I know I’m not the only one who loathes stuck on food. Sometimes when I cook, stuck on food is inevitable. I like to keep my pots and pans as clean as possible. What has always helped me with this problem is Brill-O. Recently I found another scrubber. I …

The Wilton Christmas Cookie Shapes Pan retails for twelve dollars and ninety-nine cents. It isn’t something that you will want to bring into your kitchen. The appeal is certainly there, understandably. This pan looks as if it would save a person a great deal of work and time because …

While faux painting always presents a dynamic addition to any room, and often gives it a much more elegant and meticulous presentation, it is certainly not an uncostly job. Our bedroom, which is fairly large, needs to have the walls painted. I called to receive estimates on …

After receiving the Calphalon Garlic Press as a gift, the giver told me she had used many presses in her day and she found this to be not only the most reliable press, but the best one ever. She didn’t tell me much else, nor could I quantify what …

I have been using the Rex Peeler By Zena for several months now. I am very pleased with it and really think that it is a very useful kitchen accessory. Please let me share my experience with you.
I would like to start this review by saying that I like …

I’ve never really been a tea drinker and never actually owned a teakettle until about three years ago. Originally the teakettle was meant to be a gift. I had bought it as a wedding gift for my friend but never got around to mailing it out to her since …

Ten years ago, I bought a reciprocating Samsung air conditioner which was excellent even when the weather was absolutely burning hot. I still have it and it is working perfectly until this moment. That was the old model, however. Two years ago, impressed by the quality of the Samsung …

I have stated before that I recently retired from the federal government and that I need to save every cent possible. When you are on a fixed income you realise how important each penny is worth.
I purchased a Hotpoint dishwasher last summer and thedetergent that the manufacturer recommended …

I purchased this OxiClean stain remover with the main intent of using it to remove stains from some of my laundry. At about $7 for a relatively small container of the product, I’m not very satisfied with how well it worked, at least in terms of removing stains.
I read …

I am now addicted to scented candles. I love putting scented candles anywhere in the house. My room on the end table, my bathroom , the office, anywhere! I love that the wax really leaves a scent even after I put off the flame.
I went to Our Home to …

I tend to chop and change my Fabric Softeners. I like lots of them out there and I suppose I could use the same brand or 2 all the time, but it’s just better to change around and at least that way you don’t get that bit bored of …

I wanted to give my stove a good scrub down. There were certain areas that had dirt and grease stuck on it. I wanted my stove to shine and be clear of the grime. I knew I was going to need some real scrubbing power and searched for the …

The Vickerman Pre-Lit Canadian Pine Artificial Christmas Tree is a small Christmas tree that retails for fourteen dollars and ninety-nine cents. The Christmas tree was one that I had intended to place on the kitchen table, but after seeing how it looked after I removed the Christmas tree from …

Friday night is officially family movie night at our house. With times being a little tight lately, I’ve cut back considerably on our entertainment budget. While I want to save money, I don’t want to sacrifice on our enjoyment of the film. That’s one of the reasons …

Mosquitoes are a menace especially during rainy reason and without a good mosquito repellant it isn’t possible to sleep but the mosquito coils are choking because of the pollution the smoke creates and so I was trying for something different. I saw this Odonil Mosquito Repellant cream in a …

My best friend had a house fire a few years ago and it was all because of a home heater that he and his wife were using. I have always been scared of those types of heaters because if they ever tipped over or over heated, then they would definitely …

I like to keep wipes in the car and around the house for when the grandchildren are here. It makes things a lot easier when they get dirty outside or spill something all over themselves top get it cleaned up. It’s a lot of fun having the kids over, …

We have 7 trees in our back yard and two in the front yard. During the summer, we enjoy the shade the give us. During the fall, we have a headache dealing with the leaves.
I purchased my Black & Decker Leaf Hog electric leaf blower and vacuum simply because …

I love cleaning but I hate to dust. I’m always looking for a dusting product that will be convenient and make dusting less stressful. I finally found something that will help me on that journey. HomeCenter Magic Duster Disposable Dusters is very simple to use and have a handle …

I currently own a black and decker coffee machine that I am really happy with for the time that I have had it, now this is the coffee machine that stands the test of time, I owned this coffee machine for about 5 years, and after those 5 years of …

I recently purchased two Airmax pillows after one-too-many bad nights sleep and stiff neck in the morning. I had already tried different pillows of all different price ranges, but nothing had really made the grade.
I saw an infomercial on the Airmax Pillow and decided to give them a …

I had been looking for a long time for a counter top grill which I could use to make single serving size meals for myself. For example, grilling one burger patty or a single chicken breast. After much research I settled on the George Foreman Champ Grill with Bun …

I love the look of wooden trays and platters, so this wooden herb bowl with mezzaluna from Uncommon Goods fit right in with my taste and kitchen items. I am not a fan of knives. I have cut myself with them so many times, even after taking a couple …

Febreze sprays have been booming over the last decade. I’ve seen just as many different types of Febreze scents as I have Glade products. Soft and simple is the way lots of busy Americans prefer to function. Just look at single parents- Hell, I’m a single male (technically, though …

All Small and Mighty Free and Clear is a fantastic laundry detergent, and it comes in a great version for those who don’t like scented or dyed detergents.
All Small and Mighty is super concentrated, so it does three times the loads as compared to a non concentrated bottle …

After spending the summer and early fall gardening I had a lot of clothes that had grass stains so I bought Spray ‘n Wash Laundry Stain Remover for grease and grass stains. This 650ml spray bottle is a great addition to my laundry room, and I have found some …

When I make a lovely tasteful relaxing cup of herbal tea using loose leaf blends I like to use the Kati Tea Brewing System, which is a lovely ceramic tumbler mug without a handle that comes with a stainless steel infuses and lid. I love to make herbal teas …

I have only used this toilet bowl cleaner on a few occasions but it certainly has not worked as well as I expected. This cleaner is sold in a 24 oz bottle for around 4 dollars depending on the store. Although this cleaner is low priced I …

This is an attractive, modern style washing machine that loads from the front of the unit. It has a reasonable sized barrel that holds a significant amount of clothes. The size of the barrel has been adequate for my family of four. It’s main positive feature is that …

When I spotted Good Living’s Microwave Egg Poacher in my local Safeway grocery store, I thought this could be a really smart buy. It only cost a few bucks, and it looked like it would give me an easy, mess-free way to cook eggs for breakfast.
I occasionally fry eggs, …

I have always wanted a nice chandelier to hang over the dining room table. Whenever I go to the lighting section of any store , I always check out there chandeliers. They are all so beautiful , but most of the time they are also very expensive. I can …

I purchased the Hoover F5915-900 carpet cleaner to shampoo my carpet but after using it the carpet cleaner did not work as good as I expected. One of the first things that I noticed about this Hoover F5915-900 is that it’s very heavy. It takes a lot …

I was at a friend’s house a few weeks ago and she was making homemade toilet bombs from a recipe that she saw online. I thought it was really cool, and I thought it might be fun project for my kids to do. I hoped it would be a cool …

Maintaining an insect-free house is very difficult, especially in a house as old as ours. There are a lot of cockroaches, ants and a variety of other crawling insects around the house especially on the cabinets under the sink. And this really bothers me because I have a daughter …

I recently purchased the T-Fal 10 Piece Cookware Set from Wal-Mart after moving to my new home. I figured a new home deserves new cookware. This particular set is extremely inexpensive ($60 - $80 USD). Theis set contained a 5 quart dutch oven, a 2 quart …

Living in Florida, bugs are always a problem, no matter how clean you keep your home. Cockroaches are especially common in this state, due to the amount of water and the fact that cockroaches love the heat. When we had lived in Indiana we never had problems with these …

When I was living in Guinea-Bissau, one of the major problems I encountered was how to install a fly screen on the little verandah we had. It was not screened and although I was willing for it to be screened paying it out of my own pocket (costs about …

I love Clorox Multi-Purpose Stain Remover and this product has worked great. Clorox Multi-Purpose has worked a whole lot better than other similar products that I have used but the price is much lower. I normally pay about 4 dollars for this product and I’m certainly willing …

I decided to use Arm and Hammer Laundry Detergent to try to save some money on laundry supplies. I found it at the grocery store for $4.97 for a 68.75 oz. bottle. It was also buy one get one free so I was getting double for my money. I …

First let me inform that this is not so much of a review but a warning to NOT buy this product! One day your life may depend on it and sadly this device will not work. Read on.
The RPS8807DT is considered a power station with air compressor, …

I should admit that I bought this frying pan after reading the commercial ads of this product. I was looking for a good frying pan. I’ve been trying few brands of frying pans and so far, it will end up in the junk because it did not stay for …

I recently tried the new Dual Action Disinfecting Wipes by Lysol. I have to say that I thought wipes were wipes but these are definitely different and better. They are in a very convenient pull out container which is just great. One of the things I like best about …

My family and I love to cook food especially stemmed rice. The best thing to use is the Wok but finding the right one is a big deal. It took me a while to find something that would give me the taste and results I was looking for. The …

Body sponges seem to be an essential when you want to use body wash. It seems that body wash never lathers up right on wash cloths and to get the full affect of it you need a sponge. I have tried a few different sponges and never have really …

Having four children including a toddler it’s important to me that I keep my home as clean as possible, but preferably without filling the air with harmful and irritating chemicals. So when I spotted this Naturally Powered Antibacterial Multi-Surface Cleaner I decided to buy a bottle to try it …

Two nights ago, we run out of gas for our stove/burner. I only found that out when I was trying to boil hot water for instant cup noodles. It was really cold that night and we were really starving at that time while watching movies. The only food that …

I have always been a sponge type person when it is time for me to wash dishes. I have used different sponges and think they are most sufficient. However, my husband had other plans. He came home with a dish brush. He said that he starts to plan on …

This is the first Bissell machine I have owned. I have a Hoover carpet cleaner that has been used quite a bit and is starting to get worn out. I love the Hoover, however when I saw this Bissell on sale for 30% off of the regular price I …

Reynolds oven bags will save you alot of oven cleaning time and keep the meat you are cooking moist. I used their turkey size bags at least a couple of times each year around the holidays. I also use the smaller bags whenever I cook a roast or …

I was looking for another way of frying foods and grilling was the next best option for me to try so I bought, Gardenia Plus Series Chef’s Classics Grill Pan - 28 cm.

This stove top grill pan was what I was looking for because we prefer doing our cooking inside …