But in a world where we encase our cell phones, our sunglasses - we even sell cases to cover our suitcases - do we really need cap covers for our high heels?More>>
Wednesday, November 2 2011 6:50 PM EDT2011-11-02 22:50:57 GMT
It started out as an April Fools joke. Shortly after the original iPad came out, a web site called "Think Geek," created a mini-arcade cabinet called the i-Cade. Turns out, demand was so high for this one that they decided to make it. And a year later, the iCade became a reality. But, "Does it Work?"More >>
Tuesday, July 26 2011 11:44 PM EDT2011-07-27 03:44:45 GMT
If you were to categorize all the "As seen on TV" products in the universe, the "cutting things up" category would probably be the largest. Well, there's a new product on the scene claiming to be the best at something.More >>
Chances are, if you promised to buy their ink for life, the inkjet printer companies would probably give you the printer for free! The same thing is true with razors and the disposable blade cartridges.More >>
You take the time to fold them and then put them in a drawer. But when it's time to wear them, your clothes still could use the finishing touch of an iron. There's got to be a better way. The folks at Procter & Gamble figured it out and came up with a product called Wrinkle Releaser.More >>
Tuesday, June 21 2011 11:53 PM EDT2011-06-22 03:53:50 GMT
The packaging on the One Second Needle says it threads as easy as 1, 2, 3. "It threads itself," they say. And if that's not enough, they claim it can be threaded while blindfolded. Ah...but "Does it Work?"More >>
Tuesday, June 21 2011 11:52 PM EDT2011-06-22 03:52:26 GMT
Do you love to read but struggle with seeing the words? Stick around long enough and you will. That's what our Joe Terrell learned a few years back. And this week in "Does it Work?" he's testing a product to help us all...sooner or later.More >>
Wednesday, May 4 2011 12:12 AM EDT2011-05-04 04:12:27 GMT
These days, we don't just have 3D movies, we have 3D televisions. Not to be out-done, iPhones have now gotten into the 3D game. Our Joe Terrell shows you how to turn your iPhone into a 3D gaming machineMore >>
Tuesday, March 8 2011 11:47 PM EST2011-03-09 04:47:19 GMT
Ladies, you know that thing where you have slacks or jeans that are just the right length for heels, but too long for flats? Joe Terrell might have the fix with a product called Style Snaps. This week, he puts them to the "Does it Work?" test.More >>
Tuesday, February 15 2011 11:50 PM EST2011-02-16 04:50:45 GMT
Open your mailbox, and there are probably two or three opportunities for identity theft waiting for thieves every day. This week, Joe Terrell has a product that is supposed to help you combat that threat. But first it has to pass the "Does It Work?" test.More >>
Tuesday, February 8 2011 11:47 PM EST2011-02-09 04:47:23 GMT
This week's product apparently defies gravity, and if it works, that could be one of the coolest things your kids will find under the tree this Christmas.More >>
Tuesday, December 14 2010 11:10 PM EST2010-12-15 04:10:11 GMT
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, our Joe Terrell went searching for an "As Seen on TV" product that families could really use this Thursday. It's supposed to add an inch to your the waistline on your pants. But "Does It Work?"More >>
Tuesday, November 23 2010 11:47 PM EST2010-11-24 04:47:22 GMT
The Fushigi Ball. You've probably seen it. The little silver ball seems to float--defy gravity. And they are flying off shelves as we head into the holidays. This week, Joe Terrell puts the Fushigi Magic Gravity Ball to the "Does it Work?" test.More >>
Wednesday, November 10 2010 12:32 AM EST2010-11-10 05:32:25 GMT
Ever watch one of those infomercials and find it so intriguing you have to lock yourself outside to keep from picking up a phone and placing an order? That's the way our Joe Terrell felt when he saw the commercials for the Little Giant Ladder System. Trouble is, he had his cell phone with him outside. This week, he puts the Little Giant, to the "Does It Work?" test.More >>
Tuesday, August 17 2010 11:37 PM EDT2010-08-18 03:37:48 GMT
Some people, because of back or knee problems, don't bend over too well. Others, avoid bending, by choice! This time he puts the Shoedini to the Does it Work? test.More >>
Wednesday, August 4 2010 1:30 PM EDT2010-08-04 18:30:26 GMT
Dozens of attempts have been made to build a better mousetrap, and the same could probably be said for efforts to make a better mop. A new mop claims to be "smart". But "Does it work?"More >>
Fresh corn. You can't beat it in the summer. But it's not always the easiest thing for some to eat off the cob. Well, necessity is the mother of invention, which is how this "Does It Work?" product was born.More >>
Wednesday, June 23 2010 12:19 PM EDT2010-06-23 17:19:48 GMT
How's that New Year's resolution to get in shape coming? In this "Does it Work?" we try out an As Seen On TV product that will help you buff up in just minutes. But, does it work?More >>
Wednesday, June 9 2010 12:28 PM EDT2010-06-09 17:28:58 GMT
Picture this: Toothpaste squeezed from the middle, caked over the nozzle with hair stuck to it. Sound familiar? The Touch N Brush, a hands-free toothpaste dispenser, claims to be the solution.More >>
Tuesday, June 1 2010 11:50 PM EDT2010-06-02 03:50:35 GMT
Do you love bacon, but want to spare yourself some of the fat? There's not separating the fat from the bacon completely, but one of those "As Seen On TV" products claims to do it better than anything. It's called "Makin Bacon".More >>
Tuesday, May 11 2010 11:41 PM EDT2010-05-12 03:41:32 GMT
It is supposed to be the future of mobile computing. It is somewhere between an iPod and a laptop. If you have been breathing and conscious over the past month, you have heard about the new tablet computing sensation called an iPad.More >>
Tuesday, May 4 2010 11:46 PM EDT2010-05-05 03:46:47 GMT
The two most popular words in the world of kitchen cleaners... "no scrubbing". And that's the claim of the product we're testing in this week's "Does It Work?" report. More >>
If you've ever described yourself as "all thumbs" when it comes to home improvement projects, you might find yourself standing in a store looking at the Thumbs Up Driver.More >>
Tupperware changed the world in the 50s and 60s...or at least changed life in the kitchen. Trouble is, the lid that matches the bowl you're using, has a way of going its own way. Here is a product to solve that problem. But first the Smart Lidz have to pass the "Does It Work?" test.More >>
Tuesday, March 23 2010 11:41 PM EDT2010-03-24 03:41:37 GMT
A lot of people use marshmallows in their Thanksgiving cooking (candied yams and such). But, what to do with all the leftovers in the bag that you don't use?More >>
Tuesday, March 16 2010 11:46 PM EDT2010-03-17 03:46:02 GMT
Flexible benefits and flexible spending accounts are all good things. But, a flexible computer keyboard? Well, I had to put that one to the Does it Work? test.More >>
Wednesday, March 10 2010 11:32 AM EST2010-03-10 16:32:06 GMT
Many newer cars come equipped to sync-up with your cell phone so you can talk hands free. It's important as more and more laws are passed restricting cell phone use while driving.More >>
Tuesday, February 9 2010 11:54 PM EST2010-02-10 04:54:13 GMT
The Handy Chef 6 In 1 Kitchen Utensil is the multipurpose tool that is supposed to make it easy to grab, serve, whisk or turn over any shape food.More >>
Tuesday, February 2 2010 11:51 PM EST2010-02-03 04:51:39 GMT
When it comes to home alarms, a monitored, professionally installed system is probably your safest bet. But a lot of folks don't want to go to that expense. And that why a little product from First Alert caught our eye.More >>
Tuesday, January 26 2010 11:49 PM EST2010-01-27 04:49:45 GMT
Just like in people, age can be cruel to pets. Perhaps that is why so many people have written in asking us about an "As Seen on TV" product called Doggy Steps.More >>
Tuesday, January 19 2010 11:52 PM EST2010-01-20 04:52:46 GMT
No one likes to clean the toilets. But we found a new product that might make the dirty job, a little cleaner.More >>
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Wednesday, November 16 2011 11:54 AM EST2011-11-16 16:54:32 GMT
It's one of the most requested products we've ever had for a "Does it Work?" segment. Either you guys eat a lot of boiled eggs, or you just really hate peeling them when you do! You asked, he listened. This week, Joe Terrell puts the Eggies to the "Does it Work?" test.More >>
Tuesday, October 26 2010 11:41 PM EDT2010-10-27 04:41:44 GMT
If you're planning a holiday get together with nuts on the menu, or if you just like the quest of cracking your own shells, we may have a product for you.More >>
Tuesday, May 4 2010 11:46 PM EDT2010-05-05 03:46:47 GMT
The two most popular words in the world of kitchen cleaners... "no scrubbing". And that's the claim of the product we're testing in this week's "Does It Work?" report. More >>
Tuesday, December 15 2009 11:57 PM EST2009-12-16 04:57:22 GMT
Back in the 80s, it was every child's dream around the holidays to find an Atari system under the tree. Video games, and the people who played them have changed a lot in 25 years.More >>
Over the years, Does It Work has tested cleaners, cookers, and many things to get rid of unsightly hair, but never have we tested a paper cutter - so we found a new 'As Seen On TV' variety to see if it makes the cut.More >>
Wednesday, September 2 2009 12:05 AM EDT2009-09-02 05:05:52 GMT
Once in a while, people come up with new uses for old products. But, sometimes it's just as interesting when product makers design a new "delivery system" for an old product.More >>
Tuesday, April 28 2009 11:51 PM EDT2009-04-29 03:51:20 GMT
Having trouble keeping the kids busy this summer? Who isn't, these days when the weather doesn't seem to be cooperating with outdoor activity. Well, the Air Hogs Havoc Heli may just be what you need.More >>
It's right there on the package. "If you've got carpet, you've got fun." We've got carpet. And that's why we picked up Fun Slides Carpet Skates. They remind us of another "Does It Work?" product from years gone by...the Moving Men. The only difference is they're elongated like the shape of your foot and they have straps on them.More >>
If you currently get your signal through an antenna and you have an older TV, you may not be ready. In that case, you'll need one of those converter boxes, you've probably heard about.More >>
When a mess is too big for a broom but not big enough for a vacuum cleaner, you're forced with a choice to make. Well, not anymore. There's a new "as seen on TV" cleaning tool making a bid to join your family. It's called the Cordless Swivel Sweeper. And this week we put it to the "Does It Work?" test.More >>
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Fresh corn. You can't beat it in the summer. But it's not always the easiest thing for some to eat off the cob. Well, necessity is the mother of invention, which is how this "Does It Work?" product was born.More >>
Tuesday, March 16 2010 11:46 PM EDT2010-03-17 03:46:02 GMT
Flexible benefits and flexible spending accounts are all good things. But, a flexible computer keyboard? Well, I had to put that one to the Does it Work? test.More >>
Tuesday, February 2 2010 11:51 PM EST2010-02-03 04:51:39 GMT
When it comes to home alarms, a monitored, professionally installed system is probably your safest bet. But a lot of folks don't want to go to that expense. And that why a little product from First Alert caught our eye.More >>
This "Does It Work?" product was a highly requested item. That could mean East Texans are big on getting their daily recommended fruits and vegetables, or it may just mean, they buy them, and are really slow to eat them.More >>
The trick to any project around the house, is having the right tools. And in this week's "Does It Work?" report, we have a tool that its makers say can replace numerous tools in your tool chest. More >>
Do you plan to move some furniture around to make room for holiday visitors? If that's you, or if you're moving for more permanent reasons, we have something you need to see. This week's "Does It Work?" product is called the Forearm Forklift. Basically, it uses physics to give your forearms the power of a forklift. But first it has to pass the "Does It Work?" test. More >>
Some foods seem to be at least fifty percent presentation--avocados for instance. Unless you smash them up into guacamole, they kind of need to be sliced pretty for salads or whatever. That's the sole purpose of this week's "Does It Work?" product called, the Flexicado.More >>
It never fails. There's always a working flashlight when you don't need one. But when the lights go out, or you're stuck on the side of the road at night, that's when you discover the batteries in that flashlight don't work. When Murphy wrote his law, he must have been thinking about a flashlight. That's why the makers of the Forever Flashlight came up with their product. And this week, we put it to the "Does It Work?" test. More >>
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Tuesday, October 26 2010 11:41 PM EDT2010-10-27 04:41:44 GMT
If you're planning a holiday get together with nuts on the menu, or if you just like the quest of cracking your own shells, we may have a product for you.More >>
Tuesday, October 27 2009 11:54 PM EDT2009-10-28 03:54:07 GMT
If duct tape did everything East Texans tried to use it for, KLTV would be covered with it, but it doesn't. So we decided to put a product called "Mighty Mendit" to the "Does it Work?" test. More >>
Wednesday, September 16 2009 12:15 AM EDT2009-09-16 05:15:46 GMT
It looks like one of those bluetooth hands-free cell phone devices. But it's really a super-duper hearing device. You've seen the loud n clear on countless commericals. And tonight our joe terrell puts it, and the claims you've seen on tv to the "Does It Work?" test.More >>
Wednesday, August 5 2009 12:11 AM EDT2009-08-05 05:11:21 GMT
Think back to the first "As Seen On TV" product commercial you remember seeing. Chances are, if it wasn't some fishing tool, it was something that sliced and diced. Little has changed. They're still cranking them out. And this week, we put a product called the "Nicer Dicer" to the "Does It Work?" test.More >>
It wasn't too long ago, we talked to a woman who told us her arthritis condition had gotten so bad in her hands, she actually made her grocery buying decisions based on what she thought she'd be able to open. That's probably why we've gotten so many emails from folks wanting us to test the One Touch Jar Opener. More >>
The box makes the same claim you see on TV. The Magic Bullet is supposed to be capable of doing virtually any job in the kitchen, in 10 seconds or less, with no mess and no fuss. We find out if it's true. More >>
A good set of knives is a "must" around the kitchen. Either you're missing one from the set, or you've acquired extras over the years. If that sounds like the story at your house, or if you just love gadgets, this week's "Does It Work?" is for you. More >>
This time every year, we like to feature a couple of new toys on our "Does it Work?" report. The Line Chaserz are not real expensive and offer up that kind of endless fun we all liked as kids. But first, the Line Chaserz must pass the "Does It Work?" test. More >>
The Luma Tweeze professional lighted tweezers "makes tweezing easy," it says on the packaging. The Luma Tweeze has a light on the end and a built-in flip up magnifier. More >>
It's one of the most requested products we've ever had for our "Does It Work?" series. This week, we're looking to save you hundreds of dollars in replacement costs for those eyeglasses that have suffered a nasty scratch or two, or three. The product is called Liquid Lense. It's heavily advertised, and makes some incredible claims. And this week, those claims meet the "Does It Work?" test. More >>
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Chances are, if you promised to buy their ink for life, the inkjet printer companies would probably give you the printer for free! The same thing is true with razors and the disposable blade cartridges.More >>
If you're planning your summer getaway, this week's "Does It Work?" product will have you arriving to your destination wrinkle-free, or will it? Here's this week's Does It Work report.More >>
If you've ever described yourself as "all thumbs" when it comes to home improvement projects, you might find yourself standing in a store looking at the Thumbs Up Driver.More >>
Tupperware changed the world in the 50s and 60s...or at least changed life in the kitchen. Trouble is, the lid that matches the bowl you're using, has a way of going its own way. Here is a product to solve that problem. But first the Smart Lidz have to pass the "Does It Work?" test.More >>
Tuesday, January 12 2010 11:54 PM EST2010-01-13 04:54:42 GMT
It's the blanket with sleeves that keeps you warm while keeping your hands free. You can type, write, knit, tickle a baby or change the channel all while you stay in the comfort of your blanket.More >>
Wednesday, September 16 2009 12:14 AM EDT2009-09-16 05:14:36 GMT
By Joe Terrell - bio | email TYLER, TX (KLTV) - When a product says it can cut your prep time in the kitchen in half. You know "Does It Work" is going to try it out.More >>
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Tuesday, February 8 2011 11:47 PM EST2011-02-09 04:47:23 GMT
This week's product apparently defies gravity, and if it works, that could be one of the coolest things your kids will find under the tree this Christmas.More >>
Tuesday, December 29 2009 11:42 PM EST2009-12-30 04:42:31 GMT
With more than 400 applications, Gonzo's Wine Out is supposed to work great on table linens, clothing and carpets. We're set up to try all three.More >>
The product we're testing on "Does it Work?" is a computer electronic, but don't let that scare you away. If it does what it's supposed to do, you could find yourself playing with 21st century toys in no time. Ah but first, Wallet Pix has to pass the "Does It Work?" test. More >>
The Wonder Vase just needs warm water to thermally activate its special plastic. Shape it how you like. Then use cold water to re-harden the Wonder Vase.More >>