Get a Grip was put to the ultimate test by KUTV News. They didn’t want to stick around the bathroom to try it on a bathtub or shower. They convinced the News Station intern to take it out on a boat, even doing a little wake boarding on it. Will it really provide support or just pop off the surface and to let you fall flat on your face?
Entries Tagged as 'Hardware'
Get a Grip Safety Handle – Does it Really Work?
June 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment
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See What Yard Buffs are Saying About Awesome Auger
March 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Awesome Auger Test
The Awesome Auger is a product that you’ve likely seen on television doing amazing things like tearing through dirt and digging holes like crazy. The Awesome Auger infomercial leaves yard buffs and gardeners salivating at the screen as the Awesome Auger powers through yard task after yard task.
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See if Pro Caulk Works Like the Infomercial Claims
March 24th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Pro Caulk sure looks like a handy little tool that promises to make caulking jobs stress free. The Pro Caulk kit comes with 3 tools that are made from rubber-like, non-stick materials. You get a total of 12 smoothing angles. This allows you to choose the best edge for your particular project. Have a look at how Pro Caulk did in this video review. Also I’ve got some handy hints on how to get the best use out of Pro Caulk.
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Point and Paint Put to The Test in This Video Review
March 23rd, 2009 · 19 Comments
Point and Paint is a product that made me a little wary at first, only because I would never have the guts to paint an entire room without taping off anything. And they used that word “Revolutionary”. Oh here we go again! To be honest, I’m really getting discouraged seeing so many As Seen on TV products being total duds. How do these companies actually turn a profit? There are some good infomercial products out there but this definitely isn’t one of them… here’s why.
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Samurai Shark Put to the Test in This Video Review
February 14th, 2009 · 5 Comments
The Samurai Shark is a small, portable knife sharpener. It seems like a handy little gadget for anyone like me who has a drawer full of dull knives and scissors that need sharpening. It’s like a sharpening stone with two tungsten carbide blades. If you’ve been putting off getting your blades professionally sharpened and are thinking of getting this Samurai Shark you might want to reconsider…Here’s a really well done how-to video showing Andy sharpening up several different blades. He’s got his own technique for doing this.
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Here’s Some Answers to Common Questions About Forearm Forklift
February 13th, 2009 · No Comments
Forearm Forklift brings back all those memories of moving…all that back breaking work, pinched fingers and trying to move awkward, bulky items. Forearm Forklift are basically moving straps you put on your forearms to make lifting and moving larger items a little easier. Too bad they don’t work in all situations though. I was a bit surprised by this slightly corny video which shows two women just effortlessly lifting a large dresser full of clothes. Holy smokes. You go girls!
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“Engrave It” vs a Standard Engraving Tool – Which is Better?
February 12th, 2009 · No Comments
Engrave It is a pretty simple concept. The infomercial guru Billy Mays says, it’s suppose to be a fast, easy way to protect your valuables by adding a permanent label to them. Let’s see if it’s any better than a regular electric engraver you can pick up at your local hardware store. It’s kind of a sad statistic… Law enforcement professionals will tell you that 85% of the stuff stolen from your house, you’ll never see again. By engraving the back you can easily identify your stolen goods at the police station. Watch Sheriff Newkirk put Engrave It to the test and hear what he has to say.
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Do Twin Draft Guards Work? Well… Sort Of!
January 9th, 2009 · No Comments
Twin Draft Guards maker claims no more repositioning because it’s suppose to move with the door as it opens and closes. They also claim that because of the double air leak protection that it will seal out all drafts. Well, it sort of works that way. See what others are saying..
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Five Handy Hints When Using Hercules Hooks!
January 8th, 2009 · 2 Comments
Do Hercules Hooks really have herculean force strength to hold up to 150lb wall hangings? When Billy May tells us these things I’m wondering if we should believe him! I found some really important tips that you need to know! I know you can’t stand the suspense…:-)
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The Mighty Big Claims of Mighty Putty
January 7th, 2009 · 2 Comments
Mighty Putty has been around forever. The didn’t always sell it on infomercials though. Then some marketing genius came along and figured they could sell way more product through the annoying Billy May infomercials! There are so many mixed reviews on this product it’s not even funny. But here’s why Mighty works in some situations and not others…
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