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Underwriter Labs certifies the safety and proper use of many products including small appliances. There’s one product that they won’t certify under any circumstances. The Turkey Deep Fryer. Check out this safety video from Underwriter Labs. Related Reading:

Never heard of Haier? We think you’ll be hearing from them a lot in the next few years. Related Reading:

One thing I’ve always learned about kitchen appliances is that you should never anthropomorphize them. They hate that. Related Reading:

One of the reasons to love front loading washers, is the potential for them to run quietly. Nevertheless, the Bosch washer currently in our test lab often sounds like a jet taking off. Manufacturers are working on the technology to make them quieter. Here’s a video from Samsung on how they are attacking the problem [...]

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Electrolux, known mostly for vacuums in the US is known in Europe for its premium appliances. This spring they are trying to make a splash here in the US with Kelly Ripa. Related Reading:

I realize that every job probably gets routine after a while, but some jobs probably get the juices flowing more than others. Here’s one that that keeps the juice flowing to all of us. glumbert.com – High Power Job So I did a bit of research, and hey its the real deal. YOU probably encounter [...]

We’ve all wondered, what really happens when we close the fridge door.   Thanks to modern technology, this old puzzle is finally solved.  Check out the video evidence. Related Reading:

 You know the phrase… Necessity is the mother of invention.  Well, this woman has been creative and resourceful in her invention.  I won’t be taking my washing machine for granted today.  Maybe our friends at bicycle.net would appreciate this too. Related Reading:

Sometimes, an ad is just beautiful… I might get my kids to help load the washing machine to do the laundry if such was possible. Related Reading:

If you’d like to see how the KitchenAid Artisan mixer looks in action before you buy, check this out and then check out our reviews of the Artisan Mixer and the Professional 600 Series. Related Reading:

If you have ever wondered how your television works, HowStuffWorks has just what you are looking for. They cover the basic technology in the back of your TV: the four parts, electron gun, steering coils, phosphorus screen, and steering coil. It’s so much easier to understand if you watch the video.

Invisibly small silver ions that eliminate bacterial growth that cause odor are the idea behind Samsung’s SilverCare washer. Channel 4 news in New York met with Consumer Reports who conducted a study on the washers. See their report here. Related Reading:

If you are in the market for a new, large refrigerator and you would like to get a custom, built-in look with standard cabinets, this just might be the fridge for you. Related Reading:

Many children enjoy collecting things- stamps, coins, baseball cards, dolls, vacuums–vacuums?! Yes, Kyle Krichbaum of Michigan has a collection of 165 vacuums including an antique Hoover model O worth about $10,000. He repairs and enjoys using his collection and plans to continue this hobby into his future. You can see him here: Related Reading:

If you want to have fun with your fridge and don’t want to spend close to $2000 for a digital photo frame, you can have fun for a whole lot less with Frigits. Check this out: Related Reading:

If you are considering buying a wet/dry vacuum for your garage, this video will give you tips and make some recommendations. Related Reading:

Some people are talented, creative and have too much spare time on their hands. Sometimes the result of that combo can be some pretty good music. Related Reading:

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Do you know how a vacuum is made? Pull up a chair and learn about it the way your 5 year old would. Did you ever get tired of dragging your old canister vacuum around the house? Well maybe what you need is a central vacuum. A central vacuum is to your handheld what a [...]

He has to be one of the most easily recognized pitchmen on TV. He does nothing. He’s the most bored, lonely guy we know and he’s been missing in action for months. But not any more. He’s back. They found him. Could it be this guy? I’d pick him just for his creative audition. Well [...]

Popular Mechanics compares with dry flour and wet kitty litter Black & Decker 18volt Pivoting Nose Cordless Hand Vac Dirt Devil Kone Dyson Root 6 DC16 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner – $149 at Amazon The impatient can order the winner. Seems like the only benefit of the conclusive loser is that you can get it in [...]

Watch video of a cool Wii Roomba hack. More very cool stuff. We approve. Related Reading:

From the makers of “Shaun of the Dead” comes this weekend’s hot buzz movie release “Hot Fuzz”. In a parody of American cop movies “Bad Boys”, the posters for this movie read “They’re bad boys. They’re die hards. They’re lethal weapons. They are… HOT FUZZ”. What on EARTH does this movie have to do with [...]