Product Reviews: Keeping it in the Home

I bought a cordless phone because I needed a good phone for my work at home as a telemarketer. I purchased an AT&T phone because I thought that it would work well. i was wrong. Its not a bad phone for everday use. It charged fast, and has many features such as call waiting, three-way calling, speaker phone, and more. The buttons light up and are easy to see, the phone itself is small enough to fit in anywhere you want to put it. It does not work well with headphones, however. After trying two different kinds of headphones out with the phone, I determined that the phone itself was to blame. You couldn't hear much of the person on the other end when you used the headphones. I believe for the money I paid for it, the phones features should have worked better. However, its still not a bad phone for everyday use.

Cricket Motorola Cell Phone

I owned a cell phone from the wireless carrier Cricket. It is a Motorola. The phone is very sleek and sophisticated. It is small and compact, flips up easy when you open it, and back down again when you are done. When the phone is closed, you can still see if you are getting any calls or if you have missed messages because there is a nice display on the front of it. The features include text messaging, and there is plenty of memory to keep lots of inbound and outbound messages in. The keypad is large enough to use yet small enough to be stylish. The reception has been decent, although not so much in some areas, but thats to be expected with any phone. It lasted me over two years without a problem, and I have recommended this phone many times to my family and friends.

Weslo Treadmill

We have a treadmill in our house that was purchased a few years ago. It is a Weslo Treadmill. It has proven to be both reliable and effective and we have gotten a ton of use out of it. There are settings to ease up the level you are running, all the way from stop to 6 miles per hour. A calorie counter automatically counts the calories and fat burned, and of course theres a screen that show how many miles you have walked. I use it periodically, and it is easy to use, easy to start and stop, and overall a good machine. I can fold it up if I desirer, for convenient storage. It is a bit heavy, so if you are moving it, I would recommend some help. All in all, its a good machine, and has lasted years with continuous use, without ever breaking or even falling apart. The Weslo treadmill is a great fitness product to have.

SVA Computer Monitor Screen

I own a SVA Computer monitor screen. I bought it years ago at Best Buy for $399.00. It was literally the Best Buy I had with my computer. The screen is 18 inches, which gives me a wide viewing capacity. The resolution is 1,600 by 1,200. The screen itself is a pretty light grey shade, and the outside edging is not too big, meaning it does not hinder the view at all. The resolution is very clear, I enjoy sharp edges, beautiful colors, and a clear viewing area with my SVA screen. For the price, I'd say I got a good deal, it plugs in easily and hooked up quickly to my computer tower, and the plug is a very common one if it ever needed to be replaced. I am very happy with my computer screen, and will probably look for the same brand when I need to purchase a new one.

Bissel Steam Cleaner

My bissel steam cleaner is one of my favorite and most used household goods. With two kids and three dogs and alot of dirt tracked in, I need a steam cleaner to take care of my carpet. The Bissell Proheat is designed to heat the water even while running, making it up to ten degrees hotter than it already is. It has five rows of brushes to really dig in deep to the carpet and pick up both ground-in and surface dirt. You can set it to one of three settings-high traffic, for those really bad areas of carpet, normal, for regular areas, or just to a water setting. Water will not release the fluid from the container where you put the carpet cleaner solution. The Bissell has two other settings, Floor Clean or Tools and Pretreat. For getting those bad stains out, the Bissell has a hose with a small brush to manually brush away the dirt. The Bissell Proheat is durable, somewhat quiet, and easy to assemble. It is even easier to use, and does a wonderful job of cleaning even the dirtiest of carpets. I'd recommend this steam cleaner to anyone.

Mr. Coffee Maker-4 cup

I own a small coffee maker by Mr. Coffee. It only makes 4 cups of coffee at a time, which is perfect for my needs. I don't drink that much coffee, so having a dispenser that only makes a bit at a time is great for me. The machine is easy to handle and very easy to clean. Simply swing out the filter door, pull out the plastic coffee ground dispenser, and wash. The machine has a special feature that "pauses" the drip of coffee so that you can grab a cup while its still brewing, without spilling a drop. The coffee comes out hot, while the warming pad keeps the coffee hot just as well. The unit comes with a clock and a timer so that you are able to set it to start brewing at whatever time you choose. This machine is perfect for those who only have one coffee drinker in the house, or who likes to keep their coffee fresh and long-lasting. A great buy or a great gift! I love mine!