Living in an old wood apartment means dealing with various insects since there are holes and the wood is weak in the course of time. Insect like cockroach has been a big problem in our house although we tried to keep our house clean to lessen the problem.
Dealing with …

I am a huge tea drinker. Mostly I drink loose leaf tea, which requires a tea strainer. Originally, I had a one of those plain tea strainer, but it wasn’t very good. Bits and pieces of the tea would escape through a gap were the clasp was.

This new strainer …

I originally had an older model Waterwise distiller that lasted about 8 years. I was devastated when the motor no longer worked…I hate to change when I know I have a good thing. Their product is excellent and their customer service is outstanding when needed (which was …

I wanted to purchase a fan for my office so I decided to purchase this one. Lasko is a very well known brand and I have owned several other fans from this manufacturer but I have to say that this is one of the best that I have …

I messed around and killed my oven because I never cleaned it. I never really learned how to clean an Oven so it didn’t occur to me that over time, that it would need to be done. My husband finally said something when he tried to cook something in …

I like old fashioned things and that includes in my garden. I love the look of the old times things. It reminds me of history and history is one of my favorite subjects. I saw a sundial for sale at Walmart. It cost $55.00 and it was just as …

Shifting into new house has always been an exciting job for me. Getting familiar with a new area, new experiences, new people, new close by restaurants and new day to day routine are the factors that make me more enthusiastic when changing accommodation. However, the worst part about changing …

This is a great product because it works so well. I love the fact that it can dissolve the grease in only couple of minutes without me having to break into a sweat. Even if the food is backed on, you just let it soak for a couple of …

Everyone has seen the Topsy-Turvy tomato planters that allows anyone with limited space, such as apartment dwellers, like me,to be able to grow tomatoes hanging upside down. This is the third year that we have used them. We have 5 of them, 3 with the one opening …

Are you looking for a good microwave for your kitchen? I suggest you to check Samsung Classic Collection Microwave product. I have two microwave and this one is one of it.
There are few buttons that you can press to choose how warm or hot you want to microwave …

Sometimes my water has a little chlorine taste, stronger at times than others. And I really don’t think this is very healthy to drink water with chlorine constantly, so I like to filter my cooking and drinking water. And I have found Brita to be one of the best filtering …

Morries sandwich maker is a handy sandwich maker which I brought 4 months ago.I use this sanwich maker everyday without any problems.A perfect electric appliance which helps me to make healthy breakfast in minutes.At a time you can make 2 sandwiches with 4 slices of bread.It has non …

This runner is a plush Berber rug. It has a nonskid latex backing keeps them securely in place and measures 24″ x 72″ .
It is available in four colors, Burgundy, Blue, Natural and Hunter. It is also machine-washable, 100% olefin and made in the USA.
I bought the burgundy because …

I enjoy cleaning, and even more enjoy having a nice smelling home, and Lysol Disinfectant spray in Green Apple Scent is an excellent product for me. I had never seen Lysol in a spray formula before, and it was so nice smelling I just had to buy it for …

The Brother LS-2125i, available at any Walmart for about $80, would seem to be a cheap and easily broken machine. Quite the contrary! I purchased it for use in my dorm room, and found that it had quite the bang for the buck.
It comes with three presser feet - …

I have to say straight off I bought this pan at Safeway having no idea of what a Windsor Pan is or why I would want one. I chose it because it was half price and I think I was attracted to the unusual shape. I’ve been collecting cookware …

I have recently come into the possession of a new salad shooter thanks to my parents because the one I had before I have had since college, and it wasn’t on its last leg but I still needed to upgrade nonetheless. I have been a fan of the Presto salad …

I am a fan of the Hyde Park Comforter Series. The Hyde Park Rose Garden Comforter Set is no exception to the rule. This lovely rich red and gold comforter set will add a touch of luxury to any bedroom. The Rose Garden Comforter Set is so rich looking …

I bought the Dyson Animal vacuum cleaner last year to replace my previous vacuum cleaner which sadly stopped working. I bought it from Currys online because at the time, that was the cheapest place to buy it at a cost of £210.00 including delivery.
When it arrived, it was very …

In Botswana, the house plots are really huge. I think this country has 3x more land than people in it. Everyone has a decent garden. My house is no exception. The yard is way bigger than the living space I have in the house. Water is however a …

I guess it must be the kid in me. I am a sucker for all things color changing. I picked this up last time I was at the dollar tree. This was advertised as a display stand for glass objects.
It does take 3 AA batteries, which seems like a …

There were a lot of stains and build up inside of my washer so I wanted something that would easily clean it out. I tried several products but I really didn’t like the results that I was receiving from some of them. I decided to use Tide …

I love gardening and thanks to me having a large back yard, I’ve plenty of room to enjoy in my horticultural hobby. I grow flowers for furnishing, herbs and spices for seasoning and plenty of vegetables to keep the cupboards stocked and stomachs satisfied. But as a fairly new …

I saw this new XXXL Bottle opner in the shape of a bottle top in poundstretcher and i couldnt resist buying it, when i got home i realized it was a fridge magnet which had super strong magnets wich were made from a rubbery type stuff that stopped it …

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 & …

I needed a ceiling fan for my bedroom to keep the air circulating. I like having a fan going at all times if I am in a room. I wanted something that would also look nice in the room. I learned my lesson about purchasing a white fan on …

Clorox bleach is something that I was raised on. I use it all the time. I use it on my clothes,toilet,sometimes on my utility floor, driveway. I even use it with the pressure washer on my house. It is hard to beat it. If you really have something you …

I was looking for one of those odor eliminator sprays which also had a nice scent for my bathroom. The one that caught my eye in the supermarket at the time was Febreze Air Effects Hawaiian Aloha Air Refresher. In addition, I liked the way how it smelled and I …

Spoons are a fascinating little invention, which I wonder who came to think of it. Spoons are ussed to carrusoups and other foods into a persons mouth with a carry rate which is better than the ordinary fork. I came ti think that the spoon were probably invented before …

My husband Greg is a farmer and he often comes in after a long days work with black hands. Solvol describes their soap as “The soap for hard working hands.” I bought Solvo from my local supermarket. You get 2 bars of soap for $2.99 AUS.
Solvol has been around …

The main reason why we purchased the Sharp R-230KW microwave is because it was rated as the best countertop microwave (by ConsumerSerach.com). It’s 0.8 cubic feet and 800 watts which is what we were looking for. It’s slightly smaller than our old Emerson microwave, but it heats food twice …

I was so glad when I found this dishtowel because this thing is amazing. I am not someone that enjoys washing dishes so I’m always looking for ways to make it easier. I have been using this for about a month and I can say …

I bought two Urban Outfitters rugs this year. They typically come in two sizes: 3 by 5, and 5 by 7. I bought one of each size.
I really like the colors and the designs that they have available. It certainly is a good way to add color and …

Honestly, I never thought I’d ever want to wax poetic about a grill, but this one makes me almost want to be a real poet so I can extol its many virtues with the proper language. But honestly, as cliche as it might sound, it literally did change our lives, …

My husband is a certified bread man. He has to have bread and will probably feel weak and grouchy if he has not eaten some. The breads which are available locally are mostly suited to the tastes of the people here and more often than not, I only find …

I got the Cuisinart Griddler for Christmas in 2005 and I absolutely love it! It is a 4 in 1 machine: it can be an open faced grill, a panini press, a closed grill, or a griddle! It comes with interchangeable plates that are very easy to put in …

When I first heard of Febreze, I wasn’t too impressed by the product. Of course the commercials were very clever and for the most part very cute, but after watching it play on the TV forever and an age, and also hearing all my friends yap about it, I was …

My husband and I love our pets, but we do not love the stains and odors that they leave in the house. Our couches, carpet, and area rugs all smell of our pets. I finally drew the line when our youngest dog started marking his territory in the house. …

Since oil prices are getting to be a pain, I started to look for alternative means of heating my small house in the winter. Not usually using a lot of money on electricity, and not having the time or money to switch to natural gas, the logical step seemed …

Over the years, I’ve been using detergent dish liquid soap to other bathroom tile cleaners to clean the kitchen tiles from messy grease strains etc. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to remove the stubborn water stains and soon, the tiles took an unpleasant of worn-out shade with dark stains on the …

I purchased Comet multi surface one step spray cleaner in fresh lemon scent at Big Lots, because I did need a multi surface cleaner, and it only cost one US dollar per bottle. I was not really that happy with this cleaner. It claims to be a one step …

As much as I love smelling ethereal perfumes, I am easily put off by, otherwise, bad scents. I keep a lot of deodorizers and room sprays on hand to drive away unpleasant smells. I can whip up a roster of all the smelly things I’m naturally offended …

Though it is certainly not the healthiest decisions we’ve ever made, my wife and I decided that we were going to get a fryer after consulting with some friends and hearing their stories about all the super fried foods they’ve made. The general consensus was that fry-daddy …

Electrolux Oxy3 ULTRA is an excellent vacuum cleaner and does a great job of making my home spick and span. It is light in weight and easy to use and helps me finish the cleaning job very fast. The attachment for bare floor cleaning is larger than other machines, …

Bio HiLock containers are good and they are absolutely air tight and liquid tight. I have been using them for more than one year. They are ultimate, quality wise. They preserve the freshness of the any content as it is. There are four safety clamps on all four sides …

Elmer’s Carpenter’s Wood Glue is a Godsend in our home. I live with my daughter and 3 grandkids. My grandkids make a career out of breaking things in our House. I am the one that’s always elected to repair the items.
About Elmer’s Carpenter’s Wood Glue:
Easy Squeeze nozzel.
It sets fast …

It lets me chill out since the day of its association with me.
It is the Whirlpool Magicool 150 QC air window conditioner of 1.5 ton, installed in my bedroom.
When I bought it, I compared its price with the other companies’ models available and found this air conditioner to be …

We already have a pool in the backyard, but I was recently looking for something smaller like a kids pool for the 2 little ones that I watch. They are 6 moths old and 1 year old, so they are not old enough to go into the big …

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 …

Clorox disinfecting wipes have been in our kitchen and bathrooms for at least the last 15 years. Possibly more!
While I use them for cleaning of surfaces and mirrors and windows, as they leave no glass streaks,I do contain the use to counters, glass …