't even on both sides. The rubber lip on the sides prevents items from skidding off, which is great. The 16" diameter is great for big cabinets. It's reached the top 10 must haves for my kitchen.


Question: What is it better at?

This robot is "Neato"! It does just what the description says. So much better than my old Roomba (with its hard to clean brush and its bumping hard into stuff).I do think the Neato is better at cleaning carpet than hard surface. If it is partly on and partly off a scatter rug, it doesn't clean great because of the slope.I thought it might get tangled in rug fringe, but it doesn't seem to be a problem.As others have said, it doesn't do great at edge cleaning, but neither does a big vacuum.If the Neato keeps working as well as it is right now, I'll be a happy camper.

Answer: cleaning carpet

This robot is "Neato"! It does just what the description says. <hl> So much better than my old Roomba (with its hard to clean brush and its bumping hard into stuff).I do think the Neato is better at cleaning carpet than hard surface. <hl> If it is partly on and partly off a scatter rug, it doesn't clean great because of the slope. I thought it might get tangled in rug fringe, but it doesn't seem to be a problem. As others have said, it doesn't do great at edge cleaning, but neither does a big vacuum. If the Neato keeps working as well as it is right now, I'll be a happy camper.

This robot is "Neato"! It does just what the description says. So much better than my old Roomba (with its hard to clean brush and its bumping hard into stuff).I do think the Neato is better at <hl> cleaning carpet <hl> than hard surface. If it is partly on and partly off a scatter rug, it doesn't clean great because of the slope.I thought it might get tangled in rug fringe, but it doesn't seem to be a problem.As others have said, it doesn't do great at edge cleaning, but neither does a big vacuum.If the Neato keeps working as well as it is right now, I'll be a happy camper.


Question: Compared to what is this a faster and easier tool?

This is a great niche tool which does it's job very well so far. It's easier and faster to use that an vacuum on most surfaces. It handles 80% of of what I used to use my vacuum or dustbuster for. Sometimes you need something smaller or other times you need the power and versatility of a big vac-but I can eally get by just using this most of the time. It doesn't run for hours, probably not as long as a hand vac if you use the roller brush, but frankly I haven't used it that long to find out. I take it out, do whatever small job needs to be downa and I plug it back in to the recharger. No issues so far and i'm very happy with it...

Answer: vacuum

This is a great niche tool which does it's job very well so far. <hl> It's easier and faster to use that an vacuum on most surfaces. <hl> It handles 80% of of what I used to use my vacuum or dustbuster for. Sometimes you need something smaller or other times you need the power and versatility of a big vac-but I can eally get by just using this most of the time. It doesn't run for hours, probably not as long as a hand vac if you use the roller brush, but frankly I haven't used it that long to find out. I take it out, do whatever small job needs to be downa and I plug it back in to the recharger. No issues so far and i'm very happy with it...

This is a great niche tool which does it's job very well so far. It's easier and faster to use that an <hl> vacuum <hl> on most surfaces. It handles 80% of of what I used to use my vacuum or dustbuster for. Sometimes you need something smaller or other times you need the power and versatility of a big vac-but I can eally get by just using this most of the time. It doesn't run for hours, probably not as long as a hand vac if you use the roller brush, but frankly I haven't used it that long to find out. I take it out, do whatever small job needs to be downa and I plug it back in to the recharger. No issues so far and i'm very happy with it...


Question: What does this help the author bake in a consistent size?

Finally have the perfect scoop for making cookies just the size I want them. Gave one of these to a daughter a couple of years ago and have wanted one for myself ever since. Why did I wait so long? The scoop is easy to handle, easy to use, easy to clean and does just what it should - scoop & release cookie dough or (probably) meat balls, etc. Haven't tried anything but dough so far. If you want your cookies a nice, uniform size, this is for you! Oh, and you can make nice, small ice cream scoops also. Kind of cute!

Answer: cookies

<hl> Finally have the perfect scoop for making cookies just the size I want them. <hl> Gave one of these to a daughter a couple of years ago and have wanted one for myself ever since. Why did I wait so long? The scoop is easy to handle, easy to use, easy to clean and does just what it should - scoop & release cookie dough or (probably) meat balls, etc. Haven't tried anything but dough so far. If you want your cookies a nice, uniform size, this is for you! Oh, and you can make nice, small ice cream scoops also. Kind of cute!

Finally have the perfect scoop for making <hl> cookies <hl> just the size I want them. Gave one of these to a daughter a couple of years ago and have wanted one for myself ever since. Why did I wait so long? The scoop is easy to handle, easy to use, easy to clean and does just what it should - scoop & release cookie dough or (probably) meat balls, etc. Haven't tried anything but dough so far. If you want your cookies a nice, uniform size, this is for you! Oh, and you can make nice, small ice cream scoops also. Kind of cute!


Question: What type of product is the Black and Blum Fruit Loop?

I am very happy with the Black and Blum Fruit Loop. It is very well made, has a shiny chrome finish which, coordinates beautifully with my stainless steel kitchen appliances, and is very pretty to look at. It holds 5 or 6 apples easily, and can fit other types of fruit. It is a very modern take on a fruit bowl, but it functions very well as one. It has become a conversation piece in my kitchen because it is so unique and pretty. And it goes very well with my contemporary kitchen. I received mine in a timely fashion. If you are looking for a very modern, unique fruit bowl, then this is for you. I highly recommend it.

Answer: a very modern take on a fruit bowl,

I am very happy with the Black and Blum Fruit Loop. It is very well made, has a shiny chrome finish which, coordinates beautifully with my stainless steel kitchen appliances, and is very pretty to look at. It holds 5 or 6 apples easily, and can fit other types of fruit. <hl> It is a very modern take on a fruit bowl, but it functions very well as one. <hl> It has become a conversation piece in my kitchen because it is so unique and pretty. And it goes very well with my contemporary kitchen. I received mine in a timely fashion. If you are looking for a very modern, unique fruit bowl, then this is for you. I highly recommend it.

I am very happy with the Black and Blum Fruit Loop. It is very well made, has a shiny chrome finish which, coordinates beautifully with my stainless steel kitchen appliances, and is very pretty to look at. It holds 5 or 6 apples easily, and can fit other types of fruit. It is <hl> a very modern take on a fruit bowl, <hl> but it functions very well as one. It has become a conversation piece in my kitchen because it is so unique and pretty. And it goes very well with my contemporary kitchen. I received mine in a timely fashion. If you are looking for a very modern, unique fruit bowl, then this is for you. I highly recommend it.


Question: What are some characteristics of this product?

I ordered this and the 6" chef as as well as 5 other brands, I thought I might try them and buy the set. They are Good, solid, cast or forged, not likely stamped as the tang/shoulder/blade are one piece around 1/2" thick at its thickest part. the rubber handle may someday cause a food/water trap if washed in the dishwasher though hasn't yet, it is slightly stretchy. I've been using the dishwasher with electrasol all in 1 gel packs, no rust or stains using the heated dry cycle. this and the chef needed a touch up on the sharpener to get them to a fine edge, but it didn't take much and made a world of difference, the edge they come with is OK, but thats probably as much to do with shipping as not. I would say for the money your spending, it'd be hard to beat. I have big hands and the grips are comfortable. my wifes hands are medium and she liked them as well.

Answer: They are Good, solid, cast or forged

I ordered this and the 6" chef as as well as 5 other brands, I thought I might try them and buy the set. <hl> They are Good, solid, cast or forged , not likely stamped as the tang/shoulder/blade are one piece around 1/2" thick at its thickest part. <hl> the rubber handle may someday cause a food/water trap if washed in the dishwasher though hasn't yet, it is slightly stretchy. I've been using the dishwasher with electrasol all in 1 gel packs, no rust or stains using the heated dry cycle. this and the chef needed a touch up on the sharpener to get them to a fine edge, but it didn't take much and made a world of difference, the edge they come with is OK, but thats probably as much to do with shipping as not. I would say for the money your spending, it'd be hard to beat. I have big hands and the grips are comfortable. my wifes hands are medium and she liked them as well.

I ordered this and the 6" chef as as well as 5 other brands, I thought I might try them and buy the set. <hl> They are Good, solid, cast or forged <hl>, not likely stamped as the tang/shoulder/blade are one piece around 1/2" thick at its thickest part. the rubber handle may someday cause a food/water trap if washed in the dishwasher though hasn't yet, it is slightly stretchy. I've been using the dishwasher with electrasol all in 1 gel packs, no rust or stains using the heated dry cycle. this and the chef needed a touch up on the sharpener to get them to a fine edge, but it didn't take much and made a world of difference, the edge they come with is OK, but thats probably as much to do with shipping as not. I would say for the money your spending, it'd be hard to beat. I have big hands and the grips are comfortable. my wifes hands are medium and she liked them as well.

<hl> They are Good, solid, cast or forged <hl> , not likely stamped as the tang/shoulder/blade are one piece around 1/2" thick at its thickest part.


Question: Would you recommend this tv mount to others?

I needed something stylish but strong to go with a wall-mounted flat panel TV and this fit the bill perfectly. Installation was a snap as the wall stud was centered behind the TV, and I had installed the whole thing in less than 15 mins. What I don't like are the cable covers - they're OK if you only have 2-3 sets of cables and the shelves are distanced enough to give you room to install the covers. If you're like me and you have AV equipment with multiple cable connections, then there's no way those cables will fit in the space allotted for the covers to snap into place. The only thing I could do was zip-tie the cables, then place the covers between the shelf support and the cables - the pressure from the cable bunch held the cover in place - trying to snap it into place would be impossible. Overall though, an excellent unit. Highly recommend.

Answer: Overall though, an excellent unit. Highly recommend.

I needed something stylish but strong to go with a wall-mounted flat panel TV and this fit the bill perfectly. Installation was a snap as the wall stud was centered behind the TV, and I had installed the whole thing in less than 15 mins. What I don't like are the cable covers - they're OK if you only have 2-3 sets of cables and the shelves are distanced enough to give you room to install the covers. If you're like me and you have AV equipment with multiple cable connections, then there's no way those cables will fit in the space allotted for the covers to snap into place. The only thing I could do was zip-tie the cables, then place the covers between the shelf support and the cables - the pressure from the cable bunch held the cover in place - trying to snap it into place would be impossible. <hl> Overall though, an excellent unit. Highly recommend. <hl>


Question: How did the purchaser describe their feelings on initial view of the item purchased?

When I first opened the box with this "fryer" inside, I was a littleintimidated! The round, ball-like control panel looked bulky anddifficult to handle. In reality, the ease of operation was quitegood. So far, I have "fried" chicken that came out great - crispyon the outside and moist on the inside. I also used this cooker tomake "fried" potatoes. Again, I experienced very good results. Atthis time, I definitely recommend this procut. I gave it 4 out of 5stars only because it is bulky to store. I have yet to find a placefor it in my kitchen, so it is currently in my storage room.

Answer: intimidated

<hl> When I first opened the box with this "fryer" inside, I was a little intimidated ! <hl> The round, ball-like control panel looked bulky anddifficult to handle. In reality, the ease of operation was quitegood. So far, I have "fried" chicken that came out great - crispyon the outside and moist on the inside. I also used this cooker tomake "fried" potatoes. Again, I experienced very good results. Atthis time, I definitely recommend this procut. I gave it 4 out of 5stars only because it is bulky to store. I have yet to find a placefor it in my kitchen, so it is currently in my storage room.

When I first opened the box with this "fryer" inside, I was a little<hl> intimidated <hl>! The round, ball-like control panel looked bulky anddifficult to handle. In reality, the ease of operation was quitegood. So far, I have "fried" chicken that came out great - crispyon the outside and moist on the inside. I also used this cooker tomake "fried" potatoes. Again, I experienced very good results. Atthis time, I definitely recommend this procut. I gave it 4 out of 5stars only because it is bulky to store. I have yet to find a placefor it in my kitchen, so it is currently in my storage room.

When I first opened the box with this "fryer" inside, I was a little <hl> intimidated <hl> !


Question: When does the auto foaming fail?

The machine works great. Just pour in milk and twist the knob for foam, anyone can do it. Other machines have the steam "stem" and you had to have a good technique to get good foam, this one is idiot proof.The auto foaming only fails when we use heavy cream. Milk, Half and half etc all worked perfectly for us. What happens when it doesn't and what the others mean by "leaking" is that the machine combines steam and Milk from a "Milk reservoir", if whatever you are using is too heavy to be sucked up through the straw, it will slowly just push from the top and eventually "leak" from the front of the machine. It gives plenty of warning because if it doesn't start dispensing foam within a few seconds , then something is wrong.We mainly use ours for coffee and foam. Which is does well, you don't need to have the espresso handles on the machine as there is a turn valve that eliminates the "dummy plugs" with other machines.Like anything under $400 these days, it's mainly plastic so we're hoping to get at least a year or two out of it. The foaming mechanism is clever but could be improved to avoid the "leaking" that sometimes occurs, but overall we would buy this one again over any of the others for the price range.

Answer: when we use heavy cream

The machine works great. Just pour in milk and twist the knob for foam, anyone can do it. Other machines have the steam "stem" and you had to have a good technique to get good foam, this one is idiot proof. <hl> The auto foaming only fails when we use heavy cream . <hl> Milk, Half and half etc all worked perfectly for us. What happens when it doesn't and what the others mean by "leaking" is that the machine combines steam and Milk from a "Milk reservoir", if whatever you are using is too heavy to be sucked up through the straw, it will slowly just push from the top and eventually "leak" from the front of the machine. It gives plenty of warning because if it doesn't start dispensing foam within a few seconds , then something is wrong. We mainly use ours for coffee and foam. Which is does well, you don't need to have the espresso handles on the machine as there is a turn valve that eliminates the "dummy plugs" with other machines. Like anything under $400 these days, it's mainly plastic so we're hoping to get at least a year or two out of it. The foaming mechanism is clever but could be improved to avoid the "leaking" that sometimes occurs, but overall we would buy this one again over any of the others for the price range.

The machine works great. Just pour in milk and twist the knob for foam, anyone can do it. Other machines have the steam "stem" and you had to have a good technique to get good foam, this one is idiot proof.The auto foaming only fails <hl> when we use heavy cream <hl>. Milk, Half and half etc all worked perfectly for us. What happens when it doesn't and what the others mean by "leaking" is that the machine combines steam and Milk from a "Milk reservoir", if whatever you are using is too heavy to be sucked up through the straw, it will slowly just push from the top and eventually "leak" from the front of the machine. It gives plenty of warning because if it doesn't start dispensing foam within a few seconds , then something is wrong.We mainly use ours for coffee and foam. Which is does well, you don't need to have the espresso handles on the machine as there is a turn valve that eliminates the "dummy plugs" with other machines.Like anything under $400 these days, it's mainly plastic so we're hoping to get at least a year or two out of it. The foaming mechanism is clever but could be improved to avoid the "leaking" that sometimes occurs, but overall we would buy this one again over any of the others for the price range.

The auto foaming only fails <hl> when we use heavy cream <hl> .


Question: What was the outcome of both attempts at making ice cream?

My wife gave me one of these for Christmas two years ago. I eagerly tried to make a batch of vanilla ice cream. After an hour of noisy churning, the base was still liquid and the bowl was only slightly chilled. An hour more of churning did not improve things. The thing went down in the basement. I resurrected it this afternoon to give it another chance, this time with lemon and lime sorbet. Same result. The base was as liquid after an hour of churning as it was at the start. I give up. I wish I had back the hours I wasted on this piece of expensive junk.

Answer: base was still liquid

My wife gave me one of these for Christmas two years ago. I eagerly tried to make a batch of vanilla ice cream. <hl> After an hour of noisy churning, the base was still liquid and the bowl was only slightly chilled. <hl> An hour more of churning did not improve things. The thing went down in the basement. I resurrected it this afternoon to give it another chance, this time with lemon and lime sorbet. Same result. The base was as liquid after an hour of churning as it was at the start. I give up. I wish I had back the hours I wasted on this piece of expensive junk.

My wife gave me one of these for Christmas two years ago. I eagerly tried to make a batch of vanilla ice cream. After an hour of noisy churning, the <hl> base was still liquid <hl> and the bowl was only slightly chilled. An hour more of churning did not improve things. The thing went down in the basement. I resurrected it this afternoon to give it another chance, this time with lemon and lime sorbet. Same result. The base was as liquid after an hour of churning as it was at the start. I give up. I wish I had back the hours I wasted on this piece of expensive junk.


Question: What type of cooking is the pan best suited for?

I almost never give more than four stars to a functional product such as cookware. Why? If something does a task that it was designed to do, that doesn't automatically qualify it for rave reviews. It means it is good and effective. But I must tell you, I quite fell in love with this Circulon Symmetry Ultimate Stir Fry pan over the holidays. As the name would imply, this is a pan that might be used in place of a regular fry pan but its design lends itself to wok style cooking. It has a real versatility and depth to make it an essential piece in our household.Cons: The only negative thing that might affect someone buying the pan is that it is quite heavy. I think this is actually a plus, but just a shout-out to those for whom this may be an issue.Pros: Size and shape give you the classic twelve inch width, but the stir fry depth make it virtually impossible to slosh contents over the side. Sturdy and durable, hence the aforementioned weight. Looks great. And this one (surprisingly) is genuinely made to be dishwasher safe. That's a big bonus on professional style cookware.We have done some stir fry in this pan, but I suspect we'll be using it for much more varied cooking. I don't really gush over pots and pans, but this one is a winner. KGHarris, 11/12.

Answer: wok style

I almost never give more than four stars to a functional product such as cookware. Why? If something does a task that it was designed to do, that doesn't automatically qualify it for rave reviews. It means it is good and effective. But I must tell you, I quite fell in love with this Circulon Symmetry Ultimate Stir Fry pan over the holidays. <hl> As the name would imply, this is a pan that might be used in place of a regular fry pan but its design lends itself to wok style cooking. <hl> It has a real versatility and depth to make it an essential piece in our household. Cons: The only negative thing that might affect someone buying the pan is that it is quite heavy. I think this is actually a plus, but just a shout-out to those for whom this may be an issue. Pros: Size and shape give you the classic twelve inch width, but the stir fry depth make it virtually impossible to slosh contents over the side. Sturdy and durable, hence the aforementioned weight. Looks great. And this one (surprisingly) is genuinely made to be dishwasher safe. That's a big bonus on professional style cookware. We have done some stir fry in this pan, but I suspect we'll be using it for much more varied cooking. I don't really gush over pots and pans, but this one is a winner. KGHarris, 11/12.

I almost never give more than four stars to a functional product such as cookware. Why? If something does a task that it was designed to do, that doesn't automatically qualify it for rave reviews. It means it is good and effective. But I must tell you, I quite fell in love with this Circulon Symmetry Ultimate Stir Fry pan over the holidays. As the name would imply, this is a pan that might be used in place of a regular fry pan but its design lends itself to <hl> wok style <hl> cooking. It has a real versatility and depth to make it an essential piece in our household.Cons: The only negative thing that might affect someone buying the pan is that it is quite heavy. I think this is actually a plus, but just a shout-out to those for whom this may be an issue.Pros: Size and shape give you the classic twelve inch width, but the stir fry depth make it virtually impossible to slosh contents over the side. Sturdy and durable, hence the aforementioned weight. Looks great. And this one (surprisingly) is genuinely made to be dishwasher safe. That's a big bonus on professional style cookware.We have done some stir fry in this pan, but I suspect we'll be using it for much more varied cooking. I don't really gush over pots and pans, but this one is a winner. KGHarris, 11/12.


Question: What style of garbage can do they generally like best?

The important thing to know about this trash can is that each container is NOT 16 gallons. They're each 8 gallons, for a total of 16. Between my husband and I, 8 gallons fills up fast, so I have to change out the bags at least twice a week. What's even more frustrating is that the bags (currently using 13 gallon) are only partially full, so I feel like I'm wasting bags along with having to do more work.Otherwise, I like the design and look of the trashcan. Having the dual containers is very convenient. Having tried a trashcan with an automatic lid before, I much prefer the 'step-to'open' style. Keeps your hands clean, without having to stand there waving your hands around like some kind of air traffic controller.Overall, it's a good trashcan, I just wish both containers were 16 gallons (or even 13), and not a paltry 8 gallons.

Answer: 'step-to'open'

The important thing to know about this trash can is that each container is NOT 16 gallons. They're each 8 gallons, for a total of 16. Between my husband and I, 8 gallons fills up fast, so I have to change out the bags at least twice a week. What's even more frustrating is that the bags (currently using 13 gallon) are only partially full, so I feel like I'm wasting bags along with having to do more work. Otherwise, I like the design and look of the trashcan. Having the dual containers is very convenient. <hl> Having tried a trashcan with an automatic lid before, I much prefer the 'step-to'open' style. <hl> Keeps your hands clean, without having to stand there waving your hands around like some kind of air traffic controller. Overall, it's a good trashcan, I just wish both containers were 16 gallons (or even 13), and not a paltry 8 gallons.

The important thing to know about this trash can is that each container is NOT 16 gallons. They're each 8 gallons, for a total of 16. Between my husband and I, 8 gallons fills up fast, so I have to change out the bags at least twice a week. What's even more frustrating is that the bags (currently using 13 gallon) are only partially full, so I feel like I'm wasting bags along with having to do more work.Otherwise, I like the design and look of the trashcan. Having the dual containers is very convenient. Having tried a trashcan with an automatic lid before, I much prefer the <hl> 'step-to'open' <hl> style. Keeps your hands clean, without having to stand there waving your hands around like some kind of air traffic controller.Overall, it's a good trashcan, I just wish both containers were 16 gallons (or even 13), and not a paltry 8 gallons.


Question: What does the top cap serve as?

I purchased two of these after experiencing how long theThermos Stainless King SK1005MBTRI4 16-Ounce Leak-Proof Travel Mug, Midnight Bluekept my coffee hot. I can fill my mug with coffee at 7:30am and it'll still be warm enough to drink at 3pm.Pros:- Built-in collapsible metal spoon. No need to pack extra silverware. The spoon stays clean until use and a dirty/used spoon isn't bouncing around in my pack getting other things messy.- The top cap serves as a cup.- The indentation around the middle of the thermos makes it easy to hold onto while eating.- The rim is comfortable to drink from.- No nooks and crannies on the inside to make cleaning difficult.- The entire bottom half is stainless steel, so my food is not in constant contact with plastic.Cons:- Hand wash only in order to preserve the blue finish.Others reviewers state that the mouth is too narrow to use the spoon. I find that it is a similar width to other thermoses I've used, and I have no problems using the spoon to eat chunky soups directly from the thermos. No thermos is the width of a soup bowl, so all of them require a bit of tilting if you want to lift a spoonful of something out of them. See the additional picture I uploaded for a size comparison.

Answer: a cup

The top cap serves as a cup .-

I purchased two of these after experiencing how long theThermos Stainless King SK1005MBTRI4 16-Ounce Leak-Proof Travel Mug, Midnight Bluekept my coffee hot. I can fill my mug with coffee at 7:30am and it'll still be warm enough to drink at 3pm. Pros:- Built-in collapsible metal spoon. No need to pack extra silverware. The spoon stays clean until use and a dirty/used spoon isn't bouncing around in my pack getting other things messy.- <hl> The top cap serves as a cup .- <hl> The indentation around the middle of the thermos makes it easy to hold onto while eating.- The rim is comfortable to drink from.- No nooks and crannies on the inside to make cleaning difficult.- The entire bottom half is stainless steel, so my food is not in constant contact with plastic. Cons:- Hand wash only in order to preserve the blue finish. Others reviewers state that the mouth is too narrow to use the spoon. I find that it is a similar width to other thermoses I've used, and I have no problems using the spoon to eat chunky soups directly from the thermos. No thermos is the width of a soup bowl, so all of them require a bit of tilting if you want to lift a spoonful of something out of them. See the additional picture I uploaded for a size comparison.

I purchased two of these after experiencing how long theThermos Stainless King SK1005MBTRI4 16-Ounce Leak-Proof Travel Mug, Midnight Bluekept my coffee hot. I can fill my mug with coffee at 7:30am and it'll still be warm enough to drink at 3pm.Pros:- Built-in collapsible metal spoon. No need to pack extra silverware. The spoon stays clean until use and a dirty/used spoon isn't bouncing around in my pack getting other things messy.- The top cap serves as <hl> a cup <hl>.- The indentation around the middle of the thermos makes it easy to hold onto while eating.- The rim is comfortable to drink from.- No nooks and crannies on the inside to make cleaning difficult.- The entire bottom half is stainless steel, so my food is not in constant contact with plastic.Cons:- Hand wash only in order to preserve the blue finish.Others reviewers state that the mouth is too narrow to use the spoon. I find that it is a similar width to other thermoses I've used, and I have no problems using the spoon to eat chunky soups directly from the thermos. No thermos is the width of a soup bowl, so all of them require a bit of tilting if you want to lift a spoonful of something out of them. See the additional picture I uploaded for a size comparison.

The top cap serves as <hl> a cup <hl> .-


Question: Is the bath mat thick or thin?

Does not drain fast enough to keep ya from standing in water while showering.It needs a way for water to enter and drain frim the front and sides. But I do think its a quality mat as mats go, mine is nice and thick, and feels good on the feet.But I decided to try some waterproof interlocking shower\pool deck floor tiles and i absolutly love them.Sometimesi use the mat on top of them, sometimes not.The tiles stand up off the floor of the shower 1/8 inch or so, drain very well and keep ya from standing in water.Easy to clean also.

Answer: nice and thick

Does not drain fast enough to keep ya from standing in water while showering. It needs a way for water to enter and drain frim the front and sides. <hl> But I do think its a quality mat as mats go, mine is nice and thick , and feels good on the feet. <hl> But I decided to try some waterproof interlocking shower\pool deck floor tiles and i absolutly love them. Sometimesi use the mat on top of them, sometimes not. The tiles stand up off the floor of the shower 1/8 inch or so, drain very well and keep ya from standing in water. Easy to clean also.

Does not drain fast enough to keep ya from standing in water while showering.It needs a way for water to enter and drain frim the front and sides. But I do think its a quality mat as mats go, mine is <hl> nice and thick <hl>, and feels good on the feet.But I decided to try some waterproof interlocking shower\pool deck floor tiles and i absolutly love them.Sometimesi use the mat on top of them, sometimes not.The tiles stand up off the floor of the shower 1/8 inch or so, drain very well and keep ya from standing in water.Easy to clean also.

But I do think its a quality mat as mats go, mine is <hl> nice and thick <hl> , and feels good on the feet.


Question: How long does the product keep coffee hot?

I ordered this French press because I wanted to take my drip coffee maker off the countertop to make way for an espresso machine and bean grinder. My biggest complaint about French presses is they are not insulated and the coffee cools too quickly. This press is stylish enough to leave out on my cooktop and keeps my coffee hot for at least an hour. It is also well made, heavy and not flimsy at all. While I am not sure it would hold 42 ounces, it makes enough coffee for me. If you have a lot of coffee drinkers, you would be making more than one pot. I preheat the pot by filling it with hot water while I am waiting for my water to come to a boil. It is also easy to clean.

Answer: at least an hour

I ordered this French press because I wanted to take my drip coffee maker off the countertop to make way for an espresso machine and bean grinder. My biggest complaint about French presses is they are not insulated and the coffee cools too quickly. <hl> This press is stylish enough to leave out on my cooktop and keeps my coffee hot for at least an hour . <hl> It is also well made, heavy and not flimsy at all. While I am not sure it would hold 42 ounces, it makes enough coffee for me. If you have a lot of coffee drinkers, you would be making more than one pot. I preheat the pot by filling it with hot water while I am waiting for my water to come to a boil. It is also easy to clean.

I ordered this French press because I wanted to take my drip coffee maker off the countertop to make way for an espresso machine and bean grinder. My biggest complaint about French presses is they are not insulated and the coffee cools too quickly. This press is stylish enough to leave out on my cooktop and keeps my coffee hot for <hl> at least an hour <hl>. It is also well made, heavy and not flimsy at all. While I am not sure it would hold 42 ounces, it makes enough coffee for me. If you have a lot of coffee drinkers, you would be making more than one pot. I preheat the pot by filling it with hot water while I am waiting for my water to come to a boil. It is also easy to clean.

This press is stylish enough to leave out on my cooktop and keeps my coffee hot for <hl> at least an hour <hl> .


Question: What is the suggested batter for the unit?

To be as happy as I am with this waffle maker you need to:1. Reduce the amount of batter from the suggested 2 cups to 1.5 cups or you'll overflow2. If you do overflow do not try to clean it right away - you'll make a battery mess. Wait for it to harden - the maker will be hot so this will not take long. The mess will then flake right off.3. Do not expect the timer to tick off evenly - it will tick off the first couple lights slowly and then the rest comparatively quickly. You have to keep an eye on it.Having said all of that, I love this waffle maker. I do not consider it a true Belgian style waffle but it is deeper than a traditional waffle - for my preferences this is perfect. Clean-up and storage is very easy if you wait to clean it up until after it cools and any spilt batter has gotten crusty. Now if I could only find the perfect batter.....

Answer: 2 cups

To be as happy as I am with this waffle maker you need to:1. <hl> Reduce the amount of batter from the suggested 2 cups to 1.5 cups or you'll overflow2. <hl> If you do overflow do not try to clean it right away - you'll make a battery mess. Wait for it to harden - the maker will be hot so this will not take long. The mess will then flake right off.3. Do not expect the timer to tick off evenly - it will tick off the first couple lights slowly and then the rest comparatively quickly. You have to keep an eye on it. Having said all of that, I love this waffle maker. I do not consider it a true Belgian style waffle but it is deeper than a traditional waffle - for my preferences this is perfect. Clean-up and storage is very easy if you wait to clean it up until after it cools and any spilt batter has gotten crusty. Now if I could only find the perfect batter.....

To be as happy as I am with this waffle maker you need to:1. Reduce the amount of batter from the suggested <hl> 2 cups <hl> to 1.5 cups or you'll overflow2. If you do overflow do not try to clean it right away - you'll make a battery mess. Wait for it to harden - the maker will be hot so this will not take long. The mess will then flake right off.3. Do not expect the timer to tick off evenly - it will tick off the first couple lights slowly and then the rest comparatively quickly. You have to keep an eye on it.Having said all of that, I love this waffle maker. I do not consider it a true Belgian style waffle but it is deeper than a traditional waffle - for my preferences this is perfect. Clean-up and storage is very easy if you wait to clean it up until after it cools and any spilt batter has gotten crusty. Now if I could only find the perfect batter.....


Question: What word does the reviewer use to describe the peeler?

This is unbelievable peeler ..slicer ,graterI m for the most part vegetarian and that peeler is so handy in my kitchen its crazyI do own metal kitchen glove by the way so I often use it together ...But seriously if You try this type of peeler You will never want to be without itI dont understand why people l leave 1 star review this thing is a must have .....and that brand is so well made ...Im a happy camper....I have got these peelers for a gift for 3 ppl so far and they all really like itgreat investment...check U tube for more recipes..the lady here having trouble with zucchini ...maybe she picked wrong kind of zucchini ...its got it to be bigger in size for peeler to work best !!!!!!

Answer: unbelievable

<hl> This is unbelievable peeler ..slicer ,graterI m for the most part vegetarian and that peeler is so handy in my kitchen its crazyI do own metal kitchen glove by the way so I often use it together ... <hl> But seriously if You try this type of peeler You will never want to be without itI dont understand why people l leave 1 star review this thing is a must have .....and that brand is so well made ...Im a happy camper.... I have got these peelers for a gift for 3 ppl so far and they all really like itgreat investment...check U tube for more recipes..the lady here having trouble with zucchini ...maybe she picked wrong kind of zucchini ...its got it to be bigger in size for peeler to work best !!!!!!

This is <hl> unbelievable <hl> peeler ..slicer ,graterI m for the most part vegetarian and that peeler is so handy in my kitchen its crazyI do own metal kitchen glove by the way so I often use it together ...But seriously if You try this type of peeler You will never want to be without itI dont understand why people l leave 1 star review this thing is a must have .....and that brand is so well made ...Im a happy camper....I have got these peelers for a gift for 3 ppl so far and they all really like itgreat investment...check U tube for more recipes..the lady here having trouble with zucchini ...maybe she picked wrong kind of zucchini ...its got it to be bigger in size for peeler to work best !!!!!!


Question: what product is the writer reviewing?

I tortured myself with research on which pressure cooker I should buy and the Fagor Duo came out on on near the top in many reviews. New to pressure cooking, but with it's expansive instruction and recipe booklets - I am very happy with this product. The quality construction and ease of use are exactly what I was looking for.I eat a plant-based diet, which means I cook a lot of rice, grains, beans and vegetables. Pinto beans in three easy minutes?? Thank you! Any blips so far have been a result of my own learning curve. If you're looking for a good stainless pressure cooker in a reasonable size, this is it!

Answer: pressure cooker

<hl> I tortured myself with research on which pressure cooker I should buy and the Fagor Duo came out on on near the top in many reviews. <hl> New to pressure cooking, but with it's expansive instruction and recipe booklets - I am very happy with this product. The quality construction and ease of use are exactly what I was looking for. I eat a plant-based diet, which means I cook a lot of rice, grains, beans and vegetables. Pinto beans in three easy minutes?? Thank you! Any blips so far have been a result of my own learning curve. If you're looking for a good stainless pressure cooker in a reasonable size, this is it!

I tortured myself with research on which <hl> pressure cooker <hl> I should buy and the Fagor Duo came out on on near the top in many reviews. New to pressure cooking, but with it's expansive instruction and recipe booklets - I am very happy with this product. The quality construction and ease of use are exactly what I was looking for.I eat a plant-based diet, which means I cook a lot of rice, grains, beans and vegetables. Pinto beans in three easy minutes?? Thank you! Any blips so far have been a result of my own learning curve. If you're looking for a good stainless pressure cooker in a reasonable size, this is it!


Question: Why doesn't the reviewer use the product much?

I love the fact that it is 100% PTFE and PFOA free (no heavy metals or chemicals). I also love how easy it was to clean. I don't use this pan overly much its a bit small and I have a large family so I only use it for prep cooking :) The food I cooked on it came out perfectly and I love the fact that the handle never gets hot. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star review is because I did have some of my food stick to the pan so its not 100% non stick.Overall its a great pan at a great price and yes I would recommend.I was given the Green Earth Frying pan for the purpose of review.

Answer: its a bit small

I love the fact that it is 100% PTFE and PFOA free (no heavy metals or chemicals). I also love how easy it was to clean. <hl> I don't use this pan overly much its a bit small and I have a large family <hl> so I only use it for prep cooking :) The food I cooked on it came out perfectly and I love the fact that the handle never gets hot. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star review is because I did have some of my food stick to the pan so its not 100% non stick. Overall its a great pan at a great price and yes I would recommend. I was given the Green Earth Frying pan for the purpose of review.

I love the fact that it is 100% PTFE and PFOA free (no heavy metals or chemicals). I also love how easy it was to clean. I don't use this pan overly much <hl> its a bit small <hl> and I have a large family so I only use it for prep cooking :) The food I cooked on it came out perfectly and I love the fact that the handle never gets hot. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star review is because I did have some of my food stick to the pan so its not 100% non stick.Overall its a great pan at a great price and yes I would recommend.I was given the Green Earth Frying pan for the purpose of review.


Question: What problem occurs when you wash the towels?

These are nice towels. I will buy them again. I tried the little face towels first just to make sure I was getting something I would like before I invested in the full set.They are supremely soft. They pill just a little when you wash them, at first, but nothing too bad. It is to be expected considering the thread count. When they come out of the wash, they do get even softer. These are like high quality hotel towels. I am very pleased with this product. Not all 100% cotton products stay soft, but these have so far.I would buy again. Also, the price on Amazon is competitive. These come quickly and with free shipping if you have Amazon Prime. They are also one of the top ranked towel products if you search on Amazon in Home and Kitchen under bath towels and sort by stars, which is what I did to find them in the first place.

Answer: They pill just a little

These are nice towels. I will buy them again. I tried the little face towels first just to make sure I was getting something I would like before I invested in the full set. They are supremely soft. <hl> They pill just a little when you wash them, at first, but nothing too bad. <hl> It is to be expected considering the thread count. When they come out of the wash, they do get even softer. These are like high quality hotel towels. I am very pleased with this product. Not all 100% cotton products stay soft, but these have so far. I would buy again. Also, the price on Amazon is competitive. These come quickly and with free shipping if you have Amazon Prime. They are also one of the top ranked towel products if you search on Amazon in Home and Kitchen under bath towels and sort by stars, which is what I did to find them in the first place.

These are nice towels. I will buy them again. I tried the little face towels first just to make sure I was getting something I would like before I invested in the full set.They are supremely soft. <hl> They pill just a little <hl> when you wash them, at first, but nothing too bad. It is to be expected considering the thread count. When they come out of the wash, they do get even softer. These are like high quality hotel towels. I am very pleased with this product. Not all 100% cotton products stay soft, but these have so far.I would buy again. Also, the price on Amazon is competitive. These come quickly and with free shipping if you have Amazon Prime. They are also one of the top ranked towel products if you search on Amazon in Home and Kitchen under bath towels and sort by stars, which is what I did to find them in the first place.


Question: Does the author recommend this kettle?

The unit is nicely designed for the most part. Love the controls on the base and not on the kettle itself. This is the one plus over the Cuisinart. However, I wonder if the base is water resistant in case of accidental sloshing. That would make it decidedly a flaw.Other nice feature is the digital temperature gauge.The one drawback is the handle heats up and gets to be too hot.I highly recommend the other water kettle I have owned for a couple of years with no problems:Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp 1.7-Liter Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle

Answer: highly recommend the other water kettle

The unit is nicely designed for the most part. Love the controls on the base and not on the kettle itself. This is the one plus over the Cuisinart. However, I wonder if the base is water resistant in case of accidental sloshing. That would make it decidedly a flaw. Other nice feature is the digital temperature gauge. The one drawback is the handle heats up and gets to be too hot. <hl> I highly recommend the other water kettle I have owned for a couple of years with no problems:Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp 1.7-Liter Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle <hl>

The unit is nicely designed for the most part. Love the controls on the base and not on the kettle itself. This is the one plus over the Cuisinart. However, I wonder if the base is water resistant in case of accidental sloshing. That would make it decidedly a flaw.Other nice feature is the digital temperature gauge.The one drawback is the handle heats up and gets to be too hot.I <hl> highly recommend the other water kettle <hl> I have owned for a couple of years with no problems:Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp 1.7-Liter Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle


Question: What did this person buy?

These lids are THICK compared to others & the price was more reasonable. They work & I feel I got my money's worth. I just wish there were more sizes avail.Update 1/4/14 - When I went to remove a regular lid for one of my pans from my shelf, one of these blue lids was stuck to it. I pulled the two lids out, and the blue "silicone" lid had to be peeled off, thus leaving some of the "silicone" stuck onto my pan lid. Hmmm, it makes me wonder if these Rachel Ray lids are very good after all. I checked thru the description & can't find the word "silicone" so maybe they're not. I'm calling the mfr for warranty & will update review.

Answer: lids

<hl> These lids are THICK compared to others & the price was more reasonable. <hl> They work & I feel I got my money's worth. I just wish there were more sizes avail. Update 1/4/14 - When I went to remove a regular lid for one of my pans from my shelf, one of these blue lids was stuck to it. I pulled the two lids out, and the blue "silicone" lid had to be peeled off, thus leaving some of the "silicone" stuck onto my pan lid. Hmmm, it makes me wonder if these Rachel Ray lids are very good after all. I checked thru the description & can't find the word "silicone" so maybe they're not. I'm calling the mfr for warranty & will update review.

These <hl> lids <hl> are THICK compared to others & the price was more reasonable. They work & I feel I got my money's worth. I just wish there were more sizes avail.Update 1/4/14 - When I went to remove a regular lid for one of my pans from my shelf, one of these blue lids was stuck to it. I pulled the two lids out, and the blue "silicone" lid had to be peeled off, thus leaving some of the "silicone" stuck onto my pan lid. Hmmm, it makes me wonder if these Rachel Ray lids are very good after all. I checked thru the description & can't find the word "silicone" so maybe they're not. I'm calling the mfr for warranty & will update review.


Question: What is being compared?

Bought this to compare to my roomba 560 that I have been using for 3 years. Sent the roomba on a cleaning mission then sent this bad boy out and managed to get stuff the roomba missed. The navigation works great, took about 3 minutes for the mint to sync with the north star navigation unit. Battery life is fantastic!!! It is a great addition to my automated cleaning army!!! Roomba 560-scooba-dirt dog & now the mint;) I can breathe easy in my residence..... No dust bunnies anywhere.You will be happy with your purchase!!!!

Answer: roomba 560

<hl> Bought this to compare to my roomba 560 that I have been using for 3 years. <hl> Sent the roomba on a cleaning mission then sent this bad boy out and managed to get stuff the roomba missed. The navigation works great, took about 3 minutes for the mint to sync with the north star navigation unit. Battery life is fantastic!!! It is a great addition to my automated cleaning army!!! Roomba 560-scooba-dirt dog & now the mint;) I can breathe easy in my residence..... No dust bunnies anywhere. You will be happy with your purchase!!!!

Bought this to compare to my <hl> roomba 560 <hl> that I have been using for 3 years. Sent the roomba on a cleaning mission then sent this bad boy out and managed to get stuff the roomba missed. The navigation works great, took about 3 minutes for the mint to sync with the north star navigation unit. Battery life is fantastic!!! It is a great addition to my automated cleaning army!!! Roomba 560-scooba-dirt dog & now the mint;) I can breathe easy in my residence..... No dust bunnies anywhere.You will be happy with your purchase!!!!


Question: What object did this person think they had damaged badly?

I thought I had ruined my All-Clad pan when I boiled it dry accidentally. Oh, I was so upset with myself! The inside was charred and dull. I considered buying a replacement because I felt awful every time I used it even though its performance -- amazingly -- was still good. This cleaner saved the day! It has restored the inside beautifully - it now looks like it did before I "ruined" it. I could not be more amazed or more pleased. Buy this product and make your All-Clad pans look like new!

Answer: All-Clad pan

<hl> I thought I had ruined my All-Clad pan when I boiled it dry accidentally. <hl> Oh, I was so upset with myself! The inside was charred and dull. I considered buying a replacement because I felt awful every time I used it even though its performance -- amazingly -- was still good. This cleaner saved the day! It has restored the inside beautifully - it now looks like it did before I "ruined" it. I could not be more amazed or more pleased. Buy this product and make your All-Clad pans look like new!

I thought I had ruined my <hl> All-Clad pan <hl> when I boiled it dry accidentally. Oh, I was so upset with myself! The inside was charred and dull. I considered buying a replacement because I felt awful every time I used it even though its performance -- amazingly -- was still good. This cleaner saved the day! It has restored the inside beautifully - it now looks like it did before I "ruined" it. I could not be more amazed or more pleased. Buy this product and make your All-Clad pans look like new!


Question: What grade does this person teach?

I teach Kindergarten, and I needed a visual timer that the students could use to pace themselves through their work (and to know when a break is coming). This timer is perfect because of its large size! I love that this timer can countdown from a specific number of minutes/seconds and also it can time how long something takes. It is magnetic, but it also comes with a stand that you can prop up to set it on a table. I love this timer so much that now I've bought four of them and I have them in different places all over my classroom. Other teachers at school have also seen them in my room and bought them! Great product.

Answer: Kindergarten

<hl> I teach Kindergarten , and I needed a visual timer that the students could use to pace themselves through their work (and to know when a break is coming). <hl> This timer is perfect because of its large size! I love that this timer can countdown from a specific number of minutes/seconds and also it can time how long something takes. It is magnetic, but it also comes with a stand that you can prop up to set it on a table. I love this timer so much that now I've bought four of them and I have them in different places all over my classroom. Other teachers at school have also seen them in my room and bought them! Great product.

I teach <hl> Kindergarten <hl>, and I needed a visual timer that the students could use to pace themselves through their work (and to know when a break is coming). This timer is perfect because of its large size! I love that this timer can countdown from a specific number of minutes/seconds and also it can time how long something takes. It is magnetic, but it also comes with a stand that you can prop up to set it on a table. I love this timer so much that now I've bought four of them and I have them in different places all over my classroom. Other teachers at school have also seen them in my room and bought them! Great product.

I teach <hl> Kindergarten <hl> , and I needed a visual timer that the students could use to pace themselves through their work (and to know when a break is coming).


Question: What brand of throw has the reviewer been using for years?

I just received my Pinzon throw today. This is my first review out of hundreds of products I have bought from Amazon or elsewhere. First of all it is throw size, not a blanket. I have been using a Liz Claiborne throw for years that was very soft and very big. It was also in boring beige. I bought the red color to give my chair a little spice. The color is gorgeous. A true jewel red. It is even softer and thicker while feeling a little lighter than my big LC throw. Maybe due to the smaller size. I had read other reviews that said it smelled and must be washed immediately. It did not smell but I thought I should wash it first, according to previous reviews. It says to wash it separately, well I didn't do that ,but I did wash it with other red items and a few white rags, and other items I was willing to risk. It came out of the wash without leaving any color on even the white items. It came out of the dryer nice and fluffy. I just remember I forgot the dryers sheets. Buy it for yourself and others. Can't beat the red color for a Christmas gift. Leave the boring beige for another purchase.

Answer: a Liz Claiborne

I just received my Pinzon throw today. This is my first review out of hundreds of products I have bought from Amazon or elsewhere. First of all it is throw size, not a blanket. <hl> I have been using a Liz Claiborne throw for years that was very soft and very big. <hl> It was also in boring beige. I bought the red color to give my chair a little spice. The color is gorgeous. A true jewel red. It is even softer and thicker while feeling a little lighter than my big LC throw. Maybe due to the smaller size. I had read other reviews that said it smelled and must be washed immediately. It did not smell but I thought I should wash it first, according to previous reviews. It says to wash it separately, well I didn't do that ,but I did wash it with other red items and a few white rags, and other items I was willing to risk. It came out of the wash without leaving any color on even the white items. It came out of the dryer nice and fluffy. I just remember I forgot the dryers sheets. Buy it for yourself and others. Can't beat the red color for a Christmas gift. Leave the boring beige for another purchase.

I just received my Pinzon throw today. This is my first review out of hundreds of products I have bought from Amazon or elsewhere. First of all it is throw size, not a blanket. I have been using <hl> a Liz Claiborne <hl> throw for years that was very soft and very big. It was also in boring beige. I bought the red color to give my chair a little spice. The color is gorgeous. A true jewel red. It is even softer and thicker while feeling a little lighter than my big LC throw. Maybe due to the smaller size. I had read other reviews that said it smelled and must be washed immediately. It did not smell but I thought I should wash it first, according to previous reviews. It says to wash it separately, well I didn't do that ,but I did wash it with other red items and a few white rags, and other items I was willing to risk. It came out of the wash without leaving any color on even the white items. It came out of the dryer nice and fluffy. I just remember I forgot the dryers sheets. Buy it for yourself and others. Can't beat the red color for a Christmas gift. Leave the boring beige for another purchase.


Question: Does the vacuum use bags?

I love my Dyson. It's easy to empty and does a great job on the dog hair. You can see when the canister gets full. The only thing I don't really like is the way the tool attachments work. There is a pull out tube is used with the attachments (there are all the standard extras). It's kind of difficult to extend the hose although you can completely remove the long metal tube and use it without that. It can be a little clunky on the steps but the ease on the rest of the floor more than makes up for it.

Answer: canister

I love my Dyson. It's easy to empty and does a great job on the dog hair. <hl> You can see when the canister gets full. <hl> The only thing I don't really like is the way the tool attachments work. There is a pull out tube is used with the attachments (there are all the standard extras). It's kind of difficult to extend the hose although you can completely remove the long metal tube and use it without that. It can be a little clunky on the steps but the ease on the rest of the floor more than makes up for it.

I love my Dyson. It's easy to empty and does a great job on the dog hair. You can see when the <hl> canister <hl> gets full. The only thing I don't really like is the way the tool attachments work. There is a pull out tube is used with the attachments (there are all the standard extras). It's kind of difficult to extend the hose although you can completely remove the long metal tube and use it without that. It can be a little clunky on the steps but the ease on the rest of the floor more than makes up for it.


Question: What did the cookwear heat evenly on?

This set of cookware was great when I first started using it. It was non-stick as described, heated evenly on an electric stove and overall I was pretty satisfied with it. After using it for a year, my opinion is beginning to change. The handles on the pots keep coming loose and have to be tightened every couple of uses. The non-stick bottom, although I have been very careful to avoid scratching or damaging it has started to peel off in little bubbles. The bottoms tend to get burn marks that you can't scrub off even with some serious elbow grease. I think when you buy these, you are buying the name. You could probably get a similar item for much less money at your local superstore. Not thrilled.

Answer: electric stove

This set of cookware was great when I first started using it. <hl> It was non-stick as described, heated evenly on an electric stove and overall I was pretty satisfied with it. <hl> After using it for a year, my opinion is beginning to change. The handles on the pots keep coming loose and have to be tightened every couple of uses. The non-stick bottom, although I have been very careful to avoid scratching or damaging it has started to peel off in little bubbles. The bottoms tend to get burn marks that you can't scrub off even with some serious elbow grease. I think when you buy these, you are buying the name. You could probably get a similar item for much less money at your local superstore. Not thrilled.

This set of cookware was great when I first started using it. It was non-stick as described, heated evenly on an <hl> electric stove <hl> and overall I was pretty satisfied with it. After using it for a year, my opinion is beginning to change. The handles on the pots keep coming loose and have to be tightened every couple of uses. The non-stick bottom, although I have been very careful to avoid scratching or damaging it has started to peel off in little bubbles. The bottoms tend to get burn marks that you can't scrub off even with some serious elbow grease. I think when you buy these, you are buying the name. You could probably get a similar item for much less money at your local superstore. Not thrilled.


Question: What happened when the product fell over?

Saw this on-line, and loved the idea of being able to use bar soap without the scummy film. Soap would last longer; money would be saved; and, there would be less empty plastic liquid soap bottles in landfills. The idea behind the product design is good. I ordered 3 of these. One of them arrived in 2 pieces, but I just glued it rather than returning it. Another of the three would break in half where the tray meets the base each time it was accidentally knocked over in the shower, and eventually I got tired of slotting it back together. I might buy something like this again, but it would have to be sturdier.

Answer: Another of the three would break in half where the tray meets the base each time it was accidentally knocked over

Saw this on-line, and loved the idea of being able to use bar soap without the scummy film. Soap would last longer; money would be saved; and, there would be less empty plastic liquid soap bottles in landfills. The idea behind the product design is good. I ordered 3 of these. One of them arrived in 2 pieces, but I just glued it rather than returning it. <hl> Another of the three would break in half where the tray meets the base each time it was accidentally knocked over in the shower, and eventually I got tired of slotting it back together. <hl> I might buy something like this again, but it would have to be sturdier.

Saw this on-line, and loved the idea of being able to use bar soap without the scummy film. Soap would last longer; money would be saved; and, there would be less empty plastic liquid soap bottles in landfills. The idea behind the product design is good. I ordered 3 of these. One of them arrived in 2 pieces, but I just glued it rather than returning it. <hl> Another of the three would break in half where the tray meets the base each time it was accidentally knocked over <hl> in the shower, and eventually I got tired of slotting it back together. I might buy something like this again, but it would have to be sturdier.