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The Mother of All Surge Protectors

Posted on21. Jan, 2010 by Mrs. Mecomber.

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Wow. Surge protectors are getting pretty spiffy these days. I saw this monster on sale at Buy.com. It’s called the Monster Cable MP HTS850 Home Theater PowerCenter!

I have a few big surge protectors– but not enough and definitely not one as beefy as this baby. It’s a very smart thing to buy surge protectors for [...]

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Dishwashers With Too Many Buttons

Posted on09. Jan, 2010 by Mrs. Mecomber.

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To keep the budget very trim for our kitchen renovation, I’m going to stick with the appliances I have. They are older, but are in good shape and I see no need to waste money on new ones when I am in desperate need of new plumbing and electrical! I’m at the point right now [...]

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Great Gift Ideas For the Home

Posted on21. Nov, 2009 by Mrs. Mecomber.

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I’m one of those women who LIKES getting housewares and appliances for gifts. I never liked chocolates, nor perfume, nor flowers (although I always like the intention behind them!). I do like the practical stuff, stuff that makes my kitchen and housework a little easier. So… *HINT HINT* to you(s) know(s) who(s)— check out this [...]

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My Bread Machine Broke AGAIN

Posted on16. Sep, 2009 by Mrs. Mecomber.

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I don’t know WHAT it is with me and kitchen appliances! They hate me! It doesn’t help that I *tend* to get the cheapo stuff– but I am getting better at that! Well, my one-year old bread machine broke, in same area as the last one- with the seal ring that holds the paddle at [...]

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Review of Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Coffee Maker

Posted on17. Aug, 2009 by Mrs. Mecomber.

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Our old Gevalia coffeemaker was having problems… the clock and the digital timer on the screen would suddenly start sputtering and blinking, and the coffeemaker would suddenly turn on or off, again and again. I suspect it may be my less-than-adequate power supply here (the kitchen still has no electrical power, and we are “borrowing” [...]