Epinions Recent Reviews for klgarner

1995 Kia Sportage: Low Price = Low Quality? I Think So

Thu, 3 May 2001 03:08:34 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - I recently had occasion to rent a 2001 Kia Sportage while on an extended business trip. This car had 3800 miles on it when I received it, so it was virtually brand new.

My first impression was very favorable. It looks like a very nice compact SUV...

Didn't Want to Give it Up!!

Wed, 12 Jul 2000 02:07:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - On our recent vacation, we rented a 2000 Olds Silhouette minivan for 10 days. It only had 500 miles on it when we got it and we put on over 1400 miles on it during our rental period. I liked it so much I'm seriously thinking of getting one. It seems a...

Mill's Pride Kitchen Cabinets: D-I-Y Kitchen Renovation? Yes!!

Mon, 22 May 2000 22:36:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - When we bought our first house last fall, we were long-time renters who had never so much as applied a coat of paint. Things sure have changed since then.

Our new house was not in terrible disrepair, but we all agreed that the existing kitchen...

Swing-n-Slide Competitor Kit: Hours of work but truly worth it!

Mon, 15 May 2000 02:35:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - We recently decided to get a swingset for our 3 y.o. daughter and wanted to get a high quality wooden one, but didn't want to spend upwards of 2K for one, either. We found the best option for us was a kit made by Swing-n-Slide. They have all sorts of...

Great for everything from mall shopping to trail walking

Tue, 9 May 2000 11:05:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - There are a lot of $300+ strollers out there. This isn't one of them. I received it as a baby gift when my daughter was born and I think it sold at them time for around $65 at Walmart.

It's not a stroller that you would keep forever and pass down...

Kohler Lakefield Cast Iron Kitchen Sink: No longer a pain to wash cookie sheets!

Fri, 28 Apr 2000 04:22:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - I agonized for several months over the purchase of a kitchen sink. I was replacing a beat up old shallow stainless steel sink that was scratched and dented and wanted something that looked considerably nicer. I considered a Corian, but rejected it as too...

Kohler Ellington Cast Iron Lavatory: Gotta Love that Cast Iron!

Fri, 28 Apr 2000 03:54:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - I recently purchased a Kohler Ellington cast iron lavatory for my downstairs powder room, and I love it! I know, it sounds funny to say that I love a sink, but it's true. We're in the process of upgrading quite a few things in our home, and after...

Higher Score Guaranteed on the GMAT * GRE * LSAT: Testing the Higher Score Guarantee

Mon, 10 Apr 2000 00:38:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - Earlier this year, I decided to go back to school and get a graduate degree. The program I'm applying to (M.S. in Information Systems) requires a GRE score, so I purchased the Kaplan software to help me prepare. I'd seen an earlier version of this...

Dishwashers-Whirlpool: My 14 yr old is thrilled, and so are we!!

Tue, 4 Apr 2000 09:03:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - We have not owned a dishwasher for a long time, and when we moved to a new house last fall, we promised our 14 yr old son (AKA the human dishwasher, lol)that we would have an actual dishwasher. The house we ended up buying needed a complete kitchen...

MyPoints.com: Don't Get Burned by MyPoints!!

Tue, 21 Mar 2000 02:09:48 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - If you choose to join MyPoints, you might have great luck and earn lots of gift certificates, or you might spend a lot of time clicking on links and get absolutely zero for all your time and effort.

I joined MyPoints sometime last year. A couple of...

Travelocity Flight Reservations: Best for the cheap fare seeker!!

Sat, 4 Mar 2000 01:11:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - I've been using Travelocity's site for a couple of years now and it has helped me countless times. The site has evolved considerably during this time and the most recent revisions have added the best feature yet.

Previously, in my web searches for...

Superglow Electronic Kitchen: Stimulates lots of creative play!

Mon, 28 Feb 2000 04:08:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - I was browsing the clearance toy aisles in Walmart shortly after Christmas and discovered the Little Tikes Electronic Kitchen. My daughter did not need another toy so soon, but I just couldn't pass up the great deal, more than 75% off, and I'm really...

Cozy Cruiser Jogger/Trailer: Wonderfully versatile bike trailer and jogging stroller!!

Mon, 28 Feb 2000 02:52:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - I recently purchased the Cozy Cruiser Trailer Jogger and I am thrilled with my purchase! I've been wanting a bike trailer for a long time, but all I could find were over $200 and up (way up, in some cases). Then I found this one by Little Tikes. I got a...

I hope it gets better, because it can't get much worse!

Wed, 23 Feb 2000 02:25:17 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - I have only been dealing with National City for a couple of months now, but I am definitely not impressed so far.

My husband and I bought our first house last fall, and we closed in October. The lender is National City. My parents got a home equity...

Spending a year as an "au-pair" in Paris

Mon, 14 Feb 2000 22:28:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - It's hard to truly experience life in another country unless you spend a decent amount of time living there. I had a chance to see this first hand when I spent a year as a "jeune fille au-pair" or nanny in Paris for a year.

I was...

Get a Gate Sooner Rather Than Later

Thu, 10 Feb 2000 03:24:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - When my daughter was small, we lived in a very old house that had a steep twisting staircase with a heavy wooden door at the bottom. We almost always were downstairs while we were awake, and only went upstairs to sleep. With the door at the bottom of the...

Great for all ages!!

Mon, 7 Feb 2000 04:03:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - On a recent trip to NYC, I decided to take my kids to see a Broadway show. Since they are ages 14 and 3, I was fairly limited in my choices. I only hoped my 14 year old son would not be too bored at a Disney production.

I am happy to say that he...

Don't rush to read Grisham's The Brethren

Fri, 4 Feb 2000 16:02:11 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - I am a huge fan of John Grisham. I've read every one of his books and I was eagerly anticipating his new book, The Brethren. Nonetheless, I was left with a disappointed feeling after finishing the book.

Without giving away too many details, the...

Archived Kids & Family Reviews: Quality, Long Lasting Toys!!

Fri, 4 Feb 2000 03:23:10 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - I actually have never been to a Discovery Toys party, so I haven't heard the full sales pitch. I do, however, know first hand how durable and well-made these toys are. Unknowingly, I bought a bunch of Discovery Toys at a garage sale. They were cute,...

Underpowered and Underfeatured

Wed, 2 Feb 2000 23:10:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - I recently bought an inexpensive electric Toro trimmer, replacing an older Ryobi model that had bit the dust. This particular model is a combination trimmer/edger and is pretty basic. In fact, it's a little *too* basic.

My previous edger had two...

LASIK Eye Surgery: Still Amazed Every Day!!

Mon, 31 Jan 2000 02:37:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - I started wearing glasses at the age of 6, and contact lenses at 13. I had, up until 2 months ago, extremely poor vision. You know the big E on the eye chart? I couldn't see even that. If you can see only the big E, your vision is 20/400, and mine was...

Millersville University of Pennsylvania: Thorough education with lots of personal attention

Sun, 30 Jan 2000 13:14:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - I'm a recent graduate of Millersville University, with a B.S. in Computer Science. As an non-traditional student, who returned to school a little later in life, my perspective on Millersville might be a little different than a prospective 18 yr old...

Living in Amish Country

Wed, 26 Jan 2000 01:36:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - We made a cross country move six years ago, from Central California to South Central PA, Lancaster County to be specific. Wow, it was a real culture shock!

We moved into a 100 year old house out in the country, surrounded by Amish farmers. In fact,...

Try it, you will like it!

Tue, 25 Jan 2000 04:07:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - Ok, maybe you have to be a Dr. Suess fan to like this animated version, but this was one of my favorite books when I was 4 or 5 years old, and now my daughter loves it too. Actually, when we first got this, I sat down and watched it with her many times...

Espresso_Machines-Krups: Briel Chamonix - High Quality Espresso Maker

Sun, 23 Jan 2000 12:06:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author klgarner - When I was looking for an espresso maker, I wasn't really sure of the features I wanted (sure wish epinions.com had been around then!) except I knew that I wanted a pump driven, rather than steam driven machine, and I didn't want to spend much more than...