I love baking cakes, brownies, muffins, you name it and I like to make ice cream as well. I have had a spatula that has served me for years but recently it finally grew too old and it fell apart. This left me looking for a new spatula and …

I recently discovered Zout stain remover made by the Dial company, a well know US based company that makes Dial bar soap. I am always looking for effective and affordable stain removal products, and this little blue bottle jumped out at me with its claims of “Satisfaction guaranteed, gets out …

During the summer, I have a house full of day care kids. The kids always enjoy being outside, and we have a variety of back yard equipment and toys to keep them entertained. Along with our swing set, I wanted to get the kids a sand box …

One of my favourite Yankee Candle fragrances is Vanilla Satin, I’m currently burning it in wax tart format which I think is the best way to experience this particular scent. For those of you who don’t know, a wax tart is the modern take on an oil burner;  a …

When I heard that there was such a thing as a “Tide to Go Pen” that could be taken anywhere and used to prevent and remove stains from clothes I was very interested. I decided to purchase the pen one day and put it to the test. I got …

This is an air freshener product that comes in a spray bottle and which you use to spray around a room in order to quash bad odors. The Febreze Air Effects Cinnamon Sugar & Home product replaces stale air or unpleasant aromas with a combination with cinnamon and vanilla. …

When I needed new pots and pans, I went to Walmart because I knew they had a huge variety of cookware to choose from. I was not disappointed. I found the T-Fal Thermo-Spot Nonstick Soft Handles 10 piece Cookware set. It first attracted my eye because it was my …

needed a stronger all purpose cleaning spray and when I found Vim Power Cream Degreaser on sale for just $2 at my local discount store, I just knew this was the cleaner for me. I have bought other Vim cleaning products over the years and have always been …

When my brother first moved to his new apartment, I was there with him to help and support. I helped him move into his first apartment and even stayed with him for a week to get things settled, before I had to head home. When he moved into the …

The Dow Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner hangs over your shower head and, according to the manufacturer, will clean your shower so well if you simply push the button once a day that you’ll never have to clean your shower manually again. I’d say don’t throw away your …

I bought my Coleman MicroPacker Compact Battery Lantern a few years ago mainly because of common power outages where I was living. Like many things, there are both good qualities and bad qualities of this lantern. However, there are more good things about this lantern than there are bad. …

I’ve been using Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaning Kit for four months now. With kids the tub and shower can get gross with mildew build up really fast. The kids forget to turn the fan on. And I have white bathroom tiles so it shows everything-not my choice it …

I have only used a few different glass cleaners. Only one of these has really impressed me. Nonetheless, I still try generic brands in search for an inexpensive quality glass cleaner. I recently went to a local Dollar Tree store and purchased the Professional strength glass cleaner. I noticed …

I have been using Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Sponges for a very long time and I have not had any issues with them. These sponges are sold in most retail stores and I normally pay about 14 dollars for a pack of 15. I believe …

Bedspreads are one of my secret addictions. I can’t help but scan them at the stores or search for them on the web on a whim. I like owning a multiple of them so that I can change them out each season, and I also really like that bedspreads …

I’ve been using a regular insecticide at home. I see to it that I spray the kitchen and storage room to prevent from some cockroaches, ants and flies that would be risky to my families health. I am using a regular insecticide for many years but it doesn’t give …

The JH Smith Company Cordless Lighted Poinsettia Garland is a six foot long string of red poinsettias and green leaves. A total of ten light-up poinsettias are attached to the garland. I paid twenty dollars for this Christmas decoration and I’m reasonably happy with it. What I really like …

I bought Carson Stuff-It Microfiber Lens Cloth for $7.86 online. Here is my review.
These cloths are nothing too different from kitchen rags when it comes to their purpose, but they are actually longer lasting, because of the material they are made of. These towels are made of …

I don’t like dusting because it’s always a big hassle so I decided to purchase the Swiffer Duster because I wanted something to make dusting easier. The Swiffer Duster comes with a handle and three disposable dusters. I only paid 10 dollars for the Swiffer Duster and …

SIGG switzerland waterbottles are the sturdiest waterbottles made. the quality comes with the price tag - feel the pinch first, be satisfied later. I honestly felt strongly about bring metal bottles to school, partly because of the unforgiving weight it adds to your already-heavy school bag. But afterwhich, given …

I found Windex Clean & Shine Dry Microfibre Cloths on sale five for a $1CDN plus tax. Each microfibre cloth came individually wrapped, in an attractive blue package, and here was the first mistake, the Windex company could easily have fitted two cloths in each package and avoided landfill …

The Magnet Works Cheery Snowman Welcome Indoor Outdoor Doormat is a Christmas doormat that can be used inside the house or outside the house. Although I don’t use mine outdoors, if you do, you should know that the doormat is weatherproofed, so rain and snow aren’t something that will …

At 29 dollars plus shipping this seems expensive for a single solar light. I had enjoyed their more traditional and simple round ones, but couldn’t resist the allure of something new. And the price was just a few dollars more, so I figured I’d try at least one.
Now the …

I’m going to start by getting right to the point, this stuff doesn’t work well at all. I’m very frustrated with it because when I purchase this I had just recently moved into a new apartment and I was looking for something to clean the stove with, but …

I purchased this cooker over a year ago and I have to say that it’s one of my most favorite things to cook with. Although it works very well it’s also very cheap and I enjoyed not have to pay much money for it. At the time …

I had seen this on television and in stores but was always a little too skeptical to try it. However, I ended up getting this as a housewarming gift from one of my co-workers. Apparently he had one and loved it. I was glad to at least get to …

Home defense is a spray that gets rid of ants, bugs, and fleas. I have had trouble getting rid of bugs in my house and this home defense seems to be working pretty good. I have to admit that I have seen a few bugs since spraying it but …

I originally bought the Braun Oral B electic toothbrush when I had problems with my wrist and was having difficulty brushing my teeth with a convential toothbrush.  I am so glad I did, and since then have not gone back to a conventional toothbrush.
The charging unit is very small. …

One of the ideas that I saw online recently was a DIY recipe for cleaning tile floors. I use as many natural cleansers as I can, especially since I have kids and pets, but they can get expensive to constantly re-purchase. That’s why this recipie caught my attention, because, I …

I’ve been seeing Dawn Antibacterial dishwashing liquid and hand soap around the kitchen ever since I was a youngster. I never understood why my mother always bought, and stuck to that particular brand. Once I became an adult, had to live on my own, and there wasn’t a dishwasher …

In summer flies and mosquitos turn into a big problem. Specially at night, when after closing my eyes I hear that annoying buzz in my ear, knowing that short after that I will have a mosquito biting me.
Raid Moscas y Mosquitos is an insecticide specially for flies and mosquitos.
When …

I use sponges a lot in the kitchen so I wanted something to make storage a bit easier. It can be a bit of a hassle when trying to store away wet sponges so I wanted something to eliminate the hassle. I was amazed when I found …

I have purchased several cleaning products for my bathroom but this certainly has to be one of the best that I’ve purchased. When it comes to scrubbing it usually requires a lot of effort. I purchased this bathroom tool a little over a month ago and I …

For the longest time, we used dishwashing paste when washing our dishes and Axion was the number one product then. It really cleans our dishes, specially when it’s too oily, or is really dirty. It’s easy to use, though you really have to use a lot to take out …

I try to keep busy by doing as many little side jobs as I can. This can range from typical handyman work, to cooking, and I end up doing quite a variety of things on my typical off days. One thing that remains constant between the vast majority of …

I found the Bionaire Permatech humidifier to be an effective humidifier if you use it properly, however using it can be a pain.
The tank is difficult to fill because there is nothing to hold onto. The handle is at the top to make it easy to get the tank …

This is one item that I am very excited to write about! The Tramontina 8-qt - 18/10 TriPly-Clad Stainless Steel Stock Pot is one of the best pots I have ever owned. I have been using this pot for about 3 months now and I still get happy when …

The Air Wick 2 in 1 odor eliminating spray can does just that.
I love the smell of the vanilla, it comes off as a cool smell and makes me want to bake something. They really pack the can pretty full and it can last me anywhere …

Got garbage? My house seems to just grow garbage, sometimes! I need a tall kitchen bag for my garbage everyday. When I start to clean the bathroom garbage and the kitchen papers that accumulate every day, I end up with an entire bag of garbage to go outside to …

Last summer we decided to purchase a pool for the back yard. We looked into getting an above ground pool installed, and the price was way too high for our budget. We still wanted somewhere for the kids and us to be able to swim and …

Any task or activity can be done with ease provided you have the right tools and devices. Cooking is one such activity or chore as I see it. Cutting up things is a major part of cooking which probably takes the most energy of them all. The rest is …

This thing is terrific. It’s a 400W dc to ac inverter so you can run 120V household items off 12 volts DC. The device itself is pretty small and it would not take up much room in your car or camper. I personally have not used it in an …

About a month ago I had a bad case of ants in my kitchen. I tried several different products to try to help eliminate this problem. I usually have this problem about the same time each year and I hate coming home to find a counter and …

When I bought my first Swiffer sweeper several months ago, after falling in love with the idea of them when I used a similar kind of item at work to clean the hardwood floors there, I bought a starter kit that came with the sweeper, some dry cleaning cloths …

I found myself short on funds a couple weeks ago, but I really needed a bathroom cleaner. And after looking around I settled on DG Oxy All Purpose Cleaner. The price was really inexpensive at only $1.50 for a 33 ounce bottle at the Dollar Store. I wasn’t expecting anything …

I was so glad when I found out that Method made dish washing liquid. It comes in a light pink grapefruit sent that I have fallen in love with. I always love using products that have distinct fragrances but not overwhelming. This one definitely fits that category. It …

I got the Cuisinart Griddler for Christmas in 2005 and I absolutely love it! It is a 4 in 1 machine: it can be an open faced grill, a panini press, a closed grill, or a griddle! It comes with interchangeable plates that are very easy to put in …

Home Trends is a brand made by Wal-Mart, as nearly every one already knows. I never question the exceptional value of Home trends brand, equate, or any thing made and sold by Wal-Mart. I am not embarrassed to admit that a search of my home would reveal a lotta …

Ironing is one of the least liked chores on my list. But, I have to do it, whenever my helper is not around. I can hardly send my husband off to work looking like he has slept in his clothes. It’s not only my husband but my kids as …

Even if Scottex is an expensive brand, I wanted to give my body a rest and use a good quality and soft toilet paper brand for once, so I bought a pack of Scottex toilet paper.
I must admit that the difference with the average toilet paper that I usually …