Housewares Reviews
Stanley power lock bladearmor 8m/26′
This is a tape measure that can extend up to 8m. This has cm on one side of the blade and the other side has inch so it is very helpful when some directions give you only either measuring unit. As the name indicates, this has powerful lock system. …
Dawn Dish Detergent
Dawn Dish Detergent is in my experience the best dish detergent on the market. I realize that the manufacturers of Dawn are continually improving on their product but I think the original Dawn is just fine with no need to improve it. I still hand-wash my dishes,pots …
Pyrex Prepware 2-Cup Measuring Cup, Clear with Red Measurements
Wrong measurement of ingredients will not make a perfect taste of food so a measuring cup is an important tool in my kitchen. I remember one time when my cake was not baked to perfection because my plastic measuring cup was broken and had no recourse but to …
T-Fal Iniatives Hard Enamel Cookware
The T-Fal Iniatives Hard Enamel Cookware is another one of T-Fals lastest inventions. It omes in a 9 piece set and sells for around $50.00. It features inside each pot a Thermo spot heat indicator that shows you wehn the pan in perfectly …
DIY Homemade Play Dough
My youngest daughter is very much into arts and crafts, and recently began experimenting with making molds from playdough and clay. However, they are both very expensive and she goes through it very quickly.
I was online recently when I saw a recipe for homemade playdough. It sounded really interesting …
Rubbermaid 3N83 Crate
I purchased this crate to use in the office when carrying items from one location to another. I mainly use it in the office but I also use it around the house and it really comes in handy there also. It works very well and I have …
Plink Garbage Disposal Cleaner and Deodorizer
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 …
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day All Purpose Cleaner
Like many households, our bathroom was a huge mess because of the many white stains caused by soaps and hard water. We used many different kinds of cleaners we can find, and while they did help at a certain point, I can still see a lot of white marks which …
Modicare wash mate
The Modicare wash mate is the premium concentrated laundry care detergent. This liquid detergent is the concentrated one and that is why it is very strong and take very few drops of it to clean a bucket of cloths every effectively. This concentrated detergent liquid can also …
Hoover WindTunnel Air Bagless Vacuum Cleaner
The Hoover WindTunnel Air Bagless Vacuum Cleaner is very compact and very efficient. At a first glance, I would say this vacuum looks pretty much like any other vacuum cleaner. However, at a closer look, I can actually see how it is different. This vacuum cleaner comes with all …
Yankee Candle Set of 3 Festive Sampler Candle Gift Sets
I purchased this Set of 3 Festive Sample Candle Gift Set from the QVC website before Christmas with the idea that I would keep one for my own use and give the other two away as presents. This was my introduction to Yankee Candles and I think they …
Clorox Clean Up Spray with Bleach
There are 2 things I love to use when I am cleaning my kitchen and bathrooms. One thing I love to use daily is bleach. The other thing I like to use is a multipurpose spray cleaner. Spray bottles make it easy to saturate dirty areas without a mess. …
Toastmaster TWB4 Belgian Waffle Maker
Let’s face it, a lot of us aren’t eating proper breakfast and a lot of us aren’t eating any. I suggest you go out and pickup the Toastmaster TWB4 Belgian Waffle Maker. It can make you a waffle to eat in your car while driving to work or school. …
Rachael Ray Blue Double Burner Griddle/Grill
Living in a state where summer is relatively short, me and my husband enjoys outdoor picnics when the weather permits. Our most favorite part of the picnic is grilling. May it be chicken,steak or even a newly caught fish, we love it. Sadly, on late autumn, winter and spring, …
American ElectroKlean Air Filter
I replacing my heating and cooling air filter with this one a few months back and it’s been perfect. I love the fact that it’s washable. Since I purchased this one I have been able to re-use it without having to go out and purchase another one …
Wagner Power Products 284065 DeckMate Finishing Brush/Pad
I purchased this brush to apply stain to my deck and I have to say that it works wonderful. I made the purchase from Amazon.com and I paid 25 dollars plus shipping for it. I believe the price is a bargain compared to other similar products. …
Ortho Home Defense Max (Perimeter & Indoor Insect Killer)
I have had a big problem with creepy crawlers of all varieties during the summer months in and around our home since we moved here 4 years ago. There is a small stream srrounded by trees situated behind our house which I believe is a perfect breeding ground …
Slap Chop Vegtable Chopper
I know it’s gimmicky, but keeping with my try everything and review it style of living, I bought myself a Slap Chop. I found it in an online search for $19.98, the shipping was a little over five dollars and I’m kicking myself for not checking at Walgreens …
Yankee Candle Car Jar Ocean blossom
I have used this scent as a Wax melt for a lot of years. I think every manufacturer has this scent so I could assume that it is a popular one. I tend to change around my Car Jar scents, but I always use this scent every now and …
Pampered Chef Knife with Sharpening Case
I have been using this Pampered Chef knife for over 8 years, for multiple cooking purposes, and overall, I am quite happy with it. However, I must say that the sharpening feature I was originally so impressed with does not work very well for me. The knife comes with …
ChefMate 12″ Non-stick Electric Skillet
The ChefMate 12″ Non-stick Electric Skillet is one of the best all-purpose appliances to have if you are traveling and living in hotel rooms - or even roughing it by camping or RVing the country. You won’t need a “kitchenette” you will, of course need an electrical outlet …
Campbell Hausfeld Pressure Washer PW1350
After the winter left, we had a huge problem on our hands. The main thing I noticed was that we had a lot of back dirt on our drive way. That isn’t the easiest thing to get up. I mean you can use a hose if you want …
MUkitchen Microfiber Dishtowel
I was so glad when I found this dishtowel because this thing is amazing. I am not someone that enjoys washing dishes so I’m always looking for ways to make it easier. I have been using this for about a month and I can say …
Walmart Three Ring Pool
I was looking for a smaller and inexpensive pool for me and my two daughters to stay cool in for the summer. I found this inflatable three ring pool at Walmart, and it was only $10.00, which is really inexpensive. Assembly was super easy, all you have to do …
Goo Gone
Have you ever had a bandage one for a long time only to find when removed the black lines from wearing the bandage on your skin.Have you had a tough time scrubbing trying to get the marks off. Well look no more. The best product ever is sold …
Dawn Hand Renewal with OLAY beauty dish washing liquid
Dawn has released a new dish washing liquid that contains hand renewal with OLAY beauty. I clean several loads of dishes each day and was looking for one that would not dry my hands out as badly. So far, I am very pleased with this dish washing …
Art and Cook Dessert Scoop
What really attracted me with Art and Cook Dessert Scoop is its color. I was then looking for simpler but effective ice cream scoop which even my small grandchildren could handle with ease when I came across this Art and Cook Dessert Scoop. When I saw the pink …
Belkin 6-Outlet Surge Protector with Rotating Plug
I started to have problems with my previous surge protector so I decided to go with this one. When it comes to surge protectors most of them work the same but in some ways this one is a lot better in my opinion. It’s manufactured by Belkin …
Shout Stain Remover for Laundry
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 …
Armstrong Concentrated Floor Cleaner
My favorite floor product is Armstrong Concentrated Floor Cleaner for mopping the kitchen floor. The concentrate requires one-fourth a cup per gallon of water which makes the product last a long time and very economical. In comparison with other concentrated floor cleaners, Armstrong Concentrated Floor Cleaner is priced …
Rite Life Power Mixer - Personal Drink Mixer
This drink mixer didn’t mix much of anything. I tried five different powdered mix drinks in this mixer and it didn’t dissolve any of the mixes. It left drink mix particles and that isn’t pleasant to drink down at all! It seemed no matter how long I let this …
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaning Kit
Scrubbing Bubbles is a brand of cleaning products created by the SC Johnson company. SC Johnson has been a respected family company for years.
The Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaning Kit is a useful product not only because it is functional but also because it is easy to use. After …
Miracle Grow All-Purpose Plant Food
Our yard is full of plants and flowers. We have baskets, pots, vines, and flower beds surrounding our house both in the front yard and the back. During the summer months these flowers are always beautiful and plush, thanks to Miracle Grow Plant Food. I use …
Melitta 46894 Thermal Coffeemaker
I bought Melitta 46894 Thermal Coffeemaker despite some people had asked me to not go for it. Many of my friends are using glass carafe coffeemaker and they are happy with their machine. It was natural for them to not suggest something different.
Nevertheless, I bought this metallic coffeemaker …
Progressive Flexible Measuring Spoons 5-Piece Set
My own measuring spoons were really outdated. I had a set that had been in my family for generations and I had somehow become the last person that they had been passed down to. I’m talking about these really ancient, old, metal measuring spoons. They still work okay, but …
Dirt Devil Extreme Power Stick Vacuum
A new apartment means new accessories; we bought a new bed, a new TV, digital camera, laptop computer, and an absolute necessity: a new vacuum cleaner.
Prior to buying a new vacuum, I did a fair amount of homework and finally decided upon the Dirt Devil Extreme Power Stick Vacuum. …
Smithsonian Synthetic Frog Dissection Kit
My daughter is an animal lover and my son has had his fill of dissections, so when the time came in our homeschool curriculum to perform the frog dissection, I knew they would both drag their feet.
Then, last week I discovered the Smithsonian Synthetic Frog Dissection Kit. I purchased …
Amco Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl
I was looking for a large bowl so I purchased this bowl a little over a month ago and it’s amazing. I mainly use it for mixing but it works very well for other things also. I purchased it from Wal-Mart and I paid 15 dollars for …
Febreze Antimicrobial Disinfectant Spray
Febreze sprays have been booming over the last decade. I’ve seen just as many different types of Febreze scents as I have Glade products. Soft and simple is the way lots of busy Americans prefer to function. Just look at single parents- Hell, I’m a single male (technically, though …
Windex Clean & Shine Dry Microfibre Cloths
I found Windex Clean & Shine Dry Microfibre Cloths on sale five for a $1CDN plus tax. Each microfibre cloth came individually wrapped, in an attractive blue package, and here was the first mistake, the Windex company could easily have fitted two cloths in each package and avoided landfill …
Danby 0.7 cu. Ft. Microwave
We recently purchased new kitchen appliances, and I needed a microwave to match. I use the microwave all the time for meals and snacks, so I wanted to find something that word work well and last a long time. When I came across the Danby …
Hamilton Beach Slow cooker
In my house we love to cook, we love to put huge meals together from time to time. One of the things we like to do outside of cooking huge meals is putting together simple meals. Since it’s getting a little cold outside we like to cook soups and …
Peeler for All
I was so amazed as to this new kind of style of peeler. Its not the traditional peeler of Y shape or those that looks like a knife but this ones has a handle and a shaft.
This is a full mechanical peeler only and doesn’t need any electricity. …
Natico Executive Desk Smart Phone Holder
When I’m at my computer desk it’s always difficult to find a place to put my phone. I have always tried to avoid putting it on my desk to avoid scratches. I purchased this desk phone holder and few months ago and it’s spectacular because …
Zyliss Easy Slice Mandolin
When I think of the word mandolin, I think of the cute little guitar that renaissance people happily dance around with. But, the Zyliss Easy Slice Mandolin has put a whole new picture in my head.
I had been wanting a mandolin slicer for some time. The Zyliss …
Off! Scented anti bug spray
I don’t generally like the smell of bug repellants so when I saw that Off have released their scented version I decided that this will be the solution to overcome that smell .
I was positively surprised that the price of scented spray was not really that different from the …
V-Tech CS5111 Cordless Landline Phone
I use the V-Tech CS511 cordless phone inside my home and although it’s not a very advanced phone it has worked well. I purchased this phone about 2 years ago and I have not had any major problems with it. At the time I paid about …
Outdoor Recreation Group Set of 3 dry-bags
I purchased these dry-bags for use while camping, backpacking, and boating. The first thing that stood out to me about these bags was the bright colors. Each bag is a different size, and each on comes in a bright neon color. The largest bag was neon …
Oxo Pop Containers
We’ve been doing lots of tidying and organizing lately, and it’s been a lot of work. One thing I got - actually as part of my Christmas present - were some Oxo Good Grips Pop Containers. We’ve transferred a bunch of our dry goods into them, and they’re great!
They …
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