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        <title><![CDATA[Home & Garden - Reviews for Everything | SlySpyder.com]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[My vision for this website is to have reviews for everything. I noticed that review sites usually concentrate on a certain area, but what if you want to look for a different review? That s right, go to another website. This site will have everything you need over time.]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Tempurpedic Classic Mattress : Pros and Cons]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/417-mattress/244-tempurpedic-classic-mattress-</link>
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                                My husband and I were introduced to the classic Tempurpedic mattress while house sitting for a friend of mine. I was not expecting to like the mattress. I noticed over the week of sleeping on it that I was sleeping sounder through the night. I am a side sleeper and also noticed that I wasn't loosing circulation in my arms like frequently happens with the regular spring style mattress. 

During a stay at a local resort, we were offered the chance to upgrade our room to one with a Tempur mattress, which we did. Once again I had the same experience. The normal pressure you feel laying on a more solid spring mattress is so reduced by the Tempur, it is an interesting and for me a very comfortable sensation. 

We didn't order our Tempurpedic Classic for about another 6-8 months, just because of financing. We read a lot of reviews before actually ordering and so had a pretty good idea what to expect. We ordered our mattress direct from them so that we could take advantage of 0% financing option then offered, which was a much better deal than any local store. 

The Tempurpedic site mentions that when the mattress comes it will "gas off" for a couple days. We decided that we would put our old mattress in the living room and use it till the gassing was over. This was NOT a pleasant experience, and I wouldn't recommend this mattress to anyone that doesn't have the option to sleep somewhere else till the smell is gone. I believe our mattress smelled strongly for at least 10-14 days. 

There is no way I could or would have slept in there with that strong chemical smell. After that, I am always careful to wash sheets very regularly and now I do not notice any smell. 

I read a lot of reviews about people not liking how they "sank into" the mattress, one person felt like it was a "hot coffin". My husband and I have never had that experience. I tend to wonder if this style mattress is preferable to people that are not overweight? I wonder if that was why they had that experience... My husband and I weigh 150lbs and 135lbs respectively.

We have had our mattress over one year now, and I am still very pleased and glad we invested in it. I am a little nervous as to how it will age over time... only time will tell. 

The comments I read about owners trying to make use of the warranty were not reassuring, I just figure when it dies, it dies. As long as we get a good 12-15 years out of it, I will be happy.

Another thing I love about this is that since there are no springs, if myself or my husband roll over in the night, the whole bed doesn't respond. Our motions are deadened by the foam. 

Our home, built in 1910, runs on the cold side. We use a heated mattress pad which we only turn on in the winter. We only use it on the lowest setting, and turn it off as soon as we get into bed. Without the initial heating, it feels like an ice block in our chilly upstairs. Mind you, our room only has electric baseboard heat, so it is much colder than your average bedroom. Once in the bed it retains heat well and is very comfortable. 

Our house does not have any air conditioning and I was concerned about comments I had read about the mattress being hot. We have not noticed any extra heat in the mattress in the summer. 

I will update if any issues present themselves... 



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                <category><![CDATA[Mattress]]></category>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 21:06:27 -0500</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Super Sliders by Waxman | Felt Reusable Sliders | 2 1/2" x 9" | 7037: Great for moving heavy objects with ease]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/387-furniture/311-super-sliders-by-waxman-felt-reusable-sliders-2-12q-x-9q-7037</link>
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                                I got this to put under a pretty heavy computer center I just purchased. Comes with 4 pieces and I put 1 under each corner and it worked very well. Sometimes 1 would come out when I was pushing it across the room. But not a big deal. After it was all set it, I just left them in place. So I can easily slide it out when I need to access the back of the unit. I liked that there are so big, more surface area for larger objects.                ]]></description>
                <category><![CDATA[Furniture]]></category>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:47:36 -0600</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Honeywell HW-628 Enviracaire Twin Window Fan | Air Intake and Exhaust Setting: Fan for the Dorm Room]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/130-heating-and-cooling/268-honeywell-hw-628-enviracaire-twin-window-fan-air-intake-and-exhaust-setting</link>
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                                I had one of these fans for my dorm room while I was in college in North Carolina.  Towards the end of the summer when it was hot & very humid, it didn't seem to help with the temperature at all.  After the weather cooled down, it worked great to lower the temperature to a more pleasant place.                ]]></description>
                <category><![CDATA[Heating and Cooling]]></category>
                <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:57:17 -0500</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Beswick, Pig Wig Figurine,  Beatrix Potter: Cute Litte Oinker]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/131-decor/270-beswick-pig-wig-figurine-beatrix-potter</link>
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                                This is one of the many figurines now discontinued, that were made of the Beatrix Potter characters by the Beswick Company. 

Pigwig has been interpreted with loving detail in this piece. The colors she is painted in are gorgeous. When comparing to the illustrations in the book, there is nothing disappointing in the translation from page to ceramics. 

Now, if only they had made more of them, and they weren't so hard to find!

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                <category><![CDATA[Decor]]></category>
                <pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:38:27 -0500</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Honeywell HW-628 Enviracaire Twin Window Fan | Air Intake and Exhaust Setting: No Air Conditioning? This Product Definitely Helps]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/130-heating-and-cooling/268-honeywell-hw-628-enviracaire-twin-window-fan-air-intake-and-exhaust-setting</link>
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                                I bought two of these fans about a year ago to put in my kitchen window, and bedroom window during the summer months. I just got through setting it up for this summer. I have been very happy with them so far, and they still seem like new. I have read other reviews that said the fans are too noisy. I think when they are on the highest setting it is noisy, but you know, it's a fan! I have never seen any model that was silent on the highest setting. I find that this unit works well for me. I particularly like that I can intake, or expel air from the room, or (because of the dual control feature) both at once. Only thing that is weird to me is the "thermostat" knob, which other than turning the unit off or on, doesn't seem to serve a purpose. 

*Update 6/29/2010* 

Well, I deducted 2 stars from my rating. The motor that controls the left hand side of the unit just quit working last week :( I don't know what happened. The unit has been in the window, not received any unusual moisture or anything. The right side of the unit continues to work as it should. I am disappointed that a fan is about $50 would stop working like that. I will have to see if I have any warranty info, and will update with any developments. 

*Update 8/30/2010

I deducted one more star. The fan on the right side of the unit stopped working last week. Once again, no undue moisture or trauma occurred. I think a $50 dollar fan should definitely last longer than two summers. I am disappointed.  We still have one the one working upstairs, and no issues, but I wouldn't want to chance buying this brand in the future.                 ]]></description>
                <category><![CDATA[Heating and Cooling]]></category>
                <pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:19:32 -0500</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Misto Oil Pump: Save $ and Eat Healthy ]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/135-kitchen-and-dining/195-misto-oil-pump</link>
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                                I used to always buy cooking spray but I was always frustrated with the terrible alcohol smell it emitted as well as how expensive the little cans were. I decided to give the Misto a try and my husband and I have been thrilled with it. We only use olive oil in our Misto. We have been using it for about a year now and have not had any problems with it. Although the can is about the same size as the store bought oil sprays, it seems to last much longer. I also enjoy knowing that it is a pure high quality oil that is fresh and doesn't have any additives in it. We cleaned our Misto per the manufacturer's directions twice in the time we have owned it and it is a simple process. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who enjoys the ease of using a spray on oil. 

*Update* 

I have been using this Misto sprayer for over a year now. I still like it as much as when I got it. I have cleaned it a few times with warm, soapy water (per the instructions) and it still works great! The cleaning process is simple and insures full spray output.                 ]]></description>
                <category><![CDATA[Kitchen and Dining]]></category>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:45:17 -0500</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Sunbeam Herringbone Camelot Dreams Heated Electric Warming Blanket, Seashell Off-White: Versitle and snug blanket - not just for your bed!]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/388-bedding/190-sunbeam-herringbone-camelot-dreams-heated-electric-warming-blanket-seashell-off-white</link>
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                                My husband and I bought this blanket to keep by our sofa and use on cold winter nights while watching movies, so that we're not as tempted to turn the house thermostat up.

When it arrived I opened it and plugged it in to make sure the heating elements were working correctly. I was impressed that the blanket control has 10 different heating settings in addition to the on/off switch. The only thing I dislike about the blanket is that the fabric is really very thin which makes you notice the big wires running throughout the blanket. To remedy this I decided to slip the entire blanket into a cotton duvet cover (the wire connection simply emerges from the semi-open closure at the end of the cover). This small addition makes the blanket much more comfortable and stylish in my opinion, if you are using it in this way as opposed to traditional use on a bed where presumably you would have a layer of sheet between body and blanket. I am thinking a flannel duvet cover might be an ideal solution, and I will try that in the future. The price of the blanket was wonderful, we paid around $60, on Amazon. When we started looking at blankets, most of the models were $100 plus! That would have been definitely too much for a blanket this thin, but around the $60 range seems just about right.

Usage of the blanket is a breeze, simply plug in, set dial and relax. The blanket heats up quickly and evenly. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed blocking the chill out of the night air as we enjoyed scary movie night, and our circa 1910 home didn't have to have it's furnace gobbling up extra fuel.

[UPDATE] 4/2010

We have been using the blanket regularly, and we moved it onto our bed as our room seemed extra cold this winter. It is still working wonderfully and I am so glad we got it. I do still have it in the duvet cover, and I wouldn't like using it without that over it. Definitely a great buy. 

(Update 5/2011) 

Blanket is used all winter, and still works great. I still have it in the duvet cover. Guests like using it while watching movies just like we do.                 ]]></description>
                <category><![CDATA[Bedding]]></category>
                <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:55:15 -0500</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Plantation Patterns NAPA Collection | Metal Glider | Model # 117-938: Hours of Relaxation]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/390-patio-furniture/174-plantation-patterns-napa-collection-metal-glider-model-117-938</link>
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                                We had been looking for about two years at gliders. We were thinking of getting a wood glider, but I was hesitating because of the thought of the upkeep wood needs. Then I saw this little number, which was $50 cheaper than the wood model we had been considering. This glider comes fully assembled which is nice - instant gratification! 

This glider is also quite light so it was easy to load in our car and transport. I bought a seat cushion (the ones sold for wicker love seats) and a throw pillow for it as well; without the cushion I do not think it would be comfortable for extended periods. We love our glider, it is extremely comfortable for both my husband and myself (he is over 6 feet, and I am a little over 5.) I can even curl up on it quite comfortably and have been considering taking a nap on it. In conclusion a great, sturdy, comfortable and well built product - and affordable too!

[UPDATE] 4/2010

The glider has been out on our porch all winter. It has weathered it through rain, snow, sleet and high winds. I hosed it off the other day when I was cleaning up the porch, it still looks brand new and glides wonderfully. I am looking forward to another warm season of relaxing on it! Definitely worth the price, and SO glad we got it instead of a high maintenance wood model! 

(Update 5/2011) 

Glider has survived another cold and dreary winter. The weather has just about cleared up enough to put the cushions back out. I am still glad we bought this over the wood models.



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                <category><![CDATA[Patio Furniture]]></category>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:30:37 -0500</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Removable Propane Tank Gauge - Magnetic | Accu-Level | Hammerhead Products: Get a real Tank Gauge instead.]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/389-outdoor-cooking/173-removable-propane-tank-gauge-magnetic-accu-level-hammerhead-products</link>
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                                Don't waste your time.                ]]></description>
                <category><![CDATA[Outdoor Cooking]]></category>
                <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:28:28 -0500</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Kirkland Household Surface Wipes: ]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/386-cleaning-supplies/158-kirkland-household-surface-wipes</link>
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                                Handy cleaning wipes.                ]]></description>
                <category><![CDATA[Cleaning Supplies]]></category>
                <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:08:57 -0500</pubDate>
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