A few months ago, after running out of detergent at home, I decided to buy Skip powder detergent to give it a try. I have seen the TV commercials of this brand many times, but I still hadn’t decided to try it.
The first good thing that I noticed is …

When I used to live in a colder part of the US, I once used Wood Stoves to heat my home. At the time, I had a Vermont Castings wood stove that was the envy of most of my neighbors. When I went looking for a grill this past …

All of us note that when the temperature drops during the winter our fuel or electric bill always goes up. With respect to this fact, there’s really only so much winterizing your home can do to prevent loss of heat and rising power bills. Now, I’m not …

Shout Stain Remover
When I do my laundry, I want to make sure that I get all the stains out of the clothing. I purchased Shout Stain Remover to see if it would prevent stains from staying on my clothes. I bought a 30 oz. bottle for $2.74 at my …

I love using this fencing. It has such a nice natural look to it and I get 15 feel of the stuff for under 24 bucks. And amazingly it lasts. I have had mine for close to four years now, no joke. I’ve moved several times during that time …

Bending and stooping can be a challenge, when you have mobility issues, so performing some household chores, like sweeping and gathering up the dirt afterwards, can be hard to do physically. Most standard brooms require you to bend, but when you have serious back issues, sweeping can become …

I use my Magimix ice cream maker a lot in the summer months, its a relatively quick way of producing a good dessert. Often we have a Barbecue and like some home made ice cream with strawberries as a treat.
Shortly im going to make some Rich Cornish Ice cream …

When I used to live alone, I used to have a tiny fridge freezer and it was sufficient for all my needs. However, now I live with my boyfriend and sometimes my nephews and nieces come to stay over, so at one point it was time to get a …

Price : SGD 15.90 (20% OFF from watsons stores, singapore)
Colours purchased :
Sheer Pink Afterglow,
Sheer Glistening Rose,
Sheer Cherry Pop
Price : 3/5
I wouldn’t say it’s cheap and I wouldn’t say it’s expensive. For the price though I would rather get the Rimmel Gloss Maxx (see my other review) due to it’s better …

This cooking set will make you feel like a first class chef in your own kitchen. I can not express how much I enjoy using this cookware. It is fabulous!
I found this set at Walmart for around $90.00. I was skeptical about spending that much , but I am …

I ordered this frame, and a couple of smaller frames from Tesco Direct online. They were a really good price - and finding larger size frames can be difficult, particularly at an affordable price. So I was really pleased to find these ….
However I was not so pleased with …

The Oster 6642 Cube 12-speed blender runs on a powerful 450 watt motor. It is great for stirring party dips, chopping nuts, making mixed drinks, puree vegetables or even grinding coffee or crushing ice and much much more. It features a pulse button and a grate button for doing …

This is the first fall for us in this quite old house in Seattle area. It is getting really chilly and the house is getting cold and uncomfortable. We had an old thermostat that obviously was not programmable, and did not really work in Auto setting.
After reviewing different options …

One of the traditional meals at my home is steak (preferably beef filet), fries and salad. I have been meaning to serve this since a week now. Today, I was looking for my deep fryer as it is the easiest way to make chips. I was searching around …

I am using bar soap in washing my clothes before, I consumed 2 bar detergent soap in washing all of it and the result It took me an hour before I clean the clothes. And my hands, it was totally bruise because of the harmful ingredients of my ordinary …

The Sonicare toothbrush is a very well thought out tooth brush. I decided to give it a try as I’ve never used a battery powered toothbrush. I find that I use and finish my usual toothbrushes at a really fast rate. I’m lucky to make a toothbrush last slightly …

Possibly the only thing cooler about this little glass candle holder other than the price of 99 cents is the fact that it can hold a tealight or a taper candle. I’m kind of a sucker for that kind of versatility in just about anything. I really like the …

I am now addicted to scented candles. I love putting scented candles anywhere in the house. My room on the end table, my bathroom , the office, anywhere! I love that the wax really leaves a scent even after I put off the flame.
I went to Our Home to …

Since my last kettle had a leakage problem, I really need to replace it. My sister-in-law recommended this Philips HD4644 Electric Kettle and so I decided to buy it believing what she said and I was not wrong.
Definitely the price is reasonable and I wasted no time to buy …

My aunt actually purchased the Pasta Pro a while back but never used it. It was handed down to me when she relocated. It took a while before I decided to unbox it and utilize the contents, but I am truly glad I did. I love how …

If you are searching for a safe, energy efficient way to boost your homes heating source, then you should consider purchasing the DeLonghi EW7707CM oil filled electric radiator heater. I purchased this unit last winter, and I have to say that …

My children love to do crafts, especially my younger child who just turned two years old but I have an older child who has done his share of messing up our carpets and walls with his colouring so I was leary of letting our toddler ‘paint’.
I obtained these paints …

I try to be as ethical as I can, particularly when it comes to protecting planet so I recently purchased Soapnuts via the Amnesty International website. The Soapnuts are naturally organic and these particular ones were Fair Trade (where a fair deal is guaranteed for developing world producers). …

I first heard about the Black & Decker Scumbuster Xtreme Cleaner, Model S700E when I saw a commercial on TV for the product. I was immediately excited about the product because it was supposed to make cleaning showers, tubs, and toilets easier. We have a really …

Cooking is such an enjoyable chores or hobby I have when I am at home. There are a lot of food recipes that you can try cooking at home. All you have to do is to have the motivation, the right recipe and the right cooking appliance. As for …

This appliance is quite expensive, it costs about $599. When you talk about iRobot Roomba, you get the idea that this is the exact replica of a vacuum cleaner, or close to it. But, the size is small, and easy to carry and store.
Me and my mom …

While packing and shopping for college, I needed a device that would effectively store well and keep my room floor extra clean and free of debris. Looking around, I spied the Dirt Devil Scorpion Hand Stik. Observing the model, it was a convenient size and could transform into a …

Know first, that I am a coffee freak as is my wife & teenage son. At present, the household’s main brew station used is a reliable Mr. Coffee. Besides the Mr. C, we have had Black & Decker, Krups, Cuisinart, Farberware & various others that have done the job, …

Oh boy, I’m a neat freak and I love to be able to clean up a few messes whenever I can. I mean really I can’t help but grab a vacuum cleaner whenever I see a crumb or two around the house or in the car. This is exactly …

I have been very diligent in eating healthy and trying to really keep the weight I have lost off. I am always looking for ways to prepare my food healthy. I had a small table top grill, however I needed something larger and faster. So after researching …

It was start of winter season and moreover it was my first winter at United States, obviously it would be hard for anyone who is new to this extreme climatic condition. We decided to get a comforter, even though we already had one, It is really hard to …

Another of my favorite stores is the Home Depot on North Point Blvd, Dundalk, MD. I love that store because it is just so convenient to home. We purchased a Brita CKFF-100 is a disposable faucet filtration system. For one of the easier means of obtaining better tasting …

After having dirty carpet for about a year and being too lazy to rent one, my carpet looked horrible and I was ashamed to even have company because of it, so I decided this year I was gone get me a carpet cleaner of my own. The time …

I received the ten piece Hard Anodized Cookware set from Rachel Ray for Christmas. After using it for the last 6months this is my conclusion. The cookware is pretty on the outside and has stood up to daily use without showing wear. It is pretty enough that i don’t …

We just moved to tropical country. And as you know that there are many mosquitoes in the tropical country, we need to protect our kids from those mosquitoes’ bytes. One thing that I should do before my kids go to bed is spraying their room with Mosquito’s Spray. I …

When we purchased our condo in September of 2008, we were sold the minute we saw it. Typically speaking, the kitchen and bathroom are the two highest selling points of any house, but we loved the wall colors, the new carpet, the solid foundation, and many other things. In …

My garbage disposal accumulated a very harsh smell and I wanted a way to be able to clean and freshen it up. I have tried several products for cleaning it but I have to say that this is by far one of the most effective. I first …

The first time I used Isopropyl Alcohol in my life was when I first moved on my own and into my own apartment. Well, actually before that time I had a pretty limited exposure to this product and I just never really knew what to use it for or …

When I was looking for a washing machine to wash my cloths, little did I know that the Bosch WSC2875 washing machine could be the best. I really spent more than a month in shopping around to get the best washer that is user friendly and can wash thoroughly.
The Bosch …

The Black and Decker SmartBrew coffee maker is a nice little coffee maker for people with a small kitchen or who live alone.
It is a five cup coffee brewer but you can make as little as a half a cup if you want to which is nice. I also …

I have arthritis in my hands and trying to turn a manual can opener is impossible. Recently, I have gone through two electric can openers that wouldn’t even open a can of corn. This was very frustrating at dinner time. This is what led me back to the …

Outback Power Systems is unquestionably the number one manufacturer of solar power components for residential use. It has a well-deserved reputation for quality and customer service.
I have owned two Outback MX-60 charge controllers for three years. Outback has renamed these FLEXmax 60 charge controllers, but to the …

When we moved into our condo two years ago, we were thrilled that it was a ready-to-live-in home that needed little to no repairs or improvements. Fresh paint on the walls, new carpet, and the only thing that bothered me was midlew in the grout in the bathroom. Otherwise …

I bought this Kalorik Steam Press before I tried the more convenient sprays and hand-held steamers. This was back when I had the room to have another appliance at my disposal, and I bought it because ironing is one of my least favorite chores but it’s a necessary evil …

In any modern household today, surely, a lot would concur with me that water dispensers are staples inside every kitchen. It’s hard to trust the quality of water coming out from the faucet. The potability of our water certainly hasn’t reached a toxic level to prompt us …

I have not bought microfiber cloths before, though I have long thought of buying them because I read that they were really good rags in the kitchen due to their versatility. I finally bought Alpine Innovations Spudz Microfiber Cloth after a long time of thinking about it, and they turned …

This item was a real surprise to me and my family, but now it’s something that we will just not live without!
When I went looking for a new blender, I pretty much figured on getting a ‘regular’ large blender to sit on my counter top to take up …

I use these wipes for everything! They are not my favorite, but they do happen to be on sale more often than the brand I favor. And I always go for the sale. I do however, enjoy the sent of the lemon fresh scent. It …