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 …

When my daughter turned 13 in March she asked for a basic sponge cake, she’s not a fan of frosting or jammy fillings so I set about looking for a decent cake pan that I could use to make her something a bit more basic than usual.  I bought …

I bought the Honeywell Turbo Force fan, model HT-8700 over a year ago and I’ve been using it ever since. It’s the best fan in the world to me, and it only cost Canadian $50 plus tax.
I have been so used to using fans around me, especially …

I am really pleased with my George Forman Breville. I use this Breville nearly every night to cook dinner, it is so convenient and quick to cook food.
The main reason I like using this Breville compared to using a frying pan is because it cooks the food …

Our water tends to leave a lime build up on our faucets. It gets pretty awful looking, but worse, it slow the water flow down a great deal. In order to get rid of the lime, we decided to try Lime-Away. All the commercials claim that it works, so …

I am using the new vim liquid dish wash to clean the utensils. And I want to share my opinion about using this liquid dish wash. Actually I used to use the detergent powder to clean the utensils before I use the Vim liquid dish wash and …

I had my doubts when I first picked up the Scrub Daddy, a yellow sponge with a smile. I have only purchased Scotch Brite in the past two years so this was a stretch for me.
The Scrub Daddy retails for $3.99 and is available at Bed Bath & …

Frigidaire 30″ Freestanding Gas Range WhiteWhen we bought a new home, we wanted to make sure that we had good appliances. We also didn’t want to spend a lot of money to get them. That was easy enough to do. We found a nice Frigidaire 30″ Freestanding Gas Range …

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 have so many little gadgets and devices in my kitchen that I feel that I am running a restaurant which I definitely am not doing. One of my indispensable kitchen gadgets is my Ritter slicer. It is very easy to use and has 2 interchangeable blades depending on …

I like shopping at Body Shop because of they don’t test on animals, so I was really more than happy to try their room and linen sprays as opposed to more popular sprays like Fabreeze. The Vanilla and Tonka Bean is my favorite spray, and I can use it …

Me and my mom share the same passion for sewing. We both decided to upgrade from an old Singer mechanical machine that had become a piece of antique furniture passed down from my grandmom. That one is workable still up to this day, but I’m itching to …

I love to bake and I have been looking to buy some mini loaf pans for a while. As luck had it I went to one of my favourite supermarkets and they had a Christmas sale on Wilton Mini Loaf pans. I immediately jumped at the opportunity to purchase …

Philips Lighting is known to be a good brand here in my country. They provide lighting products in the office, industry and even for household use. My family has been using this product for as long as I can remember. We may have tried other brands but we always …

My apartment is freezing. Numerous complaints to the landlord have gone unanswered and despite piling on multiple blankets at night, I still wake up cold. I have never liked portable heaters because I always thought they were a fire hazard, but the cold was so pervasive that I decided …

I think that the Maytag 26 cu. Ft. side by side refrigerator is a awesome refrigerator! There are many reasons why I like it so much. Starting with the fact that it has a filtered ice and water dispenser. That is great because I can get my ice and …

I have been researching washing machines for a considerable length of time now, having been thrown into the deep end by needing to buy one for a house that I purchased not all that long ago. As I have said in previous reviews I am a bit of a technology …

I purchased this set of measuring cups about a month ago and I have to say that these things are wonderful. They are sold on Amazon.com and I purchased them for 20 dollars. The price is a bit expensive but I believe they are well worth it. …

The Ariens riding mower is a high quality cutting machine that is cheap in quality in a few non-performance ways.
I bought the Ariens mower 2 summers ago. I couldn’t afford the price tag of John Deere, so I went to my local Home Depot, purchased the Ariens and started …

I am a firm believer that Calphalon branded items are far superior to most other baking and cooking items. This double boiler has not proven me wrong. First I must point out that this is ONLY the insert. Some people may buy this product and expect …

The Dyson DC25 vacuum is one of the bigger vacuum cleaners offered. I had a Dyson portable hand held vacuum cleaner before and I liked it very much. It is currently still used. However, I would like a vacuum cleaner to clean my carpets. The other one cannot do …

I have had a Mantis tiller for over ten years now and it is still going strong. This small tiller is a must have for the anyone with a small home garden. It is great for turning under mulch and loosening hardpan dirt. It does take some muscle …

When it comes to storing food it can sometimes be a big hassle when trying to find a container. I wanted an easier way for storing food so I decided to try this container set. It’s amazing and I believe it’s a great purchase. I purchased …

Samsung Vacuum Cleaner SC5660 is light and easy to operate making it one of the better vacuum cleaners out there. The weight barely exceeds 4 kg, it’s easy to maneuver around the room, and most importantly in comparison to my previous vacuum cleaner, Samsung sc5660 is rather quiet. Additionally, …

Although the comercial says that Vanish makes the stains vanish and that it won’t ruin your clothes and it recommands adding a dozage of Vanish each time you wash your clothes in the washing machine I can tell you immediatelly that this is not completly true.
VAnish is really good …

It’s always difficult when trying to dust my ceiling due to it being so difficult to reach. I purchased this duster mainly for the use of dusting my ceiling but I have used it for dusting other things also. I purchased it from K-Mart about …

In my experience these are the best shaker bottles on the market, that I have tried anyway. Lots and lots of pros, only one con that I can think of. We will get there later.

First thing I took notice on this bottle, which is why I bought it in the …

EZ wipes are an item that I purchased at Fred’s Dollar Store in a box of 10 for $4.99 regularly, and go on sale for $3.99. The box contains shami type clothes that are both orange and yellow. The main difference is the color both clothes are rather thin …

A couple of years ago, I realized I never made a pot of coffee anymore. I usually just wanted one cup and resorted to pouring out the rest of the pot or half-pot, whichever I brewed. And, I realized I absolutely missed having that cup of coffee …

I would imagine that we have all looked for a great cleaning product that does everything, so that there is no need to buy loads of cleaning products to do all the different jobs that we find ourselves doing when we are cleaning the house. Well I think at …

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. …

Although the New Wave Corn-based Water Bottle with Built-in Filter and the Vitaminder LivPure Filtered Water Bottle were both a real hassle to use due to having to squeeze ridiculously hard to get any water out of the bottles, at least the water that came out tasted clean and …

The first time I used Isopropyl Alcohol in my life was when I first moved on my own and into my own apartment. Well, actually before that time I had a pretty limited exposure to this product and I just never really knew what to use it for or …

I saw this product at the store and thought it looked fun and also thought it was a good idea for zapping bugs. The bug zapper is shaped very much like a tennis racket with a long handle and then a net on top. The bug zapper …

I came across this bath sponge at Walgreens. Wow, jumbo is right. This sponge is huge. Way bigger than it needs to be. It’s almost to big for me to hold. I like the way they interwove two different colors of nylon mesh, though. That’s a more interesting look …

I have been in need for construction supply for my new house. Before, I was used to buy at near hardware stores around our construction place but unfortunately, not all requirements I needed are available and I find it very hard to come over and over again for just …

This is an all around good product. I say that because I really love this product, but I don’t use it for my car. I use it on cd’s and DVD’s. Any scratches, no matter how bad they are get buffed right out.
The spray bottle is very cheap …

I just snapped up the cutest slow cooker just in time for March Madness! What the heck does one thing have to do with the other you might ask? Well, one look at this cooker and you’ll see that it is actually an appliance that looks like …

Panda Ultra Premium 12 Big Roll Bath Tissue is a bath tissue product that’s pretty much equal in quality to the national, name brands like Scott and Angel Soft, in my view. Finding a quality bath tissue is a lot like finding a quality facial tissue since I’m essentially …

Two weeks ago, I began to notice a few ants on the shelves of my pantry. I killed them by smashing them with a napkin. More came back, and this time, it was many more. This was the first time I’ve had ants in the house …

I purchased this blender over a year ago and it has worked very well. I have not had any problems with it. At the time I purchased this blender I paid 100 dollars for it and I believe that’s a bit expensive for a blender but I …

I love my home and garden party chip and dip set. It is beautiful, durable, and affordable to some extent. I bought it for about twenty dollars from an independent home and garden party sales representative. The chip part is large round and fluted, it is big enough for …

Svelto is a product that I use for ages. My mother was buying it when I was small and Svelto for me became a synonim for dishwashing liquids. So when I talk about dishwashing liquids I never actually say dishawashing liquids but I say Svelto. In my opinion Svelto …

As a shoe collector, I have come across several kinds of shoes. From leather to plastic to suede to cloth, I think I have it all. And because shoes need maintenance, I have to make sure that I clean my shoes every now and then. Although I …

My wife and I have bought plenty of blenders in our time and that let me be the one to say that all of them aren’t cut out to do the dirty work. You have to be careful when you buy certain blenders. I need something that is going …

On the surface, this Mr. Clean Magic Eraser looks pretty much like a regular sponge. I didn’t see anything very special about it the first time I bought it, but I had yet to try it and was still holding out hope that it would do everything I was …

I do a lot around the house that involves small wood working projects, crafts, and sculptured fingernails. Many of my friends have suggested I purchase a rotary tool. I finally decided to purchase one. I looked at many different kinds and different brands before making a decision. I heard …

I was in the market to purchase a sponge for cleaning dishes so I decided to purchase this one. It can sometimes be a hassle when it comes to cleaning stuck on material from dishes but this thing helps out a lot. I can say after using …

The Swiffer Wet Jet makes my floor cleaning so easy. It is actually even a little bit fun! It beats dragging out a mop and bucket any day. It is so convenient. Just push the button to spray some of the cleaner and then run over it with the …

Glad Press ‘N Seal is a multi-purpose sealing wrap similar to Saran Wrap, only ten times better! It is used primarily to help store leftover food in the refrigerater. I always hated Saran Wrap. The cutting blade included on the box never seemed sharp enough, and every time you …