I’ve always been the type of person to periodically rent a carpet cleaning system every six months or so to keep up with pet and people traffic on our carpet. This has for one thing become a rather expensive endeavor because the cost of the cleaning solutions that …

About two years ago, our family got a sodastream soda maker for free as our gift from a water company for letting them give a demonstration in our home. We received not only the free Sodastream, but also a free sample pack of six of their soda flavors. …

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. …

I have owned this fan for years and it’s still working very well and it gets the job done. It has lasted a lot longer than I expected when I first bought it so I’m glad I bought it. I purchased it from Fred’s Dollar Store a …

I recently decided to try Febreze Air Effects air freshener and I must say that this is the best air freshener that I have ever tried! I purchased the lavender and vanilla scent. This scent smells really good and it doesn’t just cover up the bad odors. …

This is a better fryer compared to my old one which was a Philips. It has a sleek design and comes in 3 major pieces (excluding lid and basket) —“ the heating rod, the stainless case and the frying pot. Having a fryer in my kitchen has helped me …

I’m the one that does most of the cleaning around the house and this Lysol helps out a lot. It’s one of the best things that I’ve used to clean with. I have been using it on and off now for a few years and it’s always …

As a special touch for a luncheon I was about to prepare, I thought it might be fun to create edible centerpieces for each of the tables. Since I wasn’t sure how to begin, I bought the Centerpiece Gourmet by Veggy Art. When you purchase the Centerpiece …

I am a big fan of the NordicWare range of bakeware so when I spotted this cute muffin pan on amazon.com just before Christmas I had to buy it despite the fact that at $27 it cost far more than I usually spend on this type of product.  It’s …

I remember my parents using Bounce (and other brands of) dryer sheets when I was a kid. They pretty much used them to help with that horrid static cling. As an adult, I’ve rarely used them, but it’s been more of a cost issue for me. …

I bought the Honeywell Turbo Force fan, model HT-8700 over a year ago and I’ve been using it ever since. It’s the best fan in the world to me, and it only cost Canadian $50 plus tax.
I have been so used to using fans around me, especially …

I was in the market to purchase something to clean my car so I decided to purchase this. Before using it I used several other similar products without much success. I started using Carbona over a month ago and I am very impressed with how well it …

My mom recently bought me the H2O Mop for cleaning the floors in the kitchen and bathroom and such. I have always used a regular mop and bucket or more often the kitchen sink and that didn’t bother me very much. When she brought it over I …

Comet with bleach is apart of my cleaning regiment I use Comet all over the entire house. Comet does the job of removing tough stains from surfaces, and the product is scratch free. Comet also deodorizes as it clean I know my house is clean when I am using …

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, …

When I visited my folk’s place recently I was surprised to see this glowing kettle sitting in the corner of the kitchen shelf. My mum told me that my dad insisted on buying it and expressed her distaste she really doesn’t like it and does not …

Washing away the dirt from the clothes by brushing them would sometimes make cause a lot of pain in my hand and if there was a stain then the condition would even worsen. Removing stains from white clothes was much easier because I would simple use a bleaching agent …

My boyfriend bought this for me the other day along with the matching Quickie brand angled broom. I guess it was his idea of a gift. Initially I was annoyed, but I have to admit this is the best dustpan I have ever owned. It actually makes sweeping my …

After seeing the As Seen On TV commercial, I thought the Seat Saver Sofa is a must buy. When I first heard the name, I thought that this product would somehow always save me a seat on the sofa, but it turned out I was mistaken. Instead, it did …

Food gets smelly even while stored in an refrigerator. We tried storing foodstuffs in various kind of containers but non worked and the foods started smelling and decomposing in just a day or two. One day while we housewives were having our normal chit chatting this topic came out …

The Sharp R-530E Microwave is fantastic. It is one of the best microwaves that I have ever owned. I bought mine several months ago when I needed to replace my old microwave and this one is so much better that I don’t know how I got along without it.
First …

Okay, let me be honest here from the top and say that this is actually the first broom and dustpan I’ve ever purchased. In the past, I’ve just used what I inherited or what others had. However, I have very strong opinions about the Butler Angle Broom …

I have tried 2 other washing powder brands (including a store brand) but I always come back to Skip. This washing powder for automatic machines outperforms other washing powders of the same kind. First, it makes my clothes clean and free of dirt and stains. Stubborn stains may persist …

My entire family loves ice cream so last summer I thought, why not buy an ice cream maker! I had never owned an ice cream maker before so I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into or what features I should have been looking for when I bought …

Having four children including a toddler it’s important to me that I keep my home as clean as possible, but preferably without filling the air with harmful and irritating chemicals. So when I spotted this Naturally Powered Antibacterial Multi-Surface Cleaner I decided to buy a bottle to try it …

Approximately 4 months ago, I purchased a Cuisinart TOB-60 Convection Toaster Oven Broiler in a stainless steel style. I was impressed with the look, size and function it provided at a reasonable price of $129.99 (regularly priced at $189.99). I was looking for a dual oven and toaster to …

I came across these bags of wax beads in the clearance endcap at World Market a couple months back. They sure didn’t look like much to me in the package. I tend to wonder if that’s why they wound up on clearance. I’m always on the lookout for cheap …

I have been without a microwave for so long that I forget it is there. I am used to having to let frozen food thaw out in the fridge overnight. I got the Rival Microwave for Christmas and use it to heat up my coffee and make popcorn but …

I am constantly looking for cleaners that will get my home to sparkle. My search never ends. A few weeks ago, I happended to find a cleaner that is cheap and cleans fairly well. It is PowerHouse All Purpose surface cleaner. It comes in pink …

I decided to give this a try because I purchased a used grill and I was looking for a way to clean it up. It was recommended to me by a friend and I have been very proud at how well it works. I purchased it from …

Anyone that owns a pet should know that it’s very difficult when it comes to removing pet hair. I have used several vacuums and some just don’t work as well when it comes to removing pet hair. I believe that this thing is amazing because it works …

I only recently decided to start deodorizing my carpets. I try my best to keep my home smelling fresh and feel that the carpet was only bringing the room down. I know that cigarette smoke sticks and hated the fact that it was sticking to my carpet. I have …

I have this very durable Camel 16″ Desk Fan at home. I have been using this desk fan for almost five years now. This is a very useful appliance for me especially during hot summer season. I was able to buy this product for only PhP625 (Philippine Peso) or …

Although I have generally found that store brands usually come close to or at times even exceed the quality of national, name brand products, this is one of those instances where the quality of the store brand product just is not as good. The paper towels sold by Kroger …

My mother is always buying different products for washing the clothes. I guess she first looks what’s on the discount and then what smells the best. I mean, at least I do that usually. I know which are my favourite brands of every product and if any of them …

I was looking to purchase a new air conditioner for a room in my house so I decided to go with this particular one. I really love this thing and it performs very well. One of the main reasons why I decided to go with this particular …

I had always used the old fashioned fabric softener sheets, until I was introduced to Purex Complete Laundry Crystals. The smell is unbelievable, the price is affordable, and they are convenient and easy to use. A family friend was over using our washer and dryer because hers had broken. …

On lovely warm nights, my boyfriend and I enjoy spending time grilling and eating outside on our lovely outdoor table, but we hate eating with the mosquitoes. One of the ways I keep the mosquitoes away from the eating area outside is with the use of four Quantum Buzz …

A couple of weeks ago, my wife decided to attend a Pampered Chef Party being held by one of her friends. At the time, I wasn’t really all that supportive because I know my wife and knew she would end up buying a bunch of crap we really didn’t …

I have had a huge problem with with my carpets because I have little kids. They love to run through my house with kool aid juices and some times it get spilled.
No matter what type of cleaners I buy to clean my carpet it doesn’t change the fact …

Since I am a person that loves to be in the kitchen I am always going down the aisles in stores which sells anything kitchen related. Baking pan, plate sets, dining sets, individual or loose plates, cups, saucers, you name it. Dessert tools such as ice cream scoops, cutters, …

I know a lot of times we are kind of warey about informercials and if the products are really worth. I liked the swivel sweeper when I saw it on tv, but I was still scared to take the risk in buying it it wasn’t all it was cracked …

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 …

I’ve bought this gel a few months ago although I didn’t need it immediately but it was on a discount and when I see that something is on discount I always buy it. Usually this gel costs more than 1,50 Euro but I actually got it for 80 Euro …

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and poisonous gas. It is deadly, some of the symptoms that you may have is a headache, fatigue, shortness of breath nausea and dizziness. We live in a town home and the BGE representative informed us that we would be a risk …

I love the Melitta Express Kettle. This is the electric version of your regular stove-top kettle (in other words, a self-heating kettle). I keep it under my desk, where, with a touch of my toe, I can boil water for tea any time I want. The heating element boils …

My husband and I like to entertain a lot during the autumn months when it is cool and breezy. We have purchased several items from Pier One Imports in the past and one specific thing that I like to buy at Pier One Imports is their Tea Light candles. …

We never use any kind of charcoal besides Kingsford Match Light. The reason is because you don’t have to mess with stinky, starter fluid. That is just a hassle to soak the charcoal and wait. Kingsford Match Light is ready to go straight out of the bag. You just …