Reviews about For the Home

houdiniphile says "Get Embrace-Your skin will thank you." about Gillette Venus Embrace Women's Razor

houdiniphile — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:36:18 GMT

The first time I tried Gillette Venus Embrace Women's Razor was when KMart was running a promotion on Proctor & Gamble products. I bought it and the refill cartridges.

I may never go back to Bic again. This leaves skin smoother, softer, and it goes great with Satin Care shaving gel. This is great to keep in the shower, It has 5 blades and a molisture ribbon to prevent razor burn.

If you want to try something better than standard safety razors, but still reasonably priced, pick up the Venus Embrace razor at KMart today.

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NeatoTinkertoy says "Easy Living One-Coat Interior Semi-Gloss Paint -- "GREAT"" about Easy Living Ultra White Paint BB161

NeatoTinkertoy — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:36:14 GMT

For years I use Sears paint - last year I bought Ultra White Semi Gloss Paint another good brand name from another store. I paid a good price for this other brand and heard good reviews about it. To my disappointment I had to paint each wall twice. I was covering an antique white............did I learn my lesson sadly I did,so back to Sears I went to purchase my paint that I should of done to begain with. Several years I purchased One Coat Exterior White Paint from Sears to go over a dark chocolate brown on my home one coat was all that was needed. I can't say enough good about Sears Paint and I won't be straying away again when I need paint, which I will need in the near future. When someone talks to me about paint I will tell them to go to Sears to get their paint they will not be disappointed. Thank you Sears for making my life easier....

debcakes says ""I-Robot's the best maid I ever had"" about I-Robot 530

debcakes — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:32:20 GMT

For those delaying buying this vacuum cleaner - wait no more. I recently bought the 5th generation I-Robot. Three years ago I bought one of the early models. It still runs great but I wanted an extra one for the basement. The updgrades on the bot are well worht it. The newer bot is more quiet, less bumping, and more clean.

I highly recommend this type of vacuum cleaner to anyone who likes a clean floor and can walk away while it works. It does take around 20 minutes to vacuum, but I do other cleaning while it does its work. My floors get vacuumed more often thanks to the convenience of this robot. It is also a nice conversation piece for the company.

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grammyp says "IRomba vacuum works great for me since I have back problems" about Roomba Scheduler Robotic Vacuum, Blue

grammyp — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:56:12 GMT

The IRomba is really great to have since I cannot use a regular cleaner due to back and shoulder problems. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised at how well the Romba cleanned our main floor and our reck room. Also, our Romba could not run for a few weeks

and the product replacement insurance we had taken when purchesed, had to be used. The results of the insurance was for us to send it to Sears and we received a GiftCard in the

Amount that we paid for theRomba and could buy a new Romba.

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hezi88 says "I love my JS Floral Blue 16 Piece Dinnerwar Set :D" about Jaclyn Smith Traditions Scalloped Floral Blue 16 Piece Dinnerware Set

hezi88 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:53:59 GMT

Hi everyone :D

I actually was debating on getting this set or another one but ended up buying this one (because it was on clearance :D Yah-eah!). But I am so glad I did! I loved the color and design right away and was happy that it came with 16 pieces (I ended up going to get a second one two so I could have a set of eight altogether :p). It is really cute though. It is also practical: it does not seem easy to break and I know that since it is made by Jaclyn Smith it is a good quality dinnerware set :)

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gmaborey says "Cozy Penguin Pillow melts the heart of young one..." about 0720009306

gmaborey — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:05:41 GMT

Seasonal Decor: Penguin Pillow

While shopping with my four year old grandaughter we happened across the most adorable thing - a cuddly pillow in the shape of a penguin!

We found him amongst the seasonal home decor items for the kitchen.

My grandaughter spotted him snuggled up against an owl pillow.

She fell for him instantly!

Penguin Pillow is soft and snuggly and cute-as-can-be.

We couldn't leave Kmart without him.

Perhaps during this wonderful season Kmart should place Penguin and his friends at each register?

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SHC-ChrisaH says "Not TOTALLY Leak Proof, but Close" about Essential Home Leak-Proof Thermal Travel Mug Stainless Steel

SHC-ChrisaH — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:38:47 GMT

Where do travel mugs go? Heaven only knows in my house. I swear, at one point we had seven, but two weeks ago, we had one. And that won't cut it when me and my college-aged kid both bail out of the house at 7AM with a steaming beverage (I'm coffee, he's tea).

So the hubby found a two-pack of these Essentials leak-proof coffee mugs. And I will say, the do two things - hold a LOT of coffee, and keep it hot.

I don't know that I'd call them leak-PROOF, though. They have a nice slide on the top that is easy to open with your thumb, even when you're not looking at it, but I tilted it back as I was getting into the car, and I did get a little dribble from that slide out onto my purse. And, if you don't get the lid on JUST right, you get it down your coat.

But, they are better at not dripping than many other travel mugs I've owned, but not the best. For the price, they are good. DON'T put them in the dishwasher, though - they'll never go back together right again!

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Debby1105 says "AWESOME COFFEEMAKER!!!!!" about Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Coffeemaker, BrewStation Plus

Debby1105 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:35:51 GMT

The Hamilton Beach 12 cup Brew Station is one of the best coffemakers I have owned. It is so easy to use and program. The ease of putting your cup up to the coffeemaker and BAM you have a fresh cup of coffee without the bothersome of a glass container or carafe. No worries. You can program it for a certain time to start brewing with out having to get up and turn the coffeemaker on. To wake up to the smell of fresh coffee brewing is a wonderful thing. We also bought a permanent filter with ours and have never been happier. This coffeemaker has been in our household for about 2 years and have no problems to report to date. You will not be dissappointed with this coffeemaker. I guarantee it.

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reuser says "Easy to use" about Chef's Choice Manual Diamond Hone 2 Stage Knife Sharpener

reuser — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:00:25 GMT

This sharpener works well, and keeps a nice, sharp edge on most non-serrated knives. You have two grits - one to grind down the edge, and one to hone it. You count ten strokes on each, and you have a sharp knife!

If you have a knife that hasn't been sharpened for a long, long time, or you have nicks in your edge, you will have to run it through the rough slot a long time. The alternative is to learn how to sharpen on stones, which give you a lot more control, but also increase the chance of making an error.

This sharpener should be used infrequently - maybe once a month or so - and between sharpenings, use a regular stick-style hone to keep the edge sharp.

If you use it more frequently, run the blade only through the hone side. The grinding side will take off too much material.

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reuser says "I've had one for nearly 20 years" about Lodge Manufacturing Logic 10-1/4 in. Skillet

reuser — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:53:11 GMT

I got a Lodge brand skillet in the early 90s, and still have it, nearly 20 years later. It takes a lot of abuse, and does a great job cooking everything. Over time, these pans acquire not only the black "seasoning" coat, but a layer of black fat burned into the bottom that serves as a kind of non-stick coating. You have to scrape at the surface with the turner to keep it smooth, and use a steel wool pad on it every year or so to strip it down a bit and smooth out any rough spots.

My family has some other pans we've been using since the 1950s. Cast iron lasts.

Also, you shouldn't wash these pans like normal pans. Just rinse them out, and wash with a sponge every other use or so. That helps develop the coating.

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houdiniphile says "A memorable gift" about Kenmore 10 pc. Hard Anodized Nonstick Interior/Exterior Cookware Set

houdiniphile — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:40:07 GMT

This is a wonderful set with everything you need to get cookin'! The set is durable and will last nicely through basic cooking. This was given to me by my friend Danny for christmas it was lovely for entertaining as well because everything matched so nicely,it was such a nice hit that he even bought it again the following year because i used them constantly instead of going out, I now have my sights set on the amazing paula dean available at kmart priced well below a certain network, I'll be dropping hints to Danny next month lol!

houdiniphile's daughter

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houdiniphile says "Easy for anyone to use, very safe" about OXO 2.1 Qt. Small Square Container

houdiniphile — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:37:10 GMT

OXO good Grips makes ergonomic products designed to have intuitive, natural, and easy-on-the-hands use. My favorite model is 0085422700 Stackable Spaghetti canister.

I think this airtight product will save a lot of money on staple foods, which pays for iteself during thsi time of recessions. this is a godsend for older people who cannot easily tighten and open their products, so it is very much safer.

My daughter just found a job, and says on payday she will take me to Super KMart to stock up on food storage containers and lots of American Fare groceries.

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houdiniphile says "Perfect to organize and Accessorize!" about cannon 43158668-4 10 gallon stackable tote with lid

houdiniphile — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:26:09 GMT

The Cannon Kids 10 gallon stackable pink tote and purple lid are great for storing baby girl clothes, toys, and games.

You cannot have too many of these, and any time I think home storage, I think of KMart.

Cannon makes colors great for boys, girls, coordinating with the room it is to be stored in, and they even carry seasonal orange, red, and green boxes, always stackable.

One of the smaller totes we had became a temporary home for Becky, our new guinea pig. It's perfect, too, because we think Becky is a girl, lol.

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shirleysing says "This Black & Decker 18V Pivot Vac is AWESOME!! Best Yet !!" about Black & Decker 18 V Pivot Vac, White & Blue

shirleysing — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:55:03 GMT

I just love this hand vac, it is the best in the market and I have tried a lot of different ones

It bends to any shape you want for pick up you can clean in the cracks in the ceiling or pick up dust from the floor, a bit noisey but who cares! as long as it cleans as well as it does I can live with that It has an easy removable dust bin to empty the dirt, and you can adjust the different speeds, the pivoting nozzle also accepts the accessories etc

after use I just put it back on the charger until next time, it is always ready to go!!

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mamabearx3 says "Spongebob Sponge is wonderful! It softens the skin!" about SpongeTech : SpongeBob Soap-Filled Bath Sponge

mamabearx3 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:59:48 GMT

We aren't Spongebob fans but I bought a few of these as Christmas gifts for neighbors who are. My daughter (9) decided that she wanted to try the sponge since it was something new with the soap in it. After the first use, she came out all excited about how soft her skin was as she had been battling dry skin. She used the sponge again the next day with the same results - it moisturizes and softens her skin. I don't see any mention of lotion or skin conditioners on the packaging but it is definately doing more than just cleaning. Another plus is that there is no scent!

The sponge in Dora, Blues Clues, or My Little Pony shapes would be great!

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pahtah says "Kenmore Air Purifier for us is a life saver." about kenmore Kenmore Hepa Air Cleaner 85250

pahtah — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:17:55 GMT

Ahhchoo!

Well that was us constantly sneezing or wheezing before we purchased a Kenmore Air Purifier. What a life saver and comfort it has been. In our house everyone has asthma and lung problems and our old house certainly has dust no matter how much I clean and vacuum. We had trouble sleeping due to the dust and sometimes pollen in the air. I researched air purifiers and decided on the Kenmore air purifier as it was powerful enough to clean the air in more than our small bedroom and it was light enough to carry to other rooms. It removes dust, dust mites, pollen, odors, mold spores and fumes quickly and effectively. I also do not have to dust the furniture every day as I did before. It works great and after checking the filter, I could not believe how much dust it had collected in a short amount of time.

We breathe and sleep so much better since we started using the Kenmore Air Purifier. It has several speeds and is very quiet running on low speed (great for night time). It has...

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jvmoneill says "I enjoy it because it is dependable and does the sewing I need." about Kenmore elite sewing machine

jvmoneill — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:08:16 GMT

I shopped several brands before I chose the Kenmore Elite. It is a good utilitarian machine and offers 365 embroidery stitches including 2 different momogram styles. I am a quilter along with doing garment construction. I have not found a fabric or task that this machine did not sew well. When quilting through several thicknesses it sometimes has to be pulled a little to feed, but it has never been a problem for me.

I have ordered several specific extra feet for the machine and they come from the Janome factory. This machine is almost identical to the Janome that my friend has except that mine has more features than hers and hers was quite a bit more expensive.

For the money, I think it is a super bargain.

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merkv814 says "The chair pads are high quality, comfortable and stylish." about Brentwood Originals Hot Dot Chair Pad

merkv814 — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:44:43 GMT

The chair pads I found at Sears are high quality, comfortable and stylish. I love the fact that there are no ties to contend with or break. The underside has non-skid dots that keep the pads in place. My grandkids can sit on them without fear of sliding around or falling off. I like the fact that they are easy to clean. Best of all, they match the decor of my dining area. I wanted something with a slight pattern rather than a solid color so they would break up the solid color of my walls and give more eye appeal. I had searched and searched for something like this and still can't believe how easily I found them when I walked into Sears.

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waltnich says "Perfection. Well worth the extra Jackson($20)" about Hamilton Beach BrewStation Deluxe 12 cup Coffeemaker

waltnich — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:03:35 GMT

I must have owned a hundred coffeemakers in my lifetime. Do you want to know how many glass carafe's I've scraped baked coffee out of? or how many cups I've poured out because they became too strong and bitter after an hour or two? Can you guess the number of dropped (broken) carafes???

Want to know how much I look froward to making my coffee in the morning while half asleep ... or better yet, skipped coffee when getting up late amd in too much hurry to make a pot?

This Brewstation "Deluxe" has ALL the bases covered. I had discovered Brewstation at great prices, so I said "what is the difference?" I tried 2 alternate models but the savings meant missed features ... believe me - it is worth the extra $ and effort to find the Brew Station "Deluxe", it just covers ALL the bases.

Now I am about to buy my third Brewstation, and I won't settle for anything but BrewStation "Deluxe". Downside on the first one, after about a year or so the electronics failed. (thats when I tried the cheaper...

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namesmuddy says "So far I am pretty impressed!" about Dyson DC25

namesmuddy — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:11:41 GMT

My son's friends apparently have been raving and ranting about their Dyson vacuums. So (while I have always been a Hoover fan myself) I decided to buy one.

Seemed a little light in weight, and not even 12 amps, still the Sear's saleslady seemed pretty crazy about the Dyson DC25 herself, as she demonstrated how the cleaning wand came out of the handle, ease in emptying and ease in accessing and cleaning its two filters....every three months.

Got it home, my son put it together (in seconds) and did it every pick up lots! I mean, the braided rug in the living room and hardwood floors everywhere else were just vacuumed yesterday, yet there inside the see-through canister was plenty of cat hair!

(Really, Clarice is a calico and I just don't see why she is not entirely bald....white hair gets everywhere....and we brush her diligently).

So, I'm liking this Dyson DC25! Got the fall feature, so it moves around very nicely too.

So glad my son's friends are Dyson fans,...

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