It is getting harder to find my favorite dish washing/stain remover, SunLight dish washing Liquid. It has great cleaning properties and is the absolutely best for getting food, lipstick, etc out of clothes before washing. I’m the world’s worst at leaving lipstick in my pockets! I’ll …

As someone that does not really barbecue much, I have a tough time describing how wonderful the new barbecue that I bought my husband for his birthday is, but he appears to be in a state of ecstasy when he uses it. I purchased the Broil King Signet 70 …

A one pound fourteen ounce bottle of White Brite was $3.97 at my local Wal-mart with a rebate form attached to get the full purchase price back recently. So I decided to give it a try, it’s supposed to make whites whiter without the effects of bleach on clothing. …

When I clean my dishes I hate using the chemical filled unnatural dish detergents to get them clean. Instead, I like to use the Earth Friendly Ultra Liquid Dishmate Natural Lavender Dish Soap instead. I like this dish soap because it actually helps me enjoy doing my dishes because …

The Saeco Odea Go is a three-in-one coffee machine that allows you to brew your coffee or espresso, steam your milk, and dispense hot water. The machine is pretty small, having dimensions of 11.5″W x 15″D x 14.5″H, which I find quite convenient because older machines have been …

I can’t say enough good things about Dawn Dishwashing Liquid. It truly lives up to its advertising claims that it removes grease from dishes. I can testify to its effectiveness as I’ve also used it in the wash to remove grease spots from work uniforms. The treated clothes, after …

In any modern household today, surely, a lot would concur with me that water dispensers are staples inside every kitchen. It’s hard to trust the quality of water coming out from the faucet. The potability of our water certainly hasn’t reached a toxic level to prompt us …

When I started living alone, my mom gave me some of her housewares so I could have an easy start. Funny that she gave me this old iron which is Hanabishi D- Iron HI-83. I really don’t like to use this iron simply because it is quite heavy to …

The Tag Red Holiday Coir Mat is a Christmas doormat that measures eighteen inches in height and thirty inches in width. Thus, because of its dimensions, it’s a Christmas doormat that provides a comfortable amount of space to wipe one’s feet. I recall paying around twenty dollars or so …

I go through hair dryers pretty quickly because I use them so much and they always seem to wear out after a short time. I like to keep at least one back-up hair dryer in the house in case my regular one breaks unexpectedly. My hair is …

The SIGG Traveller Bottle in White 0.6 ltrs is one of my favourite items to carry in my bag whenever and I am going out.
SIGG was founded in 1908 in Switzerland and it is today the leading brand of reusable water bottle in the world being sold in over …

We all get cold in the winter. We all know our beds offer the best retreat from this. We all also dread the first 5 minutes of getting into bed. When you’re waiting for a warm, cozy bed, those 5 minutes feel like an eternity!
I solved this problem for …

When you have kids, there is usually lots of mess that comes with it. My daughter has learned to draw on the walls. It’s just pencil ( for now) but it is pretty hard to get off! It just smudges and looks dirty,and I don’t want to use harsh …

This is the first time I might be writing a review for a soap used at home for washing clothes. Well, not that I don’t know anything about household products but I guess none of those we use are even worth reviewing. But just as I was washing the …

I was looking for some cushions to add to my deck chairs so I decided to purchase these. They have been wonderful and they do get the job done. I was trying to find some for as cheap as possible so I’m glad that they have worked …

I do a lot of projects that sometimes require the removal of spray paint so this requires a really good spray paint remover. I have been using this Jasco product for a long time and I have to say that it works great. You certainly can’t go …

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 …

Like many people, my initial thoughts when I first moved in to my flat were focussed on what changes I was going to make. Whilst I was happy the main items (kitchen and bathroom) I was not keen on the existing wallpaper in my living room and bedroom …

Our trusted toaster oven finally coughed, then, sputtered, and gave up. They die dramatically. There isn’t many toaster ovens to choose from, but my 17 year old told me to be sure and buy one that cooked a pizza.
I went to Bed Bath and Beyond, and looked …

I use this thing quite regularly to cook on and it’s wonderful. I use it a lot when I’m traveling but I also use it some when I’m home. It works just as well as a traditional stove in my opinion. I purchased it …

I buy Diamond Box Matches every month. These things are great and I use them for my BBQ’s and to light candles. If you like to cook on the grill then these are great matches to use. There are 250 matches in each box.
Diamond Box Matches are great for lighting …

The Boulder Drawstring Trash Bags can be purchased at ALDI Food Market stores for four dollars and ninety-nine cents. In one box comes twenty-eight thirty gallon bags. Compared to the cost of comparable Hefty and Glad drawstring trash bags, that’s quite a bit cheaper, and compared to store brand …

Being a very disorganize person that I am, I’ve finally decided to buy this blue plastic Gils box with a lid which I’ve got for 2 GBP from IKEA store when one time I noticed that I lost so many accessories in the house because I seemed to just …

My daughter bought me the first pack of these bags because i did not think they would work and refused to waste the money. To my surprise i found out not only do they work with the vegetables they actually cut the cooking time way down. If you are …

One lazy Sunday afternoon we decided to surf the Internet, we both use Laptop computers and often find things of interest to show to each other. I had just started looking at the new Nintendo games on the market and hubby was yelling me!
He had found exactly what we …

I am a smoker and on top of all the other household smells, like kitchen trash, the house can smell less than desirable. I decided to try Febreze Fabric Refresher for the carpet and drapes. I picked up a 16.9 oz. bottle at Walmart for $3.47. I thought that …

I purchased this to repair a part of my driveway and I have to say that it worked very well. It is sold at most hardware stores but I purchased it from Lowe’s for a price of 10. It comes in a 5 pound bag so you …

Water-borne diseases are commonly reported in third world countries, because there is little to no solution available for pure drinking water. Unfortunately Pakistan has this issue too. The water we get seems pure but is polluted by many chemicals and biological contamination which needs to be treated. The best …

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 …

I have been trying to figure out what I should use to clean my laptop screen and panel. I asked around, but was horrified to learn what people actually use to clean their screens. I saw the Monster ScreenClean the last time I was shopping in Best Buy. It …

I absolutely adore the Stanley Powerlock II - 25ft tool. I’ve owned this invaluable unit for several years now and I keep it right by my desk. It’s amazing how many times I’ve pulled it out to use.
The Stanley Powerlock II - 25ft is durable. The …

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 …

I live in a family house with a big garden and there’s no better place for mosquitoes than gardens which are full of water, humidity and other perfect conditions for mosquitos. Usually I like all living creatures. except insects. They are so little and thiny but they can really …

I use this mainly for frying. I don’t believe that this is a beneficial skillet to use. Although I normally use it on the stove top it’s also capable of being used within the oven at up to 500 degrees. I have a few Cusinart skillets …

Gain Apple Berry Twist dish soap is one of the best smelling liquid dish soaps I have ever bought. As soon as you open the cap the aroma from Gain Apple Berry Twist goes right into your nose. It smells vaguely familiar, sort of like berry flavored Juicy Juice. …

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 …

As a rule, I don’t like vacuuming digging a big heavy unit out of the cupboard, dragging it around, the cord catching on things not fun. And don’t get me started about changing the bag! All that was about to change when I …

This drink mixer didn’t mix much of anything. I tried five different powdered mix drinks in this mixer and it didn’t dissolve any of the mixes. It left drink mix particles and that isn’t pleasant to drink down at all! It seemed no matter how long I let this …

I like Marble notebooks because they’re made well. They hold up for years and don’t start falling all apart on me. These notebooks are built to last, and I trust them to hold together. I use these notebooks for note-keeping and record-keeping purposes. Now I enter the same information …

This wonderful detergent is very cost effective and works well. A Colgate Palmolive concentrated product. For about five dollars fifty cents you get 44 loads or 12.5 cents per load how can you beat that.
Fresh Start really cleans your clothes and leaves them fresh, with no soap build up. Fresh …

Appliance is constructed to attract and kill flying insects. We bought it mainly because of most annoying and disturbing mosquitoes, but found it useful to get rid of flies and bugs, too.
As claimed by producer, the grid is non-clogging and highly efficient. Robust construction is capable of withstanding …

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. …

The Rangertell Examiner Long Range Detector or Indicator is a tool I really believe everyone should have..for ease of use and features alone. No detector I have seen anywhere has a way to tell depth, distance , weight and shape of target. It’s incredibnly light and feels like silk …

A while back my meat thermometer quit working completely so I needed to purchase a new one. I looked over several different meat thermometers and finally decided upon the Polder 3 setting Digital Meat Fork 382. I usually use a regular thermometer but I thought this one might be …

This is such a trendy mailbox, I love it! When compared to others, it’s well above average. I was looking for a replacement and I decided it was time to do away with the simple models, so I chose to purchase this. I’m …

I have to admit that I am the type of person that when I see the commercial for something there is a good chance that I will want to try it. This was definitely the case with the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Product. I saw how it …

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). …

I live in a former walk-up attic. It was converted into an apartment years ago (decades) and a family with children lived up here for at least 10 years. Those kids played inside the crawlspaces and pulled much of the insulation down. The apartment runs a …

I like to do crafts, and while I can do a lot of different crafts, I can’t embroider, so I bought this kit to help me. It says on the front that the kit contains many things, including iron on transfers and all the things one would need to …

I flutuate between Fabric Conditioners. I guess I do have my favourites, and it’s often between the 2 brand named ones over here that I buy from. They are Comfort and Lenor. Often the Softners are on offer for £1 for the Concentrate, so when that happens I will …