I bought a home about a year ago with my family, and have since been finding many projects to keep our home running smoothly. For Christmas last year, it was time to replace my older cordless drill/driver, and I found a great deal on a DeWalt Drill/Impact Driver …

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 …

On a recent trip to town I stopped in on the Harris Scarfe Manchester sale and that’s where I saw the Hyde Park Trailing Rose 7pc Queen size Comforter Set. This luxurious comforter usually sells for $299.00 AUS but it was on sale for just $139.95 AUS. This is …

The Good Tidings Single-Tier Window Candle with Light Sensor cost me fourteen dollars and ninety-nine cents. This is a purchase that I was relatively satisfied with, although there is one particular aspect of this window that I’m unhappy with. This is a small and basic Christmas decoration that can …

The pros of this cleaning product: I can spray mold or mildew, come back in 15 minutes or so, and it’s gone. All I have to do is wipe it with a wet sponge and rinse.
The cons of this product: I wonder if it’s a case of the …

As I I live with the other ten girls in one condo, so I have to share the bathroom with the other 5 girls. Thus, it kind of disaster if we are not cleaning the bathroom in one single week. Since we are that busy people, so we clean …

The Dyson DC30 is probably the best vacuum cleaner out there. It is a portable and light hand held vacuum cleaner at the same time bag less. The Dyson DC 30 runs on battery so no cords are involved. I don’t work well with cords as they always get …

We have this 3D 10.0 Liters Oven Toaster in our office. We bought this sometime in October last year to replace the old oven toaster because its timer was no longer working. WE all love to eat hot pandesal for snacks so we purchased this to make …

There are two models of this dehydrator. This is the non-motorized fan, 1-9 tray model.
I try to eat a mostly raw food diet, which means I would use a dehydrator to make granolas, flat breads, and dry fruits and vegetables with the goal of retaining as …

I’ve always wanted a bunch of little knives, spoons and forks for serving appetizers. So, when World Market had a sale on theirs pieces a few months ago I snapped them up. I got a good deal on a bunch open stock little cocktail forks, spoons and knives and …

The Galaxy Box Fan, is a good choice for a fan, but there are a few things to know about it.
Some fans just stir up air, and do nothing, this fan actually does work, and does cool the room, but has a lot of power, that when …

When it comes to opening jars it can be a hassle and even a struggle at times. I was so glad when I found this jar opener. I am so glad that I decided to purchase it. I purchased it on Amazon.com and I believe it …

When my husband brought home an Electric Fly Swatter, I thought he bought a new tennis rocket. I didn’t know there is such a gadget so I was wondering why he had to buy new tennis rocket again. My husband had a loud laugh when I asked him why …

I sometimes find cleaning the kitchen very difficult I especially after I have a very messy preparation in making any meals. Since I only wash the dishes on the sink rather than using the dishwasher it always leaves the sink dirty and greasy from the cleaning the oily …

I purchased carpet from Lowe’s in April. I spent $4,000 with Lowe’s. I should have known from the beginning that this was going to be a bad experience. My husband and I went to the store in February and picked out …

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. …

When I first was looking at this jar candle I think I had this company confused with Yankee Candle Company, which I have found produces very nice fragranced candles with unusual scents. At 15 bucks for an 8 ounce jar candle is similar in price.
The thing that attracted …

Last summer I had my first encounter with sharing living quarters with rats. I bought rat poison blocks and set them out trying to lure the rats to their death to no avail. Next I tried snap traps but they weren’t fooled. So then I tried glue traps which worked …

This convection kitchen oven is made by a company called Deni and if you have any experience with Deni then you will know that they offer a handful of great products. The Deni 10400 Quick-n-Easy 10-4-Quart Convection Oven is one of those products that they offer for the “on …

Killing odors around my home is something I am almost always working on. My husband and I both smoke cigarettes and it seem that the smoke embeds itself anywhere possible. I get tired of the lingering smell of cigarettes, even when I am not smoking. Because of this I …

Moving is never fun, especially when you move from a nice house with a huge propane grill avaible at anytime to a small apartment with a charcoal community grill. Well, I was up late one night and came across the George Forman grill. Im thinking yeah right. Stuff you …

I’m no longer in Elementary School, but I still really like Elmer’s School glue. I got a three-pack for a project that I am doing, and it seems to work really well. One thing that is really cool is that it is purple, so you can see …

One thing I never forget to buy when shopping for groceries is Zonrox Bleach. Zonrox Bleach is an all around cleaner that can be used on almost anything. You can use it on clothes, on washing dishes, kitchen utensils and on almost anything in the house that needs …

When I was looking for a new shower curtain for my bathroom, I wanted something that was a little splashier than I was used to getting. I am often a Plain Jane when it comes to decorating. I already had a solid dark blue bath set for soap dishes …

The Regal Kitchen Pro Collection bread machine is what I am currently using in my kitchen. I had researched several bread machines when they were introduced and decided on the Regal because it was the most reasonably priced and had a “dough” setting on it which some them …

Ziploc sandwich bags have been around for several years now but are an awesome product. These handy little bags are super convenient for storing food in the refrigerator and for bringing some foods with you in a lunchbox or for a picnic.
The Ziploc brand of sandwich bag is one …

These things clean everything! Four or five SoapNuts in a cotton bag hygienically cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes a full wash: hot or cold. Boil six or seven in water for ten minutes, and the resulting liquid cleans everything from your car to your floor to …

I just couldn’t resist purchasing this adorable French Press gift set, when I saw it gleaming from a shelf in a local house wares store. The French Press set by Café features a French Press, two matching heat safe glasses, and two removable safety metal holder/ handles …

Ever since I found out that steaming is the way to go to preserve the healthy vitamins and nutrients in food, I just had to have a steamer. I saw this Oster Steamer on sale, and decided to give it a try. I said if I didn’t like it, …

I received the Stainless Steel Kitchen Aid Toaster Oven as a Wedding gift. Probably not a kitchen item I would have went out and bought myself, but after using it for just about everything, I’m thrilled that I got it. I love it so much and it’s so much …

Like many houses we suffer from an ant problem each spring. I also have children and pets in the home and am very nervous about using a harsh chemical to kill off my ants. Before I purchased the Terro Liquid Ant Killer I tried the …

Dollar General’s Ultra Dish Liquid is relatively inexpensive at only a dollar a bottle. The first claim it makes is to compare it to Palmolive. Well, I’m not very trusting when it comes to generic versions of cleaners especially when it comes to my dishes because I’ve been burned …

This is what I need. I am so happy after I got my first permanent coffee filter by Medelco from the store. We are making coffee so often and if we use coffee filter paper, we spent a lot in a day already. We like to drink fresh coffee …

I usually use liquid fabric softener and then a friend gave me a box of Bounce Awakenings with Renew-Refresh beads as a gift. I have to admit I was a little puzzled over the fuss she was making about a box of dryer sheets. I have used Bounce dryer …

Recently we received the Oster 3 Quart Fondue pot as a housewarming gift from my boyfriend’s parents. We have always wanted a fondue pot as we are huge fans of anything you can melt and dip things into, but we could never really justify the expense for something we …

I am a big fan of water bottles. Trying to reduce my carbon footprint, I am certainly trying to stay away from plastic water bottles that are expensive, unnecessary, and hazardous to the environment. As a bit of a perfectionist, I have searched far and wide for the perfect …

I needed mixing bowls and found the perfect set at Walmart. The Pyrex Prepware 3 piece Mixing Bowl Set has three different sized bowls. There is a small, medium and large bowl in the set and I paid $14.99 for the set. These are great bowls and everyone should …

I have always loved any cleaner that has bleach in it. I feel secure with bleach because I know that it is a great disinfectant. A lot of germs fly through my house, especially because my daughter brings them home from school. I am always looking for a cleaner …

I really like to cook, and I really like to make cakes. There was a period when I used to make a cake or bake biscuits at least 2 times a week. I dn’t do that any more because I noticed that as much sweets I can make my …

I am very particular with the clothes I am wearing. This is one aspect in my life that I am meticulous of. I don’t wear clothes with stain or clothes that are already faded because for me, clothes reflects one’s personality. This is why I am very choosy when …

Everytime I wash clothes and other fabrics, I make sure that I use the right fabric conditioner to soften them. I have used several brands in the past but when I learned about Downy Antibac, I shift brand immediately.
I changed brand …

I am a firm believer that Calphalon branded items are far superior to most other baking and cooking items. This double boiler has not proven me wrong. First I must point out that this is ONLY the insert. Some people may buy this product and expect …

I bought the new Tide Laundry Detergent this weekend when I noticed that it came in the lavender scent. Most lavender scented products just do not smell right but I was able to smell the soap when I unscrewed the bottle. I love the way this laundry detergent …

Recently, my family became proud owners of Walgreen’s water purifier, and not only is this product easy to use but it is affordable and very convenient to have around the house.
This product, as I have mentioned before can be found at Walgreen drug stores for around ten dollars. …

I was actually excited in the beginning when I knew that the house we would be living in has a swimming pool. I thought that it would be nice to have one at home and I imagined myself lazing by the pool side a lot of times. I also …

My wife and I have been making an effort to get our house organized whenever we have a free day (it’s a small house and we are finding we have too much stuff for it).
The other day, we were digging through some cupboards and came across our Black & …

The only time that I use cheap detergent is when I don’t have enough money to buy my favorite detergent which is Gain. The only other detergent that I will buy is Xtra Laundry Detergent. This reasoning is because it cleans well when it comes to my cloths and …

The color white has always remained my favorite color. I just loved wearing white colored clothes and nearly 60% of my wardrobe consisted of white colored clothes. But the only problem with these colored clothes was its maintenance. They looked just fabulous when they were clean and spot free …

I have an allergy to dishwashing liquid, seriously. Dish washing liquid usually makes my hands red, itchy and just painful no matter how little time I spend with my hands in the water. I’ve tried everything, foaming dish liquid so my hands weren’t ever in the soapy water, and …

I have been recently looking for a really good laundry detergent that does not cost an arm and a leg. I have never really had a problem with using value laundry detergents, until I noticed that my children’s clothes were still horribly stained even after washing them. I did …