Housewares Reviews
Union Flag doormat
This is a nice novelty item that you can use either inside or outside your house, or just to show off somewhere. It is actually quite a good way of surprising American visitors, who have been brought up to show great respect to the flag of the United States …
Mo Kleen multipurpose cleaner
Mo Kleen is a Hi-Power multipurpose cleaner. I had bought it to try it on my kitchen. I have open shelves and cupboards above the gas stove in my kitchen. This leads to grease forming all over the cupboards and shelves. The kitchen tiles also get smeared with oily …
Whitmor Pop & Fold Laundry Sorter
I purchased this for my laundry room and it’s wonderful. I usually keep it in my laundry room but it several other different uses also. I found it at Wal-Mart a little over a year ago and I paid only 10 dollars for it. I don’t …
Cuddle Scented Ply Soft Tissue
I normally don’t just buy any and every brand of toilet tissue since I realise that quite a number of the cheaper ones on the market tend to be of inferior quality. I don’t want ones that give off too much lint, or have too much perfume since they …
Tide detergent bar
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. …
Camel Stand Fan CASF 16
We have on Camel Stand Fan CASF 16. It was actually one of the gifts we received during one of our wedding anniversary celebrations. We threw a party for friends in celebration of our twenty third wedding anniversary and we received so many wonderful gifts in return. That …
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 …
Timex Alarm Clock-Nature Sounds
I have the coolest alarm clock ever. I had been using a basic alarm/radio combo with a large green display, but it finally stopped working, so I had to purchase a new alarm clock. I bought a Timex Nature Sound Alarm, with a soothing sleep setting where you can enjoy …
Swiffer Wet Jet All-In-One Power mop kit
The Swiffer Wet Jet All-In-One Power mop kit was one of those things that I thought was a waste of time. I mean I’m all about the old age mops and maybe even hand cleaning your floors. But my wife of course thought that the whole Swiffer idea was …
All Small and Mighty Free and Clear
My family has a lot of skin sensitivities and allergies. When my son was a newborn I always used Dreft on his clothes but that got expensive and it still had fragrances. Sometimes my mother does her wash at our house and she has extremely sensitive skin …
Walgreens Premium Tableware Heavy Duty Plastic Spoons
These plastic spoons work just as well as the plastic forks sold at Walgreens under the Walgreens brand, and they cost the exact same amount, ninety-nine cents, for twenty-four. In fact, I would go as far to say that these spoons are better than the plastic forks, but that …
Black & Decker Extra Tall Can Opener
On a trip to a nearby outlet mall a while back, we stopped in the Black and Decker store. While there, we saw the B&D Extra Tall can opener. At around $15, we decided to purchase it, as much for price and brand name as much as for …
Kleenex Ultra Soft Tissues
We seem to go through a lot of tissues in my household. I don’t know about everyone else, but I like to use them sometimes for makeup removal, wiping off my toothbrush, stopping bleeding on minor cuts and dabbing the sleep out of my eyes. And of course, I …
Comet Disinfectant Cleanser with Wleach
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. …
NordicWare Microwave Popcorn Popper
We like to have a family movie night once a week and I used to buy popcorn, the problem being not only the fat content of store-bought popcorn but also the cost involved as it’s so expensive at the moment. I decided to invest in this NordicWare Microwave Popcorn …
Lysol Lemon Breeze All Purpose Cleaner
I don’t always like buying expensive cleaners, but sometimes I want to get a really deep clean and the assurance of disinfection. I purchased the Lysol all purpose cleaner in Lemon Breeze. I didn’t like the price, because it was almost 5 dollars. However, I did know Lysol was …
Space Bags
I, like many people, are always looking for better ways to store things. Several years ago I lived in a single wide trailer and space was something I just didn’t have. I saw commercials for Space Bags and decided to give them a try.
Space Bags are plastic …
Super Gourmet Decorating Kit from Starfrit
Following the success of my last food decorating project using the Centerpiece Gourmet, I decided to expand my repertoire and purchase another amazing looking decorating set that I had recently come across. As I was the kid who liked to play with their food, I guess some …
Presto 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
I grew up in a household where pressure cooker is a must in the kitchen so I was never intimidated by it. When I became the manager of my own kitchen, I also felt the need for this specific cookware. I expected one as a wedding present but no …
Galaxy Oscillating 16 inch Pedestal Fan (Plastic) S16100
It’s summertime here in the Berkshires and with the hot days comes the humidity…It seems like everyday we are getting a weather forecast of 80% plus of humidity. Its like trying to breathe in pea soup. We have a few window fans in our home but all those …
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
I have a child and lots of pets. So, cleaning is something I do quite often. I used to have trouble getting marks off the walls, etc. One day, I finally tried Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. It is the best cleaning item ever!
Mr. …
Oster Classic Beehive Blender
Our family uses the blender only occasionally for smoothies and milkshakes. Usually we get out the blender in the summer for these treats. Our old blender had fallen apart, so we were shopping for a new one and didn’t want to buy anything too expensive. …
Caso C21 Induction Burner
Every once in a while our stove top burners go out. Have no idea why it does this but it does. It usually goes out during a time where we are cooking a big meal. We normally have side burners to use for that “just in case.” But …
Master Chef Gourmet Line Pastry Making Tips
I love pastries so baking is a natural hobby for me. My sis grew tired of me using a pastry bag to decorate cakes so as a surprise, she bought me a set of Master Chef Gourmet Line pastry making tips. It comes in a plastic box …
Shark Cordless Floor & Carpet Sweepers
When I moved into my new home, this was given to me as a gift. This little vacuum is amazing; I can’t believe I lived without one for so long. It is a God send for anyone with pets. I had two dogs living with me for a time. …
Kalorik Stainless Steel Slow Cooker 7.0Qt Red/Black
When my husband and I got married, a couple that we know decided to buy as a slow cooker as a house-warming, congrats-on-your-marriage combo gift, since moving in together and getting married seemed to happen almost simultaneously, and we had very little in the way of appliances and decor. …
Great Value Antibacterial Green Apple Dishwashing Liquid/Hand Soap
I came across this dishwashing soap during one time when my husband did grocery shopping at Walmart and bought it instead of our regular dish soap (Dawn in apple fragrance). At home, we usually buy the Dawn brand and always in the refill size (60 oz) because it is …
Rubbermaid Long hand Dust pan and Broom
I am not sure up until now who exactly was the person who bought this and when, but these cleaning tools have been in our house for quite some time. They are actually one of my favourite cleaning tools since I think that they have made cleaning so much …
Cricket Non-Refillable Disposable Lighters (Set of 3)
I am going to review these Cricket Lighters now as I have been using this pack of three for a few weeks now and I am already impressed that they have not run out or broken on me so far! I am a heavy smoker and have tried …
All Clad Bakeware Pizza Stone Kit
I enjoy making homemade pizzas because I get to be creative with my toppings, and sometimes they make for a great lazy cooking night. I’ve never used anything special to make them until my mom suggested I get the All Clad bakeware pizza stone kit because she uses hers …
Maxam All Purpose Tarp
I own several tarps but I mainly use this one for covering my outdoor grill and it works perfectly. It gets the job done and I have not had any problems with it so far. A few months ago I purchased it from Lowe’s and at the …
Sher Computer, Cellphone and Appliance Cleaner
My skin asthma has made me very conscious about the cleanliness of the things my skin comes into contact with, however brief it may be. My cellphone is one such item that seems to be connected to me, either because I am texting, calling or just playing Tetris. I …
Poulan WoodShark 14″ Chainsaw
I’m on my third Poulan WoodShark Chain Saw. Which tells you two things — first, that I really really like this lightweight compact little chain saw, and second, that they don’t last very long. You could also read between the lines here and guess that I am …
Globe DC Motor
I purchased a Globe DC motor from eBay to use for a project involving a hand-powered electric generator. The motor, about one inch in diameter, and two inches long, can be used as a motor powered by a battery, or as a small DC electric generator. it …
Rival Crock Pot
For over 30 years, my Rival Crock Pot has been my favorite and most useful appliance in my kitchen. Actually I own three of them, two three quart size and one five quart. I use them all. I may have dinner cooking in one of them …
Seventh Generation Disinfecting Lemongrass and Thyme Wipes
When I have guest showing up to my house and I do not have a lot of time to clean, I take out my container of Seventh Generation Disinfecting Lemongrass and Thyme Wipes and wipe down all my hard surfaces and floors as quickly as possible with them. The …
Eureka Pet Lover Plus Upright Vacuum
I borrowed this vacuum for a few days from friends to see just how good it worked. We have a dog that sheds a lot so I wanted to test out a few vacuums before buying a new one.
The Eureka Pet Lover Plus uses a canister instead of …
Hand Blender Braun MR 5000 CA
This hand blender is a very useful thing to have in the kitchen. Although I have a multifunctional food processor, I have not used it since I bought Braun MR 5000. This blender helps me with everything - from shredding cheese to making sauces. And it’s very easy to …
Kenmore white electric dryer
I have been used to having a gas dryer for well over five years now. But since my wife and I got a new home, we have been forced to use an electric dryer. It wasn’t a huge problem and it wasn’t hard to get used to. I guess …
Vornado Touchstone Vortex Electric heater
If you know anything about electrical heaters then you may know that they aren’t safe . There are certain ones that you should stay away from and that is what my wife and I try to do. But there comes a time where we need one of these things. …
Bissell Cleanview Helix Vacuum
We bought this vacuum after our expensive Kerby vacuum wore out. We were used to having a vacuum with bags, but we thought it might be better and more convenient to get a vacuum that was bagless. It seemed simple to just remove the canister and empty …
TrafficMaster Allure Vinyl
We redid the den recently and we were looking at different types of flooring. We were in Lowe’s , love that store, and I saw this vinyl flooring that had the look of wood. It was called TrafficMaster Allure Vinyl and I talked my husband into purchasing it …
Osram Energy Saving Lightbulbs
I moved into a new flat about eight months ago and my generous landlords (a local housing association) gave me a house warming gift of a large amount of Osram Energy Saving Lightbulbs. There were two different sizes in the lot I got; about 4.5 inches from the …
Dyson DC33 Multi Floor Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner
I have several children and pets and I am very hard on vacuums. I have gone through somewhere around 4 or 5 per floor in my home in 20 years. Usually vacuums stop sucking at the level I need to pick up the dirt and pet …
Glad Odor Shield Tall Kitchen Bags
It seems like my trash can gets filled so quickly at times. With 4 busy family members there is always something going in the trash can. However, no one wants to take out the trash unless it is filled to the top. The trash can gets filled about every …
Euro Pro Convection Oven
Several months ago, I purchased the Euro Pro Convection Oven from a local Target. Following a healthier lifestyle, I like to bake year round. Unfortunately using a conventional stove in the summertime heats up the kitchen. The Euro Pro fit the bill. I can use it …
Cutting Knife with Red Plastic Handle by Inox
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 …
Glad Quick Tie 30 Gallon Trash Bags
When it comes to yard work, I need a bag that is big and strong for all the debris that it will be holding. I found Glad Quick Tie Bags at the grocery store and decided to give them a try. The bags cost $7.96 for a 40 count …
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