The overall look of the packaging and the product itself is what made me interested in Honeywell’s Surround Heat Tower Heater. Having purchased quite a few heaters in the past, it has become apparent that while many fan forced heaters are able to push heat into the middle of …

Recently I had a chance to receive some samples of Ziploc Dry Big Bags. I was given one each of three sizes — large, X-large, and XX-large. These bags are supposed to be great for storage and for other practical uses, such as on camping
and boating trips. …

Having recently moved I decided that instead of packing my old beat up pots and pans I would just replace them. I was not looking for anything fancy, I am not much of a cook and all that I really wanted was just a few good inexpensive non-stick pans …

If you have children like me then you probably spend countless hours in the kitchen making cookies. I have found a terrific new and fun way to make cookies with your children. I have MS and I find cookie cutting messy and a bit tricky as my fingers don’t …

I was in need of some strainers for this dish I was preparing. I needed a fine strainer and was looking for something that I could use for many dishes. I was not looking to spend a lot of money on the strainers and went to a local dollar …

This is the second of these toasters that I have bought (model no Fcl4001/h 1300w), and I’m not happy with it. I used my first one for several years without any problem, but this one just doesn’t seem to be the same.
I bought this model because I use solar …

I recently went on a camping excursion in Ionia, MI., at a campgroud infamous for its mosquito infestation. I wanted to be prepared, so I stocked my bag with a variety of insect repellants, sprays, wipes, and anti-itch sticks (I know how to pack for any occassion after all). …

Seventh Generation, Free & Clear All-Purpose Cleaner is an all-purpose cleaner which only cost $14, available in 8 bottles each weighing 32oz. Just like other cleaners, it was much looser, and it did not feel too greasy but not soapy, either, so you can just apply and clean your …

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 …

I have always loved my grandmother’s plants. For years, I watched as she had such amazing blooms on her violets. These violets were in large containers and I could never seem to understand how she got them so large.
Not only that but she would get blooms all year round …

I remember that my mom used to use baking soda a lot when I was a child, and so when I first came across Arm & Hammer’s Liquid Laundry Detergent I decided that it might be worth giving it a try. I found it at on sale Wal-Mart for …

Over the years, I’ve always wanted a refrigerator that opened up from both sides. I mean there was a huge infactuation with these types of refrigertators for some reason. I also wanted a refrigerator that was stainless steel as well. Considering my kitchen marvels alot of grey in …

This is a cool, little coffee grinder. Proctor Silex makes a compact yet sturdy grinder that fits just about anywhere. I needed a coffee grinder for my office, and did not want to spend a lot of money. I was looking for something else when I spotted the Fresh …

My family has been using the Vim brand to clean the kitchen and the bathrooms for as long as I can remember, and for good reason. Now that I am older, my parents make me clean the tub vigorously with Vim (I live under their roof, so I guess …

Though I usually like to use wash cloths when I take a shower, they cannot always give me the rich lather that I am looking for. I have purchased a few bath sponges and thought they were pretty much all the same. I recently came upon a bath sponge …

Borax Natural Laundry Booster and multipurpose household cleaner have helped me to become a better home maker. I basically love keeping all the areas of my home —“ sparkling clean and so toiled really hard to remove all the dust and grime from various quarters of my home. But …

I have recently had to get a new washing machine. Mine was about 15 years old and had just about had it. I decided to go with an Energy Star rated product because I have become increasingly aware about the environment. At the same time I did want to …

This is quite a new range from the Comfort brand. Since it was new then I had to try them all, and although there is 1 I really don’t like and the others which I think are ok, it was still a good idea to try them I would …

Krups fast Touch coffee grinder is an excellent little machine. I chose the Krups brand to replace my old Mr. Coffee grinder a couple of years ago. And I haven’t had any major problems grinding beans for my morning coffee as yet. I’ve noticed this unit is better quality, using …

When having a toddler, a dog and 2 cats, you need something that will get your floors clean in a short time. I’ve been using the WetJet for years now and I must say it is a solid investment. I’ve used steam cleaners and other systems and …

I have been using the Cutting Knife with Red Plastic Handle by Inox for several months now. My experience with it has been very good and I would to share it with you please.
I like the fact that this knife is very useful for several purposes. I have found …

Our house has well water and the toilet bowls can get very nasty looking at times because of it. I decided to try Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Bleach to try to get some of the staining out from it. I figured if nothing else would do the trick, …

The first thing that comes to my mind when I think about Glade Micro Spray is that commercial with a kid who is sitting on the toilet calling his mother saying that it is gone. Eventually we find out that MicroSpray is gone. The commercial was really cute and …

I purchased this mop for cleaning my kitchen and it has been great. I purchased it from Wal-Mart and I paid 20 dollars for it. I have not found it in any other stores besides Wal-Mart but you may be able to purchase it online also. …

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 …

Like everyone, I have plenty of electrics in my home. To keep a lot of them running, I need batteries. Though batteries are a necessity, I have never felt it is necessary to spend 5 or 6 dollars on them. When I was shopping around a local dollar store, …

When I used to live in a colder part of the US, I once used Wood Stoves to heat my home. At the time, I had a Vermont Castings wood stove that was the envy of most of my neighbors. When I went looking for a grill this past …

The belt on my vacuum broke recently and I have not yet been able to go get a new one. So naturally, dirt and dust started piling up on the carpet (especially because I have two dogs). So I saw the Swiffer CarpetFlick and decided to give it a …

If you are a bird watcher, you know how heavy binoculars can get walking around with them around your neck. My husband has a nice set of Bushnell Binoculars but they are the large ‘manly’ ones. I purchased a nice small pair at Wal Mart. They are Bushnell’s …

If you’re a real gourmet or coffee fan you’re not going to be satisfied with this purchase. In the hierarchy of espresso machines (if such hierarchy exists) this one owns the lowest level. It doesn’t mean that this espresso machine is of the bad quality or has any kind …

I have used Fabuloso products a few times around my house and have pretty much been pleased with them. When I saw the Fabuloso Citrus and Fruits Multipurpose cleaner I decided to give it a try. I purchased the bottle of Fabuloso from a local dollar store for the …

This thing is a great alternative to using a regular shower head. This acts as both a fixed and a hand shower. We’ve owned it for about a year now and I’m glad we have it. I use it a lot for rinsing my hair and …

I can’t say enough about this cookware!! Not only is it non-stick, but you can use metal utensils in it!!! I absolutely LOVE IT!!!
I happened upon it one day while watching QVC out of boredom. There was an introductory special for two SQUARE frying pans in …

Although I have generally found that store brands usually come close to or at times even exceed the quality of national, name brand products, this is one of those instances where the quality of the store brand product just is not as good. The paper towels sold by Kroger …

An amazing earth friendly dish soap I like to use is Nature’s Place Ultra Concentrated Dish Liquid in Natural Lavender. It really helps get my dishes clean naturally without any harsh ingredients that could be harmful to the earth, and it doesn’t leave a soapy residue behind on my …

I purchased this water slide earlier this year. I was looking for something to have in the back yard to keep the kids entertained and cool during the hot summer months. The weather turned warm rather early this year. It was already heating up in March, …

Being the frustrated chef that I am and with the small kitchen that we have, Cuisinart DLC-2 Mini Prep Plus Food Processor has all the criteria that will meet my requirements. I saw this thing at Costco, being sold at $29 + tax, I fell in love with it. …

I have owned this thing for several years and I rarely use it because I’m not someone that drinks coffee. It’s intended for coffee but I have used it for other things like serving juices and tea. Whenever I use it I use it as a typical …

There is an old saying out there; “they don’t build them the way they used to.” I really do believe this saying when it comes to lawn mowers. This is because of an experience I had a couple years ago.
When I first bought my new house, money was a …

I have been using SnoBol toilet bowl cleaner for a little over a year now, and I would say it’s a good product. Formulated to fight rust stains, it leaves the bowl sparkling white, and it not only cleans but also disinfects and deodorizes. You’ll need to be careful …

Two years ago, we experienced the longest power outage after the super typhoon made landfall in the country leaving areas without electricity for three weeks. Candles and batteries ran out of stock every day in the grocery stores and even at the mall so I opted to buy this Mini …

This product comes in a small sealed tube that you use the lid to puncture it to open or break the seal so to speak. I like these particular tubes because you know right away if it has been tampered with.
I love the product itself because it’s a …

Glade Clean Linen is one of my favorite aerosol air fresheners on the market, I feel that if your home is stinky, it is dirty. When I have completed my daily house cleaning, I give my house a walk thru with a can of Glade aerosol air freshener, and …

I have always been the one to try almost everything once. I was shopping at the store and saw the most inexpensive bathroom tissue ever. It was a whole four pack for under a dollar. A dollar is usually the cheapest I can find, so this was a shocker. …

We love meatballs in our family but I have never mastered the knack of cooking them without a sauce, until I came across this excellent Meatball Griller from NordicWare, my absolute favourite cookware brand.
It is a metal pan which has been shaped to hold twelve good sized meatballs, …

I was in the market for some paint to re-paint the outside of my house so I decided to go with this. I was somewhat disappointed with it because it doesn’t work nearly as well as I expected. I purchased it from Fred’s Dollar Store. …

Prestige Omega non-stick cookware is a new kind of cook wears introduced by the company prestige in the market recently. I had heard my friends saying that they have been using the prestige omega non-stick cook wear since 6 months and they found it very good in …

We, as with most people have a multitude of electronic products around the house that you don’t want to sp[ray a cleaner on to get the dust off of it. A problem that every woman and (man) if you clean your house should know is a constant struggle. …

Cool kitchen gadgets are always fun to play with, but if they don’t work as well as they could then they are no fun at all and just end up taking much needed counter space. I totally felt like the Multi-Blade Mandolin from Avon was a waste of …