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bread maker
I researched this item carefully before selecting this item. I have used it about 5 times, and am very happy with the bread that I have made. Every loaf has turned out great, nicely sized, and I look forward to enjoying this bread maker for a long time. Thank you! | 45 stars
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Amazing machine...!
I have a Kitchen Aid that was purchased by my parents about 25 years ago, and it is still running strong. It has never been repaired for any malfunctions, and works almost as good as it did 25 years ago, when it was brand new. That is a testimony for durability! We use it all of the time, have the grinder attachments, and everything works wonderfully. We love it, and will purchase another one, if this one ever decides to retire. | 45 stars
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Mold in handle
Black mold forms in the handle after about a year of normal use. Also, if you are not careful during normal operation, pieces easily gets stuck in various places in the bowl. Great motor and bottom design but the the bowl design is absolutely terrible - not something I would have expected from kitchenaid. This one goes to goodwill. | 01 star
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Toaster
KitchenAid KMTT400SS 4-Slice Metal Toaster, Brushed Stainless SteelExcellent performance. Toasts evenly on all sides of 1,2 3,or 4 slices. Can select to toast one side more that the other. Easy to clean, looks good on the counter, easy to read controls. Would buy another if needed. | 45 stars
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So far, so great
Read all the reviews here on amazon and chose the breville over all the high end kettles available as it seemed to have the fewest drawbacks/highest upside. So far, after a year and a half of multiple use daily, we continue to be happy with the purchase. Some reviewers have experienced a foul taste to water boiled in the kettle; we have not noticed this at all. We use brita filtered water exclusively in the kettle - - tap water has yet to touch it - - perhaps this makes some difference? Or not, who can say but our tea and coffee tastes great. Boil time is very rapid. No complaints with this product at all thus far and it remains a useful, reliable, time saving kitchen tool. | 45 stars
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very happy
Purchased this mattress pad for my queen bed which is about 15-16 inches deep and it fits very well with a little room to spare. It stays in place nicely and the padding feels great. I have had this item for about a month at the time of this review and i am pleased with it in every wayso far. As others have mentioned the sides are far from gauzy, they are thick and have a lot of stretch. If you rip the sides putting it on you're doing something wrong. Also, due to the mixed reviews of how this mattress pad stands up to the dryer, i chose the safest option and just line dried it. | 34 stars
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a gift
this was a gift for my son who is in college. he said that it works well. truthfully, I doubt that he will really use it very much, but it made me feel good to buy it for him! | 45 stars
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An answer to a Golden Retriever Owner's prayers
Hoover U5507-900 Elite Auto-Rewind Bagless Upright Vacuum CleanerI have given up my old reliable Hoover Wind Tunnel for this great model.With Golden Retrievers in my home, I have been going through vacuum bags like they were peanuts. This baby eliminated that problem as well as getting my carpets, floors, and furniture really clean and free of dog hair.I have a little trouble putting the top cover on the canister, but other than that, I feel I have found a treasure. | 34 stars
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nonstop emptying?
The general consenus after a demo I saw at the mall is that it has completely inadequate storage capacity. You could probably fit 5 of these toys into a real vacuum cleaner bag. One woman suggested it could hold about 3 medium size dust bunnies. | 01 star
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Moving on up!
I have purchased mid-range priced towels for over 20 years and I decided to splurge on 4 of these washcloths! (Buy 3 get 1 free) They were advertised for $9.99 each (4 for $30) and I thought, "What washcloth is worth ten bucks?" BUT NOW I'M addicted to Christy towels - the Embrace with silk is sooo soft and absorbant! And I have only tried the washcloths! I am saving to buy the hand towels - very pricey but definitely the quality warrants the cost! I've washed them several times and have had no problems with pulls or loose threads! If you want to pamper yourself, buy these! | 45 stars
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home cafe
We bought a home cafe just before christmas. We have used it twice a day since then, or about 250 times. The gismo that holds the coffee pods has broken into several pieces. This should not happen to a product with a Black & Decker label. Coffee makers usually lasts at least a couple of years.Neal PUckett | 01 star
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Like finding an old friend
I didn't use my new electric skillet right away... it was sort of a Christmas present to myself! I have now used it several times, and I love it! Clean up is a snap, temperature control is accurate, it's big enough to fry up to 4 large pork chops at once, and the price was right! I must admit that the reviews that mentioned the lid exploding were a bit disconcerting, but, I don't use it much for anything other than keeping things warm. Thanks Presto, and, thanks Amazon, my life's a little easier! | 45 stars
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Looks nice, but does not ring
The Lux kitchen timer arrived as scheduled and was well packaged in a small box with bubble pack. However in opening the timer and testing to insure it worked, it DOES NOT ring. I tried several times to set it for lengthy times and short periods and it does not ring. Therefore I have gathered it with other items I am taking to Goodwill and will acquire another Lux timer at a local kitchen store. | 01 star
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Easy to install but can't see keeping it up for the long run
Looking for a solution to cover the windows of an exterior French door, I stumbled across this. If you're looking for privacy it does the trick, but it cheapens the doors a bit in my case.My advice is that you need to balance your priorities in the decision-making process. If you want privacy at a decent price without having to drill in holes for roller shades (or similar) then this is a good, inexpensive solution. Also, you lose the view so definitely keep that in mind.I don't see it as a long-term solution on a nice picture window or a French door. Also the colors are a bit too yellow and amber for my taste, although to be fair that is how it is advertised. Some more colors would give some added depth, which this is lacking. Note, I understand this design is discontinued.In sum, it is a low-cost, no commitment solution to cover a window for privacy however you lose the view and most of the light that would normally come through the window. Once I can find a nice, window covering that I can safely put on a fiberglass door, I will be looking to remove these. | 23 stars
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Good Pillow
This pillow is very comfortable and stable. For me, I needed the maximum amount of water. Easy to fill and get air out. | 34 stars
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Cuisinart Toster Oven Broiler
We purchased the Cuisinart TOB-195 and it's remarkable how great this small oven performs. We have a large All Gas Thermador Oven and everytime we want to bake or broil anything you have to heat the large oven to complete the task. With the small Cuisinart you can broil, bake or heat up items in a small amount of time and use very little electricity. We had been looking at these for a long time, just can't understand why it took so long to purchase one. We very seldom use the big oven any more. | 45 stars
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zorirushi purchased thru amazon
Great product. I already had a Gevalia carafe that did not keep anything hot for very long. The coffee about burned my mouth even after several hours. That was just what I was looking for! I highly recommend it. | 45 stars
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Sharp!
This has to be the sharpest knife I've ever used. The only disadvantage is that it does not come with any kind of protective shield or stand. I got this 50% off, otherwise I would have bought the Shun Ken Onion chef's knife with stand. | 34 stars
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Good, but some of the items were small!
This is an average product. All pieces are ok. But I felt that some of them were smaller than what I saw on that photo. | 23 stars
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Love It!!
The sheets feel nice and cool. I didnt expect it to feel so silky. I really love it and plan on buying a couple more full sheet sets. I also misread and thought I was purchasing a set when I purchased the fitted sheet. | 45 stars
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Much Smaller
I still gave it a higher star rating because I like how thick and warm the sheets are. If you're a cool sleeper you wont like these sheets. If you like it hot, these are great. I'm sad that I can't keep these sheets because they don't fit well over my mattress.CONS -I got the Queen size1- Pockets are NOT deep enough. even though it said it fit 16, and it does not.. My mattress is actually a 15 and i have like an inch of mattress hanging out from the fitted sheet.2- Width wise, it seems like its just a few centimeters shy of what a Queen size should be.. So it barely fits but I really have to "Stuff" my mattress in there, which I dislike. It feels like i'm misshaping my mattress to suit these sheets.3- What everyone else had mentioned (but I really don't mind the color) the Cafe color is more of a deep/dark Gold color than anything of the brown or light brown color spectrum.. | 23 stars
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Don't do it - the worst vacuum ever!!!
This vacuum is such a waste of money. I spent over $100 on this and it worked good for 2 uses. And I only have one medium area rug and a small rug on my back porch and no pets! The filters and the hoses get clogged easily. You have to constantly clean the filters to get a minimal amount of suction. When you empty out the container, the dust flies everywhere even if you do it slow. When you vacuum, all the dust and dirt shoots out of the back of the vacuum cleaner and hits your feet. What a joke. I finally purchased a great vacuum from Eureka (4870dt). Now my rug is clean again! I am putting this thing in a garage sale! This is the worst vacuum cleaner I have ever used. I will never buy a Hoover again! | 01 star
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Wonderful
Do not know how I ever managed without this wonderful funnel. Just right size for everything. Strainer detatches very easy . . . the size of the funnel is great for pouring from a larger container -- looks good hanging out in my kitchen. | 45 stars
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Great Laundry Bags
I use these to separate my light and dark laundry and it works great. These bags have lasted over a year with no tears that I have noticed. They are light weight but still heavy duty enough to stand up to use.No complaints. I'd recommend them. Hope this helped! | 45 stars
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so far work well....
I bought this air purifier last year from Amazon. This year, this air purifier decreases my allergy symptom significantly. This year I did not take any medicine so far. Comparing other brands, Blueair is the quietest one I have ever had except Sharper Image that has a problem with excessive Ozone creating. If you have an allergy problem, it is worth to use it. One problem was a setting location because the air direction is somehow odd. Air direction has left 45 which have a hard time to be located. Otherwise, it works for me! | 45 stars
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High quality cookware.
This is a high quality pot set, very sturdy, heavy and it cleans easy. I looked for a while before I finally found this one. Great investment! | 45 stars
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Mom loves it!
I ordered this for my mother's birthday... a few years ago. It's on the wall of an outdoor building (on a covered patio). It makes her smile every day! She still raves about it.Great purchase... made mom very happy. :) | 45 stars
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Still great after almost 3 years!
I realized I bought my Mr. Bento almost three years ago and it is still working great! I though I would finally write a review for it :) All the seals are just fine, despite having microwaved the containers *numerous* times (never with the lids in the microwave, though). I have cooked pasta with red sauce in the two bottom container many, many times and it has not taken a stain either.I have found over the last few years that the Mr. Bento makes me eat healthier because it forces me to eat a variety of small servings instead of just jam-packing one tupperware container full of a single rice or pasta dish and then feeling like crap about 1:30 in the afternoon.If you get a Mr. Bento I strongly recommend searching through the Bento groups on Flickr because it is great for getting ideas for things to pack for lunch in your Bento Box. | 45 stars
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great for hand held
I love this vacuum. Yes, the battery doesn't last that long, but 6 minutes of powerful suction is plenty for a hand held vacuum. It is not designed to clean a whole room - it is for small spills or hard to reach areas. I highly recommend it. And for bigger areas I use my large dyson which I adore. | 34 stars
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LOVE THE AEROPRESS coffee maker!
GREAT purchase....something my dad hadn't thought of. It's his newest and most favorite toy and best tasteing coffee ever! | 45 stars
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Love this container
The best coffee container! With it's twist off top, tea attachment, to it's size. Great for commuting. I can throw it in my bag or under my seat on the train, and not have to worry about spills. Love it. | 45 stars
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Great Vacuum!
Wow, great suction for such a small machine. Really worked well on stairs. Add a couple of wheels in front and it would make it perfect! | 34 stars
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Pretty good but not perfect
I think it's pretty good but not perfect. The construction of the lid seems overly complex to me. It makes fine rice, but I'd like to see the lid construction simplified.It does make good rice for me. It took a little experimentation to get it right with my microwave (they all seem a little different). | 34 stars
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Too Small
The fitted sheet is too small for my mattress. I had already washed the sheets before putting them on my bed, so I could not return them. If you don't need deep pocket sheets then the sheets are very nice for the price. | 23 stars
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Should have heeded the review
In the face of all the great reviews, one lone reviewer mentioned liquid being trapped in the lid resulting in the putrification of the lid. I purchased it anyway. Sure enough, liquid does become trapped in the lid and defies all attempts to removal. Afraid of the possible health consequences, I learned too late after discarding the packaging. As a result, I can only throw it out. It is truly unusable and if I could have given this item zero stars, I would have. | 01 star
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Cute, but not efficient
This item was adorable and my daughter loved the idea, however, the iron's performace was weak. The shape turned out okay, but the top part of the iron doesn't cook the waffle completely no matter how many times you put the lid back down and the chirping sound it makes when it thinks the waffle is done gets annoying fast. | 23 stars
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Soup's on
This is a real deal on a great stockpot. I'm used to the taller ones, but wouldn't go back after using this. I made a huge batch of gumbo in it, and the wide bottom was absolutely perfect for getting a dark-drown roux without burning the flour. Simmers liquids down quickly if needed because of the wide surface area. Would be great for any soup and huge quantities or rice or pasta dishes. It does take less heat to cook, allegedly because of the superior Calphalon construction, so you'll need to watch familiar recipes until you get the hang of it. Also, it is about 13" in diameter without the handles, and goes way over the sides of our commercial burners (but cooks just fine). Before you buy, take a ruler over to one of your burners and decide if it's going to work on your stove. I've bought two as gifts already, and at this price it could be only average (it's not) and still be a bargain. | 45 stars
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kids shelving
These shelves were easy to assemble and sturdy The plastic holders are so cute in the different colors. Makes it easy to put things away | 45 stars
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Great Juicer
Got this juicer yesterday. I've only used it once, but I tried apples, carrots, celery, spinach, and tomatoes. I didn't have any trouble turning the handle for any of these things (I did cut the carrots in half though). Everything else juiced easily. It didn't get all of the juice out of the tomatoes, but I just scooped up the pulp and ran it through again. I also had to crank the handle back and forth a few times to get the juice from the spinach (no biggie). In all it only took a couple minutes for a glass of juice. I didn't have any leaks.I used the suction cup, which worked really well (I was surprised by this actually, wasn't expecting it to work). I do agree that the handle is a bit to close to the base. If I had to use the clamp there would be much extra room. I know a lot of people were complaining about the clamp being to big and having to open their dishwasher to have a place to clamp it. Unfortunately, I don't think there's really another option, so I don't consider that a valid complaint.It was a snap to put together (took a couple minutes). Now I can take it apart, clean it, and reassemble it in about two minutes. It's really a simple machine.In all, I really can imagine a better juicer. I was looking at those expensive $400 dollar electric juicers, but as I couldn't spend that much I opted for this one. I don't really know why you would need an electric now. This one is so light weight and portable. It makes no noise at all. I control the speed and direction of things. And I get a little exercise while juicing (is the point of juicing to get healthier? May as well get a little physical activity with it). So, while there may be a couple design issues that could be better, it's really the best juicer I could imagine (at least short of something with a hydraulic press and grinder that would probably cost a couple grand).So buy this thing already. | 45 stars
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I love my glass mug!
This glass mug is everything I had hoped for in a glass mug! Big enough for my morning tea, just pop it in the microwave and zap it! I am very satisfied with the mug, would buy another (and will, if I drop this one some day!). | 45 stars
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Excellent value in a stylish unit
This modern wine cellar is an excellent choice for someone for whom a mini-unit storing 20 or 24 bottles wouldn't be enough, but a refrigerator-sized unit would be overkill. We're very happy with our Haier, with its space for 46 bottles, and a sleek black-and-gray design that would blend in with many home decor choices. Standing more than four feet high, it's not for someone with very limited space (or someone who minds a very quiet hum from the unit once in a while), but if you've got the room and you care about how your wine is stored, this would be an exceptional value for your money. | 45 stars
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German Knives made in China?
I was completely surprised to find that the German knives I purchased were actually made in China. I think it is an important piece of information that was missing from the Amazon description. | 12 stars
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Kitchen table and chairs
I was very happy to receive this product which arrived promptly and safely because it matched my kitchen extremely well I did have a little difficulty though in assembling the chairbacks. | 45 stars
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C-
It will get the job done but it seems to rust easily. The bottom seems as if it make poor contact with the stove. | 23 stars
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Great product - easy to use and clean - highly recommend!
Have used many different meat pounders over the years and this is far and away the best "bang" for the buck. The design allows for easy, effective use and cleaning is a snap (I pop mine in the dishwasher). Weight allows for the face of the pounder to do most of the work yet is not so heavy that you are tired from prepping 4 or 5 items. For the price, this is an absolute winner and a must have in every kitchen that actually cooks. | 45 stars
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great mixer
got this for my wife for an early christmas present, she loves it. this mixer works great and just a little fyi-when you mix anything, put the mixing setting just below what the directions say because this mixer is better than a traditional one. would highly recommend this if you are looking at buying one. | 45 stars
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THE best affordable ice cream maker on the market!
This machine is so simple and quiet it's a joy to make frozen yogurt. I often times cover the top just to make sure it stays cold. The consistency is far superior to my previous machine, and not to mention easier to clean. It's a good idea to freeze the bucket upside down.If you are going to buy a machine this is the way to go. | 45 stars
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Beautiful
I have bought my wife 5 different pieces from the Wilton Armetale Reggae collection. They are all beautiful. This was a little smaller than I had expected but we really like. Great for putting in the freezer then serving out of it. It gets VERY cold. | 45 stars
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Superb towels
I think I've only held a better towel a couple times in my life, at very chic hotels. However, this is a superb towel for anyone's home.My 5 year old ones felt like sandpaper in comparison.Note to self: Order 5 new towels every 3 years. It's just $100. | 34 stars
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good quality and solid
out of all the moen inspiration products this is by fasr the best beuilt and most solid one. the rest is build with alot cheaper material. | 45 stars
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Taylor 9842
Broken already. May be waterproof, but not rugged enough for outdoor use. I got what I paid for. | 12 stars
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OXO TOILET BRUSH
This toilet brush is amazing ! These replacement heads mean you don't have to throw out the entire brush ! I wish there was more items like this in the world. | 45 stars
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Week Vacuum
I bought a so call "Dirt Devil" vacuum N the suction is so weak it only pick up dust nothing heavier... I am totally disappointed with this merchandise /( /( /( | 01 star
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I think the picture is misleading and the small plate is too small.
The small plates are much smaller that I had anticipated and therefore almost useless for anything other than a large cookie. | 12 stars
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SteamFast SF-407
This SteamFast steamer is exactly as described. I'm a bit disappointed as it doesn't miraculously remove wrinkles from clothes as I had hoped. It DOES work but it would be easier to just iron the clothes, they come out crisper with ironing. | 23 stars
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Its a "leaker"!
The digital control is awesome however, getting water all over your pants when the Iron (starts up, user adds water, change temp settings) makes me wish I didn't drop and break my Rowenta. If B&D; had focused on the mechanical design for this Iron it could have been the perfect Iron.More power would be nice (ie 1700 watts) along with leak protection. Another use full feature would be two button input (+-). The other feature I like about the irons digital control is that it tells you when it's at the right temperature. However, all aside the Iron's first primary mission is to produce steam not dispense water. That why I rate this Iron a 1. | 01 star
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Nearly perfect but died very quickly
If this kettle hadn't died so quickly, I'd strongly recommend it.Love the fact that it's all stainless steel so there's no plastic in contact with the water (research shows this is important for health reasons, due to leaching of toxins from plastic into water, especially at high temperatures).Also, the double vacuum walls of the kettle are a great feature that i wish were on every electric kettle, as they serve two valuable functions: keeping the water inside hotter for longer, while keeping the outside of the kettle cool to the touch.Unfortunately, the kettle suddenly stopped working (with no warning or obvious symptoms) after about 6 months of use over an 18-month period, which is unacceptable. | 12 stars
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A beautifully designed salad spinner
This salad spinner does the job and it is designed to look good on shelf or counter. The outer bowl and lid are made of stainless steel. What the description does not tell you is that the rotating inner basket and the mechanism under the lid that turns the basket are made of plastic. This salad spinner does not come with a warranty. | 34 stars
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Scarlet is a BIG disappointment!
If you love the scarlet Fiesta, don't think you're going to get that same bright pop of red in these salt and pepper shakers! They don't even come close to the red of my other scarlet Fiesta pieces. More of a faded, dull red. Nothing at all like the photo. Huge disappointment! :( | 12 stars
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Great coffeemaker
This is a fine coffeemaker with not a whole lot of bells and whistles. Makes a decent cup of coffee. The carafe keeps coffee hot and fresh. It is a bit on the flimsy side. All in all a good if not a bit too expensive coffeemaker. | 34 stars
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remote and clock are not in sync
As I mentioned in the title remote and clock are not in sync. I left both, the clock and the remote side by side for several hours. The remote is showing 2 degrees higher. I know the clock temperature is correct, because it agrees with other thermometers that I have. Now each time I check the outdoor temperature I must subtract 2 degrees.Also full moon should show white, not black. | 34 stars
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yes, finally a working toaster
We've bought a bunch, and some little plastic part would break and we'd buy another. This one is solid, dependable, and we're very pleased wih the purchase. | 45 stars
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Would never buy again - worse than a sportscar
I would be interested to see if all these positive reviews of new Dyson owners are still positive after a several or even 6 month ownership period - to look at the Dyson problem Forums, it seem severyone is so excited at the beginning, until the problems and clogging set in, and then the Dyson owner becomes a regular at the "how do I solve this" thread.....I would have also left a great review after the first month - but vaccuums should function well longer than that!So it seemed so promising at the beginning. Definitely removed more from the carpet than the Hoover that we tried for about a year. But it makes me feel like I own some high priced sportscar that is always in the shop. And this little piece of work is always in the shop.Now mind you, we are clean people, so it is used several times a week, when it is here. But we don't have pets in doors, we don't wear shoes in our house, and several of the rooms are just area rugs, so we're not over working it. (Purchased initially for work around the office, but not dependable enough...) Nonetheless, we are now in for at least 12 belts and three brush rollers later, since there seems to be an internal tension problem that keeps wearing things out, and despite my repeated requests to Dyson that they replace this little lemon, they keep just telling me to check the belt again and then schedule more warrantee work at the Dyson repair place -Did I mention this repair place is two hours away? Yup - the handy nearby repair places will not work on these vaccums. That should tell you something. So we have to keep that not-so-good-but-at-least-steady Hoover around for the times when Mr. Dyson is having R&R; at the repair shop. And we have to keep the Hoover around because our housekeeper will not use the Dyson - no matter what.Then there is the lovely clean the canister part of this ownership. The Hoover just pops open and drops the debris. Not the Dyson - some of it always sticks to the little holes along the central portion. This owner gets to remove this mass of dirt and skins cells and dust manually, until I bought a handy brush to do that job. By the time that's done, I have to reclean the area around the that! Disgusting.So we are in search a refurbished Eurika Excaliber - the vaccuum that I had (problem free) for twelve years, and that's after a relative had it for 4 years. Why don't they make things like they used to - we wouldn't have to worry about recycling all this stuff if corporations would make them to last in the first place.....There is no way we would purchase another Dyson. | 01 star
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Excellent bang for the buck
Excellent vacuum. Very powerful motor works the brushes and pulls a strong vacuum. My old one had been broken for a few weeks so this Hoover had its work cut out. It was assembled within 5 minutes of its arrival and cleaned the whole apartment with ease. Excellent results, picked up debris, embedded hair, and visible dust even on tile floor. | 45 stars
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Cools you but in a wet way
In the incredible humid heat this summer, I was looking for something that would keep me cool while walking. This scarf does indeed feel cool, but I didn't remember that it would be wet. With the incredible humidity outside, adding more wetness around my neck simply added to the discomfort. | 12 stars
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Great quality
I recently recieved my Wamsutta Flannel Duvet Cover, it is of great quality, I promptly ordered Pillow Shams to match, and will order the matching sheet set. It is five times nicer than I anticipated. It is attractive and cozy looking, looks great on my Early American Bed. | 45 stars
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Really like this flatware
Just got this yesterday, flatware has a nice feel, heavy enough but not too heavy, nice simple design and elegant. I know that this will last for decades to come! | 45 stars
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Burst of steam wouldn't work
I bought this iron and loved it.....EXCEPT the burst of steam wouldn't work. Took it back and got the same one only to find that it had the same problem. I emailed Rowenta and they responded with some trouble shooting that didn't work either. Needless to say, I took it back and got a Black and Decker Digital Advantage.....LOVE IT! | 23 stars
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Good cabinet
I did review this once alreadyThe cabinet is just great. I am using on my deck to store items | 45 stars
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Love the Swiffer Sweep & Vac
This is exactly what it should be. It's basically a dust buster on a stick - perfect for sweeping up pet hair and dry spills and for light vacuuming. My only complaint would be that the charge does not last long enough. | 45 stars
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perfect gift
It was the perfect gift for the person i got it for and at a great price | 45 stars
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Good for so many uses
I own two of these for my utensils in the kitchen. They are perfect because the crockery is durable. I have a southwestern decor and so the Native American print really adds a nice touch. The prints are very vivid and appealing to look at. These also work nicely in the office to hold markers or on the dining room table for a fresh cut small bouquet. | 45 stars
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My 2-year old loves this
We also got the ladybug and lion for my 2-year old and 16 month old. My 2-year old thinks it's really cool to feed the ladybug his dirty clothes. It sure beats them piling up on the floor! This is a really fun way to get little kids accustomed to doing some of their own chores to help mommy clean up. They really are pretty cute and the low price is a bonus. | 45 stars
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Alarm a little unreliable
It works, but for whatever reason I'm not entirely satisfied. If you want the time on your ceiling this is the product for you. | 34 stars
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Soleus Air CFM-40 E 40-Pint
The dehumidifier has worked perfectly thus far. It is incredibly quiet at 3 months. It is being used in the basement, which can be quite damp. | 34 stars
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As good as they say
I read that other experienced juicing folks found this juicer to make better tasting juice and I didn't believe them. Well, they were right. The juice is delicious, better than my old auger-type Omega. Maybe it's the foam separator I don't know. And, the Breville is very quick with minimal chopping. Cleanup is similar, you still have to poke at the mesh screen with a brush, and the parts to this juicer are bigger than my old one. But all in all, I am very happy with the Breville. You could make a lot of good juice in a jiffy if you were into volume. And, the noise is moderate, really not too bad. The two-speed feature is good. I haven't tried greens yet, just fruit and veggies. I am half expecting I might have to get a Vitamix-type blender for greens, but we'll see. | 45 stars
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what type of plastic is it? Is it 3,6,7 (with phthalates)?
Hi- I have an old microwave cover. I always put food into glass dishes to microwave them, to avoid plastic leaching into the food at high temps, but didn't think about the microwave cover, where the steam condenses and drips back into the food.Now today I read a NYT column with the lines "...many Americans still use plastic containers to microwave food, in ways that make toxicologists blanch..." The whole article is at [...]It also says that the 3,6,7 plastics are the ones with phthalates.So I think it's important to know what type of plastic the cover is, or even if there are glass microwave covers out there.Does anyone know this, or how to find out? I'd like to reduce plastics for hot-food use as much as possible. Thanks! | 12 stars
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Very pleased with it.
I have had this extractor for over a week and I love it. I have juiced carrots, oranges, apples, celery, garlic, honeydew and cantaloupe and the machine has done an **impeccable** job every time. I had initially considered buying an expensive juicer but I am so glad I got this one. Highly recommendable! | 45 stars
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Works for me
This was cheaper than the ice cream bowl attachment for Kitchenaid with better reviews so I went with this. I received it last week and we made 2 batches this weekend. Both were a success. | 45 stars
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The best cup of coffee
This simple coffee press has already saved me money. I now would rather come home to make a cup of unsurpassed, delicious coffee with my AeroPress than go to Starbucks or any coffee house. A first for me. A great, great cup of coffee. Well designed and flawless. Make sure you get a thermometer because the secret is the 175 degree water. Buy it - you will not regret it. | 45 stars
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Cuisinart as always does it right.
What can I see other then well worth the price. The quality will life many life times. We enjoy cooking with it. | 45 stars
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Soft
I never bought a duvet cover before, so I figured for the price we would try it. I was not particularly impressed with the way the cover looked over a comforter. So, I just layed the cover over my bed. It is soft and feels really nice. However, I don't think I would buy another duvet cover again. | 34 stars
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Nice Cover
I ordered this for my new KitchenAid stand mixer. It fits perfectly with a simple, but very clean, crisp look. I keep my stand mixer on top of my kitchen counter. This cover keeps my appliance and it's accessories dust-free. I am able to use my mixer immediately when the need arises. Just pop off the cover & the mixer is ready to go. | 45 stars
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You can really clean it!
In my experience the most frustrating thing about any baster is cleaning it. This baster almost solves 99% of the problem. It's clear so you can see what you're doing and whether or not it's clean. The brush makes cleaning it much easier than any of the alternatives. If only they could come up with any easy way to clean the inside of the bulb. Fortunately you can work a small sponge in there as well. I've been using it for 6 months now and have been very happy with it. | 34 stars
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Extremely happy with my purchase!
The package arrived on time and in perfect condition. In fact the packaging was the toughest thing to deal with. The chairs were very easy to assemble, the first one took a little longer than the second one. The only thing thing is that the color which appears cream in the photos is more of a taupe color. Otherwise I am expremely happy with my purchase. For the price the chairs are sturdy and well made. Would recommed them highly. | 45 stars
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Great espresso maker for the money
I used a DeLonghi Cafe Parme steam-driven espresso maker for about 8 years. My budget was under $100, and I feel this purchase was money well spent. After trying the boiler system, I'll never go back to a steam system. I understand that more expensive machines are probably nicer and deliver even better espresso, but I'm perfectly satisfied with this machine. I don't think the warm-up time is excessive. Honestly, I just turn it on when I come downstairs in the morning. I have two dogs, so I send them out and feed them. By the time I'm done with that, at least 10 minutes has past and I go ahead and make my espresso. I do wish there was more clearance so that you could pull the shots directly into a mug. I did as someone else suggested and removed the metal tray and put a small mug down into the base. I don't have any issues with the amount of clearance for the steam wand. My experience has been that the machine does an excellent job pulling shots, and does an awesome job frothing/steaming milk.Here's my routine. Turn the machine on to warm up for about 10 minutes. During this time I get the ground espresso and filter ready, and put milk in my metal container and put it in the fridge. I put a small mug under the filter and pull my shots. I have another, larger mug ready so that I immediately pour out my shots and put the small mug back under the filter--it continues to drip a bit and I don't want the espresso to be watered down. Then I switch over to the steam function and take the metal container with milk out of the fridge. When the indicator lights goes back on I froth and steam my milk. Easy-peasy.I'm perfectly happy with my purchase and highly recommend the machine. Like I said, more expensive machines may be better, but for the <$100 price, this is excellent!UPDATE (1/27/13): Still using this machine. Still works great! Just needs occasional cleaning. | 45 stars
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Awkward to fill
The Holmes HM-495 UC is nicely styled, but its rounded top withthe integral carrying handle makes it awkward to fill. To fill itthe top section must be removed and held upside down while 25 cupsof water are poured a cup at a time into the fill hole. It is tootall to fit under the tap, and will fall over unless it held becauseof the rounded top. When filled it is also quite heavy to carry backto the lower section. After just one month it just quit working, andwhen I requested service under the one year warranty I was told that another brand of ultrasonic humidifier will be shipped to replace it. | 01 star
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$9.99 for that last bit of batter
I find myself wishing I had these on hand when I make cakes but I only ordered these when they showed up in the 4 for 3 promotion. Some brands offer twice the number of cups for the same price. I like these softer colors more than the Kaiser brand ones. The mini ones for the same price and in the same quantity seem to be overpriced. I still used paper liners and it looked nice. | 23 stars
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Good value - but not too practical for some 3 qt pans
This steamer works great in the 3 qt. cassarole pan of the 10-piece set, but I'm afraid to use it in the 3 qt. sauté pan - that would allow only about 1" of water or less in the pan. The steamer is very deep, which is nice, but I'd rather seen it not so deep so I could have a bit more water in the bottom. I've never boiled a pan dry using a steamer, but I've come close. What's nice is that once you get the water boiling (of course leaving the lid on so it does so quickly), you can turn down the heat quite low, almost down to a simmer, and still get a good amount of steam. | 34 stars
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Awesome quality, heavy weight, beautiful shape
My husband and I registered for and recieved 2 53-piece flatware sets of Oneida Camlynn flatware. Until I got married, I had mis-matched hand-me-down silverware left over from college. Opening my drawer to see this beautiful set nicely arranged is a great feeling. My husband thinks the pieces are too heavy, but I like that they are heavy-duty and not at all flimsy. The extra teaspoons come in handy, as we started with only one set. I like having two sets because we have people over a lot. The pieces are great, and very modern and beautiful. I would buy them again and again. | 45 stars
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As advertised
I've used the maker 3 times now. It works as advertised. I bought a recipe book and used the recipes from there. If you like homemade ice cream, it doesn't get any easier than this. | 45 stars
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Great coffee, good looks & 2 minor irritations
I have owned this coffee maker since around Christmas 2008. It has been great! I have have had no problems with it (as reported in other reviews). - It has not broken, stopped brewing or had the condensation problems. (I bought mine in a store verses through the mail, so this may have been a factor?) The coffee is the best I have had from a home coffee maker. I really have never liked (or drank) the coffee I made at home until I bought this coffee maker. It brews quickly, is quiet, it lets me know when the coffee is done, and ultimately does what it supposed to do, brew one great cup of coffee.I did have to get used to finding a way to put the water into it. I solved this by using the carafe from my old coffee maker. And, my other annoyance is that my travel mug does not fit in it. I have to keep a mug handy to fill the travel mug. But, I got used to this quickly. I can work around these things, and they do not bother me anymore.I now love it! And, I get compliments on what great coffee I have made. I highly recommend this coffee maker and would buy it again! | 45 stars
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Ahhhh
Finally, a grater that really works! So far I've used it on mozz and cheddar cheese and carrots, and it made quick work of them, and the cheese cleaned right off. Plus it can be soaked for hours without damage, my worst kitchen habit. I have this and the super fine model and these two seem sufficient for 90% of my grating needs. Definitely get the glove or the food holder as the only drawback is grated fingers! Another item I should have treated myself to years ago. | 45 stars
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GREAT!
love it! want other things out there made like this!!!!!!!!!! would love more shapes and sizes and learn how to create my own stuff like this. | 45 stars
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Great fan
I have this fan on both of my son's room for around three weeks and it works great and they love it. It is very quite and blends very well with the ceiling. A great buy. | 45 stars
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salt pepper
the bright colors of fiestaware are very cheerful and fun to look at.These are sitting on my white stove and definitly give it color as do all the fiestaware pieced. thank you for shipping the product quickly | 45 stars
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So So
Once assembled the cart looks pretty good and is sturdy, but..(there's always a but...) the cart was missing pieces when we recieved it. The pieces took about 7 days to come and once here one of the pieces had the pre-drilled holes drilled wrong so it didn't fit right and we had to cut the wood studs off and use a different method of attaching the piece..it was kind of a pain in the butt. Also the screws that were attaching the drawer handle were too short and they did not hold the handle in place so we had to drill out the wood some to allow more space for the screws in order to push farther through and grab the handle. Other than that its a pretty nice piece of furniture and once assembled it looks really good. | 23 stars
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Very pleased with my selection
Checked out many Spice Racks and chose this one.Fits perfertly against the wall allowing for full workspace on cabinet. Love the design, sharp looking andsolid construction. No regrets....love it! OldeThompson makes a very nice product. | 45 stars
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Worked Good
Bought these to put over my index cards that I made to study for promotion. I covered just over 700 cards with these babies and they worked great for the price. They could have been a tad cheaper but not much. I was very pleased with these. I went through those cards a lot while I was studying and they are still holding up. If your thinking about it....then buy them! | 45 stars
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WFM - Wonderful, Fabulous Must-have
I guess I am rhapsodizing over this pressure cooker but it's the 4th one I've tried and I must say I love it!We remodeled our kitchen and our new cooktop is an induction model so our old (20+ year) aluminum PC no longer worked for us.I tried Futuro, Kuhn Rikon and some other brand I don't recall. None was both thick enough to prevent food burning and with a simple and easy to use pressure system.I cook daily for 6 or more and this cooker is big enough to meet all my needs. In the few days I've had it, I've made risotto - no burning, cheesecake - no cracking, chicken cacciatore and brisket. Every recipe was perfect when done.Clean up is a snap - remove the handle and rinse under running water. Remove the sealing ring and wash by hand. Toss everything else in the dishwasher.Did I say I love this pressure cooker? Yes, it's expensive but well worth it!06/27/2010 Edited to add that the pressure release valve with the little ball in it cracked. I called WMF America and they were happy to send a new one. There were no customer service issues at all. The people I spoke to were helpful and courteous.We still love our cooker and continue to get lots of use from it. | 45 stars
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