Question: how the juicer looks like?

I have not owned a juicer in quite a few years. So it was quite a treat to try out this one.While it is plastic and lightweight, it appears to be quite durable. It juiced anything I "threw" at it, though as someone mentioned it occasionally gets to the point where the pulp builds up in the strainer, and it has to be cleaned out, especially with larger citrus. That's PROBABLY typical ... I remember my old one doing the same thing.Best part of this one is that the container doubles as a pitcher.Overall I like it very much.

Answer: it is plastic and lightweight, it appears to be quite durable

I have not owned a juicer in quite a few years. So it was quite a treat to try out this one. <hl> While it is plastic and lightweight, it appears to be quite durable . <hl> It juiced anything I "threw" at it, though as someone mentioned it occasionally gets to the point where the pulp builds up in the strainer, and it has to be cleaned out, especially with larger citrus. That's PROBABLY typical ... I remember my old one doing the same thing. Best part of this one is that the container doubles as a pitcher. Overall I like it very much.

I have not owned a juicer in quite a few years. So it was quite a treat to try out this one.While <hl> it is plastic and lightweight, it appears to be quite durable <hl>. It juiced anything I "threw" at it, though as someone mentioned it occasionally gets to the point where the pulp builds up in the strainer, and it has to be cleaned out, especially with larger citrus. That's PROBABLY typical ... I remember my old one doing the same thing.Best part of this one is that the container doubles as a pitcher.Overall I like it very much.

While <hl> it is plastic and lightweight, it appears to be quite durable <hl> .


Question: Where did the reviewer find the 10" knife holder?

I needed a 10" knife holder to fit on the side of an upper cabinet in the kitchen, and this one was the only 10" I found on Amazon, so I gave it a try. It is as others have described--the magnetic strips don't lay flat, and in fact are skewed in three dimensions! It was a bit disheartening to see, considering its high price in relation to longer, nicer-looking holders out there. But it's a utilitarian object to me--so although the magnets don't contact the blades perfectly, they do well enough to hold my large Henckels chef's knives with no problem. My slicer and boning knives don't seem to hold as well, but the steel is different and there's just less metal to contact the magnets; they don't feel like they're going to fall off when tested. All in all, the holder suits my needs okay and I'd probably buy it again--I just wish it was made to better tolerances.

Answer: on Amazon

<hl> I needed a 10" knife holder to fit on the side of an upper cabinet in the kitchen, and this one was the only 10" I found on Amazon , so I gave it a try. <hl> It is as others have described--the magnetic strips don't lay flat, and in fact are skewed in three dimensions! It was a bit disheartening to see, considering its high price in relation to longer, nicer-looking holders out there. But it's a utilitarian object to me--so although the magnets don't contact the blades perfectly, they do well enough to hold my large Henckels chef's knives with no problem. My slicer and boning knives don't seem to hold as well, but the steel is different and there's just less metal to contact the magnets; they don't feel like they're going to fall off when tested. All in all, the holder suits my needs okay and I'd probably buy it again--I just wish it was made to better tolerances.

I needed a 10" knife holder to fit on the side of an upper cabinet in the kitchen, and this one was the only 10" I found <hl> on Amazon <hl>, so I gave it a try. It is as others have described--the magnetic strips don't lay flat, and in fact are skewed in three dimensions! It was a bit disheartening to see, considering its high price in relation to longer, nicer-looking holders out there. But it's a utilitarian object to me--so although the magnets don't contact the blades perfectly, they do well enough to hold my large Henckels chef's knives with no problem. My slicer and boning knives don't seem to hold as well, but the steel is different and there's just less metal to contact the magnets; they don't feel like they're going to fall off when tested. All in all, the holder suits my needs okay and I'd probably buy it again--I just wish it was made to better tolerances.

I needed a 10" knife holder to fit on the side of an upper cabinet in the kitchen, and this one was the only 10" I found <hl> on Amazon <hl> , so I gave it a try.


Question: Is it silent?

I have purchased just about every cordless vacuum out there including a pricey ($99) cordless that never came close to the manufacturer's claims. After numerous disappointments I finally found the (almost) perfect cordless vacuum.I have seven cats and a combination of hardwood and carpeting in my home and this is the first cordless that I have found to pick up both cat hair on the carpet and on bare floors. It is surprisingly powerful for a cordless and once fully charged seems to last quite a long time until it needs recharging.I only have a few minor complaints being that it is a bit heavier and noisier than other cordless vacuums and the head is somewhat floppy. Considering how well it picks up and how long the charge lasts, the good far outweigh the bad.If you have animals and don't want to be hauling out the big vacuum everyday, this is an excellent choice to consider.

Answer: noisier than other cordless vacuums

I have purchased just about every cordless vacuum out there including a pricey ($99) cordless that never came close to the manufacturer's claims. After numerous disappointments I finally found the (almost) perfect cordless vacuum. I have seven cats and a combination of hardwood and carpeting in my home and this is the first cordless that I have found to pick up both cat hair on the carpet and on bare floors. It is surprisingly powerful for a cordless and once fully charged seems to last quite a long time until it needs recharging. <hl> I only have a few minor complaints being that it is a bit heavier and noisier than other cordless vacuums and the head is somewhat floppy. <hl> Considering how well it picks up and how long the charge lasts, the good far outweigh the bad. If you have animals and don't want to be hauling out the big vacuum everyday, this is an excellent choice to consider.

I have purchased just about every cordless vacuum out there including a pricey ($99) cordless that never came close to the manufacturer's claims. After numerous disappointments I finally found the (almost) perfect cordless vacuum.I have seven cats and a combination of hardwood and carpeting in my home and this is the first cordless that I have found to pick up both cat hair on the carpet and on bare floors. It is surprisingly powerful for a cordless and once fully charged seems to last quite a long time until it needs recharging.I only have a few minor complaints being that it is a bit heavier and <hl> noisier than other cordless vacuums <hl> and the head is somewhat floppy. Considering how well it picks up and how long the charge lasts, the good far outweigh the bad.If you have animals and don't want to be hauling out the big vacuum everyday, this is an excellent choice to consider.


Question: For Thanksgiving what was the only think not cooked in a slow cooker?

These are fantastic! I slow cook, ALL the time. I ordered these just before Thanksgiving, I did my entire thanksgiving, excluding the turkey, in slow cookers! I typically use the name brand ones found at my local grocery store, if I get them on sale I can get 2 boxes for 5 bucks, so, 8 bags total for 5 dollars. With these I got 25 for 10 dollars. You do the math. They worked just as great, if not better. No bubbling like the ones from my grocery store, they held up, no mess at the end of the day, I threw everything away, and I used 7 slow cookers, if that tells you anything. They fit my 1.5 quart, my 2.5 quart, and my 6 quart slow cooker.

Answer: turkey

These are fantastic! I slow cook, ALL the time. <hl> I ordered these just before Thanksgiving, I did my entire thanksgiving, excluding the turkey , in slow cookers! <hl> I typically use the name brand ones found at my local grocery store, if I get them on sale I can get 2 boxes for 5 bucks, so, 8 bags total for 5 dollars. With these I got 25 for 10 dollars. You do the math. They worked just as great, if not better. No bubbling like the ones from my grocery store, they held up, no mess at the end of the day, I threw everything away, and I used 7 slow cookers, if that tells you anything. They fit my 1.5 quart, my 2.5 quart, and my 6 quart slow cooker.

These are fantastic! I slow cook, ALL the time. I ordered these just before Thanksgiving, I did my entire thanksgiving, excluding the <hl> turkey <hl>, in slow cookers! I typically use the name brand ones found at my local grocery store, if I get them on sale I can get 2 boxes for 5 bucks, so, 8 bags total for 5 dollars. With these I got 25 for 10 dollars. You do the math. They worked just as great, if not better. No bubbling like the ones from my grocery store, they held up, no mess at the end of the day, I threw everything away, and I used 7 slow cookers, if that tells you anything. They fit my 1.5 quart, my 2.5 quart, and my 6 quart slow cooker.

I ordered these just before Thanksgiving, I did my entire thanksgiving, excluding the <hl> turkey <hl> , in slow cookers!


Question: How much did the full size bed cost?

I've heard some say it was hard/stiff.. definitely not.. its molds to you body too well in my opinion. im 5"10' 175lbs.I bought this for my guest room and laid on it this morning for about 5 minutes, it felt okay.My parents spent the night last night and they have a tempur-pedic mattress at their house.I asked my mom who is very particular about her bed because she has a sensitive back.She said that she could definitely felt the difference between her bed back home and this mattress. although she had a good night sleep, one major factor was that she felt a shift in the mattress. in comparison to her tempur-pedic mattress she said that when my dad was on the bed she felt a weight shift and her side of the bed tighten, where as in her bed having someone lay next to her did not affect stiffness of her side of the bed.for roughly $180 for a full sixzed bed, i cant complain especially since its for my guest room. i'll keep you poseted on how long it will hold its shape. (11/16/11I

Answer: roughly $180

I've heard some say it was hard/stiff.. definitely not.. its molds to you body too well in my opinion. im 5"10' 175lbs. I bought this for my guest room and laid on it this morning for about 5 minutes, it felt okay. My parents spent the night last night and they have a tempur-pedic mattress at their house. I asked my mom who is very particular about her bed because she has a sensitive back. She said that she could definitely felt the difference between her bed back home and this mattress. although she had a good night sleep, one major factor was that she felt a shift in the mattress. <hl> in comparison to her tempur-pedic mattress she said that when my dad was on the bed she felt a weight shift and her side of the bed tighten, where as in her bed having someone lay next to her did not affect stiffness of her side of the bed.for roughly $180 for a full sixzed bed, i cant complain especially since its for my guest room. <hl> i'll keep you poseted on how long it will hold its shape. (11/16/11I

I've heard some say it was hard/stiff.. definitely not.. its molds to you body too well in my opinion. im 5"10' 175lbs.I bought this for my guest room and laid on it this morning for about 5 minutes, it felt okay.My parents spent the night last night and they have a tempur-pedic mattress at their house.I asked my mom who is very particular about her bed because she has a sensitive back.She said that she could definitely felt the difference between her bed back home and this mattress. although she had a good night sleep, one major factor was that she felt a shift in the mattress. in comparison to her tempur-pedic mattress she said that when my dad was on the bed she felt a weight shift and her side of the bed tighten, where as in her bed having someone lay next to her did not affect stiffness of her side of the bed.for <hl> roughly $180 <hl> for a full sixzed bed, i cant complain especially since its for my guest room. i'll keep you poseted on how long it will hold its shape. (11/16/11I


Question: Does the reviewer believe that she got value for the product?

I received the item in time. And the material is super light weight, but strong. So for the most part, it was a cheap price and the material was decent. The feel of the sheet is comfortable as well.The only issue is that the elastic on the bottom sheet is not strong enough to stay on the bed. It keeps coming off. This is pretty annoying.Overall I'd expect to have some flaws as the price was very low. So I guess I should be happy that the material doesn't rip apart with ease or that it doesn't feel like sand paper.You get what you pay for. I'd say the price is appropriate for the product and not a bargain.

Answer: I'd say the price is appropriate for the product and not a bargain.

I received the item in time. And the material is super light weight, but strong. So for the most part, it was a cheap price and the material was decent. The feel of the sheet is comfortable as well. The only issue is that the elastic on the bottom sheet is not strong enough to stay on the bed. It keeps coming off. This is pretty annoying. Overall I'd expect to have some flaws as the price was very low. So I guess I should be happy that the material doesn't rip apart with ease or that it doesn't feel like sand paper. You get what you pay for. <hl> I'd say the price is appropriate for the product and not a bargain. <hl>

I received the item in time. And the material is super light weight, but strong. So for the most part, it was a cheap price and the material was decent. The feel of the sheet is comfortable as well.The only issue is that the elastic on the bottom sheet is not strong enough to stay on the bed. It keeps coming off. This is pretty annoying.Overall I'd expect to have some flaws as the price was very low. So I guess I should be happy that the material doesn't rip apart with ease or that it doesn't feel like sand paper.You get what you pay for. <hl> I'd say the price is appropriate for the product and not a bargain. <hl>


Question: Where is the it kept?

Krups GVX1-14 Burr Grinder , BlackI bought this grinder to replace an old (25 years old!) Waring burr grinder. Was concerned about the height, but at just 10 1/2" high, it fits nicely in my coffee cabinet. Rubber feet keep the machine firmly in place when grinding, and the noise is not unusually loud for a burr grinder. Seventeen settings assure a perfect, even grind from coarse to powder fine. The unit is easy to clean and a small brush is provided for removing excess ground coffee from the hopper. My only complaint is that the burr must be removed and cleaned frequently, and this was a little tricky for arthritic fingers. Grinder can be set to grind for 2 to 12 cups of coffee. Has an illuminated off/on bean hopper light. Safety feature: grinder will not operate unless hopper and lid are in place. A good-looking, well-engineered, superior grinder and well worth the money.

Answer: coffee cabinet

my coffee cabinet .

Krups GVX1-14 Burr Grinder , BlackI bought this grinder to replace an old (25 years old!) Waring burr grinder. Was concerned about the height, but at just 10 1/2" high, it fits nicely in <hl> my coffee cabinet . <hl> Rubber feet keep the machine firmly in place when grinding, and the noise is not unusually loud for a burr grinder. Seventeen settings assure a perfect, even grind from coarse to powder fine. The unit is easy to clean and a small brush is provided for removing excess ground coffee from the hopper. My only complaint is that the burr must be removed and cleaned frequently, and this was a little tricky for arthritic fingers. Grinder can be set to grind for 2 to 12 cups of coffee. Has an illuminated off/on bean hopper light. Safety feature: grinder will not operate unless hopper and lid are in place. A good-looking, well-engineered, superior grinder and well worth the money.

Krups GVX1-14 Burr Grinder , BlackI bought this grinder to replace an old (25 years old!) Waring burr grinder. Was concerned about the height, but at just 10 1/2" high, it fits nicely in my <hl> coffee cabinet <hl>. Rubber feet keep the machine firmly in place when grinding, and the noise is not unusually loud for a burr grinder. Seventeen settings assure a perfect, even grind from coarse to powder fine. The unit is easy to clean and a small brush is provided for removing excess ground coffee from the hopper. My only complaint is that the burr must be removed and cleaned frequently, and this was a little tricky for arthritic fingers. Grinder can be set to grind for 2 to 12 cups of coffee. Has an illuminated off/on bean hopper light. Safety feature: grinder will not operate unless hopper and lid are in place. A good-looking, well-engineered, superior grinder and well worth the money.


Question: what size is this toaster compared to how it was advertised?

As a toaster this is of acceptable quality, barely. First it is not nearly the size indicated. Those measurements include2 2" metal posts on the back to keep it from resting against the wall. It is really 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 X 8 1/2 which was what I really wanted anyway but is much smaller than advertised. The toast donness dial is way off when you get it but becomes more accurate in time. I suspect they all are like that and I have no problem figuring out where to set it to get toast the way I like it. It produces more smoke than any other toaster oven I have had.As an oven it might be unusable for most people. There is no control to set the temperature. I use a toaster oven for heating and baking to avoid heating up the main over and taxing the AC. If you use yours to bake potatoes for instance does it stay on until it gets to 500 or does it self regulate to a preset nonadjustable and unknown temperature?Toaster; acceptable-Oven ;Not acceptable

Answer: much smaller

As a toaster this is of acceptable quality, barely. First it is not nearly the size indicated. Those measurements include2 2" metal posts on the back to keep it from resting against the wall. <hl> It is really 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 X 8 1/2 which was what I really wanted anyway but is much smaller than advertised. <hl> The toast donness dial is way off when you get it but becomes more accurate in time. I suspect they all are like that and I have no problem figuring out where to set it to get toast the way I like it. It produces more smoke than any other toaster oven I have had. As an oven it might be unusable for most people. There is no control to set the temperature. I use a toaster oven for heating and baking to avoid heating up the main over and taxing the AC. If you use yours to bake potatoes for instance does it stay on until it gets to 500 or does it self regulate to a preset nonadjustable and unknown temperature?Toaster; acceptable-Oven ;Not acceptable

As a toaster this is of acceptable quality, barely. First it is not nearly the size indicated. Those measurements include2 2" metal posts on the back to keep it from resting against the wall. It is really 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 X 8 1/2 which was what I really wanted anyway but is <hl> much smaller <hl> than advertised. The toast donness dial is way off when you get it but becomes more accurate in time. I suspect they all are like that and I have no problem figuring out where to set it to get toast the way I like it. It produces more smoke than any other toaster oven I have had.As an oven it might be unusable for most people. There is no control to set the temperature. I use a toaster oven for heating and baking to avoid heating up the main over and taxing the AC. If you use yours to bake potatoes for instance does it stay on until it gets to 500 or does it self regulate to a preset nonadjustable and unknown temperature?Toaster; acceptable-Oven ;Not acceptable


Question: What did this person buy?

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: kit that offers everything you need to make beer

<hl> 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. 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 <hl> kit that offers everything you need to make beer <hl> 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)


Question: Are the cages flimsy?

I assisted in the decoration of a wine and cigar lounge in my hometown. The cigar lounge portion was adorned with the usual trappings but the House of Corks wire cork cages were just what the Doctor ordered. the cages are much sturdier than i imagined they would be. Shiny in appearance and antique looking. This cage does not come with any corks but instead has a drop hole built into it that allows the user to easily add their finest corks to the inner space. this globe of corks will hold a world of your fondest memories.

Answer: much sturdier than i imagined

I assisted in the decoration of a wine and cigar lounge in my hometown. The cigar lounge portion was adorned with the usual trappings but the House of Corks wire cork cages were just what the Doctor ordered. <hl> the cages are much sturdier than i imagined they would be. <hl> Shiny in appearance and antique looking. This cage does not come with any corks but instead has a drop hole built into it that allows the user to easily add their finest corks to the inner space. this globe of corks will hold a world of your fondest memories.

I assisted in the decoration of a wine and cigar lounge in my hometown. The cigar lounge portion was adorned with the usual trappings but the House of Corks wire cork cages were just what the Doctor ordered. the cages are <hl> much sturdier than i imagined <hl> they would be. Shiny in appearance and antique looking. This cage does not come with any corks but instead has a drop hole built into it that allows the user to easily add their finest corks to the inner space. this globe of corks will hold a world of your fondest memories.


Question: What happened a day after using the Swiffer?

This is a great product! I use a Swiffer on my hard floors (tile and wood) once a week. However, the first time I used this, a day after using the Swiffer, the dirty water in the collection tank was black! The FloorMate made my hardwood floors look nice and shiny - better than I've seen them in a long time. On my tile, it cleaned a lot of dirt out of the grout; it didn't get it all, but it certainly made it easier to clean the little bit that was left. The unit does a nice job of sucking up all of the water/cleaning fluid from the floor; on the wood, it was completely dry after using, and on the more porous tile I have in my kitchen, it got most of it. Using the machine is simple - very similar to vacuuming, but you do have to go kind of slow to get all of the dirt. I've never used the previous generation of this machine, so I have no idea if this is a downgrade or not, but I have been impressed with it so far, and my floors are much cleaner than they have been since I've owned this house!

Answer: the dirty water in the collection tank was black

This is a great product! I use a Swiffer on my hard floors (tile and wood) once a week. <hl> However, the first time I used this, a day after using the Swiffer, the dirty water in the collection tank was black ! <hl> The FloorMate made my hardwood floors look nice and shiny - better than I've seen them in a long time. On my tile, it cleaned a lot of dirt out of the grout; it didn't get it all, but it certainly made it easier to clean the little bit that was left. The unit does a nice job of sucking up all of the water/cleaning fluid from the floor; on the wood, it was completely dry after using, and on the more porous tile I have in my kitchen, it got most of it. Using the machine is simple - very similar to vacuuming, but you do have to go kind of slow to get all of the dirt. I've never used the previous generation of this machine, so I have no idea if this is a downgrade or not, but I have been impressed with it so far, and my floors are much cleaner than they have been since I've owned this house!

This is a great product! I use a Swiffer on my hard floors (tile and wood) once a week. However, the first time I used this, a day after using the Swiffer, <hl> the dirty water in the collection tank was black <hl>! The FloorMate made my hardwood floors look nice and shiny - better than I've seen them in a long time. On my tile, it cleaned a lot of dirt out of the grout; it didn't get it all, but it certainly made it easier to clean the little bit that was left. The unit does a nice job of sucking up all of the water/cleaning fluid from the floor; on the wood, it was completely dry after using, and on the more porous tile I have in my kitchen, it got most of it. Using the machine is simple - very similar to vacuuming, but you do have to go kind of slow to get all of the dirt. I've never used the previous generation of this machine, so I have no idea if this is a downgrade or not, but I have been impressed with it so far, and my floors are much cleaner than they have been since I've owned this house!

However, the first time I used this, a day after using the Swiffer, <hl> the dirty water in the collection tank was black <hl> !


Question: What are a couple good things about this product?

I use this set for cutting gum paste forms for cake decorating. For that purpose, they are excellent. They are sharp and make clean cuts. For a butterfly theme party, it gives you a good variety of butterflies (although a couple are more moth shaped than butterfly shaped). The flower part of the assortment isnot particularly inspiring, but one of the "flowers" is ctually sun-shaped which works for me because I didn't havea sun in my fondant cutter collection.I took a point off because good cutters have a sharp side and a rolled side to make it easy to work with. The rolled side of this set is still pretty sharp, making it uncomfortable to handle when you're trying to cut a lot of shapes.

Answer: They are sharp and make clean cuts

They are sharp and make clean cuts .

I use this set for cutting gum paste forms for cake decorating. For that purpose, they are excellent. <hl> They are sharp and make clean cuts . <hl> For a butterfly theme party, it gives you a good variety of butterflies (although a couple are more moth shaped than butterfly shaped). The flower part of the assortment isnot particularly inspiring, but one of the "flowers" is ctually sun-shaped which works for me because I didn't havea sun in my fondant cutter collection. I took a point off because good cutters have a sharp side and a rolled side to make it easy to work with. The rolled side of this set is still pretty sharp, making it uncomfortable to handle when you're trying to cut a lot of shapes.

I use this set for cutting gum paste forms for cake decorating. For that purpose, they are excellent. <hl> They are sharp and make clean cuts <hl>. For a butterfly theme party, it gives you a good variety of butterflies (although a couple are more moth shaped than butterfly shaped). The flower part of the assortment isnot particularly inspiring, but one of the "flowers" is ctually sun-shaped which works for me because I didn't havea sun in my fondant cutter collection.I took a point off because good cutters have a sharp side and a rolled side to make it easy to work with. The rolled side of this set is still pretty sharp, making it uncomfortable to handle when you're trying to cut a lot of shapes.

<hl> They are sharp and make clean cuts <hl> .


Question: What brand of knives did the reviewer buy the knife holder for?

Answer: Henckels

I needed a 10" knife holder to fit on the side of an upper cabinet in the kitchen, and this one was the only 10" I found on Amazon, so I gave it a try. It is as others have described--the magnetic strips don't lay flat, and in fact are skewed in three dimensions! It was a bit disheartening to see, considering its high price in relation to longer, nicer-looking holders out there. <hl> But it's a utilitarian object to me--so although the magnets don't contact the blades perfectly, they do well enough to hold my large Henckels chef's knives with no problem. <hl> My slicer and boning knives don't seem to hold as well, but the steel is different and there's just less metal to contact the magnets; they don't feel like they're going to fall off when tested. All in all, the holder suits my needs okay and I'd probably buy it again--I just wish it was made to better tolerances.

I needed a 10" knife holder to fit on the side of an upper cabinet in the kitchen, and this one was the only 10" I found on Amazon, so I gave it a try. It is as others have described--the magnetic strips don't lay flat, and in fact are skewed in three dimensions! It was a bit disheartening to see, considering its high price in relation to longer, nicer-looking holders out there. But it's a utilitarian object to me--so although the magnets don't contact the blades perfectly, they do well enough to hold my large <hl> Henckels <hl> chef's knives with no problem. My slicer and boning knives don't seem to hold as well, but the steel is different and there's just less metal to contact the magnets; they don't feel like they're going to fall off when tested. All in all, the holder suits my needs okay and I'd probably buy it again--I just wish it was made to better tolerances.


Question: How many cups of coffee can this coffee maker make at once?

I did a lot of research before buying (we just had an expensive DiLonghi coffee maker die after only 14-15 months and they wouldn't stand behind it)In addition to the features, pricing and the fact that it's stainless, our main decision point for this one was the 3 year warranty. Can't beat it.We've been using it for about a month and we could not be happier!It's very simple to program and to operate. It makes really good coffee that's hot and stays hot -- the warmer plate is adjustable for temp, and there is a timer to keep the coffee hot up to 4 hours. Good capacity - 14 cups and also has a setting for a small brew; it's easy to fill and the pot does not drip (hooray!)Looks and feels like quality -- it has a sort of "retro" look that I like and looks great with all my stainless appliances. In short, buy this one and you won't be disappointed.

Answer: 14 cups

I did a lot of research before buying (we just had an expensive DiLonghi coffee maker die after only 14-15 months and they wouldn't stand behind it)In addition to the features, pricing and the fact that it's stainless, our main decision point for this one was the 3 year warranty. Can't beat it. We've been using it for about a month and we could not be happier!It's very simple to program and to operate. It makes really good coffee that's hot and stays hot -- the warmer plate is adjustable for temp, and there is a timer to keep the coffee hot up to 4 hours. <hl> Good capacity - 14 cups and also has a setting for a small brew; it's easy to fill and the pot does not drip (hooray!)Looks and feels like quality -- it has a sort of "retro" <hl> look that I like and looks great with all my stainless appliances. In short, buy this one and you won't be disappointed.

I did a lot of research before buying (we just had an expensive DiLonghi coffee maker die after only 14-15 months and they wouldn't stand behind it)In addition to the features, pricing and the fact that it's stainless, our main decision point for this one was the 3 year warranty. Can't beat it.We've been using it for about a month and we could not be happier!It's very simple to program and to operate. It makes really good coffee that's hot and stays hot -- the warmer plate is adjustable for temp, and there is a timer to keep the coffee hot up to 4 hours. Good capacity - <hl> 14 cups <hl> and also has a setting for a small brew; it's easy to fill and the pot does not drip (hooray!)Looks and feels like quality -- it has a sort of "retro" look that I like and looks great with all my stainless appliances. In short, buy this one and you won't be disappointed.


Question: What information is stamped on the bottom?

The salt shaker seems well made, and it's 18/8 stainless, according to the information stamped on the bottom. But it's from China, so only time will tell if that's true.My only complaint is this: the friggin' labels are nearly impossible to remove! I nearly broke a thumbnail getting off the clear brand label on the side of the container, and I had to soak the UPC label on the bottom for an hour before I could scratch it off with one of my remaining fingernails. Then it took 3 (three) treatments with Goo Be Gone to get the remaining glue off the canister. Why? Why? Why? Turned a good product into a PITA!

Answer: 18/8 stainless

<hl> The salt shaker seems well made, and it's 18/8 stainless , according to the information stamped on the bottom. <hl> But it's from China, so only time will tell if that's true. My only complaint is this: the friggin' labels are nearly impossible to remove! I nearly broke a thumbnail getting off the clear brand label on the side of the container, and I had to soak the UPC label on the bottom for an hour before I could scratch it off with one of my remaining fingernails. Then it took 3 (three) treatments with Goo Be Gone to get the remaining glue off the canister. Why? Why? Why? Turned a good product into a PITA!

The salt shaker seems well made, and it's <hl> 18/8 stainless <hl>, according to the information stamped on the bottom. But it's from China, so only time will tell if that's true.My only complaint is this: the friggin' labels are nearly impossible to remove! I nearly broke a thumbnail getting off the clear brand label on the side of the container, and I had to soak the UPC label on the bottom for an hour before I could scratch it off with one of my remaining fingernails. Then it took 3 (three) treatments with Goo Be Gone to get the remaining glue off the canister. Why? Why? Why? Turned a good product into a PITA!

The salt shaker seems well made, and it's <hl> 18/8 stainless <hl> , according to the information stamped on the bottom.


Question: What's the purpose of the space bag?

My fiancee' and I decided to move into together and although I have a huge walk in closet, I also have a lot of clothes and shoes. So the logical step was to get space bags to make space for his clothing. So I took down all my summer clothes packed them in the space bags, did the same with blankets/comforters I'm not using at the moment, and these bags did the job. I have SO much more space now and everything is neat and sealed. These bags are study, very easy to use and I loved the assorted sizes which really helped for those items I didn't need a big bag for -- so I definitely recommend. As always thanks to all those who left the reviews that helped me make my decision in purchasing these!

Answer: more space

My fiancee' and I decided to move into together and although I have a huge walk in closet, I also have a lot of clothes and shoes. So the logical step was to get space bags to make space for his clothing. So I took down all my summer clothes packed them in the space bags, did the same with blankets/comforters I'm not using at the moment, and these bags did the job. <hl> I have SO much more space now and everything is neat and sealed. <hl> These bags are study, very easy to use and I loved the assorted sizes which really helped for those items I didn't need a big bag for -- so I definitely recommend. As always thanks to all those who left the reviews that helped me make my decision in purchasing these!

My fiancee' and I decided to move into together and although I have a huge walk in closet, I also have a lot of clothes and shoes. So the logical step was to get space bags to make space for his clothing. So I took down all my summer clothes packed them in the space bags, did the same with blankets/comforters I'm not using at the moment, and these bags did the job. I have SO much <hl> more space <hl> now and everything is neat and sealed. These bags are study, very easy to use and I loved the assorted sizes which really helped for those items I didn't need a big bag for -- so I definitely recommend. As always thanks to all those who left the reviews that helped me make my decision in purchasing these!


Question: How many vanes did the writer fix?

I have an old home with vertical blinds that we've been talking about replacing for a few years, especially since several vanes were broken where they attach at the top.My handyman told me that Home Depot had repair kits (and they do, but contain extra hardware you may not need), but I never got around to addressing it.One day I'd had enough of these things falling down and Googled around and discovered these on Amazon.They are easy to apply and work perfectly.Some say they are a bit pricey for what they're made of, but the ease of use and sturdiness trumps that for me.I fixed over 10 vanes and they are all working perfectly (we have a LOT of vertical blinds).Great product!

Answer: over 10

I have an old home with vertical blinds that we've been talking about replacing for a few years, especially since several vanes were broken where they attach at the top. My handyman told me that Home Depot had repair kits (and they do, but contain extra hardware you may not need), but I never got around to addressing it. One day I'd had enough of these things falling down and Googled around and discovered these on Amazon. They are easy to apply and work perfectly. Some say they are a bit pricey for what they're made of, but the ease of use and sturdiness trumps that for me. <hl> I fixed over 10 vanes and they are all working perfectly (we have a LOT of vertical blinds).Great product! <hl>

I have an old home with vertical blinds that we've been talking about replacing for a few years, especially since several vanes were broken where they attach at the top.My handyman told me that Home Depot had repair kits (and they do, but contain extra hardware you may not need), but I never got around to addressing it.One day I'd had enough of these things falling down and Googled around and discovered these on Amazon.They are easy to apply and work perfectly.Some say they are a bit pricey for what they're made of, but the ease of use and sturdiness trumps that for me.I fixed <hl> over 10 <hl> vanes and they are all working perfectly (we have a LOT of vertical blinds).Great product!


Question: What else can you peel besides apples?

My wife and I pick our own honey crisp apples in the fall and we usually end up with quite a large "reserve", so she'll make pies and apple crisps and other deserts. Rather than try to peel apples by hand like we did in the past, we wanted something to speed up the process. Apple peeling (even with two people) can get pretty tedious if you're not really good at it.This peeler does a great job of that (can go through a dozen Apples in 3 or 4 minutes once you find a setting that works for your most common apple size), but one complaint I have is that it tends to take a lot of the apple with the skin if you're not careful. My wife and I ended up eating a bunch of the ends as we went along because it would shave thick chunks off either end. Not a big deal if you're at home but if you want to use this for a bakery or something it might lead to a fair amount of apple waste if you have a lot of apples that are not "symmetrical" or mostly round.That said it's sturdily built, looks pretty cool (like it belongs in an old-fashioned kitchen), and got through the first 4 dozen or so apples we tested on it without any mechanical problems. We'll see how it stands up to next fall's test / if any of the thiner parts break, etc. Will update if it does. If no update you can assume it's working great a year later.(Note: we have not tried it on potatoes.)

Answer: potatoes

My wife and I pick our own honey crisp apples in the fall and we usually end up with quite a large "reserve", so she'll make pies and apple crisps and other deserts. Rather than try to peel apples by hand like we did in the past, we wanted something to speed up the process. Apple peeling (even with two people) can get pretty tedious if you're not really good at it. This peeler does a great job of that (can go through a dozen Apples in 3 or 4 minutes once you find a setting that works for your most common apple size), but one complaint I have is that it tends to take a lot of the apple with the skin if you're not careful. My wife and I ended up eating a bunch of the ends as we went along because it would shave thick chunks off either end. Not a big deal if you're at home but if you want to use this for a bakery or something it might lead to a fair amount of apple waste if you have a lot of apples that are not "symmetrical" or mostly round. That said it's sturdily built, looks pretty cool (like it belongs in an old-fashioned kitchen), and got through the first 4 dozen or so apples we tested on it without any mechanical problems. We'll see how it stands up to next fall's test / if any of the thiner parts break, etc. Will update if it does. <hl> If no update you can assume it's working great a year later.(Note: we have not tried it on potatoes .) <hl>

My wife and I pick our own honey crisp apples in the fall and we usually end up with quite a large "reserve", so she'll make pies and apple crisps and other deserts. Rather than try to peel apples by hand like we did in the past, we wanted something to speed up the process. Apple peeling (even with two people) can get pretty tedious if you're not really good at it.This peeler does a great job of that (can go through a dozen Apples in 3 or 4 minutes once you find a setting that works for your most common apple size), but one complaint I have is that it tends to take a lot of the apple with the skin if you're not careful. My wife and I ended up eating a bunch of the ends as we went along because it would shave thick chunks off either end. Not a big deal if you're at home but if you want to use this for a bakery or something it might lead to a fair amount of apple waste if you have a lot of apples that are not "symmetrical" or mostly round.That said it's sturdily built, looks pretty cool (like it belongs in an old-fashioned kitchen), and got through the first 4 dozen or so apples we tested on it without any mechanical problems. We'll see how it stands up to next fall's test / if any of the thiner parts break, etc. Will update if it does. If no update you can assume it's working great a year later.(Note: we have not tried it on <hl> potatoes <hl>.)

If no update you can assume it's working great a year later.(Note: we have not tried it on <hl> potatoes <hl> .)


Question: What are the fan blades made of?

Westpointe 4-Inch High Velocity Fan (black): Reasonable price and VERY fast shipping. I have a black one, which does not appear to be the same fan as the colored ones (e.g. the black one is shown with 3 blades; the colored ones with four.) Colored, four inch, four blade metal fans that sure do look like those shown in this listing are sold at my local flea market for $7. So if there really are two different fans offered in this listing, there is a considerable difference in quality. The black one puts out more air than I anticipated; I can feel a breeze at 6 feet. It appears to be well constructed; the blades are not flimsy; it is heavy and stable (doesn't tip over); the front grid can easily be removed for cleaning and it is VERY quiet. While certainly far from being an engineering marvel, the motor looks like it might, with a little luck, last a full year.

Answer: metal

Westpointe 4-Inch High Velocity Fan (black): Reasonable price and VERY fast shipping. I have a black one, which does not appear to be the same fan as the colored ones (e.g. the black one is shown with 3 blades; the colored ones with four.) <hl> Colored, four inch, four blade metal fans that sure do look like those shown in this listing are sold at my local flea market for $7. <hl> So if there really are two different fans offered in this listing, there is a considerable difference in quality. The black one puts out more air than I anticipated; I can feel a breeze at 6 feet. It appears to be well constructed; the blades are not flimsy; it is heavy and stable (doesn't tip over); the front grid can easily be removed for cleaning and it is VERY quiet. While certainly far from being an engineering marvel, the motor looks like it might, with a little luck, last a full year.

Westpointe 4-Inch High Velocity Fan (black): Reasonable price and VERY fast shipping. I have a black one, which does not appear to be the same fan as the colored ones (e.g. the black one is shown with 3 blades; the colored ones with four.) Colored, four inch, four blade <hl> metal <hl> fans that sure do look like those shown in this listing are sold at my local flea market for $7. So if there really are two different fans offered in this listing, there is a considerable difference in quality. The black one puts out more air than I anticipated; I can feel a breeze at 6 feet. It appears to be well constructed; the blades are not flimsy; it is heavy and stable (doesn't tip over); the front grid can easily be removed for cleaning and it is VERY quiet. While certainly far from being an engineering marvel, the motor looks like it might, with a little luck, last a full year.


Question: What color are the light of the device that are to bright?

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

Answer: blue/green

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

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


Question: How does the author describe their vacuum?

I have not bought a vacuum in many decades so maybe I am easy to impress. However, this machine is amazing. It was easy to assemble, the attachments are logical and it is quiet for a vacuum.It became obvious how great this vacuum is when I went over areas I had just cleaned with my old vacuum. Everything looks better. We have a lot of tile floors and this handles those as well as carpets. The dirt cup is super easy and neat to empty.I did struggle using this to clean our 15 carpeted steps to the second floor. The hose is very tight on the new machine and I hit myself on the head a few times by pulling the vacuum over. This is mostly a learning curve issue and I do not hold it against the machine.I defy anyone to find a better vacuum for 80$. It is amazing.

Answer: amazing

However, this machine is amazing .

I have not bought a vacuum in many decades so maybe I am easy to impress. <hl> However, this machine is amazing . <hl> It was easy to assemble, the attachments are logical and it is quiet for a vacuum. It became obvious how great this vacuum is when I went over areas I had just cleaned with my old vacuum. Everything looks better. We have a lot of tile floors and this handles those as well as carpets. The dirt cup is super easy and neat to empty. I did struggle using this to clean our 15 carpeted steps to the second floor. The hose is very tight on the new machine and I hit myself on the head a few times by pulling the vacuum over. This is mostly a learning curve issue and I do not hold it against the machine. I defy anyone to find a better vacuum for 80$. It is amazing.

I have not bought a vacuum in many decades so maybe I am easy to impress. However, this machine is <hl> amazing <hl>. It was easy to assemble, the attachments are logical and it is quiet for a vacuum.It became obvious how great this vacuum is when I went over areas I had just cleaned with my old vacuum. Everything looks better. We have a lot of tile floors and this handles those as well as carpets. The dirt cup is super easy and neat to empty.I did struggle using this to clean our 15 carpeted steps to the second floor. The hose is very tight on the new machine and I hit myself on the head a few times by pulling the vacuum over. This is mostly a learning curve issue and I do not hold it against the machine.I defy anyone to find a better vacuum for 80$. It is amazing.

However, this machine is <hl> amazing <hl> .


Question: Which kitchen tool is a little stiff?

My grandkids love to help in the kitchen so I thought this would be a good set to use for their hands. The mixing bowl is decent quality, as is the wisk. The spatula is a little stiff and the labels for the measurements on the measuring spoons and cup are hard to read. However, the spoons are useable. The cup is all in ml/cc's! How does that help in the typical American kitchen? The cookie cutters are dull and aren't straight up and down, are sloped inward as you cut, not sure why. There are a dozen of them, mostly identifiable.We'll continue to use most of the stuff, but the rest are bathtub toys.

Answer: spatula

My grandkids love to help in the kitchen so I thought this would be a good set to use for their hands. The mixing bowl is decent quality, as is the wisk. <hl> The spatula is a little stiff and the labels for the measurements on the measuring spoons and cup are hard to read. <hl> However, the spoons are useable. The cup is all in ml/cc's! How does that help in the typical American kitchen? The cookie cutters are dull and aren't straight up and down, are sloped inward as you cut, not sure why. There are a dozen of them, mostly identifiable. We'll continue to use most of the stuff, but the rest are bathtub toys.

My grandkids love to help in the kitchen so I thought this would be a good set to use for their hands. The mixing bowl is decent quality, as is the wisk. The <hl> spatula <hl> is a little stiff and the labels for the measurements on the measuring spoons and cup are hard to read. However, the spoons are useable. The cup is all in ml/cc's! How does that help in the typical American kitchen? The cookie cutters are dull and aren't straight up and down, are sloped inward as you cut, not sure why. There are a dozen of them, mostly identifiable.We'll continue to use most of the stuff, but the rest are bathtub toys.


Question: Why did you buy this model of tv mount?

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

Answer: I needed something stylish but strong to go with a wall-mounted flat panel TV and this fit the bill perfectly.

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

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


Question: Do not put the pads in the dryer because what might happen?

i like using a steamer on hardwood floors as it really cleans them without using chemicals. i don't like using vinegar and water either as i think it leaves the floors looking dull. this steamer works, but there are better ones out there. i didn't like the way the pads attach to the steamer. you have to be careful when laundering. i wouldn't put them in the dryer because if they shrink, they are not going to fit. i have used other rags (diaper cloths) with the steamer, but if the material is too thin, i felt it didn't work as well. i prefer some of the newer designed shark steamers over this one. i like the shape and design of the pads better. you don't have to worry about them staying in place as with this one.

Answer: they shrink

i like using a steamer on hardwood floors as it really cleans them without using chemicals. i don't like using vinegar and water either as i think it leaves the floors looking dull. this steamer works, but there are better ones out there. i didn't like the way the pads attach to the steamer. you have to be careful when laundering. <hl> i wouldn't put them in the dryer because if they shrink , they are not going to fit. <hl> i have used other rags (diaper cloths) with the steamer, but if the material is too thin, i felt it didn't work as well. i prefer some of the newer designed shark steamers over this one. i like the shape and design of the pads better. you don't have to worry about them staying in place as with this one.

i like using a steamer on hardwood floors as it really cleans them without using chemicals. i don't like using vinegar and water either as i think it leaves the floors looking dull. this steamer works, but there are better ones out there. i didn't like the way the pads attach to the steamer. you have to be careful when laundering. i wouldn't put them in the dryer because if <hl> they shrink <hl>, they are not going to fit. i have used other rags (diaper cloths) with the steamer, but if the material is too thin, i felt it didn't work as well. i prefer some of the newer designed shark steamers over this one. i like the shape and design of the pads better. you don't have to worry about them staying in place as with this one.

i wouldn't put them in the dryer because if <hl> they shrink <hl> , they are not going to fit.


Question: What fresh produce did the user seal before they went limp and squishy?

I charged this up for over a day before using it. Despite the boxes of food that had been in my kitchen for weeks, I knew that RIGHT THEN all my food would go BAD if I didn't VACUUM SEAL it IMMEDIATELY. But I waited. And once it was charged, oh boy, did I have fun I initially sealed all my jars of pasta, rice, grains, beans, and dried fruit. I got through nearly 2 dozen jars (wide mouth mason jars, I used the wide mouth jar sealer) before the vacuum died and I had to recharge. Fast forward to day two, after charging for another day, I got through another 20 or so jars. I vacuum sealed more of my nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and other pantry goods that aren't used often. I've been using it for produce too. I sealed some broccoli and blueberries (in separate jars) that had been purchased at the grocery store a few days prior. You know how quickly broccoli and blueberries go limp and squishy. These only had about 1or 2 days left max before turning to gross. Well, I cut up the broccoli into edible chunks, filled a jar, and sealed it. 4-5 days later, I opened it up, dumped into a bowl, and made delicious steamed broccoli. Same with the blueberries.Since that first test, I've used it for grapes (put half in a sealed jar, half are immediately washed and eaten). When I buy a pepper I cut it into slices and put them in a jar, and keep it sealed, only pulling out a few at a time for wraps or salads. This extends the peppers to about 2 weeks before getting slimy. This gadget will definitely help me prepare meals more quickly. I plan on buying a week or more worth of vegetables at a time, and sealing up enough at a time for one meal.I've used it on jars of Mean Green juice too. It's fascinating to see the foam head on the juice expand and rise up as you suck the air out. Husband said the juice tasted quite fresh the next morning. I usually make his juice the night before, so he's used to juice that's 12 hours old or more.This works directly on top of the wide mouth jar sealer, no tube required. Lasts long time, makes a great vacuum. I love this product.

Answer: broccoli and blueberries

I charged this up for over a day before using it. Despite the boxes of food that had been in my kitchen for weeks, I knew that RIGHT THEN all my food would go BAD if I didn't VACUUM SEAL it IMMEDIATELY. But I waited. And once it was charged, oh boy, did I have fun I initially sealed all my jars of pasta, rice, grains, beans, and dried fruit. I got through nearly 2 dozen jars (wide mouth mason jars, I used the wide mouth jar sealer) before the vacuum died and I had to recharge. Fast forward to day two, after charging for another day, I got through another 20 or so jars. I vacuum sealed more of my nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and other pantry goods that aren't used often. I've been using it for produce too. <hl> I sealed some broccoli and blueberries (in separate jars) that had been purchased at the grocery store a few days prior. <hl> You know how quickly broccoli and blueberries go limp and squishy. These only had about 1or 2 days left max before turning to gross. Well, I cut up the broccoli into edible chunks, filled a jar, and sealed it. 4-5 days later, I opened it up, dumped into a bowl, and made delicious steamed broccoli. Same with the blueberries. Since that first test, I've used it for grapes (put half in a sealed jar, half are immediately washed and eaten). When I buy a pepper I cut it into slices and put them in a jar, and keep it sealed, only pulling out a few at a time for wraps or salads. This extends the peppers to about 2 weeks before getting slimy. This gadget will definitely help me prepare meals more quickly. I plan on buying a week or more worth of vegetables at a time, and sealing up enough at a time for one meal. I've used it on jars of Mean Green juice too. It's fascinating to see the foam head on the juice expand and rise up as you suck the air out. Husband said the juice tasted quite fresh the next morning. I usually make his juice the night before, so he's used to juice that's 12 hours old or more. This works directly on top of the wide mouth jar sealer, no tube required. Lasts long time, makes a great vacuum. I love this product.

I charged this up for over a day before using it. Despite the boxes of food that had been in my kitchen for weeks, I knew that RIGHT THEN all my food would go BAD if I didn't VACUUM SEAL it IMMEDIATELY. But I waited. And once it was charged, oh boy, did I have fun I initially sealed all my jars of pasta, rice, grains, beans, and dried fruit. I got through nearly 2 dozen jars (wide mouth mason jars, I used the wide mouth jar sealer) before the vacuum died and I had to recharge. Fast forward to day two, after charging for another day, I got through another 20 or so jars. I vacuum sealed more of my nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and other pantry goods that aren't used often. I've been using it for produce too. I sealed some <hl> broccoli and blueberries <hl> (in separate jars) that had been purchased at the grocery store a few days prior. You know how quickly broccoli and blueberries go limp and squishy. These only had about 1or 2 days left max before turning to gross. Well, I cut up the broccoli into edible chunks, filled a jar, and sealed it. 4-5 days later, I opened it up, dumped into a bowl, and made delicious steamed broccoli. Same with the blueberries.Since that first test, I've used it for grapes (put half in a sealed jar, half are immediately washed and eaten). When I buy a pepper I cut it into slices and put them in a jar, and keep it sealed, only pulling out a few at a time for wraps or salads. This extends the peppers to about 2 weeks before getting slimy. This gadget will definitely help me prepare meals more quickly. I plan on buying a week or more worth of vegetables at a time, and sealing up enough at a time for one meal.I've used it on jars of Mean Green juice too. It's fascinating to see the foam head on the juice expand and rise up as you suck the air out. Husband said the juice tasted quite fresh the next morning. I usually make his juice the night before, so he's used to juice that's 12 hours old or more.This works directly on top of the wide mouth jar sealer, no tube required. Lasts long time, makes a great vacuum. I love this product.


Question: What color is the cooktop base?

We have a convection cooktop that I love. I got this for when we are cooking for a big crowd, need something portable or I am doing canning/pressure canning. With the pressure canning, the weight of the filled canner makes me not want to risk my cooktop per the canner's instruction.This burner is big! The rings shown on the top are spprox. 9" in diameter. Width-wise the flat surface is about 12". From front to back, the flat surface is approx. 10". The silver colored base extends a tad further all the way around and provides a very solid support.I cook in cast iron and Le Creuset cookware. This cooktop brings water to a boil rapidly and adjusts temperature quickly(just beware that cast iron/dipped iron holds heat so won't cool down as quickly as other induction-compatible cookware).I have no problem fitting my largest skillet, full sized le Creuset stockpot (20 quart) or pressure canner on this burner.I'd give it one more star if it wasn't so loud. It has a fan that is pretty noticeably loud(to be expected I guess) but also the controls to turn the heat up or down can be heard at the other end of the house. Could be a plus or minus for some, for us- I'd prefer something a little quieter.Great cooktop for the price and we use it almost everyday for something and it has been a workhorse. Def. recommend.

Answer: silver

We have a convection cooktop that I love. I got this for when we are cooking for a big crowd, need something portable or I am doing canning/pressure canning. With the pressure canning, the weight of the filled canner makes me not want to risk my cooktop per the canner's instruction. This burner is big! The rings shown on the top are spprox. 9" in diameter. Width-wise the flat surface is about 12". From front to back, the flat surface is approx. 10". <hl> The silver colored base extends a tad further all the way around and provides a very solid support. <hl> I cook in cast iron and Le Creuset cookware. This cooktop brings water to a boil rapidly and adjusts temperature quickly(just beware that cast iron/dipped iron holds heat so won't cool down as quickly as other induction-compatible cookware).I have no problem fitting my largest skillet, full sized le Creuset stockpot (20 quart) or pressure canner on this burner. I'd give it one more star if it wasn't so loud. It has a fan that is pretty noticeably loud(to be expected I guess) but also the controls to turn the heat up or down can be heard at the other end of the house. Could be a plus or minus for some, for us- I'd prefer something a little quieter. Great cooktop for the price and we use it almost everyday for something and it has been a workhorse. Def. recommend.

We have a convection cooktop that I love. I got this for when we are cooking for a big crowd, need something portable or I am doing canning/pressure canning. With the pressure canning, the weight of the filled canner makes me not want to risk my cooktop per the canner's instruction.This burner is big! The rings shown on the top are spprox. 9" in diameter. Width-wise the flat surface is about 12". From front to back, the flat surface is approx. 10". The <hl> silver <hl> colored base extends a tad further all the way around and provides a very solid support.I cook in cast iron and Le Creuset cookware. This cooktop brings water to a boil rapidly and adjusts temperature quickly(just beware that cast iron/dipped iron holds heat so won't cool down as quickly as other induction-compatible cookware).I have no problem fitting my largest skillet, full sized le Creuset stockpot (20 quart) or pressure canner on this burner.I'd give it one more star if it wasn't so loud. It has a fan that is pretty noticeably loud(to be expected I guess) but also the controls to turn the heat up or down can be heard at the other end of the house. Could be a plus or minus for some, for us- I'd prefer something a little quieter.Great cooktop for the price and we use it almost everyday for something and it has been a workhorse. Def. recommend.


Question: How old is the Cuisinart?

I was excited to have one machine to make espresso and coffee in a compact size at a reasonable price. Be warned - you get what you pay for. We have had the machine about three months now and we are starting to have some issues with it. The espresso carafe is cracked and it was never dropped or mishandled. The cost to replace it is outrageous. In general, it takes 20 minutes to brew a full pot of coffee and the temperature is never consistent. The coffee pot spills everywhere when you pour due to the venting on the lid. It is pretty easy to clean. But the whole design is odd/poor overall. I am not very pleased with it as a whole. I will not buy another one of these. I will buck up and buy a more expensive one with better features.Just an update. The coffee maker suddenly stopped working completely. We cleaned it repeatedly on a regular basis and have no idea what the problem is. The espresso make still works. I pulled out the old Cuisinart and it works like a charm, even at five years old. You really do get what you pay for. After we get back from vacation, I will be looking for a higher quality dual machine that will hopefully last more than three months. Buyer beware.

Answer: five years

I was excited to have one machine to make espresso and coffee in a compact size at a reasonable price. Be warned - you get what you pay for. We have had the machine about three months now and we are starting to have some issues with it. The espresso carafe is cracked and it was never dropped or mishandled. The cost to replace it is outrageous. In general, it takes 20 minutes to brew a full pot of coffee and the temperature is never consistent. The coffee pot spills everywhere when you pour due to the venting on the lid. It is pretty easy to clean. But the whole design is odd/poor overall. I am not very pleased with it as a whole. I will not buy another one of these. I will buck up and buy a more expensive one with better features. Just an update. The coffee maker suddenly stopped working completely. We cleaned it repeatedly on a regular basis and have no idea what the problem is. The espresso make still works. <hl> I pulled out the old Cuisinart and it works like a charm, even at five years old. <hl> You really do get what you pay for. After we get back from vacation, I will be looking for a higher quality dual machine that will hopefully last more than three months. Buyer beware.

I was excited to have one machine to make espresso and coffee in a compact size at a reasonable price. Be warned - you get what you pay for. We have had the machine about three months now and we are starting to have some issues with it. The espresso carafe is cracked and it was never dropped or mishandled. The cost to replace it is outrageous. In general, it takes 20 minutes to brew a full pot of coffee and the temperature is never consistent. The coffee pot spills everywhere when you pour due to the venting on the lid. It is pretty easy to clean. But the whole design is odd/poor overall. I am not very pleased with it as a whole. I will not buy another one of these. I will buck up and buy a more expensive one with better features.Just an update. The coffee maker suddenly stopped working completely. We cleaned it repeatedly on a regular basis and have no idea what the problem is. The espresso make still works. I pulled out the old Cuisinart and it works like a charm, even at <hl> five years <hl> old. You really do get what you pay for. After we get back from vacation, I will be looking for a higher quality dual machine that will hopefully last more than three months. Buyer beware.


Question: how long does it take to dry the comforter

I got this comforter in a twin size for my son's bed. Due to allergies in our family, I choose to avoid goose down in all of my family's bedding. This comforter is very soft to the touch and comfortable. Washing it was a breeze. Drying took a little extra time but it emerged from the dryer in great shape with no bunching. This comforter is about medium thickness - it provides nice warmth but since it is not super thick, you may need additional blankets for a very cold night. Overall, this is a wonderful comforter - it looks beautiful and is super cozy, and I don't need to worry about it aggravating allergies!A sample was provided for review.

Answer: extra time

I got this comforter in a twin size for my son's bed. Due to allergies in our family, I choose to avoid goose down in all of my family's bedding. This comforter is very soft to the touch and comfortable. Washing it was a breeze. <hl> Drying took a little extra time but it emerged from the dryer in great shape with no bunching. <hl> This comforter is about medium thickness - it provides nice warmth but since it is not super thick, you may need additional blankets for a very cold night. Overall, this is a wonderful comforter - it looks beautiful and is super cozy, and I don't need to worry about it aggravating allergies!A sample was provided for review.

I got this comforter in a twin size for my son's bed. Due to allergies in our family, I choose to avoid goose down in all of my family's bedding. This comforter is very soft to the touch and comfortable. Washing it was a breeze. Drying took a little <hl> extra time <hl> but it emerged from the dryer in great shape with no bunching. This comforter is about medium thickness - it provides nice warmth but since it is not super thick, you may need additional blankets for a very cold night. Overall, this is a wonderful comforter - it looks beautiful and is super cozy, and I don't need to worry about it aggravating allergies!A sample was provided for review.


Question: What did the author purchase?

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

Answer: mattress protector

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

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


Question: How often do they vacuum?

I have four dogs and three cats and vacuuming is something I need to do daily to keep my house hair free and clean. I was able to assemble this in less then 5 minutes, and only needed one screwdriver for the one screw. The vacuum sucks up hair, dirt, fuzz and bird seed from my parrot with ease, and I love the auto cord feature- that is a blessing! The canister empties easy as well.I have read reviews about this, and there seems to be a flaw with the belt, but I have been using it for 2 weeks now daily, and so far working perfect. As always if my opioion or any issues come up I will update this review, but so far super happy with this vacuum... A good Vacuum is a must, especially with pets and allergies :)* Update Sept 17th, 2011 * Its been a couple months since I received and my vacuum is still running great! I use daily to clean up after my dogs, cats and parrot.. It picks up hair, dirt ( on my tile floors ) and bird seed. No issues with belt, or any issues period! Very Very happy with this vacuum-

Answer: daily

<hl> I have four dogs and three cats and vacuuming is something I need to do daily to keep my house hair free and clean. <hl> I was able to assemble this in less then 5 minutes, and only needed one screwdriver for the one screw. The vacuum sucks up hair, dirt, fuzz and bird seed from my parrot with ease, and I love the auto cord feature- that is a blessing! The canister empties easy as well. I have read reviews about this, and there seems to be a flaw with the belt, but I have been using it for 2 weeks now daily, and so far working perfect. As always if my opioion or any issues come up I will update this review, but so far super happy with this vacuum... A good Vacuum is a must, especially with pets and allergies :) * Update Sept 17th, 2011 * Its been a couple months since I received and my vacuum is still running great! I use daily to clean up after my dogs, cats and parrot.. It picks up hair, dirt ( on my tile floors ) and bird seed. No issues with belt, or any issues period! Very Very happy with this vacuum-

I have four dogs and three cats and vacuuming is something I need to do <hl> daily <hl> to keep my house hair free and clean. I was able to assemble this in less then 5 minutes, and only needed one screwdriver for the one screw. The vacuum sucks up hair, dirt, fuzz and bird seed from my parrot with ease, and I love the auto cord feature- that is a blessing! The canister empties easy as well.I have read reviews about this, and there seems to be a flaw with the belt, but I have been using it for 2 weeks now daily, and so far working perfect. As always if my opioion or any issues come up I will update this review, but so far super happy with this vacuum... A good Vacuum is a must, especially with pets and allergies :)* Update Sept 17th, 2011 * Its been a couple months since I received and my vacuum is still running great! I use daily to clean up after my dogs, cats and parrot.. It picks up hair, dirt ( on my tile floors ) and bird seed. No issues with belt, or any issues period! Very Very happy with this vacuum-


Question: How much was paid for the knife?

Yes, it's a little flimsy, but on the whole it's been working great for us, after several months of daily use. With the benefit of the other reviews (thanks!), I knew to order the longer bread knife, and despite its shaky appearance it has been holding up very well. I love the removable crumb catcher! And for us, the slices are even and the size is fine. We purchased this to replace an old plastic model on uneven raised legs and are much happier with this design. Although it's rather long, the low profile actually makes it easier to use and less of a storage problem than our previous slicer. I'd call it a good buy.Update, about a year later: The enthusiastic slicer in our family has managed to knock off one of the plastic strips, but that's easy enough to work around so doesn't create a problem. Most of the wood strips have become detached though, so something needs to be done. My handy husband wants to reattach them with tiny nails, but my solution is just to buy another one. Well over a year's worth of solid performance doesn't seem unreasonable for $15, so although we'd be happier if it were more durable, we like the way it works otherwise and I don't see any better options so am about to just order one more.

Answer: $15

Yes, it's a little flimsy, but on the whole it's been working great for us, after several months of daily use. With the benefit of the other reviews (thanks!), I knew to order the longer bread knife, and despite its shaky appearance it has been holding up very well. I love the removable crumb catcher! And for us, the slices are even and the size is fine. We purchased this to replace an old plastic model on uneven raised legs and are much happier with this design. Although it's rather long, the low profile actually makes it easier to use and less of a storage problem than our previous slicer. I'd call it a good buy. Update, about a year later: The enthusiastic slicer in our family has managed to knock off one of the plastic strips, but that's easy enough to work around so doesn't create a problem. Most of the wood strips have become detached though, so something needs to be done. My handy husband wants to reattach them with tiny nails, but my solution is just to buy another one. <hl> Well over a year's worth of solid performance doesn't seem unreasonable for $15 , so although we'd be happier if it were more durable, we like the way it works otherwise and I don't see any better options so am about to just order one more. <hl>

Yes, it's a little flimsy, but on the whole it's been working great for us, after several months of daily use. With the benefit of the other reviews (thanks!), I knew to order the longer bread knife, and despite its shaky appearance it has been holding up very well. I love the removable crumb catcher! And for us, the slices are even and the size is fine. We purchased this to replace an old plastic model on uneven raised legs and are much happier with this design. Although it's rather long, the low profile actually makes it easier to use and less of a storage problem than our previous slicer. I'd call it a good buy.Update, about a year later: The enthusiastic slicer in our family has managed to knock off one of the plastic strips, but that's easy enough to work around so doesn't create a problem. Most of the wood strips have become detached though, so something needs to be done. My handy husband wants to reattach them with tiny nails, but my solution is just to buy another one. Well over a year's worth of solid performance doesn't seem unreasonable for <hl> $15 <hl>, so although we'd be happier if it were more durable, we like the way it works otherwise and I don't see any better options so am about to just order one more.

Well over a year's worth of solid performance doesn't seem unreasonable for <hl> $15 <hl> , so although we'd be happier if it were more durable, we like the way it works otherwise and I don't see any better options so am about to just order one more.


Question: What part breaks

Unfortunately, it all too often does not work properly. The round footprint is interesting, not over sized and the corded separate base is a definite advantage. It does boil water quickly when it actually connects.Shortly after I received the hot pot, the spring hinge of the lid stopped springing. It was stuck in an awkwardly angled position and took a lot of effort to get it aligned again. The lid has not created a tight seal since it was relatively new, so the automatic shut off often function does not work well. Since I am always in the kitchen when I boil the water, this has not been an issue. What is always an issue, though, is that the pour spout allows water to pour out the sides as opposed to a single stream out of the spout. Therefore, I have to lift the lid which of course has become heated with the boiling water.The last few days, I have encountered an additional problem with the Chef's Choice 675 Hot Pot. The on/off switch now does not always stay on so I cannot do other tasks in the kitchen but must stand next to the hot pot and try to get the on/off switch to stay on. I called the Chef's Choice customer service number and learned that my option is to send them the hot pot and they will take a look to determine if it can be fixed. They will then tell me if it can be fixed or if I must purchase another Hot Pot. I asked why I should send it to them since they wouldn't give me a repair cost and received no real response other than that's what I can do because I've had it longer than a year. I was unable to receive any cost estimate from the representative because she said she has no idea what is wrong with the pot. I assume that most people do this and then the manufacturer simply disposes of the faulty pots into a landfill and the customer is told they need to purchase another pot, but I'm not willing to do that. I will find a non-electric use for this Chef's Choice 675 pot and purchase a rival model that I sent my dad 2 years ago. That one cost less than half of this product and it works perfectly several times a day.

Answer: spring hinge of the lid

Unfortunately, it all too often does not work properly. The round footprint is interesting, not over sized and the corded separate base is a definite advantage. It does boil water quickly when it actually connects. <hl> Shortly after I received the hot pot, the spring hinge of the lid stopped springing. <hl> It was stuck in an awkwardly angled position and took a lot of effort to get it aligned again. The lid has not created a tight seal since it was relatively new, so the automatic shut off often function does not work well. Since I am always in the kitchen when I boil the water, this has not been an issue. What is always an issue, though, is that the pour spout allows water to pour out the sides as opposed to a single stream out of the spout. Therefore, I have to lift the lid which of course has become heated with the boiling water. The last few days, I have encountered an additional problem with the Chef's Choice 675 Hot Pot. The on/off switch now does not always stay on so I cannot do other tasks in the kitchen but must stand next to the hot pot and try to get the on/off switch to stay on. I called the Chef's Choice customer service number and learned that my option is to send them the hot pot and they will take a look to determine if it can be fixed. They will then tell me if it can be fixed or if I must purchase another Hot Pot. I asked why I should send it to them since they wouldn't give me a repair cost and received no real response other than that's what I can do because I've had it longer than a year. I was unable to receive any cost estimate from the representative because she said she has no idea what is wrong with the pot. I assume that most people do this and then the manufacturer simply disposes of the faulty pots into a landfill and the customer is told they need to purchase another pot, but I'm not willing to do that. I will find a non-electric use for this Chef's Choice 675 pot and purchase a rival model that I sent my dad 2 years ago. That one cost less than half of this product and it works perfectly several times a day.

Unfortunately, it all too often does not work properly. The round footprint is interesting, not over sized and the corded separate base is a definite advantage. It does boil water quickly when it actually connects.Shortly after I received the hot pot, the <hl> spring hinge of the lid <hl> stopped springing. It was stuck in an awkwardly angled position and took a lot of effort to get it aligned again. The lid has not created a tight seal since it was relatively new, so the automatic shut off often function does not work well. Since I am always in the kitchen when I boil the water, this has not been an issue. What is always an issue, though, is that the pour spout allows water to pour out the sides as opposed to a single stream out of the spout. Therefore, I have to lift the lid which of course has become heated with the boiling water.The last few days, I have encountered an additional problem with the Chef's Choice 675 Hot Pot. The on/off switch now does not always stay on so I cannot do other tasks in the kitchen but must stand next to the hot pot and try to get the on/off switch to stay on. I called the Chef's Choice customer service number and learned that my option is to send them the hot pot and they will take a look to determine if it can be fixed. They will then tell me if it can be fixed or if I must purchase another Hot Pot. I asked why I should send it to them since they wouldn't give me a repair cost and received no real response other than that's what I can do because I've had it longer than a year. I was unable to receive any cost estimate from the representative because she said she has no idea what is wrong with the pot. I assume that most people do this and then the manufacturer simply disposes of the faulty pots into a landfill and the customer is told they need to purchase another pot, but I'm not willing to do that. I will find a non-electric use for this Chef's Choice 675 pot and purchase a rival model that I sent my dad 2 years ago. That one cost less than half of this product and it works perfectly several times a day.


Question: Who was the product bought for?

I bought this fan a year ago when my elderly dog couldn't handle temperature in the house greater than 75 degrees. Either we ran the A/C all day just for him or we put a fan near his bed. I didn't want to run up my electric bill when it wasn't really that hot so I decided to try a fan. He liked it but whenever he went to a different room in the house I had to unplug and plug the fan each time. That got annoying real quick so I went out to buy a battery powered fan, something grab n' go. Turns out there aren't any except this one, not that I was able to locate. Batteries can be expensive but nothing compared to running the A/C. I put it near his bed and turned it on low. This fan ran for hours every day without a problem. I loved that it was convenient for me and made him comfortable. It got us through the summer and then I packed it away. It's back out again working as well as ever even though our dog is no longer around to enjoy it (he passed away last month at 18 yrs old).Oh, another thing I really like about this fan is that it folds up very narrow, easily slips into tight spaces for storage and is easy to tilt. Love that is has a handle. I wasn't expecting to like this fan more than the Vornado but it's now the one I go to first when the temps heat up.

Answer: elderly dog

<hl> I bought this fan a year ago when my elderly dog couldn't handle temperature in the house greater than 75 degrees. <hl> Either we ran the A/C all day just for him or we put a fan near his bed. I didn't want to run up my electric bill when it wasn't really that hot so I decided to try a fan. He liked it but whenever he went to a different room in the house I had to unplug and plug the fan each time. That got annoying real quick so I went out to buy a battery powered fan, something grab n' go. Turns out there aren't any except this one, not that I was able to locate. Batteries can be expensive but nothing compared to running the A/C. I put it near his bed and turned it on low. This fan ran for hours every day without a problem. I loved that it was convenient for me and made him comfortable. It got us through the summer and then I packed it away. It's back out again working as well as ever even though our dog is no longer around to enjoy it (he passed away last month at 18 yrs old).Oh, another thing I really like about this fan is that it folds up very narrow, easily slips into tight spaces for storage and is easy to tilt. Love that is has a handle. I wasn't expecting to like this fan more than the Vornado but it's now the one I go to first when the temps heat up.

I bought this fan a year ago when my <hl> elderly dog <hl> couldn't handle temperature in the house greater than 75 degrees. Either we ran the A/C all day just for him or we put a fan near his bed. I didn't want to run up my electric bill when it wasn't really that hot so I decided to try a fan. He liked it but whenever he went to a different room in the house I had to unplug and plug the fan each time. That got annoying real quick so I went out to buy a battery powered fan, something grab n' go. Turns out there aren't any except this one, not that I was able to locate. Batteries can be expensive but nothing compared to running the A/C. I put it near his bed and turned it on low. This fan ran for hours every day without a problem. I loved that it was convenient for me and made him comfortable. It got us through the summer and then I packed it away. It's back out again working as well as ever even though our dog is no longer around to enjoy it (he passed away last month at 18 yrs old).Oh, another thing I really like about this fan is that it folds up very narrow, easily slips into tight spaces for storage and is easy to tilt. Love that is has a handle. I wasn't expecting to like this fan more than the Vornado but it's now the one I go to first when the temps heat up.


Question: What did the author use to treat the product?

I was at first very impressed with the cutting board. After I had it for a few months, the planks began to separate on one side. It warped; and I was faithfully wiping it with cutting board oil after each use, and I never submerged it into the water. I would not recommend wood for a cutting board, go with the white poly cutting boards instead. I ended up purchasing a Stanton Trading 15 by 20 by 1/2-Inch Cutting Board later on. It's much better.

Answer: cutting board oil

I was at first very impressed with the cutting board. After I had it for a few months, the planks began to separate on one side. <hl> It warped; and I was faithfully wiping it with cutting board oil after each use, and I never submerged it into the water. <hl> I would not recommend wood for a cutting board, go with the white poly cutting boards instead. I ended up purchasing a Stanton Trading 15 by 20 by 1/2-Inch Cutting Board later on. It's much better.

I was at first very impressed with the cutting board. After I had it for a few months, the planks began to separate on one side. It warped; and I was faithfully wiping it with <hl> cutting board oil <hl> after each use, and I never submerged it into the water. I would not recommend wood for a cutting board, go with the white poly cutting boards instead. I ended up purchasing a Stanton Trading 15 by 20 by 1/2-Inch Cutting Board later on. It's much better.


Question: How is the cleaning?

I end up replacing my cheap plastic cutting boards way more often than I'd like. They get warped and slide around on the counter, I get mad, throw them away, and order a new set. So I decided it was time to be a grown-up and buy one that cost more but would last longer.After reading tons of reviews (including ones in Cook's Illustrated) I broke down and shelled out the cash for this one. And I'm so glad I did.1. Its gorgeous. How many cutting boards can you say that about? So pretty that it stays out on my kitchen island all the time. And even the cut marks give it character.2. Its heavy. Which means no sliding or slipping.3. Its easy to clean. Wipe and done.

Answer: Its easy to clean. Wipe and done.

Its easy to clean. Wipe and done.

I end up replacing my cheap plastic cutting boards way more often than I'd like. They get warped and slide around on the counter, I get mad, throw them away, and order a new set. So I decided it was time to be a grown-up and buy one that cost more but would last longer. After reading tons of reviews (including ones in Cook's Illustrated) I broke down and shelled out the cash for this one. And I'm so glad I did.1. Its gorgeous. How many cutting boards can you say that about? So pretty that it stays out on my kitchen island all the time. And even the cut marks give it character.2. Its heavy. Which means no sliding or slipping.3. <hl> Its easy to clean. Wipe and done. <hl>

I end up replacing my cheap plastic cutting boards way more often than I'd like. They get warped and slide around on the counter, I get mad, throw them away, and order a new set. So I decided it was time to be a grown-up and buy one that cost more but would last longer.After reading tons of reviews (including ones in Cook's Illustrated) I broke down and shelled out the cash for this one. And I'm so glad I did.1. Its gorgeous. How many cutting boards can you say that about? So pretty that it stays out on my kitchen island all the time. And even the cut marks give it character.2. Its heavy. Which means no sliding or slipping.3. <hl> Its easy to clean. Wipe and done. <hl>