Question: How does the reviewer suggest that you cure the griddle?

I bought this Lodge, Grill / Griddle expressly for use on a Coleman stove. It fit beautifully and the remarkable job it did on recent camping trips surprised everyone who enjoyed the end products. There is one observation which is so obvious it amazed me I hadn't thought of it at first. If you're using both sides ... the side facing the stove top will come out 'dry' with no curing on it. Duh ... so you use a little oil and wipe it down both sides after scrubbing down with water and a good nylon bristle brush.Small thing to remember but it didn't occur to me until I used it.Great product and it fits perfectly on a two burner Coleman.

Answer: you use a little oil and wipe it down both sides after scrubbing down with water and a good nylon bristle brush

I bought this Lodge, Grill / Griddle expressly for use on a Coleman stove. It fit beautifully and the remarkable job it did on recent camping trips surprised everyone who enjoyed the end products. There is one observation which is so obvious it amazed me I hadn't thought of it at first. If you're using both sides ... the side facing the stove top will come out 'dry' with no curing on it. Duh ... <hl> so you use a little oil and wipe it down both sides after scrubbing down with water and a good nylon bristle brush .Small thing to remember but it didn't occur to me until I used it. <hl> Great product and it fits perfectly on a two burner Coleman.

I bought this Lodge, Grill / Griddle expressly for use on a Coleman stove. It fit beautifully and the remarkable job it did on recent camping trips surprised everyone who enjoyed the end products. There is one observation which is so obvious it amazed me I hadn't thought of it at first. If you're using both sides ... the side facing the stove top will come out 'dry' with no curing on it. Duh ... so <hl> you use a little oil and wipe it down both sides after scrubbing down with water and a good nylon bristle brush <hl>.Small thing to remember but it didn't occur to me until I used it.Great product and it fits perfectly on a two burner Coleman.

so <hl> you use a little oil and wipe it down both sides after scrubbing down with water and a good nylon bristle brush <hl> .Small thing to remember but it didn't occur to me until I used it.


Question: how many kettles has the author had in the last couple of years

I have had 3 or 4 kettles in the last couple of years. The Oxo, which is as/more expensive, went to hell so fast it was bizarre: warped, looking like it was fished out of a dumpster. Then I got another one that was a disaster: also got ugly weeks into its tour of duty. Second one was an even bigger disaster though because the hole was not big enough to get my hand down inside and white stuff started to appear in the water.This one works fine, and there is no problem pouring using it (??). It is staying clean, though as is the case w/all stainless, keeping it clean means special treatment. Still, 10x better than the other two I had.

Answer: 3 or 4

<hl> I have had 3 or 4 kettles in the last couple of years. <hl> The Oxo, which is as/more expensive, went to hell so fast it was bizarre: warped, looking like it was fished out of a dumpster. Then I got another one that was a disaster: also got ugly weeks into its tour of duty. Second one was an even bigger disaster though because the hole was not big enough to get my hand down inside and white stuff started to appear in the water. This one works fine, and there is no problem pouring using it (??). It is staying clean, though as is the case w/all stainless, keeping it clean means special treatment. Still, 10x better than the other two I had.

I have had <hl> 3 or 4 <hl> kettles in the last couple of years. The Oxo, which is as/more expensive, went to hell so fast it was bizarre: warped, looking like it was fished out of a dumpster. Then I got another one that was a disaster: also got ugly weeks into its tour of duty. Second one was an even bigger disaster though because the hole was not big enough to get my hand down inside and white stuff started to appear in the water.This one works fine, and there is no problem pouring using it (??). It is staying clean, though as is the case w/all stainless, keeping it clean means special treatment. Still, 10x better than the other two I had.


Question: How many times has the person washed the product?

With a recent downturn in the temperatures up here in the Pacific NW, I needed an extra "layer" -- saw this, read the reviews, and ordered it.Very happy with this! It's super soft, very warm, not too heavy, and doesn't slip around. I ordered the "sage" color -- it's a soft almost neutral sage/olive green that works well in a lot of palettes.I've washed it once, and put it through the dryer. It did produce significant amount of "fuzz," but most of it remained in the dryer on the filter, and I haven't noticed much on the bed.I definitely would purchase this again.

Answer: once

With a recent downturn in the temperatures up here in the Pacific NW, I needed an extra "layer" -- saw this, read the reviews, and ordered it. Very happy with this! It's super soft, very warm, not too heavy, and doesn't slip around. I ordered the "sage" color -- it's a soft almost neutral sage/olive green that works well in a lot of palettes. <hl> I've washed it once , and put it through the dryer. <hl> It did produce significant amount of "fuzz," but most of it remained in the dryer on the filter, and I haven't noticed much on the bed. I definitely would purchase this again.

With a recent downturn in the temperatures up here in the Pacific NW, I needed an extra "layer" -- saw this, read the reviews, and ordered it.Very happy with this! It's super soft, very warm, not too heavy, and doesn't slip around. I ordered the "sage" color -- it's a soft almost neutral sage/olive green that works well in a lot of palettes.I've washed it <hl> once <hl>, and put it through the dryer. It did produce significant amount of "fuzz," but most of it remained in the dryer on the filter, and I haven't noticed much on the bed.I definitely would purchase this again.

I've washed it <hl> once <hl> , and put it through the dryer.


Question: how much does it cost to rent a chocolate fountain?

My husband really wanted a chocolate fountain at our wedding, it was one of the only things he had input on. I started looking at the rentals and was shocked that they were about $150 - $200 to rent. We were having a smaller wedding with only about 60 guests and I could not imagine spending that much on a chocolate fountain rental, so I started my quest and found the Wilton 3 Tier Chocolate Fountain.We cleaned it before the wedding, but didn't have a chance to try it out so the wedding day was the trial day. We heated the chocolate pieces and mixed in the oil and there it went we had our own chocolate fountain (I paid a couple college kids to keep the chocolate going as well as keep the other dishes on our buffet table full and they just used zip lock bags to melt the chocolate and mix in the oil). We have since used it several other times. My husband is in charge of cleaning it, he says you have to treat it kind of like a paint sprayer when you clean it and make sure that all of the parts get cleaned so that it doesn't clog up. With his method of cleaning we have had no problems and do a lot more chocolate fondue than we did before we had the fountain.I have since experimented with the fondue recipe a bit and use a mix of chocolate pieces, marshmallows and brandy then add a little oil if it is too thick. The trick is to make sure that the chocolate is not too thick and heavy for the pump that takes the chocolate to the top of the fountain.One more note, I have seen some of the fancy fountains at other events and in some buffets and I would say if you are looking to use this for a large (More than 75 people) gathering you probably need to go with something bigger, but for smaller groups this is a hit.

Answer: about $150 - $200

My husband really wanted a chocolate fountain at our wedding, it was one of the only things he had input on. <hl> I started looking at the rentals and was shocked that they were about $150 - $200 to rent. <hl> We were having a smaller wedding with only about 60 guests and I could not imagine spending that much on a chocolate fountain rental, so I started my quest and found the Wilton 3 Tier Chocolate Fountain. We cleaned it before the wedding, but didn't have a chance to try it out so the wedding day was the trial day. We heated the chocolate pieces and mixed in the oil and there it went we had our own chocolate fountain (I paid a couple college kids to keep the chocolate going as well as keep the other dishes on our buffet table full and they just used zip lock bags to melt the chocolate and mix in the oil). We have since used it several other times. My husband is in charge of cleaning it, he says you have to treat it kind of like a paint sprayer when you clean it and make sure that all of the parts get cleaned so that it doesn't clog up. With his method of cleaning we have had no problems and do a lot more chocolate fondue than we did before we had the fountain. I have since experimented with the fondue recipe a bit and use a mix of chocolate pieces, marshmallows and brandy then add a little oil if it is too thick. The trick is to make sure that the chocolate is not too thick and heavy for the pump that takes the chocolate to the top of the fountain. One more note, I have seen some of the fancy fountains at other events and in some buffets and I would say if you are looking to use this for a large (More than 75 people) gathering you probably need to go with something bigger, but for smaller groups this is a hit.

My husband really wanted a chocolate fountain at our wedding, it was one of the only things he had input on. I started looking at the rentals and was shocked that they were <hl> about $150 - $200 <hl> to rent. We were having a smaller wedding with only about 60 guests and I could not imagine spending that much on a chocolate fountain rental, so I started my quest and found the Wilton 3 Tier Chocolate Fountain.We cleaned it before the wedding, but didn't have a chance to try it out so the wedding day was the trial day. We heated the chocolate pieces and mixed in the oil and there it went we had our own chocolate fountain (I paid a couple college kids to keep the chocolate going as well as keep the other dishes on our buffet table full and they just used zip lock bags to melt the chocolate and mix in the oil). We have since used it several other times. My husband is in charge of cleaning it, he says you have to treat it kind of like a paint sprayer when you clean it and make sure that all of the parts get cleaned so that it doesn't clog up. With his method of cleaning we have had no problems and do a lot more chocolate fondue than we did before we had the fountain.I have since experimented with the fondue recipe a bit and use a mix of chocolate pieces, marshmallows and brandy then add a little oil if it is too thick. The trick is to make sure that the chocolate is not too thick and heavy for the pump that takes the chocolate to the top of the fountain.One more note, I have seen some of the fancy fountains at other events and in some buffets and I would say if you are looking to use this for a large (More than 75 people) gathering you probably need to go with something bigger, but for smaller groups this is a hit.


Question: What is the writer reviewing?

This is a great 3qt saucepan! I purchased it to go with a few other odd sized Farberware pieces I was given and it matches perfectly! The lid fits nice and tight and the flat base sits nicely on my cooktop without moving around like my old non-stick pots did! I am very happy with this purchase!

Answer: 3qt saucepan

This is a great 3qt saucepan !

<hl> This is a great 3qt saucepan ! <hl> I purchased it to go with a few other odd sized Farberware pieces I was given and it matches perfectly! The lid fits nice and tight and the flat base sits nicely on my cooktop without moving around like my old non-stick pots did! I am very happy with this purchase!

This is a great <hl> 3qt saucepan <hl>! I purchased it to go with a few other odd sized Farberware pieces I was given and it matches perfectly! The lid fits nice and tight and the flat base sits nicely on my cooktop without moving around like my old non-stick pots did! I am very happy with this purchase!

This is a great <hl> 3qt saucepan <hl> !


Question: What did this person buy?

First let me tell you I don't know anything about vacumn bags. A few years ago the lady who comes in once a week to clean my house told me I needed a new vacumn cleaner. So I told her pick it out and I would buy it. She also had the salesman lay out a few packages of bags for it. She likes the vacumn and recently told me she needed some more bags but be sure to get the real Hoover Pleated HEPAY bags whatever they are. That they were the very best.So when she opened the box of bags from Amazon she was happy with them. I was happy it was what she wanted and a happy housekeeper and a clean house gets these bags a 5 star rating from me.Charles

Answer: vacumn bags

<hl> First let me tell you I don't know anything about vacumn bags . <hl> A few years ago the lady who comes in once a week to clean my house told me I needed a new vacumn cleaner. So I told her pick it out and I would buy it. She also had the salesman lay out a few packages of bags for it. She likes the vacumn and recently told me she needed some more bags but be sure to get the real Hoover Pleated HEPAY bags whatever they are. That they were the very best. So when she opened the box of bags from Amazon she was happy with them. I was happy it was what she wanted and a happy housekeeper and a clean house gets these bags a 5 star rating from me. Charles

First let me tell you I don't know anything about <hl> vacumn bags <hl>. A few years ago the lady who comes in once a week to clean my house told me I needed a new vacumn cleaner. So I told her pick it out and I would buy it. She also had the salesman lay out a few packages of bags for it. She likes the vacumn and recently told me she needed some more bags but be sure to get the real Hoover Pleated HEPAY bags whatever they are. That they were the very best.So when she opened the box of bags from Amazon she was happy with them. I was happy it was what she wanted and a happy housekeeper and a clean house gets these bags a 5 star rating from me.Charles

First let me tell you I don't know anything about <hl> vacumn bags <hl> .


Question: Does the toast brown toast well?

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

Answer: set it at five to get toasted browned bread

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

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

Secondly, contrary to previous poster, we need to <hl> set it at five to get toasted browned bread <hl> .


Question: How old is this person?

OK, this is where I am going to mushy & gushy over a mundane household product...a laundry rack. This is simply stated the best one I have ever owned, and, in my more than seven decades on this planets, I have used everything, from a clothesline on the roof of an apartment building, to the the wooden racks that collapsed by themselves when you put any laundry on them. I do have a dryer, so the rack is for those items that I cannot or should not put in the dryer. It unfolds in a second and is sturdy. It also has two hooks on it so I can hang it on my wire shelves in my laundry area when not in use. It is an Oxo product and they are always high quality and durable. I have been an Oxo fan for years and have never been disappointed. Did you know that Oxo designs were featured in the Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design, a branch of the Smithsonian, in Manhattan. This is beautifully designed and practical.

Answer: more than seven decades

OK, this is where I am going to mushy & gushy over a mundane household product...a laundry rack. <hl> This is simply stated the best one I have ever owned, and, in my more than seven decades on this planets, I have used everything, from a clothesline on the roof of an apartment building, to the the wooden racks that collapsed by themselves when you put any laundry on them. <hl> I do have a dryer, so the rack is for those items that I cannot or should not put in the dryer. It unfolds in a second and is sturdy. It also has two hooks on it so I can hang it on my wire shelves in my laundry area when not in use. It is an Oxo product and they are always high quality and durable. I have been an Oxo fan for years and have never been disappointed. Did you know that Oxo designs were featured in the Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design, a branch of the Smithsonian, in Manhattan. This is beautifully designed and practical.

OK, this is where I am going to mushy & gushy over a mundane household product...a laundry rack. This is simply stated the best one I have ever owned, and, in my <hl> more than seven decades <hl> on this planets, I have used everything, from a clothesline on the roof of an apartment building, to the the wooden racks that collapsed by themselves when you put any laundry on them. I do have a dryer, so the rack is for those items that I cannot or should not put in the dryer. It unfolds in a second and is sturdy. It also has two hooks on it so I can hang it on my wire shelves in my laundry area when not in use. It is an Oxo product and they are always high quality and durable. I have been an Oxo fan for years and have never been disappointed. Did you know that Oxo designs were featured in the Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design, a branch of the Smithsonian, in Manhattan. This is beautifully designed and practical.


Question: how difficult is it to build the night stand?

It is a nice night stand, quite spacious too. Quality is not bad. What I didn't like is that assembling is not very easy. It looked pretty simple, was doing according to instructions, but later discovered that some parts had to be another surface up or down, instruction wasn't specifying it so I had to unscrew and re-assemble it several times. But finally it is done and looks good. I am happy.

Answer: not very easy

It is a nice night stand, quite spacious too. Quality is not bad. <hl> What I didn't like is that assembling is not very easy . <hl> It looked pretty simple, was doing according to instructions, but later discovered that some parts had to be another surface up or down, instruction wasn't specifying it so I had to unscrew and re-assemble it several times. But finally it is done and looks good. I am happy.

It is a nice night stand, quite spacious too. Quality is not bad. What I didn't like is that assembling is <hl> not very easy <hl>. It looked pretty simple, was doing according to instructions, but later discovered that some parts had to be another surface up or down, instruction wasn't specifying it so I had to unscrew and re-assemble it several times. But finally it is done and looks good. I am happy.

What I didn't like is that assembling is <hl> not very easy <hl> .


Question: How do they feel when they wash the pot?

I have electronic stove. Its minimum bottom size for pot is 12cm (4.7 in). The bottome of this exactly matches this size.So ... good to cook.But in washing this item, I've found 1 problem. The gap linked to the top metal thing to glass thing is big enough forthe dishwasher detergent to get in. So I'm a little worried whenever I wash this pot.If a litte detergent is still left in lid, there would be a possibilty to take in the detergent before I use it.So I wash the lid just using water without detergent.I'd like this pot would be upgraded in that part in future.

Answer: a little worried

I have electronic stove. Its minimum bottom size for pot is 12cm (4.7 in). The bottome of this exactly matches this size. So ... good to cook. But in washing this item, I've found 1 problem. The gap linked to the top metal thing to glass thing is big enough forthe dishwasher detergent to get in. <hl> So I'm a little worried whenever I wash this pot. <hl> If a litte detergent is still left in lid, there would be a possibilty to take in the detergent before I use it. So I wash the lid just using water without detergent. I'd like this pot would be upgraded in that part in future.

I have electronic stove. Its minimum bottom size for pot is 12cm (4.7 in). The bottome of this exactly matches this size.So ... good to cook.But in washing this item, I've found 1 problem. The gap linked to the top metal thing to glass thing is big enough forthe dishwasher detergent to get in. So I'm <hl> a little worried <hl> whenever I wash this pot.If a litte detergent is still left in lid, there would be a possibilty to take in the detergent before I use it.So I wash the lid just using water without detergent.I'd like this pot would be upgraded in that part in future.


Question: is this pan different?

This pan comes out of the box looking almost like some sort of alien technology. It is polished to a mirror shine, is designed with nice curves and will look awesome on your table with a perfectly roasted turkey or roast beef. All of the roasting pans I used before were either decades old and covered with the baked on remnants of a thousand family meals, or were non-stick contraptions with gray surfaces. This pan is fundamentally different.In fact, my problem with this pan is that it looks too good. I was afraid of messing it up and it took me a long time to meticulously scrub it with Bon Ami after using it to cook a small turkey, a roast beef and a duck (not together of course).For aspiring Martha Stewart's there is an easy fix. Roast your meats in a beat-up roasting pan, transfer the fully-cooked meat to this pan before serving and then enter the dining room with this pan in perfect shape. If you're a little less fussy, lining the inside with heavy aluminum foil prior to roasting will make your clean up much easier.

Answer: fundamentally different

This pan comes out of the box looking almost like some sort of alien technology. It is polished to a mirror shine, is designed with nice curves and will look awesome on your table with a perfectly roasted turkey or roast beef. All of the roasting pans I used before were either decades old and covered with the baked on remnants of a thousand family meals, or were non-stick contraptions with gray surfaces. <hl> This pan is fundamentally different .In fact, my problem with this pan is that it looks too good. <hl> I was afraid of messing it up and it took me a long time to meticulously scrub it with Bon Ami after using it to cook a small turkey, a roast beef and a duck (not together of course).For aspiring Martha Stewart's there is an easy fix. Roast your meats in a beat-up roasting pan, transfer the fully-cooked meat to this pan before serving and then enter the dining room with this pan in perfect shape. If you're a little less fussy, lining the inside with heavy aluminum foil prior to roasting will make your clean up much easier.

This pan comes out of the box looking almost like some sort of alien technology. It is polished to a mirror shine, is designed with nice curves and will look awesome on your table with a perfectly roasted turkey or roast beef. All of the roasting pans I used before were either decades old and covered with the baked on remnants of a thousand family meals, or were non-stick contraptions with gray surfaces. This pan is <hl> fundamentally different <hl>.In fact, my problem with this pan is that it looks too good. I was afraid of messing it up and it took me a long time to meticulously scrub it with Bon Ami after using it to cook a small turkey, a roast beef and a duck (not together of course).For aspiring Martha Stewart's there is an easy fix. Roast your meats in a beat-up roasting pan, transfer the fully-cooked meat to this pan before serving and then enter the dining room with this pan in perfect shape. If you're a little less fussy, lining the inside with heavy aluminum foil prior to roasting will make your clean up much easier.

This pan is <hl> fundamentally different <hl> .In fact, my problem with this pan is that it looks too good.


Question: Why couldn't the product be covered by the warranty?

Leaked after a few weeks... the worst part is, PUR said it's not covered under warranty because it's a "wear and tear" item. It sits on the counter, I have no idea what wear and tear that causes on the internal gasket. They kept me going in circles and after the 30 day satisfaction guarantee expired, they then told me I could have returned it within the first 30 days but now it's too late. For a product based on the razor/razor-blade business model (I'm sure the real money for them is made from the filters, not the pitchers), this is a horrible way for them to deal with the situation. Oh, and I had another one crack by itself due to temperature differences (it was in the fridge). When it works, the water is great, but it needs to stay contained in the container.

Answer: "wear and tear"

Leaked after a few weeks... <hl> the worst part is, PUR said it's not covered under warranty because it's a "wear and tear" item. <hl> It sits on the counter, I have no idea what wear and tear that causes on the internal gasket. They kept me going in circles and after the 30 day satisfaction guarantee expired, they then told me I could have returned it within the first 30 days but now it's too late. For a product based on the razor/razor-blade business model (I'm sure the real money for them is made from the filters, not the pitchers), this is a horrible way for them to deal with the situation. Oh, and I had another one crack by itself due to temperature differences (it was in the fridge). When it works, the water is great, but it needs to stay contained in the container.

Leaked after a few weeks... the worst part is, PUR said it's not covered under warranty because it's a <hl> "wear and tear" <hl> item. It sits on the counter, I have no idea what wear and tear that causes on the internal gasket. They kept me going in circles and after the 30 day satisfaction guarantee expired, they then told me I could have returned it within the first 30 days but now it's too late. For a product based on the razor/razor-blade business model (I'm sure the real money for them is made from the filters, not the pitchers), this is a horrible way for them to deal with the situation. Oh, and I had another one crack by itself due to temperature differences (it was in the fridge). When it works, the water is great, but it needs to stay contained in the container.


Question: What did the reviewer want to make from the sheet set they bought?

I bought a down-alternative comforter for my son. I decided to buy a sheet set to make a Duvet Comforter cover with.I let him pick out the sheet set pattern and he chose this one. I was a little sceptical in how the quality of the sheet set would be, especially if I sewed it together with a matching solid color flat sheet.Well, I was happily suprised when this set arrived. The set was of great quality and these sheets will stand up to many washings. The top sheet is now sewn together with a matching solid sheet to make the comforter cover, and the fitted sheet and pillow cases are great!Highly recommend this sheet set.

Answer: a Duvet Comforter cover

I bought a down-alternative comforter for my son. <hl> I decided to buy a sheet set to make a Duvet Comforter cover with. <hl> I let him pick out the sheet set pattern and he chose this one. I was a little sceptical in how the quality of the sheet set would be, especially if I sewed it together with a matching solid color flat sheet. Well, I was happily suprised when this set arrived. The set was of great quality and these sheets will stand up to many washings. The top sheet is now sewn together with a matching solid sheet to make the comforter cover, and the fitted sheet and pillow cases are great!Highly recommend this sheet set.

I bought a down-alternative comforter for my son. I decided to buy a sheet set to make <hl> a Duvet Comforter cover <hl> with.I let him pick out the sheet set pattern and he chose this one. I was a little sceptical in how the quality of the sheet set would be, especially if I sewed it together with a matching solid color flat sheet.Well, I was happily suprised when this set arrived. The set was of great quality and these sheets will stand up to many washings. The top sheet is now sewn together with a matching solid sheet to make the comforter cover, and the fitted sheet and pillow cases are great!Highly recommend this sheet set.


Question: What is the preferred brand of the author?

I have used Braun products for years. I made the mistake by buying a different brand of coffee maker when my old Braun needed replacing. I bought it on special sale through Amazon (where else). I had it one month and was back online to go back to the Braun.

Answer: Braun

I have used Braun products for years.

<hl> I have used Braun products for years. <hl> I made the mistake by buying a different brand of coffee maker when my old Braun needed replacing. I bought it on special sale through Amazon (where else). I had it one month and was back online to go back to the Braun.

I have used <hl> Braun <hl> products for years. I made the mistake by buying a different brand of coffee maker when my old Braun needed replacing. I bought it on special sale through Amazon (where else). I had it one month and was back online to go back to the Braun.


Question: What else is great about it/?

I bought this wine opener as I have had carpal tunnel surgeries that let h=my hand weak and I love wine- but opening them has become dificult. This wine opener is fantastic!!! It lets me open the wine cork so easilly and I can enjoy my wine without the difficulty- works great!!! And a great price too!!!

Answer: a great price too

And a great price too !!!

I bought this wine opener as I have had carpal tunnel surgeries that let h=my hand weak and I love wine- but opening them has become dificult. This wine opener is fantastic!!! It lets me open the wine cork so easilly and I can enjoy my wine without the difficulty- works great!!! <hl> And a great price too !!! <hl>

I bought this wine opener as I have had carpal tunnel surgeries that let h=my hand weak and I love wine- but opening them has become dificult. This wine opener is fantastic!!! It lets me open the wine cork so easilly and I can enjoy my wine without the difficulty- works great!!! And <hl> a great price too <hl>!!!


Question: How long did it take to assemble?

I ordered this frame in king size after reading the reviews and am really happy that I did. When I opened the box it looked like it might be difficult to assemble, but it was really easy! It took my husband and I about half an hour, and I honestly could have done it myself if I had to. It is solid wood and looks lovely as is, but can be stained to match your other furniture. It does sit a little higher than your average bed, but since we're using it without a box spring it is the perfect hight. Best of all, it is really sturdy and noiseless. It was exactly what I was looking for!I also have to say that this seller is great! World of Futons shipped this the day after I ordered (which was Saturday) and I had it by Wednesday! I've ordered much smaller items that took twice as long (or even longer)to receive. I really can't say enough good things about this seller and highly recommend them.

Answer: half an hour

I ordered this frame in king size after reading the reviews and am really happy that I did. When I opened the box it looked like it might be difficult to assemble, but it was really easy! <hl> It took my husband and I about half an hour , and I honestly could have done it myself if I had to. <hl> It is solid wood and looks lovely as is, but can be stained to match your other furniture. It does sit a little higher than your average bed, but since we're using it without a box spring it is the perfect hight. Best of all, it is really sturdy and noiseless. It was exactly what I was looking for!I also have to say that this seller is great! World of Futons shipped this the day after I ordered (which was Saturday) and I had it by Wednesday! I've ordered much smaller items that took twice as long (or even longer)to receive. I really can't say enough good things about this seller and highly recommend them.

I ordered this frame in king size after reading the reviews and am really happy that I did. When I opened the box it looked like it might be difficult to assemble, but it was really easy! It took my husband and I about <hl> half an hour <hl>, and I honestly could have done it myself if I had to. It is solid wood and looks lovely as is, but can be stained to match your other furniture. It does sit a little higher than your average bed, but since we're using it without a box spring it is the perfect hight. Best of all, it is really sturdy and noiseless. It was exactly what I was looking for!I also have to say that this seller is great! World of Futons shipped this the day after I ordered (which was Saturday) and I had it by Wednesday! I've ordered much smaller items that took twice as long (or even longer)to receive. I really can't say enough good things about this seller and highly recommend them.

It took my husband and I about <hl> half an hour <hl> , and I honestly could have done it myself if I had to.


Question: What kind of meats does the author make on the mat?

Every kitchen needs at least one silicone baking mat. Food comes of easily, it fits my pans perfectly, and clean up is a dream. A little soapy water, a quick rinse, and it's perfect! I've used it for cookies, biscuits, sticky marinated meats, and everything has cooked perfectly, come off easy, and clean up was a snap! I love it. Definitely considering adding more to my kitchen tools (seriously - who doesn't love something that makes their lives *easier*???) and will be gifting to friends and family!

Answer: sticky marinated meats

Every kitchen needs at least one silicone baking mat. Food comes of easily, it fits my pans perfectly, and clean up is a dream. A little soapy water, a quick rinse, and it's perfect! <hl> I've used it for cookies, biscuits, sticky marinated meats , and everything has cooked perfectly, come off easy, and clean up was a snap! <hl> I love it. Definitely considering adding more to my kitchen tools (seriously - who doesn't love something that makes their lives *easier*???) and will be gifting to friends and family!

Every kitchen needs at least one silicone baking mat. Food comes of easily, it fits my pans perfectly, and clean up is a dream. A little soapy water, a quick rinse, and it's perfect! I've used it for cookies, biscuits, <hl> sticky marinated meats <hl>, and everything has cooked perfectly, come off easy, and clean up was a snap! I love it. Definitely considering adding more to my kitchen tools (seriously - who doesn't love something that makes their lives *easier*???) and will be gifting to friends and family!

I've used it for cookies, biscuits, <hl> sticky marinated meats <hl> , and everything has cooked perfectly, come off easy, and clean up was a snap!


Question: Where do they hold the hose?

It does technically fit my Eureka Air Speed bagless vacuum, but that's not to say it actually attaches or fits by itself. I place the attachment part into the hose of my vacuum, and as long as I hold it, it fits. This isn't such a problem for me, since I don't need to move the vacuum cleaner while I'm using this kit. I have to hold the hose, anyway, so I just hold it where it attaches. I need something for tiny jobs like my keyboards and other accessories, and it does do the trick. So I am keeping it. But I can see where it would be annoying for other users, and it would be great if the product came with a list of vacuums it is compatible with. Since you can't really hold it up to your own to judge the size, the buyer should be aware that it may not fit. It still works better for me than canned air.

Answer: where it attaches

It does technically fit my Eureka Air Speed bagless vacuum, but that's not to say it actually attaches or fits by itself. I place the attachment part into the hose of my vacuum, and as long as I hold it, it fits. This isn't such a problem for me, since I don't need to move the vacuum cleaner while I'm using this kit. <hl> I have to hold the hose, anyway, so I just hold it where it attaches . <hl> I need something for tiny jobs like my keyboards and other accessories, and it does do the trick. So I am keeping it. But I can see where it would be annoying for other users, and it would be great if the product came with a list of vacuums it is compatible with. Since you can't really hold it up to your own to judge the size, the buyer should be aware that it may not fit. It still works better for me than canned air.

It does technically fit my Eureka Air Speed bagless vacuum, but that's not to say it actually attaches or fits by itself. I place the attachment part into the hose of my vacuum, and as long as I hold it, it fits. This isn't such a problem for me, since I don't need to move the vacuum cleaner while I'm using this kit. I have to hold the hose, anyway, so I just hold it <hl> where it attaches <hl>. I need something for tiny jobs like my keyboards and other accessories, and it does do the trick. So I am keeping it. But I can see where it would be annoying for other users, and it would be great if the product came with a list of vacuums it is compatible with. Since you can't really hold it up to your own to judge the size, the buyer should be aware that it may not fit. It still works better for me than canned air.

I have to hold the hose, anyway, so I just hold it <hl> where it attaches <hl> .


Question: What was the first thing done when the item arrived?

Recently received this item and have already used it a few times. We washed it thoroughly when we received it, and then seasoned it ourselves with bacon (not sure it really "needed" more seasoning, but I'm old school that way. My grandmother told me to always season items yourself "to be sure"). We've had no issues with any type of sticking. This is our first time with a DO and have found there is a little bit of a learning curve to make sure you don't overcook items. However, we are very happy with this item and are looking forward to many more yummy meals with it.

Answer: washed it

Recently received this item and have already used it a few times. <hl> We washed it thoroughly when we received it, and then seasoned it ourselves with bacon (not sure it really "needed" more seasoning, <hl> but I'm old school that way. My grandmother told me to always season items yourself "to be sure"). We've had no issues with any type of sticking. This is our first time with a DO and have found there is a little bit of a learning curve to make sure you don't overcook items. However, we are very happy with this item and are looking forward to many more yummy meals with it.

Recently received this item and have already used it a few times. We <hl> washed it <hl> thoroughly when we received it, and then seasoned it ourselves with bacon (not sure it really "needed" more seasoning, but I'm old school that way. My grandmother told me to always season items yourself "to be sure"). We've had no issues with any type of sticking. This is our first time with a DO and have found there is a little bit of a learning curve to make sure you don't overcook items. However, we are very happy with this item and are looking forward to many more yummy meals with it.


Question: What part of the product is not as thick as the author would like?

Excellent product! Very efficient use of valuable space. The automatic lid works as promised (although I'm not sure if the manufacturer's representation about how long this product will last based on how many times the automatic lid will open on average in a given day makes a whole lot of sense; on average, my trash can's lid opens and closes dozens of times a day).The body of the can feels a bit thin, so throwing in a heavy item right after changing the bag may eventually cause dents in the can. A little gentle touch should go a very long way, however.Our household is extremely pleased with the product, and as long as the product lasts at least 2 years, it is well worth every penny.

Answer: body

Excellent product! Very efficient use of valuable space. <hl> The automatic lid works as promised (although I'm not sure if the manufacturer's representation about how long this product will last based on how many times the automatic lid will open on average in a given day makes a whole lot of sense; on average, my trash can's lid opens and closes dozens of times a day).The body of the can feels a bit thin, so throwing in a heavy item right after changing the bag may eventually cause dents in the can. <hl> A little gentle touch should go a very long way, however. Our household is extremely pleased with the product, and as long as the product lasts at least 2 years, it is well worth every penny.

Excellent product! Very efficient use of valuable space. The automatic lid works as promised (although I'm not sure if the manufacturer's representation about how long this product will last based on how many times the automatic lid will open on average in a given day makes a whole lot of sense; on average, my trash can's lid opens and closes dozens of times a day).The <hl> body <hl> of the can feels a bit thin, so throwing in a heavy item right after changing the bag may eventually cause dents in the can. A little gentle touch should go a very long way, however.Our household is extremely pleased with the product, and as long as the product lasts at least 2 years, it is well worth every penny.


Question: What did this person buy?

Lord knows how much money I've thrown away over the years on "multi-speed" stylishly designed blenders, some of which couldn't cut through yogurt. This Oster is amazing! Overcoming my apprehension about it not "fitting in" with my otherwise modern-looking kitchen appliances, I relied on the previous comments and just did it. News Flash! It's now safe to put ice cubes into your home blender. The Oster chews them up in seconds, and doesn't sound like it's about to implode as it does it. I'd call this a professional grade blender at a consumer price. I chose a white one, and it not only performs splendidly, but looks great as it exudes an aura of authority on my counter top. The powerful motor is a giant among the myriad of wimpy 16-18 speed (all weak) blenders. I think this Oster would grind up a bowling ball if you could get it into the jar.

Answer: blenders

<hl> Lord knows how much money I've thrown away over the years on "multi-speed" stylishly designed blenders , some of which couldn't cut through yogurt. <hl> This Oster is amazing! Overcoming my apprehension about it not "fitting in" with my otherwise modern-looking kitchen appliances, I relied on the previous comments and just did it. News Flash! It's now safe to put ice cubes into your home blender. The Oster chews them up in seconds, and doesn't sound like it's about to implode as it does it. I'd call this a professional grade blender at a consumer price. I chose a white one, and it not only performs splendidly, but looks great as it exudes an aura of authority on my counter top. The powerful motor is a giant among the myriad of wimpy 16-18 speed (all weak) blenders. I think this Oster would grind up a bowling ball if you could get it into the jar.

Lord knows how much money I've thrown away over the years on "multi-speed" stylishly designed <hl> blenders <hl>, some of which couldn't cut through yogurt. This Oster is amazing! Overcoming my apprehension about it not "fitting in" with my otherwise modern-looking kitchen appliances, I relied on the previous comments and just did it. News Flash! It's now safe to put ice cubes into your home blender. The Oster chews them up in seconds, and doesn't sound like it's about to implode as it does it. I'd call this a professional grade blender at a consumer price. I chose a white one, and it not only performs splendidly, but looks great as it exudes an aura of authority on my counter top. The powerful motor is a giant among the myriad of wimpy 16-18 speed (all weak) blenders. I think this Oster would grind up a bowling ball if you could get it into the jar.

Lord knows how much money I've thrown away over the years on "multi-speed" stylishly designed <hl> blenders <hl> , some of which couldn't cut through yogurt.


Question: What happens to food cooked in the Cuisinart Wok after it gets hot and it starts to stick?

"The heat will not spread evenly" when my 80 year old Chinese grandmother first saw this wok and she was right.When you're using this Wok on an electric stove the heat is completely concentrated at the bottom, so things get super hot, stuck, and then eventually burn at the bottom.I eventually got a Green Earth Wok by Ozeri. I know it doesn't come with a lid and it is more expensive but that Wok lets me have the electric burner running with red hot coils and not burn my food at the bottom. With Chinese cooking you need heat and this one from Cuisinart doesn't spread it evenly.

Answer: burn

"The heat will not spread evenly" when my 80 year old Chinese grandmother first saw this wok and she was right. <hl> When you're using this Wok on an electric stove the heat is completely concentrated at the bottom, so things get super hot, stuck, and then eventually burn at the bottom. <hl> I eventually got a Green Earth Wok by Ozeri. I know it doesn't come with a lid and it is more expensive but that Wok lets me have the electric burner running with red hot coils and not burn my food at the bottom. With Chinese cooking you need heat and this one from Cuisinart doesn't spread it evenly.

"The heat will not spread evenly" when my 80 year old Chinese grandmother first saw this wok and she was right.When you're using this Wok on an electric stove the heat is completely concentrated at the bottom, so things get super hot, stuck, and then eventually <hl> burn <hl> at the bottom.I eventually got a Green Earth Wok by Ozeri. I know it doesn't come with a lid and it is more expensive but that Wok lets me have the electric burner running with red hot coils and not burn my food at the bottom. With Chinese cooking you need heat and this one from Cuisinart doesn't spread it evenly.


Question: After unpacking why was the ring submersed in soapy water?

This ring is dangerous. Handle with care. After unpacking I immediately went to the sink to submerse the ring in order to remove the product decal sticker on the side. I dropped it into the soapy water and let it sit. Then coming back with ample time to allow the decal to dissolve, I reached into the water to pull it out and my hand went into the ring and my finger came across the inside of the ring that is creased over. The contact point where the WOK will sit. I drew my hand out literally in pain as it opened a half inch cut into my finger bleeding as you can imagine.Simply put. BEWARE of this sharp edge. It is razor sharp.It fit my WOK perfectly but I'll always be concerned about cutting myself. I'll either correct the problem by bending the lip all the way around or I will put it in the trash to make sure no one else gets cut.

Answer: to remove the product decal sticker on the side

This ring is dangerous. Handle with care. <hl> After unpacking I immediately went to the sink to submerse the ring in order to remove the product decal sticker on the side . <hl> I dropped it into the soapy water and let it sit. Then coming back with ample time to allow the decal to dissolve, I reached into the water to pull it out and my hand went into the ring and my finger came across the inside of the ring that is creased over. The contact point where the WOK will sit. I drew my hand out literally in pain as it opened a half inch cut into my finger bleeding as you can imagine. Simply put. BEWARE of this sharp edge. It is razor sharp. It fit my WOK perfectly but I'll always be concerned about cutting myself. I'll either correct the problem by bending the lip all the way around or I will put it in the trash to make sure no one else gets cut.

This ring is dangerous. Handle with care. After unpacking I immediately went to the sink to submerse the ring in order <hl> to remove the product decal sticker on the side <hl>. I dropped it into the soapy water and let it sit. Then coming back with ample time to allow the decal to dissolve, I reached into the water to pull it out and my hand went into the ring and my finger came across the inside of the ring that is creased over. The contact point where the WOK will sit. I drew my hand out literally in pain as it opened a half inch cut into my finger bleeding as you can imagine.Simply put. BEWARE of this sharp edge. It is razor sharp.It fit my WOK perfectly but I'll always be concerned about cutting myself. I'll either correct the problem by bending the lip all the way around or I will put it in the trash to make sure no one else gets cut.

After unpacking I immediately went to the sink to submerse the ring in order <hl> to remove the product decal sticker on the side <hl> .


Question: What produces a glare while cooking?

Bought this oven several months ago after our old NuWave gave up the ghost. We like this design much more than the plastic NuWave we had whose hood we had to replace after it cracked a year or so after we bought it. The only downside so far has been that the halogen light needs a deflector ring or shield to minimize the glare while cooking. We have not had any of the problems mentioned by other reviewers. Cleaning is a breeze. We've used it primarily for cooking meats and it has worked really well.

Answer: the halogen light

Bought this oven several months ago after our old NuWave gave up the ghost. We like this design much more than the plastic NuWave we had whose hood we had to replace after it cracked a year or so after we bought it. <hl> The only downside so far has been that the halogen light needs a deflector ring or shield to minimize the glare while cooking. <hl> We have not had any of the problems mentioned by other reviewers. Cleaning is a breeze. We've used it primarily for cooking meats and it has worked really well.

Bought this oven several months ago after our old NuWave gave up the ghost. We like this design much more than the plastic NuWave we had whose hood we had to replace after it cracked a year or so after we bought it. The only downside so far has been that <hl> the halogen light <hl> needs a deflector ring or shield to minimize the glare while cooking. We have not had any of the problems mentioned by other reviewers. Cleaning is a breeze. We've used it primarily for cooking meats and it has worked really well.


Question: Where is the product produced?

It is likeable enough. It is glass with a metal twist on/off top, made in Mexico. Quality is about right for what you get now days. It is not the quality of the good old American made glass and metal and the tolerances on the threads between the metal top and the glass vessel could be better.However it does work and it is a little better than I expected in today's world marketplace.We keep Parmesan cheese in ours, to seal it for freshness we place a plastic sandwich bag over the top and secure it with a rubber band. Easy on and easy off and it works well.

Answer: Mexico

It is likeable enough. <hl> It is glass with a metal twist on/off top, made in Mexico . <hl> Quality is about right for what you get now days. It is not the quality of the good old American made glass and metal and the tolerances on the threads between the metal top and the glass vessel could be better. However it does work and it is a little better than I expected in today's world marketplace. We keep Parmesan cheese in ours, to seal it for freshness we place a plastic sandwich bag over the top and secure it with a rubber band. Easy on and easy off and it works well.

It is likeable enough. It is glass with a metal twist on/off top, made in <hl> Mexico <hl>. Quality is about right for what you get now days. It is not the quality of the good old American made glass and metal and the tolerances on the threads between the metal top and the glass vessel could be better.However it does work and it is a little better than I expected in today's world marketplace.We keep Parmesan cheese in ours, to seal it for freshness we place a plastic sandwich bag over the top and secure it with a rubber band. Easy on and easy off and it works well.

It is glass with a metal twist on/off top, made in <hl> Mexico <hl> .


Question: Where did I buy the platform bed?

It is amazing that they can compress the mattress and roll it up for shipping!I bought the mattress to go with a platform bed I found on Amazon, "Atlantic Furniture Richmond Full Bed with Open Foot Rail" for a guest room.The mattress opened up and expanded in a couple of hours. They indicate that you should wait 48 hrs before sleeping on it, however after a day it looks ready to go.I am having guests for the holidays so I will provide an update early next year, however so far so good.*update*Well the holidays are over and family/guests have moved on. Everyone totally enjoyed sleeping on the mattress.While I only had people sleeping on it for a week, they were different people with different physical sizes/ages and medical issues.Again, so far so good.It is now the middle of Feb. and my daughter has requested this mattress for her birthday.My wife and I are very happy with this mattress and highly recommend it.

Answer: Amazon

<hl> It is amazing that they can compress the mattress and roll it up for shipping!I bought the mattress to go with a platform bed I found on Amazon , "Atlantic Furniture Richmond Full Bed with Open Foot Rail" for a guest room. <hl> The mattress opened up and expanded in a couple of hours. They indicate that you should wait 48 hrs before sleeping on it, however after a day it looks ready to go. I am having guests for the holidays so I will provide an update early next year, however so far so good.*update*Well the holidays are over and family/guests have moved on. Everyone totally enjoyed sleeping on the mattress. While I only had people sleeping on it for a week, they were different people with different physical sizes/ages and medical issues. Again, so far so good. It is now the middle of Feb. and my daughter has requested this mattress for her birthday. My wife and I are very happy with this mattress and highly recommend it.

It is amazing that they can compress the mattress and roll it up for shipping!I bought the mattress to go with a platform bed I found on <hl> Amazon <hl>, "Atlantic Furniture Richmond Full Bed with Open Foot Rail" for a guest room.The mattress opened up and expanded in a couple of hours. They indicate that you should wait 48 hrs before sleeping on it, however after a day it looks ready to go.I am having guests for the holidays so I will provide an update early next year, however so far so good.*update*Well the holidays are over and family/guests have moved on. Everyone totally enjoyed sleeping on the mattress.While I only had people sleeping on it for a week, they were different people with different physical sizes/ages and medical issues.Again, so far so good.It is now the middle of Feb. and my daughter has requested this mattress for her birthday.My wife and I are very happy with this mattress and highly recommend it.

It is amazing that they can compress the mattress and roll it up for shipping!I bought the mattress to go with a platform bed I found on <hl> Amazon <hl> , "Atlantic Furniture Richmond Full Bed with Open Foot Rail" for a guest room.


Question: Where is this person's table situated?

I read other reviews before I chose this table. For the record I had no trouble removing the blue protective film from the table top in one piece. While the shipping carton was a bit superficially dented, the contents were undamaged and the unit was easy to assemble. Note that the blue film may not look like it is removable; it might look to some as the surface color of the top and use by heated or cold items might work to 'glue' the film in place. This is only a possibility. The manufacturer might print 'REMOVE THIS FILM' on the film. My table is on a carpet and is stable. Finger prints and future dust can be removed with a soft cloth. This replaces a larger square table that was taking up too much space and of course is adjustable.

Answer: on a carpet

My table is on a carpet and is stable.

I read other reviews before I chose this table. For the record I had no trouble removing the blue protective film from the table top in one piece. While the shipping carton was a bit superficially dented, the contents were undamaged and the unit was easy to assemble. Note that the blue film may not look like it is removable; it might look to some as the surface color of the top and use by heated or cold items might work to 'glue' the film in place. This is only a possibility. The manufacturer might print 'REMOVE THIS FILM' on the film. <hl> My table is on a carpet and is stable. <hl> Finger prints and future dust can be removed with a soft cloth. This replaces a larger square table that was taking up too much space and of course is adjustable.

I read other reviews before I chose this table. For the record I had no trouble removing the blue protective film from the table top in one piece. While the shipping carton was a bit superficially dented, the contents were undamaged and the unit was easy to assemble. Note that the blue film may not look like it is removable; it might look to some as the surface color of the top and use by heated or cold items might work to 'glue' the film in place. This is only a possibility. The manufacturer might print 'REMOVE THIS FILM' on the film. My table is <hl> on a carpet <hl> and is stable. Finger prints and future dust can be removed with a soft cloth. This replaces a larger square table that was taking up too much space and of course is adjustable.


Question: What is the brand of rice cooker being reviewed?

Several types of rice are the only grains I eat regularly, with a few other healthy but icky ones on occasion. I bought this cooker because my last routinely gave me a surprise - often scorched - batch. Now my rice is perfect, I love the fact that the Zojirushi gives me a simple setting for every type I prepare. It can be preset to cook so my rice is ready when needed. Great rice is a no-brainer.I cracked up when I discovered my very much Japanese daughter-in-law has a Cuisinart and I have this lovely, versatile Japanese model.....

Answer: Zojirushi

Several types of rice are the only grains I eat regularly, with a few other healthy but icky ones on occasion. I bought this cooker because my last routinely gave me a surprise - often scorched - batch. <hl> Now my rice is perfect, I love the fact that the Zojirushi gives me a simple setting for every type I prepare. <hl> It can be preset to cook so my rice is ready when needed. Great rice is a no-brainer. I cracked up when I discovered my very much Japanese daughter-in-law has a Cuisinart and I have this lovely, versatile Japanese model.....

Several types of rice are the only grains I eat regularly, with a few other healthy but icky ones on occasion. I bought this cooker because my last routinely gave me a surprise - often scorched - batch. Now my rice is perfect, I love the fact that the <hl> Zojirushi <hl> gives me a simple setting for every type I prepare. It can be preset to cook so my rice is ready when needed. Great rice is a no-brainer.I cracked up when I discovered my very much Japanese daughter-in-law has a Cuisinart and I have this lovely, versatile Japanese model.....


Question: What does the writer say about the durability of the product?

This salt and pepper set is even better looking and classier than it looks in the picture, I am very happy with it. It's a solid, well-constructed set that seems like it will hold up for a long time.*update* Last night I dropped one of these on the floor while I was in a standing position and it did not shatter or even crack. This is a floor that things usually shatter in million pieces on too (we've had that happen with glasses and a pitcher). That shows how solid these are.*2nd update* I was just carrying items out of the room and the pepper shaker slipped and flew out of my hand and landed under a chair (no carpet, hard floor) and I said to myself that's going to be a mess...went to look and it was all in one piece, not even a crack! I just bumped these up to a 5 star, they've earned it.

Answer: solid, well-constructed

This salt and pepper set is even better looking and classier than it looks in the picture, I am very happy with it. <hl> It's a solid, well-constructed set that seems like it will hold up for a long time.*update* Last night I dropped one of these on the floor while I was in a standing position and it did not shatter or even crack. <hl> This is a floor that things usually shatter in million pieces on too (we've had that happen with glasses and a pitcher). That shows how solid these are.*2nd update* I was just carrying items out of the room and the pepper shaker slipped and flew out of my hand and landed under a chair (no carpet, hard floor) and I said to myself that's going to be a mess...went to look and it was all in one piece, not even a crack! I just bumped these up to a 5 star, they've earned it.

This salt and pepper set is even better looking and classier than it looks in the picture, I am very happy with it. It's a <hl> solid, well-constructed <hl> set that seems like it will hold up for a long time.*update* Last night I dropped one of these on the floor while I was in a standing position and it did not shatter or even crack. This is a floor that things usually shatter in million pieces on too (we've had that happen with glasses and a pitcher). That shows how solid these are.*2nd update* I was just carrying items out of the room and the pepper shaker slipped and flew out of my hand and landed under a chair (no carpet, hard floor) and I said to myself that's going to be a mess...went to look and it was all in one piece, not even a crack! I just bumped these up to a 5 star, they've earned it.


Question: What type of areas of living does the author recommend a different device?

PROS: Compact, quiet, nice color, OK Ionizor, remote, easy to useCONS: blow power on high setting is weaker than my old fan on low setting, doesn't move air around as adequately as I'd hoped in a small room (direct air is satisfying at best), blue/green light is too bright at night (had to stick tape over my lights to dull the glow.Ultimately, the weak blowing power is what's making me put this back in the box. You can feel the air but when that 85-100+ degree heat starts warming things up, the air from this just isn't enough and I have to plug in my old fan to dry up that first thin layer of sweat. I suggest looking elsewhere if you live in primarily hot areas.UPDATE 12/27/12:I was going to return this but ended up taking it to work instead. It works MUCH much better in larger, mildly air conditioned rooms. It pushes the air around alot better keeping it cooler. I'm glad this didn't turn out to be a waste afterall. The only complaint I have is that you have to be standing about six feet from the unit to get the unit to respond to the remote.

Answer: hot areas

PROS: Compact, quiet, nice color, OK Ionizor, remote, easy to useCONS: blow power on high setting is weaker than my old fan on low setting, doesn't move air around as adequately as I'd hoped in a small room (direct air is satisfying at best), blue/green light is too bright at night (had to stick tape over my lights to dull the glow. Ultimately, the weak blowing power is what's making me put this back in the box. You can feel the air but when that 85-100+ degree heat starts warming things up, the air from this just isn't enough and I have to plug in my old fan to dry up that first thin layer of sweat. <hl> I suggest looking elsewhere if you live in primarily hot areas .UPDATE 12/27/12: <hl> I was going to return this but ended up taking it to work instead. It works MUCH much better in larger, mildly air conditioned rooms. It pushes the air around alot better keeping it cooler. I'm glad this didn't turn out to be a waste afterall. The only complaint I have is that you have to be standing about six feet from the unit to get the unit to respond to the remote.

PROS: Compact, quiet, nice color, OK Ionizor, remote, easy to useCONS: blow power on high setting is weaker than my old fan on low setting, doesn't move air around as adequately as I'd hoped in a small room (direct air is satisfying at best), blue/green light is too bright at night (had to stick tape over my lights to dull the glow.Ultimately, the weak blowing power is what's making me put this back in the box. You can feel the air but when that 85-100+ degree heat starts warming things up, the air from this just isn't enough and I have to plug in my old fan to dry up that first thin layer of sweat. I suggest looking elsewhere if you live in primarily <hl> hot areas <hl>.UPDATE 12/27/12:I was going to return this but ended up taking it to work instead. It works MUCH much better in larger, mildly air conditioned rooms. It pushes the air around alot better keeping it cooler. I'm glad this didn't turn out to be a waste afterall. The only complaint I have is that you have to be standing about six feet from the unit to get the unit to respond to the remote.

I suggest looking elsewhere if you live in primarily <hl> hot areas <hl> .UPDATE 12/27/12:


Question: The extra light is used to boost what in the photos?

I like how solid this seems along with the ease of puttng it together. However, before I purchased I magnified the picture to be sure that the cherry was a good match for my room. Upon actually receiving it, however,the product appeared darker. I have realized how many products are photographed with an extra amount of surrounding light to boost the visibility of detail; however, in doing so, some products like these I've ordered are inaccurately represesented in pictures. So live and learn. The other aspect of the item I didn't care for was the width- it seems just a bit too wide for the proportions of depth.

Answer: visibility of detail

I like how solid this seems along with the ease of puttng it together. However, before I purchased I magnified the picture to be sure that the cherry was a good match for my room. Upon actually receiving it, however,the product appeared darker. <hl> I have realized how many products are photographed with an extra amount of surrounding light to boost the visibility of detail ; however, in doing so, some products like these I've ordered are inaccurately represesented in pictures. <hl> So live and learn. The other aspect of the item I didn't care for was the width- it seems just a bit too wide for the proportions of depth.

I like how solid this seems along with the ease of puttng it together. However, before I purchased I magnified the picture to be sure that the cherry was a good match for my room. Upon actually receiving it, however,the product appeared darker. I have realized how many products are photographed with an extra amount of surrounding light to boost the <hl> visibility of detail <hl>; however, in doing so, some products like these I've ordered are inaccurately represesented in pictures. So live and learn. The other aspect of the item I didn't care for was the width- it seems just a bit too wide for the proportions of depth.

I have realized how many products are photographed with an extra amount of surrounding light to boost the <hl> visibility of detail <hl> ; however, in doing so, some products like these I've ordered are inaccurately represesented in pictures.


Question: What does the product work good for?

It works fine for holding a roaster pan, or the handle of a fry pan, but not for grabbing small items, such as a small knob on a pan cover, or a small piece of food, or picking up something small on a flat surface. I am a female with a medium sized hands and when I wear it, there's about an inch of space between my finger/thumb and the top of the mitt. Once the item is between the area of my fingers and thumb, the mitt can hold it pretty well, but to get the item into the area between my fingers and thumb can be a challenge, and in some cases, a total impossibility. For example, I find it easy to pick a corn cob floating in a potful of hot water, but if I were to pick one from a pile of corn cobs it would be very difficult. Don't even think about picking a kernel of corn from the table. In other words, if you need to grab or pick up something with the tip of your fingers and your hands are small to medium, you can't use this mitt.

Answer: holding a roaster pan, or the handle of a fry pan

<hl> It works fine for holding a roaster pan, or the handle of a fry pan , but not for grabbing small items, such as a small knob on a pan cover, or a small piece of food, or picking up something small on a flat surface. <hl> I am a female with a medium sized hands and when I wear it, there's about an inch of space between my finger/thumb and the top of the mitt. Once the item is between the area of my fingers and thumb, the mitt can hold it pretty well, but to get the item into the area between my fingers and thumb can be a challenge, and in some cases, a total impossibility. For example, I find it easy to pick a corn cob floating in a potful of hot water, but if I were to pick one from a pile of corn cobs it would be very difficult. Don't even think about picking a kernel of corn from the table. In other words, if you need to grab or pick up something with the tip of your fingers and your hands are small to medium, you can't use this mitt.

It works fine for <hl> holding a roaster pan, or the handle of a fry pan <hl>, but not for grabbing small items, such as a small knob on a pan cover, or a small piece of food, or picking up something small on a flat surface. I am a female with a medium sized hands and when I wear it, there's about an inch of space between my finger/thumb and the top of the mitt. Once the item is between the area of my fingers and thumb, the mitt can hold it pretty well, but to get the item into the area between my fingers and thumb can be a challenge, and in some cases, a total impossibility. For example, I find it easy to pick a corn cob floating in a potful of hot water, but if I were to pick one from a pile of corn cobs it would be very difficult. Don't even think about picking a kernel of corn from the table. In other words, if you need to grab or pick up something with the tip of your fingers and your hands are small to medium, you can't use this mitt.

It works fine for <hl> holding a roaster pan, or the handle of a fry pan <hl> , but not for grabbing small items, such as a small knob on a pan cover, or a small piece of food, or picking up something small on a flat surface.


Question: What comes out of the back end of the vacuum?

very nice and handy little vacuum, but boy, is it LOUDalso, there appears to be some air that comes out from the back end; so when I'm vacuuming, I notice the air from the back is so powerful as well that it blows away the stuff I'm trying to vacuum!be careful what you vacuum as well, I accidentally let it suck in a toothpick and next thing I know the toothpick came sticking out of the middle of the hose! I was afraid the thing would no longer work, so quickly hot-glued the hole caused by the toothpick and it appears fine for now....

Answer: air

<hl> very nice and handy little vacuum, but boy, is it LOUDalso, there appears to be some air that comes out from the back end; so when I'm vacuuming, I notice the air from the back is so powerful as well that it blows away the stuff I'm trying to vacuum!be careful what you vacuum as well, I accidentally let it suck in a toothpick and next thing I know the toothpick came sticking out of the middle of the hose! <hl> I was afraid the thing would no longer work, so quickly hot-glued the hole caused by the toothpick and it appears fine for now....

very nice and handy little vacuum, but boy, is it LOUDalso, there appears to be some <hl> air <hl> that comes out from the back end; so when I'm vacuuming, I notice the air from the back is so powerful as well that it blows away the stuff I'm trying to vacuum!be careful what you vacuum as well, I accidentally let it suck in a toothpick and next thing I know the toothpick came sticking out of the middle of the hose! I was afraid the thing would no longer work, so quickly hot-glued the hole caused by the toothpick and it appears fine for now....


Question: What does a pan need?

I am picky about pans, and while hardly a "chef" , I know quality when I see it. A pan needs weight and balance, and (one hopes) a great design - you cant do better than the Earth Pan by Ozeri. Really.I have been a fan of USA based Whitford, and their coatings for decades, dating back to the seemingly indestructible "Excalibur" coating from the 1990's.I even inquired to Whitford, asking what is their current top-of-the-line coating-- guess what? It is "Eterna". If you are out and about to cooking stores, department stores, or even on-line -- "Eterna" is top-tier, frequently with eye-popping prices!The Ozeri version is probably nicer than some of the pansI say at more than double the price. The balance, the feel and form is outstanding. (Of course, the packaging is high-end, too - making it the PERFECT gift).I recently bought my senior parents an induction set up, and knew that if there is anyone MORE PARTICULAR about practical use/great quality pan's it is Mom. And Dad like his omelets!Over the Thanksgiving holiday we gave the pan some big time tests:Worked perfectly on induction!Made the best stuffing/dressing ever!Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwiches- A breeze!Dad's special "loaded" omelet - (and I quote ) "This is the best pan I have ever used"!A stir-fry that we added to a salad- perfection, nothing sticks, and everything cooks perfectly!If the Ozeri Earth Pan can pass the "senior-stress-test" with this kind of ease, I know most anyone would love this pan- be it a single, seniors, someone in college, or even in the military, overseas or where ever. The perfect "everyday" solution! A gift that will be used!Lastly, Mom ( late 70's) said she wanted to order one, too. I said - you have one , it's yours! ( she bought a few for her friends during the holiday season). It's THAT good.Really top-notch product, with best-in-class construction, and probably the most affordable pan with Whitford's "Eterna" coating.

Answer: weight and balance

I am picky about pans, and while hardly a "chef" , I know quality when I see it. <hl> A pan needs weight and balance , and (one hopes) a great design - you cant do better than the Earth Pan by Ozeri. <hl> Really. I have been a fan of USA based Whitford, and their coatings for decades, dating back to the seemingly indestructible "Excalibur" coating from the 1990's. I even inquired to Whitford, asking what is their current top-of-the-line coating-- guess what? It is "Eterna". If you are out and about to cooking stores, department stores, or even on-line -- "Eterna" is top-tier, frequently with eye-popping prices!The Ozeri version is probably nicer than some of the pansI say at more than double the price. The balance, the feel and form is outstanding. (Of course, the packaging is high-end, too - making it the PERFECT gift).I recently bought my senior parents an induction set up, and knew that if there is anyone MORE PARTICULAR about practical use/great quality pan's it is Mom. And Dad like his omelets!Over the Thanksgiving holiday we gave the pan some big time tests:Worked perfectly on induction!Made the best stuffing/dressing ever!Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwiches- A breeze!Dad's special "loaded" omelet - (and I quote ) "This is the best pan I have ever used"!A stir-fry that we added to a salad- perfection, nothing sticks, and everything cooks perfectly!If the Ozeri Earth Pan can pass the "senior-stress-test" with this kind of ease, I know most anyone would love this pan- be it a single, seniors, someone in college, or even in the military, overseas or where ever. The perfect "everyday" solution! A gift that will be used!Lastly, Mom ( late 70's) said she wanted to order one, too. I said - you have one , it's yours! ( she bought a few for her friends during the holiday season). It's THAT good. Really top-notch product, with best-in-class construction, and probably the most affordable pan with Whitford's "Eterna" coating.

I am picky about pans, and while hardly a "chef" , I know quality when I see it. A pan needs <hl> weight and balance <hl>, and (one hopes) a great design - you cant do better than the Earth Pan by Ozeri. Really.I have been a fan of USA based Whitford, and their coatings for decades, dating back to the seemingly indestructible "Excalibur" coating from the 1990's.I even inquired to Whitford, asking what is their current top-of-the-line coating-- guess what? It is "Eterna". If you are out and about to cooking stores, department stores, or even on-line -- "Eterna" is top-tier, frequently with eye-popping prices!The Ozeri version is probably nicer than some of the pansI say at more than double the price. The balance, the feel and form is outstanding. (Of course, the packaging is high-end, too - making it the PERFECT gift).I recently bought my senior parents an induction set up, and knew that if there is anyone MORE PARTICULAR about practical use/great quality pan's it is Mom. And Dad like his omelets!Over the Thanksgiving holiday we gave the pan some big time tests:Worked perfectly on induction!Made the best stuffing/dressing ever!Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwiches- A breeze!Dad's special "loaded" omelet - (and I quote ) "This is the best pan I have ever used"!A stir-fry that we added to a salad- perfection, nothing sticks, and everything cooks perfectly!If the Ozeri Earth Pan can pass the "senior-stress-test" with this kind of ease, I know most anyone would love this pan- be it a single, seniors, someone in college, or even in the military, overseas or where ever. The perfect "everyday" solution! A gift that will be used!Lastly, Mom ( late 70's) said she wanted to order one, too. I said - you have one , it's yours! ( she bought a few for her friends during the holiday season). It's THAT good.Really top-notch product, with best-in-class construction, and probably the most affordable pan with Whitford's "Eterna" coating.

A pan needs <hl> weight and balance <hl> , and (one hopes) a great design - you cant do better than the Earth Pan by Ozeri.


Question: Which temperature teas are preferrable?

I don’t think I am using this exactly for what it was intended for, but it works great, sooo … basically, while I’m not a big “fruit and water” guy I do love cold tea, especially during the summertime. Cold green tea. Cold barley tea. Cold oolong tea. Yum! Making them isn’t much of a challenge. You just pour hot water over the tea bags, then let it chill down in the fridge.I never thought of getting a dedicated pitcher for my cold tea, but then this pitcher came along. It works great! I just put the tea bags in the central pillar, then fill it up with water as usual. I thought this pitcher was going to be too big for my fridge, but it slides right onto the door shelf at the bottom, while still holding considerable volume.No idea how well it works for making fruit-infused water, but it works great for cold tea! And I am tempted to try the sangria idea. That sounds great!

Answer: Cold

Cold green tea.

I don’t think I am using this exactly for what it was intended for, but it works great, sooo … basically, while I’m not a big “fruit and water” guy I do love cold tea, especially during the summertime. <hl> Cold green tea. <hl> Cold barley tea. Cold oolong tea. Yum! Making them isn’t much of a challenge. You just pour hot water over the tea bags, then let it chill down in the fridge. I never thought of getting a dedicated pitcher for my cold tea, but then this pitcher came along. It works great! I just put the tea bags in the central pillar, then fill it up with water as usual. I thought this pitcher was going to be too big for my fridge, but it slides right onto the door shelf at the bottom, while still holding considerable volume. No idea how well it works for making fruit-infused water, but it works great for cold tea! And I am tempted to try the sangria idea. That sounds great!

I don’t think I am using this exactly for what it was intended for, but it works great, sooo … basically, while I’m not a big “fruit and water” guy I do love cold tea, especially during the summertime. <hl> Cold <hl> green tea. Cold barley tea. Cold oolong tea. Yum! Making them isn’t much of a challenge. You just pour hot water over the tea bags, then let it chill down in the fridge.I never thought of getting a dedicated pitcher for my cold tea, but then this pitcher came along. It works great! I just put the tea bags in the central pillar, then fill it up with water as usual. I thought this pitcher was going to be too big for my fridge, but it slides right onto the door shelf at the bottom, while still holding considerable volume.No idea how well it works for making fruit-infused water, but it works great for cold tea! And I am tempted to try the sangria idea. That sounds great!


Question: Who was responsible for causing one of the bowls to be damaged?

I've had these dishes for the past 15 years. The flower design eventually wore off the inside of the cereal bowls. Everything else is still in excellent condition, unchipped and undamaged. This is a set of dishes used daily for the past 15 years. The cat knocked one cereal bowl off the counter about twenty minutes after I opened the box of dinnerware, and broke it in a million little pieces all over the floor. That's the only piece lost, and the reason why we only have three cereal bowls instead of four. These plates (and the bowls) work just fine in the microwave oven with no problems at all.

Answer: cat

I've had these dishes for the past 15 years. The flower design eventually wore off the inside of the cereal bowls. Everything else is still in excellent condition, unchipped and undamaged. This is a set of dishes used daily for the past 15 years. <hl> The cat knocked one cereal bowl off the counter about twenty minutes after I opened the box of dinnerware, and broke it in a million little pieces all over the floor. <hl> That's the only piece lost, and the reason why we only have three cereal bowls instead of four. These plates (and the bowls) work just fine in the microwave oven with no problems at all.

I've had these dishes for the past 15 years. The flower design eventually wore off the inside of the cereal bowls. Everything else is still in excellent condition, unchipped and undamaged. This is a set of dishes used daily for the past 15 years. The <hl> cat <hl> knocked one cereal bowl off the counter about twenty minutes after I opened the box of dinnerware, and broke it in a million little pieces all over the floor. That's the only piece lost, and the reason why we only have three cereal bowls instead of four. These plates (and the bowls) work just fine in the microwave oven with no problems at all.


Question: Is the vacuum suitable for pets?

Easy to put together, a little awkward to use at first but I like how it can get to odd spots. The suction is really good. I waited to sweep until i got it in the mail, and i have a boxer and long haired cat. I like how it doesn't have bristles that can get all clogged up with hair. Easy to dump out the dirt. Not too loud, just normal for a vacuum. After i finished using it, i took a swiffer pad and went over the entire area again and was surprised at how little the vacuum left behind. And that was probably from the few spot i couldn't read with it.

Answer: boxer and long haired cat

Easy to put together, a little awkward to use at first but I like how it can get to odd spots. The suction is really good. <hl> I waited to sweep until i got it in the mail, and i have a boxer and long haired cat . <hl> I like how it doesn't have bristles that can get all clogged up with hair. Easy to dump out the dirt. Not too loud, just normal for a vacuum. After i finished using it, i took a swiffer pad and went over the entire area again and was surprised at how little the vacuum left behind. And that was probably from the few spot i couldn't read with it.

Easy to put together, a little awkward to use at first but I like how it can get to odd spots. The suction is really good. I waited to sweep until i got it in the mail, and i have a <hl> boxer and long haired cat <hl>. I like how it doesn't have bristles that can get all clogged up with hair. Easy to dump out the dirt. Not too loud, just normal for a vacuum. After i finished using it, i took a swiffer pad and went over the entire area again and was surprised at how little the vacuum left behind. And that was probably from the few spot i couldn't read with it.

I waited to sweep until i got it in the mail, and i have a <hl> boxer and long haired cat <hl> .


Question: Does the product work?

I bought these after coming across an article that suggested that kids who cough a lot at night without showing other signs of being sick might be allergic to dust mites in their bed. So, after many a sleepless cough-filled night, I decided to buy this mattress protector along with a pillowcover for our daughter's bed.Whether it was a fluke or not, it seemed to work! She doesn't cough anymore at night unless she's sick! It's made such a difference in our quality of sleep! :) This also fits well and protects her mattress in case she spills her water cup.I highly recommend this product!

Answer: it seemed to work

I bought these after coming across an article that suggested that kids who cough a lot at night without showing other signs of being sick might be allergic to dust mites in their bed. So, after many a sleepless cough-filled night, I decided to buy this mattress protector along with a pillowcover for our daughter's bed. <hl> Whether it was a fluke or not, it seemed to work ! <hl> She doesn't cough anymore at night unless she's sick! It's made such a difference in our quality of sleep! :) This also fits well and protects her mattress in case she spills her water cup. I highly recommend this product!

I bought these after coming across an article that suggested that kids who cough a lot at night without showing other signs of being sick might be allergic to dust mites in their bed. So, after many a sleepless cough-filled night, I decided to buy this mattress protector along with a pillowcover for our daughter's bed.Whether it was a fluke or not, <hl> it seemed to work <hl>! She doesn't cough anymore at night unless she's sick! It's made such a difference in our quality of sleep! :) This also fits well and protects her mattress in case she spills her water cup.I highly recommend this product!

Whether it was a fluke or not, <hl> it seemed to work <hl> !


Question: What must you do every time you want to brew since there is no default setting?

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

Answer: you must pick size, etc. every time

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

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

Also, you can't have a default setting for brewing with one touch, <hl> you must pick size, etc. every time <hl> .


Question: What is the name of the vacuum bags?

First let me tell you I don't know anything about vacumn bags. A few years ago the lady who comes in once a week to clean my house told me I needed a new vacumn cleaner. So I told her pick it out and I would buy it. She also had the salesman lay out a few packages of bags for it. She likes the vacumn and recently told me she needed some more bags but be sure to get the real Hoover Pleated HEPAY bags whatever they are. That they were the very best.So when she opened the box of bags from Amazon she was happy with them. I was happy it was what she wanted and a happy housekeeper and a clean house gets these bags a 5 star rating from me.Charles

Answer: Hoover Pleated HEPAY

First let me tell you I don't know anything about vacumn bags. A few years ago the lady who comes in once a week to clean my house told me I needed a new vacumn cleaner. So I told her pick it out and I would buy it. She also had the salesman lay out a few packages of bags for it. <hl> She likes the vacumn and recently told me she needed some more bags but be sure to get the real Hoover Pleated HEPAY bags whatever they are. <hl> That they were the very best. So when she opened the box of bags from Amazon she was happy with them. I was happy it was what she wanted and a happy housekeeper and a clean house gets these bags a 5 star rating from me. Charles

First let me tell you I don't know anything about vacumn bags. A few years ago the lady who comes in once a week to clean my house told me I needed a new vacumn cleaner. So I told her pick it out and I would buy it. She also had the salesman lay out a few packages of bags for it. She likes the vacumn and recently told me she needed some more bags but be sure to get the real <hl> Hoover Pleated HEPAY <hl> bags whatever they are. That they were the very best.So when she opened the box of bags from Amazon she was happy with them. I was happy it was what she wanted and a happy housekeeper and a clean house gets these bags a 5 star rating from me.Charles


Question: For how long did the old drying rack hold up?

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: 20 years

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. <hl> My old wooden drying rack gave up the ghost after 20 years of service. <hl> 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 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 <hl> 20 years <hl> 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: why does the reviewer use white noise to block out other noise at home for?

I had a tower fan for over 8 years and it suddenly died and they didn't make it anymore. So I searched and found the Lasko 2551, decided to give it a try. It comes just needing to be attached to the base, which is easy. It's nice and tall, so half the air isn't blown into the floor. I use this fan constantly when I am at home, especially for white noise to block out other noise in the home and for sleeping soundly. For me, the fan is almost too quiet. It's sturdy, doesn't tip over easily, and has a nice cord length.

Answer: for sleeping soundly

I had a tower fan for over 8 years and it suddenly died and they didn't make it anymore. So I searched and found the Lasko 2551, decided to give it a try. It comes just needing to be attached to the base, which is easy. It's nice and tall, so half the air isn't blown into the floor. <hl> I use this fan constantly when I am at home, especially for white noise to block out other noise in the home and for sleeping soundly . <hl> For me, the fan is almost too quiet. It's sturdy, doesn't tip over easily, and has a nice cord length.

I had a tower fan for over 8 years and it suddenly died and they didn't make it anymore. So I searched and found the Lasko 2551, decided to give it a try. It comes just needing to be attached to the base, which is easy. It's nice and tall, so half the air isn't blown into the floor. I use this fan constantly when I am at home, especially for white noise to block out other noise in the home and <hl> for sleeping soundly <hl>. For me, the fan is almost too quiet. It's sturdy, doesn't tip over easily, and has a nice cord length.

I use this fan constantly when I am at home, especially for white noise to block out other noise in the home and <hl> for sleeping soundly <hl> .