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		<title>Kohler Toilet Tissue Holders</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2007/09/24/kohler-toilet-tissue-holders/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:27:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>michelle</dc:creator>
		
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<category>Bathroom Accessories</category><category>Kohler</category><category>toilet paper holder</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have a confession. Ready? &#8230;
I am one of those people, who when visiting a friend, relative or a complete stranger, and I return from the bathroom, you will find that the toilet paper is right side up! The shredded end should be overlaying the roll and neatly folded there, held by gravity in place. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have a confession. Ready? &#8230;</p>
<p>I am one of <strong><em>those</em> </strong>people, who when visiting a friend, relative or a complete stranger, and I return from the bathroom, you will find that the toilet paper is right side up! The shredded end should be overlaying the roll and neatly folded there, held by gravity in place. This is the correct position people, there is a method to my madness. This way when you are done, you tear your sheet off and it doesn&#8217;t continue to hang there or unwind for 5 more inches looking dirty and discarded.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smarter.com/toilet-paper-holders/kohler-devonshire-toilet-tissue-holder-double-post-k-10554-k-10554-cp-polished-chrome/pd--ch-32--pi-1001662.html"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/devonshire%20roll.jpg" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.smarter.com/toilet-paper-holders/kohler-devonshire-toilet-tissue-holder-double-post-k-10554-k-10554-cp-polished-chrome/pd--ch-32--pi-1001662.html"><strong> Kohler Devonshire Toilet Tissue Holder - $27.89</strong></a></p>
<p>See that is how a roll of toilet paper should look. This is what I mean about the toilet paper being right side up, who doesn&#8217;t know this??</p>
<p>So this is a nice little number that is classy and polished. I mean it&#8217;s toilet paper holders folks, not rocket science. Really depends on your pet peeves and preferences. The toilet roll matches the Devonshire faucets and fixtures and is a great price.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smarter.com/toilet-paper-holders/kohler-memoirs-classic-toilet-tissue-holder-k-480-k-480-af-vibrant-french-gold/pd--ch-32--pi-1003258.html"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/kohl%20memoirs%20roll.jpg" height="330" width="303" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.smarter.com/toilet-paper-holders/kohler-memoirs-stately-toilet-tissue-holder-k-490-k-490-af-vibrant-french-gold/pd--ch-32--pi-1003291.html">Kohler Memoirs® Classic Toilet Tissue Holder - <strong>Was $143.40 Now $102.38</strong><br />
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This number is more expensive but you pay for better quality. This model is made with solid brass and is inspired by faucets from the 1920&#8217;s and 1930&#8217;s. It is made to endure a long life and is quite elegant.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smarter.com/toilet-paper-holders/kohler-purist-tissue-holder-k-14444-k-14444-af-vibrant-french-gold/pd--ch-32--pi-1107121.html"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/purist%20roll.jpg" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.smarter.com/toilet-paper-holders/kohler-purist-tissue-holder-k-14444-k-14444-af-vibrant-french-gold/pd--ch-32--pi-1107121.html">Kohler Purist Tissue Holder -<strong> Was $81.61 Now $65.30</strong></a></p>
<p>I personally like this little guy. Gives me no anxiety about the toilet roll being right side up, and it is super easy to refill. Now instead of your boyfriend, husband or children leaving the refill on top of the old holder, now they can literally just drop the fresh roll onto the holder (I bet they still leave the refill by the sink&#8230;.ugh!!).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smarter.com/toilet-paper-holders/kohler-revival-double-toilet-tissue-holder-k-16152-k-16152-af-vibrant-french-gold/pd--ch-32--pi-1107136.html"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/kohler%20doubleroll.jpg" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.smarter.com/toilet-paper-holders/kohler-revival-double-toilet-tissue-holder-k-16152-k-16152-af-vibrant-french-gold/pd--ch-32--pi-1107136.html"> Kohler Revival® Double Toilet Tissue Holder - <strong>Was $248.34  Now $217.54</strong></a></p>
<p>Last but not least for you folks that just can&#8217;t use enough toilet paper, there is the double tissue dispenser. Women in particular will find the additional roll helpful, especially during certain times of the month&#8230; enough said. It is beautifully crafted and resists scratching, corrosion and tarnishing.</p>
<p>The one lesson I want you to walk away with is that THE TOILET PAPER MUST ALWAYS BE RIGHT SIDE UP!! If you need me to show you or want me to fix it send me an email and I will! <img src='http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>For more Toilet Paper Holders, click <a href="http://www.smarter.com/toilet-paper-holders/pl--ch-32--ca-22--bn-20.html">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Animal Vacuum Cleaner</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2007/08/23/animal-vacuum-cleaner/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:25:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>michelle</dc:creator>
		
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<category>Dyson</category><category>pet vacuums</category><category>vacuums</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[First of all let me introduce you to the culprit&#8230;

This is my dog BUDDHA
 aka: Funk Doobiest, Boogs, Booo-duh, Schnarf, Snugs and &#8220;The Ultimate Snausage&#8221; 
(This is his prison break gear. Take note of the nunchucks in the background and be afraid, in fact be very afraid!)
Now that introductions have been made let us get [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First of all let me introduce you to the culprit&#8230;</p>
<p><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/jailbird.jpg" height="400" width="400" /><br />
This is my dog <strong>BUDDHA</strong><br />
<em> aka: Funk Doobiest, Boogs, Booo-duh, Schnarf, Snugs and &#8220;The Ultimate Snausage&#8221; </em></p>
<p>(This is his prison break gear. Take note of the nunchucks in the background and be afraid, in fact be <em>very </em>afraid!)</p>
<p>Now that introductions have been made let us get back to the crux of the matter. Granted Buddha is an English Bulldog and is not excessively furry, however when he does start to shed, it is a pain to clean!</p>
<p>So I decided to purchase the <a href="http://www.smarter.com/dyson_dc07_animal_upright_vacuum_cleaner---pd--ch-32--pi-95066.html">Dyson DC07 Animal Upright Vacuum Cleaner</a> for <strong>$499.99</strong> for the following reasons:</p>
<ul>
<li> Intrigued by the concept that it was designed to never loose suction</li>
<li> BAGLESS! (great perk, hate buying refills)</li>
<li> Sleek and modern design and light weight</li>
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<p><a href="http://www.smarter.com/dyson_dc07_animal_upright_vacuum_cleaner---pd--ch-32--pi-95066.html"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/animalvac1.jpg" /></a></p>
<p>My honest to goodness first impression was I LOVED IT! First of all, it is made of plastic, so it is very light weight and durable. How do I know you ask, let&#8217;s just say I may have lost my grip on it once or twice climbing the stairs at my parents house. After the smoke cleared, it lives to tell the tale.</p>
<p>Which brings up another great point, it is LIGHT. Not beginning of the universe &#8220;let there be light&#8221; but the opposite of &#8220;heavy&#8221; light. Which is a huge factor for me, personally I hate lugging around the 80 pound relics of old. They are cumbersome have poor suction and well&#8230;.they are sort of ugly to boot.</p>
<p>But here comes the best part, <em>it actually works!</em> So I did a little test when I brought it home for the first time. I vacuumed my room with the vacuum we currently owned, looked good, left the uniform triangle patterns on the carpet that I like, well then I went over it again with the Dyson to see how much dirt would be left over. <strong>Check this out!</strong> <img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/dysondirt.jpg" /> Gross right! That is how much crap was still in the carpet!</p>
<p>Now keep in mind, I am a neat freak, so by all accounts my room did not look that dirty to begin with, the fact that there was still that much dirt left me nauseous.</p>
<p>Also my Dyson came with two attachments.<br />
<a href="http://www.smarter.com/dyson_dc07_animal_upright_vacuum_cleaner---pd--ch-32--pi-95066.html"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/dysonaccess.jpg" height="225" width="300" /></a><br />
The attachments are cool, but in truth I never used them that much. What I can tell you is that the hose and hose attachments, are <em>indispensable</em> for vacuuming the inside of your car. Getting pet hair out of the upholstery in your vehicle is reason enough to buy the vacuum.</p>
<p>Time flies by, thus my Dyson and I have been together for<em> five years</em>! It has been a clean and stress free relationship. Buddha and I salute you <a href="http://dyson.com/">Dyson</a> creators, keep up the fine work!</p>
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		<title>Decorative Knobs</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2007/06/22/decorative-knobs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>valentina</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m a proponent of the quick fix&#8211;I love to find ways to make things in the home look better pronto.  One little trick I&#8217;ve learned is that new knobs are an easy way to give your cabinets and drawers a makeover that won&#8217;t take all day. Bathrooms and kitchens are prime locations for new [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m a proponent of the quick fix&#8211;I love to find ways to make things in the home look better pronto.  One little trick I&#8217;ve learned is that new knobs are an easy way to give your cabinets and drawers a makeover that won&#8217;t take all day. Bathrooms and kitchens are prime locations for new knobs, but linen closets and kid&#8217;s rooms might be begging for new duds, too. </p>
<p>Here&#8217;s what I found:</p>
<p><strong>Elegant:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.smarter.com/laurey_1_1_2_ceramic_knob_ivory_with_yellow_flower_03101---pd--ch-32--pi-858340.html"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/porcelain-03101.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.smarter.com/laurey_1_3_8_tonga_round_wood_knob_cherry_leaf_30823---pd--ch-32--pi-8874420.html"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/LaureyTongaKnobs-30823.jpg" alt="cherry wood tonga knob" /></a><a href="http://www.smarter.com/liberty_hardware_carved_creations_42mm_knob_pn1730_ivr---pd--ch-32--pi-8872618.html"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/LibertyHardwarePN1730.jpg" alt="birds knob" /></a></p>
<p>Left to Right: <a href="http://www.smarter.com/laurey_1_1_2_ceramic_knob_ivory_with_yellow_flower_03101---pd--ch-32--pi-858340.html"> Flower $1.82</a>, <a href="http://www.smarter.com/laurey_1_3_8_tonga_round_wood_knob_cherry_leaf_30823---pd--ch-32--pi-8874420.html">Tonga Round Wood $3.23</a>, <a href="http://www.smarter.com/liberty_hardware_carved_creations_42mm_knob_pn1730_ivr---pd--ch-32--pi-8872618.html">Bird $3.35</a></p>
<p><strong>Eclectic:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.smarter.com/laurey_1_3_8_safari_square_knob_black_dot_30379---pd--ch-32--pi-8874224.html"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/LaureySafariKnob-30379.jpg" alt=" Laurey polka dot" /></a><a href="http://www.smarter.com/laurey_1_3_8_montauk_porcelain_knob_blue_swirl_01671---pd--ch-32--pi-858418.html"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/Montauk-01671.jpg" alt="purple swirl knob" /></a><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/BetsyfielddesignPBF130.jpg" alt="stiped knob" /></p>
<p>Left to Right: <a href="http://www.smarter.com/laurey_1_3_8_safari_square_knob_black_dot_30379---pd--ch-32--pi-8874224.html"> Polka Dot, $4.05</a>, <a href="http://www.smarter.com/laurey_1_3_8_montauk_porcelain_knob_blue_swirl_01671---pd--ch-32--pi-858418.html">Blue Swirl $1.88</a>, <a href="http://www.smarter.com/liberty_hardware_betsyfields_design_ceramics_patterns_35mm_knob_with_ceramic_insert_pbf130_mix---pd--ch-32--pi-8873254.html">Striped $4.81</a></p>
<p><strong>Foodie:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.smarter.com/amerock_2_15_16_chili_pepper_knob_bp9341_hp---pd--ch-32--pi-8874056.html"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/Amerockknob-BP9341-HP.jpg" alt="Chili Pepper Knob" /></a><a href="http://www.smarter.com/liberty_hardware_carved_creations_42mm_knob_pn1750_ivr---pd--ch-32--pi-8873888.html"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/libertyhardwarePN1750.jpg" alt="pineapple knob" /></a><a href="http://www.smarter.com/amerock_handpainted_grapes_knob_bp9343_hp---pd--ch-32--pi-8872928.html"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/Amerockknob-BP9343-HP.jpg" alt="grape knob" /></a></p>
<p>Left to Right:<a href="http://www.smarter.com/amerock_2_15_16_chili_pepper_knob_bp9341_hp---pd--ch-32--pi-8874056.html">Chili Pepper $3.69</a> <a href="http://www.smarter.com/liberty_hardware_carved_creations_42mm_knob_pn1750_ivr---pd--ch-32--pi-8873888.html">Pineapple $3.37</a>, <a href="http://www.smarter.com/amerock_handpainted_grapes_knob_bp9343_hp---pd--ch-32--pi-8872928.html">Grapes $3.73</a></p>
<p><strong>Kids:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.smarter.com/amerock_2_1_4_hand_painted_hippo_knob_bp9354_hp---pd--ch-32--pi-8874666.html"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/Amerockknob-BP9354-HP.jpg" alt="hippo purple knob" /></a><a href="http://www.smarter.com/amerock_1_1_2_handpainted_strawberry_knob_bp9345_hp---pd--ch-32--pi-8875020.html"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/Amerockknob-BP9345-HP.jpg" alt="Strawberry Knob" /></a><a href="http://www.smarter.com/amerock_1_3_8_basketball_knob_bp9350_hp---pd--ch-32--pi-8874256.html"><img src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/Amerockknob-BP9350-HP.jpg" alt="basketball knob" /></a></p>
<p>Left to Right: <a href="http://www.smarter.com/amerock_2_1_4_hand_painted_hippo_knob_bp9354_hp---pd--ch-32--pi-8874666.html"> Hippo $3.69</a>, <a href="http://www.smarter.com/amerock_1_1_2_handpainted_strawberry_knob_bp9345_hp---pd--ch-32--pi-8875020.html">Strawberry $3.73</a>, <a href="http://www.smarter.com/amerock_1_3_8_basketball_knob_bp9350_hp---pd--ch-32--pi-8874256.html">Basketball $3.68 </a></p>
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