3/07/2011

Review of SpringStar - Glass Fruit Fly Trap

I ordered two of these fruit fly traps from Best Nest. I used them once, and when I washed them out wearing rubber gloves and using only hot water (no soap or scrubber), the color began to peel off in large chunks. They need to be washed because the mix used to attract fruit fly has a ghastly smell. Seriously, a VERY bad smell.

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A stylish way to trap pesky fruit flies without using pesticides or poisons.This glass jar will catch up to 300 fruit flies and is simple to use.Comes with bait and refill bait is available to keep using the trap as long as needed.

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3/06/2011

Review of Vinotemp VT-6TEDS Thermo-Electric Digital 6-Bottle Wine Chiller, Black and Stainless

Also agree that the factory packaging is sub-par. My unit arrived with the cabinet very slightly skewed ( you have to look pretty hard to notice it), and needed to use the leveling feet to sit it straight. Nevertheless, a fine little unit which looks great on the countertop, holds the set-point temperature perfectly, and makes absolutely no noise whatsoever.

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Product Description:
Keep up to six bottles properly chilled with this compact freestanding wine chiller. The unit's innovative thermo-electric cooling system, which involves very few moving parts, delivers ultra-quiet, energy-efficient operation and protects wine from unnecessary vibration. More importantly, thermo-electric cooling does not use ozone-depleting chemicals such as CFC's or HCFC's, which means it's better for the environment. In addition, the wine-cooling unit's dual-paned glass door provides better UV protection and better insulation properties for enhanced energy efficiency. Other highlights include a maximum ambient room temperature of 77 degrees F, easy push-button controls, digital temperature display, and sturdy wire shelf racking for individual bottle storage. Two pull-out chrome shelves are included. Attractively housed in a black cabinet with stainless-steel trim, the wine chiller measures 19-3/4 by 10-1/8 by 14-7/8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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3/05/2011

Review of Luminarc Vinery Balloon 19-1/2-Ounce Glasses, Set of 4

I bought 2 boxes as gifts for my brother for Christmas..He loved them..I was nervous that they would not survive shipping. But they were well packed and none arrived broken...I was very pleased and so was he...

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VINERY is a brand new collection of stemware and wine accessories from Luminarc, developed originally for the food service and restaurant trade. The Very High Quality Glass is a patented formula that combines elegant design and the clarity of fine crystal, but with the strength and break-resistant durability of restaurant quality stemware. Each stem is dishwasher-safe over many repeated washings, and will resist clouding or pitting even after hundreds of washings. For elegance and durability, Vinery is the best value in the market.

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3/04/2011

Review of Drink Stirrers 6 1/2" - Pack of 12

These stirrers are very cute in brightly colored drinks like apple martinis! Or even in plain colored drinks like regular martinis! They just add to the fun!

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Product Description:
Translucent colors add flare to any glass. Assorted colors. 12 per pack.

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3/03/2011

Review of Anolon Corkscrew

If you need a paper weight that looks like a cork screw, this is for you. Otherwise, it didn't work too well [for me] as a wine opener and I had to use force to get the cork out. My OXO opener, at half the price, does a better job and is much easier on the hands. The Anolon Corkscrew looks nice, however!

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Anolon corkscrew easily uncorks your favorite bottle of wine.

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3/02/2011

Review of American Lighting LVPX80BK 120-Volt Under Cabinet Xenon Puck Lighting Kit, 4 Pack, Black

I understand that these are not very expensive items, but they simply fail at an unacceptable rate.Two out of the six I purchased have now failed.What's worse is that the failure mechanism is not repairable.I took one apart to see what went wrong, after all it was not working anyway.I found that the socket that the bulb plugs into is so poorly designed, that eventually (a few months after installation) it will fail, even if you don't touch it - I mean the socket, not the bulb.This is poorly engineered garbage.Don't waste your money.If it was free, I wouldn't pay the shipping.As an aside, while they are working, the 20 watt xenon light is great for undercounter kitchen lighting, it's just the fixture - from American (made in China) Lighting - that blows.

August, 2009 update:I was sent two extras as replacements so I now own 8 units.Only two are still working.Much credit to the engineers at American Lighting for creating such a reliable failure mechanism.

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Product Description:
XENON 4-PUCK LIGHT KIT - Surface mount height: 1-3/8" ~ Recess mount height: 1/2"diameter: 2-5/8" ~ Twist-off lens cover for easy lamp replacement ~ Ventilation pins provide airflow ~ Link up to 10 units together ~ Includes: 6 ft. power cord with slide-on plug ~ (3) 12" extensions & (4) 20 watt Xenon bulbs ~ Blister pack

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3/01/2011

Review of EdgeStar Sparkling Wine Cooler

The fridge does feature an internal light that is either always on or always off, there isn't a "on when door is open" option. For our purposes we keep it off, it would be great if it had the auto on feature.

This fridge does get very loud when the compressor kicks on and you can hear a very loud hum sound. Fortunately for us it's in a room of computers so all the fans and computer sounds drown it out for the most part, but if this is something you are looking for a quiet area like an office, library or home use it could be very annoying to you. The compressor doesn't stay on all the time, but it does kick on and off randomly as it needs it.

Would I buy this? Probably not, I would think that this style fridge should be designed a little better so that it isn't so noisy. We have a cheaper model of a different brand at home and can barely hear it when it runs which is really what I am comparing this to.

In the end this particular fridge is good looking, but can be loud.


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Product Description:
The EdgeStar BWC120SS Sparkling Wine Cooler - Stainless Steel (BWC120SSWINE) with the shelving provided in this kit, can store up to 25 bottles of wine and has an additional bottom storage basket. This unit is specifically designed for to store white wines, sparkling wines, prosecco and champagne, as it operates at a much cooler temperature than most wine refrigerators. The BWC120SS's racks feature a stainless front and the unit features a reversible stainless steel trimmed dual paned glass door, chrome shelving, and interior lighting which all offer excellent presentation and easy accessibility to wine and other beverages. This freestanding sparkling wine refrigerator with mechanical controls offers a temperature range approximately between mid 30°s - mid 50°s Fahrenheit, which represents a much cooler range than most wine refrigerators. Sparkling wines and champagne are typically stored at a lower temperature range due to their carbon solubility, which causes champagne to have its bubbly appearance. As temperature rises, carbon becomes more soluble and attempts to "escape," similar to how warm soda can sometimes overflow in a standard bottle. In order to preserve the quality of sparkling wines and champagne, we recommend the BWC120SSWINE's unique temperature range. For traditional reds and whites, the optimal wine storage temperature is at 53-57°F. It is believed by many that this is the appropriate temperature range for both red and white wine storage as it is neither too cold to impede wine maturation nor is it too warm to accelerate it. However, white wines are typically served at much lower temperatures (typically 35-40° F) than they are stored, so this refrigerator can also be useful for prepping a bottle of white. This EdgeStar sparkling wine cooler features 5 removable slide-out wooden racks/shelves which each can store up to 5 standard 750 mL wine bottles. A manually controlled incandesce

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