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I was very intrigued when I saw the Weber Q grill. Had to have it. I have owned Charcoal and gas Webers in the past. I recently purchased a travel trailer, and had to have a portable for the RV.

Had previously used the "Grill and go" and was not impressed at all. If a man is going to grill, he needs fire down below. The first use of the new Q was on a boys camping trip with my church. Cooked 10 burgers with ease. Grilled 30+ hot dogs with out breaking a sweat. Have 2 camping trips on tap in the next 30 days. Looking forward to some serious food being grilled. Don't waste your time with the 14oz. torch bottles, except for emergencies or space.I purchased a universal adapter for a 20# tank. You get more consistent volume and higher heat. A definite must. Have ordered the cart and duffle bag as well. The Q has impressive space and TRUE big grill character while maintaining portability.

The clean up was easy as well. A piece of foil, shiny side down, and high heat for about 15 minutes does trick after cooking a large volume. Otherwise a grill brush during preheat will take care of debris.

Flat griddles, and "non-stick" closed grates have no place in true fire grills. Seasoned cast iron grates are the way to go.
I look forward to many camp meals being grilled to perfection, for many years to come. "Q" ON!!!

This is my third Weber grill and first ever gas grill. I've been considering a gas grill for more convenience during the week, but didn't want one that took up much room. The Thermos and Coleman portable models that have come out in the last year interested me at first, but really just seemed to be outdoor grillpans/griddles. Then I saw the Q...

The Q is a good looking, stylish grill. Added to that are clever design features (folding trays, ultra-light composite shell), a high quality regulator, and a cast iron cooking grate that weighs more than the rest of the grill. Weber has also designed accessories that add to the functionality of the Q. Out of the box, assembly is a breeze. A useful Owner's Guide and a nice recipe card booklet are provided.

I've cooked one meal so far. The food cooked evenly across the whole surface. Once it was preheated, the medium gas setting was plenty to keep the heat up. I was very impressed with how well it cooked. Also, don't be fooled by the thought of a portable grill being small -- the Q can handle a lot of food. I had 4 sausages and 12 large shrimp on it and there was plenty of room for more.

As a longtime dedicated charcoal guy, I find that gas grilling just doesn't provide the same flavor. But the Q has won me over for quick, clean, and convenient weeknight cooking. The idea of being able to take it on the road adds to the value. It may even prove to be a handy double-burner for weekend barbecues. Thanks, Weber, for another great grill.

(Update: I've now grilled potato planks, chicken breast, pork chops, pizza, polenta, pinwheel skirt steaks, garlic bread, eggplant, mushrooms, and beef skewers. All have turned out pefectly. Can't say enough about the cooking grate and evenness of cooking across the entire surface.)

Purchased the Q at Home Depot. Removed the propane tank guard/holder so the wider tanks would fit. Can do no wrong! Setup and startup are amazingly simple. The only complaint is not purchasing it sooner. It's crazy to see all of the 5-star ratings, but it's really true.

I have had this fan since April, couldn't have lived without it. I have slept with the fan blowing me on low the whole summer, because the Vornado low setting was as strong as my last fan's high setting, that's scary.

I like the subtle quiet hum the fan gives off as a noise, not distracting at all, I have the fan 6 feet away from me and I still sleep like a baby. So get this fan--it is the most durable sleekest best "coolest" fan on the market.

We have a 65 year-old home with poor circulation in the 2 upstairs bedrooms; they're always 5 degrees warmer in the summer and 5 degrees colder in the winter than the rest of the house. A heating and cooling company was going to charge almost $1,000 to put booster fans in the ductwork. Out of desperation (and I'm a cheapskate also) I bought 2 of these 610W Vornados, and placed them over the floor ducts, and Viola', it fixed the problem (3 degrees better, anyways).
My Mom has had the 500 series fan for about 10 years, but it doesn't circulate nearly as much air, and the bearings don't have a lifetime guarantee like the 610W, and, sure enough, they finally failed this past summer... So the 610W is well worth the extra $15 or $20 bucks to get better airflow and lifetime bearings.
Our rooms are 12' x 12', and this fan does a great job; I suspect that, if you have a larger room, the 750 series would do a better job than this one.
Another side benefit of the 610W is just enough background hum with the fan running (24/7 in our home)to block out the constant traffic noise from the major highway we live off of: the kids sleep much better now. This is truly a great product!

Ok, ok, enough of the clever banter. I like this fan a lot--got one here and I couldn't be more pleased. I use this for cooling the bedroom or office upstairs, because the AC in summer just can't compete with the Delmarva sun and lack of trees in our area. It's relatively quiet for the amount of air it moves--"Vornado" is a really good name for the vortex movement and torrent of air moved by the deep chassis design of this fan.

I had one of those fans on a stand that move around, but this actually seems to move more air, amazingly enough. I've had no trouble with long hours of use, and the design is simple and unobtrusive. If you are a fresh air fiend like me, you'll be pleased. I was, and am.

For this price, I could not imagine a better deal. It's sturdy, attractive, and the drawers are a bit crooked but super-deep. It's exactly what we needed for a large urban kitchen with no counter space. I love the bottle rack on the side but mine did not come with the knife slot/rack thingie that you see in the picture (go figure). The assembly is not that hard or anything, and it was a nice teamwork activity for the two of us. Be sure to search for online discount codes for target.com; we did and it covered the cost of tax+shipping!

I was skeptical that a piece of put-it-together-yourself furniture at this price could make for a highly functional kitchen work surface. However, this cart is large, substantial, sturdy, and provides tons of storage. It is high quality where it counts: the metal frame and shelves are heavy-duty, the top is solid and has a nice finish, and the castors are smooth and lock securely (I use it as a stationary work surface, and it stays put). The drawers aren't of amazingly high quality, but I have stored items in them that I don't use every day, and they are sizable and function perfectly well. And be prepared to spend at least an hour on assembly. These are minor complaints though-- I am highly impressed with the quality of this cart. It is a super value. If you need some extra work and storage space in your kitchen that is solid and functional and don't want to invest hundreds of dollars, this item will do the job for you.

This is by far the best buy I've made since we bought this house 5 yrs. ago. The compliments do not stop. The Elegance is extrodonary. I was very skeptical as I had already ordered and pd. for then showed my husband, was he ever 'Doggin' me for this DUMB idea , well after he put it together he was amazed, [he is a contractor] so that tells all. Its a great addition and helps with organizing. Pat in Fl.

Consumer Reports once rated the Bunn coffee maker poorly. When they described how long it took to heat the water I could see immediately that a bunch of idiots were conducting the test. They obviously knew nothing about preheating. It takes me only 2 to 3 minutes for a full pot of coffee and that saves much time over competitors. The pot is warmed just right and is easily cleaned.
The only complaint I have about Bunn is how difficult it is to separate their filters. Is there a way to do this easily?

I have owned this model since 1988. It is still going strong and makes superior coffee in record time. Why let the coffee get stale overnight when in less than 3 minutes you can have FRESH coffee! Highly Recommended

We won't buy any other coffee maker....but only practical if you're a household who runs a coffee bar type atmosphere, i.e. lots of guests who because of the Bunn, won't have to wait over three minutes for their cup of coffee. We've had at least five of them over the years...some last as long as seven years, some only three or four..but compared to the Mr Coffees, etc. that's a long time!

This grill has amazing qualities for such an inexpensive item. I have found it easy to use and extremely convenient. While it is a bit heavy, it is easy to move around with the sturdy wheels. The cleaning is easy and the pop up mechanism works easily. Overall, it works great and is small enough to travel with that it does not become overwhelmingly cumbersome. You'll need a truck or mini van to transport. Great for the beach, park and camping. regular backyard use does not cut it for this item. It was never intended for it to do so. Not enough space on the grill area. You'll love this grill.

I ordered this grill once I saw the price drop to $$$$ with free shipping (and the bbq tools bonus). I purchased it mainly for tailgating since I have a nice Webber for home use.

Setup
The grill was VERY easy to set up initially (it comes assembled, except for the wheels which were easy to attach). The side trays (2 of them) slide on and off easily. The gas canister (not included) attaches in two simple steps.

Use
The grill goes up and down by use of a foot pedal. It doesn't go down as easy as it goes up, but this could be me getting use to it. You light the grill through the use of a "sparker" button. You can also light it with a match and an extension wand. The side trays also hold the tools that come included (tongs, spatula, and grill scraper). The grill portion is about 2/3 of the entire grill with the flat griddle taking up the final 1/3. Grease dips along a channel into a collection jug.

Cooler
The top slides off for access. There are cup holders in the top of the lid (not very useful though). There is a drain plus in the side at the bottom. The cooler kept ice for over 24 hours in 90 plus degree heat. It held a bottle of wine, six beers, two steaks, two medium tupperware containers, and six bottles of water - with space left over. There is a bottle opener on the side of the grill.

Clean up
The tools that come with the grill are plastic (because of the non-stick nature of the cooking surface). The grill top itself comes off and can be cleaned in the sink (the back of it is unfinnished so I would not put it in the DW). The grease jug cleans easily as well.

Downside
(1) In windy conditions (like a parking lot for tailgaiting) you could have a tough time lighting the grill. There are holes in the back of the grill itself, bring the wind in. I turned the grill out of the direct wind and it lit well.

(2) Heat - now this could be the temp gauge, but it never showed the grill getting hot enough to cook (it shows three levels - warming, cooking, and too hot). It was always on the high-end of warming. Now the food coooked fine (two thick steaks and some roast potatoes), and this could be me getting used to the grill, but I wanted to mention it.

(3) Weight of the grill. With a full cooler the grill is heavy. It has two side handles (and a pulling strap), but it was tough getting it in and out of the back of our minivan.

Overall - I love this grill. We went to the Springsteen concert the other night and had a half dozen people come up and ask us about it - someone thought it cost $$$$. The guys across from us had the same grill without the cooler and were jealous of the cooler.

This grill totally rocks! If you ever go tailgating, this grill is perfect! It couldn't be easier to use and the cooler right underneath is perfect! Be careful with the drip bottle though. It is plastic so you'll need to put some water in it before you start cooking or the drippings will melt it. Otherwise, rock on!

We moved into a new house and ordered this table set for our kitchen, a new entertainment center, and a bedroom set. The table set was the first to be shipped and the last NEVER TO ARRIVE. According to tracking our table has and still is sitting at Dulles Airport (15 minutes from us). Target has failed to address the shipping company, acknowledge any wrong doing or return any money. Never will we shop with Target again. A complaint has been filed.

My husband and I just got married after both graduating from college. We both lived in furnished apartments until now, so we had to spend a lot of money on bedroom and living room furniture. We decided to get something cheaper as a kitchen table until we saved up more money to get something better. This table is really nice. It doesn't look at all like we cheaped it out (and I'm a furniture snob). It's solid wood and we really like the honey oak color. We don't plan on trying to replace it with something nicer. It looks just as good as things we looked at in nice furniture stores. This is a pretty set. We wish we could find a solid wood entertainment center and bookcase for such a great deal. As other reviewers mentioned, the box is HEAVY. Poor UPS guy. It does take a while to put together the chairs, but I doubt it could be any simpler and still be as sturdy. If you want some advice, buy this set. No one will know you didn't pay that much for it.

As first time home-owners, we're swamped with the amount of furniture it takes to fill a new home! We're looking for inexpensive (but not cheap) furniture and this table fit the bill! We bought it for our kitchenette, but liked the look so much it is now in our formal dining room until we scrap up enough money for a formal dining set. We love the style, the quality of wood (no particle board or wood overlay - it's solid!), the color, etc. Assembly was easy, delivery was excellent - I highly recommend! I'm going to buy the matching wine table now, too!

I purchased this in Target after seeing how sturdy it was in the store. I wanted to able to store my external monitor and keyboard for my laptop in the laundry room and then easily roll it out to the dining room when I had to work from home. It works well, especially for the price, and the hooks even hold the cables out of the way. There's plenty of space for a 17 inch monitor. I'm giving it 4 stars, because I had planned to turn the shelves upside down for the keyboard and misc. storage; however, the tubes on the corners are slightly coned shaped so that when the shelves are installed differently than the picture, the cart is not as sturdy. I decided to be safe and adapt.

I BOUGHT THIS CART ABOUT A MONTH AGO FOR MY KITCHEN IN MY NEW APARTMENT. IT WAS SO EASY TO PUT TOGETHER, AND IS STURDY!! IT ALSO HAS PLENTY OF SPACE TO PUT OTHER ITEMS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS ITEM TO ANYONE, IT'S WORTH IT!! RASHELLE

Very attractive cart looks more expensive than it is. I get lots of compliments on it from visitors, and most think I must have bought it at a speciality store in the area. I have an older, large microwave and it fits with no problem. Shelves are spacious, too: I use the second one for coffee maker and toaster, and put a cookbook and canister on the bottom. Freed up lots of counter space. I like the utility hooks, too. Only complaint, a small one, is that the wheels still can slide rather easily when locked if the cart is bumped. Not a big problem if you aren't a klutz like me, or if you use the included plastic feet instead of the wheels.

Early this year, I was shopping for a mini book lamp. I had only two choices:
1. Zelco "itty bitty" Book Light
2. Petzel E44p Headlamp.
Researched both products. Finally, decided Petzel E44P was the one for me based on reviews and the overall product specs . I purchased two Petzel headlamps and I'm happy that I made the right choice.
Petzel:
- Small, portable and powerful
- Light, Stable, Comfortable and Powerful lamp
- Handy Utility Lamp -
- Night Reading - Excellent
- Offer great lighting when you are working in a tight spot.
- Petzel E44P became my essential survival tool during the GREAT Blackout 2003!
- Pay more - Priceless for a Rock Solid Product
- Battery Perfect Size
- Powerful LED lamp vs. standard yellow light
- Long Lasting battery - The batteries are over 6 months old and it is still going strong.

Cons: Closing the battery lid was not easy.
On/Off switch could be better.

This is a nearly perfect headlamp.

Positive points:
1) Best battery life of any headlamp that I've seen. LED lamps, low power consumption, etc. mean that it easily gets 100 hours per set of batteries.
2) Lightest, most comfortable headlamp on the market, especially for daily use and/or "in your pocket, when I need it" use.
3) Terrific as a "go put the dog out" or "reading in bed" light.

Bottom line: it's really cool; works great, can be packed away, and used as a hand lamp...get one. You'll love it.

Minor caveats:
1) There's a little warning slip in the package, but in case you miss that: to avoid unpleasant surprises, DO use two hands to take it off, so the rear pad doesn't jump off the back of your head and hit your hand.
2) It's not waterproof, and not as secure as some of the higher-end sport headlamps. Therefore, when pursuing physically vigorous activities, you may want a headlamp that is a little more secure. This is fine, however, for jogging, biking, reading in bed, etc.

I purchased my first Zipka as a stocking stuffer for my husband, HOPING he would use it. It gets used all the time! Taking out the trash, in the workshop, as a book light, around the house and of course Camping! My whole family has since purchased them. The battery lasts forever and its a great way to tend the fire or cook without having to set up a lantern or other light source. Its light weight and durable too. Even my small cousins have them and they work great!

I've had my eye on the Samantha collection entryway shelf and bench at PB for a while now, but after seeing this at Target I changed my mind! My husband and I purchased this and two of the matching cabinets and assmebled it all in a couple of hours, it is very easy to assemble!! There was no need for wood glue and only a couple of times did my husband ask me to hold one part still while he attached another. The construction of this piece is very solid and it looks great!! I only wish there were more pieces in Target collection, so I didn't have to spend the extra money at another store (although, after checking several places there are more expensive pieces from other places that coordinate almost perfectly with these!). We did buy this at the $96 sales price, but I would have also bought it at the regular $129 price, since the PB stuff was going to be $449.

Jazzed up the bench with two fireplace pillows, for seating, and replaced the original hooks with more decorative ones. Also added a decorative golf pillow, (my hubby loves golf), and an old-fashioned golf cap, hanging on one of the hooks. The mudbench adds character to our entryway. Just use the imagination. For spouses who think this is not a practical item??? A breifcase, golf clubs, groceries,coats and the mother-in-law can sit on the bench itself. Very practical! A really neat piece of cheapy furniture, that doesn't look "cheapy".

I have been looking at this piece for about a month. I am a single mom and I put this together all by myself in under an hour. Very easy, well written directions. All the pieces fit together like they should. I love this bench. I have put it in my son's Playroom .They hang their gameboy cases and hats on the hooks and we have stored quite a few of their overflow toys inside the bench. They love relaxing on the bench and playing their gameboys. I added a cushion to the benchseat which looks awesome.
This bench is very affordable and well made,plus it looks great!!

I bought these glasses about a year ago, when I was shopping for stuff for my first apartment. They are wonderful! They are really durable and a great color! They are also great if you do not have a dishwasher. In my tiny apartment, there isn't any room for one, so I have to handwash all my glasses. They are really easy to clean. I can easily get my hand and sponge inside to wash them out.

I purchased this glassware to compliment my new Corelle Festiva dinnerware in Cobalt Blue and they match perfectly! This would compliment the Mikasa Garden Poetry and be stunning. The color is consistent & there are no "waves" or "bubbles" in the glass. I bought two sets and they are all flawless. The sizes are realistic for everyday use. They have that expensive, fragile look but have enough weight to not tip over easily. The mouth of the glass is generous enough to wash easily by hand. I have been buying glasses for 37 years and have never found a finer value.

We received these glasses as a wedding gift and we love them. They are very durable, easy to clean and the color blue is incredible. I would recommend this item for anyone who needs to buy a gift. I have one set and will buy another.