We got the Tecnogas Semi Built-in Cooker Hood TB 98TSS 90Cm Ultra Slim recently to replace our old Hood, which was bulky and worn out.
We wanted to get a slim and compact design because our kitchen has cabinet over the stove and the old hood took up …

I never really have been the one to use oven mitts. I always figured a dish cloth or sponge was sufficient for removing a hot pan out of the oven. I had been doing it like that for years and did not think I would change. That I until …

I wanted a cleaner that I could use that would get the soap scum out of tubs and stains off the kitchen counters without leaving scratches all over. I had heard of Soft Scrub and decided to give it a try. I thought it might be a safer alternative …

Some time back, my previous vacuum cleaner failed, and since in my household I have kids and a dog, I had to get one in a rush. A vacuum cleaner is one of those things that I simply can’t do without in the house; with the kids spilling things …

If you are the type of person that feels the need to hide money in your house, then this product is really something that you definitely need to look into for a number of reasons! This is really quite an incredibly ingenious product that provides a person with a …

I have been researching washing machines for a considerable length of time now, having been thrown into the deep end by needing to buy one for a house that I purchased not all that long ago. As I have said in previous reviews I am a bit of a technology …

There is always an attempt on my part to save money in anyway possible. I tried that with laundry detergent as well as many other household items that I use. Sometimes it works out well and others it doesn’t. I tried the Purex brand of laundry detergent because it …

The Pumpkin Harvest & Fall air freshener is part of the Febreze Air Effects line of products. There are a couple of reasons why I really, really like using this air freshener come the autumn season. For one, this air freshener reminds me of a freshly baked homemade pumpkin …

The Rin supreme detergent powder is a very good friend of most of the housewives. It is so because the Rin supreme detergent powder costs very less in price but cleans up the dirty clothes very effectively and cleanly. I can say that this is one of …

When I started living alone, one of the things that I did was to buy some supplies for my small place. One very important item for me is purchasing my kitchen wares. To minimize expenses, I bought cheaper items at first so I won’t run out of budget. The …

I have tried all sorts of toilet cleaners and fresheners over the years. I have tried the ones you just squirt under the rim and down the toilet, both cheap and expensive all just to be flushed away and not very effective. I have tried the blocks that you …

I purchased this microwave a little over a year ago and I have really loved it. I paid 210 dollars for this microwave over a year ago but it could be cheaper now. This is a somewhat expensive microwave but I truly believe it’s worth the price …

I love to bake and something that has been missing from my arsenal of baking pans for a long time has been a mini muffin pan. The reason I always put off buying one is basically the price for these pans. They are about 2or 3 times more expensive …

My hubby and I bought this vacuum cleaner in year 2007 while we are at New Zealand at that time. We bought it because it looks so cool and classy and I can use it even if I don’t have to plug the power cord but I …

The Century Novelty Sparkling New Year Luncheon Napkins come sixteen to a pack and a pack retails for two dollars and nineteen cents. Like any seasonal-themed napkins, the number of napkins that come in a pack is low because they’re typically a lot more colorful and festive than regular …

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 …

Bedspreads are one of my secret addictions. I can’t help but scan them at the stores or search for them on the web on a whim. I like owning a multiple of them so that I can change them out each season, and I also really like that bedspreads …

The Delight Expressions Let It Glow Faux Decoration Christmas Gift Arrangement Centerpiece cost me twenty five dollars when I bought it last year. This year, I see that it’s still retailing for around that price. Although I was pleased with how the centerpiece looked when I first bought it, …

I was in the store to purchase some containers for food storage and I decided to purchase these. The main reason why I decided to purchase them is because they are manufactured by Rubbermaid. This is a well known brand, I own several other Rubbermaid products and …

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 love my bathroom and that is the place that I usually stay the most to be honest with you. I love the fact that I am open to changing it and making it look better and be more convienant for me and my family. I have bought plenty …

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’m a big user of plastic cups. Now maybe that’s not great for the environment on the surface, but personal reasons dictate their need, and I do reuse them, so it’s not just one use and they’re out. In fact, one of the reasons I like Vibrants …

I needed some hooks around the house to hang things like hand towels and other items with. I didn’t need anything that looked special because they would just hang in the closet anyway. I found the 3M Command Hooks at Walmart for $9.94 for 6 complete hooks. That sounded …

I use aluminum foil at least a few days a week. It is a large part of what I do in the kitchen. I use foil to cook with and store food. I usually always buy Reynolds wrap foil, but the store I went to didn’t have any in …

I have never been someone to use spray air fresheners, but recently I cam across Glade air infusions and decided to give it a try. I was very impressed with the quality of the air infusions air freshener. I usually think sprays smell awful; this one was nice but …

I live on a farm and even our children sometimes have to get their hands dirty in the garden. We grow a lot of our own vegetables and it truly is a family affair both planting and maintaining the garden. We use Showa Gloves because they are the best …

The first year that I cooked a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner by myself we had went to a friend�s house. Originally I was going to help Paul�s mom cook but when she called and said she was too sick to make it that meant I had to do …

I got a selection of Wax Tarts for my Christmas as I like to burn Candles and that in the house. As long as they are scented or like these then I like to have them, not keen on unscented Candles. I think what’s the point?
I had never …

After trying one of the carpet cleaning products that we use at work and really loving it, I figured I would try their all purpose cleaner as well. It’s by SMS Services and it’s called Portion Control Blue Cleaner and they come in individually wrapped little plastic pouches that …

About two years ago, our family got a sodastream soda maker for free as our gift from a water company for letting them give a demonstration in our home. We received not only the free Sodastream, but also a free sample pack of six of their soda flavors. …

Well if you have read any of my articles so far you see that I am a very frugal person. I never spend one penny more on any item than I have to and then it has to be a need. There is one product that I have and …

Once again I found myself out of dish detergent and almost out of money to meet the needs of my family. I spent a great deal of time going over my options, I was thinking of using a bar laundry soap that I had used once before and now …

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 …

I purchased this mop for cleaning my kitchen and it has been great. I purchased it from Wal-Mart and I paid 20 dollars for it. I have not found it in any other stores besides Wal-Mart but you may be able to purchase it online also. …

Wisk Dual Action Tablets are promoted as being quick dissolving tablets that do two things, get rid of stains and clean. They do this with targeted stain fighters and concentrated cleaners. The tablets are a snap to use because all you do is put them on the …

The first thing I learned to use when I started carpet cleaning two years ago was an RX20 rotary carpet cleaning tool. It was very easy to learn. The hardest part is controlling it. THe RX20 is very powerful and if you are not carful …

Having recently moved into a new house, a dilapidated basketball goal in the driveway was really bothering me. I decided to leave the pole in place, and simply purchase a replacement basketball goal. After comparing all of the available sets at Walmart, I selected the Huffy Sports …

This mini mixer lasted me approximately four and a half weeks before it kicked the bucket on me. I tried replacing the batteries and new batteries didn’t bring it back to life. I’m pretty sure nothing happened to it during this four and a half week period that could …

I like to keep my fabric as fresh as possible, especially my living room furniture. Because I am a smoker this is extremely important. I don’t like company coming over to smell that my house smells like an ashtray. I’ve tried a few different refreshers and odor eliminators. The …

The Roomba is a robot vacuum cleaner. Yes! It cruises around your house by itself and cleans your floor. What a great idea! They cost $300 and up, depending on the model.
The Roomba vacuums for about an hour before its battery is exhausted. I doesn’t clean as thoroughly …

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 …

A month ago, my teen daughter gave me a spider plant baby. The baby was a section of her larger hanging plant. My daughter had planted it in a small pot since the plant was so little. She told me that she had used Miracle Gro …

The George Foreman grill has been a staple in my kitchen for years and has reduced the toil once associated with cooking. I started off with the traditional sized grill, but found that it was too small for my cooking needs. The small grill can only cook …

One of the stuffs that made most of our campings worthwhile is our Cyba-Lite LED lantern. It saves time and effort. Although nothing compares to the age-old bonfires, we find this one as a helpful tool in times when our bonfire is ‘not ready yet’. Whenever we find ourselves …

Anyone who owns a pool knows that more often than not, pool supplies are rather costly. If you intend to use your home pool at night, there are often few options aside from having pool lights installed into your pool. That requires one to hire an electrician …

The Hunter 82500 Infiniti Bath Ventilator Fan is an amazing two in one package for lighting and ventilating and it works fairly well. I won’t give it a ten rating, but then again, I don’t know of any other outfit that provides such a reasonably priced combination …

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 …

TowTabs come in a little roll of ten tabs. The roll is small, and reminds me of a Lifesaver package or something, so they fit easily into your pocket or your purse and you can take them anywhere. I have a pack in my purse and a few rolls …

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 …