Saturday, 4 September 2010
Porter Cable 12 V Battery - cordless drill, topcell
Ordered two topcell 14.4 batteries when original PC batteries quit after five years. When they arrived I put them on charge. The "defective" light on charger flashed the whole cycle during charge. When charged, one drove 17 1 1/4" drywall screws and quit. Second one drove a 3/4 spade bit about 3/16" into a pine board and quit. Sent them back and got two more with same identical results as the first two. Borrowed a 14.4 PC battery and put it on charge, it charged up normally proving that there is nothing wrong with charger. These topcell batteries are junk and not worth carrying home. TopCell PC-1214 12-Volt 1.4 Amp Hour NiCad Slide Style Replacement Battery for Porter Cable Tools
I bought this in 2006 and it worked as advertised, taking about 20 charges over 18 months, then it got to the point where it would last only a minute or two and then wouldn't take a charge at all. Stay away from this one if you want it for more than a year.
I bought a pair and they worked great initially but slowly just faded away after 1.5 years. One is totally dead and will not take a charge an the other will take a charge but then falls flat within a day w/no usage or within an hour of light use. The originals lasted just under three years of nearly daily use. If I could do it over again I wouldn't have bought them.
I bought one of these batteries to replace one of my original batteries that died. It has performed as well as the originals. It is just a little tighter to slide into the base of the drill, other than that it has been fine and saved me about $20 over buying the PC branded replacement. - Cordless Drill - Topcell'
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Kohler - kitchen faucet, single-handle faucets
Checked my local Home Depot, if you want decent kitchen faucet, it will cost you over $100!! So I decided to take a chance by ordering a name brand "KOHLER" from Amazon, and I'm glad I did!
The faucet comes with stainless braided hoses attached, and all you need to do is to connect it to the 3/8" compression outlet, and tighten one base mount nut on the bottom, and that's it! very easy to install, and up and running in no time!
The faucet is very shinning, and looks very expensive. I love the curvy design, fits modern kitchen very well! recommended to anyone looking for a single handle, modern looking kitchen faucet! KOHLER K-10411-CP Forte Single Control Kitchen Sink Faucet with Escutcheon and Lever Handle, Polished Chrome
This faucet is sleek, beautiful, and well-built. There is only one thing, the faucet tip points out and it makes the attachment of my Pur water filter difficult (it leaks a bit). Other than that tiny, little issue, I love this faucet!
Though pricey, our choice of a Kohler K-10411-CP Forte kitchen sink was a wise one. These are built like a tank and are very easy to install with their pre-installed water feed lines. The single point attachment brace underneath in the center makes for a quick but very secure mounting. The height of the nozzle is very good for large pots or pitchers and the aerator is quiet and smooth with minimum splashing. No leaks at all underneath even with an add on hose and adapter fittings that a Lowe's floor specialist helped me get just the right ones. We're quite satisfied with the looks and performance of this unit which is well worth the extra paid for it.
The faucet was delivered as ordered. When I unboxed it, I found that the included connecting "hoses" (black braided cover) were too short to make the connection to my existing plumbing. Examination proved that they were unique for this faucet. They had a small diameter male end that screwed directly into the faucet brass base and a 3/8"F.compression thread on the other end. I could not find longer (or stainless steel braid) models at local hardware stores or plumbing supplie houses. I finally had to extend them using parts of two brass 3/8" compression fittings and 8" F to F compression extensions ($20+ additional cost). In operation the faucet works great!
Believe me when I say that I had hit every home improvement store searching for a kitchen faucet that would meet my specifications, not only in size, but in finish and functionality. In each store I kept returning to this faucet by Kohler. I wrote down the model number, deciding to try to find it on Amazon. I not only found it, I was able to get the finish I wanted and....ta da....I saved over $60 on the faucet and got free shipping! The faucet is perfect for my kitchen. The lever handle is smooth as glass when you switch it from hot to cold, or turn it on and off. The faucet is a good height for filling pots. The whole bend of the faucet makes it look more like art than a kitchen tool. Thanks, Amazon!
My leaky kitchen faucet needed replacing & my choices were many. I really liked the elegant looks of this Kohler faucet along with the good feedback. It arrived quickly yesterday & the same evening, our handyman son insisted he remove the old & put in the new one (he felt no plumber was needed). Getting the old one out was not an easy job, but it was accomplished. The new Kohler took about 20 minutes to install & it works beautifully and looks just great. (No leaks anyplace either.) I couldn't be happier with my purchase!
I took a chance and ordered the faucet without seeing it in person, I LOVE IT. The water lines are already attached, just make sure you measure how long you need. I made the mistake of assuming they would be long enough for my sink and they were not, I had to extend them. The faucet is very solid, and it looks sharp. I definately would recommend this product. Easy to hook-up.
This Kohler K-10411-g faucet was a good choice. It looks good in the kitchen better than the Price-Fister I replaced it with.. My wife notice the more fuller water flow from this faucet. Plus you can't beat the longer warranty from Kohler.
We have had this faucet for over a year now and I can't say enough good things about it. My husband installed it easily, it works great, looks great - what else can you say? Kohler is an awesome brand - I just wish it said "Kohler" on the front! Highly recommended. - Kohler - Kitchen Faucet - Single-handle Faucets'
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Smoke Alarm - brk brands, smoke detector
I ordered this to replace the 9120B with battery backup and ordered in a hurry. This model is the SAME THING without the battery backup. Since I was replacing the one in the kitchen, and the only one of that floor. I just put the 9120 in one of the bedrooms and put the old 9120B downstairs (for some reason we have 5 upstairs and only 1 downstairs). It will be alright and saved me $30. It fit fine in the 9120B slot and activated my other alarms all over the house when I tested it. BRK Brands 9120 Hardwire Smoke Alarm
My house came wired with about 12 of these with the battery back-up. Since the 9 volt battery is supposed to power the entire system when electricity is lost they must be replaced fairly frequently. They test at about 8.25 volts when required to be replaced. I have purchased a couple of these non-battery units to replace the ones in the cathedral ceiling that requires a ladder to replace and will invariably start chirping at 2am on a cold winters morning. I have also replace the one in our unheated attic which suffers the same fate.
As long as I can get to the unit I'll stick with the battery back-ups but for those hard to reach places these electric models as a better choice.
These BRK smoke alarms have issued alarms twice now, which lasted several hours each and resulted in lost work time. Initially, two of these would beep every minute and nothing I tried would stop it, so I had them replaced, and then these seemed to be OK, but almost every night we would hear a 1 second alarm. Then 2 weeks later, the alarms went off steady and nothing we tried would silence or reset them. We even had the gas company come out to check the gas applicances for CO2, since 2 of the units also had the CO2 detectors built in, but everything checked out fine, so I just started unplugging the units until the alarms stopped. A few days later, the remaining 3 alarms that I still had connected started another false alarm and eventually stopped. I don't have time to put up with issues like this, and it can result in not even believing your smoke alarms, when it may be a real fire! I only purchased these because they were plug compatible with the First Alert, but I will have to rewire the plug and purchase a better quality brand.
After 10 years with another brannd, we were looking to get rid of the pesky batteries. These fit the bill, were inexpensive and easy to install. I'll take the chance that a fire will start when the power goes OUT while I'm sleeping. I'd have to get hit by lightning, or a meteorite, both unlikely but sure to wake me. 8*)
I bought one of these because it was easier than getting the landlord in to replace a defective smoke detector. It plugged directly into the old wiring, but the mounting ring was a slightly different size than the old smoke detector. Not a big deal, it still only took me five minutes to install. This communicates with the others in the house, just like the old one (i.e., when one signals smoke, they all do).
Note that this one does not have a battery, so you must have house power to it. I'm not saying that's bad or good, it just depends on what you need (in my case, I was happy to not have to worry about a battery).
Bought 4 of these to install in a clients home. Was having trouble finding 120vac alarms without battery back up. These were mounted quite high and would have been nearly impossible to change batterys twice a year. They worked great.
After reading all of the positive reviews, I bought 6 of these smoke alarms for my home. Installation was very quick and easy. My husband installed all 6 (according to the instructions) within an hour. It has been two weeks now, and EVERY DAY at random times during the day (3am, 4pm, 9am) for no reason at all, each smoke alarm BEEPS. The sound is piercing and has woken us up in the middle of the night on several occasions. We've read the instructions and even contacted the company about the erratic beeping and were told that it "may happen from time to time." Unfortunately, we threw out the boxes, so we cannot return the alarms to amazon. If anyone has sleeping children, I suggest you buy a different alarm.
This is an excellent smoke alarm if you don't want battery back up and don't want to have to replace batteries at 3 in the morning. We have a back up generator so we never needed battery back up. The alarm is easy to install and does what it is suppose to do.
Be warned. When they say no more than 12 alarms don't try to use 13, and no more than 1,000 feet of wire between the first to last. I tried to install a thirteenth alarm and they all went off. Then I tried to install one over 1,000 feet away and they went off again. The instructions were absolutely correct. When I called their customer service people they answered with a live person and he told me exactly what the instructions said, no more than 12 and under 1,000 feet or wire. I am happy with the alarms but if you need more than 12 and one or more has to be over 1,000 feet away you will need a different type of alarm.
This smoke detector was a replacement for an earlier model that we had whose emitter had decayed to levels where the detector would periodically go off. Replacing it with the newer model was not too difficult. It required my removing the old mounting ring and placing the new ring that was custom for the replacement model. This took perhaps 10 minutes at the most.
How do you rate a smoke detector that doesn't do smoke detecting? You can periodically spray some artificial smoke in its direction to see if it will go off. I suspect that perhaps only 1 household in 10,000 or more does this regularly. The bottom line is that I don't know how well it is working. It isn't going off any more because of the depleted radioactive source used to activate the alarm. I have to depend on the testing laboratories who rate these things for the pluses and minuses.
All in all, I have a new detector that seems to be working replacing the old one and an increased sense of security which may or may not be juustified. - Brk Brands - Smoke Detectors - Smoke - Smoke Detector'
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Kodak Easyshare - digital frame, digital photo frame
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I purchased this frame on sale at Amazon for $50. There are other reviews on this frame, some of which come from a Vine program Amazon runs where people get the item to review for free. So far I am less than thrilled with their reviews. In reading them you get the sense that either they have done no research on other frames, and therefore judge the Kodak frame too harshly. Or you get the sense that they did not spend much time with the frame before they kicked out a review.
So, I purchased this frame myself. And I have been looking into frames for a while. It always seemed that frames were too expensive or too cheap. And either way, the frames would not work as expected. Most digital frames do not come with a rechargeable battery. And the Kodak P85 is in the same boat. Quite a few frames will play video and music. The Kodak P85 does neither, however it is not very expensive. Most frames come with some internal memory. The Kodak P85 does not. So why buy this frame. You decide.
The P85 is SIMPLE but it has great screen color. The resolution is 800x600. The aspect ratio is not widescreen. It is a normal picture ratio of 4:3. It has no remote control to get lost. You can set it to turn itself off after 8 hours, 16 hours, or stay on until turned off by you. It will shuffle the pics or play them by date. I read one review that the pics by date could be off if you edited the pic and resaved it and therfore changed the pics date. Quite possible but I did not check that. You can use various memory cards or USB. I used an SD card. One note, the side of the card with the write protect switch is the side that faces the top of the frame when you put the card in the frame. Just turn the frame on, and put the card in. You know it sees the card when it puts an image of a memory card on the screen. It then begins playing the pics off the card. No there are no Kodak pics when it plays the pics off your card. If all you see are the kodak pics then the frame does not see your card. I like the Pan and Zoom feature. That is when it brings up a pic and the view of the pic moves slighty and zooms in slightly like when you see documentaries on tv. I think its called the Ken Burns effect.
So you can decide on what features you want in a frame. I wanted simple. No remote, no music, no video, no battery, no touch screen. I just wanted pictures displayed with stunning color. The lack of built in memory does not bother me. I prefer to leave the frame in place, remove the card and put more pics on the card by inserting the card into my PC. One note. The frame does not come with a memory card. But you really don't need much of a card. A two gig card will cost you around $5 amd that will hold more than enough pics. I actually have a few cards laying around in my camera bag. It only reads Jpeg and Exif pic formats by the way. My pics are Jpegs. You can right click on a pic in the directory on your computer and select properties to see what format yours are in.
If you shop around you can find a cheaper frame to display pics, but the frames always seem to have iffy characteristics. The P85 at 8 inches is worth around $50-$60. It is not in the category of a $100 frame. Kodak Easyshare P85 8-inch Digital Frame
This frame is fantastic. The most important features of any digital picture frame are resolution and brightness, and this frame gets high marks on both. The features are SIMPLE, which I view as very positive. No music, no wireless... just plug in your flash drive with photos and off you go. The advertisements for Kodak that others have complained about do NOT appear when the frame is running. They ONLY appear when the flash drive is removed or when the device is first turned-on, much like your computer might flash the name of the manufacturer when first turned on. People complaining about this frame are whiners.
I bought this item as an Xmas gift for my g/f and we are both satisfied with it:
PROS
- the screen is bright and displays the colours vividly
- you also have the option of displaying pictures from an SD card or a memory
stick, both of which work perfectly fine
- it also offers a few transitions and different timings- this would allow you to
adjust how long a particular picture is displayed, and the effects when it goes
from one picture to another.
CONS
- the screen itself is a bit small, but i could have deduced that from the
dimensions given in the product description.
i would recommend this product- its like a small TV that allows you to display your most cherished memories from the media mentioned above. i cant see how a smaller screen would be useful, as this one is barely big enough, but i guess it all depends on what you want it for.
This is the second Kodak digital photo frame I've purchased. This one is for my mom. I wanted one that was easy to use--basically plug and play. I scanned the photos she selected and frankly, some were not great quality. They had begun to fade or turn funny colors. However, when I loaded them on to a memory card and plugged it into the frame, they looked great! Much better than my expectation. She even had me scan some photos from her high school yearbooks (memory lane) and they are acceptable quality as well. All I had to do was put in the memory card, turn it on and experiment with the buttons. Everything was self explanatory and I never needed to crack open the instructions. My only (small) quibble is that the frame is very modern looking since it's flat and black. It will not blend well with my mom's more traditional decor. My older Kodak frame, which is at least 5 years old and still works very well, had a more traditional look/feel to it. Really, that's a minor thing compared to the ease of use and spectacular photo reproduction qualities. - Digital Frame - Digital Frames - Digital Photo Frame - Kodak Easyshare'
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Pin Nailer - pin nailer, 23 gauge
I recently purchased the Freeman PP123 23-Gauge Pinner. I was going to spend a whole lot more on a well known brand to see what all the hoopla was about with 23-gauge pinners. Having owned several air nailers from 18-15 gauge by Bostitch, Campbell Hausfeld, Makita, Milwaukee, Black & Decker, Porter Cable, & Senco I would have gladly purchased one from those manufactures that make a 23-gauge pin nailer. The Freeman caught my eye because the price and because of the fact that they advertise a 7 year warranty so I went ahead and purchased the Freeman. The packaging was great and consisted of the pinner fully assembled with air coupler already assembled on to the unit with dust cap. It also came with a bottle of oil, a belt hook, a pair of safety glasses, 3 allen wrenches to maintain the unit, and a very well written owners manual and warranty card. I bought some bostitch 23 gauge pins and they fit fine in the Freeman pinner. I have only used about 30 pins as a trial, but I must say I am very impressed with the Freeman pinner. It is well built and drives the pins well. A few annoyances with the pinner is the safety switch under the trigger in which you must rotate to fire a pin, but once it is out of the way you can shoot as many pins as you like, also if you get a jam you must use an allen wrench and remove 2 screws to remove the nose plate to remove the stuck pins(this has not happened to me yet), also you must set the size pins you use on the magazine, but not too big an issue especially since some pinners twice the price have that feature. One more thing there is not a non marring tip on the Freeman so do not put too much pressure on the stock you are using or it will leave a mark, but if you don't put any pressure it will barely mar the finish(depending on how hard the stock is). I would like to put something on the tip to be able to apply a little pressure, but I am not sure what to put yet. All in all it is a very good pinner for the price and has exceeded my expectations for the price and would recommend it. Freeman PP123 23 Gauge 1-Inch Pinner
This is an inexpensive pinner that does all it needs to do. Well made and strong. Be sure to play on some scrap wood first. I put pins all the way through oak with it. The only negative is that it doesn't come with a case and the company doesn't seem to offer one. Its still a five. I'll live without the case. This is as good or better thna the P-C. Spent the extra money saved on pins.
The pinned works well, at least it did for the first 300 pins or so, then it stopped, air started leaking out of the trigger assembly. It has a 7 year warranty but I only have this one pinned and need it for the furniture I am building. I have been unable to find a source for parts, apparently they are not available, but then again it is only $60 for another one.....maybe that is what I will do......The o rings are what is probably wrong but there is no source for ordering new ones.......Grex or Senco, or even Porter Cable would probably have better customer support.....but it is only $60.00
I've used this pinner for scotia, small detail returns, repairing chips and splits, and even crown moulding. Although some people have complained about the lack of active safety and non-marring tip, these are features that shouldn't be on a micro pinner. While other brands, like Grex, make pinners that shoot up to 2" pins, the chance of deflection with a 23ga pin at that length is pretty high.
This pinner is a practical tool that does everything it advertises...and does it well!
Luke
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Great for the frugal handyman! My husband looked like a kid in a candyshop when I bought this for him. He is now even more pleased after using it several times on all of those larger "honey-do" projects! - 23 Gauge - Nail Gun - Pinner - Pin Nailer'
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Staples
Thousands and Thousands shot through a Porter Cable and Milwaukee with no problem. Previously we used Senco staples (made in USA) but the cost got out of hand. We reluctantly switched to the B & C and glad we did. Top quality. B & C Eagle 9015 5/8-Inch by 18 Gauge by 1/4-Inch Narrow Crown Galvanized Finish Staple (5,000 per Box)'
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Electric Staple Gun - staplers
This looked like a good stapler but I couldn't find staples for it locally. That is just too inconvenient for me so I sent it back. Of course you can order them when you order the gun but it doesn't say that on the site. Air Locker U630E Electric 22 Gauge 3/8 Inch Crown Upholstery Stapler / 18 Gauge Brad Nailer - Staplers'
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Homeopathic Remedies - homeopathic remedies, natural
pros:
This product is amazing. It clears my acnes in just a few days. I suffered from adult acne for a long time. It comes and goes every once a while. Nature's Cure helps me get in control.
cons:
It does have some side effects. Your skin gets dry, especially the area you use the cream on. It also causes itches on your ears and nose. Nature's Cure Two-Part Acne Treatment System, for Women, 1 month supply (60 Tablets, 1 Ounce Cream)
If you have had acne for years and tried everything, give this a shot. My sister and I did and it worked. We dont use the cream that comes with it because it is too irritating to our skin. We just take the pills. My skin has cleared up so well. It took me about 4 months to really notice a change so dont expect miracles overnight.
I've always had uneven skin with breakouts (lucky me!) The only thing that kept the breakouts at bay was birth control. But wanting to start a family, I had to forego the birth control and back came the breakouts! I tried EVERY cream and product on the shelf. I steered clear of this product because I really didn't want to add yet another pill to my daily routine but I was desperate. It's been about 2.5 weeks and I am seeing a HUGE difference in my skin. YAY!!!! I give this product 5 stars and would recommend it to anyone trying to clear up their face. FWIW, this isn't only for teens, I am 33. Cheers to clear skin!!!
i used this when i was in high school when my skin was pretty terrible for a while. after using it for a few months, my skin was the best it had ever been. stopped using it for a while, went to a dermatologist when my skin got bad again, and the results were just so-so. it got too expensive, so i started trying non-prescription products and systems that have infomercials and are supposed to work incredibly well. i wasn't happy with the results. i decided to go back to nature's cure last month and see if it would give me results again. i've been using it for a month, and already i notice a difference. i like the homeopathic route because the side effects are slim to none: no interactions with other medicines, no extra skin sensitivity. the spot treatment, although it contains benzoyl peroxide, does not dry my skin out around the spots, but decreases their size. it's gentle enough that i can apply it several times a day, and my skin still doesn't dry out. there are 2 things i dislike about this product: 1) you can't buy the spot treatment and tablets separate. i haven't even gone through half the tube, and now i have a whole other one. 2) i can't find it in any stores near me! but amazon has good prices, so it's worth it.
In the last year or so my acne has gotten out of control, I don't know if it's hormones or what but changing my diet and excerise routine didn't help so I've been trying different products. Nothing worked, Proactive, any of the drug store brand of washes/cleansers/systems. I remembered that I had used this awhile back but had to stop because it severely dried out my skin. I decided to try it out again. It's only been 4 days and my acne is almost completely gone and what is left looks like it will be gone soon and no new break outs. I'm using this with Garnier gel-cream moisturizer and so far it seems to be helping to keep the Vanishing cream that comes in this package from drying out my skin. As for the pills, I was worried they'd taste horrible (you're supposed to chew them) but they're not even chalky and don't taste like anything. For the price it is, it definitely was worth trying again. I sincerely hopes this works for you too.
This product is the only product that completely cleared up my skin. I bout this product in the beginning of December and I ran out of pills early January. I thought since I didn't have any more pills to take my face would begin to break out again but it hasn't. Actually, my skin is getting better each day and I am still using the vanishing cream of course. Like many people, I tried almost everything from dermatologist, black soap, over the counter products, change in diet, more water consumption and more but nature's cure worked with promising results.
Now, when I first began taking the pills and using the cream I didn't see much of a difference but I kept using the product (so glad I did). I would say that it takes a month for this product to fully work. However, I did you acne free 3 step solution with this product.
My daily routine (including taking the pills night and day religiously):
Acne free face wash (twice a day)
Acne free toner (twice a day)
Nature's cure cream (twice a day)
Acne free moisturizer (twice a day)
I highly recommend this product to any one with mild to moderate acne. I have had trouble with acne for three years now and this is the first time in three years that I have CLEAR skin! Use this product for a month and don't give up on it! - Acne Treatment - Natural - Acne Free - Homeopathic Remedies'
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Skin Care - acne treatment, acne free
In the last few years I started suffering terrible skin breakouts like crazy all the time. My skin was going from clear to blotchy red almost overnight and it was soo greasy too. The skin doctor I went to swore up and down that it all I was suffering from was just a hormonal imbalance and it would eventually pass but after taking prescriptions for it for three months, I saw absolutely no difference in my appearance. I began to stay inside all the time and also became very moody as well. I was so desperate that I probably spent a small fortune trying pretty much every kind of acne "cure" I came across in the stores. Then the doctor decided to give me another prescription but this time the stuff ended up doing nothing but making made my face even redder. I started using Acnefree and had fairly good results. A friend of mine had been taking a herbal acne supplement called Clearzine and suggested I try it too. I was going to wait until I was finished with the Acnefree program but thought maybe combining both would provide better results. Well after a week of using both my acne was completely gone and after 3 weeks all the blemishes and red spots were gone! If you are thinking of trying Acnefree, pick up a bottle of Clearzine too and try them together. These weren't overnight cures, so don't think it's gonna solve your problems in a few days. But I really think this combo is worth a shot, I am very impressed with how well it worked for me. It also got rid of the greasy, oily feeling on my face as well. I'm pretty convinced now that there are no miracle overnight acne cures but this product really seemed to work for me, I really liked how easy it was to use too. I've tried proactive before, it's similar but more expensive and did not work as well (for me personally at least). Anyway, like I said, I'm really impressed. AcneFree Clear Skin System, 3-Step Kit (Purifying Cleanser, Renewing Toner, Repair Lotion)
I have had pretty bad acne since I was 14 (Im now 20). I never thought I would even make it just a little better. I tried this stuff and after 2 or 3 weeks I noticed a huge difference. I have acne, acne scars and huge pores that are really visible. This stuff made all 3 of those things go away. My skin is starting to look smooth instead of like it has holes.
A bit of advice for people who have just started using it:
*At first this stuff dried out my lips and made them chap, that went away after a few days.
*I noticed that the next morning after using the 3-step stuff, I would get the white-head pimples, then by the end of the day they would go away. So if you get white heads after using this, don't think it is making it worse, the pimple is probably trying to fight the product.
I am writing to thank everyone who posted their experiences here. As an adult acne sufferer it is easy to become hopeless- even when you're starting to see changes but they aren't coming fast enough. In this case, I needed encouragement to be patient and wait for the changes that were in store. I've been using Acnefree every day for the last month. I first came across a bottle left over in the shower at my gym. I used it because it listed benzoyl peroxide which is the only acne med that works (trust me, I've used them ALL) and tea tree oil in the ingredients. I had recently started applying pure tea tree oil to my face and felt the combination would be ideal. I can't tell you how surprised I was to come across the formulation so randomly. My was much less greasy after using the product so I bought the 3-step kit.
It did not work in three days to eliminate my acne but I could immediately appreciate an improvement in the feel of my skin. It felt cleaner and wasn't greasy. That in itself was a miracle since in addition to spending hundreds of dollars on acne meds, I've probably laid out the same amount on blot sheets, mattifying lotions, etc. I did break out more in the first couple of weeks but, thanks to the words I read on this and other websites, I didn't give up on the system. Apparently, this product sucks the bacteria from deep in your skin to the surface so it can be removed. I have some photos of my cheeks in the past two weeks looking worse than they have in a long time so I believe this is true.
Now, however, I can truly say that I've turned the corner. My face is smooth. The hard, painful bumps that emerged in the past two weeks are totally gone. Even though I am just using this kit and not the fade cream, the marks on my face are visibly lighter. I have not had a new whitehead in few days. The driness (which wasn't excessive) over the past month has been totally worth it because it has revealed beautiful new skin. I am so grateful to have found this product after a decade of daily self-consciousness about my skin, wondering if a new whitehead had emerged since I last checked, wiping oil from my forehead several times a day, desperately researching cures that all failed, and worrying every time I met a guy what he'd think when my foundation was off- finally, I'm free.
I have a few notes about application. I also bought the Terminator to deal with the new bumps that came up. It didn't offer an instant fix but it probably helped and was cheap enough at Target that it wasn't a burden to add to the regimen. I tried putting on tons of the product, as suggested on acne.org. That did not seem to make an appreciable difference. Acnefree works in its time, and I couldn't accelerate it, but it did work. Also, I've seen people post here that they do not use a cotton swab to apply the repairing lotion. I switched to using one because it helps exfoliate the skin. You can actually see dead skin cells coming off as the lotion is going on and I found when I didn't do this, my cheeks felt rough and looked darker. Lastly, I truly believe this product works all day as advertised. With other acne meds, I would put them on under my makeup and find that I usually had a whitehead by the end of the day. This product keeps my skin feeling extremely fresh all day long and seems to be having an antibacterial effect that prevents new breakouts during the day. My makeup also looks great when my skin is so clear and non-greasy.
I'm writing this out of a true sense of compassion for everyone who suffers with acne. Try this product. Stick with it because it will work eventually. And, as someone who has finally woken up with beautiful skin after trying desperately to achieve this for ten years, I can tell you it feels great. - Skin Care - Pimples - Acne Free - Acne Treatment'
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Guaranteed To Be A High Quality Suit - darya trading, 3 pc suit
Purchased this suit, here is a summary of my experience:
Shipping was fast. Also, the suit itself is very nice. High quality, the material seems lightweight and looks classy. Unfortunately, it didn't fit. The jacket and vest were fine, but the pants were VERY tight. Not just around the waist, but down the legs too. In my opinion, not a good look for a suit. I guess I'm used to looser, American style suits.
I successfully returned the item, but this seller has a very cumbersome return system. You have to sent an email to file for some return number or something. This number expires in less than a week, so if you don't ship it within a day or so of receiving your number, they will not accept the return (even if it's in transit, from what I understood).
Just fair warning; if you buy from this seller, make sure you are organized and stay on top of everything (keep all original packaging, etc.). Also, consider trying on some authentic Italian-designed suits, to make sure you like the fit (large shoulder pads, tight pants). Perhaps that was my problem. Gino Valentino Vested Mens Suit Made in Italy Australian Worsted Merino Wool / Silk 150's Canvas Front Jacket + Flat Front Pants + Vest 3 Button 3pc Three Button Business Suit Black Faint Shadow Stripe (42 Short)
I was really impressed with this suit. The fit was great and the fabric was perfect. (not too heavy, not too thin). Many compliments on the look. I would suggest investing in a lint roller though because the suit picks up lint easily.
I ordered my 3 pieces suit and two day later it came. The delivery was very good. The response email is very fast. It fit and look better than I expected. I love the quality of the material too. It was very ligh. The one thing that I not like is the way the delivery guy deliver the package. I was not home. My mom told me that the guy just knocked on the door and then just drop the package and left. I would rather someone sign for the package. Let said if my mom is not home, anyone that walk by can just pickup the package and I will not receive it. But overall I love the company customer services and it fast delivery.
It has the right drop, the cut was shapely but not to trim, the jacket has a nice hang and fits well across the shoulders, and the linen is good quality. The attention to detail is high with a high quality of construction, the stitching is excellent, and the hidden finishes are well done!! - Highly Recommended - Suits - Darya Trading - 3 Pc Suit'
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Womens Tops - sexy, womens tops
I may have ordered 1 size too BIG, but even if it was a size smaller my breasts wouldn't have fit it and I know the waist and hips wouldn't have been fitted well either. The shirt was too short as it was, being one size too big, so I know the smaller size would show my belly.
It's a very cute design, with soft fabric, it just has a problem of fitting people =[
Did I mention it was hand wash? It would rot in my closet! -So I returned it, oh well =) Plus Size Sexy Black Pink Lace Corset Top - 2X
I wear a large in typical blouses, However if the are small in the bust a xl. I am large busted and have a very small waist. I bought a 1x per reviews. It fits for the most part maybe a little small in the bust. It is very sexy. Probably too much so for a woman in her 40's I have owned it for a couple months and have yet to wear it out. Yikes! Hubby really likes it but I have not found the perfect place to wear this sort of top.
This is an adorable top. However, it does run really small, so buy at least a size bigger. Also, wish I had known it was hand wash. But if you need a little 'tude to get your day going, this is the item for you! - Gothic - Womens Tops - Sexy Top - Sexy'
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Belkin Components - belkin, ergonomic
It is a mouse pad made by Belkin, which has a reputation of making reasonably priced and acceptable products. I have had it for a few days, some reviews say they couldn't live without it, some say it is too hard...this is my two cents:
Comfort level: C+ - I see some reviews that say it is too hard, but I don't think so. It is gel and it needs to be a little hard to maintain it's shape. It does not feel like a pillow. If it did feel like a pillow, it would lose its shape and become flat where your wrist laid and fluffy on the sides. I have used it for an hour or two at a time and I think it's nice for the price. I have it on a end table beside the couch and my had goes to sleep if I don't pick it up every 4-5 minutes, but I can't say that is uncommon for a mouse pad of this type.
Functionality: A+ - I have been using this mouse pad with a laser mouse and it works flawlessly. I do not know what to say except that it does the job as far as I am concerned.
One more comment...The bottom of this thing is tacky. When I say tacky I don't mean that it is not very fashionable, I mean that it sticks to crap like crazy. It will not slide on any surface under normal conditions.
Durability: I have had it for just a few days, but it does seem to be a fairly durable product. It seems to be covered in a neoprene type cover. I think you could spill anything on it and simply wash it out and dry it, though I have never done it. I think if you were wearing a watch on your mouse hand, mine is on the right, the wrist pad covering would be gone in a couple of weeks of moderate use.
Overall: I recommend this mouse pad for the price. I have not had a lot of experience with mouse pads with a pad for the wrist, but I am glad I switched over. I don't know what to tell you if you will be using it for eight hours a day, but for the recreational net surfer, it is one heck of a mouse for your money and I plan on using mine for at least the next couple of years. So, if you want a flashy, custom colored mouse pad with memory foam then you need to spend more money, but if you want a good mouse pad for your hard-earned money, then go with this Belkin. Belkin F8E262-BLK WaveRest Gel Mouse Pad (Black)
I loved these mouse pads, have used them for years. I just bought a new one, my fourth, and found that Belkin has changed them. The quality is entirely different and cheap now. The weight is much lighter (the top corners don't even lay flat), the gel pad feels like a brick, and worst of all the surface is so reflective that my optical mouse does not track properly on it. As mouse pads go, these are pricey (but used to be worth it) and so I am very disappointed to see Belkin cut quality like this and rip off a longtime (now ex-) customer. It feels like they switched to a two-dollar mouse pad that they still want to sell at the old price.
I was starting to get wrist pains with my mouse hand ("oh no! Carpal tunnel!") so I ordered this pad.
It seems small at first glance (maybe 3 mice wide), but it's all you'll need. The rubber texture on the bottom side keeps the pad stabilized on your desk. The top side is a soft fabric, so even though the wrist area's "gel", it feels natural and you forget that your wrist is elevated after a few minutes.
It's incredibly simple and works as advertised; I wish I'd coughed up the $5 for one of these a long time ago. Very good product.
ok first of all the mouse pad is smaller than you think, which is bad if you are going to game with it.
Second, the synthetic material they used feels really nice to the skin and is the main reason why I picked this mouse pad.
However, it is easily the worst material possible as a mouse surface. I CANNOT use ANY wireless optical mice on this surface. I tried 3 and the mice stop responding when used on this surface.
Also from what I can tell, it causes a LOT of friction which means it takes more effort to move the mouse across the pad. I can actually HEAR the mouse when I move it around.
The only positive feedback I can give is the shape,size, and feel of the wrist support. which is exactly what I was looking for.
In the end, I cut off the pad area from the wrist support and stitched my old mouse pad onto the wrist support.
seriously tho... a mouse pad that doesn't work? wtf?
This looked exactly like the mouse pad I was replacing, but the the laser optical on my mouse doesn't work well with it and it's been sitting on my office floor since the day I got it... too inexpensive to return.
I rarely leave product reviews but felt compelled to do so given that I am very pleased with this product. I spend a lot of time working on my computer and have recently started experiencing pain in my hands. After getting this mousepad - problem solved! No more pain! Now I need to get one for my keyboard!
Let me say first, that I am not comparing this product to any other products for the simple fact it's my first mouse pad with wrist support. Secondly, I've read through other customers' reviews prior to making my purchase. I think now that I've had it for a bit over a month I can pitch into the online community with my own review:
1) Value for the Price: It's under 6 bucks so it's a value buy.
2) Is it for gamers or for everyday users? I'm not a gamer myself but judging by what other reviewers have contributed I would NOT recommend it for gaming because it is relatively small. Please, see photo(s) attached. Gamers often demand more real estate. There are other pads out there especially designed for gaming. This is NOT one of them.
3)Does it really smell? it does! But honestly the odor is barely that serious of an issue for me to make an impact as to not recommend it for potential buyers. In order for me to smell it now I have to stick it against my nose so... One more thing to be mentioned here: I don't have any allergies to smell or otherwise.
4) The wrist support, is it soft or stiff? It is rather stiff. How does it compare to older Belkin models? I don't know because it's my first. Do I like it still? Yes, I do.
5) Does it work best with laser or optical mice? I'm using Logitech M505 Laser Muse & it works great. But taking into account other reviews, the majority have pointed/hinted compatibility issues with their optical mice so if you have an optical mouse I'd look for else where just to be on the safe side.
6) Does it skid? Nope, it actually sticks really well on my desk's surface. You may refer to the product photos.
After all, I still think it is a good buy for the price, it meets my expectations & serves my needs. I hope my review would help you make a better buying decision. - Mouse Pads - Wrist Rest - Ergonomic - Belkin'
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