Reviews by Friends of workaholic

velvet4rose says "The Quilt set is beautiful,soft,and warm. Love it." about Country Living Classic Vintage Quilt Set

velvet4rose — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:05:45 GMT

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debrockwell says "These oxo storage containers are great!" about OXO Pop Container Square 1.1 Quart

debrockwell — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:43:15 GMT

I love all of the OXO storage products! I have a couple of every size and I am very happy with them! They look great in the cupboard or the pantry and they stack nicely too. They are air tight and keep everything really fresh. I put everything in them from cookies and chips to pasta! They keep the food air tight and fresh. The OXO pop containers are made of very durable materials. I have dropped them on numerous occasions and they have never cracked or chipped or anything for that matter! They are also very light weight which is very nice! Overall, I would definately recommend these OXO pop storage containers of any size to anyone. They look very nice, are compact, light weight, well made and well worth the price....

londonteatime says "Cute, comfortable shirt!" about Bongo Junior Girl's Poncho T-Shirt

londonteatime — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:29:44 GMT

I love these Bongo tops! They are soooo comfortable and easy to wear and they look great on! I love the sportiness of this particular shirt. You can wear it with shorts, sweats, yoga pants, jeans, just about anything!

This has become my go-to top for layering! Here in Texas, our days can go from chilly to warm fairly quickly. So, I've been wearing this top with a tank or t-shirt underneath. The poncho shirt can be added or taken off easily, depending on the weather. It's awesome!

These shirts wash and dry well, too. I haven't had a problem with shrinking or fading. They're very easy-care and seem like good quality that will last! The only reason I didn't give it five stars is that the style might become out-dated. won't stop me from wearing mine, lol, but some people might discard the style in time.

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LoisRobinson says "Hamilton Beach Mixer w/snap on case is so convenient" about Hamilton Beach Hamilton Beach Hand Mixer with Snap-On Case

LoisRobinson — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:55:00 GMT

I have been looking for a new mixer to replace my 20 year old one with the bent beaters and the electrical tape around the cord. Well, I not only found a quality mixer but it is in my favorite color and it has a snap on compartment to hold the beaters so that I never lose them. It also has a slow start speed so that I don't get splatters everywhere when I first start mixing. The best part of all is that it was on sale at $5.00 off the regular price.

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bdiane34 says "Great jeans" about Canyon River Blues Boy's 4-7 Basic 5 Pocket Jean

bdiane34 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:44:05 GMT

I love these jeans, I always have trouble finding a right fit for my son as he is growing in heighth but not in waist. Got these in slim and they fit just great!. Good value, good price.

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londonteatime says "Comfy, warm pajamas" about Joe Boxer Women's Flannel Pajamas

londonteatime — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:48:21 GMT

I love Joe Boxer flannel pajamas. They are very soft brushed flannel, which makes them very comfortable to wear. The weight of the pajamas is perfect -- they are neither too heavy nor too thin. This makes them suitable for most winter nights, unless you live in a really cold climate.

The pajamas come in a great selection of colors and prints! I have two pair -- gray flannel and also an animal print design. You can find just about any color and print to match your style, and the cheery prints make the pajamas look more feminine. The fabric and prints hold up well in the washer and dryer. With just a little bit of care taken, they won't fade or shrink much.

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Mr-Mac says "Craftsman 20 cu. ft. Refillable Gas Cylinder with Valve" about Craftsman 20 cu. ft. Refillable Gas Cylinder with Valve

Mr-Mac — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:08:48 GMT

Can you say score! I just found this in a corner of the hometown store marked down to $15! It'll cost motre than that to fill it but I now have a spare bottle for my MIG welder! Woo Hoo!

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Mr-Mac says "Craftsman 10 in. Pliers, Locking Curved Jaw" about Craftsman 10 in. Pliers, Locking Straight Jaw

Mr-Mac — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:56:27 GMT

Pretty much a Craftsman version of the old standby pliers known by a very common name that includes the word 'vice'. So, why buy these instead of the more common named tool? Simple, access and price! Have you ever priced the name brand pliers? They're a touch high and forget about a quick return if they break!

These pliers lock up well and don't hurt me when I release the locking mechanism, something the other guys can't always claim! I like the soft grip handles and the easy adjustments.

Craftsman quality and price over expensive and hard to replace every day of the week!

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Mr-Mac says "Craftsman 8 in. Pliers, Adjustable Joint" about Craftsman 8 in. Pliers, Adjustable Joint

Mr-Mac — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:53:57 GMT

Ohh, I like these! I don't know why they were on the clearance rack but that was certainly a huge bonus to me! I like the laminated construction as it feels like I could clamp on to anything and not worry about flexing of the jaws or handles. They feel good in the hand and I will certainly be putting these to good use this weekend as we start a new plumbing project!

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Mr-Mac says "Craftsman Woodworkers Glue Applicator Kit" about Craftsman Woodworkers Glue Applicator Kit

Mr-Mac — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:07:42 GMT

I bought this glue bottle last year sometime when I was making a dining room table for my daughter-in-law. Applying glue to the edges of several long boards with a brush or your finger can take forever and, at times, leave you with a splinter or two in the process!

This glue bottle is the same bottle you can get at almost any decent wood worker supply house for a couple of dollars less. You will get the exact same bottle as this one which is the main reason (value) I gave it a three wrench rating.

Aside from the price issue, this bottle has served me well through the table and a couple of other projects already! I managed to assemble a chest of drawers and a small end table as well and each time this has been the quickest way to apply wood glue to edges and flat surfaces.

The bottle delivers the glue well without mess. Clean up is easy since the bottle is plastic and even if you don't clean up immediately the dried glue releases from the bottle and roller easy enough....

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Mr-Mac says "Craftsman No. 0 Joining Biscuits, 50 pk." about Craftsman No. 0 Joining Biscuits, 50 pk.

Mr-Mac — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:40:44 GMT

Having been a woodworker for some time now I know what it takes to make a good size table top or side boards for a chest of drawers, and so on, it is good joinery and one of the simplest ways of doing that is biscuit joinery!

I can buy biscuits from several different stores to include Woodcraft and Rockler but I choose to get them from Sears because they are just as good as the others and they cost less! Sears is also much closer to me than either of the other two stores so that's another bonus!

Craftsman name, quality and price! Why get my No. 0 biscuits anywhere else?

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Mr-Mac says "Craftsman No. 20 Joining Biscuits, 50 pk." about Craftsman No. 20 Joining Biscuits, 50 pk.

Mr-Mac — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:37:47 GMT

Craftsman name, quality and price! Why get my No. 20 biscuits anywhere else?

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Mr-Mac says "7 in. Craftsman Molding Head Set is a great buy!" about Craftsman Molding Head Set , 7 in. Diameter

Mr-Mac — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:22:52 GMT

Sears, I believe, must be clearing out their molding head cutter sets! At the current price of $25 they are a great buy for the woodworker who knows how to use them! That is a key element in this, knowing how to use them because, like any other power tool accessory, these things can take a nasty bite out of you if you don't watch what you're doing!

I bought this set for a very specific job (kitchen cabinets for the wife) and the cutter I needed was right there in the pack! Score!

I got this set home and immediately opened up the instructions and read through them thoroughly. A set like this can be an extremely dangerous thing since you have to remove the blade guard and riving knives to use them. Essentially the bits are cutting profiles in larger pieces of wood so the usual safety devices cannot be in place.

With the molding head adaptor in place and the blades firmly locked in I replaced the original table saw throat plate with the stacked dado/molding head throat...

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Mr-Mac says "Craftsman 113 pc. Ultimate Laser Impact Socket Set " about Craftsman 113 pc. Ultimate Laser Impact Socket Set 1/4&#34, 3/8&#34 and 1/2&#34 Drive

Mr-Mac — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:35:44 GMT

Ouch! That was my first reaction when I bought this set to work on our 1976 Firebird! I knew that my standard socket sets was not going to take the kind of beating I was about to give them since my current impact set just doesn't have all the sockets I need and buying them one by one was going to cost me more in the end I figured I just needed to pull the trigger and ask her for forgiveness since I'd never have gotten permission! Sorry, Honey!

That said, I think I just did the best thing I could have for my tool arsenal! These things are built to take the punishment of an impact driver or pneumatic ratchet and have already paid for themselves (well, almost) in removing some of the front suspension components from a donor car!

Pricey but well worth it as these are all but bullet proof!

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Mr-Mac says "Craftsman 12 pc. Tamper-Proof Torx Bit Socket Set" about Craftsman 12 pc. Tamper-Proof Torx Bit Socket Set

Mr-Mac — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:35:43 GMT

Being in the telecom business for so long I found out many years ago that the security set of Allen and Torx drivers was a necessary evil so I bit the bullet and bought a set of each. I'm very glad I did as they have come in handy for far more than just pay station access!

Quality built set and a reasonable price with an unmatched warranty puts this set in true value for me!

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Mr-Mac says "Cobra 19" about Cobra Compact Mobile CB Radio

Mr-Mac — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:12:10 GMT

What a great little CB radio! While it is simple with no bells or whistles, it does work and work well! I wanted a small form CB for those days the wife and I take our 4WDs out to the woods and this fits the bill!

We bought two units, one for her Jeep and one for my F-150 and they are both connected to Firestik antennas and they work great! We both ended up with 1:1 SWR and the reach is amazing! We have been able to talk to other off-roaders for well over a mile out in the woods!

The RF gain control brings in the weaker stations and the transmit power is right where it is supposed to be on both units, something that I cannot say about all CB radios I have ever tried before!

Cobra quality and a great Sears price and we're ecstatic!

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rstinnett says "Quiet, Powerful, Techy and Awesome!" about Craftsman AssureLink Internet Connected DC Belt Drive Garage Door Opener with DieHard Battery Backup

rstinnett — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:19:55 GMT

After almost 15 years our garage door was due for replacement -- we decided that if we were going to do the door we were going to get a whole new system. Our old system was chain driver and noisy. Not to mention that when it closed the door it almost "slammed" it down. Wanting something quieter (since the garage sits under a bedroom) we decided to evaluate belt driven units and came across this unit from Sears. We gave it a shot and couldn't be more happier!

First, let me say that when I mean quiet I'm talking about Q...U...I...E...T. Compared to our old opener this is like night and day. It has a very smooth operation that will gently open and lower the door. I like the fact that as the door is nearing the end of its travel that it slows down automatically so you don't have this "slamming" effect. No doubt this is saving a tremendous amount of wear and tear on the garage door.

The battery backup is also very handy for those times when the power goes out (especially during storms)....

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debrockwell says "This Kenmore iron is great!" about Kenmore Iron with LCD Temperature Control

debrockwell — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:46:44 GMT

I bought this iron from Kmart because I had a lower end model that just wasn't doing what I wanted it to do. I really loved the modern design and color of this iron! The iron itself is lightweight and extremely easy to use! I was surprised at how well it glides over the clothes. I was also surprised at how fast this iron heats up! It is well worth the price. Like almost any other Kenmore product that I have ever owned, I am happy with it. It has a powerful steamer also which I love!...

debrockwell says "The shark cleans well but streaks floors" about Shark Steam Pocket Mop Vacuum Cleaner (S350)

debrockwell — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:46:44 GMT

I really wanted one of these because so many people I know have one and everything I have ever heard about them has been positive! I decided I would buy one when Kmart had it on sale for a good price. There are alot of things I like about it. I really like how well it gets dirt up off the floor. Even after I do a regular mopping, I will go over the floor with the shark and there will be so much dirt left that it picks up! It is also really good at getting up dried on things, just run it over the dried dirt or whatever a couple times and it comes right up! What I don't like about the shark is how bad it streaks my wood floors! It streaks them so bad that I usually have to go back over them with a regular mop just to get all of the streaks off. I dont know if it is just the type of wood floors I have or what but it really does streak them bad! Other people I have talked to do not have this problem. I also don't like all of the parts that come with it for storage reasons. It is hard to keep......

londonteatime says "ProForm's Ab Glider is fun and effective!" about ProForm Ab Glider

londonteatime — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:42:04 GMT

I was looking for something that would help me work my core in a safe and fun way. I am disabled and have to be careful about the sort of exercises that I do. I've injured myself in the past without doing much! From what I saw of the Ab Glider on TV, I thought it would be effective and safe.

So far, so good! A friend helped me put it together and it wasn't really hard. (Follow the instructions, especially the tips!) It is a sturdy piece of equipment that looks like it belongs in a gym! In fact, when you use it, it works your sides just like a machine at the gym did for me, minus the addtional weights you could add.

Because I'm unsteady, it was a bit tricky to get on the glider. I realized, though, that if I hung on to the handlebars and knelt in the middle of the seat, it would remain stable and I could slide my knees to the sides when I had my balance. I also had to be careful to start out slowly or it would take off on me and I could fall!

All of that said, I'm really amazed by how much...

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