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Mariette's Housewares / Appliances Blog August 2006 Archive

By Mariette Mifflin, About.com Guide to Housewares / Appliances since 2005

Flash From the Past: GSW Opal Enameled Ware Pitcher

Wednesday August 30, 2006
Basic housewares of long ago, enameled ware water pitchers like this GSW Opal model could be found in many homes or guest rooms. Still practical today for bunkies or ... Read More

Beware & Be Safe - How to Guard Against Scams!

Monday August 28, 2006
Telephone marketing is on the rise these days and the risk of being scammed just keeps getting greater. A few simple guidelines can help protect you from scams and ... Read More

Escali™ Penduline Digital Wall-Mountable Scale

Saturday August 26, 2006
Not enough counter space is no longer an excuse! Getting started with food measurement and healthier meals is sometimes so difficult, we often grasp at any old excuse. ... Read More

Keep Knives Sharp & Ready

Tuesday August 22, 2006
Guest writer, Dan Mifflin explains the basic steps to using a sharpening steel to keep your kitchen knives sharp and ready for your next culinary task in Basic, Simple Knife ... Read More

Garbage Gorilla™ Lift - Helping You Tote Your Trash

Sunday August 20, 2006
Need help to get those heavy waste wheelers down a long driveway to the curb? Garbage Gorilla™ is a lift and transport system that attaches to your 2" vehicle hitch ... Read More

Every Home Needs a Basic Sewing & Mending Kit

Friday August 18, 2006
Did you pack a basic sewing kit for your college student? Just starting a home? A stitch in time...can save that first impression! A few basic ... Read More

X10 Mini Timer - Control Appliances & Lighting

Wednesday August 16, 2006
A programmable alarm clock and timer that allows you to control appliances or lighting for convenience and peace of mind. Read more about this X10 Mini Timer. Photo: X10 Ltd

Folding Tables - Fit for the Occasion!

Monday August 14, 2006
Planning a barbecue, family reunion, wedding or just having guests over for a buffet dinner? Folding tables are terrific for solving seating arrangements and food placements. And they're ... Read More

Covered Canner - A Basic Canning Tool

Saturday August 12, 2006
Process jams and jellies with this Covered Canner, just like Mom did years ago. Many of the basic home canning implements have not changed much over the years, and ... Read More

Soyabella™ Soymilk Maker & Coffee Grinder

Thursday August 10, 2006
For those who have milk allergies or just enjoy a non-dairy milk, the Soyabella is a convenient milk maker that produces delicious soya, almond or rice milk in 15 minutes ... Read More

Chill Out With a Café Glacé or a Super Simple Smoothie - Made Right at Home!

Sunday August 6, 2006
You can make a refreshing Café Glacé - Iced Coffee Beverage or a Super Simple Banana Smoothie right at home with a Tribest Personal Blender, and best of all, you ... Read More

Brush & Baste - Grilling Tool Set

Wednesday August 2, 2006
If you love to baste the meat when you're grilling or barbecuing, this tool set would be a big help....read more about the Brush & Baste Set by Progressive. Photo: © ... Read More

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