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08/25/2009

Does it Work: Wash and Wax Sponge
The Wash and Wax Sponge promises to make washing and waxing your vehicles faster and easier than the old bucket and sponge method.
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08/18/2009

Does it Work: Egg Genie
The electric egg cooker says you'll make the perfect hard, medium or soft-boiled egg every time.
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* 08/04/2009

Does it Work: Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker
Mary Carter Scott thought her daughters Selden and Charley would enjoy making the treat at home.
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07/28/2009

Does it Work: Ronco Bagel Cutter
Bagels are a favorite at the Hannay household, especially with two-year-old Landon.
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07/21/2009

Does it Work: Samurai Speed Peeler
Chef Mike Morphew has peeled a lot of potatoes, so he's pretty good at it. Could Samurai Speed Peeler match his skill?
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07/14/2009

Does it Work: Bumpits
Erin Coari says she doesn't spend a lot of time fixing her hair. She tried Bumpit to see if the inserts will give her hair a lift without a lot of fuss.
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07/07/2009

Does it Work: Windshield Wonder
Laura Danks hopes Windshield Wonder, with its 16-inch pivotal handle wand, will be the perfect tool to clean the windows in her car.
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* 06/30/2009

Does it Work: Slipper Genie
Robert Blondin tried Slipper Genie rather than his tried-and-true dust mop for dusting the hardwood floors in his family's home.
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06/23/2009

Does it Work: Topsy Turvy
Katie Howlett was looking for a way to grow tomatoes, but her condo doesn't have a lot space.
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* 06/09/2009

Does it Work: Garlic Pro
Marion Ford likes products that cut down on the time she spends in the kitchen.
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05/19/2009

Does it Work: My Place Cozy
College student D'Andre Reed was skeptical that My Place Cozy, a lap desk for laptops, would work.
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05/12/2009

Does it Work: Slap Chop
One or two hits makes large pieces; the more you slap, the smaller and finer the chopped pieces are supposed to be.
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Does it Work: Wonder Hangers
Angie Miller's closet is so packed with coats and jackets that she sometimes has a hard time finding the one she wants.

04/28/2009

Does it Work: Windex Outdoor All-in-One Glass Cleaner
Instead of using a paper towel and window cleaner like she usually does, Krista Goodale tried the product to clean the windows on the house she's trying to sell.
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* 04/21/2009

Does it Work: Shoe Under
Kelly Ashoff of Norfolk hopes that the 12-pair organizer will save her time trying to match up her shoes.
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* 04/14/2009

Does it Work: Pledge Fabric Sweeper
Kathryn Hoover's dog, Marley, sheds a lot, so she tried the fabric sweeper to collect hair from the couch and carpet.
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* 04/07/2009

Does it Work: EZ Combs
Photographer Deanna Casey needs to keep her long hair out of her face so she can get the perfect shot.
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* 03/31/2009

Does it Work: Big City Slider Station
At Charlie's Café in Norfolk, co-owner Glen Kovacs tries the slider station to see if it really gets five burgers ready to eat in five minutes.
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* 03/24/2009

Does it Work: Silver Sonic XL Personal Amplifier
Bill Parker tested the device, which looks like a blue tooth headset, to see if it works as well as his hearing aid does.
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* 03/17/2009

Does it Work: Titan Peeler
Part-time caterer Mary Neal King does a lot of peeling in her work, so she tried Titan Peeler to see if it really cut her prep time in half.
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* 03/10/2009

Does it Work: Smooth Away
Always up for a challenge, radio personalities Tommy Griffiths and Rick Rumble test the hair removal product.
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* 03/03/2009

Does it Work: Point 'n Paint
In his 15 years of painting, Jimmy Velez says he's never seen a tool like Point 'n Paint, which claims to quick work of painting around curves.
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* 02/24/2009

Does it Work: ProCaulk
Keith Kates has been in the construction business for 16 years and tried ProCaulk tools to see if they worked better than his finger for making the perfect caulk line.
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* 02/17/2009

Does it Work: Buxton over-the-shoulder organization
New mother Emily McCullough says she needs a bag that can hold everything conveniently.
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* 02/10/2009

Does it Work: Fur Fighter
Laura Ledgerwood loves her six-month-old Yorkie-Poodle mix named Frankie. She's not so fond of all the hair he sheds.
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* 02/03/2009

Does it Work: Strap Perfect
Sibille Urbanski hopes the Strap Perfect makes her more comfortable during her workouts.
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* 01/27/2009

Does It Work: Snuggie
Snuggie is a blanket with sleeves so you can be warm and still use your hands.
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12/09/2008

Does It Work: Pet Zoom
Pet Zoom is a pet bush that claims to massage your pet while you brush. It is designed for both cats and dogs. Does it work?
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* 07/22/2008

Does it Work: Craft-Lite Cutter
Priscilla Cuffee has a lot of tools to make scrapbooks, but she doesn't have one with a backlight like Craft-Lite Cutter has.

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* 04/01/2008

Does It Work: Forearm Forklift
Justin Pulliam's job as an electrician based in Norfolk often requires him to do some heavy lifting.

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* 03/25/2008

Does It Work: Go Paint
Go Paint promises not to stain walls, carpet or clothing because the paint is in the brush.

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03/18/2008

Does It Work: Mighty Putty
The product claims to be a super-powered epoxy putty that you can mold to repair anything.

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* 03/04/2008

Does It Work: Woolite Oxy Deep pod
Professional carpet cleaner Jeff Brown tried Woolite Portable Oxy Deep pod to see if it worked on removing stains.

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02/19/2008

Does It Work: Vidalia Slice Wizard
The Vidalia Slice Wizard, with five different blades, lclaims to make slicing and dicing almost any food faster and easier.

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02/04/2003

Sim Pull
Sim pull costs $14.95 at area stores.

01/28/2003

Wine Mastique
Wine Mastique claims to be the world's smartest and easiest corkscrew.

01/14/2003

Gloves in a Bottle
"Gloves in a Bottle" costs $4.99 for a two-ounce bottle.

01/07/2003

The Spirooli
Spirooli claims to slice, shred and chip your fruits and veggies.

12/03/2002

Kake Kut'r
The Kake Kut'r claims to help you do it right every time. It costs $9.99.

* 11/19/2002

Handy Stitch
Handi Stitch costs $12.99 at local stores. It claims to be cordless hand-held sewing machine that packs the power of a traditional sewing machine.

11/12/2002

Ding King Dent Repair Kit
Ding King is a do-it-yourself paintless auto repair that costs $29.99.

* 11/05/2002

Turbo Cooker
It claims you can cook an entire meal in one pan in a matter of minutes.

* 10/22/2002

Rice Krispie Treatmaker
The treatmaker costs $9.99.

* 10/15/2002

Saran Cutting Sheets
Saran Cutting Sheets run under $4.00 and can be found wherever you buy Saran products.

* 10/08/2002

Flip Fold
It promises to give you perfectly folded clothes in a few easy steps. It costs $14.99.

* 10/01/2002

Igia Pore Cleanzer
The company calls it the ultimate facial cleansing system that cleans Deep Below The Surface For Clear Beautiful Skin! But, Does It Work?

* 09/24/2002

Easy Off Microwave Wipes
A box of six costs $3.29.

* 09/17/2002

Woolite Oxy Deep Rug Cleaner
A bottle sells for $4.99 in grocery stores.

* 09/10/2002

Spray Nine
Spray Nine sells for $4.99 and up, depending on the bottle size.

* 08/27/2002

The Perfect Hose
It's a light and compact hose you can take and store practically anywhere.

* 08/20/2002

Blue Relief Pain Gel
Blue Relief claims to be an amazing pain relief formula that works in just minutes.

* 08/13/2002

The Gopher
It's advertised to grip and lift in one easy motion and to extend your reach nearly three feet.

* 08/06/2002

HD Vision sunglasses
An optometrist tests whether the sunglasses really give you "a high definition view of the world" for $9.99.

* 07/30/2002

Didi Seven Ultra
It claims to be the ultimate all-purpose stain remover. You can buy a 2 oz. tube for $5.99.

* 07/23/2002

Vitaball
Vitaball comes in a pack of 36 gumballs for $7.99.

* 07/16/2002

Butter Butler
The owner of Yorgo's tested Butter Butler with butter and cream cheese.

* 07/09/2002

Mushroom Express
Mushroom Express sells for $12.99 in local stores.

* 06/18/2002

Moving Men furniture discs
Moving Men is at local stores for $9.99.

* Mushroom Express
It costs $9.99.

* 05/28/2002

Goo Gone BBQ Grill Cleaner
It promises to make grill clean up less of a chore for about $4.00.

* 05/20/2002

Perfect Pancake
Perfect Pancake costs $19.99.

* 05/14/2002

Simple Green
A bottle runs about $5.00 and can be found in most stores

* 05/07/2002

Grip Wrench
The grip wrench costs $19.99.

* 04/30/2002

Window Sparkle Cloth
The Window Sparkle Cloth costs $3.00.

* 04/22/2002

Paint Runner
Paint Runner costs $19.99 at area stores.

* 04/08/2002

Glass Plus wipes
Glass Plus wipes are available in grocery stores and discount stores for around $3.00 a pack.

* 04/01/2002

Internal Antenna claims to reduce static and increase cell phone reception in buildings, hallways and more
The Internal Antenna costs $19.99.

* 03/19/2002

Woolite Pet Stain
Product claims to be tough on pet stains but safe for your children.

* 03/12/2002

The Chopper-Does It Work
It sells for $9.99. Is it worth replacing your kitchen knives?

* 02/25/2002

Cascade Complete
It claims to wash even the dirtiest dishes without any pre-washing.

* 02/19/2002

Orange Glo
Orange Glo claims to melt away grease, crime, polish and even wax build up on wood.

* 01/29/2002

Oxi Clean
Oxi Clean claims to tackle tough bathroom stains and grout

* 02/14/2002

Krazy Kloth
This cloth claims to clean everything. Does it work?

* 01/30/2002

Goo Gone
Goo Gone claims to remove not only stickers, but grease, tar, gum, crayon and tape.

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