In the months when darkness falls before the workday concludes, a well-lit house adds a touch of warmth to cold winter days. With this electronic, seven-day timer from Timex, light need not ratchet up electric bills or waste precious energy. Users simply plug a lamp into the timer and program the handy gadget to flick on moments before arrival. Users also can plug a coffee maker into the timer, for freshly brewed java first thing in the morning. With heavy-duty grounded plug, the 1875-watt capacity timer services two and three prong electrical appliances alike. The LCD display presents easy-to-read digits for user convenience. The timer handles a full week’s worth of programming, with twenty potential programs available per day. Vacationing users also can opt to set their timer on random, igniting plugged in lamps at unpredictable times to confuse possible burglars who might otherwise infer a vacant house. Times automatically adjust for daylight savings time. Timex offers an extended four-year warranty with product registration and fee. The timer measures 1-1/2 by 2-3/4 by 3 inches. --Jessica Reuling
