Featured Reviews
The Best Traveling Companion….Your Watch: iPod Nano Transformed
When A Watch Is Not A Watch iPod Nano - Gen6 From Our Readers: "Paul, You said to tell you when we find products that might qualify as a GreatStuffThatWorks product, well I've got one! When I travel I usually take my watch, my iPod and my exercise clothes so I can work off the stress wherever I go. Many times I wish I also had a small radio I … [Read More...]
Tech Update: New Verizon Fios DVR Grows Up and Gets A Face Lift
GreatStuffThatWorks TECH UPDATE: Verizon's First Sleek, High Capacity, Expandable DVR 01/28/2012 UPDATED: 02/28/2012. See FYI-2 at end Re: Front Panel Brightness Option If you're like us, HD has made DVR recording a constant decision. What will we delete, have we cleared it with the family and what's going to get dumped … [Read More...]
The Best Bluetooth Mobile Headset: Plantronics M50
Get Hands Free Without Disapointment From Our Readers: "Paul, I've had several Bluetooth headsets over the last few years and honestly, didn't like a single one. Either they lost their connection within a few feet, people I talked to couldn't hear me or if I was in a slightly noisy place, I couldn't hear them. I also wear glasses and all of … [Read More...]
Tech Update: Two New Philips LED Replacement Lightbulbs Shine
DEFINITELY GO INTO THE LIGHT Finally good looking, dimmable LED replacement bulbs for your home. For several years I've been testing and discarding the "new" LED standard lightbulb replacements for home use. They would tell you they replaced a standard 60 watt bulb on the package, heralding just a few watts of power usage. But once you … [Read More...]
The Best Home Ladder: Little Giant Alta One 17 & Megalite
A ROCK SOLID LADDER THAT ADAPTS TO EVERY JOB From Our Readers: "PG, I have 8 ft. and 4 ft. step ladders and a step stool. Every time I get up on the step ladders, I fear I'll have a fall. The 8 ft. wooden one feels loose, especially near the top and its heavy and awkward. The aluminum step ladder is light but feels like it would kick out … [Read More...]
The Best Coffee Maker For Even 2 Cups-Cuisinart DCC-1200
The World's Best Scented Alarm Clock *From Our Readers: "Paul, I've been through three coffee makers in the last three years. Some were expensive ($200+.) and some very cheap (under $50.00). None of them made good tasting coffee consistently and some required a training course just to operate. Why is it so hard to find a coffee maker that … [Read More...]
The Best Home Wireless Headphones-Sennheiser RS-120 & RS-180
One Headphone Does Not Fit All Reviewer: Paul Good 09/15/2011 From Our Readers: “Paul, my husband watches TV in bed most every night. For him, it’s a way to fall asleep. Unfortunately for me, the sound is a major cause of insomnia. He feels guilty about keeping me awake, so he falls asleep on the couch downstairs. That … [Read More...]
The Best Grill Cover-Costco Patio Armor
A Superior Grill Cover That Won't Turn To Dust Reviewer: Paul Good 08/30/2011 Cost: about $20.00 at select Costco stores From Our Readers: "PG, We love to grill and even in winter we shovel our way out to the grill for great steaks and chicken. But our grill cover self-destructs every two or three years. Either the sun turns it into … [Read More...]
The Best Canister Vacuums-Miele S5 Libra & S2 Delphi
Two Great Canister Vacuums That Never Give Up Reviewer: Paul Good 07/22/2011 From our readers: “Paul, I’ve gone through three vacuums in the last ten years! Some were ok at the beginning, but began to have parts break off or connections go bad in less than a year. I have a mix of hardwood floors and low to medium pile carpets. When I … [Read More...]
Best Digital Voice Recorder-Olympus VN-8100
I KNOW YOU KNOW WHAT YOU THINK YOU SAID......... Olympus VN-8100 Digital Voice Recorder Reviewer: Paul Good From Our Readers: “Paul, I’m a documentary producer and do a lot of in person interviews. I’ve just lost my portable tape recorder and need a replacement. Sound quality is very important and ease of use in the field is … [Read More...]
CanoScan 9000: The Best Photo Scanner To Preserve The Road Taken
CanoScan 9000F Flatbed Photo, Slide and Film Scanner Reviewer: Paul Good 04/28/2011 From our readers: “Paul, I’ve got a bunch of photos sitting in the same envelopes they came home in. I’ve maybe seen them once in the last 20 years. With my new HD TV it would be great to re-live times with our family, dogs and … [Read More...]
Best Water Saver Shower Head: Rohl BI00037
Change Your Shower Head, Change Your Life (at least your mornings) Rohl BI00037 (APC) Shower Head Video: How To Pick The Best Low Flow Shower Head The Short Story: About $79.00 in Polished Chrome (APC) To help you get a great price with a quality merchant, we also work to track that down. Click on any of the highlighted … [Read More...]
Best Toaster Ovens: Breville 800XL & 650 XL
TWO GREAT TOASTER OVENS THAT BAKE, BROIL AND MAKE TOAST WITH SKILL AND GRACE Today’s research request came from Alison R. of Wellesley, MA. “Paul, I’m fed up with the poor quality toaster oven I have... and now we have to open the door with a knife since the handle fell off! I’ve been looking for a new one for almost a year, but … [Read More...]
Best Flushing, 1.28 GPM Toilet:Toto Eco-Supreme
Today's subject is near and dear....... to the REAR. Why? Because today we're talkin' Toilets. Other than Dorothy's little dog in the Wizard of Oz, you may not have heard of TOTO. However, your water closet education begins here with one of the top quality manufactures of toilets in the world. TOTO is a highly respected Japanese toilet … [Read More...]
