Question: what is the persons favorite type of coffee?

The Primula Coffee Brew Buddy Single Cup Coffee Maker promises convenience and that it delivers. But I'd also like a decent cup o' joe, thank you. I tried this with my favorite French Roast expecting this to be like the "socks" popular in Latin America. I used what I thought was a generous measure and was careful that my water was boiling hot. I poured as slowly as I could, but this is more of soaked coffee than drip coffee so my coffee (after repeated tries) tastes as muddy as a camping trip.Think this might be great for brewing tea, so I'll hang on to it for the next time I'm sick

Answer: French Roast

The Primula Coffee Brew Buddy Single Cup Coffee Maker promises convenience and that it delivers. But I'd also like a decent cup o' joe, thank you. <hl> I tried this with my favorite French Roast expecting this to be like the "socks" popular in Latin America. <hl> I used what I thought was a generous measure and was careful that my water was boiling hot. I poured as slowly as I could, but this is more of soaked coffee than drip coffee so my coffee (after repeated tries) tastes as muddy as a camping trip. Think this might be great for brewing tea, so I'll hang on to it for the next time I'm sick

The Primula Coffee Brew Buddy Single Cup Coffee Maker promises convenience and that it delivers. But I'd also like a decent cup o' joe, thank you. I tried this with my favorite <hl> French Roast <hl> expecting this to be like the "socks" popular in Latin America. I used what I thought was a generous measure and was careful that my water was boiling hot. I poured as slowly as I could, but this is more of soaked coffee than drip coffee so my coffee (after repeated tries) tastes as muddy as a camping trip.Think this might be great for brewing tea, so I'll hang on to it for the next time I'm sick


Question: Which tea device is easier to clean if you let the leaves/grind dry out before removal?

I got this for my daughter, who is an avid tea drinker. She has tried diffusers, strainers and many other loose tea devices. All of the other products leave some level of tea leaves in the cup. With the Kuhn Rikon Single Cup Easy Brew, there was not a single tea leaf in the brewed product! Not one!The other side - cleaning. Cleaning any loose leaf/grind product can be problematic, this one is no more difficult. It is easier to clean if you let the leaves/grinds dry out before removal. If you want another cup before the residue dries, a tap or two against the trash can combined with a wipe of a paper towel, and a swish of water to rinse takes care of any leftover tea remains.Bottom line - very quick, very easy to use. No tea leaves floating around! This is a winner!

Answer: the Kuhn Rikon Single Cup Easy Brew

I got this for my daughter, who is an avid tea drinker. She has tried diffusers, strainers and many other loose tea devices. All of the other products leave some level of tea leaves in the cup. <hl> With the Kuhn Rikon Single Cup Easy Brew , there was not a single tea leaf in the brewed product! <hl> Not one!The other side - cleaning. Cleaning any loose leaf/grind product can be problematic, this one is no more difficult. It is easier to clean if you let the leaves/grinds dry out before removal. If you want another cup before the residue dries, a tap or two against the trash can combined with a wipe of a paper towel, and a swish of water to rinse takes care of any leftover tea remains. Bottom line - very quick, very easy to use. No tea leaves floating around! This is a winner!

I got this for my daughter, who is an avid tea drinker. She has tried diffusers, strainers and many other loose tea devices. All of the other products leave some level of tea leaves in the cup. With <hl> the Kuhn Rikon Single Cup Easy Brew <hl>, there was not a single tea leaf in the brewed product! Not one!The other side - cleaning. Cleaning any loose leaf/grind product can be problematic, this one is no more difficult. It is easier to clean if you let the leaves/grinds dry out before removal. If you want another cup before the residue dries, a tap or two against the trash can combined with a wipe of a paper towel, and a swish of water to rinse takes care of any leftover tea remains.Bottom line - very quick, very easy to use. No tea leaves floating around! This is a winner!

With <hl> the Kuhn Rikon Single Cup Easy Brew <hl> , there was not a single tea leaf in the brewed product!


Question: Uprights are really only good for what?

It does what a vacumn should do - it really sucks!! I love that the head is small enough to reach between and under things! I also love the way the attachments clip on, rather than just slip on. They stay on even you get caught on something under the furniture (ever have that little nozzle pull of when it is way under something!? What a pain trying to reach that!) Love the telescoping arm too. It is not too heavy, so it is easy to use on stairs and you hardly even know it is following you when it rolls behind you. I have had an upright Dyson for at least 6-7 years, but hated using the attachments - if you have ever tried using them on stairs or to get under furniture, you would understand. I still love my upright and will continue to use it for main areas, but the cannister is much more versatile. If I had to give up one - it would be the upright, so if you don't have either and cannot decide - the cannister will fill all your needs, whereas the upright is only really good for main areas and open spaces.

Answer: main areas and open spaces

It does what a vacumn should do - it really sucks!! I love that the head is small enough to reach between and under things! I also love the way the attachments clip on, rather than just slip on. They stay on even you get caught on something under the furniture (ever have that little nozzle pull of when it is way under something!? What a pain trying to reach that!) Love the telescoping arm too. It is not too heavy, so it is easy to use on stairs and you hardly even know it is following you when it rolls behind you. I have had an upright Dyson for at least 6-7 years, but hated using the attachments - if you have ever tried using them on stairs or to get under furniture, you would understand. I still love my upright and will continue to use it for main areas, but the cannister is much more versatile. <hl> If I had to give up one - it would be the upright, so if you don't have either and cannot decide - the cannister will fill all your needs, whereas the upright is only really good for main areas and open spaces . <hl>

It does what a vacumn should do - it really sucks!! I love that the head is small enough to reach between and under things! I also love the way the attachments clip on, rather than just slip on. They stay on even you get caught on something under the furniture (ever have that little nozzle pull of when it is way under something!? What a pain trying to reach that!) Love the telescoping arm too. It is not too heavy, so it is easy to use on stairs and you hardly even know it is following you when it rolls behind you. I have had an upright Dyson for at least 6-7 years, but hated using the attachments - if you have ever tried using them on stairs or to get under furniture, you would understand. I still love my upright and will continue to use it for main areas, but the cannister is much more versatile. If I had to give up one - it would be the upright, so if you don't have either and cannot decide - the cannister will fill all your needs, whereas the upright is only really good for <hl> main areas and open spaces <hl>.

If I had to give up one - it would be the upright, so if you don't have either and cannot decide - the cannister will fill all your needs, whereas the upright is only really good for <hl> main areas and open spaces <hl> .


Question: Some other blenders make little noise, so they are good for using during what time of day?

I tried the Nutribullet 600 and 900 watt models, and although they are powerful and make great smoothies, they are 5 to 8 times more expensive than this little guy, which works just fine. It makes very little noise, so that you could use it early in the morning and not worry about waking others. It is all self contained, so you just take the drink container with you and off you go. Only one item to clean, it couldn't be easier. It also comes with a 1 year warranty. Heck, for 15 bucks, how can you go wrong. Try it! I use ground flax seeds, yogurt, protein powder, frozen fruit (although partially frozen is better and same goes for the more powerful Nutribullet), crushed ice, spinach, and kale, any variation of those. It pulverizes it perfectly. Don't waste 100.00 or more on these Nutribullets or more expensive blenders just for single serve use. This is perfect. You will love it!!

Answer: morning

I tried the Nutribullet 600 and 900 watt models, and although they are powerful and make great smoothies, they are 5 to 8 times more expensive than this little guy, which works just fine. <hl> It makes very little noise, so that you could use it early in the morning and not worry about waking others. <hl> It is all self contained, so you just take the drink container with you and off you go. Only one item to clean, it couldn't be easier. It also comes with a 1 year warranty. Heck, for 15 bucks, how can you go wrong. Try it! I use ground flax seeds, yogurt, protein powder, frozen fruit (although partially frozen is better and same goes for the more powerful Nutribullet), crushed ice, spinach, and kale, any variation of those. It pulverizes it perfectly. Don't waste 100.00 or more on these Nutribullets or more expensive blenders just for single serve use. This is perfect. You will love it!!

I tried the Nutribullet 600 and 900 watt models, and although they are powerful and make great smoothies, they are 5 to 8 times more expensive than this little guy, which works just fine. It makes very little noise, so that you could use it early in the <hl> morning <hl> and not worry about waking others. It is all self contained, so you just take the drink container with you and off you go. Only one item to clean, it couldn't be easier. It also comes with a 1 year warranty. Heck, for 15 bucks, how can you go wrong. Try it! I use ground flax seeds, yogurt, protein powder, frozen fruit (although partially frozen is better and same goes for the more powerful Nutribullet), crushed ice, spinach, and kale, any variation of those. It pulverizes it perfectly. Don't waste 100.00 or more on these Nutribullets or more expensive blenders just for single serve use. This is perfect. You will love it!!


Question: What did the reviewer return several of?

I have ordered and returned several toasters because they did not toast evenly across the slice. Some were considerably more expensive than this one. This one seems pretty even, but it did toast one side of the bread side darker than the other. The side closer to the center was darker--however, it was within my standards for eating on both sides (but barely on the darker side). I will be keeping it as I am tired of the search for a good toaster, and at least this one is even.One feature toasters seem to never have now is the option for one slice. Older toasters could sense if you had only one slice in and would heat only the coils on that side (it was always a specific side--it would only sense this happening if it was in the correct slot). I suspect that is what this one needs, and the fact that it is heating coils on both sides even though I have only one slice of bread in is why it is darker on the bread side closer to the center of the toaster.I cannot comment on the longevity as I have only had it a few days.

Answer: toasters

<hl> I have ordered and returned several toasters because they did not toast evenly across the slice. <hl> Some were considerably more expensive than this one. This one seems pretty even, but it did toast one side of the bread side darker than the other. The side closer to the center was darker--however, it was within my standards for eating on both sides (but barely on the darker side). I will be keeping it as I am tired of the search for a good toaster, and at least this one is even. One feature toasters seem to never have now is the option for one slice. Older toasters could sense if you had only one slice in and would heat only the coils on that side (it was always a specific side--it would only sense this happening if it was in the correct slot). I suspect that is what this one needs, and the fact that it is heating coils on both sides even though I have only one slice of bread in is why it is darker on the bread side closer to the center of the toaster. I cannot comment on the longevity as I have only had it a few days.

I have ordered and returned several <hl> toasters <hl> because they did not toast evenly across the slice. Some were considerably more expensive than this one. This one seems pretty even, but it did toast one side of the bread side darker than the other. The side closer to the center was darker--however, it was within my standards for eating on both sides (but barely on the darker side). I will be keeping it as I am tired of the search for a good toaster, and at least this one is even.One feature toasters seem to never have now is the option for one slice. Older toasters could sense if you had only one slice in and would heat only the coils on that side (it was always a specific side--it would only sense this happening if it was in the correct slot). I suspect that is what this one needs, and the fact that it is heating coils on both sides even though I have only one slice of bread in is why it is darker on the bread side closer to the center of the toaster.I cannot comment on the longevity as I have only had it a few days.


Question: What heats coffee quickly?

I use different temps for different coffees and teas. The Bonavita heats quickly and accurately. The price was great and after 6 months of daily morning and night use it has held up very well. I have resisted the impulse to use the spout as a second handle. It would seem a bad idea, but it's very tempting. The handle is well designed with a nice little projection on the inside to keep it from slipping through one's hand as the pot is tilted. A thoughtfully designed unit - they even include a plastic button cover for highly spill prone uses or users.

Answer: The Bonavita

I use different temps for different coffees and teas. <hl> The Bonavita heats quickly and accurately. <hl> The price was great and after 6 months of daily morning and night use it has held up very well. I have resisted the impulse to use the spout as a second handle. It would seem a bad idea, but it's very tempting. The handle is well designed with a nice little projection on the inside to keep it from slipping through one's hand as the pot is tilted. A thoughtfully designed unit - they even include a plastic button cover for highly spill prone uses or users.

I use different temps for different coffees and teas. <hl> The Bonavita <hl> heats quickly and accurately. The price was great and after 6 months of daily morning and night use it has held up very well. I have resisted the impulse to use the spout as a second handle. It would seem a bad idea, but it's very tempting. The handle is well designed with a nice little projection on the inside to keep it from slipping through one's hand as the pot is tilted. A thoughtfully designed unit - they even include a plastic button cover for highly spill prone uses or users.


Question: What is the noise level of the filter?

The filter is amazing, looks awesome, and quiet. My main complaint is that the fan speed selector has tiny lights on it that, in a way similar to xmas "chasing" lights, appear to spin at various speeds. The problem I have with this is that there's something frustratingly addictive about playing with the fan speeds and watching the lights! Other than that, great all around!!Now, the money saving tip: There's a certain department store out there with a carbon/charcoal mesh and blue mesh trim-to-fit air filter for $10 (the store is based in Arkansas and has the word "Mart" in it). If you set that up as a "pre-filter" of sorts, you'll not only get nearly a year out of your 3M one, but you'll get rid of odors much better. I believe the $10 filter is made by WEB - I've been able to cut it in such a way as to get 3 pre-filters out of each.

Answer: quiet

<hl> The filter is amazing, looks awesome, and quiet . <hl> My main complaint is that the fan speed selector has tiny lights on it that, in a way similar to xmas "chasing" lights, appear to spin at various speeds. The problem I have with this is that there's something frustratingly addictive about playing with the fan speeds and watching the lights! Other than that, great all around!!Now, the money saving tip: There's a certain department store out there with a carbon/charcoal mesh and blue mesh trim-to-fit air filter for $10 (the store is based in Arkansas and has the word "Mart" in it). If you set that up as a "pre-filter" of sorts, you'll not only get nearly a year out of your 3M one, but you'll get rid of odors much better. I believe the $10 filter is made by WEB - I've been able to cut it in such a way as to get 3 pre-filters out of each.

The filter is amazing, looks awesome, and <hl> quiet <hl>. My main complaint is that the fan speed selector has tiny lights on it that, in a way similar to xmas "chasing" lights, appear to spin at various speeds. The problem I have with this is that there's something frustratingly addictive about playing with the fan speeds and watching the lights! Other than that, great all around!!Now, the money saving tip: There's a certain department store out there with a carbon/charcoal mesh and blue mesh trim-to-fit air filter for $10 (the store is based in Arkansas and has the word "Mart" in it). If you set that up as a "pre-filter" of sorts, you'll not only get nearly a year out of your 3M one, but you'll get rid of odors much better. I believe the $10 filter is made by WEB - I've been able to cut it in such a way as to get 3 pre-filters out of each.

The filter is amazing, looks awesome, and <hl> quiet <hl> .


Question: What item is the person reviewing?

It is rare that I give 5 star reviews, but this grill is a really fun little gadget. We have been using it regularly for several months and the non-stick surface shows no signs of wear.We have used it to grill foods on the dining room table itself and our guests were wowed. We have the black one and it looks very stylish on the table. It is suitable for casual to semi-formal meals. At a big family breakfast, we set it up next to the stove and used it to cook a whole package of bacon at once (smooth side of grill) and thanks to the smart design, all the grease drains away (into the drain pan below) making it so easy to transition to the eggs and pancakes without dirtying a whole cupboard of frying pans. The large cooking surface heats evenly and accurately. It expands the usable cooking area beyond our stove and has been a big time-saver when cooking for a large number of people.My only gripe (and it is a minor gripe) is that the unit is not dishwasher safe and is a bit tedious to clean. Because grease and food splatters beyond the cooking surface, the whole thing requires cleaning after use. There is a handy scraper tool included to help clean both sides of the grill surface, but additional scrubbing with a brush and sponge is still required. It usually takes about ten minutes to clean and dry the whole thing.All in all, I have loved this grill and would recommend!

Answer: grill

<hl> It is rare that I give 5 star reviews, but this grill is a really fun little gadget. <hl> We have been using it regularly for several months and the non-stick surface shows no signs of wear. We have used it to grill foods on the dining room table itself and our guests were wowed. We have the black one and it looks very stylish on the table. It is suitable for casual to semi-formal meals. At a big family breakfast, we set it up next to the stove and used it to cook a whole package of bacon at once (smooth side of grill) and thanks to the smart design, all the grease drains away (into the drain pan below) making it so easy to transition to the eggs and pancakes without dirtying a whole cupboard of frying pans. The large cooking surface heats evenly and accurately. It expands the usable cooking area beyond our stove and has been a big time-saver when cooking for a large number of people. My only gripe (and it is a minor gripe) is that the unit is not dishwasher safe and is a bit tedious to clean. Because grease and food splatters beyond the cooking surface, the whole thing requires cleaning after use. There is a handy scraper tool included to help clean both sides of the grill surface, but additional scrubbing with a brush and sponge is still required. It usually takes about ten minutes to clean and dry the whole thing. All in all, I have loved this grill and would recommend!

It is rare that I give 5 star reviews, but this <hl> grill <hl> is a really fun little gadget. We have been using it regularly for several months and the non-stick surface shows no signs of wear.We have used it to grill foods on the dining room table itself and our guests were wowed. We have the black one and it looks very stylish on the table. It is suitable for casual to semi-formal meals. At a big family breakfast, we set it up next to the stove and used it to cook a whole package of bacon at once (smooth side of grill) and thanks to the smart design, all the grease drains away (into the drain pan below) making it so easy to transition to the eggs and pancakes without dirtying a whole cupboard of frying pans. The large cooking surface heats evenly and accurately. It expands the usable cooking area beyond our stove and has been a big time-saver when cooking for a large number of people.My only gripe (and it is a minor gripe) is that the unit is not dishwasher safe and is a bit tedious to clean. Because grease and food splatters beyond the cooking surface, the whole thing requires cleaning after use. There is a handy scraper tool included to help clean both sides of the grill surface, but additional scrubbing with a brush and sponge is still required. It usually takes about ten minutes to clean and dry the whole thing.All in all, I have loved this grill and would recommend!


Question: What does the author use the racks in?

You used to be able to find folding racks like this at the local hardware store, even the grocery store, but those days are gone here in that retail desert between the Hudson and the west coast. Thank you, Amazon, for carrying this. It fits perfectly in my oval roaster pan. I used it at 450 degrees for the first 20 minutes of roasting the chicken in the oven (turned it down to 350 for the rest of the time) and it emerged fine, coating intact. Clean up was easier than easy (I did spray it with vegetable oil first).

Answer: oval roaster pan

You used to be able to find folding racks like this at the local hardware store, even the grocery store, but those days are gone here in that retail desert between the Hudson and the west coast. Thank you, Amazon, for carrying this. <hl> It fits perfectly in my oval roaster pan . <hl> I used it at 450 degrees for the first 20 minutes of roasting the chicken in the oven (turned it down to 350 for the rest of the time) and it emerged fine, coating intact. Clean up was easier than easy (I did spray it with vegetable oil first).

You used to be able to find folding racks like this at the local hardware store, even the grocery store, but those days are gone here in that retail desert between the Hudson and the west coast. Thank you, Amazon, for carrying this. It fits perfectly in my <hl> oval roaster pan <hl>. I used it at 450 degrees for the first 20 minutes of roasting the chicken in the oven (turned it down to 350 for the rest of the time) and it emerged fine, coating intact. Clean up was easier than easy (I did spray it with vegetable oil first).

It fits perfectly in my <hl> oval roaster pan <hl> .


Question: What was the purchased based on?

This is a great little vacuum. I bought it bc we have very little carpet in our house but it it on the stairs. I was using a reg vacuum, but when it wen caput I decided to look for something easier to use. I ended up with this based on reviews and price and Im so glad I did. It works so well. It sucks up tons of dirt. The stairs have never looked so good. Its handy and easy to hold and the cord is very long so it stretch a long way. I use it on my rugs in the house and even on the 1 little room that has carpet. I know its not convienant to vacuum on you hands and knees, but I hated to buy another reg vacuum if this would work and sure enough it does.

Answer: reviews and price

This is a great little vacuum. I bought it bc we have very little carpet in our house but it it on the stairs. I was using a reg vacuum, but when it wen caput I decided to look for something easier to use. <hl> I ended up with this based on reviews and price and Im so glad I did. <hl> It works so well. It sucks up tons of dirt. The stairs have never looked so good. Its handy and easy to hold and the cord is very long so it stretch a long way. I use it on my rugs in the house and even on the 1 little room that has carpet. I know its not convienant to vacuum on you hands and knees, but I hated to buy another reg vacuum if this would work and sure enough it does.

This is a great little vacuum. I bought it bc we have very little carpet in our house but it it on the stairs. I was using a reg vacuum, but when it wen caput I decided to look for something easier to use. I ended up with this based on <hl> reviews and price <hl> and Im so glad I did. It works so well. It sucks up tons of dirt. The stairs have never looked so good. Its handy and easy to hold and the cord is very long so it stretch a long way. I use it on my rugs in the house and even on the 1 little room that has carpet. I know its not convienant to vacuum on you hands and knees, but I hated to buy another reg vacuum if this would work and sure enough it does.


Question: What brand of pots and pans did the writer's wife buy?

If you use your pots and pans as recommended, they will maintain good form and finish. Who would have thought this to be the case? We have ruined our fair share of pots and pans. My wife searched for a long time, did a lot of reading, took customer reviews from all over the internet into consideration and finally decided on this Cuisinart set. As stated, if you use them properly they will last a very long time. We've only had them for a few weeks but use them very regularly and so far they're great!

Answer: Cuisinart

If you use your pots and pans as recommended, they will maintain good form and finish. Who would have thought this to be the case? We have ruined our fair share of pots and pans. <hl> My wife searched for a long time, did a lot of reading, took customer reviews from all over the internet into consideration and finally decided on this Cuisinart set. <hl> As stated, if you use them properly they will last a very long time. We've only had them for a few weeks but use them very regularly and so far they're great!

If you use your pots and pans as recommended, they will maintain good form and finish. Who would have thought this to be the case? We have ruined our fair share of pots and pans. My wife searched for a long time, did a lot of reading, took customer reviews from all over the internet into consideration and finally decided on this <hl> Cuisinart <hl> set. As stated, if you use them properly they will last a very long time. We've only had them for a few weeks but use them very regularly and so far they're great!


Question: Why was the office not happy?

The office where I work has a "coffee club" which means for a set monthly price you get generic watered down coffee. Nope, that is not going to work. So in a workers revolt, a Keurig B60 Special Edition was purchased.To say that I love this machine is an understatement. Easy setup, ease of use, automatic shut off which make the safety team happy, 48-ounce removable water reservoir holds up to eight cups of water which is no problem because the "water club" and filtered water is literally two steps away. It is true, we seem to have a "club" for everything.The three size options work perfectly for our group. This way you can have the coffee as strong (or weak) as you would like. No more arguing over who used too many grounds and who will now be up all night because decaf is not an option. Really, you would think grown adults could learn to compromise.Finally, one less thing to complain about and now our conversations can move onto the more important things like - pens. No really, it is amazing how fussy people can be about writing instruments.Huh, maybe decaf would be a better option.

Answer: watered down coffee

<hl> The office where I work has a "coffee club" which means for a set monthly price you get generic watered down coffee . <hl> Nope, that is not going to work. So in a workers revolt, a Keurig B60 Special Edition was purchased. To say that I love this machine is an understatement. Easy setup, ease of use, automatic shut off which make the safety team happy, 48-ounce removable water reservoir holds up to eight cups of water which is no problem because the "water club" and filtered water is literally two steps away. It is true, we seem to have a "club" for everything. The three size options work perfectly for our group. This way you can have the coffee as strong (or weak) as you would like. No more arguing over who used too many grounds and who will now be up all night because decaf is not an option. Really, you would think grown adults could learn to compromise. Finally, one less thing to complain about and now our conversations can move onto the more important things like - pens. No really, it is amazing how fussy people can be about writing instruments. Huh, maybe decaf would be a better option.

The office where I work has a "coffee club" which means for a set monthly price you get generic <hl> watered down coffee <hl>. Nope, that is not going to work. So in a workers revolt, a Keurig B60 Special Edition was purchased.To say that I love this machine is an understatement. Easy setup, ease of use, automatic shut off which make the safety team happy, 48-ounce removable water reservoir holds up to eight cups of water which is no problem because the "water club" and filtered water is literally two steps away. It is true, we seem to have a "club" for everything.The three size options work perfectly for our group. This way you can have the coffee as strong (or weak) as you would like. No more arguing over who used too many grounds and who will now be up all night because decaf is not an option. Really, you would think grown adults could learn to compromise.Finally, one less thing to complain about and now our conversations can move onto the more important things like - pens. No really, it is amazing how fussy people can be about writing instruments.Huh, maybe decaf would be a better option.

The office where I work has a "coffee club" which means for a set monthly price you get generic <hl> watered down coffee <hl> .


Question: What was the decanter doing that people didn't like?

Perfect replacement after I broke the original decanter for my FT series coffeemaker. I almost didn't order this after reading the negative reviews about leaking, but I'm very glad I did. This decanter has a much cleaner pour that the one that came with my coffeemaker and doesn't leak at all. Maybe they have improved the design? Very pleased.UPDATE: I've had this for a couple of months now, and it has started to leak. Not just tons of liquid, but enough to make a nice puddle on the counter top. Come on, Mr Coffee, how hard could it be to make a coffee pot that works?? Changed my rating from 5 stars to 3, should've just bought a new coffee maker.

Answer: leaking

Perfect replacement after I broke the original decanter for my FT series coffeemaker. <hl> I almost didn't order this after reading the negative reviews about leaking , but I'm very glad I did. <hl> This decanter has a much cleaner pour that the one that came with my coffeemaker and doesn't leak at all. Maybe they have improved the design? Very pleased. UPDATE: I've had this for a couple of months now, and it has started to leak. Not just tons of liquid, but enough to make a nice puddle on the counter top. Come on, Mr Coffee, how hard could it be to make a coffee pot that works?? Changed my rating from 5 stars to 3, should've just bought a new coffee maker.

Perfect replacement after I broke the original decanter for my FT series coffeemaker. I almost didn't order this after reading the negative reviews about <hl> leaking <hl>, but I'm very glad I did. This decanter has a much cleaner pour that the one that came with my coffeemaker and doesn't leak at all. Maybe they have improved the design? Very pleased.UPDATE: I've had this for a couple of months now, and it has started to leak. Not just tons of liquid, but enough to make a nice puddle on the counter top. Come on, Mr Coffee, how hard could it be to make a coffee pot that works?? Changed my rating from 5 stars to 3, should've just bought a new coffee maker.

I almost didn't order this after reading the negative reviews about <hl> leaking <hl> , but I'm very glad I did.


Question: What kind of animal does the vacuum work well for?

I love my Dyson. It's easy to empty and does a great job on the dog hair. You can see when the canister gets full. The only thing I don't really like is the way the tool attachments work. There is a pull out tube is used with the attachments (there are all the standard extras). It's kind of difficult to extend the hose although you can completely remove the long metal tube and use it without that. It can be a little clunky on the steps but the ease on the rest of the floor more than makes up for it.

Answer: dog

I love my Dyson. <hl> It's easy to empty and does a great job on the dog hair. <hl> You can see when the canister gets full. The only thing I don't really like is the way the tool attachments work. There is a pull out tube is used with the attachments (there are all the standard extras). It's kind of difficult to extend the hose although you can completely remove the long metal tube and use it without that. It can be a little clunky on the steps but the ease on the rest of the floor more than makes up for it.

I love my Dyson. It's easy to empty and does a great job on the <hl> dog <hl> hair. You can see when the canister gets full. The only thing I don't really like is the way the tool attachments work. There is a pull out tube is used with the attachments (there are all the standard extras). It's kind of difficult to extend the hose although you can completely remove the long metal tube and use it without that. It can be a little clunky on the steps but the ease on the rest of the floor more than makes up for it.


Question: how much bottled water has this pitcher replaced?

I have been using this pitcher for about 9 months. First off, the taste of the water is great. It completely removed the chlorine odor and odd taste from my city water. The pitcher is well designed. It is pretty easy to clean and I only clean mine every two months when I change the filter. I have not detected any mold or odors with this cleaning frequency. I do keep my pitcher in the fridge all the time so I'm sure that helps. I was only buying two gallons of bottled water per week, but this has already paid for itself in less than a year. I know my water has been filtered now. You never know if bottled water is filtered or just bottled from a city tap.

Answer: two gallons of bottled water per week

I have been using this pitcher for about 9 months. First off, the taste of the water is great. It completely removed the chlorine odor and odd taste from my city water. The pitcher is well designed. It is pretty easy to clean and I only clean mine every two months when I change the filter. I have not detected any mold or odors with this cleaning frequency. I do keep my pitcher in the fridge all the time so I'm sure that helps. <hl> I was only buying two gallons of bottled water per week , but this has already paid for itself in less than a year. <hl> I know my water has been filtered now. You never know if bottled water is filtered or just bottled from a city tap.

I have been using this pitcher for about 9 months. First off, the taste of the water is great. It completely removed the chlorine odor and odd taste from my city water. The pitcher is well designed. It is pretty easy to clean and I only clean mine every two months when I change the filter. I have not detected any mold or odors with this cleaning frequency. I do keep my pitcher in the fridge all the time so I'm sure that helps. I was only buying <hl> two gallons of bottled water per week <hl>, but this has already paid for itself in less than a year. I know my water has been filtered now. You never know if bottled water is filtered or just bottled from a city tap.

I was only buying <hl> two gallons of bottled water per week <hl> , but this has already paid for itself in less than a year.


Question: Where is the trash can in the kitchen?

I bought this trash can over 2 years ago and it is still working flawlessly -- and I don't even recall ever changing the batteries yet. (Though maybe with busier households you'd get shorter battery life.) I use mine as a garbage can in the kitchen and I love it. I approach with wrappings from raw meat and the cover flips open on its own so I don't have to worry about touching the lid with my bacteria contaminated hands. (I need a kitchen faucet that works the same way!) And, naturally, it's great when your hands are full. It is also excellent at keeping in unpleasant odors -- at least until the cover flips open and then you realize it's probably time to change the bag. ;-) Ours is near a high-traffic area in the kitchen but is tucked back enough so it doesn't over-react to passing bodies. Not only do I have no complaints with this item, I can't imagine working around a kitchen without it!Update: April 2010. It's four years now and it's still performing flawlessly.

Answer: near a high-traffic area

I bought this trash can over 2 years ago and it is still working flawlessly -- and I don't even recall ever changing the batteries yet. (Though maybe with busier households you'd get shorter battery life.) I use mine as a garbage can in the kitchen and I love it. I approach with wrappings from raw meat and the cover flips open on its own so I don't have to worry about touching the lid with my bacteria contaminated hands. (I need a kitchen faucet that works the same way!) And, naturally, it's great when your hands are full. It is also excellent at keeping in unpleasant odors -- at least until the cover flips open and then you realize it's probably time to change the bag. <hl> ;-) Ours is near a high-traffic area in the kitchen but is tucked back enough so it doesn't over-react to passing bodies. <hl> Not only do I have no complaints with this item, I can't imagine working around a kitchen without it!Update: April 2010. It's four years now and it's still performing flawlessly.

I bought this trash can over 2 years ago and it is still working flawlessly -- and I don't even recall ever changing the batteries yet. (Though maybe with busier households you'd get shorter battery life.) I use mine as a garbage can in the kitchen and I love it. I approach with wrappings from raw meat and the cover flips open on its own so I don't have to worry about touching the lid with my bacteria contaminated hands. (I need a kitchen faucet that works the same way!) And, naturally, it's great when your hands are full. It is also excellent at keeping in unpleasant odors -- at least until the cover flips open and then you realize it's probably time to change the bag. ;-) Ours is <hl> near a high-traffic area <hl> in the kitchen but is tucked back enough so it doesn't over-react to passing bodies. Not only do I have no complaints with this item, I can't imagine working around a kitchen without it!Update: April 2010. It's four years now and it's still performing flawlessly.


Question: How does the reviewer feel about the product?

My brother loves making s'mores in the microwave, so I bought him this as a Christmas present. Even though it's not something that's 100% necessary, it was a funny little gift that is actually pretty practical. If you've ever made s'mores in the microwave before, you know that the marshmallow balloons out and you need to keep an eye on it as it "cooks." This little device stops that completely- you add water to the back part, which helps the marshmallow cook evenly, and the "hands" gently compress the s'more as it heats.Personally, after having s'mores made both with and without this little device, I think the marshmallows actually taste better after using the device since they are more evely heated. The chocolate tastes better too since it has more time to melt. Of course, you can save $7 and still make s'mores without it, but if you know someone who loves s'mores, it's a cute and inexpensive gift idea. Highly recommended!

Answer: Highly recommended!

Highly recommended!

My brother loves making s'mores in the microwave, so I bought him this as a Christmas present. Even though it's not something that's 100% necessary, it was a funny little gift that is actually pretty practical. If you've ever made s'mores in the microwave before, you know that the marshmallow balloons out and you need to keep an eye on it as it "cooks." This little device stops that completely- you add water to the back part, which helps the marshmallow cook evenly, and the "hands" gently compress the s'more as it heats. Personally, after having s'mores made both with and without this little device, I think the marshmallows actually taste better after using the device since they are more evely heated. The chocolate tastes better too since it has more time to melt. Of course, you can save $7 and still make s'mores without it, but if you know someone who loves s'mores, it's a cute and inexpensive gift idea. <hl> Highly recommended! <hl>

My brother loves making s'mores in the microwave, so I bought him this as a Christmas present. Even though it's not something that's 100% necessary, it was a funny little gift that is actually pretty practical. If you've ever made s'mores in the microwave before, you know that the marshmallow balloons out and you need to keep an eye on it as it "cooks." This little device stops that completely- you add water to the back part, which helps the marshmallow cook evenly, and the "hands" gently compress the s'more as it heats.Personally, after having s'mores made both with and without this little device, I think the marshmallows actually taste better after using the device since they are more evely heated. The chocolate tastes better too since it has more time to melt. Of course, you can save $7 and still make s'mores without it, but if you know someone who loves s'mores, it's a cute and inexpensive gift idea. <hl> Highly recommended! <hl>


Question: How does this person use the toaster oven?

I'm happy with this little toaster oven. It can hold four slices of toast if they're jammed together, so it's not huge, but I'm happy with the size. With the screen on the middle rack, it toasts bread and bagels perfectly. I use it mostly for toast and a little bit of broiling, and it works great!The only thing I'm taking a point off for is the timer. It has an old-fashioned, mechanical ticking timer, which works fine now but I'm worried about the longevity of it. I've had a few of those old kitchen egg-timers that slowed down considerably after some use, and I think this may be the same type of mechanism. However, the oven was cheap enough that I think it makes up for this one flaw. I would buy this oven again.

Answer: toast and a little bit of broiling

I'm happy with this little toaster oven. It can hold four slices of toast if they're jammed together, so it's not huge, but I'm happy with the size. With the screen on the middle rack, it toasts bread and bagels perfectly. <hl> I use it mostly for toast and a little bit of broiling , and it works great!The only thing I'm taking a point off for is the timer. <hl> It has an old-fashioned, mechanical ticking timer, which works fine now but I'm worried about the longevity of it. I've had a few of those old kitchen egg-timers that slowed down considerably after some use, and I think this may be the same type of mechanism. However, the oven was cheap enough that I think it makes up for this one flaw. I would buy this oven again.

I'm happy with this little toaster oven. It can hold four slices of toast if they're jammed together, so it's not huge, but I'm happy with the size. With the screen on the middle rack, it toasts bread and bagels perfectly. I use it mostly for <hl> toast and a little bit of broiling <hl>, and it works great!The only thing I'm taking a point off for is the timer. It has an old-fashioned, mechanical ticking timer, which works fine now but I'm worried about the longevity of it. I've had a few of those old kitchen egg-timers that slowed down considerably after some use, and I think this may be the same type of mechanism. However, the oven was cheap enough that I think it makes up for this one flaw. I would buy this oven again.

I use it mostly for <hl> toast and a little bit of broiling <hl> , and it works great!The only thing I'm taking a point off for is the timer.


Question: What word does the author use to describe the dehumidifier?

This is a passive dehumidifier; you will not be pumping gallons of water out of your air every week. I think we get about 1.5L a week, which is enough to keep a good bit dampness out of our 30x30 basement. It puts off a little less noise than a small fan, which makes sense since internally it really is just a small fan. Not silent, but certainly very quiet.This unit has now been in operation 100% of the time for three years and hasn't skipped a beat or whined once.As long as your expectations are appropriate (you're paying $80 as opposed to hundreds for a dehumidifier that does real work [I mean that in a physics sense]), I think you'll be satisfied.

Answer: passive

<hl> This is a passive dehumidifier; you will not be pumping gallons of water out of your air every week. <hl> I think we get about 1.5L a week, which is enough to keep a good bit dampness out of our 30x30 basement. It puts off a little less noise than a small fan, which makes sense since internally it really is just a small fan. Not silent, but certainly very quiet. This unit has now been in operation 100% of the time for three years and hasn't skipped a beat or whined once. As long as your expectations are appropriate (you're paying $80 as opposed to hundreds for a dehumidifier that does real work [I mean that in a physics sense]), I think you'll be satisfied.

This is a <hl> passive <hl> dehumidifier; you will not be pumping gallons of water out of your air every week. I think we get about 1.5L a week, which is enough to keep a good bit dampness out of our 30x30 basement. It puts off a little less noise than a small fan, which makes sense since internally it really is just a small fan. Not silent, but certainly very quiet.This unit has now been in operation 100% of the time for three years and hasn't skipped a beat or whined once.As long as your expectations are appropriate (you're paying $80 as opposed to hundreds for a dehumidifier that does real work [I mean that in a physics sense]), I think you'll be satisfied.


Question: how many pieces are in the set the writer bought?

Was trying to justify spending a lot of money for a set of All Clad cookware. I am a Cooks Illustrated follower. All Clad is consistently rated tops. I still could not bring myself to spend that kind of money. I am a intermediate level cook. I am so glad I read their reviews on the Calphalon set. I purchased the 13 piece set and was wowed! The set is beautiful and does cook like a dream. I am so glad read the reviews. When cooking with these pots and pans, it is crucial to preheat them on medium heat. I use a light coating of oil, not Pam. I have cooked eggs, over easy, and no problems with sticking. Cleaning them is a breeze as well. I use a little Bar Keepers Friend and they shine right up. The cookware seems to heat evenly thanks to the tri ply construction. I am totally thrilled with my purchase and am so happy to have saved well over $1200 by going with the Calphalon.

Answer: 13

Was trying to justify spending a lot of money for a set of All Clad cookware. I am a Cooks Illustrated follower. All Clad is consistently rated tops. I still could not bring myself to spend that kind of money. I am a intermediate level cook. I am so glad I read their reviews on the Calphalon set. <hl> I purchased the 13 piece set and was wowed! <hl> The set is beautiful and does cook like a dream. I am so glad read the reviews. When cooking with these pots and pans, it is crucial to preheat them on medium heat. I use a light coating of oil, not Pam. I have cooked eggs, over easy, and no problems with sticking. Cleaning them is a breeze as well. I use a little Bar Keepers Friend and they shine right up. The cookware seems to heat evenly thanks to the tri ply construction. I am totally thrilled with my purchase and am so happy to have saved well over $1200 by going with the Calphalon.

Was trying to justify spending a lot of money for a set of All Clad cookware. I am a Cooks Illustrated follower. All Clad is consistently rated tops. I still could not bring myself to spend that kind of money. I am a intermediate level cook. I am so glad I read their reviews on the Calphalon set. I purchased the <hl> 13 <hl> piece set and was wowed! The set is beautiful and does cook like a dream. I am so glad read the reviews. When cooking with these pots and pans, it is crucial to preheat them on medium heat. I use a light coating of oil, not Pam. I have cooked eggs, over easy, and no problems with sticking. Cleaning them is a breeze as well. I use a little Bar Keepers Friend and they shine right up. The cookware seems to heat evenly thanks to the tri ply construction. I am totally thrilled with my purchase and am so happy to have saved well over $1200 by going with the Calphalon.


Question: Is the image accurate for space?

I have struggled with space in tiny cabinets for years. I just wound up digging through tons of canned goods, wound up loosing small things and was generally unhappy about the whole situation. This worked out beautifully, especially the bottom portion which is large enough for full sized canned goods (10>16oz type). The top portion because of how small my cabinents are, doesn't hold a lot but I use it for holding things like cans of Tuna, small jars of preserves, toothpicks and etc. It holds a lot more than th picture implies, which is a good thing my book.It's not especially strong palstic, but so far it been holding up well. I've had it for a handful months and no cracks or issues so far.

Answer: holds a lot more

I have struggled with space in tiny cabinets for years. I just wound up digging through tons of canned goods, wound up loosing small things and was generally unhappy about the whole situation. This worked out beautifully, especially the bottom portion which is large enough for full sized canned goods (10>16oz type). The top portion because of how small my cabinents are, doesn't hold a lot but I use it for holding things like cans of Tuna, small jars of preserves, toothpicks and etc. <hl> It holds a lot more than th picture implies, which is a good thing my book. <hl> It's not especially strong palstic, but so far it been holding up well. I've had it for a handful months and no cracks or issues so far.

I have struggled with space in tiny cabinets for years. I just wound up digging through tons of canned goods, wound up loosing small things and was generally unhappy about the whole situation. This worked out beautifully, especially the bottom portion which is large enough for full sized canned goods (10>16oz type). The top portion because of how small my cabinents are, doesn't hold a lot but I use it for holding things like cans of Tuna, small jars of preserves, toothpicks and etc. It <hl> holds a lot more <hl> than th picture implies, which is a good thing my book.It's not especially strong palstic, but so far it been holding up well. I've had it for a handful months and no cracks or issues so far.


Question: How did this person transport the vacuum?

I recently put in hardwood floors and was looking for a light vacuum to use that would be quick to get the job done. This vacuum is amazing! Strong suction, light enough to carry around with one hand, and I vacuumed the main level of my house literally in 5 minutes! My husband put a strap on it too so I can wear it on my shoulder. It makes doing the stairs very easy. The cord doesn't retract, which is kind of annoying, but I'm willing to out up with that. The hose pieces/extender just attach with pressure and a few times they have come apart, but they would likely be fine if I get my husband to push the pieces together. Overall very happy with this purchase.

Answer: wear it on my shoulder

I can wear it on my shoulder .

I recently put in hardwood floors and was looking for a light vacuum to use that would be quick to get the job done. This vacuum is amazing! Strong suction, light enough to carry around with one hand, and I vacuumed the main level of my house literally in 5 minutes! My husband put a strap on it too so <hl> I can wear it on my shoulder . <hl> It makes doing the stairs very easy. The cord doesn't retract, which is kind of annoying, but I'm willing to out up with that. The hose pieces/extender just attach with pressure and a few times they have come apart, but they would likely be fine if I get my husband to push the pieces together. Overall very happy with this purchase.

I recently put in hardwood floors and was looking for a light vacuum to use that would be quick to get the job done. This vacuum is amazing! Strong suction, light enough to carry around with one hand, and I vacuumed the main level of my house literally in 5 minutes! My husband put a strap on it too so I can <hl> wear it on my shoulder <hl>. It makes doing the stairs very easy. The cord doesn't retract, which is kind of annoying, but I'm willing to out up with that. The hose pieces/extender just attach with pressure and a few times they have come apart, but they would likely be fine if I get my husband to push the pieces together. Overall very happy with this purchase.

I can <hl> wear it on my shoulder <hl> .


Question: What will be hard to do if you like to drain your foods?

I like that this doesn't leave shavings and paper shreds along the top to contaminate the food. Clean, quick cut and would recommend highly.***Update*** I would also like to note, that if you like to "drain" foods (think Tuna) you will not be able to "squeeze" the liquid out as you would with a traditional can opener. The lid will not go back into the can once removed. Also, with large cans (e.g., 50 oz, you will find it more of a challenge to open the can overall). I still like the product a lot, but wish I could "drain" my cans with more ease.

Answer: not be able to "squeeze"

I like that this doesn't leave shavings and paper shreds along the top to contaminate the food. Clean, quick cut and would recommend highly.***Update*** I would also like to note, that if you like to "drain" foods (think Tuna) <hl> you will not be able to "squeeze" the liquid out as you would with a traditional can opener. <hl> The lid will not go back into the can once removed. Also, with large cans (e.g., 50 oz, you will find it more of a challenge to open the can overall). I still like the product a lot, but wish I could "drain" my cans with more ease.

I like that this doesn't leave shavings and paper shreds along the top to contaminate the food. Clean, quick cut and would recommend highly.***Update*** I would also like to note, that if you like to "drain" foods (think Tuna) you will <hl> not be able to "squeeze" <hl> the liquid out as you would with a traditional can opener. The lid will not go back into the can once removed. Also, with large cans (e.g., 50 oz, you will find it more of a challenge to open the can overall). I still like the product a lot, but wish I could "drain" my cans with more ease.


Question: What color was the mixer?

So... I'm fairly new in the kitchen. I recently bought a nice (red) KA stand mixer which came with a dough hook, paddle and whip. While the included attachments worked just fine I splurged a little and got the upgrade whip along with the coated paddle and hook. Really, I had no complaints about the original whip (actually never used it) but I can say this one works well enough and maybe the extra wires are a benefit I don't have the experience to appreciate.The build quality is solid as expected. I did not have to adjust my bowl height to accommodate the new whip. It works as expected and cleans up easily. It is what you'd expect from KitchenAid I think.

Answer: red

So... I'm fairly new in the kitchen. <hl> I recently bought a nice ( red ) KA stand mixer which came with a dough hook, paddle and whip. <hl> While the included attachments worked just fine I splurged a little and got the upgrade whip along with the coated paddle and hook. Really, I had no complaints about the original whip (actually never used it) but I can say this one works well enough and maybe the extra wires are a benefit I don't have the experience to appreciate. The build quality is solid as expected. I did not have to adjust my bowl height to accommodate the new whip. It works as expected and cleans up easily. It is what you'd expect from KitchenAid I think.

So... I'm fairly new in the kitchen. I recently bought a nice (<hl> red <hl>) KA stand mixer which came with a dough hook, paddle and whip. While the included attachments worked just fine I splurged a little and got the upgrade whip along with the coated paddle and hook. Really, I had no complaints about the original whip (actually never used it) but I can say this one works well enough and maybe the extra wires are a benefit I don't have the experience to appreciate.The build quality is solid as expected. I did not have to adjust my bowl height to accommodate the new whip. It works as expected and cleans up easily. It is what you'd expect from KitchenAid I think.

I recently bought a nice ( <hl> red <hl> ) KA stand mixer which came with a dough hook, paddle and whip.


Question: What is the operating volume of this heater?

This little guy heats my bedroom every night. My room is about 250 sf and this guy heats it up in less than an hour from the daytime temp of about 50-60 degrees up to a steamy 75-80 like i like it. Then I just turn down the dial to maintain the temp i want. Really quiet, i never notice it at all when it is on the Hi or Low setting. If you set it on a specific temperature it does turn on and off successively to try to regulate a specific temp, so that could be annoying. I usually leave it on Low while I sleep. Great deal for the cost!

Answer: quiet

This little guy heats my bedroom every night. My room is about 250 sf and this guy heats it up in less than an hour from the daytime temp of about 50-60 degrees up to a steamy 75-80 like i like it. Then I just turn down the dial to maintain the temp i want. <hl> Really quiet , i never notice it at all when it is on the Hi or Low setting. <hl> If you set it on a specific temperature it does turn on and off successively to try to regulate a specific temp, so that could be annoying. I usually leave it on Low while I sleep. Great deal for the cost!

This little guy heats my bedroom every night. My room is about 250 sf and this guy heats it up in less than an hour from the daytime temp of about 50-60 degrees up to a steamy 75-80 like i like it. Then I just turn down the dial to maintain the temp i want. Really <hl> quiet <hl>, i never notice it at all when it is on the Hi or Low setting. If you set it on a specific temperature it does turn on and off successively to try to regulate a specific temp, so that could be annoying. I usually leave it on Low while I sleep. Great deal for the cost!

Really <hl> quiet <hl> , i never notice it at all when it is on the Hi or Low setting.


Question: Will the replacement filter from other brands work for this system?

Over the years I've tried a number of the reusable K-cup gizmos and had come to the conclusion that none of them were designed right. None of the companies making these things seem to take in account that the water actually needs to be in contact with the coffee for some period of time to make a decent cup of coffee. If you take a look at a used k-cup, you'll see that there is a small hole in the top where the water goes in and a small hole in the bottom where the coffee comes out. Most of these filter units have large screened opening that don't allow any pressure to build up like a real k-cup does. So you end up with a very weak cup of coffee even if you over pack the filter.But the design of this Keuring My K-Cup filter is different, it actually takes the place of the whole coffee unit. You can actually get a drinkable cup of coffee from it, even without using a ton of grounds. The one thing I still don't like is having to clean out the basket after every cup. So I've been using these -Disposable Filters for Use in Keurig Brewers - Simple Cups - 50 Replacement Filters - Use Your Own Coffee in K-cups. They make the chore a bit more palpable.I might note that I'm using this filter with a Mr. Coffee brand k-cup machine and had no problems installing it. Something else that might be of interest. I purchased the filter I'm using at the local big-box store and paid nearly twice what they want for one here (doh!).

Answer: I'm using this filter with a Mr. Coffee brand k-cup machine and had no problems installing it

Over the years I've tried a number of the reusable K-cup gizmos and had come to the conclusion that none of them were designed right. None of the companies making these things seem to take in account that the water actually needs to be in contact with the coffee for some period of time to make a decent cup of coffee. If you take a look at a used k-cup, you'll see that there is a small hole in the top where the water goes in and a small hole in the bottom where the coffee comes out. Most of these filter units have large screened opening that don't allow any pressure to build up like a real k-cup does. So you end up with a very weak cup of coffee even if you over pack the filter. But the design of this Keuring My K-Cup filter is different, it actually takes the place of the whole coffee unit. You can actually get a drinkable cup of coffee from it, even without using a ton of grounds. The one thing I still don't like is having to clean out the basket after every cup. So I've been using these -Disposable Filters for Use in Keurig Brewers - Simple Cups - 50 Replacement Filters - Use Your Own Coffee in K-cups. They make the chore a bit more palpable. <hl> I might note that I'm using this filter with a Mr. Coffee brand k-cup machine and had no problems installing it . <hl> Something else that might be of interest. I purchased the filter I'm using at the local big-box store and paid nearly twice what they want for one here (doh!).

Over the years I've tried a number of the reusable K-cup gizmos and had come to the conclusion that none of them were designed right. None of the companies making these things seem to take in account that the water actually needs to be in contact with the coffee for some period of time to make a decent cup of coffee. If you take a look at a used k-cup, you'll see that there is a small hole in the top where the water goes in and a small hole in the bottom where the coffee comes out. Most of these filter units have large screened opening that don't allow any pressure to build up like a real k-cup does. So you end up with a very weak cup of coffee even if you over pack the filter.But the design of this Keuring My K-Cup filter is different, it actually takes the place of the whole coffee unit. You can actually get a drinkable cup of coffee from it, even without using a ton of grounds. The one thing I still don't like is having to clean out the basket after every cup. So I've been using these -Disposable Filters for Use in Keurig Brewers - Simple Cups - 50 Replacement Filters - Use Your Own Coffee in K-cups. They make the chore a bit more palpable.I might note that <hl> I'm using this filter with a Mr. Coffee brand k-cup machine and had no problems installing it <hl>. Something else that might be of interest. I purchased the filter I'm using at the local big-box store and paid nearly twice what they want for one here (doh!).

I might note that <hl> I'm using this filter with a Mr. Coffee brand k-cup machine and had no problems installing it <hl> .


Question: where was the measurement mark on the cups before it was washed off?

I recently bought a plastic set of measuring cups and after taking them out of the dishwasher found that the marked measurements had washed off! The measurements on these cups are on the handle and made of raised plastic so they won't wash off.I love how sturdy they feel and they are just the right weight. Very comfortable to hold.One con is that they do not have any other measurement on them, so the one cup only measures one cup ( I do like cups that include smaller measurements inside)The cups come together on a plastic ring, but are easily detachable. A good buy!

Answer: the handle

I recently bought a plastic set of measuring cups and after taking them out of the dishwasher found that the marked measurements had washed off! <hl> The measurements on these cups are on the handle and made of raised plastic so they won't wash off. <hl> I love how sturdy they feel and they are just the right weight. Very comfortable to hold. One con is that they do not have any other measurement on them, so the one cup only measures one cup ( I do like cups that include smaller measurements inside)The cups come together on a plastic ring, but are easily detachable. A good buy!

I recently bought a plastic set of measuring cups and after taking them out of the dishwasher found that the marked measurements had washed off! The measurements on these cups are on <hl> the handle <hl> and made of raised plastic so they won't wash off.I love how sturdy they feel and they are just the right weight. Very comfortable to hold.One con is that they do not have any other measurement on them, so the one cup only measures one cup ( I do like cups that include smaller measurements inside)The cups come together on a plastic ring, but are easily detachable. A good buy!


Question: What is important for the towel?

The softness and texture of a towel are the utmost importance to me. We ordered one set of these to try them out. The towel didn't seem very think or plush and certainly was not soft. I thought if we washed it, it would be better. It improved a little and certainly is usable and ok, but not the type of towel that I love. It's just Okay.

Answer: softness and texture

<hl> The softness and texture of a towel are the utmost importance to me. <hl> We ordered one set of these to try them out. The towel didn't seem very think or plush and certainly was not soft. I thought if we washed it, it would be better. It improved a little and certainly is usable and ok, but not the type of towel that I love. It's just Okay.

The <hl> softness and texture <hl> of a towel are the utmost importance to me. We ordered one set of these to try them out. The towel didn't seem very think or plush and certainly was not soft. I thought if we washed it, it would be better. It improved a little and certainly is usable and ok, but not the type of towel that I love. It's just Okay.


Question: How old are the products that the user owns?

I've owned two, both less than a year old. The one at home works like a champ (and I really like it), but the one at work just died for no reason. I took it apart, cleaned and examined it, couldn't see anything wrong. Still doesn't work. It had "stopped" working a few times, so I would adjust the cord (unplugged, etc) and it would start working again. Reliability is a hit/miss I'm guessing.I do like it though. The coarse setting is great for my french press, and the finest section does well for my espresso machine. Works well and is affordable.But I'm torn whether I'll replace it with the same thing. Hard to spend money on something you like, but not sure will work.

Answer: less than a year old

<hl> I've owned two, both less than a year old . <hl> The one at home works like a champ (and I really like it), but the one at work just died for no reason. I took it apart, cleaned and examined it, couldn't see anything wrong. Still doesn't work. It had "stopped" working a few times, so I would adjust the cord (unplugged, etc) and it would start working again. Reliability is a hit/miss I'm guessing. I do like it though. The coarse setting is great for my french press, and the finest section does well for my espresso machine. Works well and is affordable. But I'm torn whether I'll replace it with the same thing. Hard to spend money on something you like, but not sure will work.

I've owned two, both <hl> less than a year old <hl>. The one at home works like a champ (and I really like it), but the one at work just died for no reason. I took it apart, cleaned and examined it, couldn't see anything wrong. Still doesn't work. It had "stopped" working a few times, so I would adjust the cord (unplugged, etc) and it would start working again. Reliability is a hit/miss I'm guessing.I do like it though. The coarse setting is great for my french press, and the finest section does well for my espresso machine. Works well and is affordable.But I'm torn whether I'll replace it with the same thing. Hard to spend money on something you like, but not sure will work.

I've owned two, both <hl> less than a year old <hl> .


Question: How many times did they have to go to the store?

I really like the look of the cart so it was what I ordered, regardless of the previous reviews stating it was difficult to assemble. They were right, it was difficult especially when there were parts missing and the holes did not line up. The person I hired to put it together said and it would have been impossible for a person who couldn't have thought outside the box. He got it together, but it took a lot of work, two trips to the store, and it required a drill. This was not in the instructions. But once it was done...I really like it!!

Answer: two trips

I really like the look of the cart so it was what I ordered, regardless of the previous reviews stating it was difficult to assemble. They were right, it was difficult especially when there were parts missing and the holes did not line up. The person I hired to put it together said and it would have been impossible for a person who couldn't have thought outside the box. <hl> He got it together, but it took a lot of work, two trips to the store, and it required a drill. <hl> This was not in the instructions. But once it was done...I really like it!!

I really like the look of the cart so it was what I ordered, regardless of the previous reviews stating it was difficult to assemble. They were right, it was difficult especially when there were parts missing and the holes did not line up. The person I hired to put it together said and it would have been impossible for a person who couldn't have thought outside the box. He got it together, but it took a lot of work, <hl> two trips <hl> to the store, and it required a drill. This was not in the instructions. But once it was done...I really like it!!


Question: How much is the santoku knife?

I have the Henckels Pro S hollow-ground santoku, and it's definitely the best item in my kitchen. I've had it over a year and it just now needs to be professionally sharpened (of course, we do keep up with the sharpening steel every few uses). It slices through everything like it's warm butter, and items fall away from the sides. It feels solid and well-balanced in my hand, and the weight helps the slicing. The only caution I would share is that if you hold the knife properly (thumb and side of the index finger on the sides of the blade, last three fingers wrapped around the handle), be careful of the "dull" bolster area; I actually cut myself on this part of the knife the first time I used it! I used my steel to file down the sharp edges and haven't had any problems since. Overall, this was the best $80 I've ever invested in my culinary education!

Answer: $80

I have the Henckels Pro S hollow-ground santoku, and it's definitely the best item in my kitchen. I've had it over a year and it just now needs to be professionally sharpened (of course, we do keep up with the sharpening steel every few uses). It slices through everything like it's warm butter, and items fall away from the sides. It feels solid and well-balanced in my hand, and the weight helps the slicing. The only caution I would share is that if you hold the knife properly (thumb and side of the index finger on the sides of the blade, last three fingers wrapped around the handle), be careful of the "dull" bolster area; I actually cut myself on this part of the knife the first time I used it! I used my steel to file down the sharp edges and haven't had any problems since. <hl> Overall, this was the best $80 I've ever invested in my culinary education! <hl>

I have the Henckels Pro S hollow-ground santoku, and it's definitely the best item in my kitchen. I've had it over a year and it just now needs to be professionally sharpened (of course, we do keep up with the sharpening steel every few uses). It slices through everything like it's warm butter, and items fall away from the sides. It feels solid and well-balanced in my hand, and the weight helps the slicing. The only caution I would share is that if you hold the knife properly (thumb and side of the index finger on the sides of the blade, last three fingers wrapped around the handle), be careful of the "dull" bolster area; I actually cut myself on this part of the knife the first time I used it! I used my steel to file down the sharp edges and haven't had any problems since. Overall, this was the best <hl> $80 <hl> I've ever invested in my culinary education!


Question: How can the new knives be washed?

I bought this set to replace a non-seratted set that was way too flimsy. I cannot be happier. Except for the box they work as advertised. The box is useless. Lined with light weight foam rubber, the box is impractical for knife storage. It would take too long to fit the knives back inside their foam rubber cradle positions. Fortunately, my other set had a wooden knife rack I can store these knives in. Best still the knives can be washed in my dishwasher. The old set had wooden handles and neede hand washing. The box caused me to score 4 out of 5 stars.

Answer: can be washed in my dishwasher

I bought this set to replace a non-seratted set that was way too flimsy. I cannot be happier. Except for the box they work as advertised. The box is useless. Lined with light weight foam rubber, the box is impractical for knife storage. It would take too long to fit the knives back inside their foam rubber cradle positions. Fortunately, my other set had a wooden knife rack I can store these knives in. <hl> Best still the knives can be washed in my dishwasher . <hl> The old set had wooden handles and neede hand washing. The box caused me to score 4 out of 5 stars.

I bought this set to replace a non-seratted set that was way too flimsy. I cannot be happier. Except for the box they work as advertised. The box is useless. Lined with light weight foam rubber, the box is impractical for knife storage. It would take too long to fit the knives back inside their foam rubber cradle positions. Fortunately, my other set had a wooden knife rack I can store these knives in. Best still the knives <hl> can be washed in my dishwasher <hl>. The old set had wooden handles and neede hand washing. The box caused me to score 4 out of 5 stars.

Best still the knives <hl> can be washed in my dishwasher <hl> .


Question: What is short on this item?

This warmer is great for me since I keep kosher and have no other way of warming up food at work. After years of eating cold food I can finally have a warm meal at work.The unit itself is small so you can't fit too much in it, but for one persons lunch it is fine. For a unit so small though I would have expected it to warm my food quicker. I really need to put my lunch in by 9am if I want it at the right temp for lunch. This is a bit annoying because if I forget to put it in right away I am out of luck.The cord is very short so you will need an extension cord to use. You will want to be easily reached since there is no on/off so you will just have to keep unplugging it.Also the insert is metal which might sound ok but its kind of silly. It makes it too hot to remove so I sit here eating out of the entire crock pot, which just looks silly.Overall it works ok but I think you are better off getting a $10 standard 2qt crock pot, which will have a lot more options for a fraction of the price.

Answer: The cord

This warmer is great for me since I keep kosher and have no other way of warming up food at work. After years of eating cold food I can finally have a warm meal at work. The unit itself is small so you can't fit too much in it, but for one persons lunch it is fine. For a unit so small though I would have expected it to warm my food quicker. I really need to put my lunch in by 9am if I want it at the right temp for lunch. This is a bit annoying because if I forget to put it in right away I am out of luck. <hl> The cord is very short so you will need an extension cord to use. <hl> You will want to be easily reached since there is no on/off so you will just have to keep unplugging it. Also the insert is metal which might sound ok but its kind of silly. It makes it too hot to remove so I sit here eating out of the entire crock pot, which just looks silly. Overall it works ok but I think you are better off getting a $10 standard 2qt crock pot, which will have a lot more options for a fraction of the price.

This warmer is great for me since I keep kosher and have no other way of warming up food at work. After years of eating cold food I can finally have a warm meal at work.The unit itself is small so you can't fit too much in it, but for one persons lunch it is fine. For a unit so small though I would have expected it to warm my food quicker. I really need to put my lunch in by 9am if I want it at the right temp for lunch. This is a bit annoying because if I forget to put it in right away I am out of luck.<hl> The cord <hl> is very short so you will need an extension cord to use. You will want to be easily reached since there is no on/off so you will just have to keep unplugging it.Also the insert is metal which might sound ok but its kind of silly. It makes it too hot to remove so I sit here eating out of the entire crock pot, which just looks silly.Overall it works ok but I think you are better off getting a $10 standard 2qt crock pot, which will have a lot more options for a fraction of the price.


Question: what is the build quality of the product?

Now this is what I'm talking about! After trying several stir-fry pans that ranged from passable to dismal, the Circulon left them all in the dust. It's solidly constructed and hefty without being heavy, and the high sides make grease spatters almost non-existent. In fact, I found I needed to use less oil than usual as the heat didn't disperse but stayed in the pan. It distributes heat around the cooking surface extremely well with no hot spots and everything cooked perfectly. Cleanup was a cinch. Pour in some hot water and liquid detergent, swipe thoroughly with a sponge, and every bit of food comes right off. The pan emerged absolutely pristine. The size makes it great for cooking for anywhere from one to six people. This pan is definitely a winner and worth every single dime.Judy Lind

Answer: solidly constructed and hefty without being heavy

Now this is what I'm talking about! After trying several stir-fry pans that ranged from passable to dismal, the Circulon left them all in the dust. <hl> It's solidly constructed and hefty without being heavy , and the high sides make grease spatters almost non-existent. <hl> In fact, I found I needed to use less oil than usual as the heat didn't disperse but stayed in the pan. It distributes heat around the cooking surface extremely well with no hot spots and everything cooked perfectly. Cleanup was a cinch. Pour in some hot water and liquid detergent, swipe thoroughly with a sponge, and every bit of food comes right off. The pan emerged absolutely pristine. The size makes it great for cooking for anywhere from one to six people. This pan is definitely a winner and worth every single dime. Judy Lind

Now this is what I'm talking about! After trying several stir-fry pans that ranged from passable to dismal, the Circulon left them all in the dust. It's <hl> solidly constructed and hefty without being heavy <hl>, and the high sides make grease spatters almost non-existent. In fact, I found I needed to use less oil than usual as the heat didn't disperse but stayed in the pan. It distributes heat around the cooking surface extremely well with no hot spots and everything cooked perfectly. Cleanup was a cinch. Pour in some hot water and liquid detergent, swipe thoroughly with a sponge, and every bit of food comes right off. The pan emerged absolutely pristine. The size makes it great for cooking for anywhere from one to six people. This pan is definitely a winner and worth every single dime.Judy Lind

It's <hl> solidly constructed and hefty without being heavy <hl> , and the high sides make grease spatters almost non-existent.


Question: What does some complain about the egg timer?

I've used this egg timer many times and my eggs always turn out perfect. I'm surprised some say it has a plastic chemical smell to it. I've never had that problem. My brother-in-law made deviled eggs for Thanksgiving and his eggs were overcooked (green around the yolks) even though he followed a recipe for boiling eggs. This takes the guesswork out of it. I made a macaroni salad tonight and used this timer for my eggs. Once again, absolutely perfectly cooked yolks with no green tint. I would totally recommend. I'm buying one for my brother-in-law.

Answer: plastic chemical smell

a plastic chemical smell to it.

I've used this egg timer many times and my eggs always turn out perfect. I'm surprised some say it has <hl> a plastic chemical smell to it. <hl> I've never had that problem. My brother-in-law made deviled eggs for Thanksgiving and his eggs were overcooked (green around the yolks) even though he followed a recipe for boiling eggs. This takes the guesswork out of it. I made a macaroni salad tonight and used this timer for my eggs. Once again, absolutely perfectly cooked yolks with no green tint. I would totally recommend. I'm buying one for my brother-in-law.

I've used this egg timer many times and my eggs always turn out perfect. I'm surprised some say it has a <hl> plastic chemical smell <hl> to it. I've never had that problem. My brother-in-law made deviled eggs for Thanksgiving and his eggs were overcooked (green around the yolks) even though he followed a recipe for boiling eggs. This takes the guesswork out of it. I made a macaroni salad tonight and used this timer for my eggs. Once again, absolutely perfectly cooked yolks with no green tint. I would totally recommend. I'm buying one for my brother-in-law.


Question: What kind of blend does reviewer use the product for?

Don't waste your money. Use recycled lids from store-bought mayo or salad dressing. They leak less than these and are free. If you want a water-tight seal, use a regular two-piece canning lid because these leak like a sieve; if the two-piece feature really bugs you, hot-glue the flat to the ring. I will grant that these are pretty and white and don't have a food name embossed on them. But they are for storing stuff, so who is really going to see it? I bought the box over a year ago and only two lids have been put into use - for jars of my special lotion blend. I use recycled lids or canning lids for everything else.

Answer: lotion

Don't waste your money. Use recycled lids from store-bought mayo or salad dressing. They leak less than these and are free. If you want a water-tight seal, use a regular two-piece canning lid because these leak like a sieve; if the two-piece feature really bugs you, hot-glue the flat to the ring. I will grant that these are pretty and white and don't have a food name embossed on them. But they are for storing stuff, so who is really going to see it? <hl> I bought the box over a year ago and only two lids have been put into use - for jars of my special lotion blend. <hl> I use recycled lids or canning lids for everything else.

Don't waste your money. Use recycled lids from store-bought mayo or salad dressing. They leak less than these and are free. If you want a water-tight seal, use a regular two-piece canning lid because these leak like a sieve; if the two-piece feature really bugs you, hot-glue the flat to the ring. I will grant that these are pretty and white and don't have a food name embossed on them. But they are for storing stuff, so who is really going to see it? I bought the box over a year ago and only two lids have been put into use - for jars of my special <hl> lotion <hl> blend. I use recycled lids or canning lids for everything else.


Question: What happened to the arm of the tp holder?

The pros to this tp holder are what others have said - quality finish, looks great. I'm returning it because the arm that holds the roller is very crooked, as one reviewer noted, and I know that will bug me - every time I'd look at it I'd see that crooked arm. It's disappointing to get something that appears to be of quality materials, but the workmanship is poor. All the confusion over what bracket to purchase was frustrating, as well. I tried to find a bracket locally without success. Everyone wondered why the correct mounting bracket just didn't come with the tp holder when I ordered it. Good question. Anyway, I'm returning this one. I found one at PlumberSurplus.com and they sell the correct bracket with it ... and free shipping.

Answer: very crooked

The pros to this tp holder are what others have said - quality finish, looks great. <hl> I'm returning it because the arm that holds the roller is very crooked , as one reviewer noted, and I know that will bug me - every time I'd look at it I'd see that crooked arm. <hl> It's disappointing to get something that appears to be of quality materials, but the workmanship is poor. All the confusion over what bracket to purchase was frustrating, as well. I tried to find a bracket locally without success. Everyone wondered why the correct mounting bracket just didn't come with the tp holder when I ordered it. Good question. Anyway, I'm returning this one. I found one at PlumberSurplus.com and they sell the correct bracket with it ... and free shipping.

The pros to this tp holder are what others have said - quality finish, looks great. I'm returning it because the arm that holds the roller is <hl> very crooked <hl>, as one reviewer noted, and I know that will bug me - every time I'd look at it I'd see that crooked arm. It's disappointing to get something that appears to be of quality materials, but the workmanship is poor. All the confusion over what bracket to purchase was frustrating, as well. I tried to find a bracket locally without success. Everyone wondered why the correct mounting bracket just didn't come with the tp holder when I ordered it. Good question. Anyway, I'm returning this one. I found one at PlumberSurplus.com and they sell the correct bracket with it ... and free shipping.

I'm returning it because the arm that holds the roller is <hl> very crooked <hl> , as one reviewer noted, and I know that will bug me - every time I'd look at it I'd see that crooked arm.


Question: What would happen if the cup fell on your foot?

ooh yes, a nice cup a joe! this cup is so solid i swear if it fell on your foot you will cry. Heavy and is just the right size, this is my favourite mug.

Answer: you will cry

ooh yes, a nice cup a joe! <hl> this cup is so solid i swear if it fell on your foot you will cry . <hl> Heavy and is just the right size, this is my favourite mug.

ooh yes, a nice cup a joe! this cup is so solid i swear if it fell on your foot <hl> you will cry <hl>. Heavy and is just the right size, this is my favourite mug.

this cup is so solid i swear if it fell on your foot <hl> you will cry <hl> .


Question: Which setting is quiet?

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

Answer: The base setting

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

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


Question: What kind of cooking appliance was also purchased?

I wish two things----the cabinets were bigger, and they didn't wobble back andforth after they're put together. I wish the shelf space were deeper. I wish the packages of shelf pegs had more pegs in them; but that's four things....oops!I needed them (2) in my kitchen since my house was built in 1889 and backthen the people were teeny-tiny and kitchen cabinets were not very large,and closets were tiny for these tiny people, so I got these cabinets for mykitchen to hold the extra pots & pans. As far as putting them together, I paida handy man to do that for me. They didn't look too hard, though. I recentlyput my own gas barbecue together----maybe that's why it didn't look hard.Bottom line: they're cute but they wobble a little bit.

Answer: gas barbecue

I wish two things----the cabinets were bigger, and they didn't wobble back andforth after they're put together. I wish the shelf space were deeper. I wish the packages of shelf pegs had more pegs in them; but that's four things.... oops!I needed them (2) in my kitchen since my house was built in 1889 and backthen the people were teeny-tiny and kitchen cabinets were not very large,and closets were tiny for these tiny people, so I got these cabinets for mykitchen to hold the extra pots & pans. As far as putting them together, I paida handy man to do that for me. They didn't look too hard, though. <hl> I recentlyput my own gas barbecue together----maybe that's why it didn't look hard. <hl> Bottom line: they're cute but they wobble a little bit.

I wish two things----the cabinets were bigger, and they didn't wobble back andforth after they're put together. I wish the shelf space were deeper. I wish the packages of shelf pegs had more pegs in them; but that's four things....oops!I needed them (2) in my kitchen since my house was built in 1889 and backthen the people were teeny-tiny and kitchen cabinets were not very large,and closets were tiny for these tiny people, so I got these cabinets for mykitchen to hold the extra pots & pans. As far as putting them together, I paida handy man to do that for me. They didn't look too hard, though. I recentlyput my own <hl> gas barbecue <hl> together----maybe that's why it didn't look hard.Bottom line: they're cute but they wobble a little bit.