Monday, May 20 2013 10:34 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:34:13 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - How many times have you almost lost your mind trying to tear off a piece of plastic wrap or aluminum foil? Well, we've all been there, but now an As Seen On TV product claims toFull Story >
How many times have you almost lost your mind trying to tear off a piece of plastic wrap or aluminum foil? Well, we've all been there, but now an As Seen On TV product claims to end the wrap madness.Full Story >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 2:34 PM EDT2013-05-14 18:34:24 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - The 'Wax Vac' is probably one of the most requested 'as seen on TV' items for me to test during the entire time I've been doing this series. After months on the prowl to find theFull Story >
The 'Wax Vac' is probably one of the most requested 'As Seen On TV' items for me to test during the entire time I've been doing this series. After months on the prowl to find the sold out products in stores, I finally found it! This week I jump in the shower to 'Try It Before You Buy It.'Full Story >
Monday, March 25 2013 5:03 AM EDT2013-03-25 09:03:11 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - We've all used a lint roller before, especially if we're wearing something dark that allows all your pet hair and lint to show, right? The problem is that you eventually run outFull Story >
We've all used a lint roller before, especially if we're wearing something dark that allows all your pet hair and lint to show, right? The problem is that you eventually run out of sticky tape and have to go out and buy more, which can be expensive. Now there's a new product called the 'Sticky Buddy' that's made of rubber instead.Full Story >
Monday, March 25 2013 4:57 AM EDT2013-03-25 08:57:03 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - After over a year of hosting the 'Try It Before You Buy It' segments, there's only been a hand full of 'as seen on TV' products that viewers have requested to see more than thisFull Story >
After over a year of hosting the 'Try It Before You Buy It' segments, there's only been a hand full of 'as seen on TV' products that viewers have requested to see more than this week's product. After waiting for what seemed like months for the 'Pocket Hose' to finally be available in stores, I finally found it, and this week I get to 'Try It Before You Buy It!'Full Story >
Monday, March 25 2013 4:50 AM EDT2013-03-25 08:50:58 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Having a place to put your cell phone or GPS while driving can be a pain unless you spend a few bucks on a fancy holder for your dash. This week I'm testing out a product that manyFull Story >
Having a place to put your cell phone or GPS while driving can be a pain unless you spend a few bucks on a fancy holder for your dash. This week I'm testing out a product that many viewers have requested I try. It's called the 'Gripgo,' and it promises to keep your phone or GPS snug in one spot while you drive. I 'Try It Before You Buy It.'Full Story >
Monday, February 11 2013 12:31 PM EST2013-02-11 17:31:30 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Some people love to go to restaurants where they can get whatever they want served up in a warm tortilla bowl! Well, now you don't have to waste the gas money on a trip to thatFull Story >
Some people love to go to restaurants where they can get whatever they want served up in a warm tortilla bowl! Well, now you don't have to waste the gas money on a trip to that favorite restaurant. You can make your own tortilla bowls at home, according the manufacturers of the 'Perfect Tortilla Pan Set'.Full Story >
Monday, January 7 2013 6:29 AM EST2013-01-07 11:29:34 GMT
CONSUMER REPORTS (WAVE) - If getting into shape is high on your list of New Year's resolutions (again!) and you're wondering if some infomercial exercise products can get you there, you're in luck! ConsumerFull Story >
Consumer Reports rounded up staffers to try out three products. They also called on a fitness-industry expert to evaluate each one and had their nutrition expert take a look at the diets that came with two of the products.Full Story >
Monday, December 17 2012 10:38 AM EST2012-12-17 15:38:04 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Since I started doing the 'Try It Before You Buy It' series over a year ago, I've had the opportunity to try a couple of different speakers that are suppose to boost the sound ofFull Story >
Since I started doing the 'Try It Before You Buy It' series over a year ago, I've had the opportunity to try a couple of different speakers that are suppose to boost the sound of your ipod, iphone or other device. This week I try another product that's hit the market recently. The 'Boom Cube' promises to make any music coming from your device booom! This week I try it before you buy it.Full Story >
Monday, December 3 2012 7:18 AM EST2012-12-03 12:18:31 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Do you have a closet that's so messy you can't find half the wardrobe you own? Well there's now a product that promises to help you out by tripling the size of your closet! It'sFull Story >
Do you have a closet that's so messy you can't find half the wardrobe you own? Well there's now a product that promises to help you out by tripling the size of your closet! It's the 'Wonder Hanger' and this week I 'Try It Before You Buy It.'Full Story >
Monday, November 26 2012 8:17 AM EST2012-11-26 13:17:38 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Parents with kids probably have experienced the occasional spill when their youngsters try to pour themselves a glass of juice or milk over their cereal. Now there's a product onFull Story >
Parents with kids probably have experienced the occasional spill when their youngsters try to pour themselves a glass of juice or milk over their cereal. Now there's a product on the market called the Magic Tap that's suppose to wipe out those spills. So I'm going to try it before you buy it.Full Story >
Monday, November 5 2012 11:57 AM EST2012-11-05 16:57:29 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Clothes dryer fires typically peak in the Fall and Winter months. According to FEMA report released in August of this year, an estimated 2,900 clothes dryer fires in residentialFull Story >
Clothes dryer fires typically peak in the Fall and Winter months. According to FEMA report released in August of this year, an estimated 2,900 clothes dryer fires in residential buildings are reported to U.S. fire departments each year Full Story >
Friday, October 26 2012 8:14 AM EDT2012-10-26 12:14:28 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A year or so ago, I tested out one of those products that promises to bring your headlight covers on your car back to showroom new. Well, it didn't exactly live up to expectations!Full Story >
We try Fast Bright before you buy it, to see if it will clear up scratched headlamps.Full Story >
Friday, October 19 2012 2:07 PM EDT2012-10-19 18:07:48 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Have you ever suffered with the problem of playing pinball with your cell phone and extra change in your car as you drive around town because you had no where to put them? Now there'sFull Story >
Have you ever suffered with the problem of playing pinball with your cell phone and extra change in your car as you drive around town because you had no where to put them? Now there's an item on the market that promises to keep it all in place.Full Story >
Friday, October 5 2012 2:38 PM EDT2012-10-05 18:38:10 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - It claims to be the wireless light bulb that can be installed anywhere, even without an electrician! The 'Insta Bulb' sounds like a good buy, but is it really? This week I 'TryFull Story >
It claims to be the wireless light bulb that can be installed anywhere, even without an electrician! The 'Insta Bulb' sounds like a good buy, but is it really? This week I 'Try It Before You Buy It!'Full Story >
Thursday, September 20 2012 12:34 PM EDT2012-09-20 16:34:57 GMT
LOUISVILLE (WAVE) - How many times have you had to move heavy, bulky furniture? It can be a pain and even dangerous to your back. Now the 'EZ Moves' is suppose to make that move much easier and even safer,Full Story >
LOUISVILLE (WAVE) - How many times have you had to move heavy, bulky furniture? It can be a pain and even dangerous to your back. Now the 'EZ Moves' is suppose to make that move much easier and even safer, but does it really work? I put it to the test to find out.
Friday, September 14 2012 4:24 PM EDT2012-09-14 20:24:10 GMT
LOUISVILLE (WAVE) - 'The Perfect Meatloaf' pan claims to make the perfect meatloaf and so much more all while keeping the grease and fat away from your dinner. But does it really work? I launch a brandFull Story >
The Perfect Meatloaf pan claims it can make the perfect meatloaf and so much more while keeping the grease and fat away from your dinner. But does it really work? I launched a brand new season of Try It Before You Buy It by testing it. Full Story >
Thursday, May 31 2012 7:06 AM EDT2012-05-31 11:06:54 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Now that the holidays are upon us many of us will be having to open a lot of packages over the coming weeks. Some of those packages will include zip ties and twist ties that areFull Story >
Chris McGill tests a product that claims to take the wrap rage out of opening anything.Full Story >
Wednesday, May 30 2012 3:56 PM EDT2012-05-30 19:56:21 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - 'Try It Before You Buy It' is a new segment we'll be doing on WAVE 3 Sunrise and WAVE 3 News at 5:30 p.m. every Friday. I'll be testing those "As Seen on TV" products that promiseFull Story >
'Try It Before You Buy It' is a new segment we'll be doing on WAVE 3 Sunrise and WAVE 3 News at 5:30 p.m. every Friday. I'll be testing those "As Seen on TV" products that promise to make our lives so much easier!Full Story >
Wednesday, May 30 2012 3:55 PM EDT2012-05-30 19:55:24 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - The 'Aluma Wallet' seems to be the answer to protecting everything in your purse or wallet and keeping it organized, but does it really work? We 'Try It, Before You Buy It!' AccordingFull Story >
The 'Aluma Wallet' seems to be the answer to protecting everything in your purse or wallet and keeping it organized, but does it really work? According to the TV commercial, the wallet holds a variety of credit cards, cash and even keys. It also claims that the wallet is water resistant and indestructible. We put the wallet through several tests to see if it indeed lives up to what it promises.Full Story >
Wednesday, May 30 2012 3:53 PM EDT2012-05-30 19:53:44 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Late pitchman Billy Mays made it famous. The all 'Mighty Putty'. It's suppose to bond, repair and seal almost anything and boasts that it's strong enough to pull a truck!! We tryFull Story >
Late pitchman Billy Mays made it famous. The all 'Mighty Putty'. It's suppose to bond, repair and seal almost anything and boasts that it's strong enough to pull a truck!! We try it before you buy it!Full Story >
Wednesday, May 30 2012 3:52 PM EDT2012-05-30 19:52:07 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Foggy headlight covers can really reduce the brightness of your headlights causing a safety issue. But what do you do besides spending upwards to $200 at a shop to fix the problem?Full Story >
Foggy headlight covers can really reduce the brightness of your headlights causing a safety issue. But what do you do besides spending upwards to $200 at a shop to fix the problem? This week we're trying the CCP '5 Minute Headlamp Lens Restorer' before you buy it!Full Story >
Wednesday, May 30 2012 3:45 PM EDT2012-05-30 19:45:52 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - It boasts to be the chair you can take anywhere. To the beach, sporting events and even camping. And it claims to be small enough to store right in your pants pocket. The 'AmazingFull Story >
It boasts to be the chair you can take anywhere. To the beach, sporting events and even camping. And it claims to be small enough to store right in your pants pocket. The 'Amazing Pocket Chair' is the latest 'as seen on TV' product that I get to "Try It Before You Buy It".Full Story >
Wednesday, May 30 2012 3:44 PM EDT2012-05-30 19:44:34 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Have you ever wanted to go fishing on the fly and just didn't have your rod with ya? Well, Coleman came out a while back with their 'Fish Pen'. It's suppose to be the world's smallestFull Story >
Have you ever wanted to go fishing on the fly and just didn't have your rod with ya? Well, Coleman came out a while back with their 'Fish Pen'. It's suppose to be the world's smallest fishing rod that breaks down small enough to fit in your pocket, just like a pen. I test the product out in this week's 'Try It Before You Buy It.'Full Story >
Wednesday, May 30 2012 3:42 PM EDT2012-05-30 19:42:41 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Have you ever wanted to have super sonic hearing just like the Bionic Woman did? Well the Bell and Howell Silver Sonic XL claims to do almost just that by amplifying sounds up toFull Story >
Have you ever wanted to have super sonic hearing just like the Bionic Woman did? Well the Bell and Howell Silver Sonic XL claims to do almost just that by amplifying sounds up to 90 feet away. I'll 'Try It, Before You Buy It!'Full Story >
Wednesday, May 30 2012 3:37 PM EDT2012-05-30 19:37:35 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - The 'Sodastream' soda and sparkling water maker promises to be "the smarter way to do soda" by turning regular tap water into fresh sparkling water or your favorite soft drink,Full Story >
The 'Sodastream' soda and sparkling water maker promises to be "the smarter way to do soda" by turning regular tap water into fresh sparkling water or your favorite soft drink, the healthy and eco friendly way. But does it really work?Full Story >
Wednesday, May 30 2012 3:23 PM EDT2012-05-30 19:23:44 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Most people use a standard oven mitt or 'pot holder' when it comes to getting something hot out of the oven or off our stovetop. But now there's a brand new product on the marketFull Story >
Most people use a standard oven mitt or 'pot holder' when it comes to getting something hot out of the oven or off our stovetop. But now there's a brand new product on the market that claims to be much better than your standard, everyday oven mitt. The 'Ove Glove' touts that it can withstand temperatures of up to 540 degrees all without allowing the person wearing it to get burned.Full Story >
Wednesday, May 30 2012 3:20 PM EDT2012-05-30 19:20:46 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Identity theft has been making headlines for quite sometime now. Thieves sometimes find very unique ways to steal your personal information, and sometimes we do a lot to help themFull Story >
Identity theft has been making headlines for quite sometime now. Thieves sometimes find very unique ways to steal your personal information, and sometimes we do a lot to help them without even knowing it. Full Story >
Wednesday, May 30 2012 3:15 PM EDT2012-05-30 19:15:18 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - On chilly Winter days the last thing you want is that cold air sneaking into your house underneath a drafty door or window. But now the 'Twin Draft Guard' is suppose to fix thatFull Story >
On chilly Winter days the last thing you want is that cold air sneaking into your house underneath a drafty door or window. But now the 'Twin Draft Guard' is suppose to fix that problem for you by quickly and easily sealing the bottoms of your windows and doors. This week we're going to 'Try It Before You Buy It.'
Wednesday, May 30 2012 3:12 PM EDT2012-05-30 19:12:03 GMT
LOUISIVLLE, KY (WAVE) - Since I began the 'Try It Before You Buy It' segment on WAVE-3, there's consistently been one product viewers request me to test over and over again. That product would be the 'FlexFull Story >
Since I began the 'Try It Before You Buy It' segment on WAVE-3, there's consistently been one product viewers request me to test over and over again. That product would be the 'Flex Seal' liquid rubber sealant. This week I 'Try It Before You Buy It.'Full Story >
Wednesday, May 30 2012 3:10 PM EDT2012-05-30 19:10:06 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Maintaining clean looking grout around your tile can be a major chore. But now the 'Grout Bully' wants to come to your rescue with claims it can take any old grout no matter howFull Story >
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Maintaining clean looking grout around your tile can be a major chore. But now the 'Grout Bully' wants to come to your rescue with claims it can take any old grout no matter how filthy with dirt or mildew, and within minutes make it look like you just spent hundreds on a new grout job. This week I "Try It Before You Buy It" to see if it works. Full Story >
Wednesday, May 30 2012 3:08 PM EDT2012-05-30 19:08:10 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Everything these days seems to come packaged in boxes and cartons that would leave one to believe it would be impossible to open them. Now there's answers to all those pesky problems.Full Story >
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Everything these days seems to come packaged in boxes and cartons that would leave one to believe it would be impossible to open them. Now there's answers to all those pesky problems. Zebra Companies markets a series of three products designed for women by women to open things. I've already tested the first product in that series, 'The Open It', now I'm testing their second product called 'The Open It RX.' Full Story >
Wednesday, May 30 2012 3:06 PM EDT2012-05-30 19:06:32 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - I've had numerous requests through email and on my WAVE 3 Facebook page to put the 'Slushy Magic' to the test. If you haven't seen the commercial on television, the 'Slushy Magic'Full Story >
I've had numerous requests through email and on my WAVE-3 Facebook page to put the 'Slushy Magic' to the test. If you haven't seen the commercial on television, the 'Slushy Magic' claims to transform any of your kids's favorite drinks into a cool slushy within seconds. This week I'm putting its claims to the test as I 'Try It Before You Buy It!' Full Story >
Wednesday, May 30 2012 3:05 PM EDT2012-05-30 19:05:10 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – It seems to be the 'wonder of all frying pans.' No oil needed and no matter what you burn, it comes out with ease. I had my doubts. To test this frying pan I went outside. YouFull Story >
It seems to be the 'wonder of all frying pans.' No oil needed and no matter what you burn, it comes out with ease. I had my doubts.Full Story >
Thursday, May 24 2012 2:50 PM EDT2012-05-24 18:50:17 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Having light when and where you need it can be a challenge at times. Now a product called the 'Hug Light' is claiming to be the answer to your prayers, I 'Try It Before You BuyFull Story >
Having light when and where you need it can be a challenge at times. Now, a product called the Hug Light claims it's the answer to your prayers.Full Story >
Thursday, May 24 2012 2:37 PM EDT2012-05-24 18:37:44 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Now that Summer is right around the corner, wouldn't it be nice to leave your house or RV door open without having to worry about pesky bugs getting in?? Well the 'Magic Mesh' promisesFull Story >
Now that Summer is right around the corner, wouldn't it be nice to leave your house or RV door open without having to worry about pesky bugs getting in? The Magic Mesh promises to make that a reality for you, but does it really work? Full Story >
Thursday, May 24 2012 2:28 PM EDT2012-05-24 18:28:13 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Many of us have smart phones these days and for the most part, the audio that comes out is fairly good. The 'Music Bullet' is suppose to make that sound even bigger and better.Full Story >
Many of us have smart phones, and for the most part, the audio that comes out of them is fairly good. The 'Music Bullet' is supposed to make that sound even bigger and better. Full Story >
Tuesday, February 14 2012 1:15 PM EST2012-02-14 18:15:46 GMT
It claims it's a third hand in the kitchen that can automatically stir while you cook, but does it work? Chris McGill puts RoboStir to the test.Full Story >
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:00:33 GMT
The story of Zach Sobiech, an 18-year-old who succumbed to osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, on Monday, is touching hearts and changing the way people look at their time on Earth. Sobiech wasFull Story >
The story of Zach Sobiech, a cancer patient who made it his mission to spread the joy of living to anyone he came in contact with, is continuing to inspire others after his death. Full Story >
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:59:27 GMT
Three people were shot Thursday afternoon in Over-the-Rhine. It happened just before 1 p.m. near the intersection of Elm and Liberty Street. Full Story >
Three people were shot Thursday afternoon in Over-the-Rhine. It happened just before 1 p.m. near the intersection of Elm and Liberty Street.Full Story >
Amid lingering concerns about his national security policies, President Barack Obama is outlining measures to clarify the deadly use of drones against terror suspects.Full Story >
President Barack Obama sought Thursday to advance the U.S. beyond the unrelenting war effort of the past dozen years, defining a narrowing terror threat that still imperils the nation but now is defined by smaller networks...Full Story >
The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations...Full Story >
In one of their most dramatic choices in a century, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to ease a divisive ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted into the nation's leading youth organization.Full Story >
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:47:43 GMT
The Kentucky Supreme Court has suspended northern Kentucky attorney Eric C. Deters for 60 days because of misconduct in two civil cases. The suspension marks the second time the high court has suspendedFull Story >
The Kentucky Supreme Court has suspended northern Kentucky attorney Eric C. Deters for 60 days because of misconduct in two civil cases.Full Story >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:31:55 GMT
The claim that the ongoing IRS scandal is limited to low level employees is falling apart. The six Cincinnati workers we have identified, who sent scrutinizing letters to conservative groups with wordsFull Story >
The claim that the ongoing IRS scandal is limited to low level employees is falling apart. Full Story >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:19 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:19:07 GMT
Tonight, we are going to show you how that chain transitions into the Washington D.C. office, and why the Inspector General says he may need to question local agents again. Full Story >
Tonight, we are going to show you how that chain transitions into the Washington D.C. office, and why the Inspector General says he may need to question local agents again. Full Story >
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:11 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:11:14 GMT
The number of mystery illness cases affecting Alabama is growing. Wednesday, Alabama Department of Public Health spokeswoman Dr. Mary McIntyre confirmed the number rose to ten overnight from a previous report of seven.Full Story >
The number of mystery illness cases affecting Alabama is growing. Wednesday, Alabama Department of Public Health spokeswoman Dr. Mary McIntyre confirmed the number rose to ten overnight from a previous report of seven.Full Story >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:20:28 GMT
The Cincinnati Tea Party announced that it will protest the IRS on Tuesday over the targeting of liberty groups regarding their tax status. The protest will begin at Fountain Square at noon on TuesdayFull Story >
The Cincinnati Tea Party protested the IRS on Tuesday over the targeting of liberty groups regarding their tax status. Full Story >
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:24 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:24:41 GMT
A boater who caused a fatal crash on the Ohio River was sentenced on Thursday. Glenn Riegelsberger will spend the next four years behind bars for the death of Jeffery Foster. Riegelsberger was sentencedFull Story >
A boater who caused a fatal crash on the Ohio River was sentenced on Thursday.Full Story >
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:22:41 GMT
Some cooler and much less humid weather is headed our way. This will lead to mostly sunny skies for Friday and a pleasant - if not a tad chilly - high in the mid 60s. Full Story >
Some cooler and much less humid weather is headed our way. This will lead to mostly sunny skies for Friday and a pleasant - if not a tad chilly - high in the mid 60s. Click here for your complete Memorial Day weekend forecast. Full Story >
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:20:51 GMT
Union Township Police responded to a reported gunshot near the St. Thoamas More Church, also a parochial school, on Thursday morning. The first officer arrived on the scene within minutes of the callFull Story >
Union Township Police responded to a reported gunshot near the St. Thomas More Church, also a parochial school, on Thursday morning. Full Story >
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