Pangs of guilt riddle through me as I embark on a description of the inexpensive Roper brand washing machine. When I bought it, I was really short on funds, and I felt so grateful that something in my price range was available at all.
For those who live …

AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener $11.40
I used to think that sharpening a knife could be done only through the traditional way of using a rough stone so that when this AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener was given to us by my Aunt I was completely ignorant of what purpose this could …

I have a queen sized air mattress in my guest room. I went shopping for an inflatable bed because 1) I had guests coming 2) I did not have enough beds. I saw many different brands and styles. I used an air mattress when I was young and first …

I recently moved into a furnished condominium, which meant that I had no say in any of the furniture or appliances. This wasn’t an issue with anything, or so I thought. Everything was brand new and high-end, so I was pretty happy. However, after doing laundry for the first …

When I first bought the Spiderco204 MF Tri-Angle Sharpmaker System for my husband, I was confused. I did not understand why it would cost fifty dollars for one simple knife sharpener. Of course, I have seen the prices. Some of these products run up to over one hundred dollars. …

Ever since we bought our house a couple years ago, we have wanted a range hood to put above the stove in our kitchen. The previous owners had gotten by with a crappy shower light there and, whenever we cooked, the house had the potential to fill up with …

These swabs are wonderful. They have so many different uses. They work well hygiene needs and they also work well around the house when I need to clean or remove something from a tight area. I purchased these from Wal-Mart. They are sold in a …

The Perky Groomer Carpet Rake is one of the best investments my mother ever made. She purchased this some time back, and I’ve enjoyed using it ever sense. It’s convenient, and it works.
The Perky Groomer Carpet Rake has a 12-inch head. It’s spikes pull up dirt …

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 have used the White Paper Towel Dispenser By Vialli and found it to be quite handy. Please let me share my experience with you in the following review.
I would like to start this review by telling you a little about this paper dispenser’s design. Let me first say …

I first stumbled across the Shark Steam Mop at Walmart. It looked pretty interesting. It was thirty- nine dollars.
I thought the idea was neat. Why haven’t I seen something like this before? It makes total sense. You can sanitize your floors, as well as clean them.
I took it home, …

Being someone who loves to cook and bake, having napkins is a must for me. Besides just using them at the dinner table or to clean up after oneself when having dessert…I like napkins with a good quality for the price being paid for the package of them.
I have …

After my Fraternity tasked my pledge class with coming up with an original party idea for our blow-out pledge party, I was nervous that we would not be able to come up with something fun that had not been done before. After looking at foam machines, bubble machines, …

I had a relative flat iron my hair with a Chi 1″ iron by Farouk.
It was bought from Trade Secrets for about $200 plus tax.
I wasn’t interested in having this done but was talked into it and was shocked with the results.
My hair was was beautifully sleek, smooth and …

My toilet can get so dirty at times that no toilet brush can get it clean. I have a thing about bathrooms, so I buy all types of bathroom products just to try to keep my bathroom in top notch shape. I think everyone should take pride in their …

This is the only air freshener that I’ll use and the reason for that is most air fresheners put off a very overwhelming and a lot of times artificial odor that makes breathing in the room that it was sprayed uncomfortable. This air freshener however didn’t leave me feeling …

I really love this grill. I was in the store to purchase a grill mainly for tailgating and I found this one. I really love it. It’s completely hassle free and it’s very easy to travel with. I was able to find it at Wal-Mart …

Living in a town where garbage collection occurs bi-weekly, I have had to deal with issues of finding a garbage bag that will handle a fair amount of debris and products that help cover up a certain kind of stench that happens in regards to trash.
When I saw an …

I bought this Pollenex shower head a couple of years ago. I wanted it so that I could hold it while taking showers, I find it to be easier than standing there underneath of the water. Especially when you are trying to rinse your hair out. When I hooked …

Mention the name Clean and Clear and immediately what comes to mind is a facial wash. After all, they have built their name on quality facial care products. So, when I saw Clean and Clean Morning Burst Body Wash at the grocery store, I was really surprised! I didn’t …

I bought two of these to try to coral the clutter in my closet. I made this purchase mostly based on the low price of 7.99 per cube. I liked the color of both the striped and solid aqua, maybe the solid a little more because I thought it …

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 …

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 …

I love lavender scent. I especially love it in my pillow or room spray. However, it is easy to mess up this scent, either making it too strong (which makes me sneeze) or too light (you can only smell it when it is sprayed). If blended correctly, a lavender …

I have quite a lot of the Wax Scented Teddies range in the house. There is often a Stall set up at my work where the range is for Sale. It isn’t that large a range, and just consists of Wax Scented Teddies, Tea Lights and Wax Melts. I …

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 …

I love using Downy Total Care on my clothes. I have been using it for months already, and washing clothes will not be complete without it. Although there are other brands in the market that are much cheaper, I’ve proven that Downy is still the best …

I have needed a new cast iron frying pan for a few years but just haven’t found one at a price that was reasonable until I found this one. The outside is a blue porcelain enamel and has a hanging hole in the handle.
The cast-iron pan is 10-in. …

We hate doing dishes in our house so we rely heavily on paper plates and bowls. One thing that is always in our cupboard are Hefty Styrofoam bowls.
First, let me start out by saying, we don�t use the Hefty brand for anything we would have to microwave. The last …

Bath and Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom scented candles smell heavenly. I have previously stated that Japanese Cherry Blossom is my favorite of the Bath and Body Works scents. When we purchased a set of three signature items in the Japanese Cherry Blossom scents recently, a free …

I never bought any microfiber cloth before, but when I noticed my ordinary kitchen cloths getting thin and worn out, I thought of buying microfiber cloths online instead. I saw Microfiber Wonder Cloths by As Seen On TV and bought them for $5.
These microfiber cloths measure 12 1/2 …

I can’t believe I actually got this little media player. This isn’t exactly a tablet, but it is a pretty neat hand held device. The Sony Dash is a small 7 inch hand held that has many capabilities. I personally would not consider this as a tablet as some …

This unit has a pleasing shape and design. It produces steam within 2-3 minutes, has a retractable cord and comes with a travel bag and attachments. It is available in assorted colors. The steamer does work well if you like steamers. The way it was …

Okay, okay - I know that measuring out a capful of liquid detergent, or a cupful of powder laundry soap is not that big of a job. But, these are great. The are pre-measured little nuggets that you just throw into the washer and you done. …

I have a couple of Salt rock lamps. One is a t-lite holder and this glows when I stick in the tea light. The other is a wooden bowl of orange salt rock with a small bulb inside, and when I switch it on it gives a beautiful glow. …

While trying to find unique items for a spa inspired health fair, I came across the Primula Glass Tea Pot and Infuser gift set. What makes this tea pot appealing is that it is made specifically to highlight Primula’s gorgeous flowering teas.
For anyone unfamiliar with …

I was in the store and I was not intent on purchasing a paper towel holder but I decided to purchase this one because I really love it. This is a counter top paper towel holder which means that you don’t have to do anything to install it. …

Have you been living in the tropical region of the globe and have been bugged by mosquitoes all along? I have been having the same problem and it worries me because I have four kids. I am worried about the deadly dengue fever virus brought about by these …

Panasonic NI-21AWTXJ Deluxe Automatic Iron comes along with a powerful 1000w ,non-stick coating sole plate, Deluxe, Metal cover, Big thermostatic lamp and above all easy operation 6 temperature settings. Made in Japan Panasonic deluxe Irn is a very light weight Iron with heavy weight functions. It’s a delight to …

As the woman of the house, I find myself spending a lot more time cooking. Growing up I was never really the cooking type, but have found joy in creating dishes and watching people enjoy them. I spend a lot of my time cooking and feel it is important …

I only come home twice or thrice a year at most. The whole year no one is inside the house. The main problem is it becomes quite visible to passers by that no one is at home for long periods of time as all the shutters are down. …

I am always shopping for bargains, and this comes in to play when shopping for laundry detergent. I bought some fairly cheap detergent, in order to save money. It was called La’s Totally Awesome laundry detergent. I usually use Purex because it is affordable, but this detergent was a …

I was in the store to purchase a spoon for mixing and this one really stood out to me so I decided to make the purchase. I purchased it from Wal-Mart about a month ago and at the time of purchase I paid 7 dollars for it. …

I got introduced to using baking soda with this Arm & Hammer product, and I have been using it ever since. At first I only bought it to put in the fridge in order to keep food odor in check.
Later on, I discovered that I can use baking …

I like this kenwood toaster is is easy too use, it lookes very nice and its performance is excellent. It is black and ellegan, stylish and modern I’d say and it lookes great near my really modern fridge. There’s a high lift and it helps you not to burn …

When my rice cooker turned a mess, I thought of buying another one for my family. ‘Panasonic SR-GO6FG 3.3-Cup Rice Cooker/Steamer’ is great and is like a basic cooker that helps me a lot. However it has no special features or whistles or different settings that are usually found …

When I don’t feel like taking out my big stand mixer out for use, I rely on my Power Pro 200 watt hand mixer by Black and Decker. The Power Pro 200 is a heavy duty mixer masquerading as a small appliance. It has a soft grip …

The New Vim liquid dish wash is the concentrated liquid, which is very thick and green in color. I only take a drop of the vim liquid dish wash to clean 10 to 12 utensils and all of these utensils get cleaned very well. The cost of …

Intertape Duct tape is a brand of duct tape that I use on a regular basis and I would certainly recommend this tape. I purchase this tape from many different hardware stores and the price is usually around 1.50 but the price can vary. I have tried …

I do bake lots of goodies especially during weekends because I want to please my family especially the little ones who love goodies so much. But I got one problem. I’d always end up with burned hands. I think I was born quite clumsy or should I say just …