Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Extra Long Suede Gloves (Pair) Reviews

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I bought these for my husband who barbeque's a lot. He's always complained about getting burned and that normal oven mitts just don't do the job.

He barbequed a "Bud bird" chicken and was very happy with the heat resistance of these glove. Then he lifted the pan off the grill and carried it into the house. About three feet away from the grill, the heat from the pan started to burn through the gloves.

So for a short time span, the gloves are great at resisting the heat, but the heat resistance for a longer period of time is not so great.

We didn't expect him to be able to hold super hot things indefinitely, but we were hoping that he could at least carry a hot pan 20 feet to get into the house.

The gloves are great at keeping the heat off his hands and forearms while grilling though.

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These are excellent gloves for both the grill and fireplace. They are long (18"), so they cover the entire forearm, and they are heavy duty (thick leather). Also, they are gloves, not mitts, and that makes a huge difference. Mittens give you no ability to grip or pick up items; gloves give you all the flexibility of, well, gloves!

My husband has used these everyday for both grilling duties and stocking his fireplace.

He is super picky about quality, and these meet his exacting standards.

The two 1-star reviews here are not based on this product, but rather on the manufacturer and the shipper. I hope those customers followed up, got their products, and then review the actual gloves.

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My husband used it. He said they are not for direct contact to any hot iron trays from the grills. They are to protect your hands and lower arms during grilling.

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These are essentially fancy leather welding gloves. Welding gloves have to protect you from being burned by spatters of molten metal, that cool almost immediately upon landing on a surface at room temperature. Cooking mitts, on the other hand, need to be able to hold a 400 degree object for many seconds without transmitting the heat. They also need to insulate even if they're wet.

I found that this glove, despite being well made and attractive, is no good for holding hot items. At best, it protects hand and arm while grilling, if you're using tongs, lets say, over a very hot fire. Just don't expect to be able to hold a hot pan for more than a couple of seconds before the heat is conveyed directly to your tender skin and you have to put it down immediately or drop it.

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I already owned a pair of these gloves purchased about 3 years ago. They were starting to get warn so I decided to replace them. I ordered them and was surprised when they arrived that I couldn't get my hand into them. The old pair fit fine. I measured them and they were 3/8 inch smaller. I contacted the company and they sent me a pre-paid mailer to return them. The gloves they returned to me were a tiny bit larger (maybe 1/16 inch) and I could get them on my hand with a bit of force. I will keep trying to use them and hope they will stretch a bit.

The company was great about trying to solve my problem but there was nothing they could do since the design of the glove had changed. They said they were going to pursue this further with the company that makes the glove. I hope they do because they are great gloves.

So, if your hands are on the small to normal size, these are great gloves.

Review of Pearl Mantels Newport Wood Fireplace Mantel Surround

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Not as wide as we anticipated. The measurement must be the top of the shelf. We had to buy additional trim to make it look right. Also recommend using liquid nail & clamps to secure the sides because the L brackets doesn't pull it tight enough so it leaves gaps. The liquid nail made it look like one piece.

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Reviews of All Black 4 Piece 22"H Mini Fireplace Toolset

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We had been using our old fireplace tools for our woodstove for years. When we switched to these shorter tools, I couldn't believe how much better they were. The tools are well made, very sturdy and perfect for our stove!

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Reviews of Pleasant Hearth Fireplace / Campfire / Chimenea Tongs

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Got this to use out at the fire pit. we were tired of using long kitchen tongs, that really did not work well. These tongs are Great, even better than I expected! Very heavy duty and great quality. I would highly recommend!

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It's a must have if you are an RV'r who loves a campfire.. Sometimes you need to rebuild those perfect wood burning structures to put out even heat.. Or if you are like me you need to set that burning log on top of the dutch oven.. this is perfect for just that.. It lifts the log up (With just a little muscle work on your part) and then it puts the log down. (Again with a little muscle work on your part.)

So... To be clear it does not "Lift Logs up" and then "Put Logs down" automatically... You do have to put a little hand, arm, and yes a little back muscle into it....If they could make it automatic easy 5 star.... But for comedy sake I give it only a 4 star cause my muscles ache. LOL

Cheap 18" 2-Hose Emerald Hookah w/ Briefcase

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This hookah is decent but there are a few very specific problems.

1. The pieces have a "cheap" feel to them, especially the seals

2. The neck seals which attach the hoses to the piece are strange, there is no seal on the hose itself which is simply wooden, but instead a removable rubber slip that goes inside the pipe.

3. The base of the vase is slightly imperfect and it wobbles a tiny bit.

4. Don't buy it for the case, it is a horribly cheap imitation of something much classier.

5. It can produce fairly thick smoke but only if there is enough coal and a good amount of ice in the base. The ice melts fast, possibly due to the small size of the vase.

6. One of the hoses has a manufacturers imperfection that makes it very difficult to pull through, needed replace.

Overall this model is slightly overpriced at 60 dollars. You would be much better off purchasing a similar model from a head shop or world market near you, where you will not have to pay shipping and handling and you may have the opportunity to inspect the pipe. It is not a bad piece and I will continue to use it and enjoy it, but having purchased it I wish I had shopped around more first.

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I have to say I purchased this product from the seller and it was perfect. Top of line product visually and performance. I highly recommend this product to all those looking for a Hookah pipe. "excellent work"

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Its huge! It was definitely a party hit! As a matter of fact, whenever we get invited anywhere, our friends request that we bring our new hookah! The carrying case makes it easy to move as well!

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Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a nice small sized, lightweight, cheap inexpensive, and good hitting hookah. Best part is it has two hoses so you don't have to keep passing it back and forth to a buddy...!

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I absolutely adored this thing. I left it at the frat house over break. The house was broken into and this was one of many things stolen. Pretty design, but lacks a certain quality craftsmanship.

Cheap Vickerman 25 Light Multi LED G40 Tinsel

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Good product, nice quality however I did buy some clear versions of these lights at the same time I got these colored ones. The clear have failed on me. I have to sit and play with them, see if I can get them working again. Annoying that i have to spend my time fixing them in the first place. But nice quality construction I will say.

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Review of Anywhere Fireplace Butane Refillable Firestarter_black

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I won't review merchandise unless it's awesome or abominable. This firestick is awesome, so far. We've only had it for two weeks, so time may tell. We've tried a few of the other firestartersthis one is the easiest to activate, is very reliable, has a solid feel, and has a cool look. You can pretend you're Harry Potterit has that wizardy feel to it! Haven't tried to refill the reservoir yet, but it looks simple enough. If you've had it with the cheap disposables, this is the one you get.

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Looks great, very nice construction, problem is: IT DOSN"T WORK! At maximum flame setting, I only get a flame 1/4" high, any setting less than maximum, no flame. Takes 4-5 clicks to light, usually, the piezo spark ignites the fireplace, not the flame, quite often in a big whoosh because the gas has been on for 5-10 seconds. Dangerous and ineffective, stay away.

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even adjusted all the way up,does not have a big enough flame. hard to get it to refill-seems like it won't take enough fuel.

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This is a review by Oscar Jaeger, husband of Lois Padawer. This piece of heavy equipment the manufacturer should provide a tow truck with each shipment arrived DOA. Well, not quite: it lit up once on every 20 or so attempts. Don't hold me to that number: it is not a guarantee but rather an estimate! Also, a lot of pressure must be applied in order to push the switch that is supposed to activate the flame, more pressure than many adults can manage to apply. Finally, the mechanism at the bottom of the lighter whereby the height of the flame is supposed to be regulated consists of a tiny screw that gets stripped after a few turns and thereby becomes useless.

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Much more substantial than any of the grocery store 'long matches' and so far appears to work well. Would have welcomed a slightly longer 'maximum flame,' but all in all a worthwhile acquisition.

Reviews of Hammered Metal Classic Coal Hod With Antique Brass Finish

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We got this coal bucket to use next to the pellet stove. We like it so much that we decided to convert our whole system to coal. Now my days are spent in the mine we made out back, digging coal out of the ground. I am getting short of breath more often, doctor says it is black lung. Kind of a pain, but totally worth it because of this nifty Coal hod that looks great near the furnace!

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Ok, so it looks like a gladiator helmet upside down...Love this, so unique and different. Very study and the shovel is super "cute" I know...cute?? Well it is!

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So maybe I was a little nieve. I wanted something that was good looking and functional. This is clearly designed for looks only.

That said, it still sits on my hearth, but only holds the lighter.

I had wanted a good looking ash carrier. This isn't the substitute.

The can is too small and the 'scoop' isn't usable. It's cast with a light wooden handle. Not designed to actually be used.

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The bucket is attractive and useful. It is well made with a heavy duty shovel that stores right on the bucket.my husband uses it daily.

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This heavy duty attractive and authentic looking hod looks great on our hearth. It is suitable for holding kindling or ashes.

Blue Rhino UF 3 Fold Black Screen Heaters Review

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What some call flimsy, I call lightweight. And I appreciate not having to wrestle with a heavy screen when making a fire. My fireplace itself is decorative, so, for my purposes, the simplicity of this mesh screen design works well. The screen came packaged in a lot of protective cushioning, too, and did not require assembly, so no problems there. I suppose if this screen gets rough treatment (though why would it?) that it might not last as long as some others that are more substantial. On the other hand, this screen also cost less than many, so I could afford to replace more often, too.

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I intentionally ordered bargain screens for some rarely used fireplaces. They're OK, but realize that they really are very light weight and cheaply made. Joints had come unscrewed and were in pieces right out of the box. Easily fixable, but... They'll probably serve the purpose, just a little disappointing.

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This thing falls apart right out of the box. It came slightly rusted, and any handling of the product whatsoever makes it fall apart further. I can't believe I paid for this. I'm taking it home today, and if it doesn't stay up, I'm returning it.

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I have ordered thousands of items in my lifetime, and bar none, this is the biggest piece of crap I have ever received. It is supposed to come completely put together, but when it arrived, there were no less than 10 little parts that had come off the screen assembly and one screen that was loose and all of its parts dangling. The first thing that happenned is that I cut myself on one of the screens because the protective side had come off. I was bleeding for quite some time. The second thing I noticed was the extremely poor quality of the material and assembly. I am very handy by nature, but even I had to give up trying to put this piece of junk back together again. Plus it was not worth it, even if I had put it together again, all I would have then had was a piece of crap fireplace screen.

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The good thing about this fireplace screen is that it has clean simple lines and is just three rectangular flat black panels. You'd be surprised how hard that is to find! I needed it to keep my small dog from wandering too close to our gas fireplace and it achieves that objective just fine. The down side is that it is of extremely light weight materials, not like heavy fireplace screens I remember from my youth. wouldn't stand up to anything heavy bashing against it, but it looks ok. More imported handiwork.

Cheap Bush Aero 46 in. TV Stand - Black

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This was perfect for the space that I had. No complaints. It was annoying to assemble, but for the price it was worth it. This is a solid piece of furniture.

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The package came as expected. It was a little difficult putting together but looks great once it's finished. Well worth the price

Cheap Long 11 Inch Fireplace Matches 90 Count

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I have a gas hot water heater that goes out when the wind blows, and I live in Chicago, where it blows often and with great energy. I think it is wind left over from Chicago Politics. Anyhow, the heater is located in a little closet that is hard to reach, and it's a long way from the little door to the pilot light. These matches were just the thing! They light easily, burn well, and they light the stupid water heater first time every time. If you want them to light a fire in your fireplace, I would think they would do that as well. They are long enough that the flame that bursts up from the charcoal lighter fluid you poured all over the briquettes will not singe the hair on your arm when you apply the fire. That in itself makes these a purchase worthy of the investment. You will not be burned.

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These matches are very useful for a variety of tasks, especially lighting little votive candles. They're very good matches.

Best Selling Guernsey Leather Storage Ottoman, Red Review

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The color on the picture on my Mac looks almost cherry red. As others have pointed out, the ottoman is actually more of a medium burgundy, which is the color I was looking for and thanks to the reviewers who mentioned this, I now have this very nice storage piece acting as a window seat in our study. It's very sturdy and came fully assembled and well protected in its shipping box. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because of the color issue, which worked out well for me but would not work out so well for someone looking for a "red" ottoman. For a "burgundy" storage ottoman in its price range, it's worth 5 stars, as it would not disappoint.

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The first ottoman I bought was actually an anniversary gift from my in-laws, and a very generous one! We loved it immediately; it took the place of a coffee table since we can't have the glass anymore with our infant son. I can't believe how much it holds and it's so easy to wipe clean. It's great. I bought another after getting rid of a larger piece of furniture and it serves as extra seating in our apartment. Really terrific!

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It looks exactly like the picture! I just got this the day of a party and it went over so well! It opens and closes smoothly and is more of a bench than an ottoman, which is exactly what I was looking for!

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I just got this storage ottoman today, It looks nice, but its not made of real leather. I m disappointed .

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Great quality. This item is listed as red but it is more oxblood or burgandy. I went by other reviews on the color because I wanted the deeper tone and not red. It is a beautiful, well made leather ottoman.

Buy Home Source Industries EH 7030 Rolling TV Stand, Beech

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You get what you pay for here; nothing flashy, but an effective little stand that's easy to put together. On the quality side, it's more or less comprable to O'Sullivan products.

I needed something tall so that my cable box and dvd player would be visible above a certain range. This stand looked perfect, as Amazon has it listed at 24" in height. However, when the package arrived, it noted that the stand is only 21". This actually renders the second shelf useless in my case. And there are a lot of other stands out there that I could have considered in the 18"-20" range.

Returning an item like this is more or less impossible, as disassembling and trying to repack it in the small container it was shipped in would take more time and effort than it's worth.

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This tv stand is attractive,gets the job done,and is inexpensive to boot.The big advantage is its being on wheels allowing easy changing of position.With my tape measure it is 22 inches high and 30 inches across,so it would not be suitable for very large tv sets or for those who have a special need for a higher elevation.I had no trouble fitting my 17 inch cable box on the shelf,but anything wider than that would not fit.

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The stand is wonderful. I purchased it for my bedroom and watching/using the tv from bed. The height is perfect and the shelves are helpful. My only fuss is the slots are to small for dvd's or video game cases. In order to fit anything in I had to remove all of the slots and just use a blank area to stack them. But I still think it's perfect for a bedroom tv stand.

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The cart is the right size for a 26-32 inch flat screen. Easy to assemble, attractive, and seems durable. The CD slots were useless for my application. Purhaps in the future they will upgrade the slots to fit DVD packaging.

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One corner of the box was crushed so the corners of TV stand pieces were also damaged. Son, anxious to have TV stand, didn't care and put together anyway...... backwards! Guess he didn't realize it was made for use in corners. Directions (pictures only) were not easy for him (21 year old) to follow. It actually doesn't look bad with the cut corners at the front. In spite of being misbuilt, it is a sturdy TV stand and will serve it's purpose for use in the basement TV room. The useless plastic holders were purposefully left out. What I don't understand is why it was designed with CD size holders and not DVD or game case size! Fits game systems without any problem. Games were stacked in side openings where the plastic holders were supposed to be inserted.

Reviews of Panacea 15424 Cast Iron Fire Grate, Black, 24-Inch

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The item seems of reasonable quality and has been used by me now for several weeks. I do have a potential hazard to report: The front legs are too far recessed towards the back causing the grate to tip over forward once a slightly heavier log is placed at the front. This is a serious design flaw and potential fire hazard that should be corrected by moving the front legs further towards the front.

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I found that cast iron grates were a little more difficult to find locally, so I ordered the Panacea 24" 15424 model. It arrived quickly and packed fairly considering the weight of the item. The design of the grate is pretty standard for cast iron grates, with a fair amount of spacing between the bars to allow for ash to fall through. It's a fairly stable surface and it will wobble. If pushed or weighed down in the front it has a tendency to tip; however, this hardly ever happens as you load the entire grate with wood. It only happened to me when I was actually pushing on the front while cleaning out of my fireplace, so it's not really a concern. Overall, this Panacea product has good quality and delivers exactly what you expect from the product.

EDIT 11/12/11: While I initially really liked this grate, it failed too quickly like the many grates before it. Guess I'll go back to a different type. We burn wood 5-7 days of the week during the winter and toward the end of last season this grate started coming apart.

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Item is "grate"! Sturdy and strong. Arrived promptly and in excellent condition. Love ordering thru Amazon.

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The price was in-line with others I had looked at, so I bought it. It arrived on time, and looked great. During my first fire, I heard a HUGE pop from the fireplace. After the fire died down, I investigated. The thing cracked. I'm not talking about a hairline crack, but a full break in the back part of the grate. I might be able to use it again, but will definately have to buy another grate for next year's fire burning season. I'm not sure if the one's at Home Depot and Lowes are any better for the price, so more research is needed. I would NOT buy this one again. PS: I don't build bonfires, so this wasn't that big of a fire, only 3 logs.

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Good quality for the money...very happy. It has been used at least a dozen times so far. Fast shipping...enjoy ordering through Amazon.