I bought an e-z lift last week, and installed a large range hood in 2 hours. it went up first time, allowed me and the designer to adjsut at will it’s precise location.
I lag bolted it in and it was like a rock, ! i then used it for the blower too, and what a dream !. The designer said…. Boy this was money well spent…
He loved the fact that he had flexability ro adjst it’s location to the 1/32 inch and loved the fact that there was no risk, no grunting, no excessive strip drilling and redrilling.
and the product was never touched and dangered with any man-handling. the leveliers were terrific too! I like it because I can now train others workers to do installs without worrying about injuries to
them or the product… This product cut my install time in 1/2 and made me, my client, and his client feel great and secure.
Awesome product… !!! Just buy it.. [...].

Except for installing the granite countertops, my wife and I did all the work in completely remodeling the kitchen and casual eating area of our 1874 home. I spent two days searching for a cabinet lift to rent to no avail. While the cost seemed a little steep for what was expected to be a one-time use, it actually turned out to be a real wife-saver. A six-foot run of cabinets was easily assembled and positioned/adjusted without the grunting, groaning, and whining one might anticipate using the “Dear, could you give me a hand with lifting this?” method. We even made use of the padded feet installing a cabinet after the countertops had been installed. Lift capability was fully utilized for an over-the-refrigerator cabinet and over a stick-built closet. We also used it to install the microwave oven and a 40″ HDTV. The word spread and we have since recovered nearly half the initial cost by renting it out to other DIY’s.

I received my E-Z Lift Cabinet Jack on the job as I was installing cabients. The parts simply stack together, it took longer to remove it from the boxes than to assemble it. I already had the base cabinets in place so I set it up on the counter. The counter protection rails have a thick felt pad and also lock the wheels so it can’t move. The inside corner upper was a little wobbly because half the weight hung off the platform, but once in place the micro adjustment screws on the bottom of the shelf allowed me to adjust the cabinet to level and shim where needed before screwing it to the wall. I moved the jack and set the next upper on it, raised it to the proper poistion, micro adjusted it, and screwed the face frames together and then screwed the new cabinet to the wall. The unit breaks down to four pieces for easy transport in less than a minute. It is a well made and engineered tool. It is especially suited to a cabinet installer working alone.

I have owned a Miele cooktop which had to be repaired numerous times and sadly I decided to purchase a Miele Steam Oven which promptly broke down 2 months after purchase. Miele service sucks, the repairman were not friendly, they ordered parts and then never came back to install them and I had to call 2x to get them to come back. The people on the phone are not that great either. Their appliances look good but function poorly. BTW I also own a Miele dishwasher that isn’t as good as the GE dishwasher I used to have, but at least it hasn’t broken down (yet).

Good oven overall, but the top door seal fell off the second time the oven was used. Forget about emailing the manufacturer, and instead call them and ask for tech support. After approximately three weeks (including the futile email communications)they sent the replacement door seal. Again, if you have a problem, just call tech support directly and save yourself some hassle. The oven seems like a good product except for the door seals.

Don’t waste your money on this oven. It does not cook evenly, the timer is a pain in the a** to use…you have to hit timer then hold the button to count down from 59minutes. To make the timer quiet you have to hit the minute or hour button once…if you hit it more than once the time on your clock gets messed up.
This oven is in a house that my husband and I just bought…I am looking to replace it ASAP. I tried baking my Christmas cookies in it and they are burnt on the bottom and white on top…I put the cookies in my convection oven microwave and they cook beautifully. The temperature fluctuates GREATLY with this oven. Also, it doesn’t tell you when it is preheated…there is just a red light that goes on and off when the heating element kicks in.
half of the baking pans I had don’t fit in this oven. A turkey pan SQUEEZES in.
you can only cook with food on one rack, you can’t use 2…it will cook horrible, even if you rotate and switch the…

So excited to finally get a replacement for my vintage built-in 24′ gas wall oven. First time we put it on we learned it did not have the simplest of electronic functions—for your cook time to begin counting down after the oven reaches the set cooking temperature (my cheap Target toaster oven knows how to do that). That means that after the oven reaches cooking temperature, you have to then go to the controls and set your cook time, but at that point, scalding hot air is pouring out of the this huge eye level “oven vent” in the middle of the unit, making the controls too hot to manipulate because the vent is aiming excess heat at your hand.
Maytag says there is nothing they can do.
As a different reviewer said, the unit is so cheap, it doesn’t even come with any sort of even a simple oven lightbulb cage, just a bare bulb in the back, so if you push a pan back there, you may easily break your lightbulb (glass shards in your food and falling down through…

This is the worst oven I have ever seen, I do not know what the engineers where thinking when they built this unit. There is a small metal deflector that runs along the top of the vents above the top door and after 10-12 minutes of the oven coming to temp, the whole area above the door gets so hot, you can burn yourself. Funny thing is, the engineers obviously knew this, because after I got a blister on my finger from touching this metal band, I looked at the manual and under the section “Vents” it actually says that it could burn you!! Worst of all, Maytag was very uncooperative about exchanging the unit. I had always thought Maytag was a good company but I will never purchase another thing from them. They acted as if there was nothing wrong. A service person came to my home from PC Richards where I purchased the oven and he measured the temperature of this metal deflector once the oven reached 360 degrees on the inside. The metal strip on the outside had already reached a…

We bought a Frigidaire wall oven (FGB24T3EBD) in 2008. Within the first year, the upper oven door started to stick when the oven was hot. The problem worsened, until we were unable to open the door at all (while it was hot, with a cake baking inside) without forcing it open. The hinges are flimsily attached with sheet metal screws that easily pull out, deforming the sheet metal. The hinges are not repairable, and unfortunately it is out of warranty now, so we’re screwed.

I needed to replace a 27 inch gas oven, but found out that gas only comes in 24 inch now. I bought this Frigidaire oven in white, with high hopes, a little concerned because it was so much smaller than the one it is replacing.
Amost immediately, I noticed that the oven door was getting hard to open. Then, after a few months, I noticed that the hinge plate on the left side of the door was starting to ‘bow’ or ‘warp.’ Finally, when I was baking a cake, the door stuck and would not open at all.
I called Sears, and they sent out a repairman who said that he had seen this problem before, and ordered a new hinge to replace the left one. The right hinge was fine. I decided, while it was working properly again, to purchase the extended warranty, ‘just in case.’
The oven door seemed fine for a while, but then I started to notice the problem again…same side, same sticking problem, same warped metal plate. The gap on the top of the oven door was…

Temperature is never accurate. Have had to have the hinges replaced over 3 times now. Even the service guy said this model was getting several complaints about the hinges.

we have had a computer board problem, and have noted this problem on other internet reviews, bosh provides poor support for repair services and no warranty consideration. buy ge.

I have been using this oven for several months. I’m a serious amateur baker and I use it quite often for baking breads and pastries. It has its strong points. It is quiet, holds its heat well and bakes evenly, especially in Convection mode. It seems well built and the controls are not overly complex. The hidden lower element makes cleaning the floor of the oven a snap. But it does suffer from some serious problems–design flaws–in my opinion. A relatively minor complaint is that when broiling, the oven cuts off power to the elements whenever the door is opened. I often use the broiler for browning the tops of casseroles, pastries etc. and I like to be able to observe the browning process directly, not through the oven glass. But as soon as the door is opened, the power to the elements is cut and they cool down. It’s an unnecessary, CYA sort of safey feature.
My major complaint though is with the temperature regulating system on this oven. Most reasonable people…

This 26 inch bulb goes on my GE oven stove and it’s impossible to find at Home Depot and Lowes. 26″ is an odd size. I ordered 2 so I have a spare. Don’t go crazy driving all over town for this, just buy it here and you’ll save time and money. Ebay has this at $25 plus shipping. The bulbs arrived very well packaged.

These particular bulbs are tough to find…and another company sent me the wrong bulbs two times…but I am pleased with this company—all is well…thank you for your service….make sure you send the entire item # printed on your old bulb…or you may get the wrong items…(the other company thought the F18 was the length of the bulb, which was entirely wrong)….

Almost as soon as I needed it! This is an oddly dimensioned bulb for my Kenmore range. The very same bulb from Sears Direct replactment part was over three times the cost! The bulb was extremely well-packed and arrived in short order.

I really wanted and needed this product to do it’s job but unfortunately it failed. It seems like a very nice mat being very heavy and well made but it does absolutely nothing to reduce the vibration from my front loader (which is driving me crazy). I would recommend trying other methods to fix your problem before trying this.

I bought one of these. After it had to be repaired 4 times in the first 3 months I insisted on a new one, figuring it was just a lemon. It wasn’t. The new one was almost as bad. Complete junk. That’s way Consumer Reports rates Thermador the MOST repair-prone brand of oven. Check it out yourself (latest issue). Spare yourself.

POOR HEATING UP, TAKES FOREVER
HAD A BAD BOARD, BAD PROBE, BAD THIS BAD THAT
OVERPRICED -FACTORY IS NON SUPPORTATIVE.
SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT…ANYTHING ELSE BUT THIS PIECE OF CRAP

I receive this Frigidaire FGEW2745KW 27″ oven to replace my 15 year old 24″ GE wall oven that quit working. The oven was easy to installed for me. The only concern t was the electrical connection. I use the same electrical connector from the old unit. I cut off the old connector with about 12 inches (3) wire (red, white, black) and soldered it onto the new Frigidaire wire leads. I use shrink wrap tape and electrical tape. I plug the M and F connector. I also use a wire nut and electrical tape to connect the ground bare wire.
The unit slided perfectly in. I did not have to use the extra decorative molding or widen the cabinetry. I turned on the 220 power at circuit breaker and it works.

Miele : H4080BM 24in Electric Speed Oven – BlackLike the previous reviewer, I was doing a complete re-do of my kitchen and went looking for an appliance that could combine microwave function with true oven cooking. When I told the appliance salesman what I was looking for, he headed straight for the Miele section and said “This is what you want”. And BOY, was it ever. It was love t 1st sight.
I’ve had it for a little over 2 years and it performs like a dream. I use it everyday and so do my kids. It does everything but clean the kitchen. It microwaves, broils, convection cooks,roasts, combo of any two AND it has some preset Masterchef functions like it’s big sister.
Great, great appliance

I completely gutted my kitchen for a modern remodel. I decided I would not get a regular oven or a regular microwave. I wanted to combine the two. That’s what this unit does. So far I have cooked a few fish dishes and a cornish hen. All turned out perfectly. Certainly better than when I did them in the old Jenn-Air that was junked. The cavity is smaller than a “normal” oven, but that’s what helps it heat so well and efficiently. I have this unit in a cablinet on top of the counter top just above waist level. So far it has done very well and it can easily replace a normal oven.

The cost of Texture Plus seems out of proportion with the product quality. It’s basically a thin sheet of styrofoam that’s formed and painted to look somewhat like stone. I thought the panels would be a bit more rugged, but they damage fairly easily. I used the panels to accent my breezeway. From the street, they look fairly convincing. Up close, however, they look artificial.
On the plus side, the panels install very easily. They don’t butt together well and seem to bow up in the center. So it requires a bit of work to make them blend well. The panels are really easy to cut. For accents that are out of harm’s way, the panels might make sense. They’re certainly cheaper than hiring a stone mason, but obviously not as durable.
I guess the test of the Texture Plus panels will be time. I’m interested to see what they’ll look like after ten years on my home.

If I could have given this a half a star I would have.
So glad I ordered the sample at [...], before buying enough for my project.
Does not even resemble stone.!!!
Please if your going to order, get the sample size first, you will be glad you did.!!!

Looks just like the pictures they show. My husband and I are very satisfied with this product. I installed it myself, and it cut easily with a fine tooth saw. It’s very light weight. I still need to buy the matching caulk they sell to make it flawless, but even so I am very impressed at the ease of installation and overall look. *NOTE: the only issue I had was where the panels interlock at the top and/or bottom (as the case may be) the stones, being realistic, weren’t perfectly straight, so this is where the touch up work comes in to play.

I am a home renovator and tend to buy only the best tools possible. Don’t let the price of this gun fool you. It is very well made and balanced. Have done over 2000 sq ft of flooring since delivery without 1 problem. Only drawback is no available adaptor plate for 1/2 in flooring. Go spend $250 for a gun with this feature. Installed all 1/2 flooring with it though, with little effort. Just pay attention to your angle or glue a little 1/8in strip to the base for proper fitment. Very easy for most homeowners to use. Make sure you order staples. May be a challenge to find in some areas. This gun will save any homeowner or contractor lots of money. You’ll be pleased….

I bought the Bynford Floor Stapler last winter to lay engineered hardwood. I did not want to rent a stapler as I did not know how much time and help I would have. The previous spring I had laid about 250 square feet of 5/16 oak using a brad nailer, which worked fine but was time consuming placing the brads. With the Bynford my 2 sons and I laid about 450 square feet of the engineered oak hardwood in a day and a half, with only a couple of staple jams. This included all cutting and the occasional carpet staple and nails we would run into and have to remove (no matter how much prep you do you will still find these!). We use the stapler with a small Coleman compressor with a one pound tank. We found Bostitch staples in this size at our local Menards, but our local Lowes did not have them. Have not checked Home Depot.
One of my son’s friends recently bought a house. My son took the Bynford over there and they laid over a 1000 square feet of 5/16 bamboo with no…

I got this stapler to do my Bruces 5/16 hard wood flooring and it was great. Did a room 14×13.5 in two days. 3/4 of the room in 6 hours after I got going. What a time saver and I did not have to rent, which would have cost the same. Do not go buying a 250 floor stapler if it is to do your own floor or if you are going to rent one. Take your time and use this. Jeff Wolfenson

I’m currently installing ~1600 s.f. of 3/8″ engineered hardwood flooring. I’ve done ~900 s.f. and ~6000 staples so far and this stapler has worked very well. I’ve had one jam which took about 2 hr. to fix but it may have been easier if I had realized what happened and didn’t try to shoot it 3 more times! I always put a few drops of oil in before each day’s use.Other reviews say this would not be suitable for a professional installer but to me it seems well made. I expect it’ll be with me for a while – especially since it converts to a finish nailer/stapler too.Cheers,
Jim

I purchased 5/16″ hardwood flooring and a manual “banger” nailer ($200, used) that was supposed to work even for this thin wood. It nailed the face, not the edge. I wish I bought this stapler first. Works great, easy to use, and when converted to the face nailer its works great as a woodwork nailer. At this price, even with a compressor it was much cheaper than any manual floor nailer. Only 2 shortcomings: 1) it’s rated to take up to 1 1/2 inch nails, but the clip won’t close with longer ones. And 2) changing from the 45 degree floor stapler to the straight brad nailer is too cumbersome to regularly switch back and forth. Overall I love the tool. I thought I’d sell the compressor and this after the floor project was done but it’s a keeper.

I installed 800+ feet of 3/8 engineered oak hardwood flooring using over 8000 staples, and the stapler worked perfectly. There were no miss-fires, and the stapler would not shoot a staple if I didn’t have it lined up correctly – which is a huge plus, because I’ve used others in the past that would put a staple in the surface of the floor if you didn’t have it placed on the tongue properly. Even if you’re only going to install a few hundred square feet of flooring, this is worth buying because it costs about the same as renting a unit for 3 days, and it’s brand new and not abused like most rental units are.
Also a HUGE plus with this stapler is that it uses 1/4″ staples instead of the 3/16″ staples that Bostich and the cheaper Bynford stapler use – and that will save you the cost of the unit on a larger project. I got 5,000 1/4″ staples from amazon.com for $8.50 per box with no tax and free shipping. The local H**e D*p*t wanted $25.00 for 5,000 for the 3/16″ staples…

The product arrived shrink-wrapped with no flaws in the finish. The louvers worked easily, and it looks to be quite sturdy construction.

I bought the GE Profile(tm) 30″ Built-In Double Microwave/Convection Oven about 3 years ago.
So far, I had to replace the full unit once, then microwave stop working again and had to play $199.61 for a 30 minutes replacement of a fuse.
Not sure I’ll use your products again.

The mats look great on the pictures but mine are yet to sit flat – 2 weeks and counting, i have purchased garage mats before with much better success, these look great – but the material is very light and will not lay flat especially the corners, I think the summer heat will flatten the mats, so if you are in a warm climate go for it. if you are in cold climates, proceed with caution, mine curl “ends” on cold days. The instructions claim 48 hours for the material to flatten, it has been 2 weeks and no such luck.
I fear the curled end are a trip hazard, especially with children or on that rush out of the house day!

These tiles were very easy to install, and well made. I highly recommend these for your shop.

Purchased for working while kneeling on tiled floors. Padding is thick but not bulky and outter material is tough. Being able to adjust the tightness around your leg is especially nice. Would recommend to anyone who has to spend a lot of time kneeling, and moving around to different areas.

These are the best knee bads I’ve ever owned. I’ve purchsed much more expensive ones that don’t even compare in terms of comfort, ease of use, and non-slipping/shifting. Too early to tell about durability but they seem to be well constructed. I’d definitely buy again!!

There comes a point in every do-it-yourselfer’s life when the impatience of youth eventually wears off. Skinned knees embedded with grit and pebbles and work pants worn into shorts certainly help him come to this conclusion. The old hard-rubber knee pads were nearly as bad as no knee pads at all. So far, I’ve worn these pads on concrete garage floors, laying laminate flooring and roofing shingles. They are comfortable. They do not bind and pinch behind the knee like many other knee pads I’ve worn in the past. They are light and flexible considering the bulk. There are more expensive knee pads on the market made of Kevlar, the material used in bullet-proof vests, but unless you are afraid somebody is going to shoot you in the knee while you are changing the oil in your truck, they are not worth the extra cost.

This tile is so beautiful. The tile was packed as to protect the onyx tiles just perfectly. Love these in our bathroom. Thank you.

Amazing speed for shipping. Ordered on the 3rd- got it on the 6th. The tiles are absolutely gorgeous. The color and finish are lovely. Beautiful honey wheat color that is showy without being gawdy or loud. I would absolutely buy from Mosaic Tile Direct again. Their prices are unbeatable and their product quality, excellent

Product came on time and in good packing. easy to install, we put the role in the shower tub and took out in 5seconds. make sure before you start installing to see that the paterns will match at the top for connecting piece. there will be little bit of wastage during this.
Also the patterns on each line are same, i thought they could have made it little random. but overall it is great product.

Looks great and easy to apply. It is kinda difficult to line up exactly right. We used the “cement” as our guide. Overall affect looks great.

I had friends over our house and they could not belive how real the brick looks on the wall….they though it was the other side of our fireplace..They all had to touch to belive…..thank you!!!

We installed the white on white cooktop in April 2009. It replaced a 40 year old Caloric cooktop. I also replaced the Caloric wall oven with a Maytag 24 inch oven. I had to cut another inch out width wise but it fit perfectly. The only thing we have to get used to is when you turn on the front burners, go ahead and turn them down because they flame on in a hurry. The cooktop was a floor model so we got it at a good price.

A great cooktop. I installed it myself and it was not difficult to do. Just have the right wrench. The cooktop looks great and performs wonderfully. So much easier to clean than the one that came with the home by the builder. A great upgrade at a very reasonable price for the quality.

Used this product to install over 1000 SqFt of hardwood flooring over a year ago. Excellent tight bond, no squeaking, no board separations, no problems. Would buy again if I ever install more flooring. It does take a little effort to squeeze the glue out from the bottle towards the end. I usually just cut the tip a little lower where it’s wider to let it flow.09/26/2011 Update:
Decided to put in wood floors to the rest of the house. Glue worked so well last time, I ordered more. Excellent bonding strength. Wonderful product. However price went up from $5/bottle to $7/bottle.

Using this to float strand woven bamboo floor. Works well, I like that you don’t have to cut the tip of the tube to use the product. Also like that the cover comes off so you can poor the remnants of one tube into another.
I strongly recommend using floor clamps with this glue to float tongue and groove flooring.

Nice reclosable tip on bottles, glue works well, dries slowly enough to give plenty of time to put the floor together, fast enough that it’s good and ready next day.
We’ve been laying the floor slowly, over a couple weeks, and one thing to watch out for is that the glue in an opened bottle will get thicker over time as the VOCs escape, so make sure to always promptly reclose the tip to minimize the issue. Even so, expect some degree of thickening, if you don’t lay the whole floor in one day.
A lot depends on the precision of the manufacturing of your flooring, we find we didn’t need the floor clamps since the planks fit into each other snugly.
Also, while each bottle claims a coverage of 100 feet, ours ended up good for more than twice that (with 5″ wide planks).
Of course, as always, follow flooring manufacturer’s installation instructions.

This product gives a home a fresh feel. I intend to purchase more to complete my project

I like unaltered, real, natural wood; This product seems to be what I want for my floors.
I need details about color, installation, maintenance, before I make up my mind.
The information presented is clear, concise and sufficient for product traders, but insufficient for adventurous customers like I. Where is the company situated? Do I have to pay state taxes being a California consumer?
Looking forward to obtaining more information regarding this excellent product.
Thank you
Stella Johnson-Bonk

The EB 200 models are several seasons old now; even if you buy one “new in box” it’s likely been sitting in a warehouse for at least 5 years. That said, this Gaggenau oven is one of the steadiest ovens I’ve ever used, and can hold some insanely low temperatures. The oven has a proofing mode that will set it at 100 degrees; the lowest convection temp is 120 degrees, but even that is much lower than any other oven I’ve ever owned. These originally retailed around $5k; I can’t really say if half off represents a good price point for an old design. I *can* say that these are definitely more than mere stylish toys to be featured in designer kitchens- they are built to cook in. I picked mine up used; many kitchen showrooms have been selling off floor models in the last year or so. (It says a lot about the elegant styling that designers were able to hold on to them so long.)The side-swing door is great for maneuvering large/bulky items in and out of the oven; however,…

The oven works ok but has a major design flaw. As soon as the oven is turned on (either oven) a cooling fan starts running. It circulates air around the outside of the oven and exhausts the air out the bottom slot. No, this is not the convection oven fan.
The cooling fan is NOT quiet. It runs continuously throughout the cooking cycle and continues to run for several minutes after the oven is turned off. It is about as loud as the exhaust fan on my downdraft jenn-air cooktop.
The secondary issue is that with all this oven cooling, that excess heat has to go somewhere. It heats the kitchen!
I would certainly not have purchased this oven had I known about these issues.

This oven is great in that the double oven feature works great. It is a great idea with one major design flaw. All the controls (which are electronic) for the oven are in the top door, which has a row of slots along the top for ventilation and a slot on the bottom. If you spill anything on the oven door (like we did) and it runs into these slots you will short out the entire oven. Fortunately for us our oven was only three days old and GE covered the $600 repair. If you must buy this oven buy the maximum extended warranty available unless you never anticipate spilling anything on the top door.

The Oven/Bake element was an easy no hassle install, works great, albeit a bit less hot than the original. It just takes a bit of baking now to get the feel for my “new oven” (Amana).
Alaniya

This element was easy to replace, and works perfectly. Be sure to unplug before you replace! I wasn’t ready to buy a new stove and this was just what I needed and easy on the wallet.

We used these tiles and trim for a countertop with great results. It was even easy to cut the corners to fit. The product is beautiful, just as advertized. It even arrived early. Free shipping on stone is wonderful!

I ordered one sheet to get a look at this tile and it is gorgeous. Each tile is very thick and the sheet is heavy. The color is great. It is very white and smooth with light streaks of grey. I would say the picture does not do it justice. The picture shows more grey and is dull, but the tile is brighter, whiter and more polished. Originally I wanted more grey veins but as I have looked at it for a few days I really like the pure white and the subtle color. I will be using this for my backsplash without hesitation.

Haven’t had it but a few weeks, went in smoothly and easily. After a brief break in, it worked perfectly all through the Christmas season. Looking forward to a long life. Delivery was easy, the driver called ahead and we set up a meeting time which he kept, perfectly. I’d do it again!

I bought the white (non-stainless steel) version of this oven, and have found it to be horribly unreliable. See the reviews for the other variations of this basic model from Maytag, and they talk about how the heat vents burn your hand when trying to use the controls or if you’re not very careful when grabbing the door handle. On my version which is white, the heat discolored the brushed aluminum vent to the point it was dark brown, and the originally white upper facia panel has long since been cooked into a dingy yellow-brown off-white color. But my main gripe is that I have had to replace the internal components to the point where I paid more for replacement parts than I originally paid for the oven itself (new) and I shop online and discount parts houses. The control panel has gone out 2-3 times now, at $200 just for the part if you install it yourself. Less expensive but equally unreliable has been the ignitor, and the temperature sensor. My folder for this product is…

So excited to finally get a replacement for my vintage built-in 24′ gas wall oven. First time we put it on we learned it did not have the simplest of electronic functions—for your cook time to begin counting down after the oven reaches the set cooking temperature (my cheap Target toaster oven knows how to do that). That means that after the oven reaches cooking temperature, you have to then go to the controls and set your cook time, but at that point, scalding hot air is pouring out of the this huge eye level “oven vent” in the middle of the unit, making the controls too hot to manipulate because the vent is aiming excess heat at your hand.
Maytag says there is nothing they can do.
As a different reviewer said, the unit is so cheap, it doesn’t even come with any sort of even a simple oven lightbulb cage, just a bare bulb in the back, so if you push a pan back there, you may easily break your lightbulb (glass shards in your food and falling down through…

This is the worst oven I have ever seen, I do not know what the engineers where thinking when they built this unit. There is a small metal deflector that runs along the top of the vents above the top door and after 10-12 minutes of the oven coming to temp, the whole area above the door gets so hot, you can burn yourself. Funny thing is, the engineers obviously knew this, because after I got a blister on my finger from touching this metal band, I looked at the manual and under the section “Vents” it actually says that it could burn you!! Worst of all, Maytag was very uncooperative about exchanging the unit. I had always thought Maytag was a good company but I will never purchase another thing from them. They acted as if there was nothing wrong. A service person came to my home from PC Richards where I purchased the oven and he measured the temperature of this metal deflector once the oven reached 360 degrees on the inside. The metal strip on the outside had already reached a…

Overall a very good, but pricey range. We purchased it about two weeks ago, so do not yet have extensive experience with it. It replaced a GE smooth top range, simply because of a remodel to stainless steel appliances.
The reasons for purchasing this range were because of the dual oven design, Whirlpool ratings, and this unit has the largest top oven of any units of this design. Also, it matched a previously purchased Whirlpool gold french door refrigerator.
So far the only negatives we have encountered are preferences. The hot surface warning light is about the size of a pin head, as opposed to the old GE’s much larger light, and the clock uses a blue light, which is hard to read at a distance. Also, the unit has one “feature” which was probably mandated by safety concerns issued by someone who has never baked anything – when the timer goes off, it turns the oven off. So, if you need another minute or two, you have to go through the oven preheat cycle again…

I have had the stove for a week now and it seems that the front of the stove is separating from the top. there is now a 1/4 to 1/2 inch space on both sides of the stove (where it meets the countertop). It has dropped so much I can’t open the drawers on either side of the stove.
I had the technician out here and he spent 2 hours trying to repair. He called another technician who actually owned the same stove and the technician/owner was experiencing the same problem and sent photos of his stove to confirm the problem. I went back to the showroom to look at the model – and this stove was beginning to do the same thing.
So far no word from the store or Electrolux about what they are going to do about this. Anybody else notice this issue?

I came very close to not purchasing this range due to the lack of reviews, new technology and price. Now that I have it, I realise that would have been a mistake. I do remodels for a living and always try to buy the best construction tools I can. This is a great tool that will make you a better crafts-person.
So how fast is it you might ask. We have a very powerful microwave (remember I buy good tools). In a direct heat off the range wins the prize. It is faster than the microwave every time.
So is it better than gas you might ask. I believe it is. The response time is immediate whether your raising the heat or lowering it. It has incremental heat controls for precision. Unlike gas, the cook-top is smooth and cleans easily. Also, I like the safety of electric over gas. I almost put gas in which would have meant blowing holes in my basement ceiling then patching and repainting. I am glad I did not have to go there.
So is it really better at…

This is just a review of the stove itself, I didn’t buy it here.
If you’re looking for an induction stove, this is the probably the best looking and sleekest stove you can buy (in slide-in range configuration). I love the all black sleek look. The control panel only lights up when you first touch the panel to “wake” it up. The stove top and control panel is all black except for the clock which looks really sleek. It has a power boil feature which boils a quart of water in 90 seconds (I tested it). All of the other thoughtful touches like ball bearing smooth gliding oven racks, built in temperature probe (for cooking turkeys), and soft fading oven light (after you shut the door – I know big woop, but it looks cool), makes you wonder why no one else thought of these things. Most other stove oven’s have the racks still grinding against the oven wall. The oven racks on the Electrolux (except for one rack) have the “luxury” glide racks which glide like nice cabinet drawers…

I think that this product was worth it, I was doubting that it would be any good or even look good for that matter.
Not only does it look wonderful but it was very easy to install.

This wall base is exactly what I was looking for in my workshop; and, although I had never installed vinyl wall base before, the process was fairly simple. Everything went easily by just following the online guides and videos.A couple of tips I learned along the way, that I didn’t see in the online guides were:1) It helped to draw a line 4″ above the floor so I could keep the top aligned correctly as I stuck it to the wall. 2) After finishing up, I ran a small bead of black silicone caulk over the inside corners – which makes them look perfect!After installation, the final product looks great!The only downside to this particular product is that there seemed to be lots of flaws in the face – some of them were pretty substantial and several inches long. I had to cut all that out, which made me glad I had bought a lot of overage.

I was very happy with how fast the item arrived. I had never seen this brand of cove base in person, but I assumed that it would be nearly identical to the stuff they sell at Lowes. It was half the price of the Lowes brand, so I went for it. It served the purpose I bought it for, but I was surprised that it was significantly more flexible and not as thick as what I was expecting. The curved part on the bottom can actually be flattened down as an option. I like how the project turned out. It is very easy to cut and apply.

This might not be the best product for a permanent situation, but for temporary housing, it’s wonderful!
Here are some advantages:
-will not damage the flooring currently in place (doesn’t stick to the floor, although it’s stable once in place wall-to-wall)
-very easy to install (I’m a female academic, with no carpentry skills to speak of, and I installed it by myself)
—just lay a plank down
—peel off the covering over the sticky strip along one side of the plank
—carefully line up the next plank & stick it to the one on the ground (there are videos online that can show you the process)
—use a utility knife to score/cut the back of a plank if you need to resize it–I’m rather weak at cutting, so I tended to score it, bend, and snap off
-looks and feels like great quality (I chose the color ‘sunrise’)
-when combined with carpet squares, provides a very easy, flexible way to create an entryway where none previously…

products warranty is up to the discretion of distributor and consumer is given no options. in my case, the seams began lifting in the first six months, it took three more months before all the inspections were done, and I must pay for repair labor and increase in materials. I am not impressed with anything other than the look of this floor. It is beautiful, but it scratches easily you cannot put any type of protectant on it, you cannot put anything other than vinyl floor cleaner on it, so the wear you get, you keep. The seams lifting was a major let down. This floor must also be put down absolutely perfectly or there will be problems with buckling and expansion. there is also the capacity for mold to grow under the floor, especially if put over concrete (my case) I wish I had passed choosing this based on the beauty of this product.

My previous toolbelt was a 15 year old Nichols, that fastened in the back. The pockets were more toward the front, so it was difficult to bend over. My kids got together and gave me gift certificates enough to get the Occidental Seven Bag Framer and the fancy suspenders. It took a couple days of adjusting to get it to fit just right. Man, I wish I could have started with this years ago, but I couldn’t afford it in those days. It’s comfortable and convienient. Got enough pockets to hold all the fasteners I need, plus lets me carry my tools much more conveniently. And I was able to adjust the pockets right where I want them. The suspenders help get some of the weight off my hips. I feel a lot better by the end of the day. If you have to get a loan, get this belt. It will pay for itself in comfort and convenience.

Although it is a good idea it is very confusing. They give you very little instructions and the colors are almost impossible to match to anything you use at home. Unless it is an original color forget about this product. But that is the manufacturers mistake they do not give you enough instructions.

This product did not do the job on the small burn mark I had in my kitchen when I moved out of an apartment. It was difficult to use and was basically just a way to paint on top of vinyl flooring. I would not recommend this product for anyone, it was a huge let down.

The kit’s name indicates it’s for floor & tile, but the directions & grain material are for upholstery vinyl. Important information is missing–how long must it dry before applying heat? How hot an iron? It contains very little repair product, maybe 1/2 teaspoon yet they tell you to practice first. The spatula is a collar stay–I’m serious. I’d fixed another floor with caulk mixed with brown powder from a set of pastels and it looks better and has lasted for a few years. And that’s what I’ll do from now on!

This product barely contains any repair material. I bought it for floor vinyl repair, and it contains barely enough to fill up a cigarette burn.
The instructions are kind of ambiguous, and the materials are all flimsy.

This is a nice hammer loop, really tough leather, the extra pocket is great. But its not really worth the current price (26 plus shipping). Just get a simple one, without the pocket, for about $10.

So far this has been a great product that I think anyone who regularly shops here needs to consider. If you use it for nothing else then to cut up the cardboard boxes that your Amazon orders arrive in it will earn it’s place amongst your other tools.
Like some here my family does a fair amount of shopping here and the cardboard boxes can pile up. We try to reuse them for other things, but sometimes they just get out of control and pile up. The Multi-cutter has helped handle this most recent episode, making the dispatching of several dozen boxes in various sizes and states of use and abuse a task that took only a few hours of steady work instead of several hours of frustratingly boring work.
In the, roughly, three hours of steady work the battery held out with no cutting problems until near the very end. I do have to say that running it that constantly is probably not recommended as the unit did start to get a little warm there at the end…

Seems overpriced for what it is. Its main design fault is the slow speed of the cutting blade. I bought it for cutting fabric for garment making. Professional versions of similar cutters used in the fashion industry are more powerful and very high speed, allowing cutting around quite sharp curves without nasty jagged edges. So I was disappointed and would not recommend it for any precision work, only as a rough cutter. I would almost go as far as to call it junk at the price of $52. Maybe for $20 it would be OK.

The product does a great job cutting many things, but can easily choke on two layers of cardboard if it’s tilted sideways by a bit. When it doesn’t cut, often the blade is a fraction of an inch away from what needs cutting, and it’s a feed problem. Keeping it straight helps a lot on thick things, and sometimes, angling the front downwards slightly can get it to bite and go smoothly.
If you are not feeding it something at maximum thickness, and are keeping it straight, it does a fine job.
As for the safety switch, the tool is designed so that if you grab it with one hand, chances are the switch will be a bit forward of where your thumb is likely to end up. You will be a lot less likely to turn it on by mistake while grabbing it, but the trade off is that the button feels a bit forward of where you might expect it. But it’s hardly a chore and stretching your thumb forward a fraction of an inch is all it takes.
The safety switch can be pressed…

I don’t know how I ever lived without it! Specific Gravity chart does not cover very many of the exotic, imported, and burl woods that I use. However, it’s great for all other woods and you can make educated guesses on my difficult lumber. Every woodworker should have this unit. It’s the best I’ve ever seen!!

I bought this meter two weeks ago. After playing with it my impressions are this is a very good meter in general with a very good range. Unlike model L609, which requires you to keep pressure on the switch to stay on, the MMC220 stays on after you press the switch once and let go of the switch. The MMC220 also has an automatic shut off that activates after a couple of minutes of inactivity.
There are only a few minor negatives in ergonomics, which are not a big deal, but could make the unit easier to use. For something costing $270, it should have a strap to prevent inadvertent damage from being dropped. Also at this price, it should have real button switches instead of cheap membrane switches.
The density correction is also a tad of a nuisance to use. After the unit has been turned on, if you want change the density setting, you have to press the species button once to reveal the current setting. Then if you want to change it, you’ll have to press…

I have been using this instrument for four months How did I ever do without this meter… I recently attended IWF-2002 in Atlanta. Wagner, etal were showing their various moisture meters at this show. I took some sawmill lumber to the show with me. I tried all of Wagner hand held moisture meters. I quickly discarded all of them except the MMC-210 and the MMC-220. I decided on the MMC-220 because of the capability to calibrate this meter for any species of wood using specific gravity. It is easy to calibrate and use and does not leave holes in the wood. I would recommend that anyone using saw mill lumber and air drying the same USE this meter. It is definitely the best of the hand held meters.

For only two or three years I had a much less stable garage floor mat with edging consisting of numerous pieces of hard plastic. After such a short period of time the vinyl mat gradually became shredded where gravel was brought onto it by the tires; several edge pieces at the entry end splintered, and the mat itself became seriously distorted. None of these characteristics appear likely with this mat: one solid heavy-duty piece of vinyl; it looks great, is easy to clean, lays perfectly flat, has no edges to have to step over or onto when getting in or out of the car. Very satisfactory! It was delivered in good time and was very well packaged for a 74lb item.

After seaching all the home improvement stores I went to menards and I found a new product Dry Lock the extra ventalation was perfect for my less than perfect basement and the water removal from the cars in Michigan weather was a bonus. I was after a garage floor and ended up buying enough for both garages and the basement. For the same price the Sears floor system was for one garage. Good price great value. Don’t look at each peice. They seem cheap, Put it on the floor and walk on it it feels good in socks. Can’t beat that.

I posted this review after Multy denied our request to replace our damaged floor tiles. Since then they have changed their minds and delivered 15 boxes of tiles needed to replace our damaged tiles. We are very pleased with their decision. We love the look of the floor and have decided to try the tiles again. Now we are extremely careful in coming into the garage. I hope this solves the problem. In the initial review I stated the floor was a total loss. We think we can take care of the buckling without replacing all of the tiles, thus the need for only 15 boxes of tiles.
Don’t buy this product. Last fall we installed 64 boxes of tiles in our garage. The floor looked beautiful until this winter after a snowfall. As we came into the garage with our van, the entire floor buckled and the tiles bunched up under our van. It took us over an hour, lying on the cold garage floor, to cut the tiles loose. The floor is a total loss. The manufacturer has refused to replace…

Have had these a couple of years, and they are going in the trash. All the side segments have broken, as well as the heavier ones on the ends. They don’t stay in place, and are really a mess.

They are ok, but they slip and wrinkle too much. They need a sturdier frame and thicker material.
The people were very nice when we called for double edge tape to hold the mats in place, but then the tape could have been included in the first place. However, we are glad we got them. A mixed review.

If you’re looking for a way to contain slush and water in a real winter, save your money. The raised edge is barely 1/2 inch; the snap-on edge pieces have sharp ends that soon cause tears in the flimsy 20 mil tarp at the points between the sections. Water that gets past the edge is pulled under the mat; try to fold it back to vacuum up that water, and it cracks.
For the price, I’d hoped for something much better.

I live in a horrid winter weather state(WY)& purchased one of these for our snowblower & liked it so much I decided to get one for my car,works just perfectly at keeping all the snow/mud/slush that falls off the car contained! Excellent quality product,& @ amazon it’s cheaper than the manufacturers website! win-win Yay!! =)

My husband and I just built a new home that will help give a safe haven for his horrible allergies. We aren’t rich, but decided to spend monies in ares that can’t be changed later. Since we have wall-to-wall hardwood floors I went one of my lengthy product research hunts. After reading up on how to choose a hardwood floor that will last I decided to go with a floor that ranks high in Janka rating. After I looked at what seems to be million pics online I decided to take my research to showrooms in my area. The two floors that suck out were cumaru (brazilian teak) and the brazilian cherry but thought the cherry would be too ‘red’ for my taste. Next I had to be concerned about product quality – if it would warp or put off harmful formaldehyde fumes. Nova is eco-friendly and found nothing but happy customers. Plus the price was much better than most exotic hardwood flooring. I have to tell you some of the pics online steered me away at first since they made the floor seem like it had too…

I USED THE BOSCH BLADES ON MY LAMINATE FLOORING AND THEY CUT THE LAMINATE LIKE BUTTER.

These blades are the ticket for laminate flooring. You are able to work with the laminate right side up, which significantly reduces the chance of making errors while cutting complicated shapes. (After a long day of cutting laminate upside down you always cut a few mirror images of what you want).
The cuts are extremely smooth. If you get the board to sit flush against an object (counter, cabinet, ect.) often you will not require silicone or quater round to hide the edge.
The blades last much longer than any given wood or metal blade when cutting laminate. The correct size teeth and cutting edges in both direction are responsible for the blades holding up so well when cutting laminate.
I absolutely refuse to use anything else to cut laminate; even if it means paying customs and waiting for a week, instead of walking down the block to the hardware store.

I cut laminate with it very easily with no chipping. The teeth stick straight out instead of at an angle like with typical blades for wood or metal.
I have also cut wood, mdf, and drywall with these blades with great results.

Just like the other review says, we ran the self cleaning feature and after that the oven would not get hot. Service tech said not only did the heat switch fail to shut the oven off, it also fried both elements and probably the control panel as well. It will be over $500 to fix. We are considering replacement with a different manufacturer. In fact, the entire Architect series appears to be shot. We bought a fridge, oven, Ultima cook oven (microwave, convection combo) and a dishwasher. The Ultima oven and dishwasher broke so many times Kitchenaid replaced them the fridge has broken at least 4 times and now the oven is shot. Thanks Kitchenaid.

ZERO STARS. I don’t know how this can actually happen in the U.S., the most litigious country for nonsensical lawsuits, yet KitchenAid has somehow managed to not have a class action lawsuit filed (that I know of) against them for marketing & selling ovens for years that have a known, documented, non-fixed, built-in flaw that stops if not destroys the oven. It’s as easy as Step 1, engage the self cleaning feature Done. Than’s it. You’ve now hit the “self destruct” button on your oven. Your recourse: NONE. Perhaps not enough people have pooled together nor had the where-with-all to sue KitchenAid. My wife engaged the self-clean self-destruct feature of our “SUPERBA” oven for the very first time today. Now the oven is dead. I went online to discover hundreds of stories, cases, reports. KitchenAid, if called, will actually tell you to “not use that feature” and use “Easy Off” instead. Can you imagine if Ford or GM had a button on a car that read “Lock Trunk” but it instead ignited the…

This model has a known design defect which does not permit the use of the self-clean function.
If you attempt to use this feature, it will render the oven inoperable without a service call.
The oven design also does not allow for conventional cleaning.
Do yourself a favor: do NOT buy this product until the manufacturer corrects the known defect.

I am a seasoned chef. I cooked with a Dacor oven for 4 years which was a complete lemon. I decided to go with a more middle-of-the-line brand/model. I have had this oven for a month. I have cooked dozens and dozens of recipes in these ovens. I am so pleased with my choice. I really liked the double convection feature which was the key reason why I bought this model.
I bake a LOT. The Bread proofing feature is something I figured was a gimmick and didn’t give it any thought really. WHAT A BONUS! I love this feature! It halves the time it takes bread to rise. I cooked 6 loaves of wheat bread at one time in one single oven in 45 minutes. Each loaf was picture perfect.
I have baked roasts, casseroles, ribs, breads, cookies, cakes, pastries, pizza and have yet to be disappointed. I am in love with this oven. Seriously.
The pros: inaudible convection feature–(my Dacor was so noisy!), cool blue interior, easy, logical push-button console, huge glass…

This is holding our entertainment center in place. We haven’t had a major earthquake since installing it, so I can’t tell you how it will fare under real stress, but it appears to work as you’d expect.

Heavy duty, I like the bolt to easily detach the hanger. Where I can’t find a stud, I use 50 or 100 lb toggle bolts, which has been sufficient so far.

Bought this item and buyers beware, the one that gets sent is no where close to the image. It’s a much cheaper version.

I have multiple inverters to power laptops, camera and other electronic equipment. This PowerBright PW400-12 was purchased at the same time as the Stanley PC509 500W.
The PW400-12 looks good and is quite heavy. The weight is a good thing, generally, as it usually indicates some higher quality components. Under load (i.e., driving two dual-core laptops) it performed well. The unit got quite warm, but the fan was not audible over the sound of the engine.
Though I am very pleased with the unit overall, there are a few wishlist items though:
1) The spacing of the sockets is just a hair closer than I need to insert two ‘wall wart’ power supplies or a charging unit for a Canon DSLR camera. I carry a power strip with me as a workaround.
2) No USB charger is available. Many cameras and other electronic equipment can be charged via USB. I carry around a USB hub that conveniently charges multiple devices when powered from my laptop. A…

I originally bought this item to power my laptop or any cellphones on long trips. i could have bought the 200w version or a cheaper power inverter, but i got the 400w as i always like to prepare for the unexpected, and it turns out i can watch a dvd on a nice TV in the trunk of my suv when i go BBQ.
Pros:- the blue aluminum outer case provides a great heat dispersion medium, you can tell, touch it after its been running for 5-10 mins
-it isnt too loud with the fan on
- it HAS a fan
- shuts off when car battery is too low
- and the most important: provides alot of power for most application needs.
Cons: -a bit bulky, however, i was able to stash it under the trunk storage
- a little more expensive too but you get what you pay for.
ALSO!!! becareful when using with your cig adpater, as it will probably burn your fuse. If you are hooking high amp appliances, connect directly to the battery.
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I manage a field team and have to have my office in the truck. I used to try to have 12 volt adapters for all my gadgets. 12 volt chargers are not usually smart chargers so if you leave your device plugged in beyond the battery’s capacity it begins to cook and destroy its ability to hold a charge. Mobile device batteries are expensive, so you don’t want to be replacing them unnecessarily. The 110 volt chargers are called smart chargers because they sense when the battery is at peak capacity and dials back to a maintenance level of input. At first I thought a converter would be too bulky but they can rest under a seat nicely or in my case under the drink tray. So there they are, all my adapters all plugged into two power strips with just the device end of the cords sticking up ready for easy access. The printer and laptop plugged into one power strip and everything else plugged into the other power strip. This way I can flip the rocker switch on the power strip not in use…

I’m debating returning this item, only because it really has no padding. I bought it for working out (jumps, plyometrics, high-impact exercise, etc.) in the basement, on a concrete floor. I saw that the product is made from PVC, but thought maybe it would have some give to it or be a little more like the foam, padded mats I saw on Amazon. The mats are basically flexible plastic. They interlock well and have decent traction, due to the pattern on them. While working out on them they don’t seem to move around or unlock either. These mats would probably be best in a garage or gym that has heavy items, workout machines, heavy dumbbells, or other such things that may damage padded mats. I will either try to return these mats and buy padded mats, add softer mats on top of these, or use these mats in my garage.
Pros:
Mats interlock well, and stay together.
Easy to clean.
Mats don’t move around or slide.
Durable.
Supposed to be antimicrobial…

I purchased these for my exercise room and have found the product to be better than I had hoped for. The tiles do not work well over carpet because they will creep up and not lay flat. To correct the problem, I laid down a plywood floor over my carpet then placed the Norsk-Stor tile over the plywood. Problem gone and now I have a great looking floor under all my exercise equipment.When I experienced the problem I wrote the manufacturer and the President of the company called me personally to discuss my dilema. He explained that the product was designed to go over a solid floor and if I followed his advice I would be pleased. What more can I say, great service, great product equaled a great result!

Bought 4 packs of these, as well as some edging, to place under the treadmill, weight bench, and stationary bike in our basement, which is carpeted. These are not cheap foam mats, they are tough (yet easily cut with a utility knife) and stay connected even on when placed on the soft, carpeted floor of our basement. I was expecting at least some of the seams to pop apart due to the panels being placed on carpet rather than a hard floor, but that was not the case.
The resulting look is very professional, and unlike the reviews I’ve seen on other gym-flooring tiles, there is no oily residue on these, nor are there any lingering odors. I’m definitely glad I went with these over foam pads/mats. If I ever get around to it, I will post photos of the finished look.

I haven’t had the need to use the self-cleaning component yet but I love the double oven–and even better it was for a good price. The people who delivered it were very conscientious. They had no problem with me inspecting it and in fact asked me to. My husband had it installed over a weekend when I was gone and I’ve already had the pleasure of using both at the same time which is a real convenience. I wish I had gone from an oven/microwave to a double oven years ago.

Our 30+ year-old double oven combo went kaput a few weeks ago and was unrepairable because the thermostat required is no longer made. I was bummed that I only had one choice for a replacement wall unit since only Maytag is making the correct size for our existing cabinet cutout. However, after installing the new ovens and using them, I am very pleased with the look (I chose the stainless model which I felt would go better with the existing “Almond” appliances) and the performance.
I have not had to use the self clean feature on the top oven so cannot comment on how well that item works, however, the programmable heat and timing are superb. Both ovens are extremely well insulated so the heat stays inside. Pre-heating is fast and efficient and the oven temperatures are true with even heat. The broiler is excellent.
The only negative I have about this unit is overall oven size; it’s on the small size. You won’t be roasting any twenty-five pound turkeys in…

I too have the problem of hinges repeatedly breaking. At least I bought the extended service plan!
This thing is a piece of crap.

Have had this oven for three years, after the first year, had the same problem with the door hinge. Difficulty opening, hinge stuck on right side, had a repairman come out and fix it, for $250.00. Now, am heaving the same problem again, this time the right side again, now the left side is broken too. Do I call a repair man again, or replace the whole oven? Someone mentioned a recall, I can’t find anything out about that.

Summary: Oven door has a serious flaw
Review: I purchased this Frigidaire oven 1 year ago. After using it for a few months, the upper door became hard to open, and the hinge on the left side was ‘warping.’ The oven door was not straight when I looked directly at it. I was using the oven one day, and I was not able to open the door. I had to remove the door to take out my burned food. I called for service, and the hinge was replaced. Then, the same thing happened again. The second serviceman said that there was a recall on this oven because of the construction flaw that caused the door problem. I would suggest not purchasing this product until Frigidaire can guarantee that this has been repaired. I know a person who recently bought one, and is also currently having the same door problem that I had.

I’ve installed laminate flooring four previous times — all using the white styro-type underlayments. All were a pain to used and left undesirably noisy floors (this includes the expensive Roberts red roll with the white dots, which I found the worst of all). The felt roll was easy to roll AND IT ROLLED OUT FLAT. No wrinkling, made it much easier to install the laminate. The same roll of felt was sold at local Lowes for $50/roll, I bought it from Amazon for appx $30/roll (including shipping). Moreover, I ordered it on a Wednesday with the free shipping option, and it arrived on Saturday.

This is a great underlayment and we are very pleased with both the ease of installation and the performance! We used it for a nail down solid strand bamboo flooring on our main level (above a basement). The felt rolls out easily and lays flat. The adhesive strip provides good attachment to the adjacent felt, but can be repositioned if necessary. I am a bit surprised the other review reports the green plastic tore easily. I actually think this is a very good and strong film and we had no tears at all. We had to remove one row of boards with nails, and the film didn’t even tear in that process. The finished floor feels very solid and quiet.
I like that the fibers are recycled and would prefer this over any of the styrofoam underlayments.
I recommend this product!

I bought Roberts Superfelt Premium 400 sq. foot for engineered flooring installation on top of concrete base, very pleased with quality of this product, it provides great insualation and soundproofing of my floor, it’s easy to install too.

We are DIY laminate floor. Southern California is very dry. This product is very easy to put on the ground (We do not have any experience). At first, I bough one row for trying. After we starting the project, we like it very much. So we bough second row for finishing the rest of the project. Another reason I bough the second row. The cost is 60% less than common building supply stores. PS: The price for the second row is about $15 lower than the first row. I did live chat on line with an Amazon representatives and get the $15 credit back.

We used this underlayment. IT works great. no hollow floor sounds.. easy to install. And the price was 45% less than the HD..

After doing a lot of looking around for an underlayment AND moisture barrier for my engineered wood flooring I came across this in Home Depot. After seeing that it did everything I wanted in one product (instead of having to buy 2-3 separate things) I was skeptical but my interest was piqued. I came home and while doing some research found that it was even cheaper here on Amazon so decided to take the plunge. Turns out it was absolutely worth it. This stuff is dead simple to install and does help the floor sound great (there’s none of that “empty” sound when I walk on it). I also did a quick, simple little moisture test of my own (poured some water on a spare piece to see what would come through) and found it worked quite well. My only complaint is that some of the little Styrofoam balls came out from between the two “sheets” which caused a tiny bit of extra cleanup but more importantly makes me wonder how this will hold up long term. Guess only time will tell for that one.

I have an older home on the west coast, I wasn’t sure that cork was a good choice for flooring, until I educated myself on the properties, longevity of the flooring, sustainable factors and the wear and care. Most of all the floor is BEAUTIFUL!! It has been the very best choice for me as I have enjoyed the warmth, ease of the legs and feet, and the beauty of it! I mean if cork can be in an installation since 1898 it is durable right? My research found that it is if maintained and taken care of it will last a VERY LONG TIME and in great condition-I highly recommend this flooring if you can follow the care instructions……..PK

We purchased our cork floor from a local Green store in Seattle that also has a web referral here on Amazon. We have been incredibly happy with our floor, I believe that if the floor is maintained correctly there should not be any issues with it. Ours has been installed since last year and we love the soft feel on out feet, and the warmth of the flooring over other floor choices we considered. This cork floor replaced a laminate floor that was always cold, and not very appealing (builder grade) to walk and of course aesthetically as well. We would recommend installing this floor with an experienced installer, following installation instructions and follow with cleaning the floor in the recommended fashion. We use Bona Kemi products.

We bought Wicander plank cork flooring through a local flooring distributer. We loved the fact that the flooring is from sustainable sources and it looked great in our kitchen. We were sold on Wicander based on the claim of greater durability from their Xtreme WRT overcoating, and were willing to pay a premium to purchase their product. Durability was a major factor for us, as this was a very large investment. About a year and a half after it was installed, we started having problems. Small pits and larger flaking of the top coat started occurring, some going all the way to the underlying cork. While sympathetic and understanding, our local distributer/intaller could not get the regional distributor, or Wicander/Amorin to assist us with the problem. First they ignored us, then they flatly refused to help, stating we must have done something wrong – like damp mopping the floor once a month with water. After much back and forth, the local distributer split the cost of sanding and…

We put Wicanders cork flooring in our kitchen and deeply regret it. The flooring scratches and dents very easily. It has only been installed for a year and looks weathered already. We complained to Alexandria Flooring in Alexandria Virginia, where we bought the floor. They came out and took pictures and sent them to Wicanders–Wicanders did not offer to replace the flooring. We are extremely disappointed. Do NOT buy this product!

We have been very happy with our Seville cork floor, we installed and purchased it from a local green store that advertises here on Amazon. Our floor was installed over a year ago, and we entertain a lot with no real wear to the floor. We do however take care in cleaning and use the recommended cleaners and a lightly moist floor cleaning tool. I would not be discouraged from buying this product! PK

We purchased this flooring to go in a laundry room that is located directly above a bedroom. We wanted something that would reduce the noise of the washer/dryer, be durable, and flow with our home’s theme of natural woods. I couldn’t be more pleased. I would suggest ordering a sample square first, because it doesn’t look anything like the picture, it is instead much richer and more beautiful, but it may not be what you are expecting. The grain of the wood runs all the way through the thickness of the tiles, so if you get a scrape or a scratch, touch-ups will be a breeze.

Overall, very pleased with the Silent Blue Matting. After finishing the laying of the matting and the free floating laminate flooring on top of it, I was very surprised at how quiet it was when you walked on the flooring.

I bought 500 sqft of this product. I was hesitant at first since there is no review available even with google. I gamble anyways, after my contractor installed the entire floor using floating installation you could here no hollow sound anywhere. It is a great product for the money. I have 3 dogs so with the 3 in 1 feature of this underlayment i do not have to worry so much with the “accidents”. Worth every penny of my money.

Of the three rolls that I bought, one had a lot of spots where foam had not been poured well over the mylar layer leaving large gaps. I had no time to return it, so I had to cut those areas out and place and seal patches. Another roll had a very uneven edge, making it very inconvenient to join runs edge to edge. One roll was fine, though foam thickness and color seemed not uniform: probably no loss of function.
It seems to work fine, as much as you can tell with an installed and hidden from view product. I hope the mylar holds up well – it is not as thick as typical plastic film barrier. Yes, it is sound absorbing. No, not drastically better then other good underlayment I have used.
I have installed it fine in the end, with some cursing and a bit of time wasted, and the overall design seems perfectly functional. I do prefer it to felt or those styrofoam balls underlayment.

Bought this product and was very impressed with the quality and the finished product is amazing! A little difficult to install but once your square it’s on! Buying more for the other bath.

I got this lift when I recently had my garage finished. I have attic storage space but no easy way to get the boxes up the ladder. The lift is awesome. I had it installed and the same day began using it. It is the perfect solution to moving boxes to an overhead storage area. The lift is completely stable when loaded and holds a huge amount of stuff. Once loaded it does not twist or turn when moving and moves very little when empty. The safety chains are easy to hook and unhook. The base is designed to fit most any depth of opening and will adjust so that the base is level with the attic floor. The hand held controller has a removable key so it cannot be operated when locked – a big plus if you have children who like to play with toys. The hand held controller has a really long cord and is designed to be carried up and down the access ladder. I had a hole drilled in the garage ceiling and had the controller cord snaked through that so that it hangs next to the wall in the…

Great product, but a little pricey. The 8 pack of Attic Dek 16 x 16 inch panels has more value than the 4 pack of 24 x 16 panels in my opinion because of the amount of added space it provides. The panels are super-easy to install, and add a decent amount of space…would get 5 out of 5 and I would order several more if the cost was lower.

I recently installed a whole house fan in an attic filled with blown fiberglass. With the attic deck panels I was able to quickly and securely floor the work area. This saved lots of time and made the job much easier. Because of their tabs they are quite stable even when not screwed down so I put some down where the fan cutout would be as I worked on measuring and wiring and removed them when I made the cutout. They are pricey for flooring a complete attic but for this job they were great. The ventalation is good too. You don’t want to seal the ceiling and these don’t.

I just installed some 16″ x 16″ panels, and it was fast and easy. I installed these for safety (not falling through the floor) and more storage space, and am very happy with the sturdyness and look of the installed panels. The only shortcoming of the system is I ended up with some gaps where a 16″ x 16″ wouldn’t fit. It would be great if Attic Dek added an 8″ x 16″ to their product line for more flexibility in the installation.
Update June 29, 2008 – I ordered a set of 16″ x 24″ panels intending to swap them for the 16″ x 16″ panels where I needed 8″ more length for a better fit. I discovered it’s impossible. The 16″ x 24″ panels won’t lay flat over 16″ joists due to an elevated middle. However, I discovered I could accomplish my purpose by cutting the 16″ x 16″ with a circular saw into two sturdy, smaller panels – one with three nail holes, the other with two holes.

I’d love to review this fire extinguisher, but when I received it, the dang thing was empty. No big deal, I’ll return it. OOps… you can’t return this item. Falls under the dangerous stuff category.

I’ve had this extinguisher for about 4 years or so, sitting in my kitchen. I recently moved and the movers wouldn’t pack it, so I put it in my car to transport it myself. One week later as I was driving through Texas in the summer, I saw 2 people trying to stomp out a small grass fire that was getting uncomfortably close to some parked cars. Knowing I had the extinguisher, I pulled over to help. One guy looked at the extinguisher and said, “that’s not going to do anything.” I pulled the safety tab and squirted a few places and out came a white powder that immediately extinguished the flames. There were a few flare ups after the fire was out, but I put those out too. I looked at the gauge afterwords and I have to say, it wasn’t completely empty, but it emptied out more than I would have expected for how much I used it. If it were a kitchen fire, it would have been more than ample. It was easy to aim and the force of the spray didn’t make it difficult to handle. If I can’t get…

EVERYONE should have a kitchen fire extinguisher. The FX10K is an attractive design and mounts easily. Unlike many extinguishers, the red safety tab is easy to remove when you are panicking and trying to get it off in a hurry. If there’s a fire, you are not going to be looking at a safety tab and trying to figure out how to take it off, you’re just going to be ripping at it to remove it, and this comes off easily. Unless you have small kids who play with things, I would even suggest removing it in advance to break the tabs, and then reinserting it with the tabs already broken. That way you can get it off very easily, yet it still acts to prevent accidental discharges.
Unlike the fire extinguishers you may be familiar with, this is a sodium bicarbonate dry chemical extinguisher, designed specifically for grease and oil fires (although it will still be somewhat effective for regular fires). As most people know, you should never throw water on a grease fire, but…

Easy to use. Only con is it doesn’t go above 750 degrees F accurately. I use this for a pizza oven and it does the trick very well. Seems to be accurate within 4-5 degrees. Good purchase for a lower cost model.

After looking at various infrared temperature guns I wondered what I would be missing by settling on this less expensive model. As it turns out, this product does everything I need and more.
The laser sight can be switched on or off, and the temperature gauge can be switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit. The unit operates on a 9-volt battery which was included in the package.
Temperature readings are quick and perfectly accurate. The display is bright and plenty large.
I use this to read the surface temperature of my pans when cooking on the stove, which really helps create consistent food quality and delicious meals.
I’ve also used it to locate potential thermal leaks around outlets on exterior walls.
The only potential downside to this product is the limited temperature range (other models offer a larger range), but frankly, I can’t think of any reason why I would ever need to read temperatures higher than the…

This IR thermometer seems to use similar modules as more expensive brands. It could be a copy or an OEM version of many branded models, its commonly listed as the DT-380 or DT8380 Infrared Thermometer. For $12, its a steal if you know more about how to work it properly, and it works wonderfully.
Digital Thermometer 8:1 distance:spot ratio for 380C decodes the model number.
I tracked a similar looking manual and nearly identical device to a Chinese factory, See comments.
The manual is nearly identical to the model I received. I can’t disassemble the unit to check the PCB and makers mark since part of the unit is glued.
IR thermometers are calibrated against dark or black bodies, and perform worst with reflective surfaces like stainless steel, foil, or mirrors. For best results, point to dark to black surfaces.
I tested it as no worse than 10F off, at best 1F, when measuring dark to black bodies, respectively. Its…

I wanted to keep the gas oven feature in my wall oven, besides, I didn’t want to pay an additional $500.00 ($300.00 to install an electric line, plus $250.00 for installation and cutting the cabinet, etc.) plus my space was tight, I have an older kitchen which I did not want to spend thousands renovating. Frigidaire has a good name in appliances and so far my oven has been working fine. I have already broiled and baked in it, with good results. My one complaint has been that the oven light switch has already broken, which is a disappointment, but my warranty will cover it and it will be fixed this week. But all in all, if you have limited space and do not want to spend thousands (like for the DeLonghi), this is a more than adequate oven.

First of all, it is extremely stupid to have a convection oven that you cannot set to a temperature and expect it to stay at that temperature, right? That’s just intuitive. Well, the idiots at Kitchenaid must think we’re all idiots since you have to set the “original recipe” temperature and the recipe time in order for the convection oven to work at all–then if you find you need more time, guess what, you have to do it all again!!
Second, the convection microwave oven is impossible to clean. Any baked on grease must be SCRUBBED off because the convection microwave cannot be used with a lot of heat (burns out the electronics (I guess Kichenaid hasn’t heard of insulation)), so it is not SELF CLEANING.
Third, the heating element that comes on with the “crisp” feature cannot be turned on except when using the “crisp” feature. The crisp feature is the only way you can use both microwave and convection together–so you have ZERO control over both the heating…

ZERO STARS. I don’t know how this can actually happen in the U.S., the most litigious country for nonsensical lawsuits, yet KitchenAid has somehow managed to not have a class action lawsuit filed (that I know of) against them for marketing & selling ovens for years that have a known, documented, non-fixed, built-in flaw that stops if not destroys the oven. It’s as easy as Step 1, engage the self cleaning feature Done. Than’s it. You’ve now hit the “self destruct” button on your oven. Your recourse: NONE. Perhaps not enough people have pooled together nor had the where-with-all to sue KitchenAid. My wife engaged the self-clean self-destruct feature of our “SUPERBA” oven for the very first time today. Now the oven is dead. I went online to discover hundreds of stories, cases, reports. KitchenAid, if called, will actually tell you to “not use that feature” and use “Easy Off” instead. Can you imagine if Ford or GM had a button on a car that read “Lock Trunk” but it instead ignited the…

This came preinstalled in a new house we bought. Was ok for 2 years but now only 1/2 the LED segments light up and we lose another segment nearly every day (fairly sure the display will fail completely in 2-3 months). Called Kitchenaid to check on warranty figuring this was part of the touch panel that had a 5 year warranty but they say no. Costs $300-$500 to fix depending on which part failed. Still debating whether to pay for the repair or replace it with a cheaper builtin (quality can’t be worse than Kitchen-aid right?). Can’t say that Kitchen-aid’s competitors are any better, but I can’t see how they’d be worse.

I’ve had this microwave for two years and have not had any problems with it. It is mounted above a Kitchenaid wall oven and is built in, so the two units look like they belong together. We have two kids. We use this microwave for everything you normally use a microwave for.
This unit comes with a built in kit that can be used for a 27 or 30 inch opening. My unit is in a 30 inch opening.
I had to write this review to help counteract another. Perhaps they have a problem unit. Mine has not been a problem at all and looks great.

I own the Kitchenaid KBMR1454R. I assume this (the KBMR1454SSS) is a different version of the same model (SSS standing for stainless steel trim. I have a serious problem with my microwave, and I caution anyone considering this model to investigate the functioning of the cooling fan. If the interior of the oven gets overheated, the cooling fan comes on. It either shuts down operation in the middle of your cooking cycle, or remains on after your cycle is finished. When this happens the microwave is unusable for as much as five minutes until the interior cools and the fan goes off. It takes almost nothing to make this happen. The other day I defrosted 3 meatballs (small ones!) on low power for 3 minutes. The cooling fan came on and I had to wait 5 minutes before heating up the sauce to put them in. In the meantime, my kids were climbing the walls. If I make bacon, I have to make it in shifts, allowing the microwave to cool down in between each 4 slices. It’s impossible to defrost a…

WHEN it works, it’s fine. However ours keeps breaking down. Even though we bought the warranty, it keeps breaking and they refuse to replace it. We’ve had repairmen come so many times over the past couple of years, it’s gotten ridiculous. The microwave is the worst. It breaks down more than the oven. The repetitive breaking is bad enough, but I have to take off work every time (it breaks down monthly) for the repair guys to come over and it’s very difficult on us since we have to usually do it several times per episode (1st they diagnose it, then they order parts, then they try to replace/repair, usually unsuccessfully, then the call back to the warranty place who has to authorize more repairs, etc.).
It’s a lovely piece of hardware, but really just a piece of JUNK. At this point, we are going to have to cut our losses and just buy something else. If you buy this, get the extended warranty and then prepare to take off work (ALOT) when it starts breaking.

We had this oven installed on December 1st 2008. It lasted 4 weeks before the magnetron and inverter went, rendering the microwave completely unusable.
We called kitchenaid to get the appliance fixed, who sent a repair technician who diagnosed the problem but couldn’t fix it. Kitchenaid then sent ANOTHER technician who then had to re-diagnose the problem.
The second technician has been a nightmare since, unable to order correct parts and fix the problem at all.
To this date, the oven has been broken for 4 weeks with no sign of it getting fixed anytime soon. Do yourself a favor and get something else.

We purchased this in March of 2009. It came with the following:Turntable, Convection grid, Crisper pan & handle, baking tray and steamer vessel.
There are so many features in here that I don’t think I’ve used everything.
First, the Convection Microwave Oven:
De-Frost – I’m not a big menu planner so defrosting before I cook has to work quickly and efficiently for me. Apart from the usual cooking power options (High 100%, 90%, 80% etc) I can choose from Meats, Poultry, Fish, Bread, Juice & Manual. The microwave calculates the defrosting time based on the weight that I input. The manual has guidelines and pound to kilogram conversions.
Re-Heat – The options include Dinner Plate, Sauce, Soup, Pizza, Casserole, Beverage and Manual. The microwave bases the reheating on how many cups of sauce/soup/casserole/beverage is inputed and the number of slices of pizza. For example, I want to heat a cup of coffee. (Ghastly to some, I know, but I’ve done it) The…

Very happy with this product. I was not comfortable buying tile online without seeing it. So I purchased a sample piece first. Very beautiful and high quality as seen in highend tile stores. Very reasonable priced even with shipping less than anywhere else. Tiles were wrapped individually in bubble wrap. No broken tiles. I would definitely recommend this product and manufactor.

The sample tiles arrived OK, but it would have been cheaper if I had found the actual tile company that charged the same amount, but without shipping. It’s a middleman operation that just adds expense. However, I did get what I ordered. In good time and at the correct charge.

This tile is absolutely stunning. I bought it for our master bathroom and laid it in the same pattern as pictured (surrounded by 12×12 marble). Honed is definitely the way to go. Much sharper than polished.
Everything arrived in great condition, in a timely manner and price was great (would have been twice as much at a local retailer). Very happy with my purchase!

This tile is beautiful with a touch of warm copper. The pictures just can’t do it justice. I was looking for a pattern that was different but not so busy that it over powered everything. This tile is perfect. I can’t wait to get it on the wall. If you’re worried, like I was, that the glass tiles will arrive chipped and broken, South Shore Flooring does a great job of shipping.

This tile was perfect for our arts and craft style kitchen. We were able to install them ourselves. We had looked at quite a few samples and this one was comparable to several tiles costing twice as much. We get many, many compliments!

I ordered a sample piece of tile in a few weeks ago. The picture doesn’t really do it justice. It looks much more vibrant in person. I like the mix of the coppery color, the light browns/dark browns, and irridecent colors. It will work great with our kitchen remodel. I’ll update the review once all is installed.

We received this product in a timely manner, and it really is the style I was going for. I like the lights, but it’s a bit noisy. The instuctions are awful, thank goodness the husband is a handyman.

We’ve recently remodeled our kitchen, changing the style from vintage 1950′s, to a modern look of stainless steel and granite. The Akdy 30″ range hood was our first installation after everything in the kitchen was gutted to bare walls.
Installation is amazingly simple, although the instructions are barely intelligible. They appeared to have been translated by Babelfish from Chinese to English, so there are some severe mis-translations. This is a wall mount model, so the stainless ‘chimney’ will only cover three sides. One wall mount bracket with two protruding ‘tongues’ is screwed into the wall, and the range hood simply slips into the tongues. Run your vent hose and plug it in… That’s it in plain English.
How does it work? The vent works well, with three speeds. It’s not the quietest range hood around, but it’s noise level is acceptable. The LED’s don’t provide enough light to cook with, but they make for great mood lighting on our new bar!
I…

Very pretty to look at. It adds a nice European look to the kitchen.
But…no instructions or diagrams, the vent vibrates since the squirrel
cage exhaust system is out of balance, and the two lights are very dim,
cannot be used to see what you are cooking.

What a bummer! This backsplash is NOT 30″ wide, it’s smaller, so you can see the wall on each side of the backsplash after installation. Luckily, I dry fit it first and discovered this, so I was able to return it to the store where I bought it. It should come with some kind of molding or trim to cover this, otherwise it looks ridiculous. Other than that, the item was a nice and inexpensive solution.

I ordered this panel only to have it arrive irreparably bent at two corners. I returned it for a full refund and will seek out another backsplash. The product itself “is what it is” – a simple piece of stainless steel. The finish looked fine, but those wanting a sophisticated look at low expense will not find it here. The panel will require trimming along the edges to blend it in to surrounding cabinetry. Mounting will also require your own set of screws (and difficult to match the finish) and would entail using liquid nails to make sure the panel remains flush to the wall between stove top and cabinet bottom. Any warping will leave a gap between the wall and the panel.

I’m glad I was able to purchase at a great discount since this backsplash is narrower(29 7/8″)than the stove and did not include any mounting screws which surprised me. Manufacturer’s product description could be more accurate. I expected it to be as wide as a standard sized 30″ range.

We like this product. It is very good looking in the kitchen. The installation wasn’t the easiest, maybe because we have 8′ ceilings. Got it figured out though, without too much trouble.

Looks really cool! Works well, not too loud.
Price is good.
We install it with my husband (handy man).
Read an instruction twice before install. Made in china, so go figure!
We really like it!

Stylish and sleek is my first response, the stainless steel matte finish on glass would go nice in any kitchen, the fan works superbly at all three speeds, and though it’s not the quietest fan, it certainly isn’t the loudest. The four LED lights although not as bright as I expected (not bright enough to cook by) does cast a soft glow in the dark and serves as a decent night light. Because this range vent has an adjustable height setting it can work with most ceiling heights, personally I preferred to install the vent at a height just above the top of my head so it wouldn’t interfere with the view of the living room, and this required some modifications (cutting down) of the stainless steel. Overall, at almost half the cost of comparable range vents, I am very pleased with the finish product. Would definitely recommend this vent hood!

I really like this stovetop extender. I bought a set before this that cost less, but I got what I paid for! This fits so low and snugly against my stove that it is hardly noticeable, and others who have seen it have commented on how nice it looks.
A very satisfied customer!!

Works great UNTIL you turn on your oven (FYI-I have a brand new “cool touch” MAYTAG gas range), the GLUE seperates from the magnet and now it looks like a Salvador Dali painting & the SELLER WILL NOT RESPOND to my EMAILS!!!
Save your money, buy something else.

I thought these were T-shaped, but they are L-shaped and didn’t cover the gap between counter and stove. They are supposed to be magnetic, but I’m not sure they are. They didn’t fit my situation well at all. I found T-shaped silicone extenders at Wal-Mart for about $6 each.

Very impressive packaging and shipping. The tiles were used on wall, surround / back splash at sink and vanity areas. Lovely effect.
Trimmed top with the matching pencil molding.

The price is incredible and based on Gretchen’s positive review I thought “I’ll try it.” Boy am I glad I did! The tiles were so safely packaged — not a single tile was broken or even knocked off the mesh backing. And they arrived so quickly! They’re gorgeous, stunning. An absolutely positive experience with (seller) Oracle.

Ordered the marble tile based upon the photo and it was even better than I had imagined. We ordered on Monday and had the tile on Thursday. We couldn’t have asked for better service. Our bathroom looks terrific.
thanks

Excellent product and excellent service from the company. Easy to install once you have a good starting line – my 11 year old grandson help me lay my kitchen floor. The tiles are sturdy and have just enough adhesive to stay where you put them but not too much that you can’t get up to replace (when you make a mess on one with paint like my husband did). We purchsed black and white single tiles. The kitchen looks great and everyone who has seen it has complimented how nice the tiles are.
Purchased for home in Grottoes VA not NV….

Last christmas (2009) we saw an awesome deal on Amazon on the Teragren synergy floating babmoo floor and ordered online. Did a lot of research on internet, had visited local stores and have seen samples of different brands including Lumber Liquidators brand, but liked the Teragren and Cali. Based on Teragren’s website, their product is truly green and eco-friendly which was what we wanted. However price was a big factor, so the deal at Amazon was a clincher. True to Amazon, product was delivered on time, free shipping. Very pleased.
I followed all the installation instructions to the tee, including leveling the concrete subloor, putting a good quality underlayment from Lowes etc. .
The installed product looks gorgeous. It is very tough and scratch resistant. I dropped my hammer and pry bar on it and no dings/dents. There is very low odor initally after unpacking and after less than a day, no more odor. Floor preparation was the most work as we had carpet before. After that…

We’re redoing the floor of our house as a DYI project, and had decided on the Teragren Synergy flooring, which appears to be a great product (renewable bamboo, very hard, glueless floating installation, etc). I was very pleased to find our preferred flooring available from Amazon at a good price, and also available via Amazon Prime.
I ordered three boxes to do a small evaluation section, and then went back to order more. However, Amazon would not let me check out, and told me that there was a limit of three boxes on this item, and that I couldn’t order any more. I contacted customer service, and they verified this was the case. Why they choose to limit you to three boxes of flooring, which is enough for about 70 square feet, does not make any sense to me.
In any case, I also returned the original three boxes and am now exploring other options. I also double-checked the product page, and as of today (4/13/2010) there is NO indication of this lifetime…

Why didn’t someone think of this sooner, it gave an perfect duplicate scribe of the wall I was installing a counter top against. Now all my workers want one.

I have used this scriber for about 6 months now and have to admit to being disappointed by its performance. I was so looking forward to the flat edge allowing the scriber to run along the wall accurately and easily, but the tightening nut just won’t tighten, and that causes so many problems I have finally taken it out of my bag and am going back to a compass. There is nothing more frustrating than running this thing along a wall and having the dimension change because the pencil slips a little.
If they could figure out how to make that blasted nut tighten, this would be an easy five stars, but as it stands I have given up on it.

Sloppy workmanship. I had to use a pocket knife to cut away the flashing from the molded plastic parts before it would properly fit the edge of the piece I was scribing. Design of the brass thumbnut/screw assemblies needs improvement. In order to get the pivots tight enough, I have to use a screwdriver to keep the screw from rotating as I tighten the thumbnut. If you leave the pivot tight, it is hard to adjust accurately. If you leave it loose, the setting can to easily change inadvertently. I might try using an internal lock washer under the head of the screw to hold it in place as I tighten the thumbnut. A captive nut used with a thumbscrew would have worked better. This is another example of cutting too many corners in manufacturing. I don’t know of a better alternative so I will have to put up with it. It’s made in China, so maybe that is part of the problem – like so many other products from China.

We put this wood in our foyer. It is absolutely beautiful and it gets a lot of compliments. As with any wood, it tends to show fine scratches, so use rugs to track the sand and dirt.

We have had this floor for 6+ years in our public living area. It has held up really well to two cats, 2 dogs, 2 kids and 2 busy adults. We bought more to replace the carpet in our bedroom. We can’t wait to start this project.

I did my first floor with this tool. I have two more to do. It is a massive and well built tool. It came with everything I needed to get it working. I shot the L shaped nails purchased from Home Depot and it never miss or partially fired. I ran the tool off a small Craftsman air compressor. It’s the one with the small tank about the size of a long two liter bottle. It kept up fine and the tool worked well with it. Highly recommended for the price.
I researched these things a long time but didn’t want to pay the price for a named brand one as I wouldn’t have used the same amount of time as a professional. Just for your information, I came across a lot of people warning against the ones that look like the handle is small and held on with two U bolts as they leak after awhile.

I am half way into a 1200 sq. ft. hardwood floor job…3/4 inch alder…Has not even misfired! Could not pass up the price…I can do the floor as I have time and not have to worry about rental fees.

I recently purchased the Hard Core floor nailer based on posted reviews and was not disappointed. The pictures really don’t show this is a big tool and well built. I used the nailer to install 3/4″ walnut flooring using Bostitch 2″ staples and it only mis-fired once trying to push 2 staples through at the same time. I would attribute this to the manufacture of the staple and not the tool. Jamb was easily cleared and it never missed a beat again. The instruction manual stated it used 16 gauge staples and I had trouble finding that size. In fact it uses 15.5 gauge with 1/2″ crown and Home Depot had what I needed. Excellent quality tool and the price is right. If your looking I would recommend this item without reservation.

I bought these a while ago and put them away until I was ready to install. I pulled out the first tile and notice a corner was broken. I continued taking them out of the box and they were all broken. I then saw the corner of the box was crushed. I know I didn’t drop it so I’m assuming the carrier did on the truck or whatever. Normally I’d contact Amazon and they would take care of it but I had these on a shelf for so long, who’s to say I didn’t drop it (although I know I did not).
I installed them in a small half bath in my cellar,46inch x 48inch. I had to make more cuts than usual in order to remove the broken corners. It was easy, just took longer than it should have.
I used these in my basement which is fine because it’s not used that often and not by guest but I would not use in an upstairs bath or any other room which is used a lot. I just don’t see them holding up very long. It’s been 2 days since I installed them and they look good for that room but I…

Even for a “senior” mechanically inept female, this stuff goes down easy. It even stays there. The price is great, for the quality. And it’s done wonders for the room. It also arrived VERY quickly, although THEY paid the shipping!

First impressions of the tile were very good. It looks just as I expected it too. However, during the installation of this tile I discovered an annoying flaw, that caused a lot a extra work to make it look right. The tiles were not all uniform in pattern, so in order to make the corners of the black and white squares printed on the tiles to match up with those on the ajacent tiles, it was necessary to trim nearly every other tile. That is not the way it should be.
Steve Ashkinazy

The facing on this tile seperates from the backing .I have used four boxes and had seperation on ten tiles.

The Dollar Tree is selling this tile for $9 for 27 tiles. It comes out of VA where Dollar Tree is from. They told me they have an unyielding amount of all patterns, of this. It looks great! Buy it at Dollar Tree!!!!
If you go online for the same, $27-33 for the same amount!

if you use it for what it’s meant for, trim and thin stock. I know that after burning one out cutting both sides of 2" oak with one after leaving my old Rockwell 6 1/2" saws in my shop one day. Fortunately, Porter Cable will rebuild them at the factory for a very reasonable price. It’s good as new now. This is a pro’s tool, so it doesn’t have all the cutesy attachments that home users have come to expect. It will, with the appropriate blades, do a nice job on plexiglass and formica as well as wood. I’d recommend thin kerf blades with this, and keep ‘em sharp.It’s more a finish tool than anything else.

After finally getting the saw. ( the first one came in broken durng shipping). It was put to the test and really has impressed me. It’s just what the doctor ordered for trim and getting those sheets of plywood down to a workable size. The saw is powerful yet small enough to not be a burden. I was having problems getting blades at the local stores but went back to amazon and there they are, as many as one would need. I must admit during this transaction, I was somewhat disappointed that the first one was delivered broken but Amazon came through and made the second shipment as painless a anyone could expect. The saw is a little pricey but worth it….. If it’s trim and plywood sheets you need to size this, is the tool to buy.

I’ve had a Porter-Cable 0314 4-1/2″ Trim Saw since the 1980s – and it was such a good design, the current version is virtually identical. (E.g., mine has round knobs; new knobs are triangular!) Being corded, it will also be just as good 20 years from now, given that I won’t use often enough to wear it out. This is one tool to hand down to your children…
One reviewer suggested buying a battery powered trim saw. That might be a smart choice if you will use the tool often; e.g., weekly. Otherwise, this saw, over the long haul, will be MUCH less costly because it will never need battery, or tool, replacement. Every battery-operated tool manufacturer periodically changes/improves their battery design. Next generation batteries probably won’t fit your [old] tool and/or will be a different voltage. So, when the batteries die, and they all will, you’ll have to replace the two batteries – and they are expensive. Or, “your” batteries will no be longer available, so…

Great substitue over the the original bags, but a little difficult to replace since the size is slightly off, which is to be expected from an after-market product.

I don’t own one of these but I’ve had several occasions to rent one and use it for finishing up the trim in my house after putting down new flooring. I have no complaints and only glowing recommendations for this tool.
I hate power tools I have to plug in and this tool was so convenient because it had no cord and isn’t pneumatic. Many people complain that you have to purchase additional gas cannisters for the Paslode nailers but I think that’s a minor inconvenience because it drives the nails to the right depth all the time and I never encountered one jam all the times I’ve used it.
I plan on purchasing one used when the price comes down a bit. I may get lucky or hopefully they’ll come out with a newer model and the old ones will be discounted. If they do, I’ll snatch one up because I can find many uses for it.

This is an excellent product which has already made my life easier (putting up siding); it makes project assembly far faster, more accurate and most importantly more fun. The technology is significant and futuristic in that such a small fuel container can fire so many nails with such force. One should be aware that the device is loud and emits exhaust from the spent fuel with every shot – which is to be expected and has to be taken into consideration with indoor use (need good ventilation). But its performance outweighs all this in my view, along with amazing portability even compared with the CO2 driven devices.

I own 2 of the Paslode finish nailers, a straight and an angled nailer. Both have worked extremely well and are extremely reliable and consistant. It is lightweight enough to use overhead without difficulty, as I did nailing crown-molding, and powerful enough to drive into solid oak when woodworking.
I did have some difficulty with the Paslode brand finish nails in that they are fairly soft and can deflect off dense surfaces like OSB. I ran into this problem when installing an oak hardwood floor, as when you run out of room for the floor stapler up against a wall you have to use finish nails. The nails would sometimes go through the oak tongue, bounce off the floor and back up through the face of the oak. Decreasing the angle of penetration was enough to cure this.

I tried to remove super glue from the glass face of my Blackberry. No luck with the nail polish remover. This actually worked after a 3 or 4 applications (removal was gradual). This saved me from looking at a super glued cloudy glass Blackberry for the next 1 1/2 years (when I am up for a new BB).

The wire protector works just as described. This is one of the more cost-efficient models compared with others out there. It does the job and keeps you from tripping over wires and damaging your dsl line from walking on it. I would buy it again.

Ok product. Not great. They ship it to you rolled up in such a tight package that it is virtually impossible to get it to lay flat. I’ve had mine for a few weeks, I’ve tried many methods, it still doesn’t lay completely flat. The point of this product is to be easy to install and unobtrusive, but when it won’t lay flat on the floor, it becomes something people trip over.

You’d think it would be easy to find a miter saw that cut straights, angles, and bevels accurately (without having to adjust them every time), but alas no. I went through a couple of cheaper brands hoping to save a few bucks… live and learn. This saw doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of some other brands, but it cuts true.

The tolerances of the Makita LS1040 are so tight that wafer thin pieces of wood can be shaved off and you can see through them. I am not lying. I shaved off pieces of 2x material and could see light through them. Also miter cuts in moldings are crisp and clean. I especially like tools with blade brakes because they are safer and blade changing is faster. Because of its light weight I have no problem transporting this saw from job to job. Sure a heavier slide saw will cut 2×10 and larger stock but honestly how often do I cut that on the job site with a miter saw… never.

I own a hardwood flooring business and we have 4 of these saws in use and 3 Dewalt 10″ and 1 Hitachi. I had the Milwaukee Magnum 10″ but sold it because it was too heavy and hard to use. These Makita 10″ saws have a great feel to them and are prefered by our crews. We have never had a repair problem with them except for truing the fence which gets knocked out of square after extended use as is typical with all miter saws I’ve used. Overall the best 10″ saw out there.
Note the DEWALT DW703 10″ Miter saw is my second choice and is a good saw, however I did have a defective motor on a 1 week old saw.

4X6 rubber mats are sold at farm stores as “cow stall mats” for 40 bucks. They are identical to the one shown here 4′X6′X3/4″ (and they also weight a 100lbs). In fact, based on the picture, this is simply a rebranded cow stall mat that they are charging 80 bucks for rather than 40 (the ones I own have exactly the same “tread” and everything). I bought mine at Blaine’s Farm and Fleet in Wisconsin (I use them for protecting the floor while weightlifting). However your regional equivalent should have them (tractor supply company, Mills farm and fleet, etc.).

I purchased this mat to place under my washer and dryer to reduce some of the vibrations in the house. My washer is level like it should be, but a front loading washer with a heavy set of jeans in it still causes a little shaking.
I had to cut the mat on 2 sides to make it fit where I needed it, as I have floor cabinets on either side of my washer/dryer, and a door that swings into the laundry room in front of them that can’t clear a 3/4″ height mat. Cutting these is no easy task, I ended up using a Bare-Tool DEWALT DC390B 6-1/2-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Circular Saw (Tool Only, No Battery) to cut the rubber through, and I believe two batteries were run down to get through it. Rubber is not an easy thing to cut, especially when you’re using the wrong blade of for the job.
The one piece of advice I can…

These do a very good job of isolating the washer and dryer vibrations from the rest of the house. They are very heavy, 100 lbs!!. They were a b…h to cut to size, finally had to use a handsaw. They are made of recycled rubber.

I had researched many different mats for my son to play on. We have hardwood floors so I wanted to make sure the mats I selected had a lot of cushion to them. I also had read many reviews on other products about peeling mats or mats with strong odors, or mats that had smaller pieces that could be removed and that would pose potential problems. This product had none of those things. They are very easy to keep clean and I am very happy with this purchase.

The fact that it’s 5/8″ wins out all the foam mats out there.
My son was learning to sit up(4 mo), and he fell on his head most of the time. His play room is a wooden floor, so I need to get mats that can provide a good cushion, especially when he starts crawling and walking.
We already had the alphabet foam mats and it’s 3/8″ thickness, my son managed to pick the alphabet out from the foam then put it in his mouth (probably he will enjoy this mat when he’s older).
So, I decided to purchase this Rainbow Interlocking Foam Mats from Amazon.com. These mats are just plain and simple and it serves its purpose.
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