Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:41 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:41:01 GMT
Pepper the dog can play soccer quite well. This can also work up her appetite, and she's a whiz at downing her food, says her master, Brian Alworth. "She inhales her food. If we could find something that
Specially-designed nodules supposedly slow down your pet's eating during meal time, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, May 9 2012 9:54 AM EDT2012-05-09 13:54:57 GMT
Steve Hendricks is a choral conductor at Southeast Missouri State University by day, but his wife also lovingly calls this professor a "cultural janitor" at home because he prides himself in a clean house
Attach Lint Lizard to your vacuum and suck out years' worth of lint from your clothes dryer, thus preventing dryer fires. Does it Work?
Wednesday, May 2 2012 11:07 AM EDT2012-05-02 15:07:10 GMT
Makers of Snap-2-0 say you can simply attach their piece to your spicket and hose. You won't have to twist or turn your hose when you want to move it from spicket to spicket. Simply, snap it into place
Snap on your hose in seconds; no more twisting and turning, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, April 25 2012 2:24 PM EDT2012-04-25 18:24:45 GMT
Robin Dial's friends call her a "blind-ologist." in other words, she's a master at hanging mini blinds and pictures with her business, Designs and Blinds. Sometimes, she hangs 50 pictures a week. So,
Robin Dial's friends call her a "blind-ologist." in other words, she's a master at hanging mini blinds and pictures with her business, Designs and Blinds.
Wednesday, April 18 2012 9:51 AM EDT2012-04-18 13:51:41 GMT
"It says you can use on wet or dry hair." Amanda Rees is sort of an expert when it comes to detangling hair. After all, every night she applies a combo of products on her five year old daughter's long,
Wednesday, March 14 2012 5:03 AM EDT2012-03-14 09:03:38 GMT
Open up Wuggle Pets and open up a new adventure, so the makers say. First graders at United in Christ Lutheran School know all about this toy they've seen on TV.
Wednesday, October 19 2011 11:55 AM EDT2011-10-19 15:55:25 GMT
Move almost anything with ease with EZ Moves, but Does it Work? Lauren gets kfvs12.com Internet Content Director Christy Hendricks to help her in today's test.
Wednesday, August 3 2011 11:06 AM EDT2011-08-03 15:06:04 GMT
Makers of ItWorks Body Applicator promise skin-tightening and body contouring by simply wearing a wrap and you could lose inches in the process, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, June 15 2011 9:07 AM EDT2011-06-15 13:07:53 GMT
The idea behind this week's Does it Work product is giving you an extra hand. Makers of RoboStir say the battery-operated mixer can stir your soups or sauces, so you don't have to, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, June 8 2011 6:04 AM EDT2011-06-08 10:04:25 GMT
No need to bring a tool with you to sharpen your regular knife when the blade dulls. With the light-weight Baracuta, you just snap a new blade into place and never leave your "honey hole."
Wednesday, May 11 2011 5:52 AM EDT2011-05-11 09:52:44 GMT
In fact, the HandStand can rotate 360 degrees. It's supposed to be a more comfortable hold and prevent all that fumbling and bumbling around when you're launching an app.
Wednesday, March 16 2011 9:31 AM EDT2011-03-16 13:31:52 GMT
Makers of Gyro Bowl promise this children's bowl spins like a globe, never spilling any snacks inside. But does it work? Lauren gets the help of a local daycare to put it to the toddler test.
Wednesday, February 9 2011 6:49 AM EST2011-02-09 11:49:04 GMT
Can a bottle of nail polish really make your nails grow longer in 5 days AND will so-called dry nail polish really last ten days? Find out in a 2-for-1 product test!
Wednesday, December 22 2010 6:11 PM EST2010-12-22 23:11:23 GMT
Who wouldn't want to try this on for size? Kim Johnson of Bloomfield volunteered to try the new Kymaro Body Shaper. It promises to make you look 10-20 pounds slimmer instantly.
Wednesday, December 1 2010 7:07 AM EST2010-12-01 12:07:52 GMT
Can something you wear on your wrist really give you instant energy and even steady your balance? After several weeks of testing, here's what we found.
Friday, November 19 2010 9:36 AM EST2010-11-19 14:36:57 GMT
Many people believe Old Wives' Tales predict the gender of a baby. We test a few theories on Breakfast Show anchor Lauren Keith who chose not to find out the gender.
Wednesday, October 27 2010 6:49 PM EDT2010-10-27 22:49:48 GMT
The new $50 Bissell PowerEdge Hard Floor vacuum says you can toss the broom and dustpan and now clean your hardwood, tile or laminate floors in half the time, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, September 8 2010 11:35 AM EDT2010-09-08 15:35:20 GMT
Wash a red and white shirt together? No way, but makers of Shout Color Catcher say you can with these special sheets that prevents dyes from running onto fabrics in the wash, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, September 1 2010 1:20 PM EDT2010-09-01 17:20:28 GMT
After five months of testing and several Heartland summer storms, does the Flag Saver keep our flag from fraying? Lauren wraps up her long term Does it Work test.
Wednesday, August 25 2010 8:47 AM EDT2010-08-25 12:47:23 GMT
No longer do you need a clipboard or Scotch tape to hold the yarns in place while you make the bracelet. Instead, a $20 kit from Hobby Lobby holds it all in place for you, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, July 28 2010 5:46 AM EDT2010-07-28 09:46:53 GMT
Sure, dishwasher cleaners have been around for awhile, but Finish says this one is new, offers intensive clean and care, and there's no wiping involved.
Wednesday, July 21 2010 1:55 PM EDT2010-07-21 17:55:27 GMT
American Greetings offers a new line of greeting cards with flavor strips inside the card that you lick. You can choose from donut, cupcake, chocolate and even a margarita, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, July 14 2010 2:13 PM EDT2010-07-14 18:13:06 GMT
Makers of the $5 Insta Peel promise there's less mess when you peel vegetables. The peels go into a special container attached to the peeler, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, June 23 2010 4:02 PM EDT2010-06-23 20:02:28 GMT
Wash 'n' Rinse Spray Gun promises the power of a car wash hose, but in the comfort of your own home. Does it Work? Lauren gets the help of a Cobden man for today's test.
Wednesday, June 16 2010 11:23 AM EDT2010-06-16 15:23:30 GMT
UGlu supposedly has the "strength of super glue but the convenience of tape." Simply stick it on a number of surfaces and have extra-holding power, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, June 9 2010 1:49 PM EDT2010-06-09 17:49:48 GMT
Swipe your hands by the sensor on the new Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System and the perfect amount of soap should come out each time. It's supposed to help prevent the spread of germs, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, June 2 2010 2:09 PM EDT2010-06-02 18:09:24 GMT
With the new Crayola Chalk Maker, kids create their own sidewalk chalk in just 20 minutes, but Does it Work? Lauren gets the help from some local kids to try it before you buy it.
Wednesday, May 26 2010 12:54 PM EDT2010-05-26 16:54:58 GMT
EZ Cracker promises to crack eggs perfectly every time, leaving no shell behind, but Does it Work? Lauren gets the help of a tester from Bloomfield to see if the EZ Cracker passes or just makes a mess.
Lauren Keith tests highly requested pet products like the Emery Cat, Potty Patch, Skinneeez dog toy, Bioteene (pet breath refresher), and Pet Hair Magnet. Find out...does it work?!
Wednesday, May 12 2010 1:46 PM EDT2010-05-12 17:46:04 GMT
Frog Tape is supposed to keep paint from bleeding through, but Does it Work? Lauren enlists the help of a Portageville woman to put the green tape to the test.
Wednesday, March 31 2010 12:25 PM EDT2010-03-31 16:25:52 GMT
This small device has a big price tag, so can it really ease back pain, prevent slouching and even make you look slimmer? Lauren gets help from a local dad and daughter who are both at the computer all day.
Wednesday, March 17 2010 12:39 PM EDT2010-03-17 16:39:25 GMT
Aqua Sand is like a sandbox - only this one is underwater. Can you create some magical castles or just one big mess? Lauren and some local children put it to the Does it Work test.
Wednesday, February 17 2010 12:08 PM EST2010-02-17 17:08:26 GMT
This week Lauren's testing the Nathan's Reversible Stovetop Griddle and Grill. The company claims you just place this on your stovetop and instantly transform it into a grill and griddle. But does it work?
Wednesday, February 10 2010 6:46 AM EST2010-02-10 11:46:19 GMT
Magic Jack promises to cut your phone bill to $20 a year, simply by plugging it into your computer's USB port, but Lauren Keith finds all area codes need not apply.
Wednesday, December 16 2009 1:25 PM EST2009-12-16 18:25:09 GMT
Makers of the Big Top Cupcake pan promise to enlarge your cupcakes by 25 times the normal size, but is it full of big promises it can't keep? Lauren puts the Big Top Cupcake to the test in this morning's Does it Work Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 14 2009 12:16 PM EDT2009-10-14 17:16:11 GMT
Before you change the oil on your mower, see if the LiquiVac makes the task cleaner and easier. Lauren takes this product to a local mechanic who helps put it to the Does it Work test.
Wednesday, September 30 2009 5:57 PM EDT2009-09-30 22:57:54 GMT
If you search online for ways to save a wet cell phone, you'll find several sites each pointing to uncooked rice! The techies say uncooked rice has the power to pull out all the moisture your towel can't.
Wednesday, September 16 2009 12:52 PM EDT2009-09-16 17:52:48 GMT
It seems every product these days has a way to make life easier, or provides a shortcut for an everyday task....like in the kitchen. Not that it's hard to slice up brownies, but makers of the Perfect Brownie Pan say you'll get perfectly sliced brownies every time you bake with this pan. But Does it Work?
Wednesday, August 12 2009 5:47 AM EDT2009-08-12 10:47:57 GMT
Nothing's worse when applying foundation and it doesn't match your skin tone. Revlon says no more embarassing make-up lines with its Beyond Natural Skin-Matching Makeup.
Thursday, July 30 2009 6:55 PM EDT2009-07-30 23:55:34 GMT
Heartland News Viewers are emailing by the dozens requesting I try Off's brand new Clip On Mosquito Repellent on Does it Work Wednesday, making it the most requested product of the summer so far. I head to the softball field for this test.
Thursday, July 9 2009 2:39 PM EDT2009-07-09 19:39:40 GMT
Whether your summer workout includes laps in a pool or you just simply love music and don't want to go without it even in the water, you might be interested in the SwiMP3.
Wednesday, June 24 2009 12:31 PM EDT2009-06-24 17:31:11 GMT
Sherry Brown's home is full of her pet--Diamond, the shorthaired black cat; Harry, who's well...hairy and certainly lives up to his long-haired breed characteristics; and finally her long-haired dachsund pup, Bella. So, this should be a good test for the PetZoom.
Thursday, June 18 2009 12:28 PM EDT2009-06-18 17:28:17 GMT
Windshield Wonder is basically a plastic stick with a pivoting head feautring microfiber cloths to help you wipe down your windshield and reach into the tiniest of crevices between the dash and the windshield. Does it work?
Wednesday, June 10 2009 2:12 PM EDT2009-06-10 19:12:00 GMT
In the commercial at least, it appears the Titan Peeler really does cut prep time in half, and we'll be serving up fresh veggies in no time. To see, I head to the Dent 'n' Save in Morley.
Friday, May 29 2009 4:02 PM EDT2009-05-29 21:02:07 GMT
With the warmer season upon us, it's time to switch out the winter clothes for summer threads, and that often means reorganizing your closets. Conveniently, two new products hit the market to help you do that: Shoes Under and Wonder Hanger.
Wednesday, May 20 2009 5:04 PM EDT2009-05-20 22:04:37 GMT
Some say Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to grilling season, so how about trying something new this year? If you've never used a Charcoal Chimney Starter, let me 'try it before you buy it.' I
Friday, May 15 2009 2:14 PM EDT2009-05-15 19:14:00 GMT
Let's face it ladies, strapless bras aren't all that comfortable, right? And nothing's worse than fidgeting and tugging all day long in public. Let's see if the Strap Perfect can hide bras straps and still be comfortable.
Thursday, May 14 2009 1:29 PM EDT2009-05-14 18:29:30 GMT
The InStyler promises to curl, flip, straighten, even volumize your hair with its rotating iron, but Does it Work and is it any better than similar products like the Chi flat iron?
Wednesday, May 13 2009 7:21 PM EDT2009-05-14 00:21:05 GMT
Follow the Hollywood gossip and celebrity pictures and you'll see hair extensions are all the rage. And now, hair extensions are getting a *little* more affordable for the rest of these days.
Monday, May 11 2009 8:42 AM EDT2009-05-11 13:42:33 GMT
You might think all mascaras are created equally, but not so fast. I learned a lot when conducting a special comparison test on the three newest mascaras to hit the market.
Wednesday, April 22 2009 1:51 PM EDT2009-04-22 18:51:47 GMT
The new kit contains a pole and special cleaning pad that promises you can reach windows in high places and not even towel-dry! It's supposed to cut cleaning time in half, but Does it Work?
Thursday, April 9 2009 12:15 AM EDT2009-04-09 05:15:11 GMT
Both the Pledge Fabric Sweeper for Pets and the 3M Scotch Fur Fighter promise to pick up pet fur better than your average lint rollers, but do they work and which works better?