Black & Decker DCM2590 SmartBrew 8-Cup Drip Coffeemaker with Thermal Carafe, Black

Perfect Pour® thermal carafe keeps coffee hot and fresh for hours and has a dripless spout for serving ease. Easy-to-set digital clock/timer lets you wake up to the rich aroma and flavor of fresh-brewed coffee.
Customer Review: Returned it......
Sorry to say... The coffee just didn't taste right. It seemed like every cup of coffee tasted musty. At first I thought maybe the coffee was the problem (old, etc...) but we tried three different brands. I think the problem came down to the coffee maker was not heating up the water hot enough. A recent article stated that the drip water must reach 195 degrees to make good coffee and this coffeemaker sure didn't seem to be getting anywhere near that. Seemed almost lukewarm.
Customer Review: Good coffee
I ordered this as a gift for my son who lives in a college dorm. He tells me it works well, makes good coffee; the only issue he has is that the amount of condensation on top of the carafe causes it to be a bit "drippy," but not excessively so. He is saving money by having the coffee in his room as opposed to buying expensive coffee drinks elsewhere. I would order this product again.

With so many people becoming wine enthusiasts these days, wine refrigerators have come to fill the need for storage. However, many of us do not have the space, money or desire for a full blown, walk-in wine cellar. Under counter Wine Coolers make the perfect solution.

With varying capacities, dimensions and designs, today's selection of Undercounter designs allow you to find the perfect setup and configuration for any room or space. Under counter Wine Refrigerator models come with standard features like adjustable shelving and reversible swing double-pane glass doors. Some features, however, differ from brand to brand, depending on the model you choose.

Under counter Wine Coolers offer a compact beverage chilling and cooling solution. When serving wine, beer and other beverages you need to be certain that they are served at the right temperature to ensure complete satisfaction and enjoyment. The right wine chilling appliance is, therefore, crucial. These coolers provide the required controllable refrigeration in a compact and accessible form that can be located right where the wine is served.

There are a few things to consider when buying a wine cooler. If, for instance, you like to keep both red and white wines and you can either consider a dual zone refrigerator or possibly two small ones- one for each type. Also, depending on the length of time, and the quality of wine you will be storing, vibration control is a feature you should check.

Another factor to look into before buying an Undercounter Wine Cooler is humidity. The nicer models have the ability to maintain the proper humidity level inside the unit and still circulate the air enough to discourage mold and mildew. They will have more insulation and specially treated glass panes to help maintain a constant temperature. This is especially useful, if the refrigerator is placed where the temperature will fluctuate a great deal, such as in the garage.

The decor of the Wine Cooler is also something to consider. There are a wide variety of woods and other decorative features to help ensure that the unit adds to instead of detracts from the decor of your kitchen. They even have refrigerated credenzas and other fine furniture for placement anywhere in the house. This way of collecting and storing wines will also help you showcase your wine collection to friends and guests.

Storage capacity of an Undercounter Wine Cooler is also a must. If you are new to buying and storing wine, then purchasing a wine refrigerator that has a little more capacity than you would think you need is a good idea. You can also consider your need for adjustable shelving for increased space.

Not only are Under counter Wine Refrigerators easy to incorporate into small places, but they are great for someone just starting a collection. You can browse through various Under counter Wine Coolers online, and find some great deals on all models. Try one today and put an end to all your wine storing problems, once and for all.

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Black & Decker DCM2900 SmartBrew 12 Cup Digital Coffee Maker

Programmable Clock and Timer / Stop & Serve Mode / Easy to Read Water Reservoir Markings / Removable Brew Basket / White
Customer Review: Dribble Carafe
Purchased to replace a Mr. Coffee that finally gave up the ghost. Had comparable features like auto brew timer and auto shut off. Will be replacing it soon with another Mr Coffee. When you pour the first and second cups you can expect to make a mess with the dribble carafe. It is difficult to fill the coffee maker with water without making another mess. I dont know why they added a splash bar across the fill area but it does make filling it with water a challenge. On the positive side the brew timer and suto shut off work well and it makes coffee as you would expect. The big down side is that useability is lacking.
Customer Review: Stay away from this one
I have had this coffee maker for about a month. I thought the longer I had it, the easier it would be to pour coffee into a cup or water into the maker without making a mess on the counter top. I was wrong. I am going to return this one and get one of the 'real' Smartbrew Black & Decker coffee makers. This one is not a 'Smartbrew' model. The Smartbrew models have what B&D calls a Perfect Pour spout. These carafes are a breeze to pour. No dribbles, ever. Why they don't use the nicer carafe on all their models is a mystery to me. I have had a non-programmable B&D Smartbrew coffee maker at my camper for 7 years. It makes way better coffee than this one and the carafe is way better.

As winter approaches, everyone begins to think about the furnace. Will in kick on? Will it last through another long, cold winter? Should we install a new furnace? If so, with what kind? If these questions are familiar to you, keep reading as we try to "demystify" a couple of household heating sources.

The most important step to take before starting the furnace for the season is to have it inspected by a licensed professional. They will clean the furnace, make sure it is in good working order, they will also recommend any parts that will need to be serviced or replaced in the near future.

If the furnace inspector tells you that it is time to replace the furnace, you may be overwhelmed by the choices in todays furnace market. There are the standard gas, oil and electric furnaces as well as the newer outdoor wood furnaces and corn-fueled furnaces to name a few. There is lots of information available on these newer furnaces on the internet, however, a quick overview will be provided here.

One of the most popular options today is an outdoor heating source. It uses the old standby of wood, but eliminates the mess and smell associated with burning wood. An outdoor wood heating unit is placed approximately 500ft from the house. The wood burner itself is built inside of a small building, this often is made to look like a smaller house or shed. The heat is carried from the burner via heated water, which runs through underground, insulated pipes. This is the most effective and efficient method for moving heat over distances. Once the heated water reaches its destination, there are a couple of options for actually heating the home. Using a boiler, radiant floor heating system, a heat exchanger or a forced air furnace that is powered by a direct circulation system. The wood burning system can also do double duty to heat household water if a water-to-water heat exchanger is installed.

Although there are many advantages to using an outside wood burning furnace, it has a down side to its use as well. The cost can be quite high for most people, running approximately $5,000 installed. This of course, depends upon what part of the country you live in.

Another alternative to the traditional furnace that is gaining in popularity is the corn burning furnace. This type of furnace uses shelled corn (the same kind fed to livestock) to heat a home. While this is a viable source of heat it is not fool proof, it does have drawbacks that need to be considered before making a final decision.

Corn fuel furnaces are comparable to a convention furnace as far as price is concerned, costing roughly $2,000. It uses corn that has no more than 15% moisture content; fortunately, this is the same percentage of moisture as feed corn, making it very easy to obtain from a local elevator. The cost of burning corn as compared to propane is approximately one bushel of corn is to 5.5 gallons of propane fuel. Corn is also a natural and renewable resource, and keeps farmers in business while keeping your heating costs down.

On the other side, corn fed furnaces need daily cleaning to be efficient. They also run on an electric fan system, if you lose electricity, you lose heat also. For this reason, its best to either have a generator or a back up furnace for emergencies.

Being armed with the knowledge of these types of heating sources will make you a more educated consumer when it is time to replace an old, worn out furnace.

Linda Moore writes on a variety of subjects including home ownership, family matters, personal enrichment, replacing your furnace http://www.get-lower-heating-bills.info and property values.

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