Our Jacuzzi swimming pool pump went out at the beginning of this season, when the impeller shaft fitting cracked. As Jacuzzi parts are no longer available (after rather exhaustive searches both locally and web-wide) I decided to go with a Hayward pump/motor assembly based upon a recommendation from a …

I have always had Corningware in my kitchen. It has been a staple. After my split up, the ex took all my Corningware leaving me with nothing. That meant that I had to purchase all new things. I was disappointed to find that the old Corningware type dishes were …

Ryobi is not a popular brand that’s closely associated with hand tools, but I’ve used a few, and I’ve been relatively impressed with the quality and performance of their tools. I wanted to purchase a new circular saw to replace a few rotting sub-floors, and …

The Powerhouse Multi-Surface Cleaning Wipes come packagedin a plastic container of forty wipes. The flip up lid is easy to open. I like that I do not have to struggle to get into the container.
The container of Powerhouse Multi-Surface Cleaning Wipes that I bought is citrus blend. …

The Black & Decker SpaceMaker 12-Cup Under-The-Counter Coffee maker is truly a great product. To start with I love the fact that I save so much space with this. Anyone who has limited counter space will definitely love this as much as I do because it really helps out …

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 …

Expo Original Dry Erase Board Cleaner is great stuff! I bought an 8 fluid ounce bottle to use on the dry erase board at work. I was very skeptical at first. I really did not think it would work as well as it does. …

My home is one of the healthiest homes on the planet. I say this because I take huge pride in making sure that my family is well taken care of. I like for them to eat healthy and I love for them to be able to have healthy water. …

A new apartment means new accessories; we bought a new bed, a new TV, digital camera, laptop computer, and an absolute necessity: a new vacuum cleaner.
Prior to buying a new vacuum, I did a fair amount of homework and finally decided upon the Dirt Devil Extreme Power Stick Vacuum. …

Because I like to cook as much as I do and I always have a ton of food in my refrigerator thanks to a mother who likes to shop for me and fill my place up with food I’ll never use, I have sometimes a smelly fridge, mostly because …

I love my Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Maker. I never used to be a tea drinker. I got a Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Maker last year from my cousin for my wedding shower gift. I didn’t register for it so I wasn’t sure if I was even going to …

Two years ago, my husband and I purchased a Quadra-Fire Santa Fe pellet stove as a primary heat source in our small 860 sq ft single floor house. This decision was made after we sustained a carbon monoxide leak from our furnace.
During the past two years, we have …

I wouldn’t say I’m a messy or sloppy person, or lazy, but I have to say that the thing I just try to avoid doing if at all possible is cleaning my toilet and bathtub, or the bathroom in general. There’s just something icky about it, and no amount …

The Creative Converting St. Patrick’s Day Metallic Tablecloth is an attractively festive tablecloth that’s ideal to lay out for a St. Patrick’s Day party or just for everyday use during the month of March. The tablecloth measures fifty-four inches by one hundred and eight inches, making it a good …

Everything about this coffee maker is a blast. AS a person who drinks at least three cups of coffee before I even walk out the door in the morning, needed something like this. I wanted something that would allow me to not only get enough coffee for myself …

I am a huge Clorox fan and it is a staple in my efforts to sanitize and disinfect my home. One product by Clorox that I use on a regular basis is Clorox Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner. It is a big round blue tablet of Clorox cleaner …

We purchased the Hot Shot defogger, set the canister in the basement where we had seen the ants then took our pets out for a walk. Didn’t want them to ingest anything that would harm them. I wanted to get rid of the bugs that were in …

“Pumpkin Harvest & Fall” is a Febreze candle product, part of the Febreze candle line. This candle gives off a most magnificent scent that really captures the essence of the autumn season and delivers that essence to the room of your choice. This candle combines three aromas, two of …

My family and I often go on trips away from home to visit family and friends. For many of these trips we will be away for a week or so. Often we stay in a motel for that week but usually don’t want to pay the prices for the …

When my mom and dad married 25 years ago, they were able to have their own appliances when they move in together. I was a witness on the durability of a Standard Gas Stove. It was with us for years and it was more than 10 years that we …

This past Saturday, my wife and I really wanted to make chicken on our grill. But, the weather refused to cooperate and I ended up having to make dinner indoors instead.
I was just going to bake the chicken in the oven. But, my wife reminded me of the Hamilton …

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 …

I have always loved my grandmother’s plants. For years, I watched as she had such amazing blooms on her violets. These violets were in large containers and I could never seem to understand how she got them so large.
Not only that but she would get blooms all year round …

I got sick of putting nail holes in my walls and then leaving the mark there when I decided I didn’t want the picture there anymore. The 3M Command Picture Hanging Strips are supposed to stick to the wall and the photograph that you want to hang up. When …

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 …

This electric blender belongs to the `Antony Worrall Thompson Cookware` range. My sister is mad about his products.
Last month she bought the set of three saucepans from his cookware range and when she got her wages this month she decided to treat herself to the blender.
We went to John …

I want my clothes to be wash regularly and I am very particular with the detergent soap I am using. It should have fresh scent and even mild to my hands. I am using an ordinary soap before, but due to busy work I prefer washing my clothes through …

I got the Awesome Nozzle at ShowCase. It is a local branch store in a near by mall. I constantly have trouble with garden hoses and the nozzle attachment piece. I cannot find one that works well so I decided to try out the Awesome Nozzle. This product costs …

In India the glass wear which is very famous and which is used for in most of the houses is the Yerra glass wear. The yerra glasswares are very famous because of its good designs, standard and the durability of the glasses. The glassware of this company …

In the current age and time we are so pressed for time that anything that could make our cooking and housework easier is a boon. Not that I hate cooking, in fact I love to cook but sometimes it can get tiresome especially if the cooking involves a …

I began using this brand after the Family Dollar store outside of my house stopped selling my favorite brand of detegrant. Since I had only so much to spend on laundry supplies, I opted to buy a container of Xtra Tropical passion liquid detergent to wash my uniforms. …

As someone who has mailed out a lot of packages, I finally got tired of trying to use my nails to get tape to pull out and then find scissors to cut the tape with. Half the time, the tape would fold down, onto itself. It was …

This is a lubricate spray for metals. I use a small can spray which weigh 155 g. This is used as cleaner, lubricate oil, and preventing from rust. Our company produces foam cushion. It might be surprising that foam cushion is sticky right after production. Foam cushion contained the …

We were looking for a cheap but good quality door knob to put on the new door that we got for one of the rooms in the house, and even though we looked at several of them without locks, we eventually settled up on buying a Visalock Door …

I really love this lint brush, I have owned it for 3 years now and I don’t have a single complaint about it. At the time I purchased it I paid 8 dollars for it and I feel that I made a great purchase considering how long …

I purchased Tide To Go stain remover is an instant stain remover that helps eliminate fresh food and drink stains on the spot. I like this product because I can carry it in my purse in case I drop something on my clothes while I am out. I bought …

I love anything that reduces the amount of energy I use in my personal life, but still works well enough so that I don’t regret the switch. None of those hand cranked flashlights for me. When I saw this solar powered nightlight at the store one day …

M seal fast curing epoxy compound seals ,joints and fixes any kind of leaks ,filling dents any other minor house hold problems. It bonds in just about 30 minutes and works wonderfully well. It contains a resin base and hardener and has to …

Stitcher’s have their favorite tools, but also have tools that are fun. Stitcher’s often look for unique items for this purpose. Lantern Moon makes very unique stitching tools.
One of my more unique stitching tool, is the Lantern Moon Woolly Sheep tape measure. These are found in yarn …

I bought Method All Purpose Spray Cleaner for $50 online, composed of 8 bottles weighing 28 oz each. While I used a lot of cleaners before, this one is one of the bests.
This product was made to help clean various kinds of surfaces can be cleaned using it. …

Alibi is an aerosol can of air freshener, and is known as a discount brand. I had bought other Alibi scented products before but never one in Lavender. We have a dog and a cat in our home, and despite best efforts often get pet odours, so I wanted …

I got this processor to help me in cooking as it has so many uses and functions from cutting, chopping, liquefying to grinding. It has also so many accessories from being a blender, juice extractor to even making a pizza dough.
My first complaint is that the machine itself …

I bought HEMA baking pan two years ago, when I just moved to Europe. I did not have baking pan when I want to bake a cake for my kids. That’s why I bought HEMA baking pan as soon as I see it in HEMA store.
Actually there few sizes …

Water Heaters are an essential appliance in most of our houses. There are tons of varieties and models to choose from in the market. As for me I like the convenience of instant water heaters but then they are not as powerful and do not help to supply …

I am a fan of its transparent looks since the day of its launch. I many times talked about it at home too, but could never finalize a purchase. Recently, my office staff requested me to buy a water purifier for the office and I agreed to them because …

I decided to give these cloths a try after I needed some kitchen towels and I was really amazed by how well these towels work. These clothes are sold in a package of three for 2 dollars. In my opinion the price is great and I don’t …

I really like these boxes. They’re sturdy and stackable. And they seem to go on sale several times a year at Michaels. That’s good, because these are much more expensive than your typical shoe box type photo storage boxes. Unlike the shoe box type ones though, they come in …

Yankee Candles are one of the most well known candle companies around. The reason is they is nothing more delicious than a vanilla candle that is burning. All over my house I have candles. Why? I love the smell of vanilla and I love nothing more than when my …

I got this Glass Washer by As Seen On TV. The price is only $8. I got it when I walked in their store. To me, I hate cleaning and washing, especially glass cups. It’s really hard to reach the very bottom of the cups since the mouth/ opening …

My children all adore tortillas but I was becoming a little bored of using them only to create wraps and homemade tortilla chips. I’d bought ready made tortilla shells in the past but found transporting and storing them was difficult as they’re so delicate.  It took quite a lot …