On the surface, this Mr. Clean Magic Eraser looks pretty much like a regular sponge. I didn’t see anything very special about it the first time I bought it, but I had yet to try it and was still holding out hope that it would do everything I was …

I can still vividly remember a party my first week of university when a friend of mine spilled a drink on her dress and immediately screamed, “What do I do?” Without thinking I said, “Shout it out!” I wasn’t trying to be funny or smart, it was truly an …

Spic and Span has been one of my favorite brand of cleaners for a very long time. I like to use spray cleaners especially in the wet areas of my home, such as the kitchen and bathroom. When I went shopping for my monthly cleaners and deodorizers, I ran …

While faux painting always presents a dynamic addition to any room, and often gives it a much more elegant and meticulous presentation, it is certainly not an uncostly job. Our bedroom, which is fairly large, needs to have the walls painted. I called to receive estimates on …

Ortho Home Defense Max is a general purpose insecticide designed for both the inside and outside of your home. The one gallon plastic bottle comes with an easy to assemble and operate hand sprayer, which makes application of the spray very easy. This product is rated for both inside …

Murphy Oil Soap has been around for decades. It was originally recommended to me by my former mother in law as a good all around cleaner. It is especially good on wood and laminate surfaces.I use this all the time to clean my laminate flooring.
This Murphy Oil Soap Wood …

I bought this fireplace heater for the bedroom , and I love it! It offers everything that I could want from a heater with the look of a real fireplace. Best of all there is no wood to chop , or high gas bills , or mess. This fireplace …

There is a story of how I became the owner of this unique, hydro-powered (but also electric) air purifier. I entered my name in a drawing somewhere in which a small RainMate air purifier was the giveaway prize and I ended up being the winner. It’s about 5 years …

I like to try to keep my home smelling nice as often as possible. I like buying different air fresheners and seeing what they have to offer. I was quite shocked when I ran into an air freshener that was intriguing.
The Air Wick 100% Natural Propellant Rain Garden Air …

Oh my gosh, if you love the smell of Christmas, then you have to get the Febreze NOTICEables in Apple Spice and Holly Berry. This thing is amazing. The Febreze NOTICEables is an air freshener that plugs into the wall. Unlike other plug in air fresheners, this one contains …

I absolutely do love the Breville Blender. The ice crush feature is probably the best feature as it crushes the ice prior to making the shakes. It is nice to have the automatic touch buttons and I am in love with how much horse power the Breville has, 7 …

I was visiting my sister in the states and was surprised to discover that she didn’t have a built in vacuum cleaner. I was helping out with her housework, and I asked her where her vacuum was, and she pointed to the closet. Surprised, I pulled out a very …

I needed some baking dishes for things like Lasagna and other similar dishes. I found a set of Anchor Hocking dishes are Walmart. I decided to purchase them because I know the name and know that these glass dishes easily go into the hot temperatures of the oven and …

I often make salads for picnics and barbecues, and it’s nice to garnish them so they look pretty and appetizing. I have found it’s virtually impossible to slice a hard boiled egg with a knife and have it look nice. Here is where the Good Cook Egg …

We have a small pool in our back yard, and I was recently in need of a couple rafts for myself, my husband, and the kids. The rafts we had used last year were no longer usable, mostly because they had gotten holes in them throughout the course …

I usually just use a bit of Mr Sheen on my shoes to get rid of marks and mud but about once a month I like to use a polish that will really nourish the leather, such as Clarks Premium Leather Cream. This is a pale yellow coloured …

I am in love with my Bissel steam mop. It is quite possibly my favorite appliance ever. It really worked wonders for me.
I have major issues with my kitchen floor in that I cannot stand for it to be the least bit dirty. However because it is laminate tile …

With today’s economy, it is often wise to buy in bulk. But, there are things which do not keep well when the package is opened already. This is true of nuts, raisins, coffee, sugar, spices and so many other stuff. Unless I am hosting a big party, then opening …

I liked the idea behind this water bottle and protein shake mixer, but unfortunately the design is too flimsy for me and the bottle can be frustrating to use. For one thing, it leaks where the lid and the bottle meet. If I tighten it super-hard, it won’t leak, …

I had no choice but to buy 2 mini blinds for my bedroom windows. I had a lovely sheer white curtain up in there, but my dog likes to bark at any one who dares to walk past our house at night. I appreciate his protection, but I get …

This past summer we added a couple of new ceiling fans to our home, one for the dining room and one for a bedroom being used as an office. The ones picked out are both Carriage House II Ceiling Fan, though they have different designs. Having used …

When we first moved into our home in a suburb of Vancouver, BC, the previous own had allowed her two large dogs to tear up and ruin the lawn for years before we bought the house. Therefore, there were huge patches of dirt where the grass should have been, …

I like using Pride Laundry Detergent when I’m a bit short of cash. I like the quality of this soap compared to other cheap brands in the market. It smells fresh and cleans clothes effectively as well. Pride is a product that is very cost-efficient and readily available in …

Once summer has had its time in the sun and autumn starts blowing on in, I start spending more time outdoors and leave the windows in my house open for extended periods of time. I don’t simply do this because it’s more pleasant outside, although that’s certainly a plus, …

This is by far my favorite of the Votivo scents, and I mean I love Votivo (though Voluspa is fast coming up behind it as my new fave). Black Ginger is a warm, sensuous smell that lingers for a long time with a few sprays. It makes my …

I’m not to particular about the type of hand soap that goes into my bathroom. I could just throw an extra bar of soap up there or use dish soap or body wash. Recently I decided to try a soap recommended for the hands. It was the Soft Soap …

I totally hated the George Foreman Grill when It first when on the market. The first one was just messy and it was horribly put together. Anything greasy made my life a living monster. I didn’t purchase the George Foreman 360 Grill, my wife did. So I wasn’t all …

As part of my Architecture class we were told that we had to solder wire in order to make a miniature model of our drawings. I had been a little late and therefore missed the part where he showed us what items to buy in order to do this. …

The first thing that comes to my mind when I think about Glade Micro Spray is that commercial with a kid who is sitting on the toilet calling his mother saying that it is gone. Eventually we find out that MicroSpray is gone. The commercial was really cute and …

One of the appliances that I acquired when I purchased my home was a dishwasher. It was so nice to not have to worry about such things when moving house, and I was just happy I wouldn’t have to wash dished by hand. However, after using it for several …

Some years back, I would have never thought I would need a microwave. However, since being accustomed to using one, I always find that a kitchen without a microwave is unthinkable but manageable. Since I used to come home only twice a year, I did not want to cook …

I spend a lot of time in the kitchen and I love to cook. I’ve slowly been building a repertoire of gadgets and cooking equipment that I can be proud of and rely on to do most any job that comes up in my cooking adventures.
I’ve had three …

I have two small dogs and they have the run of the house when we are not home. It is like they own the house and we visit them. Unfortuantely they sometimes leave an odor behind. I went to my local Walmart at North Point …

I had an electric waffle maker for years, until it had to make way for a more useful kitchen item - after being relegated to one of the cupboards it was just too much hassle to keep taking it in and out so I reluctantly gave it away.  As …

We were beginning to get water seepage around our bathroom sink so our local hardware store suggested we buy Mastercraft Silicone for Kitchen and Bath. Mastercraft is a trusted name in household repairs, and I was confident that this Silicone product would stop the problem we were having in …

With summer approaching, I was in the market for a patio set for our back deck. I was looking for something that was inexpensive and small. I didn’t want something that took up too much space, since I like to have part of the deck open so …

I have been keen on keeping things in my home disinfected for years. I hate the thought of germs and especially cannot deal with getting sick. I keep multiple cleaners around my house, but I mostly enjoy using cleaners that have multiple purposes. I find it simpler to walk …

I have been using the CLIX electric rice cooker, which is just amazing. Every day I use the ordinary or the normal cooker, but when I prepare any kind of special or spiced rice recipes I take the CLIX electric rice cooker to cook the food. The …

To my mind, the stove is the most used appliance of any kitchen as unless you are not eating at home, cooking is done at least once or several times a day. I’m glad this house is fitted with a Defy Gemini stove. It has 4 plates, …

My husband has severe lung problems. In fact, he’s had 1/2 of one lung removed. It is imperative that we have filters in our home. HEPA filters are the very best because they filter 99.97% of all particles in the air.
We purchased our Hunter set at Costco several years …

SIGG switzerland waterbottles are the sturdiest waterbottles made. the quality comes with the price tag - feel the pinch first, be satisfied later. I honestly felt strongly about bring metal bottles to school, partly because of the unforgiving weight it adds to your already-heavy school bag. But afterwhich, given …

I bought the Mainstays 7-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set purely based on price. I needed a cookware set to keep in the trailer for when we go camping. I bought this set because it had everything I needed and it was very inexpensive. The whole set …

There is an old saying out there; “they don’t build them the way they used to.” I really do believe this saying when it comes to lawn mowers. This is because of an experience I had a couple years ago.
When I first bought my new house, money was a …

My mother has always wanted to have a fireplace in her home. Unfortunately, my parents have never had that luxury. About three years ago, my mom found a temporary solution to her desire. She found a Dimplex Decorative Electric Fireplace at Wal-Mart. Its model number …

Mighty Bond instant glue is a type of an adhesive that almost works on all surfaces. It works really well and sticks permanently. I have tried using it even on an earring that was broken and it did it’s job properly. The problem with it’s tube is the fact …

There are alot of collapsible cooking utensils on the market, from measuring cups, to measuring spoons. Silicone bake ware is seen in every kind of baking pan available. Always curious, and seeing a good sale, on the Friday after Thanksgiving, while in Bed Bath and Beyond, I bought the …

Oxo Good Grips Box Grater is one my collections of graters in my Kitchen. I have different kinds of graters and most of them are just gifts from friends or relatives. This Oxo Good Grips Box Grater was a gift from a friend. It was given to me along …

I was looking for some cushions to add to my deck chairs so I decided to purchase these. They have been wonderful and they do get the job done. I was trying to find some for as cheap as possible so I’m glad that they have worked …

I was in need of some strainers for this dish I was preparing. I needed a fine strainer and was looking for something that I could use for many dishes. I was not looking to spend a lot of money on the strainers and went to a local dollar …

Those who have read any of my reviews noticed that I always buy most of the stuff on discount. I have different products for my clothes to wash with and I use all kind of different softeners and detergents if I think they are good and if I find …