Selasa, 31 Agustus 2010

Loving the series

Forever Sectional Sunbrella Cushions FP HAM 8SEC CH AC

Forever Sectional Sunbrella Cushions FP HAM 8SEC CH AC

A small child is kidnapped apparently under her mother's nose. A burglar is going round piling up furniture against his victims' front doors so that he can make a quick getaway through the back door if the owners of the property suddenly arrive home. Lydia has just moved into a newly converted flat in what was a mental hospital in the historic city of Eborby and is troubled by nightmares which feature a malevolent clock. DI Joe Plantagenet and his boss, DCI Emily Thwaite are trying to keep a lid on the crime rate.

If you add into the mix a university researcher who has found something evil and a man with an obsession with a serial killer the result is spine chilling and a frightening read. This is a fast paced and well written story with more than a hint of supernatural happenings which make the hairs on the back of the reader's neck stand on end. I got close to the end of the book quite late last night but made myself leave the last three chapters until daylight!

I like the police characters in this series - Joe, with his troubled past and his current loneliness, Emily trying to juggle a hectic job and family life; I also like George Merryweather - the clergyman with the job of dealing with supernatural happenings. The background of the ancient city with its narrow streets and chequered past gives an added frisson to this series which mixes ghostly happenings with crime which is all too real and substantial.

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Senin, 30 Agustus 2010

Loving the series

Watching Ghosts Plantagenet Mystery ebook

Watching Ghosts Plantagenet Mystery ebook

A small child is kidnapped apparently under her mother's nose. A burglar is going round piling up furniture against his victims' front doors so that he can make a quick getaway through the back door if the owners of the property suddenly arrive home. Lydia has just moved into a newly converted flat in what was a mental hospital in the historic city of Eborby and is troubled by nightmares which feature a malevolent clock. DI Joe Plantagenet and his boss, DCI Emily Thwaite are trying to keep a lid on the crime rate.

If you add into the mix a university researcher who has found something evil and a man with an obsession with a serial killer the result is spine chilling and a frightening read. This is a fast paced and well written story with more than a hint of supernatural happenings which make the hairs on the back of the reader's neck stand on end. I got close to the end of the book quite late last night but made myself leave the last three chapters until daylight!

I like the police characters in this series - Joe, with his troubled past and his current loneliness, Emily trying to juggle a hectic job and family life; I also like George Merryweather - the clergyman with the job of dealing with supernatural happenings. The background of the ancient city with its narrow streets and chequered past gives an added frisson to this series which mixes ghostly happenings with crime which is all too real and substantial.

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Minggu, 29 Agustus 2010

NIce looking

Strathwood Gibranta All Weather Hardwood 2 Seater

Strathwood Gibranta All Weather Hardwood 2 Seater

We purchased this bench with the two matching chairs, and are very pleased!

Pros:
SUPER easy to assemble (two adults, one on crutches, less than an hour for both chairs and a bench with the "help" of an energetic 2 yr old.)

Looks a lot more expensive than it was!

Cons:
The cushions are thin, and won't be comfortable for long periods on the patio, but that's an easy fix.

The back cushions are.. odd. The cushion itself is big enough to cover all of the rails, but the velcro attachment is short so that it only really covers about four slats. This forces you to squish some of the cushion through the slats to fully fasten the back cushions.

The fabric the cushions are covered in.. I wouldn't leave it out exposed to the elements... Be prepared to either replace it, launder it (a lot), or bring them in each evening.

Although several reviewers mentioned cracked or split wood, we didn't have this problem. We have Prime and opted for the one day shipping, and think the reduced time in transit might have helped keep things safe. All in all we are very happy with the purchase and are considering the matching chaise.

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Sabtu, 28 Agustus 2010

Great Toddler Table and Chairs

Childrens Folding Table Chairs Furniture

Childrens Folding Table Chairs Furniture

I've had this set, (purchased elsewhere with only two chairs), for over 5 years starting when my grandson, who is currently seven, was two. Now, he and his six year old sister sit together and share quite comfortably. King David is rather rough with everything but has never punctured the table or seats. However, early on, the back of one of the chairs did come off at his constant pulling. It still works fine as a chair and HE has to use the one without the padded back.

I've come on searching for additional chairs which I am not finding as their cousin now visits me at the same time, so I need two more. Would love to find without buying new table since this one is in mint condition and the eldest will outgrow it soon. If you know where I can find them, please reply.

It's a reasonable price and a quality set that does not have to be pampered. Folds away quite flatly and wipes clean quickly. And the children love the colors and in fact claim their seats by color. You can't beat it.

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Jumat, 27 Agustus 2010

Templated for Furniture arrangement

Pickett Template FURNITURE INDICATOR Scale

Pickett Template FURNITURE INDICATOR Scale

We are in our 70's and age and arthritis have made a few household chores less than enjoyable. Especially wrestling an upright sweeper around. I had been looking at these things for some time and wondering just what kind of job they would do. Finally, I decided to give one a try. I had only heard of the Roomba but just gave Amazon the general search parameters of "Robot Vacuum" I chose the Neato because of the generally good reviews it had. My only concern was our little dog. He, like a lot of dogs, is scared to death of the vacuum. We need not have worried. He keeps trying to get it to play with him. I think he thinks we got him a pet. The vacuum, itself does an excellent job and it only took us a couple of days to learn what areas it had trouble negotiating and change the setup so the vacuum could find it's way through. Now it's completely supervision free and the only thing we have to do is keep it's bin empty. It's even considerate enough to thank you when clean out the bin. During all our 50 years of marriage we often joked about "Bridget," the maid who didn't get her work done. As in, I guess that girl forgot the dishes again, I'll have to do them myself, etc. Now we have a Bridget and while she won't do dishes or windows, she does a remarkable job with the carpet.

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Kamis, 26 Agustus 2010

rubberband gun rubber bands

Rubberband Medium Replacement Rubber Bands

Rubberband Medium Replacement Rubber Bands

We are in our 70's and age and arthritis have made a few household chores less than enjoyable. Especially wrestling an upright sweeper around. I had been looking at these things for some time and wondering just what kind of job they would do. Finally, I decided to give one a try. I had only heard of the Roomba but just gave Amazon the general search parameters of "Robot Vacuum" I chose the Neato because of the generally good reviews it had. My only concern was our little dog. He, like a lot of dogs, is scared to death of the vacuum. We need not have worried. He keeps trying to get it to play with him. I think he thinks we got him a pet. The vacuum, itself does an excellent job and it only took us a couple of days to learn what areas it had trouble negotiating and change the setup so the vacuum could find it's way through. Now it's completely supervision free and the only thing we have to do is keep it's bin empty. It's even considerate enough to thank you when clean out the bin. During all our 50 years of marriage we often joked about "Bridget," the maid who didn't get her work done. As in, I guess that girl forgot the dishes again, I'll have to do them myself, etc. Now we have a Bridget and while she won't do dishes or windows, she does a remarkable job with the carpet.

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Rabu, 25 Agustus 2010

So far, so good!

Neato XV 21 Allergy Automatic Cleaner

Neato XV 21 Allergy Automatic Cleaner

We are in our 70's and age and arthritis have made a few household chores less than enjoyable. Especially wrestling an upright sweeper around. I had been looking at these things for some time and wondering just what kind of job they would do. Finally, I decided to give one a try. I had only heard of the Roomba but just gave Amazon the general search parameters of "Robot Vacuum" I chose the Neato because of the generally good reviews it had. My only concern was our little dog. He, like a lot of dogs, is scared to death of the vacuum. We need not have worried. He keeps trying to get it to play with him. I think he thinks we got him a pet. The vacuum, itself does an excellent job and it only took us a couple of days to learn what areas it had trouble negotiating and change the setup so the vacuum could find it's way through. Now it's completely supervision free and the only thing we have to do is keep it's bin empty. It's even considerate enough to thank you when clean out the bin. During all our 50 years of marriage we often joked about "Bridget," the maid who didn't get her work done. As in, I guess that girl forgot the dishes again, I'll have to do them myself, etc. Now we have a Bridget and while she won't do dishes or windows, she does a remarkable job with the carpet.

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Selasa, 24 Agustus 2010

Nice Boot!!!!

Madeline Womens Satcha Knee High Brown

Madeline Womens Satcha Knee High Brown

Bought this for use on our deck at the rear of the house. Recently re-stained the deck and needed something to serve as a bit of protection and to assist in keeping the trail of dirty paws that our dog brings with him each time he goes outside.
It is great !! Looks good and is easy to clean.
Was concerned, when I was about to lay the thing down, about it's weight since it can get a bit windy on the deck surface if a storm rolls in from the Southwest. Winds up to 25mph to date and it hasn't budged an inch so far. A part of it will be exposed to direct sunlight this summer (if summer ever comes again : )) but even if it fades, the price will make it easily replaceable.
Only one thing that was somewhat of a problem. The rug was delivered tightly rolled but it had no tube to help keep the folds from forming. It will be awhile before the entire piece lays perfectly flat.

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Senin, 23 Agustus 2010

Nice set

TMS Quebec 3pc Dining Set

TMS Quebec 3pc Dining Set

Bought this for use on our deck at the rear of the house. Recently re-stained the deck and needed something to serve as a bit of protection and to assist in keeping the trail of dirty paws that our dog brings with him each time he goes outside.
It is great !! Looks good and is easy to clean.
Was concerned, when I was about to lay the thing down, about it's weight since it can get a bit windy on the deck surface if a storm rolls in from the Southwest. Winds up to 25mph to date and it hasn't budged an inch so far. A part of it will be exposed to direct sunlight this summer (if summer ever comes again : )) but even if it fades, the price will make it easily replaceable.
Only one thing that was somewhat of a problem. The rug was delivered tightly rolled but it had no tube to help keep the folds from forming. It will be awhile before the entire piece lays perfectly flat.

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Minggu, 22 Agustus 2010

best for hair removal

Scotch Fighter Remover Refill Sheets

Scotch Fighter Remover Refill Sheets

Bought this for use on our deck at the rear of the house. Recently re-stained the deck and needed something to serve as a bit of protection and to assist in keeping the trail of dirty paws that our dog brings with him each time he goes outside.
It is great !! Looks good and is easy to clean.
Was concerned, when I was about to lay the thing down, about it's weight since it can get a bit windy on the deck surface if a storm rolls in from the Southwest. Winds up to 25mph to date and it hasn't budged an inch so far. A part of it will be exposed to direct sunlight this summer (if summer ever comes again : )) but even if it fades, the price will make it easily replaceable.
Only one thing that was somewhat of a problem. The rug was delivered tightly rolled but it had no tube to help keep the folds from forming. It will be awhile before the entire piece lays perfectly flat.

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Sabtu, 21 Agustus 2010

A Pleasant Surprise!

dregame Best Room Decoration

dregame Best Room Decoration

Bought this for use on our deck at the rear of the house. Recently re-stained the deck and needed something to serve as a bit of protection and to assist in keeping the trail of dirty paws that our dog brings with him each time he goes outside.
It is great !! Looks good and is easy to clean.
Was concerned, when I was about to lay the thing down, about it's weight since it can get a bit windy on the deck surface if a storm rolls in from the Southwest. Winds up to 25mph to date and it hasn't budged an inch so far. A part of it will be exposed to direct sunlight this summer (if summer ever comes again : )) but even if it fades, the price will make it easily replaceable.
Only one thing that was somewhat of a problem. The rug was delivered tightly rolled but it had no tube to help keep the folds from forming. It will be awhile before the entire piece lays perfectly flat.

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Jumat, 20 Agustus 2010

A Pleasant Surprise!

Montego Bay Outdoor 8 Feet Miranda

Montego Bay Outdoor 8 Feet Miranda

Bought this for use on our deck at the rear of the house. Recently re-stained the deck and needed something to serve as a bit of protection and to assist in keeping the trail of dirty paws that our dog brings with him each time he goes outside.
It is great !! Looks good and is easy to clean.
Was concerned, when I was about to lay the thing down, about it's weight since it can get a bit windy on the deck surface if a storm rolls in from the Southwest. Winds up to 25mph to date and it hasn't budged an inch so far. A part of it will be exposed to direct sunlight this summer (if summer ever comes again : )) but even if it fades, the price will make it easily replaceable.
Only one thing that was somewhat of a problem. The rug was delivered tightly rolled but it had no tube to help keep the folds from forming. It will be awhile before the entire piece lays perfectly flat.

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Kamis, 19 Agustus 2010

Great little crib

Dream On Me Portable Convertible

Dream On Me Portable Convertible

This is a beautiful mini crib. I am able to have baby bedside and it fits wonderfully in our master bedroom. This crib was amazingly easy to put together, I assembled it in less than an hour (and trust me I am not a Mrs. Fix it)without my husbands help at 36 weeks pregnant!

Here's the thing please plan on purchasing a matteress with this crib and not using the one that comes with it, the mattress is only about 1/2 inch thick. That's the only downside, the upside is that matteresses for this bed are very inexpensive. Also, this is a mini crib, what makes it portable is the fact that you can easily move it within a room, it is not a crib that is truly portable meaning unless you're brave you will NOT be moving it from room to room or taking it on vacation with you. Also the crib does not use standard crib sheets it uses mini crib sheets.

Hope this review was helpful.

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Rabu, 18 Agustus 2010

Beyond satisfactory

Oreck Commercial OR100 Premier Straight

Oreck Commercial OR100 Premier Straight

Buy these NOW!! I only wish I had gotten these sooner... I have a small dog, almost 15 years old, who has accidents and has lost some sight and hearing. For almost two years he has had accidents while waiting to go outside. Unfortunately, my wood floors and throw rugs have taken a beating from him. I cannot put him in a kennel at his age; he would not understand, as he has never been kenneled.
I took a chance on these and could not be more pleased. Without any prodding, Puddles (haha) went right to the pad to go potty. He goes to it any time we are not around to take him out.
What makes these so great, is that somehow, they absorb every drop, and no urine goes through to the floor (wood) or carpet! I have three of these and rotate them daily. They don't stain, or even really smell at all. They wash up well, and I hang them to dry.
If I had had these earlier, my wood floor would have been spared and also a few throw rugs. I highly recommend these pads if you have an old dog who is having some problems waiting to go outside. You won't be disappointed!

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Selasa, 17 Agustus 2010

Whelping pads

EZwhelp Washable Whelping Puppy Pad

EZwhelp Washable Whelping Puppy Pad

Buy these NOW!! I only wish I had gotten these sooner... I have a small dog, almost 15 years old, who has accidents and has lost some sight and hearing. For almost two years he has had accidents while waiting to go outside. Unfortunately, my wood floors and throw rugs have taken a beating from him. I cannot put him in a kennel at his age; he would not understand, as he has never been kenneled.
I took a chance on these and could not be more pleased. Without any prodding, Puddles (haha) went right to the pad to go potty. He goes to it any time we are not around to take him out.
What makes these so great, is that somehow, they absorb every drop, and no urine goes through to the floor (wood) or carpet! I have three of these and rotate them daily. They don't stain, or even really smell at all. They wash up well, and I hang them to dry.
If I had had these earlier, my wood floor would have been spared and also a few throw rugs. I highly recommend these pads if you have an old dog who is having some problems waiting to go outside. You won't be disappointed!

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Senin, 16 Agustus 2010

Beatiful, Crisp and Not Wobbly

VS228H P 22 Inch Full HD LED Lit Monitor

VS228H P 22 Inch Full HD LED Lit Monitor

To preface this, I have been using a 2010 iMac display for the past two years, which is a 1080p, IPS display. I thought it was going to be pretty hard to find something that was as good of a display as that was. This monitor is definitely on par with the Mac display. The benefit that I do appreciate with the Apple display is that it has a glass screen, but that seems pretty hard to come by from any other company.

I read a decent amount of reviews that said this monitor was wobbly, but I've found that if assembled properly it doesn't wobble with normal usage. If you are purposefully trying to shake your desk, then yes it is going to wobble. I'm typing this on a small wooden desk with a mechanical keyboard and I can see no noticeable wobbling from keystrokes.

The only complaint I do have this it's excessively bright. It comes out of the box at 100 brightness. I turned down the brightness and contrast to a normal level with balanced whites.

I had no trouble with the monitor at all. Plug and play. Using the DVI that came with the display and the computer detected and auto-set 1920x1080 automatically.

Definitely glad that I bought this monitor.

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Minggu, 15 Agustus 2010

Very pleased with this tv stand!

Crosley Furniture Alexandria 48 Inch Classic

Crosley Furniture Alexandria 48 Inch Classic

I've had the sweeper for about 6 years, and love using it.
- It's sturdy: Still in excellent shape even after such a long time, and although my son liked sitting on it when he was a toddler.
- It's easy to use: Much lighter to carry than a vacuum, fits in corners and under sofas that I can't really reach otherwise, and doesn't need a power outlet. The only caveat is that it needs to be emptied frequently, or the dust and dirt will start coming back out.
- Great performance: I use the sweeper mostly on carpets / rugs, especially in areas where my kids have played and left Legos, K'Nex and other small parts. The sweeper picks up quite a bit of dirt, as well as the toys, which are then very easy to remove. It picks up pine needles from hardwood floors, as well as dust bunnies and crumbs. I don't have pets, so I'm not sure how well it can deal with cat or dog hair.
- It's very silent - I originally bought this because our old vacuum was very loud, and I couldn't use it while the baby was sleeping, and he would start crying when he was awake and I turned it on. Now I can even listen to music while cleaning.

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Sabtu, 14 Agustus 2010

For bigger kitties

Cat Scratch Lounge Color Beige

Cat Scratch Lounge Color Beige

I've had the sweeper for about 6 years, and love using it.
- It's sturdy: Still in excellent shape even after such a long time, and although my son liked sitting on it when he was a toddler.
- It's easy to use: Much lighter to carry than a vacuum, fits in corners and under sofas that I can't really reach otherwise, and doesn't need a power outlet. The only caveat is that it needs to be emptied frequently, or the dust and dirt will start coming back out.
- Great performance: I use the sweeper mostly on carpets / rugs, especially in areas where my kids have played and left Legos, K'Nex and other small parts. The sweeper picks up quite a bit of dirt, as well as the toys, which are then very easy to remove. It picks up pine needles from hardwood floors, as well as dust bunnies and crumbs. I don't have pets, so I'm not sure how well it can deal with cat or dog hair.
- It's very silent - I originally bought this because our old vacuum was very loud, and I couldn't use it while the baby was sleeping, and he would start crying when he was awake and I turned it on. Now I can even listen to music while cleaning.

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Jumat, 13 Agustus 2010

Cute

Bamboo Bistro Round Table Chairs

Bamboo Bistro Round Table Chairs

I've had the sweeper for about 6 years, and love using it.
- It's sturdy: Still in excellent shape even after such a long time, and although my son liked sitting on it when he was a toddler.
- It's easy to use: Much lighter to carry than a vacuum, fits in corners and under sofas that I can't really reach otherwise, and doesn't need a power outlet. The only caveat is that it needs to be emptied frequently, or the dust and dirt will start coming back out.
- Great performance: I use the sweeper mostly on carpets / rugs, especially in areas where my kids have played and left Legos, K'Nex and other small parts. The sweeper picks up quite a bit of dirt, as well as the toys, which are then very easy to remove. It picks up pine needles from hardwood floors, as well as dust bunnies and crumbs. I don't have pets, so I'm not sure how well it can deal with cat or dog hair.
- It's very silent - I originally bought this because our old vacuum was very loud, and I couldn't use it while the baby was sleeping, and he would start crying when he was awake and I turned it on. Now I can even listen to music while cleaning.

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Kamis, 12 Agustus 2010

Lovely bench

Boraam 21032 Bloomington Bench Cherry

Boraam 21032 Bloomington Bench Cherry

I've had the sweeper for about 6 years, and love using it.
- It's sturdy: Still in excellent shape even after such a long time, and although my son liked sitting on it when he was a toddler.
- It's easy to use: Much lighter to carry than a vacuum, fits in corners and under sofas that I can't really reach otherwise, and doesn't need a power outlet. The only caveat is that it needs to be emptied frequently, or the dust and dirt will start coming back out.
- Great performance: I use the sweeper mostly on carpets / rugs, especially in areas where my kids have played and left Legos, K'Nex and other small parts. The sweeper picks up quite a bit of dirt, as well as the toys, which are then very easy to remove. It picks up pine needles from hardwood floors, as well as dust bunnies and crumbs. I don't have pets, so I'm not sure how well it can deal with cat or dog hair.
- It's very silent - I originally bought this because our old vacuum was very loud, and I couldn't use it while the baby was sleeping, and he would start crying when he was awake and I turned it on. Now I can even listen to music while cleaning.

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Rabu, 11 Agustus 2010

I love my new sweeper

Casabella 28025 All Surface Sweeper

Casabella 28025 All Surface Sweeper

I've had the sweeper for about 6 years, and love using it.
- It's sturdy: Still in excellent shape even after such a long time, and although my son liked sitting on it when he was a toddler.
- It's easy to use: Much lighter to carry than a vacuum, fits in corners and under sofas that I can't really reach otherwise, and doesn't need a power outlet. The only caveat is that it needs to be emptied frequently, or the dust and dirt will start coming back out.
- Great performance: I use the sweeper mostly on carpets / rugs, especially in areas where my kids have played and left Legos, K'Nex and other small parts. The sweeper picks up quite a bit of dirt, as well as the toys, which are then very easy to remove. It picks up pine needles from hardwood floors, as well as dust bunnies and crumbs. I don't have pets, so I'm not sure how well it can deal with cat or dog hair.
- It's very silent - I originally bought this because our old vacuum was very loud, and I couldn't use it while the baby was sleeping, and he would start crying when he was awake and I turned it on. Now I can even listen to music while cleaning.

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Selasa, 10 Agustus 2010

Dyson DC33 Hepa - good product

South Shore Sandbox Collection Platform

South Shore Sandbox Collection Platform

In our old home I had a Dyson DC21 canister vac that I loved - it was very powerful and easy to each in all the nooks and crannies, it was a small house with hardwood floors and awkward spaces to vacuum. However when we moved to out new condo, which has about 650 square feet of medium pile carpet in the huge bedroom and 3 levels (2 flights of stairs) and I found the canister much less convenient for this arrangement. SO I decided to sell the DC21 and buy a cheaper upright vac. I got the Hoover T series bagged ("HEPA" bag - I put that in quotes because it's not a true HEPA system) Windtunnel but I was very unhappy with it - poor suction which I was not able to fix, the door of the bag compartment wouldn't close tightly which may have contributed to poor suction, and the plastic parts were very cheaply made. I very much missed my Dyson and was unhappy that I'd sold it for the inferior Hoover. I returned the Hoover and went shopping for a Dyson upright, resigned to spending more money than I'd been able to sell my used Dyson for.

I tried out the Ball models and I liked the agility and flat front that would fit under cabinets, but the DC24 in my price range had a very small dirt bin, and less suction than the DC33 and a more fiddly wand assembly. The DC25 is great but a lot more expensive. I decided to go with the DC33 and I like it - light enough to carry up stairs, but very powerful cleaning. I plan to buy a mini turbine head to clean under furniture with the wand attachment. The dirt bin is easy to empty into a bag without puffing dirt all over, important for allergy suffers. And the air exhaust is clean smelling and doesn't trigger my allergies as I vacuum. And like all Dysons, it has major cleaning power!

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Senin, 09 Agustus 2010

Dyson DC33 Hepa - good product

Dyson DC33 Multi Floor Upright Bagless

Dyson DC33 Multi Floor Upright Bagless

In our old home I had a Dyson DC21 canister vac that I loved - it was very powerful and easy to each in all the nooks and crannies, it was a small house with hardwood floors and awkward spaces to vacuum. However when we moved to out new condo, which has about 650 square feet of medium pile carpet in the huge bedroom and 3 levels (2 flights of stairs) and I found the canister much less convenient for this arrangement. SO I decided to sell the DC21 and buy a cheaper upright vac. I got the Hoover T series bagged ("HEPA" bag - I put that in quotes because it's not a true HEPA system) Windtunnel but I was very unhappy with it - poor suction which I was not able to fix, the door of the bag compartment wouldn't close tightly which may have contributed to poor suction, and the plastic parts were very cheaply made. I very much missed my Dyson and was unhappy that I'd sold it for the inferior Hoover. I returned the Hoover and went shopping for a Dyson upright, resigned to spending more money than I'd been able to sell my used Dyson for.

I tried out the Ball models and I liked the agility and flat front that would fit under cabinets, but the DC24 in my price range had a very small dirt bin, and less suction than the DC33 and a more fiddly wand assembly. The DC25 is great but a lot more expensive. I decided to go with the DC33 and I like it - light enough to carry up stairs, but very powerful cleaning. I plan to buy a mini turbine head to clean under furniture with the wand attachment. The dirt bin is easy to empty into a bag without puffing dirt all over, important for allergy suffers. And the air exhaust is clean smelling and doesn't trigger my allergies as I vacuum. And like all Dysons, it has major cleaning power!

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Minggu, 08 Agustus 2010

52" Classic Cat Tree in Beige

52 Classic Cat Tree Beige

52 Classic Cat Tree Beige

My daughter has always been a climber, since before she could even walk! We have always joked that she is our "monkey" and having lovingly nicknamed her so. It was no laughing matter when she began climbing her dresser, bookshelf and changing table in her room. One night, the dresser actually tipped and fell completely on top of her. Thankfully, she was fine (she didn't even cry!) but as a mother, I was NOT fine! I removed all furniture from her room until these furniture clips arrived. They were very easy to install and very sturdy. My husband and I have both yanked on her furniture several times with decent strength to make sure they were firmly attached to the wall. I would recommend this product to anyone, not just parents of climbers. All furniture should be securly bolted to the wall, just to be safe. These were also very good value. Thanks!

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Sabtu, 07 Agustus 2010

I finally feel safe putting my daughter in her room!

Mommys Helper Resistant Furniture Brackets

Mommys Helper Resistant Furniture Brackets

My daughter has always been a climber, since before she could even walk! We have always joked that she is our "monkey" and having lovingly nicknamed her so. It was no laughing matter when she began climbing her dresser, bookshelf and changing table in her room. One night, the dresser actually tipped and fell completely on top of her. Thankfully, she was fine (she didn't even cry!) but as a mother, I was NOT fine! I removed all furniture from her room until these furniture clips arrived. They were very easy to install and very sturdy. My husband and I have both yanked on her furniture several times with decent strength to make sure they were firmly attached to the wall. I would recommend this product to anyone, not just parents of climbers. All furniture should be securly bolted to the wall, just to be safe. These were also very good value. Thanks!

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Jumat, 06 Agustus 2010

Real quality, very well made

Bowflex 100300 SelectTech Dumbbell Stand

Bowflex 100300 SelectTech Dumbbell Stand

I purchased this with Amazon Prime and it was 20 bucks cheaper than the local sporting goods big box even with shipping. It arrived undamaged and is very well packed.

Assembly was pretty easy and straight forward. Not too many parts. It comes with an Allen wrench and a tool to tighten the bolts, but if you have a socket set and wrench (sorry I don't remember what size) it will make life simpler. The bolts and washers were well packaged and easy to identify.

The previous model of this stand had wheels I believe, but this one doesn't. Not a big deal. If you're lifting weights, you can pick this up and move it if you have to (Without the dumbbells of course). Several reviews mention an issue with the straps that hold down the base of the dumbbells. I did not have this issue, so maybe feedback worked and they fixed it. They snapped right on and I tightened down the bases just fine.

This unit is a great convenience to my back. I no longer need to reach down to the floor to adjust the weight, pick them up and set them back down. Purists may see some value in picking them up off the floor (extra leg work), but I think in the long run it will help with the life of the set as the act of putting them back on the base is a little more gentle than dropping them on the floor. Especially when you have a heavier weight setting. I use the 1090 model dumbbells (10-90 lbs)

Depending on you height you have may have to lift them a bit to get them back on the base. I'm 5'10, and have to lift them a couple inches from my sides to get them on. Not a biggie. The height is not adjustable. In fact nothing is, with the exception of the straps and the rubber feet. You may get an inch if you set them high.

It works perfectly in a corner if you need to maximize space as I did. Overall this was a great purchase and I recommend it for anyone who has this type of weight set.

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Kamis, 05 Agustus 2010

Great product!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

F O N Feline Neutralizer Refill Quart

F O N Feline Neutralizer Refill Quart

I didn't know for sure if this would be a good, sturdy shelving unit. I had looked for some time for one that would fit in the space I had and this one was it. I am glad that I ordered it. It is sturdy and looks very nice. Didn't want one of those "pressed wood and glue" pieces of junk.
The unit was easy to assemble and the pieces fit together well. I tried to put it together by myself but that wasn't working. I would get one part together and then another one would come apart. After trying several times I went and found my husband to help me. (It does say on the instructions to have two people to assemble) Well, hubby likes to get things done efficiently so he went out to the shop and got his cordless drill to put the screws in. This worked great, just be sure to not have the torque set too high. ( no we didn't have it too high and we didn't strip out the screw holes)He also brought in a rubber dead blow hammer to pound the little wooden hole plugs in. We had the shelf together on short order. I would recommend it.

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Rabu, 04 Agustus 2010

Sturdy shelves

Cherry Mission Wooden 4 tier Bookcase

Cherry Mission Wooden 4 tier Bookcase

I didn't know for sure if this would be a good, sturdy shelving unit. I had looked for some time for one that would fit in the space I had and this one was it. I am glad that I ordered it. It is sturdy and looks very nice. Didn't want one of those "pressed wood and glue" pieces of junk.
The unit was easy to assemble and the pieces fit together well. I tried to put it together by myself but that wasn't working. I would get one part together and then another one would come apart. After trying several times I went and found my husband to help me. (It does say on the instructions to have two people to assemble) Well, hubby likes to get things done efficiently so he went out to the shop and got his cordless drill to put the screws in. This worked great, just be sure to not have the torque set too high. ( no we didn't have it too high and we didn't strip out the screw holes)He also brought in a rubber dead blow hammer to pound the little wooden hole plugs in. We had the shelf together on short order. I would recommend it.

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Selasa, 03 Agustus 2010

Sturdy shelves

Winsome Wood 4 Shelf Shelving Espresso

Winsome Wood 4 Shelf Shelving Espresso

I didn't know for sure if this would be a good, sturdy shelving unit. I had looked for some time for one that would fit in the space I had and this one was it. I am glad that I ordered it. It is sturdy and looks very nice. Didn't want one of those "pressed wood and glue" pieces of junk.
The unit was easy to assemble and the pieces fit together well. I tried to put it together by myself but that wasn't working. I would get one part together and then another one would come apart. After trying several times I went and found my husband to help me. (It does say on the instructions to have two people to assemble) Well, hubby likes to get things done efficiently so he went out to the shop and got his cordless drill to put the screws in. This worked great, just be sure to not have the torque set too high. ( no we didn't have it too high and we didn't strip out the screw holes)He also brought in a rubber dead blow hammer to pound the little wooden hole plugs in. We had the shelf together on short order. I would recommend it.

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Senin, 02 Agustus 2010

Great Features!

Moneual MR6550 Hybrid Vacuum Cleaner

Moneual MR6550 Hybrid Vacuum Cleaner

We have the garage Roomba, so I'm comparing it to that.
The Moneual is quieter, cuter, and just plain fun! It reminds me of our pool robot more than the Roomba, in that it bumps into an obstacle, appears to 'think' about it, and then redirect itself. The feathery flippers look so deep sea creature-ish!
Set-up could not be easier, plug and dock in 5 minutes. Moneual USA has some excellent YouTube videos showing the set-up as well as operation, which really matters to me as it shows the company is committed to supporting those that aren't used to robotic vacs.
It does great with small particles, rice, sand, and similar debris. It did ok on low pile carpet, but it really shines on hardwood floors.
I've only been using it a few weeks, so will update, but for now I couldn't be more pleased.

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Minggu, 01 Agustus 2010

Bevel Gauge

General Tools 828 Digital Sliding

General Tools 828 Digital Sliding

After reading the online reviews I ordered this sofa with some trepidation - there were some terrible reviews of the condition that it came in! I am happy to say that the sofa arrived without mishap, and it is everything I hoped it would be. It looks high-end, even though the cushions could be cushier, and was in perfect condition. I immediately ordered the matching chair and table, to complete the look. This was the cheapest set I found anywhere, including delivery. The fact that there was absolutely zero assembly required was a big plus.

I was surprised, however, to learn upon delivery that they did not unpack the sofa for me. In fact, it was just out of the kindness of their hearts (and seeing I couldn't possibly move the sofa package myself!) that the delivery people brought it around to the back yard. They told me I needed to have ordered "white glove delivery" in order for it to be delivered wherever I needed it placed, and that would have included taking it out of the box and disposing of the box. I didn't know of this option, but I would definitely do that on any large piece of furniture at this point.

My only other comment is about the coffee table, which looks fine and matches the set, but which is practically useless as a flat surface, since there is nothing under the wicker. Anything you put on the table is going to wobble. Would not recommend the table. Sofa and chair - awesome!

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