© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-macrotek Recent reviews written by member macrotek en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_178925178500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - What an outstanding product! Finally an inexpensive way to securely cross-cut shred sensitive documents and materials. Anyone aware of the potential danger of banking, credit card, and other identity theft issues related to disposing of sensitive... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~178925178500 Mon, 4 Apr 2005 16:11:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_178925178500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_138999729796?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - Many of us have plants around the house that sometimes makes it rather difficult to get to the faucet. Well, Gilmour's Faucet Extension solves that problem in quite a unique way. They have designed a great little hose product with a shut-off valve that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~138999729796 Thu, 6 May 2004 10:37:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_138999729796?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_137910324868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - For many of us, watering multiple sized and shaped lawn and gardening areas has always been somewhat of a perplexing problem. At one time or another we have all wished we had a watering device that would concentrate water only on specific areas and not... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~137910324868 Sun, 25 Apr 2004 13:41:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_137910324868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_137524579972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - For many of us who regularly hand water plants, it is essential to get a precise spray pattern with the right pressure. The wide variety of plants many gardeners cultivate require watering distribution and pressure ranging from gentle misting to intense... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~137524579972 Wed, 21 Apr 2004 11:25:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_137524579972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_137412185732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - This is the year we decided to upgrade our lawn and garden hoses. Like many people we had a variety of hose brands, lengths, thicknesses, and colors. All worked relatively well, but were aging and looked rather unsightly. Over the years we have... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~137412185732 Tue, 20 Apr 2004 13:25:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_137412185732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_135157878404?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - The first time we saw the Retro Green Waring Pro PBB Blender we knew what a beautiful addition it would make to our refreshment center. Not only did we purchase this Waring Classic product, but followed it up purchasing what we felt was an ideal... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~135157878404 Wed, 31 Mar 2004 15:44:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_135157878404?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_135144312452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - There's no way to bring back the good old days, but sometimes you can buy products that bring back the memories. That's exactly what the Waring Pro Professional Drink Mixer PDM112 does. The beautiful retro green color (our first and only choice)... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~135144312452 Wed, 31 Mar 2004 13:24:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_135144312452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_135037095556?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - Stick blenders have become a kitchen essential with more versatility than almost any other food preparation appliance. We've used a variety of these devices both cordless and corded, but prefer the corded for it's more consistent power performance... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~135037095556 Tue, 30 Mar 2004 16:20:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_135037095556?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_135011143300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - Over the years we have become accustomed to using little food processors for small daily chopping and pureeing tasks. Most were inexpensive and underpowered with containers and lids that easily cracked or broke (particularly if accidentally dropped)... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~135011143300 Tue, 30 Mar 2004 12:58:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_135011143300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_134893375108?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - We reached a time when we decided to replace our older glass jar blender with a larger capacity glass jar unit featuring the latest technology and contemporary styling. Though there are many consumer models on the market all seemed secondary choices when... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~134893375108 Mon, 29 Mar 2004 15:07:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_134893375108?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_134881382020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - Cooking large quantities of soups, beans, sauces, spaghetti, etc. have most always been an arduous task using conventional cookware. The bottoms would get too hot while the sides rarely transferred heat evenly to help in the cooking process. Too many... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~134881382020 Mon, 29 Mar 2004 13:14:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_134881382020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_134805032580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - Besides making nutritious meals quickly, Asian style cooking with a wok is a lot of fun and very practical. Though traditional steel woks may be preferred they have too many seasoning, care, and range type use limitations. Fortunately, ScanPan's Stir-Fry... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~134805032580 Sun, 28 Mar 2004 19:21:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_134805032580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_134772526724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - Breakfast cooking represents an important segment of daily cooking. Most of us have experienced griddles that warp, have surfaces that easily score and discolor, and sides that are so low or non-existent that slop-overs represent a cleaning hassle. We... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~134772526724 Sun, 28 Mar 2004 13:18:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_134772526724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_134599315076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - We have thoroughly enjoyed the shower massage benefits provided by this great product for over 5 years. 2 units are installed in separate showers and have worked beautifully the entire time. Having flawless operation does require a little maintenance... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~134599315076 Fri, 26 Mar 2004 19:11:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_134599315076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_134319410820?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - For those with a large family or simply wanting to prepare larger quantities of food it's hard to beat the convenience of a good double burner griddle. The 11" X 18" cooking surface size of this griddle provides enough space to fry up to 8 large... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~134319410820 Wed, 24 Mar 2004 13:41:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_134319410820?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_133971742340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - We purchased two of the Whirlpool AD40 Dehumidifiers - one in 1999 and a second in 2001 to control moisture in our basement. The 1999 unit had a failure of the water bucket activation switch which made the unit inoperable. The switch was replaced under... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~133971742340 Sun, 21 Mar 2004 20:15:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_133971742340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_133933534852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - We all at one time or another run into those time consuming jobs of having to cut up leafy vegetables. Normally, we grab our favorite chef's knife and begin the arduous task of trying to mince everything up. Well, the unique rolling mincer completely... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~133933534852 Sun, 21 Mar 2004 13:24:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_133933534852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_133925473924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - Occasionally, we all run into cutting chores where we wish we had something to hold the food with. Most of the time our only option is a fork of some type to help stabilize the food so we avoid cutting ourselves. The Chef's Roast Holder not only securely... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~133925473924 Sun, 21 Mar 2004 11:27:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_133925473924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_133843160708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - Since we've been using swing-arm lamps most of our lives we've always been a proponent of their purchase wherever the highest degree of lighting flexibility is required. Regardless of the desktop, work bench, computer station, etc. application their... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~133843160708 Sat, 20 Mar 2004 15:53:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_133843160708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_133644324484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - When we decided to purchase cutting boards for our newly remodeled kitchen we needed to become informed on the various material options available. While many companies extol the virtues of their space-age cutting board materials most all pale when... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~133644324484 Thu, 18 Mar 2004 16:00:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_133644324484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_133527801476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - The Chop-N-Slice may be one of the handiest cutting boards the John Boos company makes. It's 10" X 10" X 1" thick size is ideally suited for all those small cutting jobs run into on a daily basis. Their convenient size make them fun to use and easy to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~133527801476 Wed, 17 Mar 2004 13:33:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_133527801476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_128285576836?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - When planning our kitchen remodeling we decided on high gloss white cabinets. To compliment the bright look of the cabinetry, we selected high-use small appliances to match the cabinet's white gloss finish. That led to our needing a top quality can... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~128285576836 Sun, 1 Feb 2004 16:00:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_128285576836?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_128070553220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - After almost cutting off a finger because of a failure using one of those inexpensive mandolines most of us have, we felt that rather than losing digits it would be prudent to invest in purchasing a mandoline safer to use. We were pleasantly surprised... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~128070553220 Fri, 30 Jan 2004 16:23:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_128070553220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_128046894724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - We originally saw this toaster a couple of years ago and thought what a beautiful addition it would make on the countertop. It's bright white finish and sleek high tech appearance would compliment all the other small white appliances perfectly. But more... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~128046894724 Fri, 30 Jan 2004 13:04:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_128046894724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_127928143492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macrotek - Anyone who has used Thompson Water Seal knows how excellent it performs it's general intended purposes of waterproofing decks, masonry, wood, etc. However, rather than extol the virtues of a proven product most people are familiar with, I thought it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~127928143492 Thu, 29 Jan 2004 15:05:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_127928143492?linkin_id=8003929