I try to be as ethical as I can, particularly when it comes to protecting planet so I recently purchased Soapnuts via the Amnesty International website. The Soapnuts are naturally organic and these particular ones were Fair Trade (where a fair deal is guaranteed for developing world producers). …

Lysol Disinfectant Spray is a wonderful household cleaning tool. I use this spray in both my bathroom and kitchen (sometimes other rooms as well). Sometimes I spray it near the back porch where our two cats’ have a litter box. The spray covers the scent fairly …

Recently I bought one of these to use over the holidays and I must say it worked expertly. The foil pan is far sturdier than it looks, which really surprised me. They do look quite light and flimsy, you know, yet it had no problems holding the duck I …

I am a newbie when it comes to cooking. For the longest time, I left the cooking to other people and the restaurants. However, when I had a little free time, I started experimenting in the kitchen. I started with the simplest recipes such as soups. I was not …

Febreze Fabric Refresher is a life saver around my house. I have two dogs that stay indoors and even though we bathe them often that does not keep them from smelling like dogs. Unfortunately they think they are people and they stay on the furniture all the time. So …

Our bathroom was turning into a huge mess because of the grout, soap stains and hardwater stains that have been plaguing our walls, toilet and doors for a long time. Even our shower and faucets were not anymore clear as they were before because of the soap stains and …

My wife and I purchased our first home in West Chester, Pennsylvania last year. It was a fixer-upper townhouse, so I knew I would be putting my handy-man skills to the test. I was particularly interested in doing custom trim work and built-in shelving. To complete the job, I …

White Swan is my paper towel of choice. I use it every day. Each roll contains 45 2-ply sheets which are really absorbent and thick enough for my needs.
Other paper towels are much thicker, arguably less resistant to tearing or moisture, but for the price of only …

I’m not a camping person, but I do love nature walks in and around the wooded areas and Lakes of Nova Scotia. I find our summers and autumns tend to bring out a lot of mosquitos so i always wear and carry bug spray on my walks.
Recently, I bought …

The Century Novelty Paper New Year Cups come eight to a pack for two dollars and nineteen cents. I purchased these cups along with the Century Novelty Sparkling New Year Luncheon Napkins and the Century Novelty Sparkling New Year Paper Plates because they all featured the same colors and …

Krups fast Touch coffee grinder is an excellent little machine. I chose the Krups brand to replace my old Mr. Coffee grinder a couple of years ago. And I haven’t had any major problems grinding beans for my morning coffee as yet. I’ve noticed this unit is better quality, using …

I purchased this noise maker for a couple different reasons. First of all, I like to have some noise to help me fall asleep and also to muffle the sound of my husband’s snoring. I have used fans ,earplugs, and even had a noise maker long ago …

I’ve noticed that this shredder has some very useful features not seen anywhere else. This shredder can be found at Staples for $119.99. I got it mainly because I needed a good shredder and this is probably the only shredder that allows me to shred in large amounts …

I was at a mall hours away from home when I first spotted this coffee mug. If you know anything about me, you know I love coffee. I also really like cool coffee mugs. I really like dogs, too. I have four of them! …

Germs and bacteria are the main cause of disease spreading and so It’s very important to disinfect the house regularly with a strong disinfectant. Just brooming the house and keeping it clean doesn’t mean you house is germ free, germs are so minute that naked human eyes can’t feel …

I can’t say enough good things about the Parlux 3200 Ceramic and Ionic Hair Dryer. I used its predecessor for years in the UK, and panicked when I moved to USA and realised I couldn’t still use my trusted hair dryer because of the different voltage. My …

The Century Novelty Cauldron Set consists of three plastic black cauldrons. They’re positively ideal for the month of October and Halloween! The cauldrons resemble a traditional witch’s cauldron in design, with the cauldrons featuring a raised rim and general “o” shape where in the center, they’re fattest. Three cauldrons …

Oxo never fails to satisfy me witth its handy and good quality products. One to them is the Oxo Good Grips White Curve Toilet Brush & Canister. I’ve bought countless different kinds of Toilet Brush and Canister all throughout the twenty five years of my married life but …

Supreme Clean is the laundry detergent I use everyday because it is so economical. In its liquid form, I can use it for up to eight loads.
I prefer it over other laundry detergents since comparably this is just a fraction of the cost of the leading laundry detergent. …

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 …

A friend of mine brought me Sunlight Dish Detergent as well as a few other odds and ends from Canada. She is one of those people who likes to bring various household needs as a gift for letting her stay with us when she visits the US. I always …

In June of 2010 I purchased a new Quadra Fire Santa Fe model pellet stove. I was replacing a 1994 Whitfield pellet stove which I was told could not be repaired. I was looking forward to 16 years of new technology and improvements in updating my pellet …

Since I have no access to Body Shop’s Home Fragrance Oils, I decided to purchase air freshener spray. I stopped at one of the local stores which sells imported products. Of all the fragrance that were available, I picked “Lavender and Chamomile”. I really thought that this is a good …

For as long as I can remember arts and crafts have been a huge passion of mine. I really love to scrap book, but card making is one of my favourite hobbies. There is nothing more special than to give a loved one a personalized card that you have made …

I love using my Dawn Dishwashing Detergent! It eats up more grease on dishes than any detergent I have ever used. It really does clean your dishes much better. I love it because if grease were to spill into the sink or you need to drain …

I quickly followed up my first Slatkin and Co. scented candle with another one and splurged on a bigger size. I love to eat, as well as smell, mangoes, and I don’t mind if my house smells like it too, especially when it’s Mango Cilantro by Slatkin and …

I got tired of having a ton of different cleaners in my cupboard to do different jobs. I saw the commercials for Pledge Multi-Surface Cleaner on the television and decided to give it a try to see if it really worked as well as they said that it did. …

I love this refrigerator for so many reasons. It is a great deal and works great. Kenmore has always been a good brand name , and this is another wonderful product from them.
We got this refrigerator for a little less than $800.00 from Sears. We looked at some more …

Back when I was a poor student, my mother used to give me a doggie bag every weekend when I went to visit her because she felt sorry for me trying to survive on such low money. One of the items she always included for me was a …

I was a little hesitant to try this cleaner since it involves using a wet solution to clean off the optical surfaces of DVDs and CDs as opposed to a dry cloth, but since it was sold by Scotch, a company that I trust fairly well, that helped to …

We bought our Dustbuster a few days after our wedding. I’m happy to report that a year later, our little Dustbuster is still one of our favorite and most reliable appliances at home.
Our apartment is small and we have a little problem having space for stuff. We don’t even have …

Having a ceiling fan can make all the difference when it comes to circulating the air around in a house. I was particularly concerned with the home office in my house. I wanted to keep the air moving and add a little bit of extra light to the room …

In my house there is a lot of moisture like many houses. From the kitchen to the toilet, the numbers of places where the moisture loves are unlimited. In the beginning my wife used four different products; one for the toilet, one destiny to clean the kitchen and the …

If you are looking for a basic and inexpensive hypo allergenic laundry detergent, you might want to try Purex Ultra Hypo Allergenic Baby Laundry Detergent. I bought my product online at the Alice.com website —“ but, I am sure you can get it at Wal-Mart or Target. …

I love these little packets of cascade combined with Dawn dish detergent. They are so easy to use! You just take one of the small Cascade 2-in-1 Action Packs and pop it into the detergent dispenser of your dishwasher. There is no measuring, no mess.
They are self contained small …

I was so glad when I found this. I have always wanted a motion sensor device but they are all fairly expensive to install so I’m glad that I was able to purchase this one that was very simple to install and it didn’t cost a lot of …

When I first heard of Sodastream I was skeptical. I could accept that it could carbonate water easily enough, but I assumed that the flavors would be, at best, the equivalent of knockoff brand sodas, and while it isn’t a perfect machine it turned out better than I expected.
I …

I bought Audiovox Surface SURF302 Large Microfiber Cleaning Cloth for $6.92 online. Here is my review.
These cloths are actually just like your normal rags however, I like them better because, when I used them, they picked up more dirt, and they are made much better. These cloths …

I purchased the Hoover S1120 to use as a smaller alternative to my larger vacuum. I use this particularly to vacuum in those tight areas that are difficult to reach using a regular model. Hoover is one of the most popular names for vacuums, …

I am always cold and I like to have a blanket in every room so that I am ready to put it on and snuggle up. I found a nice blanket at Walmart called the Woven Works Bobbi Throw Blanket. I got it to put in the television room. …

Several months ago, I was asked to get a new coffee machine for my workplace. I wanted to get a Kenwood, as I had heard a lot of reviews of it and all of them were generally good. However, I was a bit disappointed to find that the particular …

Last week my husband brought home a spray saying that this mosquito spray is very strong and very effective to kill the mosquitoes. In those days all our family members were fed up of the mosquito bytes and we really wanted to get rid of it. Finally …

I’m not able to tell you exactly how much this product costs, since we got it from my grandmother who said she had no need for it. However, what I can tell you about this product after using it several times is that I will definitely buy another bottle …

I am going to tell you about some knives i bought in the 80’s. i have used these great knives for almost 3 decades. i have had to send one in to get laser sharpened. Now the styles have changed but the cutting edges have remained the same. These …

At first, I was very hesitant with this skillet. I have had several negative experiences in dealing with As Seen On TV and its partner Showcase. To me, there is a slight trick or catch to all their products that they are not telling you about. You end up …

I got the Leak Ender 2000 on Amazon for only $19.99. The name pretty much gives the product away. This product ends leaks. It seals off leaks, small cracks, and holes. After getting it, I have to say that this is useless. It does not work, does not dry …

Many products are now ultra concentrated and the Downy products line is no exception with their new Ultra Downy Simple Pleasures Fabric Softener in pink opal. I couldn’t imagine what pink opal would smell like in a liquid fabric softener, but as I often only buy things on sale …

I bought this vacuum cleaner at an unbelievable price and was very excited to find out how it works. The assembling was fairly easy. It picked up my pet’s hair really well and cleaned up carpet with great suction. In fact, the suction is so powerful that when I …

Often I find myself waiting in the car at school bus stops, or while other’s shop and it’s hard to sit idly by. Little by little I’ve found ways to keep myself occupied such as keeping a book on hand, or an emery board near by, but …

The Tempo Widepath is a bagged upright with a removable tube/wand for attachments, stairs, etc. I have had a great deal of experience with vacuum cleaners. I have a dog that sheds like none other and I am constantly burning up vacuums. About a year ago my …