Question: When did they first develop allergies to dust?

This is a no frills HEPA air filter in terms of its aesthetic: it's an efficiently designed rectangle, and though it's not snazzy on the outside, it's not offensive or obtrusive either.It sits in my home office, and does its thing quite well: cleansing the air, and overall improving the living conditions in a space in which I spend entirely too much time.I ordered this unit because I had begun to develop dust allergies in my mid-thirties and was having trouble focusing and getting work done. I noticed an improvement in the way I was feeling shortly after the unit was put into operation.The unit, though not cheap, is a particularly reliable model and is extremely cost-effective to operate over time. As any one who has done the research can tell you, the true expense with HEPA filters is not necessarily the up-front purchase cost, but the cost of replacement filters over the course of the years. Austin's design is one they stand behind with a 5 year warranty, and a filter rated at needing replacement once every 5 years... yes, you read that right. All you need do in order to achieve this longevity is to vacuum the pre-filter every few months. This is accomplished by running a bristled vacuum wand over the outer surface grating. It's simple. It really is: set a reminder in your calendar to run the vacuum over it and you're safe.The unit doesn't take up a lot of room, though it does produce a fair bit of sound in 2 of its 3 settings. The base setting is actually pretty quiet, but the middle and upper settings are noisy - the trade off is that at these settings it moves A LOT of air, which is what you want if you're trying to quick cleanse a room. To give you an idea of what I'm trying to say, while you likely wouldn't have a hard time sleeping with setting 1, you might with setting 2, and you DEFINITELY would with setting 3. Of course, everyone's mileage varies and I'm using words to describe an audible volume, which is not the same as hearing it yourself. As I said earlier: it's in my office, not my bedroom, so I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER with its performance.If you're looking for a bedroom model, you might look into an Alen A350 HEPA Air Purifier (wall mountable and quieter.)

Answer: mid-thirties

This is a no frills HEPA air filter in terms of its aesthetic: it's an efficiently designed rectangle, and though it's not snazzy on the outside, it's not offensive or obtrusive either. It sits in my home office, and does its thing quite well: cleansing the air, and overall improving the living conditions in a space in which I spend entirely too much time. <hl> I ordered this unit because I had begun to develop dust allergies in my mid-thirties and was having trouble focusing and getting work done. <hl> I noticed an improvement in the way I was feeling shortly after the unit was put into operation. The unit, though not cheap, is a particularly reliable model and is extremely cost-effective to operate over time. As any one who has done the research can tell you, the true expense with HEPA filters is not necessarily the up-front purchase cost, but the cost of replacement filters over the course of the years. Austin's design is one they stand behind with a 5 year warranty, and a filter rated at needing replacement once every 5 years... yes, you read that right. All you need do in order to achieve this longevity is to vacuum the pre-filter every few months. This is accomplished by running a bristled vacuum wand over the outer surface grating. It's simple. It really is: set a reminder in your calendar to run the vacuum over it and you're safe. The unit doesn't take up a lot of room, though it does produce a fair bit of sound in 2 of its 3 settings. The base setting is actually pretty quiet, but the middle and upper settings are noisy - the trade off is that at these settings it moves A LOT of air, which is what you want if you're trying to quick cleanse a room. To give you an idea of what I'm trying to say, while you likely wouldn't have a hard time sleeping with setting 1, you might with setting 2, and you DEFINITELY would with setting 3. Of course, everyone's mileage varies and I'm using words to describe an audible volume, which is not the same as hearing it yourself. As I said earlier: it's in my office, not my bedroom, so I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER with its performance. If you're looking for a bedroom model, you might look into an Alen A350 HEPA Air Purifier (wall mountable and quieter.)

This is a no frills HEPA air filter in terms of its aesthetic: it's an efficiently designed rectangle, and though it's not snazzy on the outside, it's not offensive or obtrusive either.It sits in my home office, and does its thing quite well: cleansing the air, and overall improving the living conditions in a space in which I spend entirely too much time.I ordered this unit because I had begun to develop dust allergies in my <hl> mid-thirties <hl> and was having trouble focusing and getting work done. I noticed an improvement in the way I was feeling shortly after the unit was put into operation.The unit, though not cheap, is a particularly reliable model and is extremely cost-effective to operate over time. As any one who has done the research can tell you, the true expense with HEPA filters is not necessarily the up-front purchase cost, but the cost of replacement filters over the course of the years. Austin's design is one they stand behind with a 5 year warranty, and a filter rated at needing replacement once every 5 years... yes, you read that right. All you need do in order to achieve this longevity is to vacuum the pre-filter every few months. This is accomplished by running a bristled vacuum wand over the outer surface grating. It's simple. It really is: set a reminder in your calendar to run the vacuum over it and you're safe.The unit doesn't take up a lot of room, though it does produce a fair bit of sound in 2 of its 3 settings. The base setting is actually pretty quiet, but the middle and upper settings are noisy - the trade off is that at these settings it moves A LOT of air, which is what you want if you're trying to quick cleanse a room. To give you an idea of what I'm trying to say, while you likely wouldn't have a hard time sleeping with setting 1, you might with setting 2, and you DEFINITELY would with setting 3. Of course, everyone's mileage varies and I'm using words to describe an audible volume, which is not the same as hearing it yourself. As I said earlier: it's in my office, not my bedroom, so I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER with its performance.If you're looking for a bedroom model, you might look into an Alen A350 HEPA Air Purifier (wall mountable and quieter.)


Question: What do they fill the bottle with?

I've had a good experience with this bottle, but I haven't been using is for lotion as the name suggests. I buy Dial antibacterial hand soap in large eco-friendly refill bags (Dial Eco-Smart Pomegranate & Tangerine Antibacterial Moisturizer Hand Soap Refill) and pour it into this dispenser, using it as a soap dispenser in my home bathroom. I've been doing this since July of last year (so 7 months now) and I've not had any problems with the bottle. We are a family of 4, all using a single bathroom. So the bottle sees a lot of use. But it's never clogged or leaked or anything like that.I can't say how will it does or doesn't work for lotion, but it works great with liquid Dial soap!

Answer: liquid Dial soap

I've had a good experience with this bottle, but I haven't been using is for lotion as the name suggests. I buy Dial antibacterial hand soap in large eco-friendly refill bags (Dial Eco-Smart Pomegranate & Tangerine Antibacterial Moisturizer Hand Soap Refill) and pour it into this dispenser, using it as a soap dispenser in my home bathroom. I've been doing this since July of last year (so 7 months now) and I've not had any problems with the bottle. We are a family of 4, all using a single bathroom. So the bottle sees a lot of use. But it's never clogged or leaked or anything like that. <hl> I can't say how will it does or doesn't work for lotion, but it works great with liquid Dial soap ! <hl>

I've had a good experience with this bottle, but I haven't been using is for lotion as the name suggests. I buy Dial antibacterial hand soap in large eco-friendly refill bags (Dial Eco-Smart Pomegranate & Tangerine Antibacterial Moisturizer Hand Soap Refill) and pour it into this dispenser, using it as a soap dispenser in my home bathroom. I've been doing this since July of last year (so 7 months now) and I've not had any problems with the bottle. We are a family of 4, all using a single bathroom. So the bottle sees a lot of use. But it's never clogged or leaked or anything like that.I can't say how will it does or doesn't work for lotion, but it works great with <hl> liquid Dial soap <hl>!

I can't say how will it does or doesn't work for lotion, but it works great with <hl> liquid Dial soap <hl> !


Question: What does the black rubber in the middle do?

As I've gotten into home mixology, I've realized that I need proper tools. This OXO double jigger fits the bill perfectly!Each side has three very clearly marked increments for very precise measurements. While it may sound silly, the black rubber in the middle really does improve grip substantially. This is also dishwasher safe. I typically keep it tucked away, but while out, this is a very nice looking piece of equipment, perfectly matching many other items like myOXO Good Grips Steel Cocktail Shaker(also highly recommended).Perfect execution on a necessary bar tool at a wonderful price. A real must-buy!

Answer: improve grip substantially

As I've gotten into home mixology, I've realized that I need proper tools. This OXO double jigger fits the bill perfectly!Each side has three very clearly marked increments for very precise measurements. <hl> While it may sound silly, the black rubber in the middle really does improve grip substantially . <hl> This is also dishwasher safe. I typically keep it tucked away, but while out, this is a very nice looking piece of equipment, perfectly matching many other items like myOXO Good Grips Steel Cocktail Shaker(also highly recommended).Perfect execution on a necessary bar tool at a wonderful price. A real must-buy!

As I've gotten into home mixology, I've realized that I need proper tools. This OXO double jigger fits the bill perfectly!Each side has three very clearly marked increments for very precise measurements. While it may sound silly, the black rubber in the middle really does <hl> improve grip substantially <hl>. This is also dishwasher safe. I typically keep it tucked away, but while out, this is a very nice looking piece of equipment, perfectly matching many other items like myOXO Good Grips Steel Cocktail Shaker(also highly recommended).Perfect execution on a necessary bar tool at a wonderful price. A real must-buy!

While it may sound silly, the black rubber in the middle really does <hl> improve grip substantially <hl> .


Question: What did the reviewer end up doing with the product?

I really wanted to like this grinder, but a major flaw in it is that you can only grind 20 seconds worth of coffee every five minutes. I like my coffee strong, but I only make about six cups in the morning. This grinder only grinds half that amount during the 20-second time period (which is the maximum amount of grind time you can choose). According to the manual, when that 20 seconds is up, you have to wait five minutes before grinding again; otherwise, the manual warns that the motor may overheat. So, to grind my usual amount of morning coffee will take 5 minutes and 40 seconds. That's too long for my rushed mornings.I returned the grinder for that reason.

Answer: returned the grinder

I returned the grinder for that reason.

I really wanted to like this grinder, but a major flaw in it is that you can only grind 20 seconds worth of coffee every five minutes. I like my coffee strong, but I only make about six cups in the morning. This grinder only grinds half that amount during the 20-second time period (which is the maximum amount of grind time you can choose). According to the manual, when that 20 seconds is up, you have to wait five minutes before grinding again; otherwise, the manual warns that the motor may overheat. So, to grind my usual amount of morning coffee will take 5 minutes and 40 seconds. That's too long for my rushed mornings. <hl> I returned the grinder for that reason. <hl>

I really wanted to like this grinder, but a major flaw in it is that you can only grind 20 seconds worth of coffee every five minutes. I like my coffee strong, but I only make about six cups in the morning. This grinder only grinds half that amount during the 20-second time period (which is the maximum amount of grind time you can choose). According to the manual, when that 20 seconds is up, you have to wait five minutes before grinding again; otherwise, the manual warns that the motor may overheat. So, to grind my usual amount of morning coffee will take 5 minutes and 40 seconds. That's too long for my rushed mornings.I <hl> returned the grinder <hl> for that reason.


Question: What sweet powder does the author store in this product?

These containers are a great deal. Love the whole set. Some people have complained that some of the containers are too small to be useful, but I LOVE all the different sizes. There are enough larger ones for my family of 5 and I use the tiny ones all the time for storing things like cinnamon-sugar, peanut butter for lunches, leftover toppings for meals like Hawaiian haystacks, etc etc. I find them all very useful and very convenient.

Answer: cinnamon-sugar

These containers are a great deal. Love the whole set. Some people have complained that some of the containers are too small to be useful, but I LOVE all the different sizes. <hl> There are enough larger ones for my family of 5 and I use the tiny ones all the time for storing things like cinnamon-sugar , peanut butter for lunches, leftover toppings for meals like Hawaiian haystacks, etc etc. <hl> I find them all very useful and very convenient.

These containers are a great deal. Love the whole set. Some people have complained that some of the containers are too small to be useful, but I LOVE all the different sizes. There are enough larger ones for my family of 5 and I use the tiny ones all the time for storing things like <hl> cinnamon-sugar <hl>, peanut butter for lunches, leftover toppings for meals like Hawaiian haystacks, etc etc. I find them all very useful and very convenient.

There are enough larger ones for my family of 5 and I use the tiny ones all the time for storing things like <hl> cinnamon-sugar <hl> , peanut butter for lunches, leftover toppings for meals like Hawaiian haystacks, etc etc.


Question: What must be done first to the purifiers to prevent the release of ozone?

We have a house with an open floor plan, and were not yet ready to install a HEPA filter on the furnace. We bought a couple of these for smaller spaces, and a different larger purifier for the largest space. These have been great! My husband (an allergist) has recently become very allergic to the cats. By banning the cats from the bedroom (every allergist's first recommendation), and using these in the bedroom and his office, those spaces are constant "safe" zones. I am very pleased. I'm back online to purchase two more because I love what these do for the air circulation in our poorly ventilated house. The upstairs is chronically 5-10 degrees warmer than the main level, and our bedroom unit circulates the air such that our room in more comfortable than it has been in years. We are putting these in the kids rooms in place of their white noise machines (on the highest filtration setting, the "white" wind noise of these purifiers is more pleasant than the machines we use), and to improve air circulation. When I vacuum the filter, it is always filthy, but it doesn't seem to ever be overfull, the unit seems to always be effective. By having two more of these, we expect it will improve the overall air quality as well as circulation. For the price, I definitely recommend these!(BTW, for those wondering about ionizing units, the ionizing units release ozone, and the allergy community feels that even the small amount of ozone released can be more irritating to asthmatics than the allergens, and thus the latest recommendations say to avoid any purifier that releases ANY amount of ozone. My husband had us turn off our furnace air filter and remove the ionizing coils, and just replace the coils with a cardboard filter. It's hardly a perfect fix, but it is better than the ozone (we didn't realize) it was releasing before. We'll get a whole house HEPA eventually, but one step at a time...)

Answer: remove the ionizing coils

We have a house with an open floor plan, and were not yet ready to install a HEPA filter on the furnace. We bought a couple of these for smaller spaces, and a different larger purifier for the largest space. These have been great! My husband (an allergist) has recently become very allergic to the cats. By banning the cats from the bedroom (every allergist's first recommendation), and using these in the bedroom and his office, those spaces are constant "safe" zones. I am very pleased. I'm back online to purchase two more because I love what these do for the air circulation in our poorly ventilated house. The upstairs is chronically 5-10 degrees warmer than the main level, and our bedroom unit circulates the air such that our room in more comfortable than it has been in years. We are putting these in the kids rooms in place of their white noise machines (on the highest filtration setting, the "white" wind noise of these purifiers is more pleasant than the machines we use), and to improve air circulation. When I vacuum the filter, it is always filthy, but it doesn't seem to ever be overfull, the unit seems to always be effective. By having two more of these, we expect it will improve the overall air quality as well as circulation. For the price, I definitely recommend these!(BTW, for those wondering about ionizing units, the ionizing units release ozone, and the allergy community feels that even the small amount of ozone released can be more irritating to asthmatics than the allergens, and thus the latest recommendations say to avoid any purifier that releases ANY amount of ozone. <hl> My husband had us turn off our furnace air filter and remove the ionizing coils , and just replace the coils with a cardboard filter. <hl> It's hardly a perfect fix, but it is better than the ozone (we didn't realize) it was releasing before. We'll get a whole house HEPA eventually, but one step at a time...)

We have a house with an open floor plan, and were not yet ready to install a HEPA filter on the furnace. We bought a couple of these for smaller spaces, and a different larger purifier for the largest space. These have been great! My husband (an allergist) has recently become very allergic to the cats. By banning the cats from the bedroom (every allergist's first recommendation), and using these in the bedroom and his office, those spaces are constant "safe" zones. I am very pleased. I'm back online to purchase two more because I love what these do for the air circulation in our poorly ventilated house. The upstairs is chronically 5-10 degrees warmer than the main level, and our bedroom unit circulates the air such that our room in more comfortable than it has been in years. We are putting these in the kids rooms in place of their white noise machines (on the highest filtration setting, the "white" wind noise of these purifiers is more pleasant than the machines we use), and to improve air circulation. When I vacuum the filter, it is always filthy, but it doesn't seem to ever be overfull, the unit seems to always be effective. By having two more of these, we expect it will improve the overall air quality as well as circulation. For the price, I definitely recommend these!(BTW, for those wondering about ionizing units, the ionizing units release ozone, and the allergy community feels that even the small amount of ozone released can be more irritating to asthmatics than the allergens, and thus the latest recommendations say to avoid any purifier that releases ANY amount of ozone. My husband had us turn off our furnace air filter and <hl> remove the ionizing coils <hl>, and just replace the coils with a cardboard filter. It's hardly a perfect fix, but it is better than the ozone (we didn't realize) it was releasing before. We'll get a whole house HEPA eventually, but one step at a time...)

My husband had us turn off our furnace air filter and <hl> remove the ionizing coils <hl> , and just replace the coils with a cardboard filter.


Question: How long did it take to make beautiful creamy center hard boiled eggs?

After reading nearly every review and what others liked and didn't like about this product, I tested it. Since I have lost so many eggs after putting them on the stove, walking away and forgetting about them until the burnt smell brought me running back, I thought an egg cooker would be the perfect answer. The automatic shut-off and the continuous loud ring were the plusses for me. The precise amount of water (with the measurement marked with a small piece of white tape because, yes, they are hard to read), 4 large eggs and 10 minutes later, I had a beautiful creamy center hard-boiled egg. Since I love h-b eggs, that was the point. If it didn't work the first time, this cooker would have gone back immediately.In the meantime, I also put 4 eggs into a pot of cool water on the stove. It took 10 minutes to boil and now I am timing 15 minutes for the cooking time, 25 minutes already. So this cooker is fine with me!Since I usually buy XL eggs, I am going to give them a try later. If the results are any different, I will add it to my review.2nd use - 5 beautifully fluffy XL hard-boiled eggs. NO buzzer!3rd use - 4 beautiful h-b eggs. NO buzzer!Returning this one. As this is the only one with automatic shut-off and continuous buzzer, I've ordered another one in the hopes that it will work for a good long time.

Answer: 25 minutes

After reading nearly every review and what others liked and didn't like about this product, I tested it. Since I have lost so many eggs after putting them on the stove, walking away and forgetting about them until the burnt smell brought me running back, I thought an egg cooker would be the perfect answer. The automatic shut-off and the continuous loud ring were the plusses for me. The precise amount of water (with the measurement marked with a small piece of white tape because, yes, they are hard to read), 4 large eggs and 10 minutes later, I had a beautiful creamy center hard-boiled egg. Since I love h-b eggs, that was the point. If it didn't work the first time, this cooker would have gone back immediately. In the meantime, I also put 4 eggs into a pot of cool water on the stove. <hl> It took 10 minutes to boil and now I am timing 15 minutes for the cooking time, 25 minutes already. <hl> So this cooker is fine with me!Since I usually buy XL eggs, I am going to give them a try later. If the results are any different, I will add it to my review.2nd use - 5 beautifully fluffy XL hard-boiled eggs. NO buzzer!3rd use - 4 beautiful h-b eggs. NO buzzer!Returning this one. As this is the only one with automatic shut-off and continuous buzzer, I've ordered another one in the hopes that it will work for a good long time.

After reading nearly every review and what others liked and didn't like about this product, I tested it. Since I have lost so many eggs after putting them on the stove, walking away and forgetting about them until the burnt smell brought me running back, I thought an egg cooker would be the perfect answer. The automatic shut-off and the continuous loud ring were the plusses for me. The precise amount of water (with the measurement marked with a small piece of white tape because, yes, they are hard to read), 4 large eggs and 10 minutes later, I had a beautiful creamy center hard-boiled egg. Since I love h-b eggs, that was the point. If it didn't work the first time, this cooker would have gone back immediately.In the meantime, I also put 4 eggs into a pot of cool water on the stove. It took 10 minutes to boil and now I am timing 15 minutes for the cooking time, <hl> 25 minutes <hl> already. So this cooker is fine with me!Since I usually buy XL eggs, I am going to give them a try later. If the results are any different, I will add it to my review.2nd use - 5 beautifully fluffy XL hard-boiled eggs. NO buzzer!3rd use - 4 beautiful h-b eggs. NO buzzer!Returning this one. As this is the only one with automatic shut-off and continuous buzzer, I've ordered another one in the hopes that it will work for a good long time.


Question: What is the color of the sheets?

Some issues:1. Italian, Egyptian? But not cotton. Morally questionable if not outright false advertising.2. LOTS AND LOTS of loose threads discovered while unpacking the sheets. Honestly, I would expect something this thready to be sold at a discount.3. I don't know if the color was touched up in the photos, but what I got is more key lime green than sage green.Would NOT buy again, but... they're okay.

Answer: key lime green

Some issues:1. Italian, Egyptian? But not cotton. Morally questionable if not outright false advertising.2. LOTS AND LOTS of loose threads discovered while unpacking the sheets. Honestly, I would expect something this thready to be sold at a discount.3. <hl> I don't know if the color was touched up in the photos, but what I got is more key lime green than sage green. <hl> Would NOT buy again, but... they're okay.

Some issues:1. Italian, Egyptian? But not cotton. Morally questionable if not outright false advertising.2. LOTS AND LOTS of loose threads discovered while unpacking the sheets. Honestly, I would expect something this thready to be sold at a discount.3. I don't know if the color was touched up in the photos, but what I got is more <hl> key lime green <hl> than sage green.Would NOT buy again, but... they're okay.


Question: what did they wish was different about the salt shaker?

So convenient because, being stack-able, they take up very little room. The only thing I wish was different is that the holes in the salt shaker are so very small, I wish they were a tiny bit bigger. It's hard to get the salt out. Still, the shakers look have a clean, sharp look to them. I frequently eat in front of the TV so I have them on a tray right by the sofa where they are convenient. I taste the food sitting there and don't have to go back to the kitchen if I find I need salt or pepper. This is probably a use most people don't care about, but that's what I use them for.

Answer: the holes

So convenient because, being stack-able, they take up very little room. <hl> The only thing I wish was different is that the holes in the salt shaker are so very small, I wish they were a tiny bit bigger. <hl> It's hard to get the salt out. Still, the shakers look have a clean, sharp look to them. I frequently eat in front of the TV so I have them on a tray right by the sofa where they are convenient. I taste the food sitting there and don't have to go back to the kitchen if I find I need salt or pepper. This is probably a use most people don't care about, but that's what I use them for.

So convenient because, being stack-able, they take up very little room. The only thing I wish was different is that <hl> the holes <hl> in the salt shaker are so very small, I wish they were a tiny bit bigger. It's hard to get the salt out. Still, the shakers look have a clean, sharp look to them. I frequently eat in front of the TV so I have them on a tray right by the sofa where they are convenient. I taste the food sitting there and don't have to go back to the kitchen if I find I need salt or pepper. This is probably a use most people don't care about, but that's what I use them for.


Question: What season was the fan used?

I've owned the Lasko tower fan with remote control for nearly four years now. I use it every day in the summer and spring. I've never had to change the batteries in the remote in all that time, and it works as well now as it did on the first day of use. The base had to be installed on the fan when it was taken out of its box. My husband did that and said it wasn't hard. I've used all the various settings on the fan, including oscillation, and it works quietly on all settings. I've used it in both my home office and in my bedroom, and I ended up keeping it in my my bedroom because its 40-inch height allows the air it blows to easily reach a person lying on a bed. Also, if I get cold in the middle of the night, the fan's remote allows me to turn off the fan without having to get up.In spite of its height, the fan is light and easy to move. It has an indented hand-hold at its top which makes it easy to pick up the fan and move it from room to room or store it in the garage during the winter.Based on my experience with this fan, I would be happy to purchase another one just like it if the need ever arose.

Answer: summer and spring

I've owned the Lasko tower fan with remote control for nearly four years now. <hl> I use it every day in the summer and spring . <hl> I've never had to change the batteries in the remote in all that time, and it works as well now as it did on the first day of use. The base had to be installed on the fan when it was taken out of its box. My husband did that and said it wasn't hard. I've used all the various settings on the fan, including oscillation, and it works quietly on all settings. I've used it in both my home office and in my bedroom, and I ended up keeping it in my my bedroom because its 40-inch height allows the air it blows to easily reach a person lying on a bed. Also, if I get cold in the middle of the night, the fan's remote allows me to turn off the fan without having to get up. In spite of its height, the fan is light and easy to move. It has an indented hand-hold at its top which makes it easy to pick up the fan and move it from room to room or store it in the garage during the winter. Based on my experience with this fan, I would be happy to purchase another one just like it if the need ever arose.

I've owned the Lasko tower fan with remote control for nearly four years now. I use it every day in the <hl> summer and spring <hl>. I've never had to change the batteries in the remote in all that time, and it works as well now as it did on the first day of use. The base had to be installed on the fan when it was taken out of its box. My husband did that and said it wasn't hard. I've used all the various settings on the fan, including oscillation, and it works quietly on all settings. I've used it in both my home office and in my bedroom, and I ended up keeping it in my my bedroom because its 40-inch height allows the air it blows to easily reach a person lying on a bed. Also, if I get cold in the middle of the night, the fan's remote allows me to turn off the fan without having to get up.In spite of its height, the fan is light and easy to move. It has an indented hand-hold at its top which makes it easy to pick up the fan and move it from room to room or store it in the garage during the winter.Based on my experience with this fan, I would be happy to purchase another one just like it if the need ever arose.

I use it every day in the <hl> summer and spring <hl> .


Question: How many times do they make coffee on Sunday?

I brew a two-cup thermal mug of coffee every day of the week and sometimes twice on Sunday, and so I use a #2 filter every day, or even more. These filters are pure white, leave no paper taste, hold up well (important when you're dumping grounds) and have a nifty little finger tab that makes the filter easy to open. The best news is that 800 of them will last me more than two years before I have to find #2 filters again. They're in sealed bags of 100, and each bag has its own "zipper" seal. Two years won't be a problem, and the price is right.

Answer: twice

<hl> I brew a two-cup thermal mug of coffee every day of the week and sometimes twice on Sunday, and so I use a #2 filter every day, or even more. <hl> These filters are pure white, leave no paper taste, hold up well (important when you're dumping grounds) and have a nifty little finger tab that makes the filter easy to open. The best news is that 800 of them will last me more than two years before I have to find #2 filters again. They're in sealed bags of 100, and each bag has its own "zipper" seal. Two years won't be a problem, and the price is right.

I brew a two-cup thermal mug of coffee every day of the week and sometimes <hl> twice <hl> on Sunday, and so I use a #2 filter every day, or even more. These filters are pure white, leave no paper taste, hold up well (important when you're dumping grounds) and have a nifty little finger tab that makes the filter easy to open. The best news is that 800 of them will last me more than two years before I have to find #2 filters again. They're in sealed bags of 100, and each bag has its own "zipper" seal. Two years won't be a problem, and the price is right.


Question: What doesn't the reviewer have to use anymore to pick up diced vegetables?

Why did I wait so long to get this ????? I hated dragging the cutting board over to the pan to scrape off diced veggies. Sometimes I would use my hands and have to pick, pick at all the stragglers. This is the handiest tool ever ! Scoops up my diced onions and gets them all. I don't have to use my hands to pick them up anymore or drag over the cutting board to the stove. Great for anything you are chopping up. I bought two more for my daughters.

Answer: hands

Why did I wait so long to get this ????? I hated dragging the cutting board over to the pan to scrape off diced veggies. <hl> Sometimes I would use my hands and have to pick, pick at all the stragglers. <hl> This is the handiest tool ever ! Scoops up my diced onions and gets them all. I don't have to use my hands to pick them up anymore or drag over the cutting board to the stove. Great for anything you are chopping up. I bought two more for my daughters.

Why did I wait so long to get this ????? I hated dragging the cutting board over to the pan to scrape off diced veggies. Sometimes I would use my <hl> hands <hl> and have to pick, pick at all the stragglers. This is the handiest tool ever ! Scoops up my diced onions and gets them all. I don't have to use my hands to pick them up anymore or drag over the cutting board to the stove. Great for anything you are chopping up. I bought two more for my daughters.


Question: What color of are the plates?

This 16 Piece Classic White Dinnerware Set in the Wave Design is both unique and beautiful. The set is made from a nice heavy stoneware but the wave design gives the illusion of being so delicate. Whether for everyday use or to use when you have guests for dinner this set is certain to make a statement about your contemporary flare for decorating. The bowl is shallow and perfect for salad or a soup appetizer before serving the main course. This dinnerware set begs for you to be more creative in the kitchen from cooking to arranging food on the plates. The snowy white plates give you a blank canvas for all of your culinary creations.I couldn't be more delighted with the Wave Design dinnerware set.

Answer: white

This 16 Piece Classic White Dinnerware Set in the Wave Design is both unique and beautiful. The set is made from a nice heavy stoneware but the wave design gives the illusion of being so delicate. Whether for everyday use or to use when you have guests for dinner this set is certain to make a statement about your contemporary flare for decorating. The bowl is shallow and perfect for salad or a soup appetizer before serving the main course. This dinnerware set begs for you to be more creative in the kitchen from cooking to arranging food on the plates. <hl> The snowy white plates give you a blank canvas for all of your culinary creations. <hl> I couldn't be more delighted with the Wave Design dinnerware set.

This 16 Piece Classic White Dinnerware Set in the Wave Design is both unique and beautiful. The set is made from a nice heavy stoneware but the wave design gives the illusion of being so delicate. Whether for everyday use or to use when you have guests for dinner this set is certain to make a statement about your contemporary flare for decorating. The bowl is shallow and perfect for salad or a soup appetizer before serving the main course. This dinnerware set begs for you to be more creative in the kitchen from cooking to arranging food on the plates. The snowy <hl> white <hl> plates give you a blank canvas for all of your culinary creations.I couldn't be more delighted with the Wave Design dinnerware set.


Question: With things cleaned and in it's proper place what kind of experience will someone have?

I had been hesitant to get a pressure cooker for many reasons (safety being one of them and we have an electric stove and not gas), but after reading the reviews on this one I took the chance. Granted, like any device, you have to understand how it works and its "quirks", but once you learn, it is worth it.Now I can pressure cook with confidence and convenience. I've done pea soup in 15 minutes that turned out great. A pot roast in 50 minutes that was tender and tasty. Corn on the cob in 4 minutes, you get the idea.I highly suggest this pressure cooker, but realize you have to make sure the seal is clean, the pressure relief valve is in its proper position (parallel to the handle with it pointing to right while looking at the front of the cooker) and you will have a successful experience with this cooker.

Answer: successful

I had been hesitant to get a pressure cooker for many reasons (safety being one of them and we have an electric stove and not gas), but after reading the reviews on this one I took the chance. Granted, like any device, you have to understand how it works and its "quirks", but once you learn, it is worth it. Now I can pressure cook with confidence and convenience. I've done pea soup in 15 minutes that turned out great. A pot roast in 50 minutes that was tender and tasty. Corn on the cob in 4 minutes, you get the idea. <hl> I highly suggest this pressure cooker, but realize you have to make sure the seal is clean, the pressure relief valve is in its proper position (parallel to the handle with it pointing to right while looking at the front of the cooker) and you will have a successful experience with this cooker. <hl>

I had been hesitant to get a pressure cooker for many reasons (safety being one of them and we have an electric stove and not gas), but after reading the reviews on this one I took the chance. Granted, like any device, you have to understand how it works and its "quirks", but once you learn, it is worth it.Now I can pressure cook with confidence and convenience. I've done pea soup in 15 minutes that turned out great. A pot roast in 50 minutes that was tender and tasty. Corn on the cob in 4 minutes, you get the idea.I highly suggest this pressure cooker, but realize you have to make sure the seal is clean, the pressure relief valve is in its proper position (parallel to the handle with it pointing to right while looking at the front of the cooker) and you will have a <hl> successful <hl> experience with this cooker.


Question: What is wrong with the office

We have a small room converted to an office, on the second story of our house. The room does not have the best circulation, and in the middle of the summer (hot and humid days) it got really damp feeling in there.Based on a recommendation from a Home Depot associate, decided to give DampRid a try -- and have been very happy ever since. We put the container in the room, and about every few weeks or so we dump out more than a cup full of water down the drain. These refills do the same job that the original pack did, and the room feel and smells much better now.Guess we will have to figure out why the issue occurs (maybe need to replace the 13 year old windows seals?), but until then these do the job.

Answer: does not have the best circulation

We have a small room converted to an office, on the second story of our house. <hl> The room does not have the best circulation , and in the middle of the summer (hot and humid days) it got really damp feeling in there. <hl> Based on a recommendation from a Home Depot associate, decided to give DampRid a try -- and have been very happy ever since. We put the container in the room, and about every few weeks or so we dump out more than a cup full of water down the drain. These refills do the same job that the original pack did, and the room feel and smells much better now. Guess we will have to figure out why the issue occurs (maybe need to replace the 13 year old windows seals?), but until then these do the job.

We have a small room converted to an office, on the second story of our house. The room <hl> does not have the best circulation <hl>, and in the middle of the summer (hot and humid days) it got really damp feeling in there.Based on a recommendation from a Home Depot associate, decided to give DampRid a try -- and have been very happy ever since. We put the container in the room, and about every few weeks or so we dump out more than a cup full of water down the drain. These refills do the same job that the original pack did, and the room feel and smells much better now.Guess we will have to figure out why the issue occurs (maybe need to replace the 13 year old windows seals?), but until then these do the job.

The room <hl> does not have the best circulation <hl> , and in the middle of the summer (hot and humid days) it got really damp feeling in there.


Question: How is the scoop with getting ice cream?

I was so happy to finally find an ice cream scoop that doesn't break or bend awkwardly after only a few uses. This scoop is very sturdy with a big comfortable handle for those of us with big hands. I like the shape of the scoop itself, it's a little sharper and flatter and really does a nice job digging into the ice cream. Be careful though because this digging can lead to you puncturing the bottom or sides of the container. I would have given this 5 stars but after a month or so these little bumps began to form on the finish of the inside of the scoop. These bumps don't impact the function of the scoop, but they certainly don't look that great.

Answer: really does a nice job

I was so happy to finally find an ice cream scoop that doesn't break or bend awkwardly after only a few uses. This scoop is very sturdy with a big comfortable handle for those of us with big hands. <hl> I like the shape of the scoop itself, it's a little sharper and flatter and really does a nice job digging into the ice cream. <hl> Be careful though because this digging can lead to you puncturing the bottom or sides of the container. I would have given this 5 stars but after a month or so these little bumps began to form on the finish of the inside of the scoop. These bumps don't impact the function of the scoop, but they certainly don't look that great.

I was so happy to finally find an ice cream scoop that doesn't break or bend awkwardly after only a few uses. This scoop is very sturdy with a big comfortable handle for those of us with big hands. I like the shape of the scoop itself, it's a little sharper and flatter and <hl> really does a nice job <hl> digging into the ice cream. Be careful though because this digging can lead to you puncturing the bottom or sides of the container. I would have given this 5 stars but after a month or so these little bumps began to form on the finish of the inside of the scoop. These bumps don't impact the function of the scoop, but they certainly don't look that great.


Question: What kind of a buy did the reviewer find the blanket to be?

I PURCHASED THIS LOVELY BLANKET FOR MY GUEST ROOM. IT ARRIVED AND I FOUND IT TO BE A TERRIFIC BUY! IT IS LIGHTWEIGHT AND SO VERY SOFT. BECAUSE THE MEASUREMENTS ARE GENEROUS, IT ACTUALLY FITS BEAUTIFULLY ON MY KING SIZED BED. THERE IS AMPLE SIDE & BOTTOM EDGE "HANG-DOWN"....I USE IT UNDER A QUILT WITH BEDSKIRT AND I DIDN'T WANT IT TO BE LONGER THAN THE QUILT. I HAVEN'T LAUNDERED IT YET, BUT I'VE HAD OTHER ITEMS MADE OF THE SAME MICROPLUSH FABRIC AND THEY WASH & DRY WITH ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS. I BELIEVE THE PRICE I PAID FOR THIS BLANKET WAS VERY REASONABLE. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A PRACTICAL AS WELL AS LUXURIOUS BLANKET AT A FAIR PRICE, I THINK YOU WILL BE WELL-SATISFIED WITH THIS ITEM.

Answer: A TERRIFIC BUY

AND I FOUND IT TO BE A TERRIFIC BUY !

I PURCHASED THIS LOVELY BLANKET FOR MY GUEST ROOM. IT ARRIVED <hl> AND I FOUND IT TO BE A TERRIFIC BUY ! <hl> IT IS LIGHTWEIGHT AND SO VERY SOFT. BECAUSE THE MEASUREMENTS ARE GENEROUS, IT ACTUALLY FITS BEAUTIFULLY ON MY KING SIZED BED. THERE IS AMPLE SIDE & BOTTOM EDGE "HANG-DOWN".... I USE IT UNDER A QUILT WITH BEDSKIRT AND I DIDN'T WANT IT TO BE LONGER THAN THE QUILT. I HAVEN'T LAUNDERED IT YET, BUT I'VE HAD OTHER ITEMS MADE OF THE SAME MICROPLUSH FABRIC AND THEY WASH & DRY WITH ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS. I BELIEVE THE PRICE I PAID FOR THIS BLANKET WAS VERY REASONABLE. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A PRACTICAL AS WELL AS LUXURIOUS BLANKET AT A FAIR PRICE, I THINK YOU WILL BE WELL-SATISFIED WITH THIS ITEM.

I PURCHASED THIS LOVELY BLANKET FOR MY GUEST ROOM. IT ARRIVED AND I FOUND IT TO BE <hl> A TERRIFIC BUY <hl>! IT IS LIGHTWEIGHT AND SO VERY SOFT. BECAUSE THE MEASUREMENTS ARE GENEROUS, IT ACTUALLY FITS BEAUTIFULLY ON MY KING SIZED BED. THERE IS AMPLE SIDE & BOTTOM EDGE "HANG-DOWN"....I USE IT UNDER A QUILT WITH BEDSKIRT AND I DIDN'T WANT IT TO BE LONGER THAN THE QUILT. I HAVEN'T LAUNDERED IT YET, BUT I'VE HAD OTHER ITEMS MADE OF THE SAME MICROPLUSH FABRIC AND THEY WASH & DRY WITH ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS. I BELIEVE THE PRICE I PAID FOR THIS BLANKET WAS VERY REASONABLE. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A PRACTICAL AS WELL AS LUXURIOUS BLANKET AT A FAIR PRICE, I THINK YOU WILL BE WELL-SATISFIED WITH THIS ITEM.

AND I FOUND IT TO BE <hl> A TERRIFIC BUY <hl> !


Question: What do you unlock when installing it?

So far so good. The Lift and Lock Pole Caddy took less than 2 minutes to be installed in our shower. One simply screws the needed pole pieces together, unlocks the bottom locking mechanism, slides the bottom pole up to the ceiling (you will hear clicks as its ratcheting mechanism locks on the way up). When it is firm against the ceiling and shower pan, then you press the locking mechanism down and you're done. Adding the trays is a snap. Just place them where you want and press down till you hear a click.So far we have some heavy shampoo and conditioner bottles on their own trays, razors, body wash, loofahs, etc on the trays and everything is just fine. Of course I wouldn't put overly heavy items on the trays, but they are sturdy. It also comes with a spare rubber piece that goes against the ceiling (that I nearly threw out as it was attached to some packaging inside the box with a bit of tape.)Some trays have large holes to place the bottle lids through when you need to turn your shampoo, conditioner, etc upside down and still keep them on the unit.Overall, it is a nice looking, solid unit that does exactly what it says and takes just a couple of minutes to set up. Ours is brushed nickel and it matches perfectly with the other brushed nickel pieces in the bathroom.I will update the review if the unit rusts, doesn't hold up, or has any other issues, but for now it is a very nice solution that takes up little space in the shower and I don't have to live with the rack that hangs from the shower head pipe that I don't care for.

Answer: bottom locking mechanism

So far so good. The Lift and Lock Pole Caddy took less than 2 minutes to be installed in our shower. <hl> One simply screws the needed pole pieces together, unlocks the bottom locking mechanism , slides the bottom pole up to the ceiling (you will hear clicks as its ratcheting mechanism locks on the way up). <hl> When it is firm against the ceiling and shower pan, then you press the locking mechanism down and you're done. Adding the trays is a snap. Just place them where you want and press down till you hear a click. So far we have some heavy shampoo and conditioner bottles on their own trays, razors, body wash, loofahs, etc on the trays and everything is just fine. Of course I wouldn't put overly heavy items on the trays, but they are sturdy. It also comes with a spare rubber piece that goes against the ceiling (that I nearly threw out as it was attached to some packaging inside the box with a bit of tape.)Some trays have large holes to place the bottle lids through when you need to turn your shampoo, conditioner, etc upside down and still keep them on the unit. Overall, it is a nice looking, solid unit that does exactly what it says and takes just a couple of minutes to set up. Ours is brushed nickel and it matches perfectly with the other brushed nickel pieces in the bathroom. I will update the review if the unit rusts, doesn't hold up, or has any other issues, but for now it is a very nice solution that takes up little space in the shower and I don't have to live with the rack that hangs from the shower head pipe that I don't care for.

So far so good. The Lift and Lock Pole Caddy took less than 2 minutes to be installed in our shower. One simply screws the needed pole pieces together, unlocks the <hl> bottom locking mechanism <hl>, slides the bottom pole up to the ceiling (you will hear clicks as its ratcheting mechanism locks on the way up). When it is firm against the ceiling and shower pan, then you press the locking mechanism down and you're done. Adding the trays is a snap. Just place them where you want and press down till you hear a click.So far we have some heavy shampoo and conditioner bottles on their own trays, razors, body wash, loofahs, etc on the trays and everything is just fine. Of course I wouldn't put overly heavy items on the trays, but they are sturdy. It also comes with a spare rubber piece that goes against the ceiling (that I nearly threw out as it was attached to some packaging inside the box with a bit of tape.)Some trays have large holes to place the bottle lids through when you need to turn your shampoo, conditioner, etc upside down and still keep them on the unit.Overall, it is a nice looking, solid unit that does exactly what it says and takes just a couple of minutes to set up. Ours is brushed nickel and it matches perfectly with the other brushed nickel pieces in the bathroom.I will update the review if the unit rusts, doesn't hold up, or has any other issues, but for now it is a very nice solution that takes up little space in the shower and I don't have to live with the rack that hangs from the shower head pipe that I don't care for.

One simply screws the needed pole pieces together, unlocks the <hl> bottom locking mechanism <hl> , slides the bottom pole up to the ceiling (you will hear clicks as its ratcheting mechanism locks on the way up).


Question: How much cheaper is it to make than retail?

This device does exactly what it advertises, at an extremely reasonable price. It's also very compact and easy to store, easy to clean, and narrow enough to reach into narrower bottles or cups. I tried a devoted frothing unit with pitcher and was disappointed, then chose this and have been extremely happy.Use this frother, along with a Bialetti stovetop espresso maker and your own skim milk, plus whatever other ingredients you like, and you have Starbucks for about a quarter (or less) of the retail price.For me, it's Illy Moka Normale coffee in the Bialetti, microwaved skim milk, one long shot of sugar-free Hershey's chocolate syrup, and a dollop of Starbucks peppermint syrup, then froth with the Aerolatte. Starbucks Peppermint Mocha at less than a dollar and 130 calories instead of 4.79 and 350 calories.

Answer: quarter (or less) of the retail price

This device does exactly what it advertises, at an extremely reasonable price. It's also very compact and easy to store, easy to clean, and narrow enough to reach into narrower bottles or cups. I tried a devoted frothing unit with pitcher and was disappointed, then chose this and have been extremely happy. <hl> Use this frother, along with a Bialetti stovetop espresso maker and your own skim milk, plus whatever other ingredients you like, and you have Starbucks for about a quarter (or less) of the retail price .For me, it's Illy Moka Normale coffee in the Bialetti, microwaved skim milk, one long shot of sugar-free Hershey's chocolate syrup, and a dollop of Starbucks peppermint syrup, then froth with the Aerolatte. <hl> Starbucks Peppermint Mocha at less than a dollar and 130 calories instead of 4.79 and 350 calories.

This device does exactly what it advertises, at an extremely reasonable price. It's also very compact and easy to store, easy to clean, and narrow enough to reach into narrower bottles or cups. I tried a devoted frothing unit with pitcher and was disappointed, then chose this and have been extremely happy.Use this frother, along with a Bialetti stovetop espresso maker and your own skim milk, plus whatever other ingredients you like, and you have Starbucks for about a <hl> quarter (or less) of the retail price <hl>.For me, it's Illy Moka Normale coffee in the Bialetti, microwaved skim milk, one long shot of sugar-free Hershey's chocolate syrup, and a dollop of Starbucks peppermint syrup, then froth with the Aerolatte. Starbucks Peppermint Mocha at less than a dollar and 130 calories instead of 4.79 and 350 calories.

Use this frother, along with a Bialetti stovetop espresso maker and your own skim milk, plus whatever other ingredients you like, and you have Starbucks for about a <hl> quarter (or less) of the retail price <hl> .For me, it's Illy Moka Normale coffee in the Bialetti, microwaved skim milk, one long shot of sugar-free Hershey's chocolate syrup, and a dollop of Starbucks peppermint syrup, then froth with the Aerolatte.


Question: How did they store the vacuum?

I've only had the vac for a day or so but tested it by using it on all carpets and hardwood floors in the house. Battery held up with plenty of charge...don't know how much longer it would go....and it cleaned both carpets and floors very well. I had used our central vac a week ago and I still filled the container twice. I then took the handle off and used it on the furniture and it picked up a lot of dust and lint. Being able to turn the brushes on and off is real plus. I hung it on the side of the bookcase in the family room...I liked it well enough to drill two small holes in the bookcase to mount it. So far I am very pleased with the machine.

Answer: hung it on the side of the bookcase

I've only had the vac for a day or so but tested it by using it on all carpets and hardwood floors in the house. Battery held up with plenty of charge...don't know how much longer it would go....and it cleaned both carpets and floors very well. I had used our central vac a week ago and I still filled the container twice. I then took the handle off and used it on the furniture and it picked up a lot of dust and lint. Being able to turn the brushes on and off is real plus. <hl> I hung it on the side of the bookcase in the family room... <hl> I liked it well enough to drill two small holes in the bookcase to mount it. So far I am very pleased with the machine.

I've only had the vac for a day or so but tested it by using it on all carpets and hardwood floors in the house. Battery held up with plenty of charge...don't know how much longer it would go....and it cleaned both carpets and floors very well. I had used our central vac a week ago and I still filled the container twice. I then took the handle off and used it on the furniture and it picked up a lot of dust and lint. Being able to turn the brushes on and off is real plus. I <hl> hung it on the side of the bookcase <hl> in the family room...I liked it well enough to drill two small holes in the bookcase to mount it. So far I am very pleased with the machine.


Question: What should I have listened to?

I should have listened to the negative reviews. I bought 2 of these; one was for my office and the other for my house. This tea ball is hideously cheap and I'm expecting it to snap apart any day now. The latch to close it seems dangerous. You can probably slice a piece of your finger off if you're not paying attention. The quality of the mesh seems cheap and I'm almost afraid it's some kind of cheap, dangerous metal and not something safe to be steeping in hot water. I should have taken the trip to Bed, Bath & Beyond to be able to check out other types of tea balls before getting this model. I won't argue about the fact that it's big. It fits a lot of tea leaves in it. But its quality is lacking and there are definitely better ones out there.

Answer: negative reviews

<hl> I should have listened to the negative reviews . <hl> I bought 2 of these; one was for my office and the other for my house. This tea ball is hideously cheap and I'm expecting it to snap apart any day now. The latch to close it seems dangerous. You can probably slice a piece of your finger off if you're not paying attention. The quality of the mesh seems cheap and I'm almost afraid it's some kind of cheap, dangerous metal and not something safe to be steeping in hot water. I should have taken the trip to Bed, Bath & Beyond to be able to check out other types of tea balls before getting this model. I won't argue about the fact that it's big. It fits a lot of tea leaves in it. But its quality is lacking and there are definitely better ones out there.

I should have listened to the <hl> negative reviews <hl>. I bought 2 of these; one was for my office and the other for my house. This tea ball is hideously cheap and I'm expecting it to snap apart any day now. The latch to close it seems dangerous. You can probably slice a piece of your finger off if you're not paying attention. The quality of the mesh seems cheap and I'm almost afraid it's some kind of cheap, dangerous metal and not something safe to be steeping in hot water. I should have taken the trip to Bed, Bath & Beyond to be able to check out other types of tea balls before getting this model. I won't argue about the fact that it's big. It fits a lot of tea leaves in it. But its quality is lacking and there are definitely better ones out there.

I should have listened to the <hl> negative reviews <hl> .


Question: How does the author describe the handle of the Wusthof Ikon knives?

Once again I have to edit a review with new information. I just received a new henckles professional four star wide cook's knife. In my review I make a lot of comments abut the 15 degree angle of sharpness vs. the 20 degree. Now I am forced to reveal that I can't tell the difference. The Henckle's feels just as sharp and easily passes the paper test. I guess I was comparing my new Wusthof to used 20 degree class knives, although they had been sharpened. I still like the Wusthof but the new Hencjke's is just as good and the handle is excellent. Froom the picture I assumed the handle was the old style flat handle but this one is much bigger, fatter, and fits my hand just as well. Like I concluded, the best way to buy a knife is to go somewhere like ----- where you can feel what;s best for you and then buy it on amazon.When the Asian knives came out with their 15 degrees of sharpness, I bought at least a dozen, mostly Shun and some Myobi. But now here comes Wusthof with 14 degrees of sharpness ( you can't tell the difference with a bigger handle an thicker blade (from the top). The result is a more comfortable heavier knife like I am use to using. I still love my shun knives but not quite as much as this. My all time favorite is the Shun Ken Onion chefs knives but shun and ken onion have apparently parted company. The ken onion knives are just called ken onion and are made by a different company. The handles are shorter, too short for me with my XL hands. They are just not as comfortable and not as heavy as the shun ken onion. You can still get them but I don't know for how long. For me these new Wusthof Ikon classic knives will do just fine. I don't understand the 2 star comment. The handle is solid and comfortable. Put next to a Shun they are just as sharp, heavier and feel more solid. I wish I had not spent so much on the Asian knives so I could afford a few more of these. I probably will buy a few anyway and I do like m shun knives, just not as much as these. Both are 5 star knives. You should probably check them out at a store before ordering online to see which you prefer. Of course there are manyother knives but for me the Shun is the best Asian knife and these are the best Euro/American style.

Answer: solid and comfortable.

Once again I have to edit a review with new information. I just received a new henckles professional four star wide cook's knife. In my review I make a lot of comments abut the 15 degree angle of sharpness vs. the 20 degree. Now I am forced to reveal that I can't tell the difference. The Henckle's feels just as sharp and easily passes the paper test. I guess I was comparing my new Wusthof to used 20 degree class knives, although they had been sharpened. I still like the Wusthof but the new Hencjke's is just as good and the handle is excellent. Froom the picture I assumed the handle was the old style flat handle but this one is much bigger, fatter, and fits my hand just as well. Like I concluded, the best way to buy a knife is to go somewhere like ----- where you can feel what;s best for you and then buy it on amazon. When the Asian knives came out with their 15 degrees of sharpness, I bought at least a dozen, mostly Shun and some Myobi. But now here comes Wusthof with 14 degrees of sharpness ( you can't tell the difference with a bigger handle an thicker blade (from the top). The result is a more comfortable heavier knife like I am use to using. I still love my shun knives but not quite as much as this. My all time favorite is the Shun Ken Onion chefs knives but shun and ken onion have apparently parted company. The ken onion knives are just called ken onion and are made by a different company. The handles are shorter, too short for me with my XL hands. They are just not as comfortable and not as heavy as the shun ken onion. You can still get them but I don't know for how long. For me these new Wusthof Ikon classic knives will do just fine. I don't understand the 2 star comment. <hl> The handle is solid and comfortable. Put next to a Shun they are just as sharp, heavier and feel more solid. <hl> I wish I had not spent so much on the Asian knives so I could afford a few more of these. I probably will buy a few anyway and I do like m shun knives, just not as much as these. Both are 5 star knives. You should probably check them out at a store before ordering online to see which you prefer. Of course there are manyother knives but for me the Shun is the best Asian knife and these are the best Euro/American style.

Once again I have to edit a review with new information. I just received a new henckles professional four star wide cook's knife. In my review I make a lot of comments abut the 15 degree angle of sharpness vs. the 20 degree. Now I am forced to reveal that I can't tell the difference. The Henckle's feels just as sharp and easily passes the paper test. I guess I was comparing my new Wusthof to used 20 degree class knives, although they had been sharpened. I still like the Wusthof but the new Hencjke's is just as good and the handle is excellent. Froom the picture I assumed the handle was the old style flat handle but this one is much bigger, fatter, and fits my hand just as well. Like I concluded, the best way to buy a knife is to go somewhere like ----- where you can feel what;s best for you and then buy it on amazon.When the Asian knives came out with their 15 degrees of sharpness, I bought at least a dozen, mostly Shun and some Myobi. But now here comes Wusthof with 14 degrees of sharpness ( you can't tell the difference with a bigger handle an thicker blade (from the top). The result is a more comfortable heavier knife like I am use to using. I still love my shun knives but not quite as much as this. My all time favorite is the Shun Ken Onion chefs knives but shun and ken onion have apparently parted company. The ken onion knives are just called ken onion and are made by a different company. The handles are shorter, too short for me with my XL hands. They are just not as comfortable and not as heavy as the shun ken onion. You can still get them but I don't know for how long. For me these new Wusthof Ikon classic knives will do just fine. I don't understand the 2 star comment. The handle is <hl> solid and comfortable. <hl> Put next to a Shun they are just as sharp, heavier and feel more solid. I wish I had not spent so much on the Asian knives so I could afford a few more of these. I probably will buy a few anyway and I do like m shun knives, just not as much as these. Both are 5 star knives. You should probably check them out at a store before ordering online to see which you prefer. Of course there are manyother knives but for me the Shun is the best Asian knife and these are the best Euro/American style.


Question: Which direction are they clipped?

Some sheet sets just refuse to stay on my bed. Maybe its friction, or a lack of it, but it seems every morning I'd wake up on bare mattress, and have to redo 2 or more corners of my fitted sheets. But I still like the sheets, and don't want to throw them away...So I ordered these clips. Very simple. You clip them on the diagonal across the corners of the underside of the mattress, and you forget about them until you change your sheets. The Clips hold tight, don't tear the fabric or the mattress, are easy enough to use, and save me from moving my darn mattress every day. Well worth the cost.

Answer: diagonal

Some sheet sets just refuse to stay on my bed. Maybe its friction, or a lack of it, but it seems every morning I'd wake up on bare mattress, and have to redo 2 or more corners of my fitted sheets. But I still like the sheets, and don't want to throw them away... So I ordered these clips. Very simple. <hl> You clip them on the diagonal across the corners of the underside of the mattress, and you forget about them until you change your sheets. <hl> The Clips hold tight, don't tear the fabric or the mattress, are easy enough to use, and save me from moving my darn mattress every day. Well worth the cost.

Some sheet sets just refuse to stay on my bed. Maybe its friction, or a lack of it, but it seems every morning I'd wake up on bare mattress, and have to redo 2 or more corners of my fitted sheets. But I still like the sheets, and don't want to throw them away...So I ordered these clips. Very simple. You clip them on the <hl> diagonal <hl> across the corners of the underside of the mattress, and you forget about them until you change your sheets. The Clips hold tight, don't tear the fabric or the mattress, are easy enough to use, and save me from moving my darn mattress every day. Well worth the cost.


Question: How small is the canister vac?

I enjoy using this vacuum. I like that it comes with a separate canister vac instead of having on-board tools, as most current vacuums have. I have the freedoms to use the mini canister vac for quick kitchen, or to extend to my volume ceiling, without having to drag around the bulk of the big vac. Having the separate mini vac also makes the upright lighter than other uprights. The upright is very powerful. The only glitch I have is that the on/off button is at the top of the handle, close enough that I have on occasion managed to turn it off while manipulating around and under furniture.

Answer: mini

I enjoy using this vacuum. I like that it comes with a separate canister vac instead of having on-board tools, as most current vacuums have. <hl> I have the freedoms to use the mini canister vac for quick kitchen, or to extend to my volume ceiling, without having to drag around the bulk of the big vac. <hl> Having the separate mini vac also makes the upright lighter than other uprights. The upright is very powerful. The only glitch I have is that the on/off button is at the top of the handle, close enough that I have on occasion managed to turn it off while manipulating around and under furniture.

I enjoy using this vacuum. I like that it comes with a separate canister vac instead of having on-board tools, as most current vacuums have. I have the freedoms to use the <hl> mini <hl> canister vac for quick kitchen, or to extend to my volume ceiling, without having to drag around the bulk of the big vac. Having the separate mini vac also makes the upright lighter than other uprights. The upright is very powerful. The only glitch I have is that the on/off button is at the top of the handle, close enough that I have on occasion managed to turn it off while manipulating around and under furniture.


Question: What does the duvet feel like?

I just ordered this with a cover two or three days ago and was not expecting them to arrive so quickly since I picked free shipping.I was pretty sure that king sized blankets/quilts/comforters would have significant overhang when used on a queen sized mattress and sitting under the duvet right now, I'm kind of disappointed. The king sized quilt I bought elsewhere has more overhang than this duvet.This duvet feels (to me) like down, just without the stabby feathers and it's heavy enough that I don't have to use more than one electric heater while sleeping this winter night (I'm a freeze baby, though). I washed it before stuffing it into the cover and it did not tear, nor does it have any outstanding defects after I scoured it over.I'm pretty happy with it, I just kind of wish it was a larger comforter.

Answer: down

I just ordered this with a cover two or three days ago and was not expecting them to arrive so quickly since I picked free shipping. I was pretty sure that king sized blankets/quilts/comforters would have significant overhang when used on a queen sized mattress and sitting under the duvet right now, I'm kind of disappointed. The king sized quilt I bought elsewhere has more overhang than this duvet. <hl> This duvet feels (to me) like down , just without the stabby feathers and it's heavy enough that I don't have to use more than one electric heater while sleeping this winter night (I'm a freeze baby, though). <hl> I washed it before stuffing it into the cover and it did not tear, nor does it have any outstanding defects after I scoured it over. I'm pretty happy with it, I just kind of wish it was a larger comforter.

I just ordered this with a cover two or three days ago and was not expecting them to arrive so quickly since I picked free shipping.I was pretty sure that king sized blankets/quilts/comforters would have significant overhang when used on a queen sized mattress and sitting under the duvet right now, I'm kind of disappointed. The king sized quilt I bought elsewhere has more overhang than this duvet.This duvet feels (to me) like <hl> down <hl>, just without the stabby feathers and it's heavy enough that I don't have to use more than one electric heater while sleeping this winter night (I'm a freeze baby, though). I washed it before stuffing it into the cover and it did not tear, nor does it have any outstanding defects after I scoured it over.I'm pretty happy with it, I just kind of wish it was a larger comforter.

This duvet feels (to me) like <hl> down <hl> , just without the stabby feathers and it's heavy enough that I don't have to use more than one electric heater while sleeping this winter night (I'm a freeze baby, though).


Question: What rating did the author give?

The OXO Good Grips Three Ring Trivet Set is a functional and well thought out update to trivets made of cork or plastics, but is not as much of an improvement to the traditional design as many other OXO products.I do like the nesting capability and the non-stick feet. Also, unlike cork trivets, the OXO trivets can be washed easily and frequently.Bottom line: the ability to clean the OXO trivets properly is very nice. So I'll go four stars, even though I did not think "why hasn't somebody come up with this before" as I often do with OXO Good Grips tools and gadgets.

Answer: four stars

The OXO Good Grips Three Ring Trivet Set is a functional and well thought out update to trivets made of cork or plastics, but is not as much of an improvement to the traditional design as many other OXO products. I do like the nesting capability and the non-stick feet. Also, unlike cork trivets, the OXO trivets can be washed easily and frequently. Bottom line: the ability to clean the OXO trivets properly is very nice. <hl> So I'll go four stars , even though I did not think "why hasn't somebody come up with this before" as I often do with OXO Good Grips tools and gadgets. <hl>

The OXO Good Grips Three Ring Trivet Set is a functional and well thought out update to trivets made of cork or plastics, but is not as much of an improvement to the traditional design as many other OXO products.I do like the nesting capability and the non-stick feet. Also, unlike cork trivets, the OXO trivets can be washed easily and frequently.Bottom line: the ability to clean the OXO trivets properly is very nice. So I'll go <hl> four stars <hl>, even though I did not think "why hasn't somebody come up with this before" as I often do with OXO Good Grips tools and gadgets.

So I'll go <hl> four stars <hl> , even though I did not think "why hasn't somebody come up with this before" as I often do with OXO Good Grips tools and gadgets.


Question: What keeps the utensils from rolling around in the luggage?

I like to throw this in my suitcase for when I travel, together with a collapsible bowl and instant oatmeal. That way, I don't have to eat out all my meals when I'm on the road :)The bamboo utensils are super cute, and I liked the fabric wrap thing it came with as well, it's a nice touch and works well to keep the utensils from rolling around in your luggage.The knife is not super sharp (hey, it's made out of wood...!) but I cut a banana with it once and it worked. I don't think you can cut a loaf of bread or something with it, but spreading stuff on bread or cutting something softer, like baked fish, should be fine.I'm not sure I need all the spoons it came with but it's nice to be able to share with a friend, I guess :)So far I've only used it for traveling where I stayed over at hotels/hostels, but I'm sure it'll be equally useful for camping.Overall, I'm very pleased with the product, and I'd definitely purchase again!

Answer: fabric wrap

I like to throw this in my suitcase for when I travel, together with a collapsible bowl and instant oatmeal. That way, I don't have to eat out all my meals when I'm on the road :) <hl> The bamboo utensils are super cute, and I liked the fabric wrap thing it came with as well, it's a nice touch and works well to keep the utensils from rolling around in your luggage. <hl> The knife is not super sharp (hey, it's made out of wood...!) but I cut a banana with it once and it worked. I don't think you can cut a loaf of bread or something with it, but spreading stuff on bread or cutting something softer, like baked fish, should be fine. I'm not sure I need all the spoons it came with but it's nice to be able to share with a friend, I guess :) So far I've only used it for traveling where I stayed over at hotels/hostels, but I'm sure it'll be equally useful for camping. Overall, I'm very pleased with the product, and I'd definitely purchase again!

I like to throw this in my suitcase for when I travel, together with a collapsible bowl and instant oatmeal. That way, I don't have to eat out all my meals when I'm on the road :)The bamboo utensils are super cute, and I liked the <hl> fabric wrap <hl> thing it came with as well, it's a nice touch and works well to keep the utensils from rolling around in your luggage.The knife is not super sharp (hey, it's made out of wood...!) but I cut a banana with it once and it worked. I don't think you can cut a loaf of bread or something with it, but spreading stuff on bread or cutting something softer, like baked fish, should be fine.I'm not sure I need all the spoons it came with but it's nice to be able to share with a friend, I guess :)So far I've only used it for traveling where I stayed over at hotels/hostels, but I'm sure it'll be equally useful for camping.Overall, I'm very pleased with the product, and I'd definitely purchase again!


Question: What feature did they find most impressive?

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

Answer: embroidered edge ON TOP

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

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


Question: What works wonderfully?

This Baguette pan, works wonderfully! I baked 6 hoagie rolls on it, at approximately 7 inches long, works like a charm, Beautiful coloring on the rolls, they are light and airy. I definately recommend this product as its functionality, ease of use/clean up, end product after baking, and the great production of hoagie rolls. I live at approximately 4600 ft in altitude and have been working on perfecting the perfect loaves of french bread, hoagies, white bread and artisian. I will definately continue utilizing this pan, and if you do, you will like it as much as I do.. just used water after the rolls baked, no soap.. it was perfect.. as the dough did not seep through the holes, and i did not use parchment paper at all..

Answer: Baguette pan

This Baguette pan , works wonderfully!

<hl> This Baguette pan , works wonderfully! <hl> I baked 6 hoagie rolls on it, at approximately 7 inches long, works like a charm, Beautiful coloring on the rolls, they are light and airy. I definately recommend this product as its functionality, ease of use/clean up, end product after baking, and the great production of hoagie rolls. I live at approximately 4600 ft in altitude and have been working on perfecting the perfect loaves of french bread, hoagies, white bread and artisian. I will definately continue utilizing this pan, and if you do, you will like it as much as I do.. just used water after the rolls baked, no soap.. it was perfect.. as the dough did not seep through the holes, and i did not use parchment paper at all..

This <hl> Baguette pan <hl>, works wonderfully! I baked 6 hoagie rolls on it, at approximately 7 inches long, works like a charm, Beautiful coloring on the rolls, they are light and airy. I definately recommend this product as its functionality, ease of use/clean up, end product after baking, and the great production of hoagie rolls. I live at approximately 4600 ft in altitude and have been working on perfecting the perfect loaves of french bread, hoagies, white bread and artisian. I will definately continue utilizing this pan, and if you do, you will like it as much as I do.. just used water after the rolls baked, no soap.. it was perfect.. as the dough did not seep through the holes, and i did not use parchment paper at all..

This <hl> Baguette pan <hl> , works wonderfully!


Question: What can be cooked with this dutch oven?

Oh the many things I love about this dutch oven........1. The lid is an ample sized frying pan (its like getting two iron skillets for the price of one)2. Anything and I do mean anything can be cooked in this thing3. It can go from stove top to oven to grill4. Great quality5. Inexpensive6. Heavy & durableTake the time to care for your iron. Its worth it and its really not a hassle at all. Mine are pretty seasoned by now but I still take a paper towel and wipe a thin layer of oil on both the lid and the base before cooking anything in it each time I use it (just to make sure nothing sticks). After cooking, I scrape & even sometimes use a little water (immediately dry) and then wipe with paper towel and thin layer of oil before putting it back in my cabinet. I did a lot of research and people complain a LOT about caring for cast iron. I dont find it to be difficult at all and in fact it requires less effort than cleaning my stainless steel pans. This is a bargain buy for sure!

Answer: Anything and I do mean anything can be cooked in this thing

Oh the many things I love about this dutch oven........1. The lid is an ample sized frying pan (its like getting two iron skillets for the price of one)2. <hl> Anything and I do mean anything can be cooked in this thing 3. <hl> It can go from stove top to oven to grill4. Great quality5. Inexpensive6. Heavy & durableTake the time to care for your iron. Its worth it and its really not a hassle at all. Mine are pretty seasoned by now but I still take a paper towel and wipe a thin layer of oil on both the lid and the base before cooking anything in it each time I use it (just to make sure nothing sticks). After cooking, I scrape & even sometimes use a little water (immediately dry) and then wipe with paper towel and thin layer of oil before putting it back in my cabinet. I did a lot of research and people complain a LOT about caring for cast iron. I dont find it to be difficult at all and in fact it requires less effort than cleaning my stainless steel pans. This is a bargain buy for sure!

Oh the many things I love about this dutch oven........1. The lid is an ample sized frying pan (its like getting two iron skillets for the price of one)2. <hl> Anything and I do mean anything can be cooked in this thing <hl>3. It can go from stove top to oven to grill4. Great quality5. Inexpensive6. Heavy & durableTake the time to care for your iron. Its worth it and its really not a hassle at all. Mine are pretty seasoned by now but I still take a paper towel and wipe a thin layer of oil on both the lid and the base before cooking anything in it each time I use it (just to make sure nothing sticks). After cooking, I scrape & even sometimes use a little water (immediately dry) and then wipe with paper towel and thin layer of oil before putting it back in my cabinet. I did a lot of research and people complain a LOT about caring for cast iron. I dont find it to be difficult at all and in fact it requires less effort than cleaning my stainless steel pans. This is a bargain buy for sure!

<hl> Anything and I do mean anything can be cooked in this thing <hl> 3.


Question: what does the writer suggest using to clean the product?

First off - this is a semi-disposable item. The tank is extremely thin and cheaply made and I wonder how long it will last. The humidifier is easy to clean and has no 90 degree angles that are impossible to clean with a q-tip. I disinfect once a week with vinegar and otherwise replace the water in the tank daily. It's a little bit hard for my wife to align the tank properly when seating it in the base. My daughter loves the pink pig design and most importantly it does a great job of humidifying her room which is probably 14x14 or thereabouts. It's easy to change the amount of humidity. I put a little sticker on the dial so we could get the right amount each night.Update - broke after 3 months. The owl humidifier I got for my son's room made by a different manufacturer still works OK.

Answer: q-tip

First off - this is a semi-disposable item. The tank is extremely thin and cheaply made and I wonder how long it will last. <hl> The humidifier is easy to clean and has no 90 degree angles that are impossible to clean with a q-tip . <hl> I disinfect once a week with vinegar and otherwise replace the water in the tank daily. It's a little bit hard for my wife to align the tank properly when seating it in the base. My daughter loves the pink pig design and most importantly it does a great job of humidifying her room which is probably 14x14 or thereabouts. It's easy to change the amount of humidity. I put a little sticker on the dial so we could get the right amount each night. Update - broke after 3 months. The owl humidifier I got for my son's room made by a different manufacturer still works OK.

First off - this is a semi-disposable item. The tank is extremely thin and cheaply made and I wonder how long it will last. The humidifier is easy to clean and has no 90 degree angles that are impossible to clean with a <hl> q-tip <hl>. I disinfect once a week with vinegar and otherwise replace the water in the tank daily. It's a little bit hard for my wife to align the tank properly when seating it in the base. My daughter loves the pink pig design and most importantly it does a great job of humidifying her room which is probably 14x14 or thereabouts. It's easy to change the amount of humidity. I put a little sticker on the dial so we could get the right amount each night.Update - broke after 3 months. The owl humidifier I got for my son's room made by a different manufacturer still works OK.

The humidifier is easy to clean and has no 90 degree angles that are impossible to clean with a <hl> q-tip <hl> .


Question: What does the smaller press save when using?

I have worked at a dry cleaners and have used the professional size steam press to press clothing and to steam block sweaters. The surface where the clothes lay on never gets too hot, unless the lower steamer is applied, which this produce does not have. I was surprised at the reviewer who expected the steamer to get too hot to handle?This smaller version of the dry-cleaners steam press works well. It saves time in pressing, but you need to know the techinques to position the shirts and pants so that you'll get nice creases. Steam comes from the upper lid of the presser. Steam does not come out from the pressing pad.In order to block sweaters, position the sweater so that it is flat and then lower the pressor lid to 'almost' touching the sweater and let the sweater steam a few seconds. You may want to spray a mist of water onto the sweater before steaming. Next, move sweater around and repeat until entire sweater has been steam blocked.

Answer: saves time

I have worked at a dry cleaners and have used the professional size steam press to press clothing and to steam block sweaters. The surface where the clothes lay on never gets too hot, unless the lower steamer is applied, which this produce does not have. I was surprised at the reviewer who expected the steamer to get too hot to handle?This smaller version of the dry-cleaners steam press works well. <hl> It saves time in pressing, but you need to know the techinques to position the shirts and pants so that you'll get nice creases. <hl> Steam comes from the upper lid of the presser. Steam does not come out from the pressing pad. In order to block sweaters, position the sweater so that it is flat and then lower the pressor lid to 'almost' touching the sweater and let the sweater steam a few seconds. You may want to spray a mist of water onto the sweater before steaming. Next, move sweater around and repeat until entire sweater has been steam blocked.

I have worked at a dry cleaners and have used the professional size steam press to press clothing and to steam block sweaters. The surface where the clothes lay on never gets too hot, unless the lower steamer is applied, which this produce does not have. I was surprised at the reviewer who expected the steamer to get too hot to handle?This smaller version of the dry-cleaners steam press works well. It <hl> saves time <hl> in pressing, but you need to know the techinques to position the shirts and pants so that you'll get nice creases. Steam comes from the upper lid of the presser. Steam does not come out from the pressing pad.In order to block sweaters, position the sweater so that it is flat and then lower the pressor lid to 'almost' touching the sweater and let the sweater steam a few seconds. You may want to spray a mist of water onto the sweater before steaming. Next, move sweater around and repeat until entire sweater has been steam blocked.


Question: The griddle also does a good job at preventing what?

I really like this griddle because I like the cooking space, BUT the griddle cooks unevenly. I'm not sure if this will go away over time. When making pancakes you can clearly see that parts of the pancake are cooking faster/better. It still cooks all the way through but I really wish it was more even. It heats to temperature quickly. The griddle does a good job of not letting food stick and I really like the tilt n' drain function. If it were not for the uneven heat I would definitely rate this at a 4 or 5 stars, but I really expected more for the overall review rating.

Answer: food stick

I really like this griddle because I like the cooking space, BUT the griddle cooks unevenly. I'm not sure if this will go away over time. When making pancakes you can clearly see that parts of the pancake are cooking faster/better. It still cooks all the way through but I really wish it was more even. It heats to temperature quickly. <hl> The griddle does a good job of not letting food stick and I really like the tilt n' drain function. <hl> If it were not for the uneven heat I would definitely rate this at a 4 or 5 stars, but I really expected more for the overall review rating.

I really like this griddle because I like the cooking space, BUT the griddle cooks unevenly. I'm not sure if this will go away over time. When making pancakes you can clearly see that parts of the pancake are cooking faster/better. It still cooks all the way through but I really wish it was more even. It heats to temperature quickly. The griddle does a good job of not letting <hl> food stick <hl> and I really like the tilt n' drain function. If it were not for the uneven heat I would definitely rate this at a 4 or 5 stars, but I really expected more for the overall review rating.


Question: What requires most of the effort when creating pasta?

I learned how to make pasta by hand a couple of years ago - and that included using a hand crank pasta machine bolted to my kitchen counter.Now that I've got this, I'm not going back!I decided that I had to really enjoy making pasta before investing in these attachments, but now that I have, it is SO much easier. Yes, most of the work of making pasta is in making the dough - and while these rollers obviously won't help with that - when it comes to rolling the dough out and cutting it, these make it much easier than with a crank machine. First off, you don't have to crank it. Yeah, it sounds obvious, but I was worried about the "uncontrolled" speed getting the best of me. Not to worry, if you can use a hand crank, you can use this - and you don't have to worry about it twisting on the counter! Second, it is pretty much at the perfect height - with plenty of room above the counter to maneuver. And finally, while I was worried about these being cheap and/or poorly made, they are (at least the ones I got!) solid and Italian-made.Frankly, I can't believe I waited as long as I did.........

Answer: making the dough

I learned how to make pasta by hand a couple of years ago - and that included using a hand crank pasta machine bolted to my kitchen counter. Now that I've got this, I'm not going back!I decided that I had to really enjoy making pasta before investing in these attachments, but now that I have, it is SO much easier. <hl> Yes, most of the work of making pasta is in making the dough - and while these rollers obviously won't help with that - when it comes to rolling the dough out and cutting it, these make it much easier than with a crank machine. <hl> First off, you don't have to crank it. Yeah, it sounds obvious, but I was worried about the "uncontrolled" speed getting the best of me. Not to worry, if you can use a hand crank, you can use this - and you don't have to worry about it twisting on the counter! Second, it is pretty much at the perfect height - with plenty of room above the counter to maneuver. And finally, while I was worried about these being cheap and/or poorly made, they are (at least the ones I got!) solid and Italian-made. Frankly, I can't believe I waited as long as I did.........

I learned how to make pasta by hand a couple of years ago - and that included using a hand crank pasta machine bolted to my kitchen counter.Now that I've got this, I'm not going back!I decided that I had to really enjoy making pasta before investing in these attachments, but now that I have, it is SO much easier. Yes, most of the work of making pasta is in <hl> making the dough <hl> - and while these rollers obviously won't help with that - when it comes to rolling the dough out and cutting it, these make it much easier than with a crank machine. First off, you don't have to crank it. Yeah, it sounds obvious, but I was worried about the "uncontrolled" speed getting the best of me. Not to worry, if you can use a hand crank, you can use this - and you don't have to worry about it twisting on the counter! Second, it is pretty much at the perfect height - with plenty of room above the counter to maneuver. And finally, while I was worried about these being cheap and/or poorly made, they are (at least the ones I got!) solid and Italian-made.Frankly, I can't believe I waited as long as I did.........