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click for story Don’t Buy It ‘Til We Try It: Swivel Sweeper
Posted: March 03, 2010/3:15 PM
Updated: March 03, 2010/7:50 PM
By: Chris McKinnon

As we all know, sweeping up spills can be a real pain. But now one As Seen on TV product claims to pick up all…  » read more

click for story Grabit: Fixing a Do-It-Yourself Project Gone Wrong?
Posted: February 24, 2010/4:00 PM
Updated: February 24, 2010/8:13 PM
By: Lauren Dirks

If you’ve ever used a power drill, chances are you’ve gotten a screw stuck that seems impossible to get out. Experts say removing a stuck…  » read more

click for story Perfect Brownie Pan: Improving Baked Treats?
Posted: February 17, 2010/10:39 AM
Updated: February 17, 2010/8:05 PM
By: Megan Jurgemeyer

Lee Mathis is a master baker. In fact, he’s famous for his cheesecakes. Mathis says, “I’ve probably been baking my whole life, with my mom…  » read more

click for story Fix It! Pro: Making Scratched Cars Like New?
Posted: February 10, 2010/5:02 PM
Updated: February 10, 2010/11:54 PM
By: Lauren Dirks

Dents, ding, and scratches. From the minute a car is driven a car off the lot, it’s next to impossible to keep like new. But…  » read more

click for story The Ove Glove: Handling Heat Safely?
Posted: February 03, 2010/10:57 AM
Updated: February 03, 2010/7:44 PM
By: Megan Jurgemeyer

When they’re not fighting the flames, the Grand Junction Fire Department heats things up back at the station. That’s where they cook up the fuel…  » read more

click for story Twin Draft Guard: Keeping Heat in and Cold Air Out?
Posted: January 27, 2010/7:15 PM
Updated: January 27, 2010/9:08 PM
By: Lauren Dirks

A drafty home can push you to crank up the thermostat. “20% to 65% of lost heat in your home can be from drafts,” says…  » read more

click for story Fur Fighter: Ending the Pet Hair Battle?
Posted: January 20, 2010/3:14 PM
Updated: January 20, 2010/7:53 PM
By: Megan Jurgemeyer

When your pet puts their paws on the furniture, they often leave behind an unwelcome present--their hair.

At Fetch Pet Care, they’ve tried…  » read more

click for story Big Top Cupcake: Perfect for Any Occasion?
Posted: January 13, 2010/3:42 PM
Updated: January 13, 2010/8:01 PM
By: Lauren Dirks

Tired of boring cakes? A new As Seen on TV product claims to put the end to round and rectangular cakes. It’s called the “The…  » read more

click for story EZ Combs: Quick and Easy Styling?
Posted: January 06, 2010/4:34 PM
Updated: January 06, 2010/7:39 PM
By: Megan Jurgemeyer

If you’re prepping for a hot date or a big party, you may want to spice up your hair do. EZ Combs say you can.…  » read more

click for story Eurosealer: Does Really Seal in Freshness?
Posted: December 30, 2009/1:56 PM
Updated: December 30, 2009/7:48 PM
By: Lauren Dirks

Keeping the crunch once you’ve opened your food can be tricky. But a new product says it’ll keep the air out and the flavor in.…  » read more

click for story Finishing Touch: Quick, Painless Hair Removal?
Posted: December 23, 2009/5:17 PM
Updated: December 23, 2009/7:05 PM
By: Megan Jurgemeyer

They say beauty is pain, but one product says looking good doesn’t have to hurt. Finishing Touch says it removes hair instantly and pain-free.

…  » read more
click for story Wonder Hanger: Space Saver or Flimsy Plastic Hanger?
Posted: December 16, 2009/4:25 PM
Updated: December 16, 2009/11:07 PM
By: Chris McKinnon

At first glance the, Wonder Hanger looks like a cheap piece of plastic that claims to do a heavy job, so we put it to…  » read more

Don’t Buy It Until We Try It: Turbo Snake
Posted: December 02, 2009/2:00 PM
Updated: December 02, 2009/10:59 PM
By: John Dzenitis

Your sink is clogged, and your bathtub won’t drain.

Do you call a plumber, or for $9.99, do you buy the As-Seen-On-TV “Turbo…  » read more

Tater Mitts: Quick and Easy Potato Peeler?
Posted: November 18, 2009/1:29 PM
Updated: November 19, 2009/12:55 AM
By: Chris McKinnon

Thanksgiving is only a week away, and that probably means you’ll be peeling pounds of potatoes. It can take a lot of time and effort,…  » read more

Loud ‘N Clear: Turning Up the Volume?
Posted: November 11, 2009/3:03 PM
Updated: November 11, 2009/7:20 PM
By: Megan Jurgemeyer

Have you ever wanted to listen in on a conversation across the room?  One device says you can, claiming to let you control the volume…  » read more

Don’t Buy It Till We Try It: Windshield Wonder
Posted: November 04, 2009/1:00 PM
Updated: November 04, 2009/7:23 PM
By: Lauren Dirks

It will cost you $10, and it’s one of the most popular As Seen on TV products out there. It’s called the Windshield Wonder, and…  » read more

Don’t Buy it ‘Til We Try it: Grill Daddy
Posted: October 28, 2009/2:30 PM
Updated: November 05, 2009/11:40 AM
By: Megan Jurgemeyer

It’s as American as apple pie, grilling for the big game. But after the grub, you’re left with the grime, that’s where Grill Daddy comes…  » read more

Jupiter Jack: Deal or Dud?
Posted: October 21, 2009/1:45 PM
Updated: October 21, 2009/6:10 PM
By: Lauren Dirks

Distracted driving is the cause for 25% of police reported crashes in the U.S., but now, there’s a new product that promises to lessen the…  » read more

Soda Pop Tops: Keeping Beverages Bubbly?
Posted: October 14, 2009/1:59 PM
Updated: October 14, 2009/5:24 PM
By: Megan Jurgemeyer

The pop you hear when you open a can of soda lets you know refreshment is on the way. But if the whole can is…  » read more

Don’t Buy It Till We Try It: The Get A Grip
Posted: October 07, 2009/2:00 PM
Updated: October 07, 2009/6:00 PM
By: Lauren Dirks

One-third of seniors have trouble getting in and out of the tub, leading to 70% of home injuries happening in the bathroom. Now, there’s a…  » read more