วันศุกร์ที่ 31 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2556

Sport Brella BRE03 580 04 Beach Chair Aqua

But I think that something is flawed with the rating system. Some products have 5/5 stars overall, yet have several 1 & 2 star ratings, you can't have a perfect score if all the reviews aren't five stars. Anyway, onto the review.

I excitedly received this Sport Brella BRE03 580 04 Beach Chair Aqua  arlier this week and desired a new beach chair, something of quality instead of those hard mesh chairs that we've all come to know. The fabric on this chair is a nice soft material, much like any of the other nicer beach chairs out there. The chair also folds up to about the size of most any other bag chair another huge bonus when you're packing for the annual beach trip. The bag for the chair I received had a hole in it out of the box.

The chair was taken to a softball game that my daughter was playing in, so it would get a solid two hours of test time. At first sit down, I was pleasantly surprised. The arm rests are nicely padded and comfortable, but that ended up being about all that the chair had going for it. As others commented, the frame behind your back makes itself known very quickly. By no means am I a big guy, weighing in at 170#. The chair does have a weight limit of 300#, I can only imagine how uncomfortable that would be for a heavier person.

Since Beach Chair Umbrella was a late evening softball game, I never even took the umbrella out of the bag. I can't comment on that. I will still probably take the chair on the annual beach trip, because it packs so compactly and you're constantly up and down anyway at the beach. Besides I can leave it at the beach house for the next family!

วันอาทิตย์ที่ 26 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2556

Lasko 2521 Oscillating Stand Fan

I bought this Lasko 2521 Oscillating Stand Fan in July 2009 at Target, on sale for $22.50 and it's GREAT! I live in Brooklyn, so lugging the box up and down subways and stairs makes the plastic lightweight construction a BIG plus! Putting it together was a Breeze! 10 min with NO TOOL! (Big selling point)

The flat-black color is very nice, just don't trip over it at night. It moves a lot of air, is adjustable to 45", has 3 speeds (0=off, 1, 2, and 3) and oscillates which you can of course turn switch off. Some might not care for the fact that there is no separate off switch, it's setting zero on the fan speed control, but I didn't mind that at all.

I must say that although the plug claims to have some sort of "patented" surge protection in the plug (who really cares, right?), the cord itself is VERY short. I didn't measure it but it seems comparatively short and was not long enough to stretch across from one outlet to where I needed it. (So get your extension cord out.. which then diminishes the "patented" surge protection on the plug!)

Overall Oscillating Pedestal Fan  s money well spent, it's not very loud for sleeping, not too heavy, and at $22.50 was a good price. please note, this model does Not have a remote or timer! I would buy it again and would recommend it to a friend.

FIVE STAR FS8088 Purifier Ionizer

We live in an area that has a lot of tree pollen and, when it's windy, a lot of dust. To add to this, we have two pets. No matter how much we vacuum and dust, these factors contribute a lot to allergies. The reason I ordered this is because I was looking for a natural solution to clean up the air in our indoor environment. I'm so happy I made the decision to order this unit because we have seen extraordinary results AFTER ONLY ONE DAY!

I plugged the unit in as soon at it arrived. Within about an hour, I could tell there was a tremendous difference in our indoor air quality. The air smelled clean but the major difference was in our breathing which was much better and easier without the irritants in the air.
We left it on overnight and this device is REALLY QUIET.

This Ionic Air Purifier comes with full directions but it is very easy to use; you just plug it in after setting it where you want it. The blue night light in the front can be shut off too. The cleaning instructions are simple enough: the collector rods remove easily and you just wipe them with a damp cloth once a month.

Overall, this FIVE STAR FS8088 Purifier Ionizer is an excellent device for the price. Anyone who has allergies and has irritants and pollutants in their air will benefit.

I bought this to replace an old Sears Tabletop Electronic air purifier, which had lasted 25 years. I intended to use this in my bedroom. It works fine. It is lightweight, and probably wouldn't stand much banging around, as the components are plastic I think. And I would like it more if it had more blower power....but it does change the air in the room pleasantly. Electronic air cleaners help me more than HEPA cleaners for some reason. I am glad I bought it.

วันเสาร์ที่ 25 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2556

Frigidaire FRA052XT7 000 BTU Window Conditioner

I spent quite a bit of time researching A/C before purchasing. We live in Oregon and it doesn't get too hot but there's a month or two in the summer where the heat and humidity get oppressive in the house. I wanted an inexpensive, small, window A/C to increase the comfort. I wanted something small enough that I can store it the other 10 months.

So, after much research I ordered this Frigidaire FRA052XT7 000 BTU Window Conditioner  I was going to get the 6K BTU model with the electronic controls but I figured I would get something super cheap and if it didn't work I could use it as a single room cooler. Shipped free which makes this a pretty good deal. Arrived in about a week.

Installation was easy, following the instructions in the manual. I did have to install and remove the A/C about 3 times to get all the sealing right. In the box there's a lot of different thicknesses of foam and foam tape. There is no specific instructions about what to do with this, except the stuff for the top gap of the upper sash. So, I experimented with various combos to get a good seal. We have recent vinyl windows with screens but no storms so the unit basically dropped right in. However, there are some gaps around the bottom in this configuration. I stuffed these with the thickest foam that came with the unit. This did the trick but didn't look too great. Luckly I ordered extra foam tape as another reviewer recommended, and I used small pieces of that to caulk around it inside and outside, leaving the big foam inside. It actually looks pretty neat and professional. $4 well spent ;)

Anyway, the Frigidaire Air Conditioner  s installed in our main living room. We are in a 1940's box bungalow so this room is about half of the width and length of the house. The bedrooms and kitchen connect to it. With it on HI cool/Max(7) the entire house has been very cold and huge amounts of water have been pulled out. We will see how it performs in the upcoming week of 95+ temps. We keep a few $10 box fans around to circulate air so I can move the cold air around.

One thing is that I have heard mentioned on a few other models is that the fan catches water in the pan and spits it around. This is a feature and not a bug ;). The unit is designed to pitch backward slightly when properly mounted. Moisture removed from the room collects at the bottom. The fan blade is coated in rubber and it's designed to suck water up and spray it on the evaporator coils. This facilitates some precooling of the outside air. It drastically increases efficiency. I would not drill drain holes, as other people have mentioned.

วันพุธที่ 22 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2556

Honeywell Pure Round Purifier 50150 N

I have suffered from allergies all of my life, but especially the last few years, they have gotten progressively worse. Last year, I lived in an apartment over two chain smokers and was constantly congested. I started researching Honeywell Pure Round Purifier 50150 N because my medications weren't helping enough on their own. I ended up deciding on this unit for my living room/dining area, a Hamilton Beach 04163 for my bedroom, and another Hamilton Beach 04163 to go on the other side of my living room as well since the living room/dining area/kitchen was all together and not separated by doors and was too large an area for only one cleaner to handle efficiently. I have been very satisfied with this unit. I got it in December 2004 and it has not given me any problems. I have had to change the pre-filters a few times (you usually have to change them every three months or so) but have not yet had to change the Charcoal Air Purifiers. I like the way this system has what it calls Intellicheck which lets you know when it is time for the filters to be changed, as well as the way that it has the 360 degree technology. The unit looks kind of like a barrel so that the clean air flows out of the top all around it. I don't notice a cleaner air smell like I have heard people talk about, but I can definitely tell a difference in my allergy symptoms when I am running my air cleaners or not. And when I put my Hamilton Beach air cleaner in the living room which has an auto setting that detects the air quality, it had the air rated as being good from the beginning, which I believe is due to the Honeywell 50250 which had been running 24/7 a few days prior to that since the Hamilton Beach air cleaner in my room had the air quality as poor when I turned it on the auto setting. I still have to take my allergy medications that I was prescribed, but there is a definite difference between when I just take the medication and when I take the medication and use the air cleaners.

I hope this review helps. I also like the fact that it has a carrying handle at the top, and I don't find it very noisy. It has a white noise to it, but I have not experienced any problems not hearing the television or not being able to nap in the living room while it is on.

The replacement pre-filters are easy to find for this unit. The HEPA filter seems a little harder to find in retail stores, but it does not have to be replaced as often so it is not too bad.

Surround Air XJ 3800 Intelli Pro Photocatalytic

I was expecting more from this Surround Air XJ 3800 Intelli Pro Photocatalytic. I'm a single father, and I'm not a fan of dusting. So I expected to see a little more in the filters, but not much at all. Others talk about how their unit senses odors and such, and they could see the lights changing as it did things, or as the auto setting would turn up the speed and such. I went so far as to get a fresh stinky doggie mine from my neighbor's yard, and held it right in front of the sensor, and even after several minutes, no change. I even cleaned the sensors as they suggest despite the fact that being brand new, it shouldn't have required it.

Had chicken one night, threw a few pieces my 6 year old didn't eat in the garbage, and the next day took the bag out of the can since every time the lid opened you could smell the old meat. Put THAT in front of the unit, also, no change in status, sensor, etc...

What I will say in the positive though,Electrostatic Air Purifiers is that it really is unobtrusive (other than the size, it is much deeper than I had thought, guess I didn't pay attention to the dimensions, which is why I posted the extra pictures so you can see the actual size), and the fan is relatively quiet except on high, and even then it's not annoying, just noticeable. And it does take care of odors pretty well even if it doesn't seem to be sensing anything. I vacuum frequently (hard not to with a 6 year old around) and other than dusting, keep the house pretty clean, but there's sometimes a damp smell from the laundry room you notice when you first walk into it from the garage. This took care of that, as well as just a general "dog used to live here" smell in the great room. I had no ozoneish smell, nothing to tell that it was doing anything other than filtering, but even if I'm not seeing any signs of particulate matter in the filters, at least it is making the air smell fresher.

Only problem was packaging was not good, unit bounced around and the box was damaged in shipping, and I have some marks on the unit that made me wonder if it was used... Still not sure if I'll keep it or return it and try something else, but it at least does help make rooms smell cleaner.

วันพุธที่ 8 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2556

Snooki Ultra 70XBlack Bronzer Toning

I just received this Snooki Ultra 70XBlack Bronzer Toning yesterday afternoon and used it for the first time last night and I really like it so far! it's really moisturizing and smells really good, in my opinion it smells like chocolate covered strawberries..fruity but with a tiny hint of sweet. I already had a good base tan so it's hard to tell how much darker it made me but I did notice a little difference already. I'm so happy I found this on here for this price considering it's $70 at my tanning salon. I'd recommend trying this

I already had been tanning for almost a month when I started using this lotion. My other lotion gave me a good base but this one made me noticeably dark. It smells really great and it doesn't turn your hands colors. The only thing I don't like is the bottle. Make sure you squeeze the lotion out all over your body before you rub in because the bottle is very hard to squeeze with lotion on your hands. Overall I like it.

Since I've recieved my Snooki Tanning Lotions I've used it twice, and I've gotten shades of darker already. Keep in mind that this is also like a self tanner so of course you will darken. I was worried that i would have that orange look to it like spray tans leave, but so far so good :) I apply it all over and then wipe my hands off real good before getting into the tanning bed because I don't want it to discolor my hands or fingers. I wouldn't shower several hours after you tan so that it soaks into the skin other wise you'll just be rinsing of the bronzer. And I've read other comments where people are saying don't apply to face and/or this will cause a skin reaction. I have eczema on my face so I was skeptical about applying it to my face so I didn't my first time using it, but I did the second time using it and my face wasn't irritated at all. The smell is good I've even had compliments on it, but I don't think it matters how expensive and/or brand you use because you'll always have that just "just got out of the tanning bed" smell. So all in all I have nothing negative to say about this lotion. Hope this helps!

Jwoww Tanning Advance Bronzer Release

This Jwoww Tanning Advance Bronzer Release just came out this week and has gotten me excited about JWOWW products again. I can't wear all bronzers, some of them make me itchy which is what the original JWOWW did so I never went back. I just tried a packet of this One and Done this week due to the fact that it's yogurt based and I thought hey, it might work for me. Well, all I can say is WOW! The girl at the front desk even noticed! I was instantly super dark and it never made me break out or got me itchy. I'm a year long tanner, about 2-3 times a week and like to rotate my bronzers with intensifiers on all level of beds. I used this on a Fusion bed (high and low pressure combined). It has a tropical like scent, it's light and not overpowering, and goes on well. Although it claims to have the odor inhibitors I still had a slight immediate after-tan odor which did go away within about 30 minutes. Overall I think this stuff is fantastic and will be purchasing a big bottle. It's hard for me to find such a nice bronzer that doesn't give me the skin sensitivities.

As an experienced tanner, I have tried everything. All of JWOWW's other lotions, all of Snooki's lotions, all of Pauly D's lotions - you get the drift. THIS is - by far - my favorite! The name says it all, one and done. I've lessened my sessions and now only go about once a week (in prep for summer) and this stuff makes me look like I go 7 days a week! Nice deep tan, not orange AT ALL. Would definitely recommend and will order again and again. It also smells nice. I tan on my lunch break so I don't want to go back to work smelling 'burnt' and this is like a nice subtle perfume. Lastly, you can't beat the price. The price for this in the salon I go to is $86.00!! Five stars!

I give this Jwoww Tanning Lotion 4.5 star because the girls at my tanning salon recommend this for a richer tan. I have noticed my legs 2 shades darker after using it twice. Smells good also.only downer is that since it has a bronzer in it can leave stains on your clothes or if you don't wash your hands after applying the lotion. Other then that its amazing i will definitely be using this lotion from know on

วันอังคารที่ 7 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2556

Australian Gold Sinfully Bronzing Tanning

The thing I've read most in reviews about Australian Gold Sinfully Bronzing Tanning is how thin they are; making them go on easier. Now I finally understand. Its not thin as in watery, it just smooths out easier than most lotions I've used. I used it the first time today, and the odor going on and after tanning is probably the best I've ever smelled. It had a fruity scent applying, but after getting out of the bed I barely noticed the odor at all. When I got home, I applied some Playboy Vegas cologne to my clothes (not on my skin to avoid thinning out the bronzers in the lotion,) and I can't smell the lotion at all anymore. On top of that, I'm used to feeling at least a little greasy using any lotion (including Designer Skin lotions,) but I don't feel greasy at all after using this. The only drawback to this lotion is that it comes in 8.5oz instead of 13.5oz, but considering the price it doesn't phase me at all. Another tip for those who are serious about tanning and buy a lot of different lotions; I purchased this through Tan 4 Less, and they charge something like 6 or 7 dollars for shipping, but if you add a lotion to your order from them, they only add a dollar per item, so they are like a true wholesaler. I got this, and 2 different bottles of Designer Skin lotions for a total of $54, and that price included shipping. I would have spent around $140 in my salon for the lotions I purchased. Props to Tan 4 Less.

By far the best Tanning lotion I have ever tried. The first 2 times I tanned with it I went 2 days back to back in a turbo bed. This was Feb. 10/11 2010. I havent had time to make it back and I am still super dark and bronze it is Feb 21!! I got so dark so fast. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!! Never had a tan last so long in my life! Its almost like my color developed perfectly and got better each day!

I tan pretty easily as I am of Greek and Italian descent. However, my tan usually fades quickly. I tried this Australian gold Tanning Lotions from a packet because I ran out of lotion and didnt want to spend a lot of money on a packet that was going to last just one or two times. I loved it...I got a beautiful brown color after just one session in just a regular tanning bed, no upgrade. Then I had to leave town for five days and not tan. Usually, I would have been faded to about nothing and had wasted that one session. This lotion kept me a beautiful brown color after all that time. I get compliments every day about my color and everyone thinks I have been going daily to the tanning bed. I average once or twice a week in a 20 minute bed and have a beautiful color. So, I bought an full bottle this time and will keep this schedule. I highly recommend the lotion. As usual, keep your skin moisturized with an after bath oil ( I use Pure Romance's Body Dew) and your skin will look amazing!

Millenium Tanning Insanely Bronzer 13 5 Ounce

I just used this Millenium Tanning Insanely Bronzer 13 5 Ounce 3 hours ago! I was pretty tan before I used this. This is the first time I have used a "Tingle" lotion before! WOW. In some places, it started burning right when I put it on...I mean BURN. It was pretty painful but only lasted about one minute. It tingled the whole time I was in the bed but it wasn't too painful. I put it on my face and I know alot of people say don't do that! I think my face is the only part of my body that isn't itchy/burnt feeling right now. It did get a little red right after I finished tanning but not bad at all...I will say that I barely put any on my face and I put it on my face last. After about 1 hour my arms were burning/itching pretty bad and my legs just felt really burnt!! I took a quick cold shower and rubbed some aloe on and about 20 minutes later started feeling better. I look WAY darker and am not orange at all...I always put my lotion on evenly and never OVERLOAD! I looked really burnt at first but right now I look TAN! I can't decide if it was worth the pain! While i was burning/itching I was thinking I will never use this again but now I might use it every once in a while when I want to look a few shades darker in one tan session since I noticed a lot of people said the second time you use a tingle lotion its not as bad!

I just got this Tingle Tanning Lotion today and used it a few hours ago...talk about feeling like your on fire, but it got me SO ridiculously dark. The tingle lotions are very well known for breaking the plateau if you're having trouble getting any darker using regular lotions. This lotion gives you REAL color, not all of the fake bronzers that come off in the shower. I literally got four shades darker just within one use in a regular bed in a fifteen minute session. I would definitely recommend this lotion. It's really intense but it works very well. It gets you brown, not orange, and lotions like that are extremely hard to find.

Honest review here....Informed that the Insanely title of this lotion was due to the tingle being intense. Well..... being honest here.... this lotion... I found wasn't all that tingly. Dont get me wrong, it is somewhat tingly. Here is what I find.... this lotion tans fantasticly. I have gotten a fantastic tan from this product. This is a fact. Awesome tan!!!!! However..... the intense tingle only exists on my face!! I rub this lotion all over my body and all except my face I feel nothing. However, when applying this lotion to my face.... HOLY MOTHER OF.....
I have experienced my entire head melting as if I stuck it in sulfuric acid!!!! That bad!!!! So, after the first two insane applications I completely gave up applying to any part of my head. What I do now is apply this from my neck down, and then I grab my wife's Black Night 60X or my daughter's Paint It Black 50X and apply that to my face. {by the way...those products are smokin good!!}. So... great tan from product but recommend Black Night 60X or Paint It Black 50X. They tan fantasticly without intense facial pain. No Joke!!!!!