Lately my powers to resist infomercials have been greatly reduced, case in point my latest acquisition, the Bullet Express. While I know fully well that I have the magic bullet, another food processor, and several other capable kitchen appliances; it was just too hard to pass it …

I love baking brownies and often knock a batch up for the kids, recently however I was commissioned to make several batches of brownies for a local school fayre - while ours are usually basic square brownies I wanted to do something a little more special for the school …

We recently had a whole entire new HVAC unit put into our home. Believe it or not, it is digital. Therefore, if we were going away for say, a day or two and wanted the heat to be off, but return twenty minutes prior to us walking …

My daughter received a set of Baggallini luggage from her grandmother, consisting of two handsome zippered bags in an olive color with coral trim.(They call it dark olive/spice.) The bags also came in a more neutral black and gray combination and several other colors. These bags are a …

I have tried a few different dish liquids but really only like 3 brands. My all time favorite brand is Ajax, especially that grapefruit scented bottle. Then I also like Dawn and the one I am writing a review about today is Palmolive. I purchased the Ultra Concentrated dish …

For the longest time, we used dishwashing paste when washing our dishes and Axion was the number one product then. It really cleans our dishes, specially when it’s too oily, or is really dirty. It’s easy to use, though you really have to use a lot to take out …

The Glass wear is a very important item used in the kitchen regularly. But the glasswear, which we are using, must have a good quality, good thickness and also a good look. The Yerra glass wear are having all the above said qualities. These glass wear …

This product is only sold at Costco. It is a huge bottle, about 135 oz. of liquid dish soap in a white bottle with a yellow top. The bottle gets to be heavy so often times I need to use both hands to pour it out until it becomes …

Having cream colored carpets is great but keeping them clean is another matter and that is why I decided to buy a carpet washer. After looking on the Amazon website it seemed that the Vax Rapide Ultra was as good a choice as any. This carpet cleaner from Vax …

Kiwi Kleen drain cleaner is not really effective. It can remove small clogs but not big clogs. It works well for kitchen sink but not for bathroom drainage. This powder when put in the drainage pit gives a chemical smell. In case of clog, all the …

I have a Mr. Coffee FT series coffeepot at home. This is a programmable coffee pot that I got at Costco. this coffeepot has alot of interesting features. It also has a 12 cup glass carafe which is helpful if you are having friends over to enjoy coffee with …

I have no idea why I bought this toilet bowel cleaner and to be honest with you I think it was a huge mistake. My wife has always told me that buying items that aren’t really known to work isn’t a good idea. And investing in items that don’t …

I have complained about how Swiffer Dry just did not do it for me or my items that needed to be dusted! I searched high and low for a product that would work, and one product that works pretty good is the Pledge Duster Plus. I really do not …

In my house I have 4 bedrooms and in all my rooms we have the double sized big caught. And in our room we have the duroflex premium mattress, which is brought just a few months ago. Actually we had bought the other company mattress and on …

I have a sweet tooth and a love of novel kitchen gadgets, so when I saw the Donut Express by Emson, I figured it was definitely a win-win situation. If you are unfamiliar with the Donut Express, it is a nifty bake ware set that lets …

When my neck pains and back pains became a main stay of my life due to taking very limited breaks away from working on the computer, I went about looking for pillows that will help alleviate the neck pains I even experienced while sleeping. I found this from an infomecial. …

I have always been a gardener. Whether I am planting plants outside as landscaping or I have plants scattered across my house. There are so many things I love about growing plants, the biggest reason would be relaxation.
When I first heard about Miracle Gro Potting Soil, it was probably …

Innkeeper Supplies of Taunton, in the south west of England, were the manufacturers of a very attractive little set I have of stainless steel measures for alcohol spirits. They are crafted very carefully out of pewter and are in the form of cylinders, one measuring one sixth of a …

I purchased this storage box so I would have a place to put the kids toys and the pool supplies other than all over the garage. During the summer when school is out, I have extra kids here and often the garage and yard can become a mess …

When using this bottle opener, I have to be real careful because it’s extremely sharp! Seriously, this bottle opener could inflict very real bodily harm, so keep that in mind if you purchase one. However, since it’s super sharp, bottles and cans stand no chance against this bottle opener. …

Our old garage door motor was too noisy that every time someone opens it, the noise could be heard by the entire household if not half of the neighbourhood. No one actually complained and we must’ve have been one of the first ones on our street to install an …

I hate to admit it but I appear to be highly suggestible with regard to infomercials. After one to many viewing of the Green Pan spot, I found myself speculating on the ill effects of my regular cookware. Okay, maybe I have little to be alarmed about, …

I love the Berber carpets that I have in my bedroom and my children’s rooms. It is soft and the padding extra thick so walking on it is very comfortable. However, with three kids and pets, the carpets get dirty fast. I usually try to have my carpets professionally …

I am always on the hunt for a new air freshener, as I love to scent my home with a relaxing scent for family and friends to enter. I found Pure Air Natural Air Freshner in Country Bouquet scent on sale at my local discount store for just $2 …

I have recently bought a new pillow and duvet case (which I bought separately) from John Lewis which were trimmed with satin ribbon, of various widths, in pastel colors which gives a soft gleam effects against the matt background. These covers are really cool and had a simple …

Sometimes, I use Surf Bar with Fabric Conditioner when my favorite detergent bar is not available in the small store near my house. This product costs PhP5 (Philippine Peso) or US$0.12 per bar. It has the same price to almost all laundry soaps. I like using this laundry soap …

I purchased the bat couple of month back but I’m not completely satisfied with the purchase. The cost of company products are three times higher than local one and the only difference is the warranty for 3 months. It is similar to a tennis bat connected to rechargeable battery. …

The thing I dislike about using a mop is no matter how much you think you have cleaned it there is always a residue of bacteria breeding within the fibers. I had been on the market for quite some time to find a mop that I would feel comfortable …

I was given a George Foreman Lean Mean Grilling machine counter top grill for Christmas. I find this appliance works very well. It does not take up much space on the counter, it is also easy to store.
I own the grill which can cook 6 hamburgers. It …

I have officially learned my lesson about trying to save a few dollars when it comes to buying everyday items like paper towels. It’s better to spend the extra money because it will save you in the long run.
My lesson comes from my incorrect decision to buy Marcal Quilted …

The Dyson DC14 vacuum cleaner is a cleaning device that I cannot live without. I do not understand how I managed to clean our floors in our house before acquiring this machine. This is the one luxury item we allowed ourselves when our tax return came in …

Let me say that I do not actually own this product. I borrowed it from a friend and decided not to buy it.
I think that we have all seen the Dyson commercials. I have to say that I find the guy very annoying. To be honest I think …

I love pastries so baking is a natural hobby for me. My sis grew tired of me using a pastry bag to decorate cakes so as a surprise, she bought me a set of Master Chef Gourmet Line pastry making tips. It comes in a plastic box …

Our yard is full of plants and flowers. We have baskets, pots, vines, and flower beds surrounding our house both in the front yard and the back. During the summer months these flowers are always beautiful and plush, thanks to Miracle Grow Plant Food. I use …

What made me buy this machine was the feature of how easy it is to make good coffee using capsules. There are a lot of different flavors available and it is definitely very easy with no mess to clean up, I simply throw the used capsule away.
The machine …

Recently launched liquidator model which is said to be the advanced product from earlier products came with a big bang in the market. I purchased it last month. If really something is advanced, then surely the price must have increased but it is same as previous one and henc …

I really like Lowes, White Marsh Maryland. We buy a lot of things from there for our home and garden. We have a rather large piece of property that needs to be shoveled when it snows and neither of us are getting any younger. SO we purchased a …

I needed some more room for dishes so I purchased this dish mat to use to dry dishes and I love using it. I use it mainly for cups and large pots and pans because considering that it’s completely flat it doesn’t work as well when drying plates. …

I’ve loved book boxes ever since I knew they existed. Over the years, I’ve bought them at Michael’s Crafts, Beverlys, book stores and specialtly gift shops. If you don’t know what a book box is, the premise is simple. It’s a box that looks like a traditional hardback book. …

I have purchased several things that are intended to get rid of weeds but most of them have not been successful. I purchased this product and I was amazed at how well it works. It is sold in several different sizes but I purchased the half gallon …

I have encountered the Blue Victorinox Cutting Knife in the kitchen at work. I think that it is a well designed knife with a nice and professional look. Please let me share my impressions of this knife with you.
I would like to start this review by saying that I …

I wanted a crock-pot but I didn’t need anything really big because it is only me in the house. I only use the crock-pot once in a while anyway. I found a 3-quart crock-pot at Kmart that would work. It is the Rival 3 quart round crock-pot and it …

I was in the market to purchase a multi cooker so I decided to go with this one. The Presto 6020 is a multi cooker that has several different uses, you can use it to deep fry or even steam foods. It is sold at several retail …

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 …

My detergent powder though of a very good quality, sometimes irritated my sensitive skin resulting in rashes. Although this happened occasionally —“ I had kind of accepted it and treated it with medications till it got healed. But when I happened to come across —˜Green Wash Ball” which was …

Now that the weather outside is enough to keep me bundled up inside, I figured it might be a good night to whip up some piping hot chocolate, and try out the new smores kit I picked up recently.
The Smores Wizard is actually a …

The wind blew, and the scent from my carnations and snapdragons filled the air. A few months ago, I planted several species of Burpee flower seeds in my pool yard so it would look gorgeous in spring. I planted hollyhocks, rock roses, dwarf delphinium, tall snapdragons, and …

Unfortunately for me I cannot enjoy the outdoors like most people due to my severe sinus condition and allergies. I love grilling and spending time with my family and friends; but, I have to remain indoors unless it is the winter season. However, I do love eating grilled foods, …

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’ve never been a big do-it-yourself type guy. In fact, when it comes to assembling things, my wife is 100 times better than I am. But, now that I’m a homeowner and have a limited budget, hiring someone to do minor home repairs for me just isn’t practical.
On my …