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Cuisinart TOB-165 Convection Toaster Oven/Broiler, White Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a toaster oven graveyard out in my dumpster. I was buying name brands and subjecting them to only moderate use, yet we were going through the things faster than pet goldfish.
For my most recent purchase I decided to pay for top quality. I based my purchase decision on my experience with other Cuisinart products and extensive reading of reviews from many sources. I've had my oven for about six months now, and I've been heartily pleased with my selection.
Besides durability, my chief concern in shopping had been size. It turns out this is even bigger than what I had before--both wide and tall. I can fit Corningware pans with the domed lids and knobs on top. Yet the outer dimensions are quite modest.
I wasn't sure I would use the convection feature, and in fact didn't get around to it until last week. It produced an excellent roast chicken, and I probably will use it more and more to make "weekend" dishes during the week. The additional cost for the convection over the regular was small, so it's definitely worth it even for occasional use.
The oven itself functions admirably. I love that it beeps when it's fully preheated, and the heat sensor really does keep it constantly and evenly heated to the correct temperature. I'm using this much more than my regular oven, especially during the summer.
The controls are easy to use and well thought-out as far as flow and intuitive functions. The only thing I'm not crazy about is setting the timer--one press for every minute, one for every hour. Gets to be a pain when you're setting 45 minutes. But, that is balanced out by the fact that the timer alarm keeps beeping until you come turn it off. No one little "ding" that you miss because you've stepping into the other room for a minute, leaving your food to burn.
Toasting is uneven as noted elsewhere, but this is typical of toaster ovens. Adjusting the rack can help. And honestly, it's really only an aesthetic problem. I do like that the toasting fuction includes a countdown timer so you know how long until breakfast!
My only real complaint lies with the broiler pan. Upon first inspection out of the box I was pleased with its apparent quality. But on the very first use it warped, and now buckles significantly on every use. Further, after the first washing I took it out of the drying rack only to discover rust along the bottom edge where water had pooled. I didn't even think it could rust, let alone do it on its first contact with water. I have to think my specific pan is lemon, as for them all to be like this would just be inexcusable in a product of such otherwise impeccable quality.
Also, the design team really fell apart when it came to the oven rack on which this pan sits. The rack--at least in one of its positions--actually wraps around the front corners of the pan. This means in order to take the pan out of the oven you have to lift it 1/2" vertically over the rack. Lift it and whatever's on it, plus whatever hot grease has accumulated, with nothing to grab it by. The other option is to take the rack out with it, which means tilting everything 30 degrees to get it past the stops. Not only is this bad design, it's dangerous.
But since I'm not using the pan every day, and since I love everything else about it, I'll still give it five stars.

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Why a convection oven you ask? The answer is simple: cook up to 30% faster and cook foods more evenly. A fan gently circulates the heat. The Exact Heat sensor maintains precise oven temperature for baking and broiling while the shade control memorizes up to seven brownness settings for toasting.

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VillaWare V3600-NS Prego Nonstick Pizzelle Baker Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this pizzelle iron - it's fast, clean, and helps me make one mean pizzelle!I bought this for my husband for Valentine's Day (and yes, I did make the pizzelles for him - his favorite dessert!) and he's been asking for more pizzelles ever since!Another plus - the pizzelle sizes are big enough to make one scoop ice cream bowls - perfect for people like me who don't like a huge serving of dessert all at once (but who won't turn down a second serving if it was around..!)I would definitely buy this again!

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Bake two 5-inch Italian pizzelles every 30 seconds with this simple-to-use appliance. Its Xylan non-stick grids ensure effortless food release, plus imprint a traditional fiori pattern on each waffle-like cookie. In addition, the electric baker offers an automatic thermostat with "ready" light, and its thoughtful Steam Guard feature protects hands from steam. For easy storage, the unit stands upright and comes with a convenient cord wrap. Instructions with recipes are included. Durably constructed with an attractive chrome finish and black handles, the pizzelle baker measures approximately 15 by 12 by 4 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

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Capresso 454 CoffeeTEAM-S Coffee Maker/Burr Grinder Combination Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this model coffemaker at work for a couple of years, and so I placed it on my registry and got it as a wedding gift. As far as grind and brew goes, this one is mostly good, but falls short in a few respects.
The good:
o- burr grinder, much better grind than a blade
o- programmable - I just set it in the evening and it's good to go when I get out of the shower
o- no major cleaning necessary every time you use it
o- I don't see anything wrong with the plastic at all. Looks fine to me.
o- GoldTone filter - a very fine mesh to capture most coffe grounds, but does not absorbe any of the oils from the coffee the way paper filters do, giving you a fuller flavor, albeit at a price of a slightly silty cup.

The bad:
o - the temperature isn't quite up to snuff - a little too cold. If you pour it into a cup you pulled out of the cupboard, and add a splash of half and half or milk from the fridge, then pour in the coffee, it's just above warm. Not hot enough. Which also contributes to the brew not being quite as good as the beans' potential. Sad.
Update - being the engineer at heart that I am, I went and tested the brew temperature, just to be sure. I used two different kitchen digital thermometers, both in the basket and in the carafe. For most of the bewing time the temp stays at about 165F, climbing up to almost 175F towards the end of the brew. That is well short of the 200F +- 5F (92C-94C). No wonder then. I was always puzzled at how I would find great coffee at a shop, buy the beans, bring them home and only get a mediocre brew. Now I know. Too cold.

o - there is a conduit between the burr grinder and the basket. As you grind beans, the grounds fill up the conduit and push the grounds that were there already out to the basket. It's okay if you use it at the office and brew 10 cups at a time, a few times a day (full brew takes about 10 minutes, BTW). Not good for home use where you bew 2-4 cups a day: you are constantly using day-old grounds. Not good. Next time this thing breaks, I'm replacing it with a standalone burr grinder which dumps beans right out, and a thermal carafe coffemaker like Braun, which brings me to the next point:
o- No thermal carafe! What's up with that! For a high price like that, I'd have at least expected a thermal carafe. Alas, no such luck.
o- Reliability. At the office we've had to replace it about once a year, which isn't bad considering how heavily we used it - multiple 10-cup brews every day. My home version quit (motor burned out, I think) after just over a year of use. Luckily, the department store exchanged it, a'cause it was off the wedding registry and they are extra nice in those cases. Next time this thing dies, I'm getting two separate pieces - maker and grinder, both can be had for under half of the cost of these.
o - if you do get it, make sure to point the spout of the carafe to the right, away from the basket, as the steam can make the mechanism and beans sticky.
o- Brew time is too long. A full 10 cups take 10 minutes. Ideally a brew should not take more than 6 minutes; after that time you start to extract bitter unpleasant flavors from the beans. So if you want to make more coffee, then make 6 cups, pour into a thermal container and brew the other 4.
Better yet, don't buy this coffemaker.

Update: Capresso has come out with a new model, Capresso 455.05 CoffeeTEAM which does come with a thermal carafe. I don't know what the brew temp is - I suspect still too cold; no way to tell. It's an extra hundred bucks. I'm going to see if I can return mine and buy a better one.

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The only combination machine with a Conical Burr Grinder!Just pour in the beans, program the time and amount of coffee to be ground-and CoffeeTEAM-S does the rest!Only CoffeeTEAM lets you program the amount of coffee you want to grind: choose from 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 cups and select mild, regular or strong.You can even program two completely different settings, one for manual operation and one for automatic operation.This way you always enjoy exactly the same coffee taste.The CoffeeTEAM uses solid steel conical burrs.The slow grinding of the burrs imparts minimal heat, preserving more aroma than blade grinding.It also allows for a finer and more uniform grind than combination machines with a blade grinder. Grinding and brewing are separated, keeping moisture away from the grinder.The CoffeeTEAM grinds the programmed amount of beans directly into the filter.Then the filter automatically swings back and the brewing process begins.

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Cuisinart Convection Toaster Oven Broiler Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had this oven for several months now. I missed an opportunity to by it as a factory refurbished unit, and ended up buying it new here. Initially, I wanted to hold out for a convection oven with a larger capacity, but the reality of unit size and lack of availability of a larger oven with similar features convinced me to by this model.

I think I made the right choice. It is large enough to bake and broil a wide variety of things without having to resort to the "big oven", it has accurate, even temp control, and enough features and custom settings that I am still discovering new and better ways to use it.

It is a pretty large oven, does everything advertsed in best of class fashion, it's very easy to clean, and looks "right" no matter how your kitchen is outfitted. Even simple tasks like making toast are handled better than any regular toaster or cheap toaster oven that I have tried. When toasting bread or bagles, the first part of the cycle brings the bread up to teperature without bringing the heat elements up to "toasting" tepmerature. Towards the end of the cycle, the elements glow bright red, and toast both surfaces very evenly, and to taste. The result is perfectly toasted bread, bagles, pizza slices, etc, without cold centers. The cycle can easily be tailored for your favorite bread. Perfect.

Before I forget, someone posted a "review" here that really was a question about what temp the oven is capable of. The oven can also broil, so that would indicate that it can reach high temps, and in fact, it can. The "bake" setting allows you to select a temerature on the display up to 500 degrees. Most any cooking technique that can be done with a quality conventional oven can be done with this gem. And more. When I first started using the oven, I checked it's indicated temp with my electronic thermometer that I use for calibrating industrial sensors. In every case, the indicated air temp was within a few degrees of reality. My full sized oven wasn't anywhere near that close when it was new.

Broiling, baking, defrosting, and reheating leftovers are also given the benefit of digital control over the cooking cycle. Even the crumb tray was designed for effective operation, and ease of cleaning. I have used a number of dedicated convection ovens, and more than a few toaster ovens over the years, but this one is in a class by itself. Even if you grew up with the microwave, this oven won't gather dust on your countertop.

Update... July 12, 2005. This oven is used most every day, and has proved to be a solid performer. As time passed, I have used pretty much all of the functions of the oven, and learned to customize settings to please me along the way. I have not had a single problem with the oven since the day it arrived, and being easy to keep clean, it still looks factory new (when I clean it). It is about as large as I care to have on the countertop, and for bigger jobs, I simply use the main kitchen oven. For most anything else, this is the oven that gets the call. I still rate five stars.

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Cuisinart brings a new standard of convenience and consistency to baking, broiling and toasting. The Convection Baking fan surrounds the food surface with evenly heated airflow, to cook foods up to 30% faster than conventional ovens. The state-of-the-art Exact Heat- Sensor and Your Choice- Browning Memory ensure that everything is cooked to perfection. The Convection Oven-Toaster-Broiler will be a welcome addition to any kitchen!

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Waring Pro DF250 1800-Watt 2-1/5-Pound-Capacity Deep Fryer, Brushed Stainless Review

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(More customer reviews)This fryer works great and holds the temperature well.It is a shallower fryer than some.Deep enough to handle everything but large game hens or larger food. Being shallow and wide gives it a significant advantage.It creates a larger surface area within the basket for food to cook.This allows for more items to be cooked at once when you need a little space between each item!

Immersion heaters do use a bit more oil volume but that added volume also leads to a more stable cooking temperature over time. As a result, the fryer seems to hold temperature well and cycles back to temperature relatively quickly.

1800 watts is a lot of heating power.The fryer will draw around 15 amps of current! If you have an older house, you will need to plug it into a circuit that has nothing else connected to it.If you need to run power from somewhere else in your house -- I prefer to fry outdoors -- you will need a heavy duty extension cord. Look for a cord of at least 1875 watts power capacity!

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With its powerful 1800-watt immersion-style heating element for fast heat-up and recovery time, this deep fryer cooks up to 2-1/5 pounds of food quickly and crisply without that greasy fried-food feeling. Simply fill the heavy-duty mesh basket with food, lower into the hot oil, and monitor progress through the viewing window. The domed lid ingeniously catches condensation and channels it away, keeping splattering to a minimum. Built-in safety features include a 3-foot breakaway cord, overload auto-shutoff protection, and a safety interlock system that prevents operation until the control panel has been properly mounted. Other highlights include a 1-gallon removable enamel- coated oil container with pouring spout, a 30-minute timer, a collapsible cool-touch handle, and a tilt-and-drain component for easy cleanup. In addition, the unit's oil reservoir, basket, and lid are dishwasher-safe. Attractively housed in brushed stainless steel, the deep fryer measures 12-4/5 by 18-2/7 by 12-8/9 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Philips AJ3910 CD Clock Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)This unit and it's successor the AJ3910/37B both suffer from the same fatal flaw: although the packaging states in large bold lettering: "Wake to your favorite CD track," there is no way to set a track number for the alarm. The unit's alarm will ONLY wake you with the first track of the CD.I called Philips support (which was quite helpful), and they confirmed this.They also confirmed that Philips does not make a comperable product with said feature.

It's a shame really because everything else about the unit is top notch.The clock read-out is clear and bright enough to read across the room without my glasses on, yet not so bright as to disturb my sleep.The sound is top notch for such a small unit, and the controls are pretty easy to use.

But the lack of ability to select a specific track to wake up to is a fatal flaw.When faced with the decision to either: (a.) burn a pile of custom CDs, or (b.) exchange the unit for one with the all-important feature, I'd rather exchange the unit.

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Functioning both as an alarm clock and CD player, the Philips AJ3910 can wake you up with the standard alarm sound or your favorite CDs. The large LCD display shows the time prominently and clearly, and dual alarms allow you to set different alarms for different events, without having to change it every time.A self-powered backup helps the AJ3910 keep time even when the power goes out.

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Panasonic FV-08VQ3 WhisperCeiling 80 CFM Ceiling Mounted Fan Review

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(More customer reviews)During our first bathroom renovation I purchased what I thought was a good fan and it was way too loud. Pulled it out and purchased this one. Has turned out to be just perfect. Extremely quiet but it's 'just' loud enough to know it's on and I like that.

We're now redoing our second bathroom and will get another one of these. Don't forget to calculate your bathroom CFM (LxWxH

Combo Light Fixture - Halogen - 30 in. - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)We bought this light fixture for a bearded dragon.We also bought the R Zilla critter cage.Within 3 months the T5 bulb burnt out and one of the Halogen day light bulbs.I'm pretty sure these bulbs are supposed to last at least a year.The main problem is it still doesn't bring the tank to 100 degrees.We had to go out and buy a ceramic heat emitter which really did bring the cage up 20 degrees.The fixture has a built in timer that turns on the T5 bulb and the day light bulb.The other bulbs still work, so I wonder if it's the fixture itself!

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Exciting combination reptile lighting fixture provides essential UVA and UVB rays through T5 fluorescent lighting, and the intense, directed heat of halogen lamps all under one hood. Movable halogen bulb sockets allow you to create an intense basking spot or to simply direct heating requirements to a specific part of your reptile's cage. Stylish black hoods replace the need for multiple lamps on the top of your reptile's terrarium. Each lamp is independently controlled, and each lighting fixture comes with an integrated lighting timer so you can easily configure the ideal day/night lighting cycle for your pet. A complete reptile lighting solution! Bulbs not included.

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Digital LCD Thermometer Alarm Clock with Color Changing LED Backlight Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this go onto my desk I put the batteries in and no kidding a the next day I come in the lcd reading is just about not readable.the batteries I put in there 3 AAA batteries were brand new.tried again with three new batteries and it did it again.I threw it out in the garbage where it belongs

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100% Brand New Color Changing LCD Alarm Clock. Ideal for home or office use with large, clear LCD display for easy reading. Many additional features such as date and temperature display, audible alarm function and count down timer function. Powered by 3 x AAA batteries (not included). Size: 8.5 x 7.5 x 9.5 CM. Please note, the clock can not be set to display only one color.

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DeLonghi D650UX Cool Touch Deluxe Deep Fryer Review

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(More customer reviews)For $50 you can't beat this as a basic fryer, especially if purchasing for a smaller household. The capacity is enough to cook for 2 or 3 at a time, the unit is well-designed and solidly built, and even though it lacks a temperature control it heats the oil to 375 degrees (I checked with a cooking thermometer) which is what most recipes seem to recommend. The filter system works well to contain odors and the drainage tube makes cleaning a breeze. The only issue I've had is that it's hard to avoid condensation on the viewing window, but that's no big deal. Highly recommended.

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De'Longhi helps you fry it allfrom chicken to chipswith an exclusive easy oil drainage feature, anti-odor filters, a nonstick interior and a viewing window that let's you keep your eye on the whole process. One-year warranty. Model D650.

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Whirlpool LTE5243DQ 24-Inch Thin-Twin Stacked Washer/Dryer Electric Laundry Cent Review

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(More customer reviews)As one of the other reviewers noted, the washer drum jumps off the hydraulics regularly.

We put one of these in one our apartments. It worked well for about a year and then headed south.

I watched as a repairman opened it.The washer drum is held up by three struts/shock absorbers that sitin these slightly cupped supports.If the wash isn't perfectly balanced (and how could any be that way), it jumps off the strut.

Great size.Not at all built to last.

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The Whirlpool 5 Cycle Large Capacity Washer with Electric Dryer is the perfect solution for a small laundry space.This washer/dryer set fits in small spaces and provides all of the great cleaning and fabric care you expect from a standard machine.The washer features a 1.5 cu. ft. capacity, spreckle porcelain basket, 5 automatic cycles, 4 wash/rinse temperature combinations, 5 wash/spin speed combinations, 3 water level selections, easy-to-clean lint filter, and ToughTop II top and lid finish.The dryer features 5 cycles, 4 temperature selections, side-swing door, end-of-cycle signal, and automatic Dry-Miser control.

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Portable 3 in 1 Sprinkler System Review

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(More customer reviews)Is the other reviewer an industry shill?Reviewer based out of CT while "Get Organized!" is based out of PA.I'm still suspicious.Anyway, on to my less than stellar review (I ordered two sets).

Negative
* If you want the most common all around spray pattern you won't get it.The spray is decidedly non-uniform.These are for the square and round hole selections on the head.Actually, if you look at the picture of the product that's sort of what the spray looks like, water only spraying erratically to the left and right sides.
* You may not want to (unlike previous "reviewer" does) connect two sets together or use quick-connects.These will reduce the water spray noticeably (perhaps with the fine spray patterns it would be OK).
* If you want to adjust the uneven spray you will have to pull up the stake and reseat.A few times of this and you hole is too loose for a good seating.So check where the spray pattern hits before seating.

Positive
* The other 4 head are fine spray settings: three 180 degree and one left/right pattern.These work OK.Again though making adjustments to where the water hits requires repositioning the stake.
* System connects together easily (though there might be bits of black plastic in the orange threads you should remove)
* Stakes are pretty tough (but my ground was too hard and I had to use a hammer and stake to prep the holes).
* Selection of spray settings head rotated smoothly with detents.

Note:Get Organized!Has their own web site where they sell a lot of "as seen on TV" and other cheap items ... just saying:)

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Portable 3 in 1 Sprinkler SystemCover more ground when watering the lawn or garden. Each of this hose's three sprinkler heads has five separately controlled settings, so you can saturate the lawn at one end while giving new plantings a light sprinkle at the other! More efficient watering! This portable 18' hose has three in-line sprinkler heads that ensure greater water coverage and saturation. Five different spray settings from gentle to robust let you safely water everything from delicate seedlings to sturdy, established lawns and shrubs. Like a custom sprinkler system for a fraction of the cost. Heads can be adjusted independently. There is 6' of hose between sprinkler heads, but you can even remove one or two links to cover a smaller area. Sprinkler heads are mounted on stakes and stay securely in place during watering. Features:Moves to any area in your yard for easy watering! From your lawn to delicate plants, different jobs require different watering settings, and this Sprinkler System can handle them all. Includes 3 staked sprinkler heads, each with 5 different spray patterns. Set includes: 3 Attachable hoses (70") 3 Sprinklers with stakes (8-1/4" x 3" dia.)Made of tough ABS plastic and PVC

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Prepara PPL1-PP201 Power Plant Professional Review

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(More customer reviews)I lucked into a deeply discounted Prepara Power Plant Professional with included grow light and the herb saver at my local Marshall's. I'd never seen one of these before, but I'd tried my hand at various types of indoor hydroponics before, and it looked well designed.

The first thing I must say is this: Aerogarden seed kits cost a lot of money because they make sure the seeds are viable and the whole thing is idiot proof. They pick miniaturized plant types that work well for mini-container gardening, knowing that anyone who plants an indeterminate tomato plant in their product is not going to be satisfied. You can save a lot of money by using your own seeds with the Prepara Power Plant, and I really love that about the product, but you have to make sure the seeds you use are viable. (Nose around GardenWeb and find out how to do that.) If you've bought off-season 10-cents-per-pack seeds at Walmart, and most of your seeds fail to germinate or rot, don't blame the Prepara Power Plant. Also, don't expect seeds that germinate under very different conditions and have different rates of growth and lighting needs to do well together. Lettuce sprouts quickly; cilantro, not so much. You have to understand what the different seeds/plants need. The "foolproof" products that cost a fortune are for people who don't want to have to learn how to garden.

Now, all that said, I think rock wool cubes would work better than the little grow sponges that come with the Power Plant, and I happen to have plenty of those from my last hydroponics experiment. I would start seedlings in the cubes in a seed-starting tray (an old meat tray, perhaps), or maybe a makeshift lettuce-raft type hydroponics setup, then move the strongest plants into the Power Plant when they are ready to really take off. But I have to say that the design of the little pods that hold the plants looks PERFECT for just buying some small herb plants, washing the soil off the roots very well, and trimming them down to work the roots through the holders, sans sponges. That's what I'm going to do with my next batch of plants so I've always got fresh herbs growing in my kitchen.

This is NOT a good product for seed-starting and then transplating the plants to another area. That's what you save your styrofoam meat trays, old cut-up toilet paper rolls, and paper cups for. It's for kitchen herbs and lettuces, maybe strawberries. Green garlic might do nicely in this unit.

I do very much like the way the Prepara Power Plant is designed, and I LOVE the sound of the water running inside of it. It's got all the charm of a feng shui water feature but with the functionality of being able to grow fresh edibles. It fits neatly on my countertop, and the clean lines are quite appealing.

A word of warning: if you have cats in the house, they are going to be absolutely fascinated by the sound of the water inside the Power Plant. They are going to be constantly sneaking up to it and biting off the heads of your young plants when you aren't looking. Don't expect much growth from the Prepara Power Plant if you have cats in your house. But, still, it's a hoot to watch. And if you really want to have a good time, put some catnip plants in your Prepara Power Plant. Multiple trips for multiple cats....

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How would you like healthy plants at your fingertips year-round? With the Prepara Power Plant Professional, you won't have to worry about overwatering or forgetting to maintain your plants. The Power Plant Professional automatically dispenses nutrient to your seeds and plants, so you won't have to remember. Grow herbs, fruit, and fresh flowers right in your kitchen, 365 days a year. Growing is so easy, you'll be thrilled to experiment with a variety of seed. At your supermarket, hardware store, or home finishing store, you'll find a plethora of affordable seeds that you'll want to try. The Power Plant Professional's clean, svelte design looks great on any counter or window sill. No green thumb is required. Just set it up, plant your seed, and let the Power Plant Professional do all the work. It can grow up to 50% faster than potted plants do. With no dirt involved, you won't have to worry about bugs and worms either. Just use water, nutrient, and air to grow abundant harvests. You get 6 grow sponges, 6 grow baskets, 6 humidadomes, 6 seed covers, nutrients, AC adaptor, and more. Clean the bowl and grow surface between crops using a mild detergent. 10.4 x 10.4 x 8.6 inches. 5 pounds.

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Holmes HFH2992-U Whisper Quiet Heater Fan with Digital Thermostat Review

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(More customer reviews)This is truly a "whisper quiet" heater that is great for the period just before the winter and probably during early spring. It works very well, and increases the room temperature quickly enough. It is not meant to be the main heater but it is great as a secondary and fast heating device. Highly recommended.

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This whisper quiet heater is compact and powerful.With it's digital thermostat, you can easily set your desired comfort level.Set the timer in 1 hour increments up to 16 hours to either preheat a room or to automatically turn the heater off.

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Black & Decker DCM7 Cup-at-a-Time Personal 12-Ounce Coffeemaker, White Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought one of these for my mother for Christmas. Years ago I had gotten her a Black&Decker cup-at-a-time coffeemaker and it finally gave up last year. The only cup-at-a-time coffeemaker at a reasonable price I could find locally was by Toastess. The Toastess paled in comparison to the Black&Decker, not only in build quality but in ease of use. My mother suffers from a neurological disorder which makes it difficult to coordinate the use of her hands; she is okay with general tasks, but nothing which requires fine manipulation. This Black&Decker coffeemaker, like the model before, is easy to use. The power switch is on the front and a little larger than several coffeemakers switches; you just have to push down on it. There is nothing to move out of the way when filling the reservoir; just lift the lid. The reservoir is also a little wider than the Toastess making it easier to fill. Of course, one of the safety features, which the Toastess model also lacks, is the automatic shut-off. When it is finished making a cup of coffee, and it is fast, it just shuts off, which is great for someone who keeps forgetting to turn off their coffeemaker. The only issue I can see that someone may have, and niggling at that, is that this unit cannot hold tall coffee mugs. All of my mother's coffee mugs fit, which is a lesser concern for me, however, than its ease of use and safety, at which this Black&Decker excels.--Bob

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Product Description:
Great for at home, in a dorm, or at the office, this compact cup-at-a-time coffeemaker brews fresh, hot coffee directly into any 5- to 12-ounce mug. To use, simply pour a mug full of cold tap water into the water reservoir, insert the permanent filter into the filter basket, add a measured amount of coffee grounds, place the mug or cup on the mug/cup rest, and push "start". An "on" indicator light will illuminate until brewing has completed. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee quickly and easily any time of day. The handy appliance can also be used to make hot water for tea, hot chocolate, or instant foods like oatmeal or soup. In addition to its simple, straightforward design, the appliance provides automatic shut-off for safety and peace of mind. The filter basket and permanent filter clean up easily by hand or in the dishwasher, and the base of the unit wipes clean with a damp cloth. The 800-watt coffeemaker measures approximately 6-1/5 by 7 by 9-1/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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