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  • Thursday, March 8 2012 6:23 PM EST2012-03-08 23:23:43 GMT
    Keeping your kitty's litter box clean isn't a fun job, but it has to be done. If you're looking for a faster, easier alternative to scooping, there is a box of mesh liners that could be just what you need.
  • Friday, March 2 2012 6:35 PM EST2012-03-02 23:35:42 GMT
    Check your cell phone bill lately? What used to cost $50 a month went to $80 and now $100 or more for many people.  And rising data rates mean its going even higher.
  • Thursday, March 1 2012 6:22 PM EST2012-03-01 23:22:11 GMT
    "There are some jobs you just need a 12-volt for," said expert Johnny Slayden who owns a construction company bearing his name and works alongside Kaminsky Development.
  • Thursday, February 23 2012 6:47 PM EST2012-02-23 23:47:51 GMT
    Kendra Williams is ready to "crack" open the claims made by makers of Orgreenic nonstick skillet.  No butter, oil or grease is needed to cook in it, but Does it Work?
  • Thursday, February 16 2012 6:55 PM EST2012-02-16 23:55:28 GMT
    Makers of Flex Seal say you simply spray this liquid rubber onto leaks and tears. Once it dries, it instantly seals it, but Does it Work?
  • Thursday, February 9 2012 6:02 PM EST2012-02-09 23:02:01 GMT
    This week, Terri Adams of Sikeston, Mo. volunteered her i-Phone 4 to try two gadgets: the Callet Wallet and Opena Case. One turns a smart phone into a wallet and the other opens bottles with its pop-out bottle opener.
  • Thursday, February 2 2012 6:31 PM EST2012-02-02 23:31:28 GMT
    With a press of the lever, Doris Ray cuts up a whole cucumber with the new Slice-o-matic. It's supposed to make this part of cooking go much faster. However, at just a few slices in, we run into a snag.
  • Thursday, January 26 2012 6:39 PM EST2012-01-26 23:39:55 GMT
    The Rayovac Rechargeable Power Pack for mobile devices. It comes with three adaptors, micro USB, mini USB, and one for Apple devices.
  • Thursday, January 5 2012 7:55 PM EST2012-01-06 00:55:12 GMT
    We have a pretty serious product this week for Does it Work Wednesday, and it has an interesting twist.
  • Thursday, December 22 2011 7:58 PM EST2011-12-23 00:58:25 GMT
    Makers of Bake Pops say you can make your own cake pops cheaper and easier at home, but Does it Work?
  • Thursday, December 15 2011 6:56 PM EST2011-12-15 23:56:46 GMT
    Six toys for kindergarten students in Jonesboro, Illinois to put to the test!
  • Thursday, February 10 2011 5:41 PM EST2011-02-10 22:41:10 GMT
    Two products that could save you a trip to the nail salon are the focus of a Does It Work test.
  • The vacuum promises to clean your hardwood, tile and laminate floors. This year, the company says it's improved its product, even changing its look.
  • Thursday, October 14 2010 10:57 PM EDT2010-10-15 03:57:27 GMT
    Makers of Big Top Donut say you can't dunk this donut since it's 25 times the size of a regular one! We put this kit to the Does it Work test.
  • Wednesday, September 29 2010 11:50 AM EDT2010-09-29 15:50:00 GMT
    Babies who can sit up feed themselves with the Podee system, but is it a good idea and Does it Work?
  • Thursday, September 16 2010 8:25 PM EDT2010-09-17 01:25:55 GMT
    Kim Johnson volunteered to try the new Kymaro Body Shaper. She says she has tried just about everything to help smooth out her look.
  • Thursday, September 9 2010 6:00 PM EDT2010-09-09 23:00:53 GMT
    Makers of Shout Color Catcher say you can wash new red shorts with a white T-shirt by using sheets that prevent dyes from running onto fabrics. But does it work?
  • 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.
  • Thursday, August 26 2010 5:01 PM EDT2010-08-26 22:01:23 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?
  • Thursday, August 19 2010 5:56 PM EDT2010-08-19 22:56:03 GMT
    "I really liked it for gardening or when I sat outdoors to read, but when I moved around or played sports, I would not use it," said mom Barb Hopkins.
  • Thursday, August 12 2010 5:35 PM EDT2010-08-12 21:35:19 GMT
    Hanky Tanky Hanger claims folks can put 12 shirts or pants onto one hanger, but does it really work.
  • Thursday, August 5 2010 5:30 PM EDT2010-08-05 21:30:58 GMT
    Makers of Rejuvenate 15-minute Wash and Wax Kit say you don't need water and in that short amount of time you can wash and wash your dirty car!

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