Epinions Recent Reviews for ClaireKS

The Holmes Blizzard Table Fan: Lives Up To Its Name!

Thu, 16 Jun 2005 13:58:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - The master bath in my home has a large skylight built into the ceiling. This is wonderful during the cold winter months when the warm rays of the sun come shining through; but when the hot days of summer roll around, that bathroom becomes a sauna when...

Breadman Ultimate: Shake, Rattle, and...Dough

Fri, 27 May 2005 17:07:27 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - I’ve owned a few bread machines over the years, but this one takes the prize for being the noisiest. I’m not sure which racket is worse; the bucket and paddle, or the motor. Or maybe it’s the whole concert together. I purchased the Breadman Ultimate...

The Hamilton Beach BlendMaster Ultra: You Couldn't Ask For More!

Sat, 7 May 2005 16:05:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - I never realized how handy and indispensable my decades-old blender was until it died. I never really thought about all the things I actually used it for. But after a few weeks without it, I cried Uncle, and went out looking for a replacement. I had a...

The Eureka Bagless 5855 Upright: A Lot of Value For The Money

Thu, 28 Apr 2005 03:32:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - I admit it; I was a Hoover addict. I grew up with a Hoover always buzzing around the house, and as I became an adult, I carried on the tradition. That is, until now. The Eureka Bagless Lite Speed 5855 converted me. I guess in all honesty, I was ready...

The Keys Fitness Health Trainer 2.0: One Reliable Workhorse

Sat, 2 Apr 2005 19:42:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - The roads in Northern Virginia are becoming more and more congested every day. Housing developments no longer have nice, quiet streets on which people can walk or run. Instead, we have thousands of cars racing back and forth as if we’re smack in the...

Kidde Nighthawk Premium Carbon Monoxide KN-COP-DP: The Kidde Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide Alarm: Every Household Should Have At Least One

Tue, 29 Mar 2005 18:17:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - Since I have several gas appliances and a fireplace in my home, I thought it would be prudent to purchase a few carbon monoxide detectors for safety. Carbon monoxide (“CO”) is such an insidious killer; it gives off no odor or any other evidence...

The George Foreman Jr Rotisserie: Fun and Fabulous

Fri, 25 Mar 2005 19:30:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - Since I’m rather health-conscious, I thought I’d give this little rotisserie a try. I liked the idea of allowing the fat to drain away from the food, rather than simmering in its own grease. I also wanted another way to make kabobs, instead of...

The DeLonghi D996UX Deep Fryer: A Good Unit For The Money

Sun, 20 Mar 2005 02:57:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - The DeLonghi D996UX deep fryer is very easy to operate, and the least messy of all the fryers I’ve used. Although there are a few things that could be improved upon, I still give it a solid four stars for all of the pluses. The Exterior:...

The Cuisinart Nonstick Stainless Steel 12" Skillet: An Outstanding Piece of Cookware

Sat, 19 Mar 2005 03:08:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - If you think all nonstick pans are created equal, Cuisinart will definitely change your mind. There are several advantages to this skillet over other nonsticks, beginning with… The Nonstick Material: The entire skillet is made of stainless...

Zenith: An Old Familiar, Reliable Brand

Mon, 19 Mar 2001 04:55:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - Although we now live in what is often referred to as "the disposable age", it’s comforting to know that a few companies like Zenith continue to adhere to their high-quality standards.

Now that the demand for DVD disks has increased, and DVD...

Building A Dream

Sat, 3 Mar 2001 03:05:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - Perhaps my ancient Viking genes are responsible for my love of all things made of fine, sturdy wood;-- majestic longboats, huge wooden mantle pieces, rustic furniture, and most of all…log homes.

My dream has always been to build a log home...

Maytag Still Beats The Competition Hands-Down

Mon, 19 Feb 2001 14:46:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - About two years ago, as I sat watching TV one night, it started raining in my lower-level rec room. Nope, not kidding. I was sitting in the bottom level of a three-story townhouse, and it was raining. Water was pouring out of the air duct register just...

The SHARP Name Never Lets You Down!

Sun, 11 Feb 2001 15:08:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - I’ve owned several products made by Sharp over the years, and have never been disappointed with any of them. My Sharp microwave is no exception.

The overall study design is accompanied by several handy features, and a touchpad that’s labeled...

Good Features, But A Pain To Maintain

Fri, 9 Feb 2001 17:18:13 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - I have one of those houses that is so extremely dry inside that it could provide half the city with energy for a year, from the static electricity. So needless to say, humidifiers are an absolute necessity. And I’ve gone through quite a few types and...

Nothing Comes Close

Tue, 6 Feb 2001 17:05:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - After being in the accounting business for more than 20 years, I’ve used many brands of calculators, and Sharp quickly became my favorite. Sharp has consistently produced the best machines year after year, never skimping on quality and always maintaining...

United Express: Not Owned By UAL

Wed, 31 Jan 2001 12:23:02 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - United Express aircraft carry the UAL logo in name only; it is actually owned and operated by a group called "ACA". ACA takes the off-shoots of other companies (express lines, for example) and runs them for the originating company. The employees and...

Your Guide to the Sky: A Fun "Star-Trek"

Wed, 31 Jan 2001 00:19:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - Books on astronomy and sky watching are often dryly written, with the usual facts, figures, and coordinates. But Rick Schaffer’s "Your Guide To the Sky" is a welcome departing from the ordinary. Schaffer’s wit and wonderful ability to turn...

Too Many "Do's and Don'ts" For Very Expensive Cookware!

Tue, 30 Jan 2001 17:46:43 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - Anodized aluminum cookware seems to be filling the shelves of every department store these days, crowding out the old Teflon standbys and narrowing our choices down to fewer and fewer brands. My recent shopping trip to replace some worn-out Teflon...

And Now For Something REALLY Different...

Tue, 30 Jan 2001 15:52:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - Originally published in 1964, Yoko Ono decided to renew the copyright to John Lennon’s "In His Own Write" in 1992. Complete with Lennon’s own drawings, this book contains his poetry, short stories, and simple observations about life and people he...

Finally! They Added Guaifenesin!

Tue, 30 Jan 2001 13:46:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - The newly added ingredient to Sudafed’s sinus medication, Guaifenesin, is both welcome and long overdue. I have often wondered why it was not incorporated into all sinus remedies from the very beginning. ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) doctors have...

Help For The Construction-Challenged

Tue, 30 Jan 2001 13:25:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - Although The Family Handyman isn’t for the severely tool-and-construction-challenged person, it is a wonderful guide for doing repairs and projects on your own. The amount of money that contractors want these days for even the most minor projects is...

Something Different For A Change

Fri, 1 Sep 2000 17:07:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - A relative newcomer to the magazine scene, Real Simple has taken some of the best aspects of popular home/life/technology/health periodicals and combined them into one substantial publication. A rather novel idea, I found this type of...

A Factual Wilderness Adventure

Thu, 17 Aug 2000 17:09:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - I came across this book (or rather, this author) quite by accident one day, while doing some genealogical research of my family line. It turns out that the author, Ralph Søberg, is a relative of my family. I would guess that none of my immediate...

The Most Unique Cookbook You'll Ever Own

Sun, 6 Aug 2000 04:16:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - Have you ever stayed at a bed and breakfast or some country inn and wished that you could be a fly on the wall while the meals were being created? Have you secretly wanted to bribe the owners into handing over their recipes? Well, author James Stroman...

Actifed Vs. Sudafed: Which To Take, And When?

Thu, 27 Jul 2000 13:31:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ClaireKS - Both Actifed and Sudafed are advertised as "cold and sinus" medications, but which one will work best for your particular ailment?

Each of the two products contains the same nasal decongestant "Pseudoephedrine HCL",...