Question: Who can use this beer kit?

This is a fanatic kit that offers everything you need to make beer besides the ingredients and the bottle caps.The lit offers high quality equipment for a starter kit or a beer veteran looking for an upgrade. You could easily brew two beers at once, 1 in the carboy and the other in the plastic bucket. The siphon in invaluable in the bottling of the beer and drastically reduces the sediment during bottling.Other tips for people just starting out:- I do not like the cleaner agent that comes with the kit. I think 1 cup Clorox per gallon water and then rinsing in tap water works better and does not leave an odd taste.- If you live in a warm climate and use the carboy, you should google how to make an airlock run off before brewing (this is something that happens with carboys and has nothing to do with the kit)

Answer: starter kit or a beer veteran

This is a fanatic kit that offers everything you need to make beer besides the ingredients and the bottle caps. <hl> The lit offers high quality equipment for a starter kit or a beer veteran looking for an upgrade. <hl> You could easily brew two beers at once, 1 in the carboy and the other in the plastic bucket. The siphon in invaluable in the bottling of the beer and drastically reduces the sediment during bottling. Other tips for people just starting out:- I do not like the cleaner agent that comes with the kit. I think 1 cup Clorox per gallon water and then rinsing in tap water works better and does not leave an odd taste.- If you live in a warm climate and use the carboy, you should google how to make an airlock run off before brewing (this is something that happens with carboys and has nothing to do with the kit)

This is a fanatic kit that offers everything you need to make beer besides the ingredients and the bottle caps.The lit offers high quality equipment for a <hl> starter kit or a beer veteran <hl> looking for an upgrade. You could easily brew two beers at once, 1 in the carboy and the other in the plastic bucket. The siphon in invaluable in the bottling of the beer and drastically reduces the sediment during bottling.Other tips for people just starting out:- I do not like the cleaner agent that comes with the kit. I think 1 cup Clorox per gallon water and then rinsing in tap water works better and does not leave an odd taste.- If you live in a warm climate and use the carboy, you should google how to make an airlock run off before brewing (this is something that happens with carboys and has nothing to do with the kit)


Question: how much did the writer pay for the product?

I purchased this ice cream maker in 2007 (winter) for $39.99 but did not use it until summer of 2008. This is my second krups. The first one, La Glaciere #358, was purchased in 2000 or so. There were problems with the older model after 5 years of use (and it is still going with problem noted). The bowl left in the freezer became warped and the top would not stay on completely when the ice cream was being made. That being said, it is still better than the most recent one. This one is definitely not worth $130.00. I made ice cream in both of them during Thanksgiving, side by side, and the older one, more heavy duty appear to "churn" to a better consistency. This newer one feels cheaper and the motor doesn't seem to be as powerful. I would not buy the GVS142 again.

Answer: $39.99

<hl> I purchased this ice cream maker in 2007 (winter) for $39.99 but did not use it until summer of 2008. <hl> This is my second krups. The first one, La Glaciere #358, was purchased in 2000 or so. There were problems with the older model after 5 years of use (and it is still going with problem noted). The bowl left in the freezer became warped and the top would not stay on completely when the ice cream was being made. That being said, it is still better than the most recent one. This one is definitely not worth $130.00. I made ice cream in both of them during Thanksgiving, side by side, and the older one, more heavy duty appear to "churn" to a better consistency. This newer one feels cheaper and the motor doesn't seem to be as powerful. I would not buy the GVS142 again.

I purchased this ice cream maker in 2007 (winter) for <hl> $39.99 <hl> but did not use it until summer of 2008. This is my second krups. The first one, La Glaciere #358, was purchased in 2000 or so. There were problems with the older model after 5 years of use (and it is still going with problem noted). The bowl left in the freezer became warped and the top would not stay on completely when the ice cream was being made. That being said, it is still better than the most recent one. This one is definitely not worth $130.00. I made ice cream in both of them during Thanksgiving, side by side, and the older one, more heavy duty appear to "churn" to a better consistency. This newer one feels cheaper and the motor doesn't seem to be as powerful. I would not buy the GVS142 again.


Question: What does this person want to experiment with?

For time and convenience, I wanted to experiment with slow rise, no knead bread (See Mark Bittman's column at the New York Times). This and similar recipes call for preheating the pan and baking temps of 450-500 degrees, which is hotter than most pans are warrantied for (including enameled cast iron). It's a heavier gauge stainless steel than I'm used to seeing, solid and substantial in feel, but much lighter than cast iron (a real plus for me). And equally good, it is built for temperatures up to 500 degrees.This pan worked perfectly for the bread, which popped out as easily as if it had a no-stick coating (which it doesn't!). And because of its height, it creates a taller rather than a flatter loaf, which I like as well. I'm online now to buy another one so I can bake double batches. This is proving to be a wonderful investment!

Answer: slow rise, no knead bread

<hl> For time and convenience, I wanted to experiment with slow rise, no knead bread (See Mark Bittman's column at the New York Times). <hl> This and similar recipes call for preheating the pan and baking temps of 450-500 degrees, which is hotter than most pans are warrantied for (including enameled cast iron). It's a heavier gauge stainless steel than I'm used to seeing, solid and substantial in feel, but much lighter than cast iron (a real plus for me). And equally good, it is built for temperatures up to 500 degrees. This pan worked perfectly for the bread, which popped out as easily as if it had a no-stick coating (which it doesn't!). And because of its height, it creates a taller rather than a flatter loaf, which I like as well. I'm online now to buy another one so I can bake double batches. This is proving to be a wonderful investment!

For time and convenience, I wanted to experiment with <hl> slow rise, no knead bread <hl> (See Mark Bittman's column at the New York Times). This and similar recipes call for preheating the pan and baking temps of 450-500 degrees, which is hotter than most pans are warrantied for (including enameled cast iron). It's a heavier gauge stainless steel than I'm used to seeing, solid and substantial in feel, but much lighter than cast iron (a real plus for me). And equally good, it is built for temperatures up to 500 degrees.This pan worked perfectly for the bread, which popped out as easily as if it had a no-stick coating (which it doesn't!). And because of its height, it creates a taller rather than a flatter loaf, which I like as well. I'm online now to buy another one so I can bake double batches. This is proving to be a wonderful investment!


Question: Which pan is heavier?

I wondered why the price was so low on these pans, as Anolon Advanced is ususally twice the price. I was replacing a 6 year old Anolon Advanced pan just like the 10" skillet in the package. My older pan weighs twice what the new one does, and I was replacing it because the non-stick coating was worn.This pan, although lighter weight, cooks well. It is still heavy enough to produce even heat with no burning. I expect that it won't last 6 years, being lighter than it's older version, but I am happy with the price and the quality.Essentially, you get two skillets for the price of one, and this is a good buy.

Answer: older pan

I wondered why the price was so low on these pans, as Anolon Advanced is ususally twice the price. I was replacing a 6 year old Anolon Advanced pan just like the 10" skillet in the package. <hl> My older pan weighs twice what the new one does, and I was replacing it because the non-stick coating was worn. <hl> This pan, although lighter weight, cooks well. It is still heavy enough to produce even heat with no burning. I expect that it won't last 6 years, being lighter than it's older version, but I am happy with the price and the quality. Essentially, you get two skillets for the price of one, and this is a good buy.

I wondered why the price was so low on these pans, as Anolon Advanced is ususally twice the price. I was replacing a 6 year old Anolon Advanced pan just like the 10" skillet in the package. My <hl> older pan <hl> weighs twice what the new one does, and I was replacing it because the non-stick coating was worn.This pan, although lighter weight, cooks well. It is still heavy enough to produce even heat with no burning. I expect that it won't last 6 years, being lighter than it's older version, but I am happy with the price and the quality.Essentially, you get two skillets for the price of one, and this is a good buy.


Question: What did they do with the item when done?

Wanted so much to use this for basic uses brown rice and beans. Tried first using for dinner guests, couldn't use the recipes that were in the printed manual, found one online that was described in video. The water that collected during cooking did not drip into the reservoir, but stayed in the rim of the pan. I had to watch the clock for cooking time since the digital readout did not work. Had to email Fagor for advice on how long to cook beans. The rep asked what kind of beans, and when I responded that I cook three types of beans, it took a week for her to give an answer. I returned the item since it is unreliable and the customer service was not the best.

Answer: returned the item

Wanted so much to use this for basic uses brown rice and beans. Tried first using for dinner guests, couldn't use the recipes that were in the printed manual, found one online that was described in video. The water that collected during cooking did not drip into the reservoir, but stayed in the rim of the pan. I had to watch the clock for cooking time since the digital readout did not work. Had to email Fagor for advice on how long to cook beans. The rep asked what kind of beans, and when I responded that I cook three types of beans, it took a week for her to give an answer. <hl> I returned the item since it is unreliable and the customer service was not the best. <hl>

Wanted so much to use this for basic uses brown rice and beans. Tried first using for dinner guests, couldn't use the recipes that were in the printed manual, found one online that was described in video. The water that collected during cooking did not drip into the reservoir, but stayed in the rim of the pan. I had to watch the clock for cooking time since the digital readout did not work. Had to email Fagor for advice on how long to cook beans. The rep asked what kind of beans, and when I responded that I cook three types of beans, it took a week for her to give an answer. I <hl> returned the item <hl> since it is unreliable and the customer service was not the best.


Question: How much did they spend on the shark iron?

My husband loves high quality irons. He has used this brand in past and it lasted about 10 years. He asked me to purchase another but I went to local store and paid $40 for a shark. This was a big mistake and waste of money - the iron lasted less than a week and the plate seemed to magically get dirty. The self clean didn't help neither did extensive wiping. I was relieved to get this from amazon and the difference is unbelievable. The contour and glide of this iron is great. It feels good to hold and it catches corners around collars and buttons with ease. I see why my husband loves this iron.

Answer: 40

My husband loves high quality irons. He has used this brand in past and it lasted about 10 years. <hl> He asked me to purchase another but I went to local store and paid $ 40 for a shark. <hl> This was a big mistake and waste of money - the iron lasted less than a week and the plate seemed to magically get dirty. The self clean didn't help neither did extensive wiping. I was relieved to get this from amazon and the difference is unbelievable. The contour and glide of this iron is great. It feels good to hold and it catches corners around collars and buttons with ease. I see why my husband loves this iron.

My husband loves high quality irons. He has used this brand in past and it lasted about 10 years. He asked me to purchase another but I went to local store and paid $<hl> 40 <hl> for a shark. This was a big mistake and waste of money - the iron lasted less than a week and the plate seemed to magically get dirty. The self clean didn't help neither did extensive wiping. I was relieved to get this from amazon and the difference is unbelievable. The contour and glide of this iron is great. It feels good to hold and it catches corners around collars and buttons with ease. I see why my husband loves this iron.

He asked me to purchase another but I went to local store and paid $ <hl> 40 <hl> for a shark.


Question: What is it easier then?

I made sausage and cheese egg muffins in the OvenArt muffin pan to fully test the baking cups ability to cook evenly, be nonsticking, and come out clean. I have to say I LOVE this pan. The eggs cooked completely even, the cleanup was so easy, there was no sticking, and everything came out just perfect! I can't wait to experiment with cooking other foods in this pan, like my Cheeseburger Casserole Muffins or the Mini Corn-dog Muffins...yum! Some tips in using the OvenArt Silicone Muffin pan is to place the bakeware on a cookie sheet before filling the cups, for an easier transfer to the oven. You may lightly grease the muffin pan using oil, butter, or baking spray for the best nonstick experience. Once the pan is cool, you can pop up your baked goods with your fingers, just by pushing up from the bottom of the cups, for easy release. It's so much easier then a metal pan! I think the OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan is a great product to invest in, because you deserve a stress free baking experience, so you can fully enjoy the glory in baking!I received a complimentary OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own.

Answer: metal pan

It's so much easier then a metal pan !

I made sausage and cheese egg muffins in the OvenArt muffin pan to fully test the baking cups ability to cook evenly, be nonsticking, and come out clean. I have to say I LOVE this pan. The eggs cooked completely even, the cleanup was so easy, there was no sticking, and everything came out just perfect! I can't wait to experiment with cooking other foods in this pan, like my Cheeseburger Casserole Muffins or the Mini Corn-dog Muffins...yum! Some tips in using the OvenArt Silicone Muffin pan is to place the bakeware on a cookie sheet before filling the cups, for an easier transfer to the oven. You may lightly grease the muffin pan using oil, butter, or baking spray for the best nonstick experience. Once the pan is cool, you can pop up your baked goods with your fingers, just by pushing up from the bottom of the cups, for easy release. <hl> It's so much easier then a metal pan ! <hl> I think the OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan is a great product to invest in, because you deserve a stress free baking experience, so you can fully enjoy the glory in baking!I received a complimentary OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own.

I made sausage and cheese egg muffins in the OvenArt muffin pan to fully test the baking cups ability to cook evenly, be nonsticking, and come out clean. I have to say I LOVE this pan. The eggs cooked completely even, the cleanup was so easy, there was no sticking, and everything came out just perfect! I can't wait to experiment with cooking other foods in this pan, like my Cheeseburger Casserole Muffins or the Mini Corn-dog Muffins...yum! Some tips in using the OvenArt Silicone Muffin pan is to place the bakeware on a cookie sheet before filling the cups, for an easier transfer to the oven. You may lightly grease the muffin pan using oil, butter, or baking spray for the best nonstick experience. Once the pan is cool, you can pop up your baked goods with your fingers, just by pushing up from the bottom of the cups, for easy release. It's so much easier then a <hl> metal pan <hl>! I think the OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan is a great product to invest in, because you deserve a stress free baking experience, so you can fully enjoy the glory in baking!I received a complimentary OvenArt Silicone Muffin Pan in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own.

It's so much easier then a <hl> metal pan <hl> !


Question: How many marked increments for precise measurement are on each side?

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

Answer: three

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

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


Question: How does the customer describe their use of the glasses?

These glasses are just right if you want one glass for either white or red wine. Libbey glasses in general have usually held up to everyday usage so I chose them based on the brand.

Answer: have usually held up to everyday usage

These glasses are just right if you want one glass for either white or red wine. <hl> Libbey glasses in general have usually held up to everyday usage so I chose them based on the brand. <hl>

These glasses are just right if you want one glass for either white or red wine. Libbey glasses in general <hl> have usually held up to everyday usage <hl> so I chose them based on the brand.


Question: Why woudn't I use them as my main or guest washcloths?

Purchased these to use as cleaning cloths. When they get real dirty or stained, I'll throw them out. They're good for someone who uses a clean washcloth everyday. I would't use them a my main or guest wash cloths. They are soft.

Answer: They are soft

They are soft .

Purchased these to use as cleaning cloths. When they get real dirty or stained, I'll throw them out. They're good for someone who uses a clean washcloth everyday. I would't use them a my main or guest wash cloths. <hl> They are soft . <hl>

Purchased these to use as cleaning cloths. When they get real dirty or stained, I'll throw them out. They're good for someone who uses a clean washcloth everyday. I would't use them a my main or guest wash cloths. <hl> They are soft <hl>.


Question: Why should someone prefer this french press?

I bought this to replace a previous Bodum french press that I shattered when tapping it entirely too hard against the garbage can to get some grounds out. I mention this not as a negative that it broke (because that's my fault) but that I bought another one from this company rather than a cheaper one, not that many are cheaper.I like this one because the mesh at the bottom forms such a good seal that very little of the grinds make their way past it. Some do and that's just the nature of a french press but I feel it does a great job.Other than that a french press is a french press. You get more flavor from your coffee than using a drip and a filter.

Answer: the mesh at the bottom forms such a good seal

I bought this to replace a previous Bodum french press that I shattered when tapping it entirely too hard against the garbage can to get some grounds out. I mention this not as a negative that it broke (because that's my fault) but that I bought another one from this company rather than a cheaper one, not that many are cheaper. <hl> I like this one because the mesh at the bottom forms such a good seal that very little of the grinds make their way past it. <hl> Some do and that's just the nature of a french press but I feel it does a great job. Other than that a french press is a french press. You get more flavor from your coffee than using a drip and a filter.

I bought this to replace a previous Bodum french press that I shattered when tapping it entirely too hard against the garbage can to get some grounds out. I mention this not as a negative that it broke (because that's my fault) but that I bought another one from this company rather than a cheaper one, not that many are cheaper.I like this one because <hl> the mesh at the bottom forms such a good seal <hl> that very little of the grinds make their way past it. Some do and that's just the nature of a french press but I feel it does a great job.Other than that a french press is a french press. You get more flavor from your coffee than using a drip and a filter.


Question: What did this person buy?

This slotted spoon, like the rest of the products from the OXO Good Grips line, is a great value of superior quality, unsurpassed durability, and flawless performance. Its ergonomic design, hefty body, and big, pressure-absorbing, non-slip grip, complete with flexible fins to accommodate your fingers, are the reasons why you'll prefer this product over the more traditional models, as they will allow you comfortable, daily, wet or dry use while keeping you away from any stress-related injuries.Its elegant, stylized shape makes it perfect to use either in the kitchen or at the dinner table, and it also comes with an oversized hole at the tip of the handle for easy hanging, and a strong, stout neck guaranteed to be unbendable.Overall, this spoon is perfect to strain vegetables, fruits, shrimp and other foods, and its easy to clean, simple construction and dishwasher-safe, hard-wearing materials make it an addition that will prove a dependable part of your cooking equipment for years. Furthermore, its stainless-steel metal parts will permanently keep your rust worries away.After submitting this product to over two years of normal, everyday use, mine is still just like new.--Reviewed by M. E. Volmar

Answer: slotted spoon

<hl> This slotted spoon , like the rest of the products from the OXO Good Grips line, is a great value of superior quality, unsurpassed durability, and flawless performance. <hl> Its ergonomic design, hefty body, and big, pressure-absorbing, non-slip grip, complete with flexible fins to accommodate your fingers, are the reasons why you'll prefer this product over the more traditional models, as they will allow you comfortable, daily, wet or dry use while keeping you away from any stress-related injuries. Its elegant, stylized shape makes it perfect to use either in the kitchen or at the dinner table, and it also comes with an oversized hole at the tip of the handle for easy hanging, and a strong, stout neck guaranteed to be unbendable. Overall, this spoon is perfect to strain vegetables, fruits, shrimp and other foods, and its easy to clean, simple construction and dishwasher-safe, hard-wearing materials make it an addition that will prove a dependable part of your cooking equipment for years. Furthermore, its stainless-steel metal parts will permanently keep your rust worries away. After submitting this product to over two years of normal, everyday use, mine is still just like new.--Reviewed by M. E. Volmar

This <hl> slotted spoon <hl>, like the rest of the products from the OXO Good Grips line, is a great value of superior quality, unsurpassed durability, and flawless performance. Its ergonomic design, hefty body, and big, pressure-absorbing, non-slip grip, complete with flexible fins to accommodate your fingers, are the reasons why you'll prefer this product over the more traditional models, as they will allow you comfortable, daily, wet or dry use while keeping you away from any stress-related injuries.Its elegant, stylized shape makes it perfect to use either in the kitchen or at the dinner table, and it also comes with an oversized hole at the tip of the handle for easy hanging, and a strong, stout neck guaranteed to be unbendable.Overall, this spoon is perfect to strain vegetables, fruits, shrimp and other foods, and its easy to clean, simple construction and dishwasher-safe, hard-wearing materials make it an addition that will prove a dependable part of your cooking equipment for years. Furthermore, its stainless-steel metal parts will permanently keep your rust worries away.After submitting this product to over two years of normal, everyday use, mine is still just like new.--Reviewed by M. E. Volmar

This <hl> slotted spoon <hl> , like the rest of the products from the OXO Good Grips line, is a great value of superior quality, unsurpassed durability, and flawless performance.


Question: what part of the day is the mug refilled?

Bubba Keg really is the greatest jug you can get for keeping drinks cold. I try to drink lots of water, and the Bubba Keg keeps my ice frozen for hours. I fill it up with ice and water in the morning, and then refill it at lunch. The ice hardly melts and everything stays nice and cold. Another great attribute of this mug is that it does not sweat, so your desk stays dry if you're using it at work. This mug is definitely recommended!

Answer: lunch

Bubba Keg really is the greatest jug you can get for keeping drinks cold. I try to drink lots of water, and the Bubba Keg keeps my ice frozen for hours. <hl> I fill it up with ice and water in the morning, and then refill it at lunch . <hl> The ice hardly melts and everything stays nice and cold. Another great attribute of this mug is that it does not sweat, so your desk stays dry if you're using it at work. This mug is definitely recommended!

Bubba Keg really is the greatest jug you can get for keeping drinks cold. I try to drink lots of water, and the Bubba Keg keeps my ice frozen for hours. I fill it up with ice and water in the morning, and then refill it at <hl> lunch <hl>. The ice hardly melts and everything stays nice and cold. Another great attribute of this mug is that it does not sweat, so your desk stays dry if you're using it at work. This mug is definitely recommended!

I fill it up with ice and water in the morning, and then refill it at <hl> lunch <hl> .


Question: Does the vacuum have a filter?

I bought this vacuum on the recommendation of a major consumer product review organization; while two vacuums had higher ratings, this one cost about half as much. For the most part, I am glad I did not spend the extra money.First and foremost, it has adequate power for the job and the rotary beaters are efficient. I had used an old Hoover for over 12 years and thought I was getting my carpet clean, I was deluded. The difference in the looks of the carpet was immediately apparent. The Eureka was far more effective. Secondly, it is clean. It uses a traditional replaceable bag to collect dust but has a HEPA filter over the exhaust port to collect fine particulate. There was no fine dust in the air or dust smell. The accessories mount on the body of the vacuum, but while convenient they are not completely secured. The brush falls off occasionally. It is very easy to shift from floor cleaning to the hose attachments; you simply turn the handle of a valve on the upper body of the vacuum. The extensions are long enough to reach an 11 ft ceiling. Shifting to different carpet pile heights is also easy and convenient.The consumer organization gave two reasons for not giving this vacuum a top rating. First they said it was not the as easy to maneuver as it might be. This is true; other vacuums are easier to shove about and this one is not power assisted. They also dinged it for being noisier than the two more expensive vacuums. While this is probably true, after the ol' Hoover I was delighted at how quite it was. Also making it quieter would affect the price. The plastic of the body could be a bit more rugged but again this would increase the price. My home is small; if you really spend a lot of time behind a vacuum, you probably want to spend a bit more. This lack of rugged construction probably explains the huge variability in the product reviews. Caveat emptor - the instructions advise calling Eureka customer service and NOT taking the machine back to the place where you purchased it if it is defective. This could be a problem. And - some assembly required.All-in-all, good vacuum, value for money.

Answer: a HEPA filter over the exhaust port to collect fine particulate

I bought this vacuum on the recommendation of a major consumer product review organization; while two vacuums had higher ratings, this one cost about half as much. For the most part, I am glad I did not spend the extra money. First and foremost, it has adequate power for the job and the rotary beaters are efficient. I had used an old Hoover for over 12 years and thought I was getting my carpet clean, I was deluded. The difference in the looks of the carpet was immediately apparent. The Eureka was far more effective. Secondly, it is clean. <hl> It uses a traditional replaceable bag to collect dust but has a HEPA filter over the exhaust port to collect fine particulate . <hl> There was no fine dust in the air or dust smell. The accessories mount on the body of the vacuum, but while convenient they are not completely secured. The brush falls off occasionally. It is very easy to shift from floor cleaning to the hose attachments; you simply turn the handle of a valve on the upper body of the vacuum. The extensions are long enough to reach an 11 ft ceiling. Shifting to different carpet pile heights is also easy and convenient. The consumer organization gave two reasons for not giving this vacuum a top rating. First they said it was not the as easy to maneuver as it might be. This is true; other vacuums are easier to shove about and this one is not power assisted. They also dinged it for being noisier than the two more expensive vacuums. While this is probably true, after the ol' Hoover I was delighted at how quite it was. Also making it quieter would affect the price. The plastic of the body could be a bit more rugged but again this would increase the price. My home is small; if you really spend a lot of time behind a vacuum, you probably want to spend a bit more. This lack of rugged construction probably explains the huge variability in the product reviews. Caveat emptor - the instructions advise calling Eureka customer service and NOT taking the machine back to the place where you purchased it if it is defective. This could be a problem. And - some assembly required. All-in-all, good vacuum, value for money.

I bought this vacuum on the recommendation of a major consumer product review organization; while two vacuums had higher ratings, this one cost about half as much. For the most part, I am glad I did not spend the extra money.First and foremost, it has adequate power for the job and the rotary beaters are efficient. I had used an old Hoover for over 12 years and thought I was getting my carpet clean, I was deluded. The difference in the looks of the carpet was immediately apparent. The Eureka was far more effective. Secondly, it is clean. It uses a traditional replaceable bag to collect dust but has <hl> a HEPA filter over the exhaust port to collect fine particulate <hl>. There was no fine dust in the air or dust smell. The accessories mount on the body of the vacuum, but while convenient they are not completely secured. The brush falls off occasionally. It is very easy to shift from floor cleaning to the hose attachments; you simply turn the handle of a valve on the upper body of the vacuum. The extensions are long enough to reach an 11 ft ceiling. Shifting to different carpet pile heights is also easy and convenient.The consumer organization gave two reasons for not giving this vacuum a top rating. First they said it was not the as easy to maneuver as it might be. This is true; other vacuums are easier to shove about and this one is not power assisted. They also dinged it for being noisier than the two more expensive vacuums. While this is probably true, after the ol' Hoover I was delighted at how quite it was. Also making it quieter would affect the price. The plastic of the body could be a bit more rugged but again this would increase the price. My home is small; if you really spend a lot of time behind a vacuum, you probably want to spend a bit more. This lack of rugged construction probably explains the huge variability in the product reviews. Caveat emptor - the instructions advise calling Eureka customer service and NOT taking the machine back to the place where you purchased it if it is defective. This could be a problem. And - some assembly required.All-in-all, good vacuum, value for money.

It uses a traditional replaceable bag to collect dust but has <hl> a HEPA filter over the exhaust port to collect fine particulate <hl> .


Question: How does the writer wash the filter?

It is very easy to use and clean. However, it does not fit very well into my Frieling Clio. The filter is too wide, so it sits too high in the Clio, and it wobbles around in there. That allows the water to flow through too quickly, within seconds. As a result, I have to use a great deal more coffee in order to get the cup I want, and it still is not the extraction I want. It fit a little better after I removed the handle, but it still is fairly loose in there. I may have to look into other filters or a french press.A good deal of "sludge" will get through, as well. I don't mind that. I really don't. In fact, I somewhat like it. However, if you do not want it, then you probably ought to look into cloth filters. I do tend to go with a fairly fine grind, so that exacerbates the sludge.The ad claims that the filter is "dishwasher safe." While the filter is fairly sturdy, I question whether it will survive through many times in the dishwasher, but that is purely my speculation. Still, I prefer to wash it by hand, which takes only a few seconds.In the end, this filter is worth a good try. If you like it, you can't beat the price for the quality you get. If you don't like it, you ain't out but a few bucks (so long as they continue to offer this under $5).

Answer: by hand

It is very easy to use and clean. However, it does not fit very well into my Frieling Clio. The filter is too wide, so it sits too high in the Clio, and it wobbles around in there. That allows the water to flow through too quickly, within seconds. As a result, I have to use a great deal more coffee in order to get the cup I want, and it still is not the extraction I want. It fit a little better after I removed the handle, but it still is fairly loose in there. I may have to look into other filters or a french press. A good deal of "sludge" will get through, as well. I don't mind that. I really don't. In fact, I somewhat like it. However, if you do not want it, then you probably ought to look into cloth filters. I do tend to go with a fairly fine grind, so that exacerbates the sludge. The ad claims that the filter is "dishwasher safe." While the filter is fairly sturdy, I question whether it will survive through many times in the dishwasher, but that is purely my speculation. <hl> Still, I prefer to wash it by hand , which takes only a few seconds. <hl> In the end, this filter is worth a good try. If you like it, you can't beat the price for the quality you get. If you don't like it, you ain't out but a few bucks (so long as they continue to offer this under $5).

It is very easy to use and clean. However, it does not fit very well into my Frieling Clio. The filter is too wide, so it sits too high in the Clio, and it wobbles around in there. That allows the water to flow through too quickly, within seconds. As a result, I have to use a great deal more coffee in order to get the cup I want, and it still is not the extraction I want. It fit a little better after I removed the handle, but it still is fairly loose in there. I may have to look into other filters or a french press.A good deal of "sludge" will get through, as well. I don't mind that. I really don't. In fact, I somewhat like it. However, if you do not want it, then you probably ought to look into cloth filters. I do tend to go with a fairly fine grind, so that exacerbates the sludge.The ad claims that the filter is "dishwasher safe." While the filter is fairly sturdy, I question whether it will survive through many times in the dishwasher, but that is purely my speculation. Still, I prefer to wash it <hl> by hand <hl>, which takes only a few seconds.In the end, this filter is worth a good try. If you like it, you can't beat the price for the quality you get. If you don't like it, you ain't out but a few bucks (so long as they continue to offer this under $5).

Still, I prefer to wash it <hl> by hand <hl> , which takes only a few seconds.


Question: What kind of sandwiches did the author make?

When I took this knife out of the box I must confess that I had doubts about my judgment in having ordered such an awesome slab of steel. And, as I added it to my knife rack, I couldn't help wondering if I would ever actually find a use for it.Now, some months later, I am happy to report my trepidations were wholly unfounded. In fact, I find I use this knife just as often as my other primary "go to knives" - an 8" chef's knife, a boning knife, a paring knife, and a Chinese cleaver. All but one of these is a Forschner/Victorinox, a brand whose price performance ratio is hard to beat.I cure and smoke my own bacon, and this knife lets me produce slices just as thin as I like, nice and even, and with very little effort. But that isn't the only thing I use it for - this evening I quickly reduced a slow-cooked (8 hours) eye of round into wonderful thin slices for making roast beef sandwiches. And if I ever get around to cooking myself one of those big steamship rounds, well, I'm all ready for the slicing ! This knife is great for hams and turkey breasts as well.My only complaint (and it isn't much of a complaint) was that it could have been just a little sharper when I got it, but since regular sharpening and steeling are just part of the routine of using a knife like this, it wasn't a big deal. Just know that you may not be getting the optimum performance out of this knife if you haven't sharpened it since it arrived.If you serve much meat, I wholeheartedly recommend you consider this knife. Nothing beats it for the ability to produce beautiful slices with a minimum of effort and skill.

Answer: roast beef

When I took this knife out of the box I must confess that I had doubts about my judgment in having ordered such an awesome slab of steel. And, as I added it to my knife rack, I couldn't help wondering if I would ever actually find a use for it. Now, some months later, I am happy to report my trepidations were wholly unfounded. In fact, I find I use this knife just as often as my other primary "go to knives" - an 8" chef's knife, a boning knife, a paring knife, and a Chinese cleaver. All but one of these is a Forschner/Victorinox, a brand whose price performance ratio is hard to beat. I cure and smoke my own bacon, and this knife lets me produce slices just as thin as I like, nice and even, and with very little effort. <hl> But that isn't the only thing I use it for - this evening I quickly reduced a slow-cooked (8 hours) eye of round into wonderful thin slices for making roast beef sandwiches. <hl> And if I ever get around to cooking myself one of those big steamship rounds, well, I'm all ready for the slicing ! This knife is great for hams and turkey breasts as well. My only complaint (and it isn't much of a complaint) was that it could have been just a little sharper when I got it, but since regular sharpening and steeling are just part of the routine of using a knife like this, it wasn't a big deal. Just know that you may not be getting the optimum performance out of this knife if you haven't sharpened it since it arrived. If you serve much meat, I wholeheartedly recommend you consider this knife. Nothing beats it for the ability to produce beautiful slices with a minimum of effort and skill.

When I took this knife out of the box I must confess that I had doubts about my judgment in having ordered such an awesome slab of steel. And, as I added it to my knife rack, I couldn't help wondering if I would ever actually find a use for it.Now, some months later, I am happy to report my trepidations were wholly unfounded. In fact, I find I use this knife just as often as my other primary "go to knives" - an 8" chef's knife, a boning knife, a paring knife, and a Chinese cleaver. All but one of these is a Forschner/Victorinox, a brand whose price performance ratio is hard to beat.I cure and smoke my own bacon, and this knife lets me produce slices just as thin as I like, nice and even, and with very little effort. But that isn't the only thing I use it for - this evening I quickly reduced a slow-cooked (8 hours) eye of round into wonderful thin slices for making <hl> roast beef <hl> sandwiches. And if I ever get around to cooking myself one of those big steamship rounds, well, I'm all ready for the slicing ! This knife is great for hams and turkey breasts as well.My only complaint (and it isn't much of a complaint) was that it could have been just a little sharper when I got it, but since regular sharpening and steeling are just part of the routine of using a knife like this, it wasn't a big deal. Just know that you may not be getting the optimum performance out of this knife if you haven't sharpened it since it arrived.If you serve much meat, I wholeheartedly recommend you consider this knife. Nothing beats it for the ability to produce beautiful slices with a minimum of effort and skill.


Question: Why did they buy ice cube trays?

I bought these ice cube trays for making baby food. It's excellent for that purpose. Each cube is 1 oz, so it's easy to know how much food my baby is consuming. In addition, the cubes fit nice inside a standard size baby food jar, meaning I can defrost the food in a few existing baby food jars I own.In general, the shape of the cubes is pleasing. As others have mentioned, it's harder to get the cubes out of the try. I end up removing them one or two at a time. We have an icemaker. If I was constantly using ice on a daily basis, I think I'd find this very irritating and buy a plastic rather than rubber ice cube tray. However, if you want to be able to remove one or two cubes without making an icy mess, this style has its benefits.

Answer: for making baby food

<hl> I bought these ice cube trays for making baby food . <hl> It's excellent for that purpose. Each cube is 1 oz, so it's easy to know how much food my baby is consuming. In addition, the cubes fit nice inside a standard size baby food jar, meaning I can defrost the food in a few existing baby food jars I own. In general, the shape of the cubes is pleasing. As others have mentioned, it's harder to get the cubes out of the try. I end up removing them one or two at a time. We have an icemaker. If I was constantly using ice on a daily basis, I think I'd find this very irritating and buy a plastic rather than rubber ice cube tray. However, if you want to be able to remove one or two cubes without making an icy mess, this style has its benefits.

I bought these ice cube trays <hl> for making baby food <hl>. It's excellent for that purpose. Each cube is 1 oz, so it's easy to know how much food my baby is consuming. In addition, the cubes fit nice inside a standard size baby food jar, meaning I can defrost the food in a few existing baby food jars I own.In general, the shape of the cubes is pleasing. As others have mentioned, it's harder to get the cubes out of the try. I end up removing them one or two at a time. We have an icemaker. If I was constantly using ice on a daily basis, I think I'd find this very irritating and buy a plastic rather than rubber ice cube tray. However, if you want to be able to remove one or two cubes without making an icy mess, this style has its benefits.

I bought these ice cube trays <hl> for making baby food <hl> .


Question: Which tools can be used to get same results than using the product of the review?

Pics on the chive made this out to be far cooler then what it really is. Honestly with a skillet and a toaster you can achieve similar if not superior results to this in the same amount of time. Made three sandwiches with it, one turned out fine, but the other two were just a mess. With practice I could see this working, but this is all that it is really good for and it doesn't do that job great. If I could send it back I would. As is its likely a donate to Goodwill item, or something that I just throw in a cabinet and forget about for a year or two till I see it online again and hopefully remember I already have one and hated it.

Answer: a skillet and a toaster

Pics on the chive made this out to be far cooler then what it really is. <hl> Honestly with a skillet and a toaster you can achieve similar if not superior results to this in the same amount of time. <hl> Made three sandwiches with it, one turned out fine, but the other two were just a mess. With practice I could see this working, but this is all that it is really good for and it doesn't do that job great. If I could send it back I would. As is its likely a donate to Goodwill item, or something that I just throw in a cabinet and forget about for a year or two till I see it online again and hopefully remember I already have one and hated it.

Pics on the chive made this out to be far cooler then what it really is. Honestly with <hl> a skillet and a toaster <hl> you can achieve similar if not superior results to this in the same amount of time. Made three sandwiches with it, one turned out fine, but the other two were just a mess. With practice I could see this working, but this is all that it is really good for and it doesn't do that job great. If I could send it back I would. As is its likely a donate to Goodwill item, or something that I just throw in a cabinet and forget about for a year or two till I see it online again and hopefully remember I already have one and hated it.


Question: How long does it steam in?

As far as steamers go, this must be one of the best. Long cord, easy to fill with water, steam in 30-seconds, two levels of steam, even distribution of steam, light weight, no hand pumping, swivel head for tight spots, pad attaches easily. If the one I have were to break, I would probably get another SI-60 just like the one I have now.All that being said; I mop twice after first sweeping and vacuuming the floor. First mop is with a sponge mop that has a squeeze type ringer and a bristle scrub brush on the flip side; I do use a floor cleaning product in the hot water. Then I go over the floor with the steam mop. When I get done the floor looks good and I think its clean. I was not satisfied using the steam mop alone.

Answer: 30-seconds

As far as steamers go, this must be one of the best. <hl> Long cord, easy to fill with water, steam in 30-seconds , two levels of steam, even distribution of steam, light weight, no hand pumping, swivel head for tight spots, pad attaches easily. <hl> If the one I have were to break, I would probably get another SI-60 just like the one I have now. All that being said; I mop twice after first sweeping and vacuuming the floor. First mop is with a sponge mop that has a squeeze type ringer and a bristle scrub brush on the flip side; I do use a floor cleaning product in the hot water. Then I go over the floor with the steam mop. When I get done the floor looks good and I think its clean. I was not satisfied using the steam mop alone.

As far as steamers go, this must be one of the best. Long cord, easy to fill with water, steam in <hl> 30-seconds <hl>, two levels of steam, even distribution of steam, light weight, no hand pumping, swivel head for tight spots, pad attaches easily. If the one I have were to break, I would probably get another SI-60 just like the one I have now.All that being said; I mop twice after first sweeping and vacuuming the floor. First mop is with a sponge mop that has a squeeze type ringer and a bristle scrub brush on the flip side; I do use a floor cleaning product in the hot water. Then I go over the floor with the steam mop. When I get done the floor looks good and I think its clean. I was not satisfied using the steam mop alone.

Long cord, easy to fill with water, steam in <hl> 30-seconds <hl> , two levels of steam, even distribution of steam, light weight, no hand pumping, swivel head for tight spots, pad attaches easily.


Question: What did the customer say about the lady that had issues with cutting a zucchini?

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

Answer: maybe she picked wrong kind of zucchini

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

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


Question: Does the protector make any noise?

King Size SafeRest Premium Hypoallergenic Waterproof Mattress Protector - Vinyl Free does what it should. It fits a super deep mattress. It is quiet as can be. You don't get that moving cracking plastic sound like traditional mattress protectors. I have yet to have any spills to test out the waterproof statement but other than that it is just that, a mattress protector!

Answer: It is quiet

It is quiet as can be.

King Size SafeRest Premium Hypoallergenic Waterproof Mattress Protector - Vinyl Free does what it should. It fits a super deep mattress. <hl> It is quiet as can be. <hl> You don't get that moving cracking plastic sound like traditional mattress protectors. I have yet to have any spills to test out the waterproof statement but other than that it is just that, a mattress protector!

King Size SafeRest Premium Hypoallergenic Waterproof Mattress Protector - Vinyl Free does what it should. It fits a super deep mattress. <hl> It is quiet <hl> as can be. You don't get that moving cracking plastic sound like traditional mattress protectors. I have yet to have any spills to test out the waterproof statement but other than that it is just that, a mattress protector!


Question: What is basically needed to inserted into you main water line?

They call it a whole house filtration system, which would lead you to believe that everything you need to install is included, but it's not. And installation is much more involved than I expected. Basically this is just the filter and a large fiberglass cap that has to be inserted into your main water line. And for proper install, you would also have to buy pipes and valves that would let you bypass the filter in order to swap it out. It is priced accordingly,tho, as you'll see that just the filter alone costs almost as much as this "system". Overall, I'm disappointed, and was expecting something more feasible for the DIYer, and I just don't think this is it.

Answer: the filter and a large fiberglass cap

They call it a whole house filtration system, which would lead you to believe that everything you need to install is included, but it's not. And installation is much more involved than I expected. <hl> Basically this is just the filter and a large fiberglass cap that has to be inserted into your main water line. <hl> And for proper install, you would also have to buy pipes and valves that would let you bypass the filter in order to swap it out. It is priced accordingly,tho, as you'll see that just the filter alone costs almost as much as this "system". Overall, I'm disappointed, and was expecting something more feasible for the DIYer, and I just don't think this is it.

They call it a whole house filtration system, which would lead you to believe that everything you need to install is included, but it's not. And installation is much more involved than I expected. Basically this is just <hl> the filter and a large fiberglass cap <hl> that has to be inserted into your main water line. And for proper install, you would also have to buy pipes and valves that would let you bypass the filter in order to swap it out. It is priced accordingly,tho, as you'll see that just the filter alone costs almost as much as this "system". Overall, I'm disappointed, and was expecting something more feasible for the DIYer, and I just don't think this is it.


Question: What can the product hold a large amount of?

I chose a great rating for this product because they're inexpensive, lightweight and work just great with cotton candy. We use them in our commercial concessions and bounce house company and they are a huge hit. They hold a lot of cotton candy and don't fall apart easy. I'd recommend.

Answer: cotton candy

<hl> I chose a great rating for this product because they're inexpensive, lightweight and work just great with cotton candy . <hl> We use them in our commercial concessions and bounce house company and they are a huge hit. They hold a lot of cotton candy and don't fall apart easy. I'd recommend.

I chose a great rating for this product because they're inexpensive, lightweight and work just great with <hl> cotton candy <hl>. We use them in our commercial concessions and bounce house company and they are a huge hit. They hold a lot of cotton candy and don't fall apart easy. I'd recommend.

I chose a great rating for this product because they're inexpensive, lightweight and work just great with <hl> cotton candy <hl> .


Question: What is my previous iron?

I love this Panasonic iron! I bought one for me and one for my mother-in-law, and we're both thrilled with its performance. I won a lot of brownie points with her by getting her this great iron. My guess is that she probably switched from some old Sunbeam cheapie that barely could remove the slightest wrinkles, and she got this Panasonic from me and all of the sudden, wrinkles were a thing of the past. I can get all kinds of wrinkles out of my clothes with relative ease, and it's so much easier to fill with water and to put away (retractable cord) than past irons that I've owned (B&D;, Sunbeam).My previous iron was a Black & Decker Digital Advantage which was an awesome iron, indeed, but it did not have the detachable water tank, nor the retractable power cord. The B&D; served me well for a number of years and countless hours, and I would argue that it's a better iron (performance-wise) than this Panasonic, but it must now be retired because it was starting to lose its effectiveness (not sure why), and this Panasonic simply outperforms it (only bc the B&D; is older and had been used for hundreds of hours). If you want the best "performing" iron, I'd probably get theBlack & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron, but if you want the best overall iron for it's combination of ease of use, ease of refilling water tank, performance, and price.This Panasonic is definitely a craftier tool overall because of its features that the B&D; doesn't have, and it is almost as good performance-wise as the B&D.; If this Panasonic breaks anytime soon (within a year), I'd definitely switch back to the B&D; Digital Advantage because it was one hell of an iron for me.

Answer: Black & Decker Digital Advantage

I love this Panasonic iron! I bought one for me and one for my mother-in-law, and we're both thrilled with its performance. I won a lot of brownie points with her by getting her this great iron. My guess is that she probably switched from some old Sunbeam cheapie that barely could remove the slightest wrinkles, and she got this Panasonic from me and all of the sudden, wrinkles were a thing of the past. <hl> I can get all kinds of wrinkles out of my clothes with relative ease, and it's so much easier to fill with water and to put away (retractable cord) than past irons that I've owned (B&D;, Sunbeam).My previous iron was a Black & Decker Digital Advantage which was an awesome iron, indeed, but it did not have the detachable water tank, nor the retractable power cord. <hl> The B&D; served me well for a number of years and countless hours, and I would argue that it's a better iron (performance-wise) than this Panasonic, but it must now be retired because it was starting to lose its effectiveness (not sure why), and this Panasonic simply outperforms it (only bc the B&D; is older and had been used for hundreds of hours). If you want the best "performing" iron, I'd probably get theBlack & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron, but if you want the best overall iron for it's combination of ease of use, ease of refilling water tank, performance, and price. This Panasonic is definitely a craftier tool overall because of its features that the B&D; doesn't have, and it is almost as good performance-wise as the B&D.; If this Panasonic breaks anytime soon (within a year), I'd definitely switch back to the B&D; Digital Advantage because it was one hell of an iron for me.

I love this Panasonic iron! I bought one for me and one for my mother-in-law, and we're both thrilled with its performance. I won a lot of brownie points with her by getting her this great iron. My guess is that she probably switched from some old Sunbeam cheapie that barely could remove the slightest wrinkles, and she got this Panasonic from me and all of the sudden, wrinkles were a thing of the past. I can get all kinds of wrinkles out of my clothes with relative ease, and it's so much easier to fill with water and to put away (retractable cord) than past irons that I've owned (B&D;, Sunbeam).My previous iron was a <hl> Black & Decker Digital Advantage <hl> which was an awesome iron, indeed, but it did not have the detachable water tank, nor the retractable power cord. The B&D; served me well for a number of years and countless hours, and I would argue that it's a better iron (performance-wise) than this Panasonic, but it must now be retired because it was starting to lose its effectiveness (not sure why), and this Panasonic simply outperforms it (only bc the B&D; is older and had been used for hundreds of hours). If you want the best "performing" iron, I'd probably get theBlack & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron, but if you want the best overall iron for it's combination of ease of use, ease of refilling water tank, performance, and price.This Panasonic is definitely a craftier tool overall because of its features that the B&D; doesn't have, and it is almost as good performance-wise as the B&D.; If this Panasonic breaks anytime soon (within a year), I'd definitely switch back to the B&D; Digital Advantage because it was one hell of an iron for me.


Question: Where do I put the pieces in the closet?

I bought 2 of these to help hang things higher up in our closets. In our apartment we have very high 12-14' ceilings and there are racks all the way up there. with these we are able to hang things higher and get much more space out of the closets. These are solid pieces with rounded hooks at the end. When I got the 2 they were both slightly bent and one of the hooks was bent. They are easy to bend back to the correct position so it wasn't really an issue. We keep them in the corner of the closet so they are out of the way until we need them.

Answer: corner

I bought 2 of these to help hang things higher up in our closets. In our apartment we have very high 12-14' ceilings and there are racks all the way up there. with these we are able to hang things higher and get much more space out of the closets. These are solid pieces with rounded hooks at the end. When I got the 2 they were both slightly bent and one of the hooks was bent. They are easy to bend back to the correct position so it wasn't really an issue. <hl> We keep them in the corner of the closet so they are out of the way until we need them. <hl>

I bought 2 of these to help hang things higher up in our closets. In our apartment we have very high 12-14' ceilings and there are racks all the way up there. with these we are able to hang things higher and get much more space out of the closets. These are solid pieces with rounded hooks at the end. When I got the 2 they were both slightly bent and one of the hooks was bent. They are easy to bend back to the correct position so it wasn't really an issue. We keep them in the <hl> corner <hl> of the closet so they are out of the way until we need them.


Question: What is the Acme described to be built like?

We have owned our Acme since approximately 1978, give or take a year or two. I can't compare it to anything else because we haven't used another machine since purchasing it. Moderately noisy and a hassle to clean, but it is an incredibly reliable workhorse that just keeps on going. Built like a tank. With the same design as the one shown here, our old model has all stainless removable parts over the white enamel motor housing. While the fact that it does not automatically eject pulp is a minus on the one hand, on the other hand, the Acme extracts up to 20% more juice according to independent reviews.

Answer: tank

Built like a tank .

We have owned our Acme since approximately 1978, give or take a year or two. I can't compare it to anything else because we haven't used another machine since purchasing it. Moderately noisy and a hassle to clean, but it is an incredibly reliable workhorse that just keeps on going. <hl> Built like a tank . <hl> With the same design as the one shown here, our old model has all stainless removable parts over the white enamel motor housing. While the fact that it does not automatically eject pulp is a minus on the one hand, on the other hand, the Acme extracts up to 20% more juice according to independent reviews.

We have owned our Acme since approximately 1978, give or take a year or two. I can't compare it to anything else because we haven't used another machine since purchasing it. Moderately noisy and a hassle to clean, but it is an incredibly reliable workhorse that just keeps on going. Built like a <hl> tank <hl>. With the same design as the one shown here, our old model has all stainless removable parts over the white enamel motor housing. While the fact that it does not automatically eject pulp is a minus on the one hand, on the other hand, the Acme extracts up to 20% more juice according to independent reviews.


Question: What kind of coffee were they trying to make?

I have tried everything to get this machine to make good espresso, to no avail. My old Hamilton Beach pump machine beat the pants off Starbucks using pre-ground Illy from the grocery store, but the shots from this machine are too weak. Got a friend to make some different grinds of Intelligentsia Black Cat with his burr grinder, but some were too coarse and some too fine. For me, a machine at this price is intended to make coffee easily and reliably. I don't want to have to spend hundreds of dollars on a grinder and screw with the grinds, I just want it to produce a decent cup using commercially available ground espresso. Looks like I'll be ordering another Hamilton Beach, even though the last one only lasted two years and the parts on this one are higher quality and a bit more user-serviceable.

Answer: espresso

<hl> I have tried everything to get this machine to make good espresso , to no avail. <hl> My old Hamilton Beach pump machine beat the pants off Starbucks using pre-ground Illy from the grocery store, but the shots from this machine are too weak. Got a friend to make some different grinds of Intelligentsia Black Cat with his burr grinder, but some were too coarse and some too fine. For me, a machine at this price is intended to make coffee easily and reliably. I don't want to have to spend hundreds of dollars on a grinder and screw with the grinds, I just want it to produce a decent cup using commercially available ground espresso. Looks like I'll be ordering another Hamilton Beach, even though the last one only lasted two years and the parts on this one are higher quality and a bit more user-serviceable.

I have tried everything to get this machine to make good <hl> espresso <hl>, to no avail. My old Hamilton Beach pump machine beat the pants off Starbucks using pre-ground Illy from the grocery store, but the shots from this machine are too weak. Got a friend to make some different grinds of Intelligentsia Black Cat with his burr grinder, but some were too coarse and some too fine. For me, a machine at this price is intended to make coffee easily and reliably. I don't want to have to spend hundreds of dollars on a grinder and screw with the grinds, I just want it to produce a decent cup using commercially available ground espresso. Looks like I'll be ordering another Hamilton Beach, even though the last one only lasted two years and the parts on this one are higher quality and a bit more user-serviceable.

I have tried everything to get this machine to make good <hl> espresso <hl> , to no avail.


Question: How long is the cord?

Great product! I have to say this lunch warmer heats food quite evenly, much better than a microwave. My husband and I keep stash of healthy leftovers in 2 cup round glass containers in the freezer to grab and go. These work beautifully with the lunch warmer. The night before, I choose lunch for the next day, put it in the frig to partially thaw and my lunch is ready to slide into the crock pot warmer once I get to work the next morning. No spills on the way to work as it is partially frozen, and the 2 cup amount is below the max fill line on the metal insert. I must say I am looking forward to our next road trip as I plan taking 2 crock pots, a cooler and an inverter to help minimize the monetary and weight gain expense of travel. I've read complaints about the cord length (3 ft), but any longer would make it awkward to wind and carry. Liked this product so much, I bought 7 of them as gifts, all greatly appreciated....even got a lunch text photo from my son, the engineer and a big thank you from my Marine! Enjoy

Answer: 3 ft

Great product! I have to say this lunch warmer heats food quite evenly, much better than a microwave. My husband and I keep stash of healthy leftovers in 2 cup round glass containers in the freezer to grab and go. These work beautifully with the lunch warmer. The night before, I choose lunch for the next day, put it in the frig to partially thaw and my lunch is ready to slide into the crock pot warmer once I get to work the next morning. No spills on the way to work as it is partially frozen, and the 2 cup amount is below the max fill line on the metal insert. I must say I am looking forward to our next road trip as I plan taking 2 crock pots, a cooler and an inverter to help minimize the monetary and weight gain expense of travel. <hl> I've read complaints about the cord length ( 3 ft ), but any longer would make it awkward to wind and carry. <hl> Liked this product so much, I bought 7 of them as gifts, all greatly appreciated....even got a lunch text photo from my son, the engineer and a big thank you from my Marine! Enjoy

Great product! I have to say this lunch warmer heats food quite evenly, much better than a microwave. My husband and I keep stash of healthy leftovers in 2 cup round glass containers in the freezer to grab and go. These work beautifully with the lunch warmer. The night before, I choose lunch for the next day, put it in the frig to partially thaw and my lunch is ready to slide into the crock pot warmer once I get to work the next morning. No spills on the way to work as it is partially frozen, and the 2 cup amount is below the max fill line on the metal insert. I must say I am looking forward to our next road trip as I plan taking 2 crock pots, a cooler and an inverter to help minimize the monetary and weight gain expense of travel. I've read complaints about the cord length (<hl> 3 ft <hl>), but any longer would make it awkward to wind and carry. Liked this product so much, I bought 7 of them as gifts, all greatly appreciated....even got a lunch text photo from my son, the engineer and a big thank you from my Marine! Enjoy

I've read complaints about the cord length ( <hl> 3 ft <hl> ), but any longer would make it awkward to wind and carry.


Question: When was it bought?

Bought this last fall. I really have enjoyed its versatility - but find that so far, I've used it mainly to make the expensive shredded cheese - which I then freeze. I've mixed smoothies, cookie dough and much more. We've chopped potatoes into chips, veggies, etc. I have absolutely no complaints. Love it.Update 4/2011: It has been used almost daily since we bought it. We frequently use the juicer attachment. We love this thing so much we are attempting to prepare for the inevitable day when we may need new parts and have begun to look for another juicer attachment (hard to find alone) and the main bowl. There is nothing wrong with them or the machine, but we just want to be prepared so that if/when that day comes, we don't discover it is no longer being manufactured. Love it even more than I did a year and 1/2 ago! :-)

Answer: last fall

Bought this last fall .

<hl> Bought this last fall . <hl> I really have enjoyed its versatility - but find that so far, I've used it mainly to make the expensive shredded cheese - which I then freeze. I've mixed smoothies, cookie dough and much more. We've chopped potatoes into chips, veggies, etc. I have absolutely no complaints. Love it. Update 4/2011: It has been used almost daily since we bought it. We frequently use the juicer attachment. We love this thing so much we are attempting to prepare for the inevitable day when we may need new parts and have begun to look for another juicer attachment (hard to find alone) and the main bowl. There is nothing wrong with them or the machine, but we just want to be prepared so that if/when that day comes, we don't discover it is no longer being manufactured. Love it even more than I did a year and 1/2 ago! :-)

Bought this <hl> last fall <hl>. I really have enjoyed its versatility - but find that so far, I've used it mainly to make the expensive shredded cheese - which I then freeze. I've mixed smoothies, cookie dough and much more. We've chopped potatoes into chips, veggies, etc. I have absolutely no complaints. Love it.Update 4/2011: It has been used almost daily since we bought it. We frequently use the juicer attachment. We love this thing so much we are attempting to prepare for the inevitable day when we may need new parts and have begun to look for another juicer attachment (hard to find alone) and the main bowl. There is nothing wrong with them or the machine, but we just want to be prepared so that if/when that day comes, we don't discover it is no longer being manufactured. Love it even more than I did a year and 1/2 ago! :-)


Question: Which oil do they use?

Okay, I was in a hurry and I didn't quite get exactly what the reviewers meant when they said it was curved. It is curved Out Of The Horizontal from about 2/3 of the way down from the handle end. That means that when you lay it flat on it's back, the stirring end sticks up into the air at about a 25 degree angle. But in a gradual curve. Like bentwood.There. Now I get it. You probably got it before. The angle is helpful for prying at the stuck bits when making stock. Gives you more mechanical advantage.The olive wood has lovely graining which shows up even more with oiling - mineral oil works fine. It's nice to find such a charming blend of beauty and utility.

Answer: mineral

Okay, I was in a hurry and I didn't quite get exactly what the reviewers meant when they said it was curved. It is curved Out Of The Horizontal from about 2/3 of the way down from the handle end. That means that when you lay it flat on it's back, the stirring end sticks up into the air at about a 25 degree angle. But in a gradual curve. Like bentwood. There. Now I get it. You probably got it before. The angle is helpful for prying at the stuck bits when making stock. Gives you more mechanical advantage. <hl> The olive wood has lovely graining which shows up even more with oiling - mineral oil works fine. <hl> It's nice to find such a charming blend of beauty and utility.

Okay, I was in a hurry and I didn't quite get exactly what the reviewers meant when they said it was curved. It is curved Out Of The Horizontal from about 2/3 of the way down from the handle end. That means that when you lay it flat on it's back, the stirring end sticks up into the air at about a 25 degree angle. But in a gradual curve. Like bentwood.There. Now I get it. You probably got it before. The angle is helpful for prying at the stuck bits when making stock. Gives you more mechanical advantage.The olive wood has lovely graining which shows up even more with oiling - <hl> mineral <hl> oil works fine. It's nice to find such a charming blend of beauty and utility.


Question: What do bakers say makes clean ups easier?

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

Answer: parchment paper

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

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


Question: What happened to the first mixer?

I have just paid $129 to have Kitchenaid repair my two-year old 600 series mixer. It died while making cookie dough. This is my second 600-series mixer; Kitchenaid (to their credit) swapped out the first under warranty after it started behaving erratically.The primary use of this mixer is to make 4 loaves of bread/week. I never expected miracles: bread flour is hard to knead and I'm careful about kneading times and quantities. This is not a professional machine, it's a home appliance. Nevertheless, it died after only a moderate amount of careful use.So, I have reluctantly come to agree with the Kitchenaid bashers here. Based on my experience, the current crop of mixers is not high quality and my next mixer will not be Kitchenaid, sorry to say.It's sad to watch an iconic brand destroy its reputation.

Answer: behaving erratically

I have just paid $129 to have Kitchenaid repair my two-year old 600 series mixer. It died while making cookie dough. <hl> This is my second 600-series mixer; Kitchenaid (to their credit) swapped out the first under warranty after it started behaving erratically .The primary use of this mixer is to make 4 loaves of bread/week. <hl> I never expected miracles: bread flour is hard to knead and I'm careful about kneading times and quantities. This is not a professional machine, it's a home appliance. Nevertheless, it died after only a moderate amount of careful use. So, I have reluctantly come to agree with the Kitchenaid bashers here. Based on my experience, the current crop of mixers is not high quality and my next mixer will not be Kitchenaid, sorry to say. It's sad to watch an iconic brand destroy its reputation.

I have just paid $129 to have Kitchenaid repair my two-year old 600 series mixer. It died while making cookie dough. This is my second 600-series mixer; Kitchenaid (to their credit) swapped out the first under warranty after it started <hl> behaving erratically <hl>.The primary use of this mixer is to make 4 loaves of bread/week. I never expected miracles: bread flour is hard to knead and I'm careful about kneading times and quantities. This is not a professional machine, it's a home appliance. Nevertheless, it died after only a moderate amount of careful use.So, I have reluctantly come to agree with the Kitchenaid bashers here. Based on my experience, the current crop of mixers is not high quality and my next mixer will not be Kitchenaid, sorry to say.It's sad to watch an iconic brand destroy its reputation.

This is my second 600-series mixer; Kitchenaid (to their credit) swapped out the first under warranty after it started <hl> behaving erratically <hl> .The primary use of this mixer is to make 4 loaves of bread/week.


Question: How long is the white cast on the floor?

I hate to clean and am a procrastinator so it took several months after receiving this steamer to finally use it. Now I wonder why the hell I took so long to use it. It is incredibly easy to use. Just fill the container with water, turn it on and glide it across the floor. It is very light weight and easy to maneuver. The first time I used it though I accidentally kept it in one spot for a little too long - now there's a white cast on the floor about 6 inches long. :(After cleaning, I rubbed a paper towel on the floor to see if it would come away clean... sadly, it was still slightly brown but the floors felt a lot cleaner. I tried it again after the second use and the floors seem cleaner than the 1st time.This is my first steamer so I can't compare it to others but I would definitely recommend it.

Answer: 6 inches

I hate to clean and am a procrastinator so it took several months after receiving this steamer to finally use it. Now I wonder why the hell I took so long to use it. It is incredibly easy to use. Just fill the container with water, turn it on and glide it across the floor. It is very light weight and easy to maneuver. <hl> The first time I used it though I accidentally kept it in one spot for a little too long - now there's a white cast on the floor about 6 inches long. <hl> :( After cleaning, I rubbed a paper towel on the floor to see if it would come away clean... sadly, it was still slightly brown but the floors felt a lot cleaner. I tried it again after the second use and the floors seem cleaner than the 1st time. This is my first steamer so I can't compare it to others but I would definitely recommend it.

I hate to clean and am a procrastinator so it took several months after receiving this steamer to finally use it. Now I wonder why the hell I took so long to use it. It is incredibly easy to use. Just fill the container with water, turn it on and glide it across the floor. It is very light weight and easy to maneuver. The first time I used it though I accidentally kept it in one spot for a little too long - now there's a white cast on the floor about <hl> 6 inches <hl> long. :(After cleaning, I rubbed a paper towel on the floor to see if it would come away clean... sadly, it was still slightly brown but the floors felt a lot cleaner. I tried it again after the second use and the floors seem cleaner than the 1st time.This is my first steamer so I can't compare it to others but I would definitely recommend it.


Question: How does the writer feel about the purchase?

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: very happy

I am very happy with this purchase!

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! <hl> I am very happy with this purchase! <hl>

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 <hl> very happy <hl> with this purchase!


Question: What is being reviewed?

I've been using my Breville three months now and love it. I live alone so this is a perfect little oven for me! The only problem I had was my smoke detector kept going off when I used "broil" I learned to overcome this problem by using the lower rack instead of the suggested top rack. (you can always make adjustments with this oven)Pizza is great as I can set the oven for two small slices. What an improvement over using a microwave which totally deletes the taste of pizza.I also bake my own granola in my oven and much more.Kay

Answer: little oven

I've been using my Breville three months now and love it. <hl> I live alone so this is a perfect little oven for me! <hl> The only problem I had was my smoke detector kept going off when I used "broil" I learned to overcome this problem by using the lower rack instead of the suggested top rack. (you can always make adjustments with this oven)Pizza is great as I can set the oven for two small slices. What an improvement over using a microwave which totally deletes the taste of pizza. I also bake my own granola in my oven and much more. Kay

I've been using my Breville three months now and love it. I live alone so this is a perfect <hl> little oven <hl> for me! The only problem I had was my smoke detector kept going off when I used "broil" I learned to overcome this problem by using the lower rack instead of the suggested top rack. (you can always make adjustments with this oven)Pizza is great as I can set the oven for two small slices. What an improvement over using a microwave which totally deletes the taste of pizza.I also bake my own granola in my oven and much more.Kay


Question: What shape are the hooks at hte end?

Answer: rounded

I bought 2 of these to help hang things higher up in our closets. In our apartment we have very high 12-14' ceilings and there are racks all the way up there. with these we are able to hang things higher and get much more space out of the closets. <hl> These are solid pieces with rounded hooks at the end. <hl> When I got the 2 they were both slightly bent and one of the hooks was bent. They are easy to bend back to the correct position so it wasn't really an issue. We keep them in the corner of the closet so they are out of the way until we need them.

I bought 2 of these to help hang things higher up in our closets. In our apartment we have very high 12-14' ceilings and there are racks all the way up there. with these we are able to hang things higher and get much more space out of the closets. These are solid pieces with <hl> rounded <hl> hooks at the end. When I got the 2 they were both slightly bent and one of the hooks was bent. They are easy to bend back to the correct position so it wasn't really an issue. We keep them in the corner of the closet so they are out of the way until we need them.


Question: Which kind of product is it?

Had high hopes for this Vornado, but not sure if I like it. The Great Room where I use it is probably bigger than what this humidifier can handle, but it seems to at least get the humidity above 30%, which is far better than the 25% we sometimes get in the winter. The one major issue is noise. Only at the lowest setting is it quiet. There is no difference in the noise level between medium and high...meaning, it's too loud. Gets on your nerve after a while. So, if the noise will not bother you, it will be satisfactory to get the humidity level at a comfortable level in the right sized room.

Answer: humidifier

Had high hopes for this Vornado, but not sure if I like it. <hl> The Great Room where I use it is probably bigger than what this humidifier can handle, but it seems to at least get the humidity above 30%, which is far better than the 25% we sometimes get in the winter. <hl> The one major issue is noise. Only at the lowest setting is it quiet. There is no difference in the noise level between medium and high... meaning, it's too loud. Gets on your nerve after a while. So, if the noise will not bother you, it will be satisfactory to get the humidity level at a comfortable level in the right sized room.

Had high hopes for this Vornado, but not sure if I like it. The Great Room where I use it is probably bigger than what this <hl> humidifier <hl> can handle, but it seems to at least get the humidity above 30%, which is far better than the 25% we sometimes get in the winter. The one major issue is noise. Only at the lowest setting is it quiet. There is no difference in the noise level between medium and high...meaning, it's too loud. Gets on your nerve after a while. So, if the noise will not bother you, it will be satisfactory to get the humidity level at a comfortable level in the right sized room.


Question: How was the item packaged?

I just received the Star Trek Pizza cutter today (so exciting!) (yes I know...total geek!). Actually I purchased this as a gift, but now I want one for myself!! First off, it was really nicely packaged, and I was kind of surprised by that. Usually when you buy something in this $25 price range it comes in some old cardboard box in like bubble wrap. But this was in a really nice box with that spongy foam stuff.....so kudos to their marketing people for the packaging! It was all shiny and silvery, and I'm thinking.....I wouldn't want to get this dirty cutting pizza! LOL But seriously I'm writing this review because I myself always read them before buying a product and I trust what people say. I haven't actually tried cutting pizza with this (since it's a gift), but this is such a cool item for the price, that I don't think you will be at all disappointed. Even if this thing doesn't actually cut pizza (which it seems pretty sharp so I think it will).....I wouldn't even care, because it made me smile just looking at it in the box! (for those fellow Star Trek lovers, you know exactly what I mean). If you or anyone you know loves Star Trek, then I totally recommend this cutter. You'll love it!

Answer: a really nice box with that spongy foam stuff

I just received the Star Trek Pizza cutter today (so exciting!) (yes I know...total geek!). Actually I purchased this as a gift, but now I want one for myself!! First off, it was really nicely packaged, and I was kind of surprised by that. Usually when you buy something in this $25 price range it comes in some old cardboard box in like bubble wrap. <hl> But this was in a really nice box with that spongy foam stuff .....so kudos to their marketing people for the packaging! <hl> It was all shiny and silvery, and I'm thinking..... I wouldn't want to get this dirty cutting pizza! LOL But seriously I'm writing this review because I myself always read them before buying a product and I trust what people say. I haven't actually tried cutting pizza with this (since it's a gift), but this is such a cool item for the price, that I don't think you will be at all disappointed. Even if this thing doesn't actually cut pizza (which it seems pretty sharp so I think it will)..... I wouldn't even care, because it made me smile just looking at it in the box! (for those fellow Star Trek lovers, you know exactly what I mean). If you or anyone you know loves Star Trek, then I totally recommend this cutter. You'll love it!

I just received the Star Trek Pizza cutter today (so exciting!) (yes I know...total geek!). Actually I purchased this as a gift, but now I want one for myself!! First off, it was really nicely packaged, and I was kind of surprised by that. Usually when you buy something in this $25 price range it comes in some old cardboard box in like bubble wrap. But this was in <hl> a really nice box with that spongy foam stuff <hl>.....so kudos to their marketing people for the packaging! It was all shiny and silvery, and I'm thinking.....I wouldn't want to get this dirty cutting pizza! LOL But seriously I'm writing this review because I myself always read them before buying a product and I trust what people say. I haven't actually tried cutting pizza with this (since it's a gift), but this is such a cool item for the price, that I don't think you will be at all disappointed. Even if this thing doesn't actually cut pizza (which it seems pretty sharp so I think it will).....I wouldn't even care, because it made me smile just looking at it in the box! (for those fellow Star Trek lovers, you know exactly what I mean). If you or anyone you know loves Star Trek, then I totally recommend this cutter. You'll love it!

But this was in <hl> a really nice box with that spongy foam stuff <hl> .....so kudos to their marketing people for the packaging!


Question: How long did it take for the wrinkles to disappear?

Buying bed sheets is always a challenge because of the misleading cotton thread counts, single thread vs multi threads, etcetera. I was a little skeptical when I first ordered these because the price was good compared to other high end brands I was considering. When I received the sheets I immediately washed them and put them on the bed. They fit my oversized King mattress perfectly. They were a little wrinkled when they came out the dryer, but I put them on the bed warm and 30mins later they flattened out perfectly. The sheets were very soft with a HIGH quality feel to them. It was exactly what I was looking for.Please be aware, these sheets are heavy (due to the high thread count I believe). If you like a light weight sheet then these are not for you. BUT if you like a extremely comfortable sheet that is high quality, then these will fit your needs perfectly.

Answer: 30mins

Buying bed sheets is always a challenge because of the misleading cotton thread counts, single thread vs multi threads, etcetera. I was a little skeptical when I first ordered these because the price was good compared to other high end brands I was considering. When I received the sheets I immediately washed them and put them on the bed. They fit my oversized King mattress perfectly. <hl> They were a little wrinkled when they came out the dryer, but I put them on the bed warm and 30mins later they flattened out perfectly. <hl> The sheets were very soft with a HIGH quality feel to them. It was exactly what I was looking for. Please be aware, these sheets are heavy (due to the high thread count I believe). If you like a light weight sheet then these are not for you. BUT if you like a extremely comfortable sheet that is high quality, then these will fit your needs perfectly.

Buying bed sheets is always a challenge because of the misleading cotton thread counts, single thread vs multi threads, etcetera. I was a little skeptical when I first ordered these because the price was good compared to other high end brands I was considering. When I received the sheets I immediately washed them and put them on the bed. They fit my oversized King mattress perfectly. They were a little wrinkled when they came out the dryer, but I put them on the bed warm and <hl> 30mins <hl> later they flattened out perfectly. The sheets were very soft with a HIGH quality feel to them. It was exactly what I was looking for.Please be aware, these sheets are heavy (due to the high thread count I believe). If you like a light weight sheet then these are not for you. BUT if you like a extremely comfortable sheet that is high quality, then these will fit your needs perfectly.


Question: Does the device work well for printouts?

I use a lot of recipes from the internet, and this is the ideal way to store those print out sheets of paper. Before, I would just bring my laptop into the kitchen. The problem with that was that if I wanted to use that recipe again later, (usually for me, months later), I would forget exactly which site and recipe I had used. This is also excellent for those printed out recipes that I get from friends and family. I love it, and am much more organized with this in my kitchen. By the way, it is very solid and stands sturdy. My only concern is that when I have used all 26 pages, I don't think Umbra offers refill pages.

Answer: This is also excellent for those printed out recipes

I use a lot of recipes from the internet, and this is the ideal way to store those print out sheets of paper. Before, I would just bring my laptop into the kitchen. The problem with that was that if I wanted to use that recipe again later, (usually for me, months later), I would forget exactly which site and recipe I had used. <hl> This is also excellent for those printed out recipes that I get from friends and family. <hl> I love it, and am much more organized with this in my kitchen. By the way, it is very solid and stands sturdy. My only concern is that when I have used all 26 pages, I don't think Umbra offers refill pages.

I use a lot of recipes from the internet, and this is the ideal way to store those print out sheets of paper. Before, I would just bring my laptop into the kitchen. The problem with that was that if I wanted to use that recipe again later, (usually for me, months later), I would forget exactly which site and recipe I had used. <hl> This is also excellent for those printed out recipes <hl> that I get from friends and family. I love it, and am much more organized with this in my kitchen. By the way, it is very solid and stands sturdy. My only concern is that when I have used all 26 pages, I don't think Umbra offers refill pages.