Below are the 12 most recent journal entries recorded in andre7ball's InsaneJournal:

Sunday, March 13th, 2011
12:21 pm	Vacuum Bag Sealers Are an Excellent Way of Preserving Food Items One item that every kitchen should have today is a vacuum bag sealer, these are perfect for preserving your food items such as vegetables, meats, and any other type of food stuffs that require to be kept for a long period of time. There are many different types of Professional Vacuum Sealer to choose from on the market today, with some manufactures coming up with different designs and shapes on a regular basis it is difficult to now which one would be best for your needs. The first thing to consider is the size of the budget you have to make your purchase, bag sealers can range from $35 right up to $350 depending on the make and model you are looking at. You should consider how much food you are going to be sealing in bags before you select which one you want, as the bottom end of the price range might not last very long if you are going to be vacuum sealing a lot of food items. If you intend on using your sealer on a regular basis then you might want to look for a heavier duty version, these types are a bit more expensive than other types but the initial extra cost is worth it in the long run. The size of the food portions you intend on freezing is also an important factor when selecting a vacuum bag sealer, some machines are only capable of sealing bags among three and six inches which are ideal if you are only preserving small items. But a more practicable solution would be to find a sealer that will seal a wide range of sizes from small to large, this will give you the option to vary the size of your food item you want to preserve. There are also the different types of bags you need to consider when making your purchase, you can get the bags in a single size format which come in a range of sizes, or a better option would be to buy a roll of sealable material so that you can select the size of the bag you need as and when you need it. By combining a good quality vacuum bag sealer with good quality sealer bags, you will find that when you open the packet it will be as fresh as when you first sealed it, as no air can get to the items this preserves the life of the food and saves you money as well in the process. Professional Vacuum Sealer (Comment on this)
Saturday, March 12th, 2011
8:53 pm	Vacuum Bag Sealers Are an Excellent Way of Preserving Food Items One item that every kitchen should have today is a vacuum bag sealer, these are perfect for preserving your food items such as vegetables, meats, and any other type of food stuffs that require to be kept for a long period of time. There are many different types of Professional Vacuum Sealer to choose from on the market today, with some manufactures coming up with different designs and shapes on a regular basis it is difficult to now which one would be best for your needs. The first thing to consider is the size of the budget you have to make your purchase, bag sealers can range from $35 right up to $350 depending on the make and model you are looking at. You should consider how much food you are going to be sealing in bags before you select which one you want, as the bottom end of the price range might not last very long if you are going to be vacuum sealing a lot of food items. If you intend on using your sealer on a regular basis then you might want to look for a heavier duty version, these types are a bit more expensive than other types but the initial extra cost is worth it in the long run. The size of the food portions you intend on freezing is also an important factor when selecting a vacuum bag sealer, some machines are only capable of sealing bags among three and six inches which are ideal if you are only preserving small items. But a more practicable solution would be to find a sealer that will seal a wide range of sizes from small to large, this will give you the option to vary the size of your food item you want to preserve. There are also the different types of bags you need to consider when making your purchase, you can get the bags in a single size format which come in a range of sizes, or a better option would be to buy a roll of sealable material so that you can select the size of the bag you need as and when you need it. By combining a good quality vacuum bag sealer with good quality sealer bags, you will find that when you open the packet it will be as fresh as when you first sealed it, as no air can get to the items this preserves the life of the food and saves you money as well in the process. Professional Vacuum Sealer (Comment on this)
Sunday, February 27th, 2011
11:23 pm	Understanding Bed Bugs and Their Extermination A bed bug could be both male and a female, both are bloodsuckers. When completely fed, it appears different from a bug that is unfed. They are generally flat, mahogany or rusty red in color and oval shaped. These bugs can absorb a good amount of blood in a single feeding, which is seven times to their own body weight. So this bug turns fat when he is fully-fed and appears red, plump and elongated than its actual size. It has four-segmented antennae placed on the head and conspicuous eyes. Just beneath the head there is a three segmented beak. Although these bugs have short wing pads, they can not fly. These bugs can live for up to a year. A pregnant female bug can lay 1 to 12 eggs in a day and about 400 to 500 in a lifetime. The bed bug emerges at night from its hiding place to feast on its host which could be humans, hogs, family pets and birds. The blood feeding takes three to ten minutes and unfortunately all this goes unnoticed by the victim. In no matter of time, their haven becomes filled with the molted skins, feces, and old egg shells of the native bed bugs. These bugs have a smell like 'stick bug' which is caused by the excretion of the bed bug. Since these bugs are flat looking and oval in shape, they can easily conceal themselves in box springs of beds, crevices of mattresses, chairs, sofas, headboards, floor boards, sofas, pillows, cracks, under carpets, bookshelves, radios, under carpets, etc. They may cause allergic skin reactions and anemia with a rash. The bites could further cause itching and bacterial infection in some other cases. Although this bug has been related with over 25 diseases, however their conveyance from one place to another has not yet been proven. It usually becomes extremely difficult to exterminate nocturnal pests, also because they are flat insects which are small in size. Also they hide in places which cannot be accessed easily. Generally people think that pests appear in the areas which are not properly sanitized, however contrary to this notion, bed bugs can abide almost anywhere you may or may not have thought of. Although precautions could be taken in the form of keeping the areas in your house less cluttered. There are many shops and web stores which offer pesticides which are far more efficient than any chemical pesticides and are made up of organic substances. It has been noticed that over the years, bed bugs have established resistance to many chemical pesticides. However with the use of new organic methods, you could now exterminate bed bugs in such a way that they would not be able to develop resistance to these organic pesticides. Using organic substances could be highly effective on bedbugs and they do not have any kind of ill effects on humans or the environment which is an additional advantage. Its good to find a good Exterminator NYC. Big bugs are commonly known as bed bugs NYC now-a-days, since they are found almost everywhere in New York City, be it homes, offices, hotel rooms and other suburbs in New York which are Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Nassau County. Select the best web shop that provides the best extermination services for bed bug NYC.It is advisable to use this environmental friendly organic pesticide to kill bed bugs. Use organic pesticides and protect yourself and keep the environment safe. Exterminator NYC (Comment on this)
7:48 pm	Getting Bed Bugs Under Control We used to imagine our grandma's worrying about bed bugs, never dreaming that we would ever encounter one (or more) ourselves. If you should mention to your grandmother that you have them, she may think that you aren't cleaning well enough or that you live in a poor neighborhood. Of course, she would be very wrong, because modern day bed bugs have much better tastes than they did a century ago. Now days, they can be found in the cleanest of homes and often in the wealthiest of areas. Getting invaded by these bugs is a uniquely terrible experience if you don't find the right Exterminator Brooklyn. There is nothing worse that to awake from a great nights' sleep to find your body riddled with painful, itchy welts. There is nothing worse than the dread of bed time, knowing that your body will become an all you can eat buffet again. Exterminating them is a must if you find yourself in the above situation. How does one get infested with these blood suckers? Well, with the ease and affordability of travel comes the ease and affordability of bed bug propagation. That means that if you are traveling and plan on staying in a room where others have also stayed, be wary of talking home more than you brought with you. What can you do if you suspect that you are sharing your home with these creatures that don't even help you to pay the rent? ACT FAST! That is the key. These bugs multiply faster than mice, and before you know it, you could have a population similar to that of China right there in you house. And they will all be hungry. For you. And your kids. You can start by doing a deep cleaning. Keep in mind that this will not get rid of the bugs! The purpose of a deep cleaning of your home is so that the pest control man will see how clean your house is (just kidding!). Deep cleaning helps control the spread of these pests by reducing the places that they can reproduce safely. Make sure that you dispose of the vacuum bag as soon as you are done, so that any bugs can't escape back into your home. Also, deep cleaning helps by eliminating SOME of the eggs, and believe me, some is better than leaving these bugs unchecked. The next action step is to get aExterminator Brooklynbed bug exterminator</a> hired immediately. The faster you can hire a pro, the sooner you'll have your house, and your nights back! Exterminator Brooklyn (Comment on this)
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
1:42 pm	Indoor Pest Control Methods Indoor pests can bring untold miseries and frustration for many homeowners. The common indoor pests are ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, bed bugs and termites. They can disturb the peace of home by biting human beings as well as pets. Also they spread germs, bacteria and disease. The worse thing is that the insects reproduce at an unbelievable rate. So it becomes important to remove them as quickly as possible. There are many methods to Pest Control NYC indoor pests. In this article you can find some tips and techniques which can help you in fighting indoor pests. Various pests can be effectively treated using traps, sprays, powders and foggers. But the initial step is to identify the pests. Once the exact type of pest is identified the most effective poison can be chosen to destroy its nest or colony of the pests. Natural remedies are of many kinds and are dependent upon the insects to be removes. Help is available to identify the insects through internet, books or local exterminator. Research has brought to light many natural remedies available for pest control. Many ants will not cross a line drawn with Vaseline, citric oil or even coffee grounds. But these are not solutions to get rid of cockroaches. Various chemical poisons are also available for indoor pest control. Use a good Pest Control NYC company. However adequate precautions should be taken while using chemical poisons inside. All the products contain instructions. These directions and instructions should be read thoroughly before using the products. If not used in the proper manner they can turn dangerous. Mostly, it is suggested that everyone should leave the house during the time of spraying. This is applicable for the pets also. These precautions should be considered seriously for the purpose of safety. Sprays and foggers are to be used when the house is empty. By following above tips and techniques you can easily get rid of your indoor enemies. Pest Control NYC (Comment on this)
Monday, February 21st, 2011
10:19 pm	Dyson DC23 Canister Vacuum - Is It Worth It? When you hear Dyson, what pops on your mind? It's expensive, out of this world vacuum cleaner. Well you may be right. There is just something about Dyson vacuum cleaners that appeal to people. They have recently introduced the Dyson DC23 Turbinehead Canister Vacuum. This is the entry-level canister vacuum cleaner available from the Dyson. And be prepared to be surprised when opening the box because this is definitely not your average vacuum cleaner. The Dyson DC23 is an ideal vacuum cleaner if you have pets in the house. This is capable of sucking up stubborn dirt and hair out of your carpet. It can easily suck up the dirt off your floor. It is equipped with the HEPA filter and Bactisafe screen which eliminates mold, bacteria, and allergens. This is certified by The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The HEPA filter does not need replacing. You just have to rinse it and you can use it all over again. The Dyson DC23 utilizes their patented Root Cyclone technology. This spins the dirt out of the air therefore eliminating the need for bags and filters. This saves you on cost from buying new bags and filters once they are worn out. With this technology it can perform a powerful suction which picks up more dirt, never loses its suction and expels cleaner air. It's a revolutionary way of cleaning your house. It comes with the different tools needed to do its job. Its can be conveniently placed into the body of the vacuum to prevent you from losing it. It has a carpet cleaning tool with brush rollers which can be turned off when cleaning floors. It definitely does the job of cleaning your floor with ease. This may not be the best vacuum available by Dyson but it does the job that it needs to. This is ideal for those who want to try out the Dyson brand and have a taste of the high-end vacuum experience. It will definitely last longer than those cheaper brands out in the market. It will also do a very good job of cleaning your house. This is the one vacuum that will definitely give you a lasting impression with its space age design and a super powerful suction thanks to its patented Root Cyclone Technology. There are more choices to choose from the Dyson brand but this is the cheapest one available. Exterminator Brooklyn NY (Comment on this)
3:23 pm	Tips For Ordering Wine on Vacation An "oenologist" ("ee-GNAW-low-gist") is a wine expert. No matter how much we may love our wines, few of us ever get to be worthy of the term. So when we arrive in a new destination on vacation, like Acapulco or Las Vegas,  we are easily perplexed by the wine list. We do not see our traditional favorites anywhere, and we can't recognize the names that are there. In a world-class fine dining restaurant in a region with almost no local wines (which is the case in Las Vegas, for example) the challenge is compounded because the list can have hundreds of wines from all over the world. What do you do? Look for Help. Just as professional explorers always hire local guides when trekking in uncharted territory, you need a local ally. Any restaurant with a good wine cellar will have a wine steward - a sommelier. Place yourself in this person's hands. The owner, if present, may be knowledgeable about the wine cellar, but he or she probably is not totally up-to-date with it. The waiter might know very little about the wines on the list. Perhaps he or she has simply been trained to urge the menu's second cheapest wine, which is almost always the one with the highest profit margin for the house. But if there is no sommelier, your waiter may be your only hope. It is fair to ask first how much he understands about the wine list. Ask if he's tasted the wines. If you think his answer may be a bluff, ask if some other person in the restaurant is very knowledgeable and if he or she wouldn't mind lending a hand. Declare the Price Range. Whether it's the wine steward or a qualified server, you will not receive useful information until you give some important details. It is not only acceptable --  it is essential  -- to declare your price range. Do so by pointing to a price on the wine list that would work for you, saying, "in this range." That part is easy. On rare occasions the waiter may say that he cannot recommend any wine in that price range. This is a ploy to fatten up your bill. Don't fall for it. Ask innocently, "If these wines can not be recommended, then why do you have them on the wine list?" That usually solves that problem. Say "Red" or "White." Do not say "pink" or "rose." A good restaurant will not have pink options anyway. If you are with someone who insists on a pink wine, order white Zinfandel, which is about as off-color as a good sommelier will tolerate. The norm is that red wines go with stronger flavors, like meats and spicy dishes. Whites go with more delicate flavors like fish, chicken and crème sauces. This is not a law. You can break that convention if you like. You are on vacation after all. Go ahead and have a red with seafood. If you countermand your sommelier or waiter and order a white to go with a spicy or savory dish, be sure it's got enough bite or "zing" to be able to be tasted above the competing flavors. You need to say "red" or "white" in any event, because that is how the wine list is organized: First by color, and then by variety. Give examples of what you like or what you are thinking about. Though your favorite wine may not be on the wine list, the sommelier will probably recognize it. He will tell you which wines on the list are most similar. He will steer you away from varieties that are too heavy or too sweet or too puny or too peeked for your taste. If a suggested variety is foreign to you, do not reject it. The sommelier has formed an opinion that you will like the wine, based on what you have already said. If you do not mislead him, he will not mislead you. When the Wine Arrives. The rest of the process may seem like pure ritual, but every step has a purpose. When the bottle of wine comes to the table: Examine the Label. Is it the bottle it was supposed to be? Mistakes happen. You, presumably, are the best judge of what you asked for. Pay attention to winery, variety and vintage. If it's OK, nod. That's all that's required. Check the Cork. If the cork is natural, notice whether it is dry or wine-soaked on the inside. (It is likely to have a bit of wine on its surface, and that's OK). A soaked cork warns that the wine may not be all right. ("All right" is a term of art, meaning something like "unobjectionable.") Increasingly corks are made from man-made materials, and thus can not tip you off that the bottle may be "corked." Just make a mental note if the cork is artificial. You don't need to smell it, but you can, if you're curious. Taste the wine. If you are responsible for the wine, do not delegate the tasting. Though it's usual to swirl and smell the wine before tasting, this is a wine-taster's technique. For a diner, the tongue is the undisputed expert on whether the wine is correct for a meal. If the wine tastes damp or moldy, it is "corked" -- not fit to drink. If it is too acidic, like vinegar, it is also spoiled. This happens in the "real world" to about one bottle in twelve. If you think the wine is corked, hand the glass to the sommelier. That's all you need to do. A new bottle should be brought right away unless the sommelier disagrees with your judgment. Have fun inviting Bacchus to come along on your vacation! Web Sommelier (Comment on this)
Sunday, February 20th, 2011
4:39 pm	Bed Bugs - Exterminate Them in an Eco-Friendly Way Pests are a serious cause of concern for most of us. Tiny creatures such as bedbugs, ants and flies could play havoc with our health. They could infect our food or just bite us, resulting in serious infection. It is imperative for us to get rid of these pests at the earliest. The damage caused by them could be enough to get us in serious trouble. Bedbugs, reddish brown little creatures, are capable of causing a lot of irritation to us. Not only do these nocturnal bugs leave one with itchy red skin but also cause interruption in the sleep. These bedbugs, scientifically called cimicidae, can't be detected easily as they lodge inside crevices, cracks, under the furniture, inside bedding or any secluded area during the daytime and come out at night to feed on human blood. Thus it is nearly impossible for untrained people to exterminate these little creatures. Highly active at night, these bed bugs can cause skin inflammation and rash which may further result in severe infections. Getting rid of bedbugs is a troublesome task. You must have gone through the entire do it yourself products or tips to eradicate this species of bugs. Some of the sprays available in the market can scatter the bedbugs. Even the finest sprays are not effective enough to provide any consolation to your distress. These measures probably result in the impermanent reduction or an anticipated eradication of the problem, with a few of the bedbugs slipping away from the treatment. It might seem as if these bugs have an advanced resistance to the chemical pesticides resulting in the infestation to resurface shortly at a later date. The main reason for the failure of these pesticides is the fact that bedbugs can't be traced easily. To add to your troubles you might have to vacate your home for the treatment against bedbugs. The pesticides used are also not safe enough for your family's health. It is widely known that pesticides have injurious effects on the ecosystem. Thus, it is recommended that you switch from those harmful methods to environment friendly means of potential bed bug extermination that could give you a pest free home and a safe environment. The best thing to do is to call for an Eco-friendly expert who holds experience in treating the infestation of bedbugs. Organic pest controls have secure precautionary notions that help keep our atmosphere clean as well as pest free. Even the people residing in metropolitan cities like New York (NYC), Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco are facing the problems caused by pests such as bed bugs. What compounds the problem is the unavailability of time for them to take the right steps to effectively get rid of these bugs. The best option for such people is to take the help of pest exterminating professionals. There are several organizations in these cities which specialize in providing eco-friendly pest extermination help to the residents. If you need the assistance of Exterminators New York City who can easily diagnose your pest issues and act to resolve your predicament, the best option is to surf the web, find some reputed exterminating service providers and discuss your problem with them to find a solution. Exterminator NYC (Comment on this)
1:44 pm	Pest Control NYC There are thousands of products available for you to try to rid your house of pests on your own. From roach hotels to rat poisons, you can find a product in your local grocery store designed to attack almost any kind of pest. This leads many people to believe that they have the capability to handle any level of infestation on their own, but the fact remains that certain pests are going to be too persistent for you to rid them from your house without the help of a pest control professional. There are many different pests that can arrive in your home that are there to "test the waters", so to speak. If you can catch them fast enough, it is highly likely that you can eliminate the problem using simple store bought Pest Control NYdevices. The problem, however, is that most pest infestations occur completely out of your site and without your knowledge. In most instances, by the time you have noticed a pest running across your kitchen floor, there is already a thriving colony established in your walls and in your floors. Trying to attack these massive colonies of pests with a can of raid is going to be completely ineffective. You will find a small level of success, and see the carcasses of the dead pests around the area that you have treated, but it is going to be impossible for you to effectively get any agents to the heart of the colony itself, and as a result, you will be in a constant struggle with the pests for months and months. It is different everywhere. In Miami, the problem is with Palmetto bugs, in New York it is rats, Des Moines Carpenter Ants, and Cleveland it is field mice. In localized area, the pests are just too numerous to have any level of success in combating them on your own. It is certainly a good idea to have the store bought anti-pest products readily available in your home for backup measures and for follow up treatment, but if you want to rid your home of these pervasive pest colonies, you will simply be ineffective on your own. Pest Control NY (Comment on this)
12:32 am	Effective Ways to Eliminate Bed Bugs A small bed bug bite can turn out to be a major infestation if you don't act upon the problem immediately. The professional extermination team can work best in both identifying as well as eliminating this problem immediately, helping in cutting cost and time. Bed Bug Infestation has become a common problem that we encounter everyday. Their bites are not painful but the after effects can cause skin irritations, rashes and allergies. You might not even notice that you are being attacked by pests like them until you see the itchiness or rashes produced by them. It sometimes, becomes quite hard to differentiate the appearance of a bed bug bite from that of a mosquito which leads to a misconception and allows the bugs to multiply around the household. You get the most annoyed while locating them, as detecting them is a complicated process especially if the place they breed in has quite a few crevices. You can get the help of some professional bed bug detection and control services that can detect the infestation areas, gauge how severe they are and terminate the bugs once and for all. There are a few ways to trap and terminate them that are different from the traditional removal methods or pest control techniques. Vacuuming can be effective in mild cases where there are only a few bed bugs. But in many cases, where the problem is severe, all of these methods turn out to be inefficient. Getting rid of it through a toxic-free method is healthy and safe as you don't have to apply chemically manufactured bed bug sprays. Through a natural, safe and effective method of their removal, you can have a pest-free home. The application of pesticides to remove them would only bring upon additional risks to your health. You can get rid of them in a natural way without exposing your family to toxic products. If you have your house sprayed with pesticides, you won't be able to enter the residence until the chemical compounds have faded and the lingering smell has completely vanished. All you need is a lot more efficient and environmental friendly solution which not only destroy them but also their eggs. Locating it is a huge problem as they hide almost everywhere from crevices, under the bedding, cracks and furniture gaps. Because of a sensitive smell ability dogs can detect bed bugs instantly and effectively. These dogs are trained enough to sniff out any kind of parasites. This unique ability of these dogs enables them to identify where the problem exists. These detecting dogs assist the professionals to control their infestations by finding the exact location of the bugs and a follow-up checking to see if all of them have been eliminated thoroughly. A bed bug free home is ensured with the help of swift and appropriate detection of their infestations by these dogs. There is also a monitoring device that helps in the detection of bedbug infestation. This self-controlled device attracts bed bugs by releasing certain substances of a human body. Thus, this misleads them to fall into the trap while approaching the monitor to feed on the blood. It is an effective device for detecting and capturing it in unoccupied locations like vacant rooms, schools and office buildings, as it turns on or off based upon the activities of the bugs. You can prevent them from spreading out with the help of professional exterminators with new kinds of effective eradication solutions. If you are irritated by them in your surroundings, you can look up the web and find a trusted company to assist you in the detection and extermination of bed bugs New York has a lot of infestation of these bugs; just ensure that you get yourself eco-friendly professional help to have a pest free home. Pest Control NY (Comment on this)
Saturday, February 19th, 2011
10:59 pm	Vacuum Food Sealers Review One of the top brands of vacuum food sealer is FoodSaver. Tilia (FoodSaver) requires 'Channel Bags'. These are custom manufactured for Tilia by 'Sorbent Systems'. They are multilayer bags specially formulated to hold a vacuum. My Foodsaver is too old to even have a model number. It works as well as the day I bought it. It is heavier then an anvil, but it works as advertised and it has a vacuum port for accessories. The only ones I have are adapters to evacuate 'Mason jars'. Food bacterias do not live in a high vacuum. I don't use my 'FoodSaver' anymore. My FoodSaver will thoroughly crush an aluminum soda can. Another brand of vacuum sealer is the Sinbo VS 280 from Sorbent Systems. It uses a vacuum system different then Tilia. It is a snorkel system. That is, it has a very flat retractable tube that inserts into the top of the bag allowing a seal to occur that will support evacuating the bag. It will evacuate and seal 'Ziploks' quite successfully. Howver 'Ziploks' are not strong enough nor are they designed to hold a vacuum. My VS280 will also crush an aluminum can, but possibly not quite as flat as the Foodsaver does. The difference is hard to tell. I have no idea what the vacuum is in mm Hg. I see no difference in longevity in the freezer. You can get 6" X 8" and 8" X 12" bags from Sorbent Systems in quanties of 400 (200 each). These bags are at least as reliable as the Tilia bags and far cheaper. I don't bother to wash them out and I use a lot of them. Like the Tilia bags, my typical method of reheating vacuumed, frozen food is to put a bag into a pot of water and boil it for a few minutes. Beware of allowing your machine to ingest fluids into the vacuum motor. My VS280 has gone belly up for that reason. (Damn demon rum). I will order a new one tomorrow. They are reasonably priced the last time I looked. I may query the company about getting mine repaired, but they don't seem to have much support for this little machine. My first sealer was a Tilia (FoodSaver) and the one I now own is a Black & Decker (B&D). Although they say you can use "most bags from other manufacturers", I found the gallon-sized Tilia bags were 1/2 inch WIDER and not easily useable. Comparing the 2 machines, my overall vote would go to the Tilia (FoodSaver); it was faster and the bags seemed to stay sealed better. My B&D has problems with the larger bags of their own. They just don't seal as well. Professional Vacuum Sealer (Comment on this)
10:28 pm	Tilia Food Saver - Food Vacuum Sealer Review Imagine being able to save food leftovers by sealing them in a vacuumed plastic bag. Now imagine opening that same bag after some months in storage, and the contents were as fresh as the day you sealed them. The Tilia Food Saver can do all that, and does it very well. Vacuumed plastic bag foods genuinely do last longer and taste that bit fresher. For example, cheese and sugar, where they would normally go hard after a day or two, here they last for months. Your leftovers can be frozen and later reheated, just by placing them in a pan of hot water, or if you are in a hurry the microwave. The particular model that I own is the V2440. I find this very easy to use especially the attached precision bag roll cutter. It doesn't matter if I'm storing wet or dry foods, crush-able items like bread, fruit and vegetables, everything is taken care of with a simple push button setting. The Tilia Food Saver, for me works very well, food items are protected and it's an easy machine to use. I also like the way it stores inconspicuously away to one side, it really doesn't take up much space at all. Oh, one other thing, a tip really, if the vacuum sealer fails, remove the top and bottom gaskets, remove any debris that might be on the gaskets and then re seat them. Now lock the handle and press the vacuum and seal button. After it is finished, wait a few seconds, then release the handle. The gaskets should now be resealed. Professional Vacuum Sealer (Comment on this)