Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Watering Can

By the recommendation of Real Simple I purchased the:
Stack by Plastec Industries, $3
"With its streamlined design and extra-long spout, this can prevents spillage when watering small potted plants. In four colors. Capacity: 1/2 gallon." from Real Simple.

Purchase Price: $3.50 (on sale from $4.00) from Lowes.

Rating: 9/10

This watering can is pretty basic, it is made of plastic and holds about four cups of water. The water leaks over the sides of the spout when watering too fast. This can was designed so that multiple watering cans are stackable for easy storage, but I cannot see why anyone would need more than one watering can. I do however like the open top, as it allows for all the water to evaporate, so no stagnant water is left in the can. Overall the design is nice, it has modern clean lines, this can is on the pricier side, (I cannot justify anything that is made of plastic and made in China to be more than one dollar).

If this watering can cost half the price: Buy it!
If this watering can cost twice the price: No way!
At the current price: Go to the 99 cents store to purchase another made in China can.

What Jon thinks:

Jon has no opinion, as he is not allowed to water the plants anymore, after over watering our other plants and causing root rot.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

About Us



Jon and I are in our late twenties. We both have degrees in computer engineering, so we have a practical and pragmatic mindsets. We will be reviewing items that we own, buy or are thinking about buying for its form, function and bang for the buck.

About Rena: I am a bargain hunter, always looking for the best bottom line deal, sometimes compromising in quality, if the deal is good enough (but the deal has to be good). I have an appreciation for the minor details in all products, especially, the design, practicality and overall aesthetic of the item. I am very critical on items and am bothered by the smallest of design flaws.

About Jon: Jon is not a bargain hunter, although is very happy if he can get a good deal. He is unwilling to compromise quality for price. Jon is able to see the big picture of things and is not as in tune with the details as much as the overall functionality or quality of the item. He is not as critical when it comes to user interface and design of a product, rather he is more into the innovations and potential of a product.
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