Question: What can they also be used for?

I really like silicone molds. They have taken the place of traditional popover pans, muffin tins, etc in my home. This Freshware pan is for those who like to bake muffins and cupcakes in a smaller size. I am not the greatest baker, but I made a batch of Bailey's cupcakes in this, and they came out okay. There was some cake stuck around the edges, but nothing too bad. I actually prefer to use these as lotion bar molds, and these are a great size and shape for that. These can also be used for frozen treats for man and beast, as I have made both frozen yogurt and pureed liver "pops" for my dogs.The insides of the molds are smooth, not textured like the outside is. I have run this through the dishwasher with no problems. Whether you are new to using silicone molds, or have a bunch on hand already, this is a good one to start with or add to your collection.

Answer: frozen treats

I really like silicone molds. They have taken the place of traditional popover pans, muffin tins, etc in my home. This Freshware pan is for those who like to bake muffins and cupcakes in a smaller size. I am not the greatest baker, but I made a batch of Bailey's cupcakes in this, and they came out okay. There was some cake stuck around the edges, but nothing too bad. I actually prefer to use these as lotion bar molds, and these are a great size and shape for that. <hl> These can also be used for frozen treats for man and beast, as I have made both frozen yogurt and pureed liver "pops" for my dogs. <hl> The insides of the molds are smooth, not textured like the outside is. I have run this through the dishwasher with no problems. Whether you are new to using silicone molds, or have a bunch on hand already, this is a good one to start with or add to your collection.

I really like silicone molds. They have taken the place of traditional popover pans, muffin tins, etc in my home. This Freshware pan is for those who like to bake muffins and cupcakes in a smaller size. I am not the greatest baker, but I made a batch of Bailey's cupcakes in this, and they came out okay. There was some cake stuck around the edges, but nothing too bad. I actually prefer to use these as lotion bar molds, and these are a great size and shape for that. These can also be used for <hl> frozen treats <hl> for man and beast, as I have made both frozen yogurt and pureed liver "pops" for my dogs.The insides of the molds are smooth, not textured like the outside is. I have run this through the dishwasher with no problems. Whether you are new to using silicone molds, or have a bunch on hand already, this is a good one to start with or add to your collection.


Question: What did they add?

The quit pattern and magnets are not the best but for what I was using it for it works. I added additional magnets and re-stitched the seams by hand. The mat has a bad smell out of the package. Clearly made in some factory in china. Let them air out for sure. Some of the stitches were coming out so for that reason and the smell i took a star away

Answer: additional magnets

The quit pattern and magnets are not the best but for what I was using it for it works. <hl> I added additional magnets and re-stitched the seams by hand. <hl> The mat has a bad smell out of the package. Clearly made in some factory in china. Let them air out for sure. Some of the stitches were coming out so for that reason and the smell i took a star away

The quit pattern and magnets are not the best but for what I was using it for it works. I added <hl> additional magnets <hl> and re-stitched the seams by hand. The mat has a bad smell out of the package. Clearly made in some factory in china. Let them air out for sure. Some of the stitches were coming out so for that reason and the smell i took a star away


Question: What problem did someone else have with the product?

I've used this product for several weeks. It does a good job and I've not experienced the problem others have described ie the motor shutting down for a 'mandatory' cooling off period. That said, the 'static-free' glass container is a bit of a laugh. I've ground several different types of Arabica beans and there is virtually always static cling and it's always a bit messy. On the other hand, a little mess often goes with preparing something from 'scratch', so it doesn't really bother me - just don't expect the manufacturer's 'no-static' claim to be much more than marketing hype. Bottom line: I like this grinder and I'd recommend it to a friend.

Answer: the motor shutting down for a 'mandatory' cooling off period.

I've used this product for several weeks. <hl> It does a good job and I've not experienced the problem others have described ie the motor shutting down for a 'mandatory' cooling off period. That said, the 'static-free' glass container is a bit of a laugh. <hl> I've ground several different types of Arabica beans and there is virtually always static cling and it's always a bit messy. On the other hand, a little mess often goes with preparing something from 'scratch', so it doesn't really bother me - just don't expect the manufacturer's 'no-static' claim to be much more than marketing hype. Bottom line: I like this grinder and I'd recommend it to a friend.

I've used this product for several weeks. It does a good job and I've not experienced the problem others have described ie <hl> the motor shutting down for a 'mandatory' cooling off period. <hl> That said, the 'static-free' glass container is a bit of a laugh. I've ground several different types of Arabica beans and there is virtually always static cling and it's always a bit messy. On the other hand, a little mess often goes with preparing something from 'scratch', so it doesn't really bother me - just don't expect the manufacturer's 'no-static' claim to be much more than marketing hype. Bottom line: I like this grinder and I'd recommend it to a friend.


Question: How well does the heater work for the consumer that wrote the review?

I am not sure what happened to those who had trouble with this little heater. This heater works just great for us, no "hot wall plug", no "short cycling of the fan/heat" and it keeps my Mom happy during these unusually cold days we have had in the south this winter. I keep the house at a steamy 72 degrees and Mom likes it to be very much warmer.

Answer: This heater works just great

I am not sure what happened to those who had trouble with this little heater. <hl> This heater works just great for us, no "hot wall plug", no "short cycling of the fan/heat" and it keeps my Mom happy during these unusually cold days we have had in the south this winter. <hl> I keep the house at a steamy 72 degrees and Mom likes it to be very much warmer.

I am not sure what happened to those who had trouble with this little heater. <hl> This heater works just great <hl> for us, no "hot wall plug", no "short cycling of the fan/heat" and it keeps my Mom happy during these unusually cold days we have had in the south this winter. I keep the house at a steamy 72 degrees and Mom likes it to be very much warmer.


Question: How long ago did the reviewer buy this pan?

Bought this pan about a month ago, and have been using it constantly. I've made burgers and steak and they've come out beautifully -- nicely seared on the outside, juicy on the inside. It also makes the best grilled cheese (I use my tea kettle -- filled with water -- as a grill press). I also used it a few times to make grilled bread to accompany soups and salads (touch of garlic-infused olive oil brushed on the surface)and it has really infused the bread with flavor. I find cleaning relatively easy, but you need to let the pan cool first. Then I place it in the sink, squirt dishwashing liquid in it and fill with hot water. Let it soak about 1/2 hour and whatever is stuck on wipes off easily. I'm very happy with this purchase.

Answer: about a month ago

<hl> Bought this pan about a month ago , and have been using it constantly. <hl> I've made burgers and steak and they've come out beautifully -- nicely seared on the outside, juicy on the inside. It also makes the best grilled cheese (I use my tea kettle -- filled with water -- as a grill press). I also used it a few times to make grilled bread to accompany soups and salads (touch of garlic-infused olive oil brushed on the surface)and it has really infused the bread with flavor. I find cleaning relatively easy, but you need to let the pan cool first. Then I place it in the sink, squirt dishwashing liquid in it and fill with hot water. Let it soak about 1/2 hour and whatever is stuck on wipes off easily. I'm very happy with this purchase.

Bought this pan <hl> about a month ago <hl>, and have been using it constantly. I've made burgers and steak and they've come out beautifully -- nicely seared on the outside, juicy on the inside. It also makes the best grilled cheese (I use my tea kettle -- filled with water -- as a grill press). I also used it a few times to make grilled bread to accompany soups and salads (touch of garlic-infused olive oil brushed on the surface)and it has really infused the bread with flavor. I find cleaning relatively easy, but you need to let the pan cool first. Then I place it in the sink, squirt dishwashing liquid in it and fill with hot water. Let it soak about 1/2 hour and whatever is stuck on wipes off easily. I'm very happy with this purchase.

Bought this pan <hl> about a month ago <hl> , and have been using it constantly.


Question: What was produced in a good quantity?

This heater would have fit perfectly where we wanted it. It also put out a decent amount of heat. But it also put out a horrific plasticy type of smell. No plastic was burning that I could see. Worries me that something toxic might have been used on this thing, who knows? I put it outside, ran it for at least 6 hours and still the smell lingers. You can even smell it after the heater has cooled down, but it is less pronounced. Gotta send this back, maybe if you buy one, you'll have better luck, but I'm not taking the chance.

Answer: heat.

This heater would have fit perfectly where we wanted it. <hl> It also put out a decent amount of heat. But it also put out a horrific plasticy type of smell. <hl> No plastic was burning that I could see. Worries me that something toxic might have been used on this thing, who knows? I put it outside, ran it for at least 6 hours and still the smell lingers. You can even smell it after the heater has cooled down, but it is less pronounced. Gotta send this back, maybe if you buy one, you'll have better luck, but I'm not taking the chance.

This heater would have fit perfectly where we wanted it. It also put out a decent amount of <hl> heat. <hl> But it also put out a horrific plasticy type of smell. No plastic was burning that I could see. Worries me that something toxic might have been used on this thing, who knows? I put it outside, ran it for at least 6 hours and still the smell lingers. You can even smell it after the heater has cooled down, but it is less pronounced. Gotta send this back, maybe if you buy one, you'll have better luck, but I'm not taking the chance.


Question: What is on the bottom?

I had a single bag wooden rolling laundry cart which I absolutely adored. The only hassle was sorting whites, colors and reds each laundry day. This sorter is fantastic! It is constructed of metal frame and the 3 bags are very good quality fabric. The wire rack on the bottom is great for keeping the bags from not drooping with the weight of clothing in them. This is a great product and exactly what I was looking for. I couldn't be happier. PS.. the front wheels have locks on them so you can lock the cart in place and keep it from rolling away when using it. I highly recommend this sorter.

Answer: wire rack

I had a single bag wooden rolling laundry cart which I absolutely adored. The only hassle was sorting whites, colors and reds each laundry day. This sorter is fantastic! It is constructed of metal frame and the 3 bags are very good quality fabric. <hl> The wire rack on the bottom is great for keeping the bags from not drooping with the weight of clothing in them. <hl> This is a great product and exactly what I was looking for. I couldn't be happier. PS.. the front wheels have locks on them so you can lock the cart in place and keep it from rolling away when using it. I highly recommend this sorter.

I had a single bag wooden rolling laundry cart which I absolutely adored. The only hassle was sorting whites, colors and reds each laundry day. This sorter is fantastic! It is constructed of metal frame and the 3 bags are very good quality fabric. The <hl> wire rack <hl> on the bottom is great for keeping the bags from not drooping with the weight of clothing in them. This is a great product and exactly what I was looking for. I couldn't be happier. PS.. the front wheels have locks on them so you can lock the cart in place and keep it from rolling away when using it. I highly recommend this sorter.


Question: When was the product bought?

I bought this just about a year ago when undergoing a kitchen renovation when I needed some way of cooking other than a microwave and b/c I had no stove on which to cook.It is not for the faint at heart to set a slow-cooker for 8 hours, in your dining room no less, and then go off to work for the next 8 hours. I tried this first on the weekends, and was not disappointed. Mind you, I was particularly watching temperatures of this cooker more so than most because it was not situated in its natural surround. It did not disappoint.The crock itself is hefty. The outside of the unit does get hot to the touch, but even at it's highest setting - not any more than what you would expect if what you have inside is to be cooked. If you want an "Easy-Bake-Oven" type of appliance - then do buy one of those.As for capacity - unless you consistently cook for a crowd this will serve you just fine.The cord is a tad short, but think this was designed so that the unit was used close to the counter top back wall (where most electrical outlets are) and to keep curious children at bay.Is it the best one out there? Dunno...that is for your to decide and based on your needs.I'm satisfied with it - yes.Happy shopping!

Answer: a year ago

<hl> I bought this just about a year ago when undergoing a kitchen renovation when I needed some way of cooking other than a microwave and b/c I had no stove on which to cook. <hl> It is not for the faint at heart to set a slow-cooker for 8 hours, in your dining room no less, and then go off to work for the next 8 hours. I tried this first on the weekends, and was not disappointed. Mind you, I was particularly watching temperatures of this cooker more so than most because it was not situated in its natural surround. It did not disappoint. The crock itself is hefty. The outside of the unit does get hot to the touch, but even at it's highest setting - not any more than what you would expect if what you have inside is to be cooked. If you want an "Easy-Bake-Oven" type of appliance - then do buy one of those. As for capacity - unless you consistently cook for a crowd this will serve you just fine. The cord is a tad short, but think this was designed so that the unit was used close to the counter top back wall (where most electrical outlets are) and to keep curious children at bay. Is it the best one out there? Dunno...that is for your to decide and based on your needs. I'm satisfied with it - yes. Happy shopping!

I bought this just about <hl> a year ago <hl> when undergoing a kitchen renovation when I needed some way of cooking other than a microwave and b/c I had no stove on which to cook.It is not for the faint at heart to set a slow-cooker for 8 hours, in your dining room no less, and then go off to work for the next 8 hours. I tried this first on the weekends, and was not disappointed. Mind you, I was particularly watching temperatures of this cooker more so than most because it was not situated in its natural surround. It did not disappoint.The crock itself is hefty. The outside of the unit does get hot to the touch, but even at it's highest setting - not any more than what you would expect if what you have inside is to be cooked. If you want an "Easy-Bake-Oven" type of appliance - then do buy one of those.As for capacity - unless you consistently cook for a crowd this will serve you just fine.The cord is a tad short, but think this was designed so that the unit was used close to the counter top back wall (where most electrical outlets are) and to keep curious children at bay.Is it the best one out there? Dunno...that is for your to decide and based on your needs.I'm satisfied with it - yes.Happy shopping!


Question: How long is the warranty?

I bought this vacuum to replace another small one that I have. This little baby really picks up stuff that my other one never did. It's light weight, perfect size for a one bedroom apartment with a mix of hardwood and carpeted floors, and easily glides from one surface to another. It has a anti scratch resistant squeegee blade that picks up the smallest dirt on hardwood floors and the rotary brush assembly does an excellent job on the carpet plus bristles for the corners that more expensive vacuums have. Since I've only had it for a week, the test will be how well it works (has a 1 year warranty) in the long run, but for the price I can't complain.

Answer: 1 year

a 1 year warranty) in the long run,

I bought this vacuum to replace another small one that I have. This little baby really picks up stuff that my other one never did. It's light weight, perfect size for a one bedroom apartment with a mix of hardwood and carpeted floors, and easily glides from one surface to another. It has a anti scratch resistant squeegee blade that picks up the smallest dirt on hardwood floors and the rotary brush assembly does an excellent job on the carpet plus bristles for the corners that more expensive vacuums have. Since I've only had it for a week, the test will be how well it works (has <hl> a 1 year warranty) in the long run, <hl> but for the price I can't complain.

I bought this vacuum to replace another small one that I have. This little baby really picks up stuff that my other one never did. It's light weight, perfect size for a one bedroom apartment with a mix of hardwood and carpeted floors, and easily glides from one surface to another. It has a anti scratch resistant squeegee blade that picks up the smallest dirt on hardwood floors and the rotary brush assembly does an excellent job on the carpet plus bristles for the corners that more expensive vacuums have. Since I've only had it for a week, the test will be how well it works (has a <hl> 1 year <hl> warranty) in the long run, but for the price I can't complain.


Question: Hoe does the reviewer describe the product?

I am extremely familiar with the swamp/evaporative cooler theory, and have been using them here in the high desert for about 25 years. This product is only an extremely expensive fan. I filled it with cold water and ice, and after 6 hours of running time, the thermometer I inserted in the vent said that the output temp dropped one degree. Terrible, considering the claims of much more in the description. I sent it back the next day. Do not waste your money. Spend a bit more and go for a Kuulaire with an aspen pad. This one has a thin, t-shirt type material for a pad, which does not hold enough water to make a difference with the air output.

Answer: This product is only an extremely expensive fan

I am extremely familiar with the swamp/evaporative cooler theory, and have been using them here in the high desert for about 25 years. <hl> This product is only an extremely expensive fan . <hl> I filled it with cold water and ice, and after 6 hours of running time, the thermometer I inserted in the vent said that the output temp dropped one degree. Terrible, considering the claims of much more in the description. I sent it back the next day. Do not waste your money. Spend a bit more and go for a Kuulaire with an aspen pad. This one has a thin, t-shirt type material for a pad, which does not hold enough water to make a difference with the air output.

I am extremely familiar with the swamp/evaporative cooler theory, and have been using them here in the high desert for about 25 years. <hl> This product is only an extremely expensive fan <hl>. I filled it with cold water and ice, and after 6 hours of running time, the thermometer I inserted in the vent said that the output temp dropped one degree. Terrible, considering the claims of much more in the description. I sent it back the next day. Do not waste your money. Spend a bit more and go for a Kuulaire with an aspen pad. This one has a thin, t-shirt type material for a pad, which does not hold enough water to make a difference with the air output.

<hl> This product is only an extremely expensive fan <hl> .


Question: How are the towels?

I felt as if I was wrapping myself in a blanket when I walked out of the shower! I had no idea that my towels were so bad, until I tried these towels. They are a generous size and thick. My children even noticed the difference. They are also very absorbent. It was a quick dry after I came out of the shower, but I didn't want to take my towel off! The only problem (and I wouldn't even call it a problem.) is that they are so thick and heavy it was difficult to wrap around my head. Not a problem I also purchased the 600 GSM towel set and those are perfect for my hair. These are worth the price and much more.

Answer: generous size and thick.

I felt as if I was wrapping myself in a blanket when I walked out of the shower! I had no idea that my towels were so bad, until I tried these towels. <hl> They are a generous size and thick. My children even noticed the difference. <hl> They are also very absorbent. It was a quick dry after I came out of the shower, but I didn't want to take my towel off! The only problem (and I wouldn't even call it a problem.) is that they are so thick and heavy it was difficult to wrap around my head. Not a problem I also purchased the 600 GSM towel set and those are perfect for my hair. These are worth the price and much more.

I felt as if I was wrapping myself in a blanket when I walked out of the shower! I had no idea that my towels were so bad, until I tried these towels. They are a <hl> generous size and thick. <hl> My children even noticed the difference. They are also very absorbent. It was a quick dry after I came out of the shower, but I didn't want to take my towel off! The only problem (and I wouldn't even call it a problem.) is that they are so thick and heavy it was difficult to wrap around my head. Not a problem I also purchased the 600 GSM towel set and those are perfect for my hair. These are worth the price and much more.


Question: What did the reviewer not know existed?

Bought this because using a regular spatula to serve food like cake or lasagna is a hassle. Didn't know serving spatula's existed but I wasn't surprised. I've bought Oxo Good Grips before and was very satisfied so I checked to see if they had something that would solve my problem and came across this. It's definitely made serving food a breeze.

Answer: serving spatula's

Bought this because using a regular spatula to serve food like cake or lasagna is a hassle. <hl> Didn't know serving spatula's existed but I wasn't surprised. <hl> I've bought Oxo Good Grips before and was very satisfied so I checked to see if they had something that would solve my problem and came across this. It's definitely made serving food a breeze.

Bought this because using a regular spatula to serve food like cake or lasagna is a hassle. Didn't know <hl> serving spatula's <hl> existed but I wasn't surprised. I've bought Oxo Good Grips before and was very satisfied so I checked to see if they had something that would solve my problem and came across this. It's definitely made serving food a breeze.


Question: What type of knife was the author reviewing?

When I first saw this knife, I was surprised, since I didn't realize Victorinox made kitchen knifes. After trying out this chef's knife, I was impressed.The first thing I noticed when using this knife is how solid it felt in my hand. The knife has a hard plastic handle, which molds naturally to the shape of my hand.The 8-inch steel blade itself is very sharp, as you would expect. The knife cuts equally well on both sensitive surfaces, like a tomato, and hard surfaces, like a cantaloupe.The knife washes easily, and goes in the dishwasher without a problem.I've been very happy with this product.

Answer: chef's

When I first saw this knife, I was surprised, since I didn't realize Victorinox made kitchen knifes. <hl> After trying out this chef's knife, I was impressed. <hl> The first thing I noticed when using this knife is how solid it felt in my hand. The knife has a hard plastic handle, which molds naturally to the shape of my hand. The 8-inch steel blade itself is very sharp, as you would expect. The knife cuts equally well on both sensitive surfaces, like a tomato, and hard surfaces, like a cantaloupe. The knife washes easily, and goes in the dishwasher without a problem. I've been very happy with this product.

When I first saw this knife, I was surprised, since I didn't realize Victorinox made kitchen knifes. After trying out this <hl> chef's <hl> knife, I was impressed.The first thing I noticed when using this knife is how solid it felt in my hand. The knife has a hard plastic handle, which molds naturally to the shape of my hand.The 8-inch steel blade itself is very sharp, as you would expect. The knife cuts equally well on both sensitive surfaces, like a tomato, and hard surfaces, like a cantaloupe.The knife washes easily, and goes in the dishwasher without a problem.I've been very happy with this product.


Question: how durable is the steamer?

This is hard to review because it there are good points and bad points.The best thing about this is it is flexible. It fits nicely in a microwave.The worst thing is it is flimsy. I know that this is basically the same as the good point but there is a slight difference.When the pot or bowl that you are using for the water is the same size as the steamer, then it works great But if the pot is larger then you need to be careful because the walls may collapse.The other issue are the feet on the steamer. They are a bit short and if you do not want the food getting wet, then you are limited on the amount of water you can have in the pot.For me this is best suited for microwave use. My soup bowls are the perfect size and shape for this and therefore, it works perfectly.

Answer: is it is flimsy

The worst thing is it is flimsy .

This is hard to review because it there are good points and bad points. The best thing about this is it is flexible. It fits nicely in a microwave. <hl> The worst thing is it is flimsy . <hl> I know that this is basically the same as the good point but there is a slight difference. When the pot or bowl that you are using for the water is the same size as the steamer, then it works great But if the pot is larger then you need to be careful because the walls may collapse. The other issue are the feet on the steamer. They are a bit short and if you do not want the food getting wet, then you are limited on the amount of water you can have in the pot. For me this is best suited for microwave use. My soup bowls are the perfect size and shape for this and therefore, it works perfectly.

This is hard to review because it there are good points and bad points.The best thing about this is it is flexible. It fits nicely in a microwave.The worst thing <hl> is it is flimsy <hl>. I know that this is basically the same as the good point but there is a slight difference.When the pot or bowl that you are using for the water is the same size as the steamer, then it works great But if the pot is larger then you need to be careful because the walls may collapse.The other issue are the feet on the steamer. They are a bit short and if you do not want the food getting wet, then you are limited on the amount of water you can have in the pot.For me this is best suited for microwave use. My soup bowls are the perfect size and shape for this and therefore, it works perfectly.

The worst thing <hl> is it is flimsy <hl> .


Question: What price does the lunchbox sell for as of the reviewer's update?

Bought this for my 21 month old and actually to make it easier for myself as I now have all his snacks in one place while we are on the run and he just LOVES it. My son is very into being a "big boy" and definitely feels like one with his new Thomas lunchbox. The thermos with straw is just perfect for him as he doesn't drink out of sippy cups and he loves to press the button to pop open the cap. It comes with this AWESOME extra thomas themed tupperware type container with two sections AND it also has a "secret" compartment in the front of the lunchbox. It's very sturdy and has a nice carry handle as well as a very nice latch to keep it closed, we LOVE IT! Can't go wrong with this one AND just one last goodie...when you put it in the dishwasher, the images DO NOT come off...YAY!! Just perfect! Update: I paid $14.00 for this, price JUST went up for the holidays to $19.99 - it will go back down, watch for the sales!

Answer: $19.99

Bought this for my 21 month old and actually to make it easier for myself as I now have all his snacks in one place while we are on the run and he just LOVES it. My son is very into being a "big boy" and definitely feels like one with his new Thomas lunchbox. The thermos with straw is just perfect for him as he doesn't drink out of sippy cups and he loves to press the button to pop open the cap. It comes with this AWESOME extra thomas themed tupperware type container with two sections AND it also has a "secret" compartment in the front of the lunchbox. It's very sturdy and has a nice carry handle as well as a very nice latch to keep it closed, we LOVE IT! Can't go wrong with this one AND just one last goodie...when you put it in the dishwasher, the images DO NOT come off...YAY!! Just perfect! <hl> Update: I paid $14.00 for this, price JUST went up for the holidays to $19.99 - it will go back down, watch for the sales! <hl>

Bought this for my 21 month old and actually to make it easier for myself as I now have all his snacks in one place while we are on the run and he just LOVES it. My son is very into being a "big boy" and definitely feels like one with his new Thomas lunchbox. The thermos with straw is just perfect for him as he doesn't drink out of sippy cups and he loves to press the button to pop open the cap. It comes with this AWESOME extra thomas themed tupperware type container with two sections AND it also has a "secret" compartment in the front of the lunchbox. It's very sturdy and has a nice carry handle as well as a very nice latch to keep it closed, we LOVE IT! Can't go wrong with this one AND just one last goodie...when you put it in the dishwasher, the images DO NOT come off...YAY!! Just perfect! Update: I paid $14.00 for this, price JUST went up for the holidays to <hl> $19.99 <hl> - it will go back down, watch for the sales!


Question: What kind of footprint does blendtec have?

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

Answer: Smaller

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

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


Question: What size is the wooden rack?

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

Answer: queen size

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

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


Question: How wide is the product?

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

Answer: twelve inch

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

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


Question: What measurement of iron skillet does the grill press fit?

This is the 2nd Grill Press that was shipped. The 1st one was damaged at the handle but as soon as I contacted Amazon about it, they very promptly (the very next morning) shipped out the replacement press with no problems. This one is perfect and I am very pleased with it. This press fits my 10 1/2" cast iron skillets PERFECTLY.I am a loyal Amazon customer, I love their return policy and their customer service. As long as I can receive free shipping, great prices and wonderful service, I will continue to be for many more years.

Answer: 10 1/2

This is the 2nd Grill Press that was shipped. The 1st one was damaged at the handle but as soon as I contacted Amazon about it, they very promptly (the very next morning) shipped out the replacement press with no problems. This one is perfect and I am very pleased with it. <hl> This press fits my 10 1/2 " cast iron skillets PERFECTLY.I am a loyal Amazon customer, I love their return policy and their customer service. <hl> As long as I can receive free shipping, great prices and wonderful service, I will continue to be for many more years.

This is the 2nd Grill Press that was shipped. The 1st one was damaged at the handle but as soon as I contacted Amazon about it, they very promptly (the very next morning) shipped out the replacement press with no problems. This one is perfect and I am very pleased with it. This press fits my <hl> 10 1/2 <hl>" cast iron skillets PERFECTLY.I am a loyal Amazon customer, I love their return policy and their customer service. As long as I can receive free shipping, great prices and wonderful service, I will continue to be for many more years.

This press fits my <hl> 10 1/2 <hl> " cast iron skillets PERFECTLY.I am a loyal Amazon customer, I love their return policy and their customer service.


Question: what characteristics describe the bodum?

I bought the Bodum Chambord 4 c. for my office and the Frieling 17 oz. for my home the same week. While I way prefer the sleek, contemporary look of the Frieling, the first time I used the Bodum I liked it better, and that has continued to be my opinion throughout several weeks of use. The shorter, wider design of the Bodum makes it easier to get the coffee grounds in and out, and it's not tippy like the Frieling. Also, the fact that it doesn't insulate as well as the Frieling hasn't turned out to be an issue. Since they both only make 16 oz., I pour all 16 oz. into my mug right away, so I don't really need my French press to hold the brewed coffee and keep it warm.

Answer: The shorter, wider design

I bought the Bodum Chambord 4 c. for my office and the Frieling 17 oz. for my home the same week. While I way prefer the sleek, contemporary look of the Frieling, the first time I used the Bodum I liked it better, and that has continued to be my opinion throughout several weeks of use. <hl> The shorter, wider design of the Bodum makes it easier to get the coffee grounds in and out, and it's not tippy like the Frieling. <hl> Also, the fact that it doesn't insulate as well as the Frieling hasn't turned out to be an issue. Since they both only make 16 oz., I pour all 16 oz. into my mug right away, so I don't really need my French press to hold the brewed coffee and keep it warm.

I bought the Bodum Chambord 4 c. for my office and the Frieling 17 oz. for my home the same week. While I way prefer the sleek, contemporary look of the Frieling, the first time I used the Bodum I liked it better, and that has continued to be my opinion throughout several weeks of use. <hl> The shorter, wider design <hl> of the Bodum makes it easier to get the coffee grounds in and out, and it's not tippy like the Frieling. Also, the fact that it doesn't insulate as well as the Frieling hasn't turned out to be an issue. Since they both only make 16 oz., I pour all 16 oz. into my mug right away, so I don't really need my French press to hold the brewed coffee and keep it warm.


Question: What is the spatula good for?

This spatula is excellent for smaller food items such as 1 egg or a hamburger in a smaller pan.The front and sides are beveled to slip under the food easily. It has a nice angle to get into the pan properly. There is no worry about scraping the finish on the pan with the soft material on this spatula.I have only had this spatula for a short time now and have had no problems with it as some of the other reviewers have mentioned. I guess time will tell.It seems to be well made and comfortable to use. Glad that I bought it so far.

Answer: smaller food items

<hl> This spatula is excellent for smaller food items such as 1 egg or a hamburger in a smaller pan. <hl> The front and sides are beveled to slip under the food easily. It has a nice angle to get into the pan properly. There is no worry about scraping the finish on the pan with the soft material on this spatula. I have only had this spatula for a short time now and have had no problems with it as some of the other reviewers have mentioned. I guess time will tell. It seems to be well made and comfortable to use. Glad that I bought it so far.

This spatula is excellent for <hl> smaller food items <hl> such as 1 egg or a hamburger in a smaller pan.The front and sides are beveled to slip under the food easily. It has a nice angle to get into the pan properly. There is no worry about scraping the finish on the pan with the soft material on this spatula.I have only had this spatula for a short time now and have had no problems with it as some of the other reviewers have mentioned. I guess time will tell.It seems to be well made and comfortable to use. Glad that I bought it so far.


Question: What material is the pot made of?

I like this kettle, even with its minor flaws. I have very small hands, so its easy for me to clean. However, I'm the only one in my household who can get their hands inside this pot. The lid must be removed to pour. Yes, really. Very klutzy person here, and I'm afraid of having issues removing said lid to pour boiling water, so the lid just gets set on, not pushed in. My favorite thing about this pot is that it's glass, and I can see when the water is at the proper temp, just at the beginning of boil. It also doesnt seem to attract build up as quickly either.

Answer: glass

I like this kettle, even with its minor flaws. I have very small hands, so its easy for me to clean. However, I'm the only one in my household who can get their hands inside this pot. The lid must be removed to pour. Yes, really. Very klutzy person here, and I'm afraid of having issues removing said lid to pour boiling water, so the lid just gets set on, not pushed in. <hl> My favorite thing about this pot is that it's glass , and I can see when the water is at the proper temp, just at the beginning of boil. <hl> It also doesnt seem to attract build up as quickly either.

I like this kettle, even with its minor flaws. I have very small hands, so its easy for me to clean. However, I'm the only one in my household who can get their hands inside this pot. The lid must be removed to pour. Yes, really. Very klutzy person here, and I'm afraid of having issues removing said lid to pour boiling water, so the lid just gets set on, not pushed in. My favorite thing about this pot is that it's <hl> glass <hl>, and I can see when the water is at the proper temp, just at the beginning of boil. It also doesnt seem to attract build up as quickly either.

My favorite thing about this pot is that it's <hl> glass <hl> , and I can see when the water is at the proper temp, just at the beginning of boil.


Question: What's a cons of this spatula?

You can do all sorts of things with a CALPHALON NLYON TURNER (aka spatula): flip hamburgers, scrape grease off the bottom of a skillet, turn over pancakes on the stove, make a miniature trebuchet, fling food across a room, and pretend to sword fight with someone else in the kitchen who has a plastic spoon. This CALPHALON NYLON TURNER works great for any of these things and many other activities not mentioned for brevity sake. Occasionally someone might have an issue with a nylon turner with pieces of the plastic falling off. This means either one of three things: it is defective, you are pressing two hard while cooking/scraping skillets, or you are using this device in a substance and temperature that it was not designed. If it's defective, you should ask for a refund or exchange, but if you press too hard or use it in a substance and temperature that it was not designed to be used in, that's your own fault. My only complaint about this particular device is that it is a bit pricey.

Answer: it is a bit pricey

You can do all sorts of things with a CALPHALON NLYON TURNER (aka spatula): flip hamburgers, scrape grease off the bottom of a skillet, turn over pancakes on the stove, make a miniature trebuchet, fling food across a room, and pretend to sword fight with someone else in the kitchen who has a plastic spoon. This CALPHALON NYLON TURNER works great for any of these things and many other activities not mentioned for brevity sake. Occasionally someone might have an issue with a nylon turner with pieces of the plastic falling off. This means either one of three things: it is defective, you are pressing two hard while cooking/scraping skillets, or you are using this device in a substance and temperature that it was not designed. If it's defective, you should ask for a refund or exchange, but if you press too hard or use it in a substance and temperature that it was not designed to be used in, that's your own fault. <hl> My only complaint about this particular device is that it is a bit pricey . <hl>

You can do all sorts of things with a CALPHALON NLYON TURNER (aka spatula): flip hamburgers, scrape grease off the bottom of a skillet, turn over pancakes on the stove, make a miniature trebuchet, fling food across a room, and pretend to sword fight with someone else in the kitchen who has a plastic spoon. This CALPHALON NYLON TURNER works great for any of these things and many other activities not mentioned for brevity sake. Occasionally someone might have an issue with a nylon turner with pieces of the plastic falling off. This means either one of three things: it is defective, you are pressing two hard while cooking/scraping skillets, or you are using this device in a substance and temperature that it was not designed. If it's defective, you should ask for a refund or exchange, but if you press too hard or use it in a substance and temperature that it was not designed to be used in, that's your own fault. My only complaint about this particular device is that <hl> it is a bit pricey <hl>.

My only complaint about this particular device is that <hl> it is a bit pricey <hl> .


Question: What is wrong with the base?

This fan literally vibrates itself off the desk and falls over. Even though its made of metal it doesn't seem that the base is heavy enough for the motor and the spinning fan blades so this isn't too good. You have to put something heavy there to hold it unless I just got a defective unit which I doubt. I used to have a 4 inch Lakewood fan which I don't think they make anymore it looked kinda like this but a millionaire guy who looks like the dead milli vanilli stole it off my work desk. That fan never vibrated and had 2 speeds on it. Oh well. Try the 6 inch black and decker fan that one doesnt vibrate off the table.

Answer: it doesn't seem that the base is heavy enough

This fan literally vibrates itself off the desk and falls over. <hl> Even though its made of metal it doesn't seem that the base is heavy enough for the motor and the spinning fan blades so this isn't too good. <hl> You have to put something heavy there to hold it unless I just got a defective unit which I doubt. I used to have a 4 inch Lakewood fan which I don't think they make anymore it looked kinda like this but a millionaire guy who looks like the dead milli vanilli stole it off my work desk. That fan never vibrated and had 2 speeds on it. Oh well. Try the 6 inch black and decker fan that one doesnt vibrate off the table.

This fan literally vibrates itself off the desk and falls over. Even though its made of metal <hl> it doesn't seem that the base is heavy enough <hl> for the motor and the spinning fan blades so this isn't too good. You have to put something heavy there to hold it unless I just got a defective unit which I doubt. I used to have a 4 inch Lakewood fan which I don't think they make anymore it looked kinda like this but a millionaire guy who looks like the dead milli vanilli stole it off my work desk. That fan never vibrated and had 2 speeds on it. Oh well. Try the 6 inch black and decker fan that one doesnt vibrate off the table.


Question: What does the reviewer think of his opinion?

It's a great little fan and it sits on my desk blowing a gentle breeze my way right now. I run it almost 24/7 because I can never remember to turn it off after I get done leaving my valuable opinion on Amazon about the products I buy late at night in a stupor of despair and self pity.

Answer: valuable

It's a great little fan and it sits on my desk blowing a gentle breeze my way right now. <hl> I run it almost 24/7 because I can never remember to turn it off after I get done leaving my valuable opinion on Amazon about the products I buy late at night in a stupor of despair and self pity. <hl>

It's a great little fan and it sits on my desk blowing a gentle breeze my way right now. I run it almost 24/7 because I can never remember to turn it off after I get done leaving my <hl> valuable <hl> opinion on Amazon about the products I buy late at night in a stupor of despair and self pity.


Question: How is the padded bar constructed?

Our Gaggia Espresso machine does not fit on a counter near our sink, and this espresso stein saves us 4 trips to the sink and back, so we can brew our coffee much more quickly. It is large enough to hold the grinds of 4 double filters, and we especially like the padded bar on which we tap the filter to loosen the grinds. The padding is thick and covered with heavy grade material that seems to me (even though we've had the stein only a few weeks) will hold up very well. It empties easily into the garbage and rinses clean. We're very happy with our purchase.

Answer: thick and covered with heavy grade material

Our Gaggia Espresso machine does not fit on a counter near our sink, and this espresso stein saves us 4 trips to the sink and back, so we can brew our coffee much more quickly. It is large enough to hold the grinds of 4 double filters, and we especially like the padded bar on which we tap the filter to loosen the grinds. <hl> The padding is thick and covered with heavy grade material that seems to me (even though we've had the stein only a few weeks) will hold up very well. <hl> It empties easily into the garbage and rinses clean. We're very happy with our purchase.

Our Gaggia Espresso machine does not fit on a counter near our sink, and this espresso stein saves us 4 trips to the sink and back, so we can brew our coffee much more quickly. It is large enough to hold the grinds of 4 double filters, and we especially like the padded bar on which we tap the filter to loosen the grinds. The padding is <hl> thick and covered with heavy grade material <hl> that seems to me (even though we've had the stein only a few weeks) will hold up very well. It empties easily into the garbage and rinses clean. We're very happy with our purchase.


Question: What comes with the item?

This hand held vacuum cleaner by Dirt Devil gets into tight corners of my home so that I can clean every square inch of my flooring--not to mention the moldings all the way up to the ceilings (as long as I get on a ladder)! It lets me clean upholstery, too. That's great. Although it's a bit heavier than I expected; this is a minor quibble because it's still light enough for me to be able to maneuver it. The Dirt Devil comes with a battery charger and the easy and quick ability to empty the dirt into the trash or garbage is another plus indeed.However, there are a few disappointments. First, it takes a long time to charge--hours, in fact; and then the suction began to decrease and lose steam after only 10 minutes! In addition, I specifically bought this to get into tight cracks along the tracks where the windows slide open and shut in my home. The windows have to slide along tracks with narrow inch deep nooks; and the Dirt Devil simply doesn't do this well. I thought that the suction would be strong enough to pick up dirt particles from the bottom of the nooks and tracks but it doesn't; what I have to do is dislodge the dirt using lightly dampened tissues or a paper towel and then vacuum it up using the Dirt Devil. Another disadvantage is that the exhaust fan is so powerful that it can blow some of the yet-to-be vacuumed up dirt or hair even further all over the place!I just wish this machine had enough suction to clean the dirt particles from the tracks along which my windows slide open and shut; the nooks are only about inch deep so that's a disappointment. The exhaust fan could use some reworking; and it takes a while to charge although it works wonders on upholstery, moldings, tight corners of flooring and more.I recommend the Dirt Devil for relatively light vacuuming jobs. If you want truly powerful suction and better quality construction, continue looking for a better made handheld vacuum cleaner.

Answer: battery charger

This hand held vacuum cleaner by Dirt Devil gets into tight corners of my home so that I can clean every square inch of my flooring--not to mention the moldings all the way up to the ceilings (as long as I get on a ladder)! It lets me clean upholstery, too. That's great. Although it's a bit heavier than I expected; this is a minor quibble because it's still light enough for me to be able to maneuver it. <hl> The Dirt Devil comes with a battery charger and the easy and quick ability to empty the dirt into the trash or garbage is another plus indeed. <hl> However, there are a few disappointments. First, it takes a long time to charge--hours, in fact; and then the suction began to decrease and lose steam after only 10 minutes! In addition, I specifically bought this to get into tight cracks along the tracks where the windows slide open and shut in my home. The windows have to slide along tracks with narrow inch deep nooks; and the Dirt Devil simply doesn't do this well. I thought that the suction would be strong enough to pick up dirt particles from the bottom of the nooks and tracks but it doesn't; what I have to do is dislodge the dirt using lightly dampened tissues or a paper towel and then vacuum it up using the Dirt Devil. Another disadvantage is that the exhaust fan is so powerful that it can blow some of the yet-to-be vacuumed up dirt or hair even further all over the place!I just wish this machine had enough suction to clean the dirt particles from the tracks along which my windows slide open and shut; the nooks are only about inch deep so that's a disappointment. The exhaust fan could use some reworking; and it takes a while to charge although it works wonders on upholstery, moldings, tight corners of flooring and more. I recommend the Dirt Devil for relatively light vacuuming jobs. If you want truly powerful suction and better quality construction, continue looking for a better made handheld vacuum cleaner.

This hand held vacuum cleaner by Dirt Devil gets into tight corners of my home so that I can clean every square inch of my flooring--not to mention the moldings all the way up to the ceilings (as long as I get on a ladder)! It lets me clean upholstery, too. That's great. Although it's a bit heavier than I expected; this is a minor quibble because it's still light enough for me to be able to maneuver it. The Dirt Devil comes with a <hl> battery charger <hl> and the easy and quick ability to empty the dirt into the trash or garbage is another plus indeed.However, there are a few disappointments. First, it takes a long time to charge--hours, in fact; and then the suction began to decrease and lose steam after only 10 minutes! In addition, I specifically bought this to get into tight cracks along the tracks where the windows slide open and shut in my home. The windows have to slide along tracks with narrow inch deep nooks; and the Dirt Devil simply doesn't do this well. I thought that the suction would be strong enough to pick up dirt particles from the bottom of the nooks and tracks but it doesn't; what I have to do is dislodge the dirt using lightly dampened tissues or a paper towel and then vacuum it up using the Dirt Devil. Another disadvantage is that the exhaust fan is so powerful that it can blow some of the yet-to-be vacuumed up dirt or hair even further all over the place!I just wish this machine had enough suction to clean the dirt particles from the tracks along which my windows slide open and shut; the nooks are only about inch deep so that's a disappointment. The exhaust fan could use some reworking; and it takes a while to charge although it works wonders on upholstery, moldings, tight corners of flooring and more.I recommend the Dirt Devil for relatively light vacuuming jobs. If you want truly powerful suction and better quality construction, continue looking for a better made handheld vacuum cleaner.


Question: What handy feature allows the filters to easily be opened?

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: little finger tab

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. <hl> 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 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 <hl> little finger tab <hl> 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: How big is the reviewer's monitor?

I have been watching this desk for months. I read all the reviews and when it went down in price with free shipping, I decided to take my chances.The desk arrived within days, to which I was very pleased. As said by other reviews, there was not adequate packing materials to protect the wood. I inspected the pieces of wood as I removed them from the box and noticed a split on the front piece to the left of the keyboard door. I thought if it had to be damaged, why not in a less visual area. I used some wood glue and fixed the problem. Assembly took less than an hour. I just needed a phillips screw driver for the screw behind the knob on the keyboard door. The legs came with their own tool for the nuts/bolts. The wood is beautiful and matches the honey pine furniture I have in the room where this desk is now located. I have a 22" flat screen monitor and an HP printer on it and have plenty of room to work. The actual PC is on the floor under the desk. There is room for it on the desk, but I don't like a cluttered look.Again, this is one of those items that you have to take your chances hoping it is not damaged with you receive it. I doubt the company would reimburse me a percentage off due to the damage. I decided to live with the damage as it would be too costly to return it and take my chances on a new one, which could be damaged even more.Less the damage, it is a great quality piece of furniture.

Answer: 22"

I have been watching this desk for months. I read all the reviews and when it went down in price with free shipping, I decided to take my chances. The desk arrived within days, to which I was very pleased. As said by other reviews, there was not adequate packing materials to protect the wood. I inspected the pieces of wood as I removed them from the box and noticed a split on the front piece to the left of the keyboard door. I thought if it had to be damaged, why not in a less visual area. I used some wood glue and fixed the problem. Assembly took less than an hour. I just needed a phillips screw driver for the screw behind the knob on the keyboard door. The legs came with their own tool for the nuts/bolts. The wood is beautiful and matches the honey pine furniture I have in the room where this desk is now located. <hl> I have a 22" flat screen monitor and an HP printer on it and have plenty of room to work. <hl> The actual PC is on the floor under the desk. There is room for it on the desk, but I don't like a cluttered look. Again, this is one of those items that you have to take your chances hoping it is not damaged with you receive it. I doubt the company would reimburse me a percentage off due to the damage. I decided to live with the damage as it would be too costly to return it and take my chances on a new one, which could be damaged even more. Less the damage, it is a great quality piece of furniture.

I have been watching this desk for months. I read all the reviews and when it went down in price with free shipping, I decided to take my chances.The desk arrived within days, to which I was very pleased. As said by other reviews, there was not adequate packing materials to protect the wood. I inspected the pieces of wood as I removed them from the box and noticed a split on the front piece to the left of the keyboard door. I thought if it had to be damaged, why not in a less visual area. I used some wood glue and fixed the problem. Assembly took less than an hour. I just needed a phillips screw driver for the screw behind the knob on the keyboard door. The legs came with their own tool for the nuts/bolts. The wood is beautiful and matches the honey pine furniture I have in the room where this desk is now located. I have a <hl> 22" <hl> flat screen monitor and an HP printer on it and have plenty of room to work. The actual PC is on the floor under the desk. There is room for it on the desk, but I don't like a cluttered look.Again, this is one of those items that you have to take your chances hoping it is not damaged with you receive it. I doubt the company would reimburse me a percentage off due to the damage. I decided to live with the damage as it would be too costly to return it and take my chances on a new one, which could be damaged even more.Less the damage, it is a great quality piece of furniture.


Question: What happened to the potato?

I love Microplane products but this one is terrible. It is difficult to grate cheese; had to apply a lot of pressure and as a result the cheese got warm in my hand and became soft and mushy. I also tired to slice potatoes on the microplane side and this is probably worse than the cheese grating side. The potato went through the blade fine but got stuck on the black plastic that hold the blade in place. If you're looking for that all in one item, this just isn't it. I returned it and splurged on the WMF grater.

Answer: got stuck on the black plastic that hold the blade in place

I love Microplane products but this one is terrible. It is difficult to grate cheese; had to apply a lot of pressure and as a result the cheese got warm in my hand and became soft and mushy. I also tired to slice potatoes on the microplane side and this is probably worse than the cheese grating side. The potato went through the blade fine <hl> but got stuck on the black plastic that hold the blade in place . <hl> If you're looking for that all in one item, this just isn't it. I returned it and splurged on the WMF grater.

I love Microplane products but this one is terrible. It is difficult to grate cheese; had to apply a lot of pressure and as a result the cheese got warm in my hand and became soft and mushy. I also tired to slice potatoes on the microplane side and this is probably worse than the cheese grating side. The potato went through the blade fine but <hl> got stuck on the black plastic that hold the blade in place <hl>. If you're looking for that all in one item, this just isn't it. I returned it and splurged on the WMF grater.

but <hl> got stuck on the black plastic that hold the blade in place <hl> .


Question: Where might you never buy cheap stuff in person?

If you work in the medical industry you need this mug. Wait. If you work in the medical industry and are that guy/girl in the office, then you need this mug. Wait. If you work in the medical industry and are that guy/girl in the office and you make yourself laugh harder than most interaction with other living things you have already purchased this mug and are only looking at prior purchases on Amazon to make yourself feel better about all the money you spent since you signed up for Prime and went on a binge of cheap crap you would never pay for in the store but since you saw it here for a few bucks...hey, why not?

Answer: the store

If you work in the medical industry you need this mug. Wait. If you work in the medical industry and are that guy/girl in the office, then you need this mug. Wait. <hl> If you work in the medical industry and are that guy/girl in the office and you make yourself laugh harder than most interaction with other living things you have already purchased this mug and are only looking at prior purchases on Amazon to make yourself feel better about all the money you spent since you signed up for Prime and went on a binge of cheap crap you would never pay for in the store but since you saw it here for a few bucks... <hl> hey, why not?

If you work in the medical industry you need this mug. Wait. If you work in the medical industry and are that guy/girl in the office, then you need this mug. Wait. If you work in the medical industry and are that guy/girl in the office and you make yourself laugh harder than most interaction with other living things you have already purchased this mug and are only looking at prior purchases on Amazon to make yourself feel better about all the money you spent since you signed up for Prime and went on a binge of cheap crap you would never pay for in <hl> the store <hl> but since you saw it here for a few bucks...hey, why not?


Question: What features a folding design and removable drying sticks?

This drying rack features a folding design, with removable drying sticks. They don't advertise them as sticks but they are, and they should be. They are the perfect width for drying pasta. You can lift them up to put the pasta on, right off of the table or out of the pasta machine. Ease and functionality makes this a drying rack you will by dying to use.Since this has been purchased, it has saved my clothes drying rack, countertops, and chairs from other duties they would rather not talk about.We have not regretted this purchase one bit, and are continually impressed by it's design and ease of use. You won't be disappointed!

Answer: This drying rack

<hl> This drying rack features a folding design, with removable drying sticks. <hl> They don't advertise them as sticks but they are, and they should be. They are the perfect width for drying pasta. You can lift them up to put the pasta on, right off of the table or out of the pasta machine. Ease and functionality makes this a drying rack you will by dying to use. Since this has been purchased, it has saved my clothes drying rack, countertops, and chairs from other duties they would rather not talk about. We have not regretted this purchase one bit, and are continually impressed by it's design and ease of use. You won't be disappointed!

<hl> This drying rack <hl> features a folding design, with removable drying sticks. They don't advertise them as sticks but they are, and they should be. They are the perfect width for drying pasta. You can lift them up to put the pasta on, right off of the table or out of the pasta machine. Ease and functionality makes this a drying rack you will by dying to use.Since this has been purchased, it has saved my clothes drying rack, countertops, and chairs from other duties they would rather not talk about.We have not regretted this purchase one bit, and are continually impressed by it's design and ease of use. You won't be disappointed!


Question: How long has the author had the blender?

Got this at an outlet mall at deep discount, so not expecting miracles. We use it 1-2 times per weeks to crush ice for smoothies and other drinks. Have had for appx 2 years. Have not noticed any de-coupling of the blades to the connector. No rubber seals failing. Everything works very well.Our only problem was that we lost the little clear cap that goes over the large lid (the one you can take off while it is blending to add ingredients). Probably because the thing is clear.I went to the kitchenaid website to ask about ordering a replacement, and they simply asked for my address and sent a new one. No questions asked. No proof of purchase. No shipping costs. I was very surprised. Maybe their customer service has turned around? I have not received the part yet (this was just 1 day ago) so I will update this thread if and when it arrives.

Answer: appx 2 years

Have had for appx 2 years .

Got this at an outlet mall at deep discount, so not expecting miracles. We use it 1-2 times per weeks to crush ice for smoothies and other drinks. <hl> Have had for appx 2 years . <hl> Have not noticed any de-coupling of the blades to the connector. No rubber seals failing. Everything works very well. Our only problem was that we lost the little clear cap that goes over the large lid (the one you can take off while it is blending to add ingredients). Probably because the thing is clear. I went to the kitchenaid website to ask about ordering a replacement, and they simply asked for my address and sent a new one. No questions asked. No proof of purchase. No shipping costs. I was very surprised. Maybe their customer service has turned around? I have not received the part yet (this was just 1 day ago) so I will update this thread if and when it arrives.

Got this at an outlet mall at deep discount, so not expecting miracles. We use it 1-2 times per weeks to crush ice for smoothies and other drinks. Have had for <hl> appx 2 years <hl>. Have not noticed any de-coupling of the blades to the connector. No rubber seals failing. Everything works very well.Our only problem was that we lost the little clear cap that goes over the large lid (the one you can take off while it is blending to add ingredients). Probably because the thing is clear.I went to the kitchenaid website to ask about ordering a replacement, and they simply asked for my address and sent a new one. No questions asked. No proof of purchase. No shipping costs. I was very surprised. Maybe their customer service has turned around? I have not received the part yet (this was just 1 day ago) so I will update this thread if and when it arrives.


Question: This products works, what?

We had previously used a "cold air" humidifier but it made the room too cold so I tried this one. It works perfectly. My only complaint is that you have to constantly refill it. We can barely make it through the night on one tankful. Otherwise, it works great and I recommend it.

Answer: it works great

We had previously used a "cold air" humidifier but it made the room too cold so I tried this one. It works perfectly. My only complaint is that you have to constantly refill it. We can barely make it through the night on one tankful. <hl> Otherwise, it works great and I recommend it. <hl>

We had previously used a "cold air" humidifier but it made the room too cold so I tried this one. It works perfectly. My only complaint is that you have to constantly refill it. We can barely make it through the night on one tankful. Otherwise, <hl> it works great <hl> and I recommend it.


Question: How long did it last?

We received an EC701 model for our wedding, which died after almost 5 years of daily use. We replaced it with this newer model at half the price. Overall, we love this little machine. I make primarily lattes, so I can't speak for the espresso afficionados, but one of the reasons I love this thing is that it will actually foam milk well, which is hard to find in a machine at this price point. It also looks really good on our counter, which is not unimportant. The water reservoir is very easy to access, which is really convenient given how often we use it. Unfortunately we just had our second machine die after only 18 months of daily use. We will be replacing this one with another of the same, simply because we haven't found anything we like better without spending $500+. We will buy the next one at Bed Bath and Beyond, though, because if it dies after 18 months again, we can just bring it back to the store due to their incredible no-questions-asked return policy. That's worth the little extra it costs through them vs amazon.

Answer: 5 years

<hl> We received an EC701 model for our wedding, which died after almost 5 years of daily use. <hl> We replaced it with this newer model at half the price. Overall, we love this little machine. I make primarily lattes, so I can't speak for the espresso afficionados, but one of the reasons I love this thing is that it will actually foam milk well, which is hard to find in a machine at this price point. It also looks really good on our counter, which is not unimportant. The water reservoir is very easy to access, which is really convenient given how often we use it. Unfortunately we just had our second machine die after only 18 months of daily use. We will be replacing this one with another of the same, simply because we haven't found anything we like better without spending $500+. We will buy the next one at Bed Bath and Beyond, though, because if it dies after 18 months again, we can just bring it back to the store due to their incredible no-questions-asked return policy. That's worth the little extra it costs through them vs amazon.

We received an EC701 model for our wedding, which died after almost <hl> 5 years <hl> of daily use. We replaced it with this newer model at half the price. Overall, we love this little machine. I make primarily lattes, so I can't speak for the espresso afficionados, but one of the reasons I love this thing is that it will actually foam milk well, which is hard to find in a machine at this price point. It also looks really good on our counter, which is not unimportant. The water reservoir is very easy to access, which is really convenient given how often we use it. Unfortunately we just had our second machine die after only 18 months of daily use. We will be replacing this one with another of the same, simply because we haven't found anything we like better without spending $500+. We will buy the next one at Bed Bath and Beyond, though, because if it dies after 18 months again, we can just bring it back to the store due to their incredible no-questions-asked return policy. That's worth the little extra it costs through them vs amazon.


Question: Which brand did the writer previously buy?

We got this rice cooker several months ago and we have been very happy with this cooker so far. We cooked white rice, brown rice, millets and it cooks everything perfectly. You just have to figure out how much water to add by trial and error because some rice varieties need more water and some less. We bought RIVAL (I think that is what it was) rice cookers from target before that and that is simply junk. It was cheap but the cooker was cheap too. Conked out within couple of weeks. We got a replacement from target but that one died too within a couple of weeks again. We did not want any more replacements, and Target would not give us credit, only replacement for the same product which is nothing but junk. So we threw it away. But this Sanyo cooker seems to be a very good product.

Answer: RIVAL

We got this rice cooker several months ago and we have been very happy with this cooker so far. We cooked white rice, brown rice, millets and it cooks everything perfectly. You just have to figure out how much water to add by trial and error because some rice varieties need more water and some less. <hl> We bought RIVAL (I think that is what it was) rice cookers from target before that and that is simply junk. <hl> It was cheap but the cooker was cheap too. Conked out within couple of weeks. We got a replacement from target but that one died too within a couple of weeks again. We did not want any more replacements, and Target would not give us credit, only replacement for the same product which is nothing but junk. So we threw it away. But this Sanyo cooker seems to be a very good product.

We got this rice cooker several months ago and we have been very happy with this cooker so far. We cooked white rice, brown rice, millets and it cooks everything perfectly. You just have to figure out how much water to add by trial and error because some rice varieties need more water and some less. We bought <hl> RIVAL <hl> (I think that is what it was) rice cookers from target before that and that is simply junk. It was cheap but the cooker was cheap too. Conked out within couple of weeks. We got a replacement from target but that one died too within a couple of weeks again. We did not want any more replacements, and Target would not give us credit, only replacement for the same product which is nothing but junk. So we threw it away. But this Sanyo cooker seems to be a very good product.


Question: Which part of the product scared the little boy?

We bought this for use for sleepovers at his Oma's as she doesn't like keeping our son (almost 2.5) 's crib up and it's a pain to put it up everytime, and now that we've converted his home crib to a toddler bed he hate's being contained....Got the package, opened it up to try it out- Son was very afraid of the pump as it sounds like a vacuum cleaner...Easy quick assembly- threw on the cover (a really soft and plush fleece cover, with straps that go all the way around for comfort and safety-and a really cheerful and cute pattern-definitely gender neutral) and he got right on and then gave us a big fight when we wanted him to sleep in his regular bed and had a fit when we deflated it, rolled it up, put it in it's bag, and put it away...So I'm saying this is an A+++++++++++++product! With quick and reliable delivery by Amazon!

Answer: the pump

We bought this for use for sleepovers at his Oma's as she doesn't like keeping our son (almost 2.5) 's crib up and it's a pain to put it up everytime, and now that we've converted his home crib to a toddler bed he hate's being contained.... Got the package, opened it up to try it out- <hl> Son was very afraid of the pump as it sounds like a vacuum cleaner...Easy quick assembly- threw on the cover (a really soft and plush fleece cover, with straps that go all the way around for comfort and safety-and a really cheerful and cute pattern-definitely gender neutral) and he got right on and then gave us a big fight when we wanted him to sleep in his regular bed and had a fit when we deflated it, rolled it up, put it in it's bag, and put it away... <hl> So I'm saying this is an A+++++++++++++product! With quick and reliable delivery by Amazon!

We bought this for use for sleepovers at his Oma's as she doesn't like keeping our son (almost 2.5) 's crib up and it's a pain to put it up everytime, and now that we've converted his home crib to a toddler bed he hate's being contained....Got the package, opened it up to try it out- Son was very afraid of <hl> the pump <hl> as it sounds like a vacuum cleaner...Easy quick assembly- threw on the cover (a really soft and plush fleece cover, with straps that go all the way around for comfort and safety-and a really cheerful and cute pattern-definitely gender neutral) and he got right on and then gave us a big fight when we wanted him to sleep in his regular bed and had a fit when we deflated it, rolled it up, put it in it's bag, and put it away...So I'm saying this is an A+++++++++++++product! With quick and reliable delivery by Amazon!


Question: How loud is this heater?

My house tends to be drafty in places, so I wanted a small, portable heater to warm up the bathroom, bedroom or office in the cold weather. This heater is exactly what I was looking for. It's very quiet, has a low and high setting and a temperature dial so you can adjust it to the right temperature. It's lightweight and easy to move around from room to room if you need to. It's just right for warming up small to medium sized rooms. I've very satisfied with this purchase and the price was great compared to small heaters I've seen elsewhere.

Answer: very quiet

My house tends to be drafty in places, so I wanted a small, portable heater to warm up the bathroom, bedroom or office in the cold weather. This heater is exactly what I was looking for. <hl> It's very quiet , has a low and high setting and a temperature dial so you can adjust it to the right temperature. <hl> It's lightweight and easy to move around from room to room if you need to. It's just right for warming up small to medium sized rooms. I've very satisfied with this purchase and the price was great compared to small heaters I've seen elsewhere.

My house tends to be drafty in places, so I wanted a small, portable heater to warm up the bathroom, bedroom or office in the cold weather. This heater is exactly what I was looking for. It's <hl> very quiet <hl>, has a low and high setting and a temperature dial so you can adjust it to the right temperature. It's lightweight and easy to move around from room to room if you need to. It's just right for warming up small to medium sized rooms. I've very satisfied with this purchase and the price was great compared to small heaters I've seen elsewhere.

It's <hl> very quiet <hl> , has a low and high setting and a temperature dial so you can adjust it to the right temperature.


Question: What makes these so versatile?

I have just about every piece in this line and I love it..the pans all cook evenly and with less heat than any other cookware I've used. Keeping it shiny and beautiful is easy..just follow the instructions that come with it. A little bit of white vinegar after washing keeps it sparkling. I don't have a dishwasher and it's easy to clean. The ONLY drawback is that you have to use a towel of pot holder to lift the lid when they're on the stovetop because they get hot. I've recommended it to friends and they love it, too. You can go from stove to oventop. It's very versatile. Buy it! You can't beat this price.

Answer: go from stove to oventop

You can go from stove to oventop .

I have just about every piece in this line and I love it..the pans all cook evenly and with less heat than any other cookware I've used. Keeping it shiny and beautiful is easy..just follow the instructions that come with it. A little bit of white vinegar after washing keeps it sparkling. I don't have a dishwasher and it's easy to clean. The ONLY drawback is that you have to use a towel of pot holder to lift the lid when they're on the stovetop because they get hot. I've recommended it to friends and they love it, too. <hl> You can go from stove to oventop . <hl> It's very versatile. Buy it! You can't beat this price.

I have just about every piece in this line and I love it..the pans all cook evenly and with less heat than any other cookware I've used. Keeping it shiny and beautiful is easy..just follow the instructions that come with it. A little bit of white vinegar after washing keeps it sparkling. I don't have a dishwasher and it's easy to clean. The ONLY drawback is that you have to use a towel of pot holder to lift the lid when they're on the stovetop because they get hot. I've recommended it to friends and they love it, too. You can <hl> go from stove to oventop <hl>. It's very versatile. Buy it! You can't beat this price.

You can <hl> go from stove to oventop <hl> .


Question: How quick it is to heat up?

We bought this to replace a VERY large, very white (turned brown!) toaster oven that was about 10 years old. I bought this based on the reviews, and the very reasonable price. And the fact that it wasn't white! We've been really pleased. It's big enough to warm leftovers and toast, but much smaller than our previous one. The controls are simple but they all work, and it warms up FAST. We use this mainly for my little boy's fishsticks and waffles, stuff like that, and it works like a champ. I don't have anything negative to say, but I will warn you the cord is pretty short so if your outlet is far away you may want to take that into consideration. We wrapped the crumb/drip tray in foil to make cleaning even simpler. Highly recommend this little guy!

Answer: FAST

We bought this to replace a VERY large, very white (turned brown!) toaster oven that was about 10 years old. I bought this based on the reviews, and the very reasonable price. And the fact that it wasn't white! We've been really pleased. It's big enough to warm leftovers and toast, but much smaller than our previous one. <hl> The controls are simple but they all work, and it warms up FAST . <hl> We use this mainly for my little boy's fishsticks and waffles, stuff like that, and it works like a champ. I don't have anything negative to say, but I will warn you the cord is pretty short so if your outlet is far away you may want to take that into consideration. We wrapped the crumb/drip tray in foil to make cleaning even simpler. Highly recommend this little guy!

We bought this to replace a VERY large, very white (turned brown!) toaster oven that was about 10 years old. I bought this based on the reviews, and the very reasonable price. And the fact that it wasn't white! We've been really pleased. It's big enough to warm leftovers and toast, but much smaller than our previous one. The controls are simple but they all work, and it warms up <hl> FAST <hl>. We use this mainly for my little boy's fishsticks and waffles, stuff like that, and it works like a champ. I don't have anything negative to say, but I will warn you the cord is pretty short so if your outlet is far away you may want to take that into consideration. We wrapped the crumb/drip tray in foil to make cleaning even simpler. Highly recommend this little guy!

The controls are simple but they all work, and it warms up <hl> FAST <hl> .


Question: What could have been used locally?

Sturdy, not too large, just right. Maybe I could have gotten it a bit cheaper with a coupon locally, but oh well, it is worth the price I paid. No more dried out cake or doggie tongue trying to get at the cake...

Answer: coupon

Sturdy, not too large, just right. <hl> Maybe I could have gotten it a bit cheaper with a coupon locally, but oh well, it is worth the price I paid. <hl> No more dried out cake or doggie tongue trying to get at the cake...

Sturdy, not too large, just right. Maybe I could have gotten it a bit cheaper with a <hl> coupon <hl> locally, but oh well, it is worth the price I paid. No more dried out cake or doggie tongue trying to get at the cake...


Question: What had a hole in the center of it?

Purchased two of these for both of the guest bathrooms in the house and they look great in the pictures of the listing, but when we got them out of the box, the chrome looks cheap and the frosted plastic is thin and overall this holder just did not live up to our other InterDesign items in our bathrooms. So we returned them to Amazon without taking them out of the wrapper. Although I thought the lid would look great and keep dust and water from getting on the rolls, the lid has a hole in the center of it for easy on and off, so it kind of defeats the purpose of protecting the TP and again the lid has the ultra shiny chrome ring around the middle and the thin frosted plastic, so it just looks cheap and not well made.

Answer: lid

Purchased two of these for both of the guest bathrooms in the house and they look great in the pictures of the listing, but when we got them out of the box, the chrome looks cheap and the frosted plastic is thin and overall this holder just did not live up to our other InterDesign items in our bathrooms. So we returned them to Amazon without taking them out of the wrapper. <hl> Although I thought the lid would look great and keep dust and water from getting on the rolls, the lid has a hole in the center of it for easy on and off, so it kind of defeats the purpose of protecting the TP and again the lid has the ultra shiny chrome ring around the middle and the thin frosted plastic, so it just looks cheap and not well made. <hl>

Purchased two of these for both of the guest bathrooms in the house and they look great in the pictures of the listing, but when we got them out of the box, the chrome looks cheap and the frosted plastic is thin and overall this holder just did not live up to our other InterDesign items in our bathrooms. So we returned them to Amazon without taking them out of the wrapper. Although I thought the <hl> lid <hl> would look great and keep dust and water from getting on the rolls, the lid has a hole in the center of it for easy on and off, so it kind of defeats the purpose of protecting the TP and again the lid has the ultra shiny chrome ring around the middle and the thin frosted plastic, so it just looks cheap and not well made.