This past Christmas we were given a Smith & Hawkins Amaryllis Bulb Kit. Having never grown anything like it, we were excited to watch a flower grow in the middle of winter. The kit we received included a nice burnt-red colored pot, a coco fiber disk, an …

Every household must have this amazing electronic gadget from Avon, I just discovered it recently. This ultrasonic pest repellent has been helping me around in my household because sometimes I noticed small rodents passed by from my neighbor’s store room, I was looking for an effective gadget that would …

I love these little packets of cascade combined with Dawn dish detergent. They are so easy to use! You just take one of the small Cascade 2-in-1 Action Packs and pop it into the detergent dispenser of your dishwasher. There is no measuring, no mess.
They are self contained small …

Before I am so problematic on how to clean up my dishes. I am having a hard time to take off those hard food that sticks on the plate. And then I have a so soft sponge that easily damaged. So frustrating becuase it cost me more in buying …

I have been trying out different knives in my kitchen for awhile now. I bought some Henkels, Sabatiers and some Cuisinarts. They were good, but not as good as I’d hoped. I spend a good deal of time cooking and trying out new recipes so it’s important to …

During the summer time, our family enjoys the outdoors and the warm weather. We love to go camping and fishing. We have several fishing poles that we use, from the less expensive, basic poles, to the bigger and sturdier poles that we use for catching bigger fish. …

I use a lot of shop lights for my at home studio. As a part time photographer lighting is an important part of my job, so I have to keep them in stock at all times and so …

On many occasions I am bitten by the desire to build something for our house—”a cabinet, picture frames, a toy box for our children, molding, window casings, and so on. Other times I need to repair something such as a burst or leaky PVC pipe (PVC stands for …

I used Robin Cuffs and Collars for the first time today. I accidentally touched the liquid to be applied, and have my finger tips still burning for 15min now.
I read in another review that this product works well but causes clothes to wear out (collars get frayed and torn). …

Clorox has always had some of the best cleaning products around. Now I believe that they have even outdone themselves on this one. Their new, safe and environmental friendly set of cleaning products called Greenworks are something my household can’t live without.
More than anything, we use the all-purpose cleaner. …

I have always been a sponge type person when it is time for me to wash dishes. I have used different sponges and think they are most sufficient. However, my husband had other plans. He came home with a dish brush. He said that he starts to plan on …

Robin Cuffs’n Collars for easy cleaning of the dirt and removing dirt without much of scrubbing and rubbing. The collars of the shirt, the sleeves of the shirt, sari falls, etc are few of the area which really gets very dirty and we need plenty of scrubbing and rubbing …

I bought this cookie cutter recently, this year is the first time my four year old has been interested in Easter so I decided to put a little buffet tea out on Easter Sunday with lots of egg and bunny related goodies. I’d seen Easter egg cookie cutters before …

I bought Giottos CL3612 Microfiber Cloth for $7.86 online. Here is my review.
These kitchen microfiber cloths are actually quite the same as your kitchen as however, these cloths are actually longer lasting, because of the they way they are made, and they are much finer anyway. These …

I am very particular with the smell of my home. I like it when I enter a particular room and fragrance welcomes me. I do this by putting on scented candles because they are calming and emits this zen charm but the scent are sometimes so faint …

I started using Tide Total Care for my laundry detergent a year ago when a sales associate at Nordstroms who was not selling it told me I should buy it to keep the color of my clothing looking as dark as when I bought it. I …

While trying to find unique items for a spa inspired health fair, I came across the Primula Glass Tea Pot and Infuser gift set. What makes this tea pot appealing is that it is made specifically to highlight Primula’s gorgeous flowering teas.
For anyone unfamiliar with …

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 lately been noticing a problem with soap scum in my bathroom. I especially hate when it builds up on the shower tiles. I often scrub the tile, but the cleaners I have been using lately have not really done anything to help the situation. I was getting …

It’s that time of the year again when the KitchenAid mixer is on sale everywhere. Mine is 13-years-old but the model is still available and remained the same. The sale price I’ve seen so far range from $175 to $250. It is a little pricey but if you …

These bubble mailers are very reliable. I’ve mailed a number of items, like photographs to family in other states, music CDs as gifts for birthdays and video games among other things, and these bubble mailers do a superb job of protecting the contents from damage. I never know what …

When the old vacuum unit died on us, we needed something to replace it fairly quickly. We have dogs; we have two of them. One is somewhat shaggy and the other not-so-shaggy, but they both shed like there’s no tomorrow. What’s worse is that one of …

I have been washing clothes twice a week and I wanted the white colored clothes to be soaked more because I wanted them to be whiter. As much as possible I really don’t like to use powerful bleach because it really does make the textile weak and brittle. So …

I ran out of dish washing liquid and that is why I went out to buy anew and I was able to buy Vim Drop Dish Wash Active Gel. It is lemon in scent which is a liquid gel that is used to wash off dishes to be spic …

This is quite a new range from the Comfort brand. Since it was new then I had to try them all, and although there is 1 I really don’t like and the others which I think are ok, it was still a good idea to try them I would …

When I received my bottle of appliance touch-up, I thought it was a grand thing to have around the home, for those ‘just in case’ times. I still do think that! Refrigerators that do get bumped, may be easily repainted with this brand name: APPLIANCE TOUCH UP……..white is number …

Harpic power cleaning gel for cleaning toilet bowls is very effective for cleaning even stubborn stains from the toilet bowl. Not having a good fragrance, but helps to clean well. Just pour this gel about 5-10 min before cleaning and most of the stains will be gone …

It is true; this countertop oven cannot precisely replace a conventional oven. However, it does come amazingly close. We use it to bake and or roast, broil and toast frozen pizzas, potatoes, chicken (legs and wings), casserole… Moreover, we are preparing delicious, mouth-watering garlic bread, toasted bread, bagels, even …

If you work with needlework in any way,then you’re familiar with stretcher bars. You can actually go a cheaper route, and use unfinished picture frames and tacks. Until the canvas or fabric begins to warp. The next thing to try are regular stretcher bars, bought economically from Hobby Lobby, …

When it comes to empty my trash can I would prefer to do it early in the morning before having anything because it is not possible for me to tolerate the bad odor. I was always in search of some special trashcan that would get me rid of that. …

I purchased a counter-top Emerson Professional Series MW8115 SS Microwave oven it was black with a stainless steel handle and sides. Appearance wise this microwave is quite appealing and seems to go well with most other appliances regardless of color.
I have owned this microwave for a little over …

I’ve always thought that Yankee Candle has great products. And then, I was completely blown away by the smell of their Macintosh Room Spray.
This spray convinced me to purchase it the first time I smelled it. The great thing about it was that you could smell it in …

A long black plastic tray with a clear plastic lid, this simple container holds 72 tiny peat pellets that expand to better than triple their size when warm water is added. A great initial greenhouse that can sit easily on a countertop, it is used to start seeds early …

I’m always looking for ways to keep my household smelling clean and fresh. I’ve tried a variety of odor removers and fragrances but I really like Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer. Although it comes in other scents, I’m partial to the Orchard Garden scent.
Don’t expect this product to completely …

I purchased ‘Polder Two-Tier Free Standing Clothes Dryer with Mesh garment Dryer’ a few months ago and I’m really happy with it. The Polder clothes dryer has 23 steel rods and helps me dry clothes of all sizes and fits all the clothes of my family members daily. The …

I have fond love for steam cleaners. So with that being said, I have to say that this steam vac cleaner has done some major justice for me. It was actually one of the first steam cleaners I bought myself before I was married. The main …

Bajaj Majestic ICX 6 WOV Induction Cook Top is quite a good product. I am using it since five months without any overt or covert problems. The cook top is delivering what it had promised. Moreover, the cost is not much —“ just Rs. 3200 ($61 approx). I bought …

The Holmes OPP Small Heater Fan is a space heater that I think I recall paying ten dollars for. I no longer use this space heater because I now use the Crofton Oscillating Fan Heater. That is a better space heater in my opinion. I did get a couple …

If you know anything about electrical heaters then you may know that they aren’t safe . There are certain ones that you should stay away from and that is what my wife and I try to do. But there comes a time where we need one of these things. …

If you’re like me and keep multiple furred pets in your household, then you probably value the convenience and effectiveness of popping a dryer sheet of fabric softener into your mechanical dryer after washing your clothes to reduce static cling and override any lingering pet odors the laundry detergent …

I moved to a furnished condo for six months, and was happy to find that even the cleaning supplies were supplied and stocked up. The floors were all hardware and tile, and along with a broom and dustpan, there was a Swiffer Sweeper and a supply of Wet Mopping …

The Sanyo HPS-SG3 is a really good grill and I have had a very good experience using this grill. I paid 40 dollars for this grill and I believe it’s truly worth buying. A very easy to follow manual was included with this grill so it took …

As a stay at home mom, I always search for products that could make my chores at home easier. I would have to say, Ariel detergents is one of the trusted products I’ve been using for years. When it comes to cleaning our clothes, it is incomparable to other …

I have tried many different laundry detergents over the past few years and although I am a big Gain user I have found some more economical priced laundry detergents that worked very well. One of these detergents is Sunsational Laundry Detergent in Fresh Morning Breeze scent. I …

Westinghouse is a name I have always trusted, so when I wanted to buy something that would light up a dark, but very little used space in the kitchen, I spent $10 on their Stick Up Bulb, figuring that it would be perfect since it would not be used …

I had heard a lot about Tide Stain Release and decided I wanted to try it. I ordered a sample of the Tide with Stain lift and the Tide Stain Release, when it came in I was a bit surprised. I had the one load of the detergent I …

When it comes to cooking and/or food preparation, I love anything that makes this chore as fast and easy as possible. Usually I will just go for microwavable entrees or something that I can throw into the crock pot in the morning and be done with it, however, these …

Tis the season for winter fashion boots now. My daughter has been dying for a pair of suede boots, and they are very expensive for a pair of kid shoes, but I bought her a cheaper pair last year and she ruined them in the snow. We live where …

Do your carpets and rugs look dirty and in abysmal condition? If they do then you probably are considering hiring a rug cleaning service. Honestly, this is not all that bad of an idea. A professional service can make your rugs look bright and new. However, the costs involved …