Duraflame Livingston Portable Heater, 10HM2273-W505

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Product Feature

• Comes fully-assembled and ready to heat
• Built from solid hardwoods and real wood veneers
• Uses 6 infrared-Quartz heating elements ? heat exchanger: copper alloy ? uses standard 120v, 3 prong ground outlet ? heat output: 5,200 btu ? rated power: 1,500-Watts, 12.5 amps ? infrared heating elements lifetime is over 20k hours
• Classic traditional design features: -beveled edge and molding detail -decorative accent onlays
• Concealed furniture quality casters roll in any direction

Product Description

Livingston infrared-Quartz heater.

Duraflame Livingston Portable Heater, 10HM2273-W505 Review

Hi, My name is Eric. I have thought about getting one of these infrared heaters for the past couple months now. I live in Southern Indiana, in a well insulated bedford stone home. We have right at 1000 sq. feet. Our main source of heating is an electric heat pump, with baseboard heating as a supplement. I am a Realtor, so I see a lot of homes and I thought if this heater would work for a home it would be mine, because of the size and the great amount of insulation I have. For people that don't know, Bedford stone homes are very solid, and in most cases well insulated. I did my research on these infrared heaters. I have probably read through hundreds of reviews trying to find the best heater. What I found out was that for every heater out there your probably going to find a few bad reviews. People have to understand that every home is different and what works for some might not work for others. Main things you have to take in to consideration is the amount of insulation, celing heights, and amount of sq. feet you are trying to heat. Instead of me telling you all the different sites out there that I went to, I'm just gonna tell you what I found out. Even the more expensive brands like Comfort furnace and Eden pure, who sell over $300. dollars have some very bad reviews. My office has an Eden pure and it heats my particular office which is 15 x 13 with an 8 foot celing and on the second level. It will not heat the entire upstairs, which includes a hallway and three other offices.(less that 1000 sq. feet. I think this brand is way over priced. I came across the Duraflame Quartz heater. I liked how simple it seemed. No high, medium, or low. Just turn it on and set your degrees. Plus it came in at $212. So I went with this one. I ordered it on a thursday night and it came the next friday.(which was 3 days ago. 12/16/11.) I unboxed the heater and it looked great. Big in size but very impressive. I plugged it in and only smelled the burnt plastic smell for 10 minutes. Which every infrared heater on the market will tell you that you might smell this smell with the first few uses. With the first two nights of use, the temps. got into the high 20's. I set my home thermostat to 66 degrees. I set my thermostat on the heater to 74 degrees. My heat pump has not kicked on one time since I turned the heater on. The home thermostat has not dropped below 70 degrees. This unit has absolutely amazed me so far. Every inch of my home is warm. The g/f and I love this heater. I am not too worried about when temps get in the teens and even colder because I can turn this infrared heater up another 15 degrees or so. The unit gets the home to a set temp and then shuts its self off untill it drops a couple degrees below the set temp. I definitely recommend this heater. I could not be more happy with my purchase. As far as energy savings, I can't say yet. But I know it takes less energy to run this heater than it does my heat pump. So I'm sure I will be satisfied when the bill arrives. THIS HEATER IS WONDERFUL.

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L'EQUIP Nutrimill Grain Mill

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Product Feature

• 20 Cup capacity grain mill that keeps all the vitamins and nutrition in every batch of flour
• The world's first variable texture control mill for creating fine or course flour
• Grinds non-oily grains with precision grain feed control; No gumming, no overheating, no jamming, no hassle
• Multi-channel air flow for better motor cooling and longer mill life, self cleaning milling chamber that is easy to use
• Limited lifetime warranty

Product Description

Why mill your own flour, when it's so readily available? Commercial mills remove 30 percent of the wheat kernel, removing the most nutritious part of the grain to make white flour. Commercially milled flour also removes all of the wheat germ oils to prevent it from going rancid and preserving the flour's shelf-life. Ninety percent of the nutritional value of the wheat berry is contained in the wheat germ. Wheat germ oil has almost no shelf life and becomes rancid very quickly. Rancid oil is a carcinogen; government health regulations require the removal of the wheat germ oil from all commercially milled flours to ensure safety. Milling your own flour not only ensures that your flour is as nutritious as it can be, it has a wonderful taste that is lost to commercially made whole-grain flour. Whole grains are important for numerous reasons: strokes, heart attacks, clogged arteries and cardiovascular problems can be prevented when whole grains are eaten regularly. The L'Equip NutriMill is a wonderful way to add nutritious grains to your healthy diet. With it's 20 cup capacity, variable texture control, quiet operation and easy to use self-cleaning milling chamber, you're minutes away from that first batch of fresh-baked bread.

L'EQUIP Nutrimill Grain Mill Review

This review was originally posted to <...> by Mike Avery

I've owned a Nutrimill, a Whispermill and now own a WonderMIll and a KitchenAid mill.

I started with the KitchenAid mill. I really like it for a number of reasons. I like that it extends the use of my KA, and that it was cheaper than the rest of the mills. Also, I like being able to produce cracked wheat and rye chops. In both cases, you want the grain lightly broken and still identifiable. In "The Bread Builders" the authors joke that when you make rye chops, you want three pieces out of the mill for each two that go in. Pretty much true. However, the down side is that it's difficult to produce finely milled flour. Like othes here, I use the two pass system.

Which is what led me to the WhisperMill. It ground grain very finely and had little in the way of adjustment. It went from very fine to very, very fine. No cracked wheat. No rye chops. And, it seemed that the flour quality wasn't as good for bread making purposes as I wanted. However, it was able to make flour in a single pass and could be used for extended periods of time.

That led me to buy a NutriMill because of its advertized and much ballyhooed wider range of settings, a larger hopper, and the claim that it was able to handle starts and stops with grain in the hopper, which the WhisperMill does not handle. Sadly, the wider range of settings is not terribly releavant. Instead of going from very fine to very, very fine it goes from fine to very, very fine. No cracked wheat, no rye chops, and still the breadmaking characteristics of the flour seemed lacking.

When I sold the bakery, I sold the NutriMill and sent the Whispermill off to be overhauled - employees had turned it off and on with grain in the hopper a few too many times. By this time, the Whispermill company had died and been resurected as Wondermill, so now my mill is the essentially identical wondermill. Same comments apply as to the WhisperMill.

The Whisper/Nutri.Wonder mills have larger hoppers than the KitchenAid and can be used pretty much continuously. In baking classes, I've seen a friend grind as much as 25 pounds without stopping, except to empty the output hopper. I think some people have modified their Wondermills to feed into a trash can sized hopper.

The common thread through the Whisper/Nutri/Wonder mill is that they are all micronizer mills. The grains are sent into spinning wheels that are turning at around 45,000 rpm and the grain explodes into powder.

This has implications. A number of implications. First, the output is homogenous. If you grind grain with a KitchenAid or similar maill you can sift out the bran and make whiter flour, Your flour will have flecks in it, which I find attractive. You cannot do that with micronizer producd flour, the particle size is far moreconsistent.

Next, the micronizers produce more damaged starch than steel or stone wheels. Heartland Mills says, "When wheat is milled into flour some of the starch granules in the endosperm are broken. This damaged starch absorbs much more water than the undamaged granules. If too little damaged starch is in the flour, it will be difficult to mix normal to high-hydration doughs. If there is too much, the flour will exhibit high absorption, but the loaf may flatten at the end of proofing as the excess water is released. In between these extremes, as damaged starch increases, absorption will go up, but at the expense of extensibility and overall dough strength."

Yin and yang. Black and white. Teeter and totter. Sweet and sour. Most things need a balance to work well. Most of the people I know who use mills to grind their own flour look more at nutrition than bread quality. They tend to serve bricks rather than well risen loaves. And the micronizers do support that pretty well. My observations of contemporary America is that few of us seem to be malnourished.

However, I know that some people are concerned about trace mineral deficiencies. Minerals are not depleted in the whole grain flours sold on the shelves. Some people are concerned that whole wheat flour goes rancid quickly after milling. To some extent that is true, but I am not convinced that is significant if you buy flour from a merchant with quick turnover of their stocks.

Other people feel freshly ground tastes better. I won't argue that point, as there is no disputing taste.

The bread making characteristics of the stone or steel wheel mills seems to be higher than from the micronizer mills. However, the steel and stone mills have issues too. The KitchenAid is limited as to how much it can make in a single run. The KA's motor will get hot. Like other posters, I make flour in two passes. I will grind as much as 5 pounds, let the mixer rest, and then make another pass. This is OK for home use... mostly. Steel and stone mills such as the Retsel and Sampo are considerably more expensive, but are said to produce much better flour, and can make coarsely ground grain as well.

You can find Retsel and Sampo dealers on line, check Google or bizrate.

If you have a micronizer mill, you can work with your recipes to get the best results you can. First, be patient. Let the flour absorb the water. My 5 minute knead, 5 minute rest and 5 minute knead regimen works very well here. These breads really benefit from the use of vital wheat gluten. I use about 5 or 6% as a baker's percentage. If you go much higher, the bread can acquire a gummy texture that most people find objectionable. I suggest using an American organic vital wheat gluten, such as Bob's Red Mill as the Chinese gluten has been contaminated in the recent past.

Hope that helps,

Mike
=== UPDATE OCT 2011 by NOYB ===
I am the person who REposted Mike Avery's review of the Nutrimill (Mike's review was orignally posted on the forum thefreshloaf.com on Nov 2007). I found Mike's review immensely helpful and am glad that so many others have also.

I am a long time member of the baking forum thefreshloaf.com where I post under the name "subfuscpersona".

Mike Avery's review of the Nutrimill was part of a more extensive discussion of grain mills for the home miller. The link for this discussion is <...>

As "subfuscpersona" I posted my *personal* review of the Nutrimill on this discussion. Amazon does *not* allow me to review a product more than once, but I thought that future buyers might be interested in my experience with the Nutrimill as a supplement to that of Mike Avery. Interested readers should copy and paste the link I gave in the above paragraph to get a more complete picture from the original discussion on thefreshloaf.com.

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Cuisinart TEA-100 PerfecTemp Programmable Tea Steeper and Kettle

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Product Feature

• Removable stainless steel tea infuser; raise and lower to steep loose or bagged tea
• Programmable controls: 6 preset temperatures (for delicate, green, white, oolong, herbal and black teas)
• Adjustable countdown steeping timer; 30-minute keep warm option; 2-minute lift-off memory feature
• Cordless glass kettle holds 1 liter for tea steeping; 1.2 liters as a water kettle; perfect for homemade iced tea; removable spout filter
• Overheat and boil dry protection; dishwasher-safe removable parts; 1500 watts for fast heat-up

Product Description

Perfect Tea, Perfectly Easy!

Tea is a matter of taste, so Cuisinart introduces a new programmable tea steeper that lets tea lovers call the shots. Preset water temperatures ensure each variety of tea steeps at the proper temperature. A countdown steeping timer can be adjusted to increase or decrease steeping time according to taste. Or remove the stainless tea infuser to turn this tea steeper into a kettle by putting on the “kettle lid � on; and heat up to 1.2 liters of water fast.

The Cuisinart TEA-100 PerfecTemp Programmable Tea Steeper & Kettle is versatile, easy and adjustable - let us guide you with our pre-programmed settings, or call the shots yourself for an experience all your own. Your pot of tea has never been so easy or so good!

A Brief History of Tea

The origins of tea can be traced back nearly 5,000 years to a legendary emperor of China, an herbalist. It is believed that leaves from twigs he was burning floated into a kettle of boiling water. Thus tea was born and soon flourished throughout southern Asia. As trade routes expanded, tea made its way to the West, and today is enjoyed around the world.

The Health Benefits of Tea

Many teas are brimming with healthful benefits like natural vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Drinking any tea rehydrates the body, and its antioxidants may offer protections against a wide range of diseases. A cup of tea can be a gentle start to the day, a soothing mid-afternoon break, or a comfortable way to unwind and relax each evening � it all adds up to a healthy mind, body, and spirit.

Product Features

• 6 preset water temperature options ensure each variety of tea is allowed to steep in the proper environment necessary to bring out its unique flavor
• Steep your tea right in the kettle with our stainless steel tea infuser � it holds loose or bagged tea as well as your favorite spices, fruits and/or herbs to create your own blend
• Adjustable countdown steeping timer lets you decide how long to steep. Or use our recommended times, based on the tea type you selected
• 30-minute Keep Warm option and Perfect Memory feature keep your tea ready for refills
• Add ice, right in the kettle, for homemade iced-tea; freshly steeped, with your favorite tea
• Steep up to 1 L of hot tea, or use the Kettle Lid to heat up to 1.2 L of water in this cordless kettle for hot cocoa, oatmeal and more
• Recipe booklet for fun and delicious ideas!

Kettle

To heat up to 1.2 liters of water for cocoa, instant oatmeal or soup, french press and more �� faster than your stovetop � simply remove the steeping assembly from your PerfecTemp Kettle, add water, cover with the kettle lid, and select your perfect temp!

Tea Steeper

To release a tea � s unique character and its naturally aromatic flavors and health benefits, it must steep at just the right temperature for just the right amount time. The PerfecTemp Tea Steeper features our recommended preset times and temperatures for perfect results.

The Art of Steeping Tea

Great care is taken to create each tea � s unique character. When the temperature is suited to the particular tea, and steeping time is perfect, tea lovers can savor and appreciate all of tea ��s naturally aromatic flavors and health benefits. But remember, tastes and teas vary; you can always adjust to your personal preference. Enjoy!

Parts and Benefits

1. Kettle Lid for use when heating water without steeping, or serving iced tea

2. Steeping Assembly for use when steeping tea

   1. Steeper Lid turns to raise and lower tea infuser
   2. Tea Infuser Cover
   3. Tea Infuser holds loose or bagged tea
   4. Infuser Holder Tabs
   5. Infuser Holder

3. Removable Spout Filter

4. Stay-Cool Handle

5. Glass Kettle with easy-to-read water level markings

6. Power Base with 360 Swivel

7. Control Panel

   1. Power Button turns unit on and off
   2. Select Button scrolls through tea/temperature options and adjusts steeping time
   3. Temperature Start Button starts heating process
   4. Tea/Temperature Options:
      
      • Delicate (160 �F)
      • Green (175 �F)
        
      • White (185� F)
        
      • Oolong (190 F)
        
      • Herbal (200� F)
        
      • Black (Boil � 212 F)
        
   5. Time Start Button starts countdown steeping timer
   6. LCD Display counts down steeping time and Keep Warm time
   7. Keep Warm Button selects/deselects this option, and adjusts Keep Warm time

Simple Steps to Perfect Tea

Fill
Just add up to 1 liter of fresh water to the kettle. Place loose or bagged tea in the tea basket.

Time
Our recommended steeping time for the type of tea selected will appear. Adjust time if you like.

Set
Select one of our preset tea temperatures based on the type of tea you� re steeping.

Drop/Steep
Lower infuser into the clear glass kettle. Watch tea steep as time counts down in the display.

Heat
The Steeper � s 1500 watts quickly heats water to the exact tea temperature you selected.

Serve
Lift your cordless kettle off power base to serve. Features convenient Keep Warm and memory feature.

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Cuisinart TEA-100 PerfecTemp Programmable Tea Steeper and Kettle Review

I bought this after my Adagio Teas triniTea Electric 32-Ounce Tea Maker began deteriorating after about a year. I've been using the Cuisinart for about two weeks now, and I really like it compared to the Adagio maker. Below are my list of pros and cons (when comparing this to the Adagio.)

THE GOOD:

The Cuisinart tea maker is a very sturdy device (the kind Cuisinart is known for.) The carafe is very good, the spout does not dribble when it pours, and all of the parts seem to be made quite well. It is also quite easy to use; reading the directions are probably a minor necessity, but once you get the quick hang of it, it is very easy to use. () Fill your carafe and steeper. (b) Turn on and program the desired water temperature. (c) When that is reached and the machine beeps, lower the stepper (with a twist of the dial) and program the steeping time. (d) Once that time is reached and the machine beeps, bring the steeper back up and pour your cup. Lastly, I like that the "keep warm" feature not only keeps the tea at your selected temperature, but stops after 30 minutes (keeping in mind that the carafe still holds the heat for another 45 or so minutes, even when the burner is off).

THE BAD:

For all that, there are a few minor annoyances. First, unlike the Trinitea, which does everything for you (like a coffee maker), this machine requires a fair amount of manual attention when your tea is brewing. That is, the steeper doesn't extend and retract by itself, but relies on you to manually adjust it. This is only a minor annoyance, but it does mean that you can basically get the same results with buying an electronic kettle and an Adagio Teas 16-Ounce Ingenuitea Teapot, keeping the time yourself. (It also means that I can't just turn the machine on and do other things while it is brewing.) Secondly, while I love the fact that the "keep warm" feature shuts off automatically after a certain time, I'd love it if we had the option to choose how much time we wanted it to stay on for. I take my time with my tea, and 30 minutes is JUST too short for me to enjoy my customary 3 cups without having to microwave the last of them. Again, not a big deal, but something to consider. (Of course, the Trinitea nokt only doesn't have an automatic shut off feature, but the "keep warm" setting should read "keep luke warm" because that's what it does. So I can't complain too much about the Cuisinart.)

So, if you are considering a tea maker, I would strongly recommend this over the Trinitea (which several people have noted breaks down after a fairly short time.) This machine is sturdier, makes tea that is every bit as good, and does a good job of keeping it warm (for at least 30 minutes) after it is steeped. But just be advised that this is not an "automatic" machine that you can turn on and let do its thing; it does require manual adjustments of the steeper when it is making your tea. If money is an issue, you might just consider getting an electric kettle and a cheaper Adagio Teas 16-Ounce Ingenuitea Teapot and controlling the time and temperature yourself. But if you can spend very-low-triple-digits on a machine, this is a really good buy.

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Household Essentials StowAway In-Wall Ironing Board, White

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Product Feature

• Space-saving in-wall design in pre-finished white
• Two shelves to store iron and accessories when not in use
• 180-degree rotation for full access to board; accomodates left and right-handed users
• Board height is adjustable
• Ironing surface: 41-inch by 11-3/4-inch

Product Description

StowAway In-Wall Ironing Board

Discover the efficiency of the patent-pending StowAway In-Wall Ironing Board from Household Essentials. This easy-to-use board installs between the framing studs in your wall, so your ironing board stays out of sight but close at hand. Inside the cabinet are two shelves with all the space you need to tuck away all your ironing gear, from starch and spray bottles to your still-warm iron thanks to the heat resistant barrier on the deep upper shelf.

Things to Consider Before Installation

Select your installation location. For example, a laundry room, bedroom, or kitchen. The location chosen for the cut out needs to be free of all mechanical and electrical services. The inside width of the board housing is approximately 14.25 �� wide which will fit walls that are studded 16 on center. Choose which direction to have your cabinet door open. Make sure you have enough room for the board to swivel a full 180°. You� ll need approximately 60� � of clearance. Make sure you have an electrical outlet nearby if you have purchased the optional light kit. If you purchased the light kit, have an electrical line run to the unit by a certified electrician. An instructional DVD is included with your StowAway In-Wall Ironing Board for an easy installation.

StowAway In-Wall Ironing Board Features

The ironing board is what makes this StowAway irresistible; it rotates a full 180 degrees so you can use every inch of the board easily and comfortably from either the right or left. With a simple lift, guide and glide, you can adjust the board� �s height, providing an easy ironing experience for multiple users. Also included is a one-piece construction Nanomax cover and pad. The housing features two convenient shelves and a garment hook.

180 Degree Rotation

180 Degree Rotation

The StowAway In-Wall Ironing Board rotates a full 180 degrees; 90 degrees to left and 90 degrees to the right.

Adjustable Ironing Surface

Adjustable Board Height

With a simple lift, guide and glide, your board height adjusts approximately two inches for a more comfortable ironing experience.

Storage

Storage Shelves

The StowAway In-Wall Ironing Board features two extra deep shelves for storing your ironing accessories. The top shelf has a heat barrier to accommodate hot or cold irons. A convenient garment hook is on the inside of the door.

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Finished Quality

The StowAway In-Wall Ironing Board is constructed to the highest standards. Great for any room in the house, the timeless design will complement any d cor.

Optional Light

Light Kit

This optional light kit can be purchased separately and comes with a 35 watt halogen light bulb, adjustable arm, built in timer (15 and 30 minutes) and a 3-prong electric outlet. It is best to have this kit installed with the unit by a licensed electrician.

Pads and Covers

Replacement Pads and Covers

The StowAway In-Wall Ironing Board comes with a pad and cover. These replacement pads and covers can be purchased separately. Cover features a one piece construction with a thick fiber pad, bungee cord binding and nose pocket that allows for an easy installation and perfect fit. Fits most in-wall ironing boards with an ironing surface of 40 � l x 11.5� � - 12 � w.

Household Essentials StowAway In-Wall Ironing Board, White Review

Needed to replace our broken metal fold up ironing board and always kinda wanted an in wall unit. This one was cheap and seems decent. Fits in a 2x4 wall which wasn't really clear when I bought it. And the door can be mounted to swing from either side.

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