As the summer began to approach and the temperatures rise here in the south - I found myself craving ice cream. Dispute the fact that I could go to publix and buy greenwise ice cream for $3.50, I decided that I wanted it homemade. I really had no special reason …

Having four children including a toddler it’s important to me that I keep my home as clean as possible, but preferably without filling the air with harmful and irritating chemicals. So when I spotted this Naturally Powered Antibacterial Multi-Surface Cleaner I decided to buy a bottle to try it …

This —˜naturally lemon washing up liquid’ from Tesco’s own brand is a good product as it produces a lot of bubbles, it smells nice and natural to my nose and, most importantly, it is really good at cutting through the grease. I usually leave my dishes to partially …

When it came time to replace our deck furniture last summer, I first considered going down and buying a set of deck furniture from the local store. But, DIY kind of guy that I am, I decided to put that money into a new circular saw, some lumber, …

I just love it when products have the word “miracle” somewhere in their names because it just begs me to buy it and test that theory out. Which is probably part of their evil ingenious plan to begin with. But the Nature’s Miracle Stain and Odor Remover really do …

When it comes to non stick cookware, I am tired of buying one after another. None of them lasts long and I was looking for good brands for my money. Finally, I decided to give Meyer induction skillet for my cooking. I was impressed by the looks and I …

About 2 years ago I seen a Black And Decker drill at a tag-sale cheap, My other drill had been “Lost”. I figured it would last me 6 months, at least when I got it. So I use it for the first time, and even …

I am trying to cost my costs and expenses, and that means buying a lot of generics. In this economy, I just do not know what else to do, I no longer eat meals away from home, I have started riding the public transportation aka bus when ever I …

Pangs of guilt riddle through me as I embark on a description of the inexpensive Roper brand washing machine. When I bought it, I was really short on funds, and I felt so grateful that something in my price range was available at all.
For those who live …

Don’t you wish you had binoculars when you live in a high-rise apartment? Then you’re just like me. Mind you, I don’t live in a high-rise, it’s only a three storey building. But even in this situation, I find using binoculars very handy, indeed.
It’s not to …

There are a lot of different clog cleansers out there, but the one that has worked the best for me thus far is Drano Max Gel.
Drano Max Gel is very easy to use, as are most of its competitors. Being that I have to watch every penny, and …

Sometimes, I use Surf Bar with Fabric Conditioner when my favorite detergent bar is not available in the small store near my house. This product costs PhP5 (Philippine Peso) or US$0.12 per bar. It has the same price to almost all laundry soaps. I like using this laundry soap …

Two days before I was scheduled to leave town for a couple of months, I discovered, to my extreme horror, that there was a wasp nest right outside my front door. It was not large, but I was shocked at how quickly those wasps got it built, given that …

If you’re like me and still purchase potato chips that come in a bag as opposed to a can, then you know if you let an open bag of potato chips sit for too long, they’ll start to go stale. Putting a rubber band around the bag or even …

The Portmeirion brand encompasses (mainly) attractive and traditional tableware; made in Wales in the United Kingdom, I have many of their products so was happy to add this Apple Harvest Wall Clock to my collection. I paid $55 for it from Amazon and have been absolutely 100% happy with …

I wanted an easier way to clean the grout on my floor so I decided to purchase this brush. I am very happy with the purchase and I believe it was a great buy. I purchased it from Wal-Mart and I paid 7 dollars for it at …

I am always looking for ways to make my home smell great. While I adore luxury candles, I’ve been on a quest to find cheaper alternatives. I decided to try out Glade’s 2-in-1 Candle in Vanilla Passion Fruit because it was about $3.00 at Target. I also thought that …

When I moved to my current house, I was thrilled to find that it had so many Orange and Grapefruit trees on it. There is nothing quite like fresh squeezed Juice in the morning and with this many oranges and grapefruits at my disposal, having fresh juice was …

I despite all kinds of insects. I think they’re disgusting and they make me cringe. I particularly dislike spiders, regardless of how small. I decided to give these devices a try because I do see the occasional small spider and some other tiny bugs and I had hoped if …

I used to be a loyal consumer to a few high end brands, but I’ve been using the cheapest laundry products I could get away with since the recession. I’ve tried quite a few “off” brands, usually found at discount stores or dollar stores, on sale. The one that …

These things are very easy to use and best of all they are effective. They have several different uses and I have used them several times throughout my house. I first purchased them a few months ago from Wal-Mart. At the time of purchase …

Tide is a very effective and very good detergent bar, which I have been using to clean up my clothes. I am a mother of 3 little children and as we know that the children do make their clothes dirty very often and we cant stop them. …

If you are looking for a small air purifier that packs a lot of punch in a small room then I can’t say enough good things about this one! I have to be sure to point out however, that the coverage of this is only for about a …

Oh how I love coffee. I’m not sure when I started loving coffee so much. All I know is that when it comes to coffee I have to have it at least once a day. I work a lot and my office doesn’t have a coffee machine. So a …

Last summer I had my first encounter with sharing living quarters with rats. I bought rat poison blocks and set them out trying to lure the rats to their death to no avail. Next I tried snap traps but they weren’t fooled. So then I tried glue traps which worked …

My new sheet sets in my house are Martha Stewart Every Day 5 Star Sheets. I was decided that all of our sheets were worn out and it was definitely time to replace them. I went to K-mart and decided to try these sets. I am so glad I …

I bought a Russell Hobbs T10818 toaster roughly 6 years ago. I £35 for it, which in my opinion is a good price for a toaster, since I didn’t want to get a cheap one that would stop working after a few months. I usually have toast every day …

I am really into keeping my house germ free and clean. I am always sure to take the time to clean my home daily. There are a few cleaning items that I really like better than others. One of my favorite cleaners is Comet disinfectant cleanser with bleach. …

In November we began buying new power tools so we could get ready to build our own house. We went to Lowe’s, and Wal-mart, and then researched the ones that interested us on the internet for any other pertent information about the tools. Our fist consideration was product durability …

I am normally picky about what I buy that is store brand. I was running low on money one day, and I was running low on toilet tissue as well. I decided to purchase store brand, because they had something that would fit into my budget that was a …

Last Christmas I hinted, maybe not so subtly, to my love that I would like an accuquilt go! baby die cut machine. I am a seamstress by trade and I really enjoy quilting at home. I am not sure exactly what it was that I thought I …

As a keen baker I like to make my own cakes and biscuits rather than buy them from the store, that way I know exactly what has gone into them and equally importantly they taste better than mass produced goodies.  At Christmastime however things get a little trickier as …

When it comes to cooking and/or food preparation, I love anything that makes this chore as fast and easy as possible. Usually I will just go for microwavable entrees or something that I can throw into the crock pot in the morning and be done with it, however, these …

I am an avid barbecue fan. I am also a Weber Grill fan. The performance and durability of Weber grills is well known, legendary even, but I do not like gas grills. Even though the ‘instant use’ property of gas grills makes them convenient, the trade off is not …

Brawney Paper Towels really stand up to their name. They are strong enough for the toughest wipe up jobs and even for scrubbing pots and pans.
They have a wide range of prints and designs to go with your kitchen decor that is sure to please anyone.
I usually buy …

When I saw the commercials for the Snuggie Blanket, I really thought that this was one of the cheapest things I could imagine anyone purchasing and I would never pay any amount of money for this blanket. It is a blanket that has arms that you wrap around your …

My family and I often go on trips away from home to visit family and friends. For many of these trips we will be away for a week or so. Often we stay in a motel for that week but usually don’t want to pay the prices for the …

I’ve used Clorox Disinfecting Wipes before, but always the lemon scent, but recently I purchased a combo pack that included Clorox Disinfecting Wipes - Fresh Scent. I was eager to try it because sometimes even using a product with a lemon scent, it’s overpowering.
What I’ve discovered about this …

Why didn’t they invent this years ago? It is so simple and easy to use and imminitely reusable, it is the greatest thing to hit cleaning since I don’t know what. And I hate to clean. But the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works exactly like it promises …

I am always cold, especially at night even though I have a down blanket, two quilts, and three other blankets. I got the WestPoint Home bed warmer for my birthday last year, and I use it every night! All you do is put it over your mattress, underneath your …

Today I bought a new standard boxwood stove from Kings Hardware in Jamestown, TN. It had been a long time sinse I had one but I knew from experience that they are reliable and durable and just the thing we needed right now. You see we moved here into …

When I received my bottle of appliance touch-up, I thought it was a grand thing to have around the home, for those ‘just in case’ times. I still do think that! Refrigerators that do get bumped, may be easily repainted with this brand name: APPLIANCE TOUCH UP……..white is number …

Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud Supreme Mattress —” I would like to say that the tempur-pedic cloud is awesome!!! It has just the right balance of support and softness for my body. I have problems with tossing and turning at night and it really irritates my boyfriend. We saw the commericals …

For the money invested I have really been pleased with my Weld-Pak 100HD from Home Depot. I work with large, industrial, welders on a daily basis but I must the is almost perfect for the home user. It operates off of standard 110V (Household) single phase power. With …

I have many differrent products in my cleaning supply cupboard, and each has its own purpose. There are some products that I can use in multiple areas of my home, and Clorox Greenworks is one of them. What makes this product different from the rest, however, is …

At first when I thought about reviewing this heater, I couldn’t muster up any interest. I wondered what could there be to say. Couldn’t be much.
Well, an unexpected cold spell came along after the threat of tropical storms originating off the coast of West Aftrica. Most …

I purchased this thing a few months ago and I’ll just say that I wasn’t very impressed with it. The quality is horrible in my opinion. It’s poorly made and I barely use it because it doesn’t work as well as I would have expected. I …

The Fairy Freckles Studios Vintage Style Classic Santa Claus Christmas Clock is a wall clock that’s nearly eleven inches in diameter. Although this wall clock isn’t quite as attractively designed as the Fairy Freckles Studios Vintage Style Christmas Decorative Wall Clock, I liked the wall clock enough to spend …

We had pet odour so I bought Air Wick 2 in 1 Air Freshener in Rain Garden scent at my local supermarket. Often I prefer to light scented candles, but I had company coming and was in a hurry. I knew Air Wick was a trusted name in air …

If you are looking for a monitor stand to add to your computer desk I believe this is a wonderful option. It’s sold at several places online but I have not been able to find it in any stores. It’s sold on Amazon for a price of …