Our family needed a good old fashioned coffee urn to satisfy our coffee needs, so we went ahead and bought a Hamilton Beach Coffee Urn because it looked very nice and very simple.
The coffee urn cost about $149.99, a lot more than a normal coffee urn, but I hoped …

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 …

I got Butterfly stainless steel flask as a gift from our neighbour when we moved to a new house.This falsk has stainless steel body.It is a 3 l flask.Water remains hot if it is filled full.If it is filled fully with water will remain hot through …

I can’t sew to save my life, but thanks to Heat n Bond by Therm O Web, I may never have to! When you purchase a single package of Heat n Bond iron-on adhesive, you receive a 17”x 1 yd piece of the bond paper designed specifically …

I cannot stand to have any sort of a bad odor in my home. It drives me crazy and I will spend hours cleaning and freshening my home until I find the odor and eliminate what’s causing it. One of the biggest areas that I have issues with is …

I keep this washing machine in the apartment that I rent to the tourists douring the summer. People usally stay at my apartment for a week only so they don’t do laundry but some of them stay here for 2 or even 3 weeks and then they really need …

My boyfriend and I recently moved into a new apartment. Not only is this our first official apartment together, but it is also a first for us in terms of how nice and comfortable it is. For the first time we feel that we are not living in a …

If you’re not in the mood…or just need to concentrate, these cups are for you. The gray dullness brings only your thought and imagination into mind so you can feel a clearness in your mind but a dullness in your eyes. OK but anyways, I’ve always wanted a metal …

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 I first moved into my house a few years ago, I bought the cheapest appliances since money was a bit hard to come by. As time has gone by, however, I have come to replac most items since they have either broken down or become too worn for …

I was ready to buy my washing machine years ago. I went to about 5 different appliance display centres. coz I couldn’t decide that easy. There are just so many brands to choose from. Each brand has different features which makes decision harder. I have to consider so many …

One of the things I found so convenient in this house is that it is equipped with 2 solar panel heaters on the roof. It is not very nice seeing these on the roof but it does a great deal for me. Botswana has lots of sun all year …

When it comes to Laundry I normally stick with powder detergents because I feel that they are more cost effective and clean just as well as liquid detergents while being less messy.
But, this time around when my husband went to the store to get the groceries he picked up …

Inspite of cleaning through the vacuum cleaner regularly i can able to spot stains and can easily find the difference of the used carpet with the new one.So once in 4 months we used to rent this Rug doctor.You can also buy it.But it costs more.It will …

I used to have problems with my stocks particularly of sugar and flour and even my powdered milk. I often waste them because my stocks would be invaded by ants bugs or sometimes would turn very hard and with molds or mildew. But I’m glad I’ve found a good …

I like to use the more natural household cleaning products instead of the traditional chemical-laden brands that are found at most supermarkets and discount stores. I feel that the natural brands are better for the environment, and they’re more pleasant to use because they don’t fill the air with …

The thing I dislike about using a mop is no matter how much you think you have cleaned it there is always a residue of bacteria breeding within the fibers. I had been on the market for quite some time to find a mop that I would feel comfortable …

I was recently given an Oster 6293 Toaster Oven for my birthday. So far, I would have to say that it is not great. Features of this toaster oven are as follows:
Maximum temperature of up to 450 farenheight
6 slice capacity
Includes crumb tray
Has convection cooking feature
I have used this oven …

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 received these silicone cupcake molds as a gift, as I am very fond of baking, and silicone bakeware is currently very popular.
They can be very convenient, as they replace the paper cups that you use for cupcake wrappers, making it more difficult to accidentally eat part of the …

In my experience these are the best shaker bottles on the market, that I have tried anyway. Lots and lots of pros, only one con that I can think of. We will get there later.

First thing I took notice on this bottle, which is why I bought it in the …

It’s always difficult when trying to dust my ceiling due to it being so difficult to reach. I purchased this duster mainly for the use of dusting my ceiling but I have used it for dusting other things also. I purchased it from K-Mart about …

Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaning Kit is awesome! I bought this kit to put in the bathroom that my three boys use. The shower would get very dirt and I would spend what seemed like hours scrubbing the bathtub. I was very skeptical at first but …

I bought this product from the dollar store. That’s right, it only costs one dollar. I was hesitant at first to put this into my carpet steam cleaner because I had never used a product for it that wasn’t on the recommended list, but it worked fine. …

I recently added Lotus water treatment system to my kitchen as the municipality water was full of odour. It’s feature attracted me as it claims use of ozone technology to purify the water. It does purify it using carbon block filter which is ideal for water purification. I rate …

My wife and I have bought plenty of blenders in our time and that let me be the one to say that all of them aren’t cut out to do the dirty work. You have to be careful when you buy certain blenders. I need something that is going …

This no doubt is going to sound like a frivolous luxury at the very least, but I can assure you that it really isn’t! It seems like more often than not, when I decide to enjoy a glass of wine or serve guests a glass of wine, my …

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 …

I’m a big user of plastic cups. Now maybe that’s not great for the environment on the surface, but personal reasons dictate their need, and I do reuse them, so it’s not just one use and they’re out. In fact, one of the reasons I like Vibrants …

We like to camp in the summer months and my partner has recently converted a van into a camper van so we can have a little more comfort than we would in a tent. The problem is that with four children space is obviously of the essence while you’re …

A few years ago I got a Swifter Wet Jet for cleaning our tile floors and I love it. It takes the hassle and work out of mopping. In the past I have used the mob bucket, and the sponge mop. The sponge mop was a mess, you …

How many times, during the autumn or winter or during both seasons, have you come into the house with chilled or cold feet? Having chilled or cold feet is one of the most unpleasant things about living in a part of the world that grows cold come the autumn …

I saw a commercial for Oust Surface and Air. It really applied to my household and needs. We have many pets and a child. We can use any help we can get with cleaning and with bad odor killers.
Oust Surface and Air is a surface disinfectant …

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 …

I originally was looking for just solely electronic wipes for my phone to wipe of the screen so I did not scratch it or anything, but they were out of those, so I found these wipes and had to settle for them. I figured I would give them a …

I have had a Mantis tiller for over ten years now and it is still going strong. This small tiller is a must have for the anyone with a small home garden. It is great for turning under mulch and loosening hardpan dirt. It does take some muscle …

I would like to tell you about the Glade Air Infusions Violet and Ylang-Ylang air freshener. We have it in the bathroom at work and I have been using it for some time now. From my experience, I really believe it is a great product. Please let me share …

I was looking for an induction cooker for long. However, only recently I was able to buy one. The induction cooker that I have bought is TCL Induction Cooker and I am going to share my personal opinion about this cooker here.
First of all, the look of this cooker …

The Rubbermaid Nine Inch Ice Cream Scoop cost me two dollars. I really should have never purchased it in the first place despite the price being extremely attractive. The reason I should have avoided buying this ice cream scoop is because it didn’t have a little piece to give …

I love this particular trash can because it’s beautiful as well as practical. I especially love the graceful half round shape. I feel it would well in almost any sized kitchen. I wound up with the 40 liter size. I did look at the 50 liter size, but decided …

Over the years, I’ve been using detergent dish liquid soap to other bathroom tile cleaners to clean the kitchen tiles from messy grease strains etc. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to remove the stubborn water stains and soon, the tiles took an unpleasant of worn-out shade with dark stains on the …

My shower drain gets clogged up on a pretty regular basis. Therefore I was in need of a product to keep it clog free. As my budget isn’t very big, I wanted something that was not to expensive. I have tried different things on and off. Recently I decided …

I have been cleaning my dishes with Ajax Antibacterial Hand Soap Dish Liquid for years, mainly because it is so economical and available for purchase anywhere.
I normally have a lot of dirty dishes in my sink on a daily basis, because of feeding three children, three grandchildren and a …

When I heard of a gel detergent I had to try it, as it made me feel really curious. It is more expensive than other detergents in powder and liquid format, but I was lucky enough to find it one day with a discount in the supermarket, so I …

During the winter months my family goes through a ton of hot chocolate. I find myself making it for myself or the kids constantly. While I had been making it in the microwave, I had noticed that it had become more and more of a nuisance as …

This is my review of Glad Odor Shield Tall Kitchen Bags Mega Pak in the Hawaiian Aloha Scent. As a rule, I normally try and buy the bargain brands of most items because I like to save money and some things are ridiculously overpriced. However, there are …

Almost a week ago I bought my first bottle of Dawn dish washing detergent or liquid. This compact bottle is 375ml and is bright blue in colour.
The label brags that this is a ‘concentrated formula’, and that is certainly accurate. So far I have done approximatly 15 sinkfuls of …

I purchased these stools to use in the bar area of my kitchen and I have really enjoyed them. They are comfortable, durable and I enjoy sitting in them. I purchased them from Lowe’s and at the time of purchase I paid 60 dollars for them. …

Thanks to my husband that gave this juicer as my birthday gift. Now I can make fresh fruit juice for my kids every day. And I know for sure that it’s the best thing that they can drink in the morning. Fresh fruit juice that I make with this …

I have hand soaps all over the place, literally in almost every room of the house. If it’s not a hand soap then it’s a bottle of hand sanitizer. I’m a little obsessive compulsive about keeping my hands clean, especially considering all the things I have to handle while …