Housewares Reviews
Deni Electric Gravy Warmer
So, the holidays are upon me and the kitchen can be where I find myself running into the most chaos. Everyone is trying to get first dibs on the freshly made food and have a go at the gravy for either their mashed potatoes or turkey. What I’ve noticed …
Aerobed for kids
My neices and nephew came by to visit an dI wasn’t prepared at all. I had a guest room that was being renovated and painted. So there was no way for them to stay in there. I had to go out and shop around for a bed that I …
Evertite stretcher bar Frames
If you work with needlework in any way,then you’re familiar with stretcher bars. You can actually go a cheaper route, and use unfinished picture frames and tacks. Until the canvas or fabric begins to warp. The next thing to try are regular stretcher bars, bought economically from Hobby Lobby, …
Pampered Chef 10″ Saute Pan
I have just gotten my Pampered Chef 10″ Saute Pan replaced: after almost 9 years of faithful service, the protective coating wore off, so I thought it was time to use the lifetime warranty the pan comes with.
The pan is very well designed: thick bottom and thinner sides …
Pledge multi surface
I like cleaning my house with wipes, even though its not very environmentally friendly. It is easy, and quite user friendly so I am sold!
Pledge is a real good brand, and I always use it to dust my wood furniture, such as tables, dining room chairs and so on.
I …
Jed Mart Six Piece Large Self Adhesive Wall Hooks Hangers
I dislike nailing anything to any wall simply because once I no longer wish to have that something hang there, I have to deal with a hole in the wall, which I’ll then either need to repair or place something else there. I much prefer wall hooks that I …
KitchenAid Ultra Power Stand Mixer
It’s that time of the year again when the KitchenAid mixer is on sale everywhere. Mine is 13-years-old but the model is still available and remained the same. The sale price I’ve seen so far range from $175 to $250. It is a little pricey but if you …
Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Deluxe
Jack LaLanne’s Power Juicer Deluxe is my first juicer. It does the job well, but then I’m only a moderate juicer. My household uses it maybe once or twice a month for the extra health benefits. It does what it’s supposed to do, meaning it will juice fruits …
Teka HC-495 Furnance
This furnace is the simplest of the mark as it has no more than the basics: The upper and lower resistance. The top is on the air and the bottom is covered.
The advantages of this device are its simplicity and price. It has 6 controls, although 4 of them …
Natural Elements Purex Liquid Detergent
I have very sensitive skin so it is important that I can not only use a laundry detergent that does not break my budget but that same laundry detergent must also not break out my skin. Natural Elements Purex Ultra Concentrate liquid laundry detergent does both. I …
Renuzit Gel Warmer
I bought a Renuzit electric gel warmer air freshener at Dollar Tree for my small bathroom. I have to say that I am quite impressed with this inexpensive electric gel warmer air freshener. It is easy to assemble, and it does not smell bad either.
I think I went …
Scrubfree Plus Oxi Clean Lemon Scented Bathroom Cleaner
The bathroom is one area of the house that never seems to stay clean. I think that is only because it gets so much use. I know that my entire family share one restroom and try to keep it as clean as possible to keep any germs from lingering …
Prestige Omega Delux - 3 Piece Non-stick cookware set
I love using non-stick cookware. In fact I don’t think I would ever want to cook on any other cookware as I have gotten 3o used to the ease of cooking on non-stick pans. But then not all non-stick cook wares are the same.
The non-sticks that I had …
EZ Foldz 12-Inch Folding Step Stool
I originally bought this step stool for a friend of mine as part of her shower gift. She is very small and has a really hard time reaching kitchen cabinets. When she received it she was so excited about it and after several uses she couldn’t say …
LA’s Totally Awesome Oxygen Base Cleaner
I have about one thousand square feet of carpeting in my house, and when the little ones spill their drinks on the floor I do not have time or money to continually hire a carpet cleaner; I mix a solution of LA’s Totally Awesome Oxygen Base Cleaner and water …
Tramontina 8 piece Stainless Steel Triply Clad Cookware Set
I usually don’t talk about pots and pans but I wanted to talk about these pots and pans for the simple fact that I have NEVER had a set of pots and pans that were top notch. I have always been into the whole buying cheaply just to get by. …
Premium Capture Soft Mist Pre-Release Spray
Have you spilled a plate of food in the living room? Have you neglected to wipe your shoes on the way into the house? All of these mishaps have consequences. They will leave major stains on the carpet. So, what can you do to deal with all these stains? …
Raid House and Garden Mosquito Killer
One of the trusted leading brand in delivering quality products for keeping our home clean and well protected from dreaded disease is SC Johnson. I happen to be an avid user of their brand for they have developed different kinds of products that aim to provide clean and better …
Ultra Boulder Paper Towels (Two Pack)
When I purchase paper towels from the store, I usually wait for a good sale to pop up on a six pack or eight pack. I seldom purchase a single roll of paper towels or a two pack because when I do the math, the value simply isn’t there, …
Greenworks 21602 20-Volt 12 inch Cordless Trimmer
This thing is fantastic! Why can’t all trimmers be like this one? I’ve used quite a few and this is without question one of the best that I’ve operated. I purchased it about a year ago and I’m very pleased with it so …
Fevi Stick Pocket glue
Using normal glue for writing and pasting make the book very dirty and spoils the whole project. Being in high school we need to complete plenty of projects and as such using any glue just spoils and makes the whole project look very dirty. The glue spreads around and …
Tesco Sleep Easy Concentrated Fabric Conditioner
I bought this Sleep Easy Fabric Conditioner from Tesco’s own range especially for use on my bedding as I liked the idea of being lulled to sleep by the scent of lavender. I do not have a tumble drier as my flat is too small so I dry …
Carson Stuff-It Microfiber Lens Cloth
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 …
Union 16″ Wall Mounted Electric Fan
I noticed the two units of two Union 16” Wall Mount Fans in our dirty kitchen. I think these very silent wall fans need some recognition this time around. We’ve bought these pair of fans when we renovated our dirty kitchen. We thought it would be better …
Fabuloso Citrus and Fruits Multipurpose Cleaner
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 …
Yankee Candle Autumn Leaves Wax Tart Burner
I like having lots of different wax tart burners to swap and change according to my mood and the time of year, and although it’s now Spring I’ve gone all contrary and am using an Autumn designed burner from Yankee Candle’s Crackle Collection.
It’s a one-piece tart burner made of …
Drain Pro Gel Unclogger
I had this really nasty clog in my apartment sink. I tried using some of the more inexpensive unclogging agents, because I’ve never been the one to spend over 5 dollars for something like that. After trying multiple products I decided to just plunge the sink. I wanted to …
Glade - Holiday Collection: Homemade Gingerbread
Glade - Holiday Collection: Homemade Gingerbread is another one of my favorite seasonal scents. I honestly do not think that I could choose between this scent and the Peppermint Crush scent in naming my favorite season scent. Both are just so authentic and pleasant! This scent is precisely what …
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaning Kit
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaning Kit has by far made my cleaning efforts in my showers so much easier. This product really does work. The rotating spout that the cleaner comes out of gets everywhere in my shower and makes my shower look so much cleaner in days. …
Ecover Cream Cleaner
How do you balance protecting the environment and those we share our environment with whilst simultaneously keeping our house super clean? The answer is that it’s not easy. Many cleaning products contain chemicals that are detrimental to water which effect fish, frogs and other wildlife. Furthermore, the …
Coleman 9949-750 Road Trip Grill, Red
We used to be contented with the barbecue grill that my husband himself had made. Of course I would always appreciate whatever my husband could make in his own little way. Anyway, it is comparatively much well-built and stronger that the many shaky barbecue grills in …
Method Naturally Derived Foaming Handwash
I’ve always thought Method was kind of a cool brand. Not so much for their environmental sustainable practices, but because their products were so attractive. In particular, they make the best looking liquid handsoap dispensers I have ever seen.
Lately though, I’ve become sort of addicted to foaming handwashes. I …
Glade Lightshow
The Glade Lightshow is a lot like the normal scented oil warmers that you plug into the wall except this one has a neat lightshow feature and instead of hanging from your wall socket you can actually set it on your desk or dresser. Kids love the Glade Lightshow …
Chef’n Switchit Small Spatula
While visiting with a friend of mine who loves to cook and bake, I witnessed her using a peculiar looking tool. I asked her what it was and she told me that it was a spatula, though it was unlike any spatula that I had ever seen before. However, …
Gain Soothing Sensations Lavender Lilac Moment
I love the fresh smell of laundry and I’ve often walked past people and I can smell that fresh laundry smell in their clothes. I never ask them what kind of laundry detergent they use because I’m either too shy and the idea that I’m sniffing them would probably …
Oust 3 in 1 Clean Scent
I have never been a fan of airsprays. I have always found their scents so tacky and itchy smelling! Roses and Violets, Apples and Lavender, urgh, no thanks! There’s nothing worse then a bad smell being mixed with apples and peach, trust me! All I wanted was a product …
Pam Non-Stick Spray
You never want your cookies and other baked goods to stick to the pan. Pam allows you to spray down your pots and pans before cooking and ensure that your food items don’t stick to the pan and bake up very nicely.
Ive been using pam as long as I …
Nuwave Oven
Skeptical by nature, I never buy things until I did some research about it. When I saw the TV advertisement of this product, I am genuinely interested since I am looking for a healthier way to cook our meals. But then, I thought, so many promises —“ …
Hotpoint Aqxxf 149 PI washing machine
I keep this washing machine in the apartment that I rent to the tourists douring the summer. People usally stay at my apartment for a week only so they don’t do laundry but some of them stay here for 2 or even 3 weeks and then they really need …
LA’s Totally Awesome Extra Strength Fabric Refresher Crisp Linen
As most people know about me, I am the deodorizing queen. I hate lingering odors and have a strong sense of smell. Because of this, I am always trying different products to clear the air and refresh my fabrics. I recently noticed at the Dollar Tree had a different …
Finish Powerball Tabs
In general tabs for a dishwasher are quite a bit more expensive than powder but these are 100x more easy to use and putting powder in a dishwasher can be a pain. We are not faithful to a certain brand of tabs in our household, we buy them as …
Sun Sations Dishwasher Detergent
Recently while I was at the Dollar Tree, I decided to try their brand of dishwashing detergent to save money. I decided to give it a try, for a dollar it was worth a shot. Compared to other brands at the grocery store, this is a cheap …
3M Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape
I am someone that does a lot of painting and I know from experience that it’s always essential to have a very good painter’s tape to get the job done. I prefer using 3M because it works well and the price of it is fairly cheap. …
Jet Dry Rinse Agent
For most of my marriage I have washed and dried my dishes and pans by hand. But about 10 years back my husband bought us a dishwasher that was energy efficient and we decided to try out different dishwasher rinse agents to make sure our dishes …
Bissell Easy Vac Vacuum
I purchased a Bissell easy vac vacuum from wal-mart in August, as I needed a new vacuum, and I was interested in a lightweight bag less vacuum, and the price was right on this Bissell easy vac. I paid around sixty five dollars for this vacuum, it was easy to …
Ariel detergent powder
I am using bar soap in washing my clothes before, I consumed 2 bar detergent soap in washing all of it and the result It took me an hour before I clean the clothes. And my hands, it was totally bruise because of the harmful ingredients of my ordinary …
Avington File Cabinet
I purchased this item recently because I was looking for a small filing cabinet for our home office. I wanted something that looked decorative and more like a piece of furniture rather than an ugly metal filing cabinet. When I saw this one on display at Target, …
EdenPure GEN3 Model 1000 Quartz Infrared Portable Heater
For about three years (2006-2009) I lived in a rather large 1977 double-wide mobile home that was not very insulated and didn’t have central heat and air. I had installed a heat and air conditioning window unit which was only good enough to heat my big living room …
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