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Comment on Innova Classicor Wrought-Iron Oval Pot Rack by Robert C. Belden "Bob-O"

Robert C. Belden "Bob-O" — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:50:34 +0000

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent Look, Quality and Value For The Money!!, December 27, 2009

Robert C. Belden "Bob-O" (Land O'Lakes, FL) -

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After spending a lot of time looking both online and in stores, I decided on this pot rack. After looking at and comparing the various aspects of several racks, this Innova model offered by Amazon made the most sense and was clearly the best buy for the money; all things considered. Simply put, there were units costing well over $100 or more, that really didn't offer much more (if anything) for the higher cost - some were even over $200+ !! And at just under 40 clams and super-fast, 3-day free shipping, I couldn't be more happy with my choice and the Ama-Zoney purchase experience. The rack is both well-built and spacious at 34" X 17". The finish is a smooth, satin black and the center grill is bright and shiny metal - which looks nice together. The hardware kit provides a generous 12 hooks to hang the cookware and 4 chains and ceiling hooks to allow for a stable, "rock-free/won't tip" installation - real important, as some units with 2 hooks & chains can easily tip if the weight of the hanging cookware is not closely balanced and even on both sides. This can easily happen if you needed to use 2 pieces of cookware that happened to be on the same side of the rack, leaving the opposite side considerably more heavy and the whole mess could tip over; dropping your nice cookware on the floor or somebody's unsuspecting head! So, be sure and use ALL 4 hooks and do it right!! Also, it is important to try and screw the ceiling hooks directly into the wood ceiling joists (beams) if possible, especially if you plan on loading this bad boy up with heavy cookware, like I did. If you're not going to, than just use the proper toggle bolts and you should be fine, but as always, screwing the hooks directly into the joists is clearly the most secure way to fasten anything that has to support any considerable weight. Also, try and mount the hooks, close to the same dimensions that are on the 4 holes in the rack - this also allows for both a "plumb" and more stable rack. I think the rack also looks nicer, when the chains hang plumb (completely vertical), as opposed to being "angled". On my particular installation, I was replacing an existing pot rack and there were already 4 holes in the ceiling that were screwed into the ceiling joists. So, to keep the install solid, I simply slid the 4 hooks/chains more towards the outside corners of the new rack to keep it as plumb and stable as possible, without the need to re-drill any new holes. I also added 4 lighting canopies from Home Depot ($5 each) to improve the kind of crude, unfinished look that black hooks alone offer. This allows for a smoother and more attractive transition from the chains to the ceiling - a real nice finishing touch that makes the unit look more elegant and expensive. I also spent the whopping 97 cents at Wal-Mart and spray-painted both the canopies and the chains a very similar black finish for a more consistent and matching appearance (see my photos). I added a tulip light kit to the pot rack to further enhance it's appearance and brighten up my stove and counter areas. (You can also add a black clip on, flexible light that I saw at Home Depot for about $9). I am totally pleased with the finished look I got for the money; after adding only a few inexpensive and easy personal tweaks of my own. This rack offers a great value for the money that most people would be completely pleased with. If you're more of the "style-over-substance" type, than you'll likely have to spend 4X-6X the coin to satisfy your taste. For me, this rack has both great functionality and looks more than good enough for the money. Enjoy life!

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Comment on Innova Classicor Wrought-Iron Oval Pot Rack by Leonna Burns "MLB"

Leonna Burns "MLB" — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:06:21 +0000

57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent Product!!, April 29, 2004

Leonna Burns "MLB" (Saginaw, Texas United States) -

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As a Pampered Chef consultant, I too, am very concerned with keeping my non-stick cookware safe, and this is just the product for that! My 10 pc. set and 6 open stock peices ALL fit on this rack with ease! It has adjustable heights and is so very easy to install! I love that it can be put just about anywhere! It has sure cleaned out my cabinet space and now all my cookware is easily accessable! My lids hang on the hooks as well. I would like to have more hooks, but it comes with a lot. I highly recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a sturdy out of the way place to store any of their cookware and utensils, that still is fashionable. For the price, this can't be beat!!

June 14, 2007 - Just a quick update. After all this time, my rack is still awesome! No rusting! No movement in the anchors! And I've added hooks and more pots! I now have the Executive Cookware and have 11 pots and pans and a set of Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls, and lids all on my rack! What a space saver!! I am so impressed with this item!! I bought one for my mom and both of my daughters!! I wish I could get extra hooks that match but you can get some similar at the hardware store.

July 30, 2010 - Another quick update. I now have All Clad Stainless Steel Cookware that I've added to my rack! It is still in PERFECT condition and is still perfectly anchored! What a great buy!! I am recommending this product to every Pampered Chef consultant that I know. All my family members have one now! We love it!!

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Comment on Innova Classicor Wrought-Iron Oval Pot Rack by Meagan Johnson "dazed81"

Meagan Johnson "dazed81" — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:44:45 +0000

162 of 162 people found the following review helpful:

Love this Item, Heavy Duty, Functional and Attractive!, April 12, 2004

Meagan Johnson "dazed81" (Illinois) -

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I bought this product through Amazon after shopping eBay and finding higher prices on the same exact item. The hardware was all included and it looks very nice. It's very heavy duty and functional and I was very pleased with the appearance and functionality. I am a Pampered Chef consultant and I love knowing that my expensive professional cookware is safe from scratches and the glass lids I store above the grid. Now I just need to figure out where to get Extra Hooks for this model, and I would be very pleased. I highly recommend this item.

UPDATE: After 2.5 years, the product is still as great as when we bought it. It looks nice, is functional, etc. We love it.

Update 2: We have had this product for about 5 years and still haven't had a single issue. It's still durable, functional, and looks nice. So glad we chose this particular rack.

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Comment on Axis Expandable Kitchen Drawer Divider, Set of 2 by Kitchen Wizard "Pam"

Kitchen Wizard "Pam" — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:01:47 +0000

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

Great divider, November 29, 2007

Kitchen Wizard "Pam" (Nevada) -

This review is from: Axis Expandable Kitchen Drawer Divider, Set of 2 (Kitchen)

These dividers are easy to use as there is no hardware to install and are easy to get in and out of a drawer. They are a quick easy answer to seperating untensils and the like.

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Comment on Axis Expandable Kitchen Drawer Divider, Set of 2 by J. Riquelme "Monkihead"

J. Riquelme "Monkihead" — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:27:13 +0000

21 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

Well made, looks great, October 6, 2008

J. Riquelme "Monkihead" (Space Coast, Florida) -

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I am surprised how well this holds itself in place. What is not so clear is the physical design of this product, you won't note it until you actually get it home and use it. Since it is a spring actuated extension, one leg is narrower than the other, but this differenetial is very obvious. So much so that I keep the "skinny" end on the back side of drawer. I give it a 3 star for that design and for price. I think it is a bit expensive for what you get. Especially since it is made in China. Nothing from there should exceed $3.00

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Comment on Axis Expandable Kitchen Drawer Divider, Set of 2 by G. Sims "Husker"

G. Sims "Husker" — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:43:44 +0000

23 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

Good, but Overpriced, July 21, 2008

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I like it and it works well. However, it seems a bit pricey ($20) for what you get. Basically, you get two spring loaded boards which wedge nicely into kitchen drawers of various sizes. At $10 per board, though, it seems a bit high and I don't know why the product is priced as such.

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Comment on OXO Good Grips 9-Inch Locking Tongs with Nylon Heads by Lisa M. Ivory "Lisa_I_K"

Lisa M. Ivory "Lisa_I_K" — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:48:49 +0000

43 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

One of the most versitile - travels from kitchen to grill, October 4, 2004

Lisa M. Ivory "Lisa_I_K" (Port St. Lucie, Florida United States) -

This review is from: OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Locking Tongs with Nylon Heads (Kitchen)

I have had several tongs sets given to me, both for kitchen and grill. None of which have done a good enough job for me to keep them. THIS one, however, has been a Godsend. I use these both in my kitchen with my cast iron as well as out on the grill. They pick up even the heaviest of of pork loins while at the same time allowing me to turn over some more delicate items. I can saute, turn, pluck, pinch, and grab.

One of the best "surprise" features it has is the lock. It keeps its lock - even in the dishwasher. It is, as the same time, smooth and adjustable enough for me to unlock them with one hand if needed (and at the grill, this comes in QUITE handy!).

COMPLETELY dishwasher safe.

They are indespensible to me, and I am going to invest in a few more to have around the house. What more could you ask for?

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Comment on OXO Good Grips 9-Inch Locking Tongs with Nylon Heads by guillermoj

guillermoj — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:43:20 +0000

47 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

I can't believe that I am reviewing tongs. I can't cook!, January 29, 2004

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This is my very first non-entertainment related purchase as I can barely boil water so kitchen stuff is not usually on the things to buy list; notwithstanding most of the cookware/utensils that I have are OXO as they tend to be of excellent quality and easy on the hands.

For the first time since I left home, I actually purchased tongs as I've always seen how my mom usse them all the time to move "stuff" around with much ease. So I got the babies and they are awesome. No more trying to turn over food in the oven and fearing first degree burns if you don't happen to grab the food well.

The tongs are really sturdy, lock easily to take less space, and the nylon heads don't destroy your teflon as metal ones tend to. They also stand up to a lot of heat so they don't melt.

These won't change your life but if you need tongs these are awesome. Now if OXO could make something to make me a cook.

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Comment on OXO Good Grips 9-Inch Locking Tongs with Nylon Heads by Jolly Gourmand

Jolly Gourmand — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:32:04 +0000

92 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

These tongs work very well, but......., September 9, 2005

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This review is from: OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Locking Tongs with Nylon Heads (Kitchen)

Care must be taken when cooking over moderately high heat. I'm not talking about leaving the tongs in the pan, but cases where the tongs graze the hot pan bottom. The nylon tip guards will, I'm sorry to say, easily melt. Perhaps the next great step by Oxo will be the use of silicone for those edges that are likely to melt.

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Comment on KV Replacement Basket 30 Quart White by B. Vail

B. Vail — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:59:09 +0000

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

It fits perfectly in our old slide out drawer, April 7, 2010

B. Vail (Florida, USA) -

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This replacement wastebasket fits perfectly in our 11 year old slide out trash can drawer. We looked all over town for a replacement and couldn't find anything close to the right size. This one feels sturdy and we are happy with it.

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