When I first got my home I was in the market for a refrigerator. I wanted something that I could show off to my friends whenever I had get together. I was totally tired of having the type of refrigerator that didn’t give enough room or power. I think …

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 …

I purchased carpet from Lowe’s in April. I spent $4,000 with Lowe’s. I should have known from the beginning that this was going to be a bad experience. My husband and I went to the store in February and picked out …

I needed a laundry hamper that was easy to move from one place to the other without worry about it being too heavy or breaking along the way. I chose the Whitmor Collapsible Laundry Hamper which I purchased from Walmart for $8.54. The price was good considering the amount …

We have this Cuisinart Waffle Maker in our Kitchen. It is made of stainless and in round shape. My husband bought this some few months ago at a sale price of only $30.00.
Well we do enjoy using this stainless Cuisinart Round Classic Waffle Maker whenever we are at …

I’m sure you have heard of the PUR water filtrate and most people that I know really do have one. I guess I was the only one who didn’t have one so I decided to research the PUR and see what the talk was all about. I wanted to …

I know that it might sound a little crazy that I’m actually talking about toilet paper. But to be honest with you I wanted to break down this whole toilet paper situation. I have seen tons of commercials on this tissue to the point where I finally got sold …

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 like to cook pancakes during the weekends and cooking them on a griddle is much easier than in a pan on the stove. You can fit more on a griddle. I chose the Presto Cool Touch Electric Tilt and Drain Griddle for this specific purpose. I would also …

Purex Laundry Products
I use Purex laundry detergent on a regular basis. It’s cheap and it works well. Both the powder and liquid work well with brightly colored cotton garments. A big box of powder lasts about a month for less than $5. That’s not bad for one person.
I recommend …

I’m not a big fan of overhead light while dining. I always prefer the warm flattering glow of candle light, and especially if I’m entertaining. So, I like my taper candles to work for me, and not just to decorate with. I got these to replace my regular dinner …

Have you ever thought it would be fun to make your own soda? We did! That’s why when we seen the SodaStream Jet Soda Making kit during a recent shopping trip, we couldn’t resist it! As a family of four, we go through a lot of soda in this …

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 …

The Honeywell Thermostat has been a great addition to my home. I have the Honeywell RTH7000 programmable Series that provides control of 24 VAC heating and cooling systems. There are a lot of great benefits to adding a programmable thermostat to your home. The best part is the amount …

Almost three months after typhoon Ondoy/Ketsana submerged our village under 30 feet of water, we still could not shake off the dust that it brought with it, literally. My mother complains that after dusting a certain area in the morning, dust will gather again a few hours later. I …

Every day of the week, I engage in cleaning whether it’s a simple de-cluttering or a tedious one. Cleaning seems to ruin neither my schedule nor my day, except if I work in vain. After all the effort and the mess wouldn’t give in, I am hoping that I …

Before they came out with the Pledge Multi Surface cleaner we just used the regular pledge. We didn’t like it because it would leave streaks on everything that we cleaned. One Day while we where watching TV and they had a commercial about the pledge multi surface cleaner saying …

Since the year 2005, I always bring a jug or a drinking bottle so that whenever I feel thirsty in the road I have something to drink. Much more when summer comes, everyone is bringing their own drinking bottle because many are afraid to be a victim of heat …

I buy Diamond Box Matches every month. These things are great and I use them for my BBQ’s and to light candles. If you like to cook on the grill then these are great matches to use. There are 250 matches in each box.
Diamond Box Matches are great for lighting …

If you are a wine drinker then you absolutely have to have this serving tray. It holds a large amount of corks; I have mine arranged to hold over 64 corks and there’s no specific way to arrange them. It has a picture recommendation to arrange them …

Ziploc sandwich bags have been around for several years now but are an awesome product. These handy little bags are super convenient for storing food in the refrigerator and for bringing some foods with you in a lunchbox or for a picnic.
The Ziploc brand of sandwich bag is one …

I have seen this product in the grocery stores for a few months and although the bottle is very pretty and the packaging is very pleasing to the eye, it was considerably more expensive than other fabric softeners so I didn’t plan to buy it.
I believe it’s typically around …

We have the Glade Citrus Blossom Air Freshener in the bathroom at work. I have used it and am very happy with this great air freshener. Kindly let me share my experience with you.
Please let us start this review by looking at the air freshener’s design. I think …

We had a man come by one weekend and asked us if we would like an estimate on replacing our 51 year old windows of our home. We know they need replaced, so we said sure. They called and made an appointment for a Saturday morning meeting.
I was amazed …

When Cascade came out with the all in one dishwasher detergent pacs, I decided to give them a try. The pacs are smalls bags that have the detergent already measured out and you just drop the bag into the dishwasher and start the cycle. I purchased the pacs at …

In Canada, only the very very wealthy can afford a high-thread count set of sheets; anything over 200-thread count can be well over $150, and I have seen 400-thread count sheets for $300. It is something we just have to live with here. That is probably why I always …

My brother-in-law recently purchased the 2.5 GPM 2600 PSI Pressure Washer from Northern Tool & Equipment Company. The thing actually has a five horsepower honda engine and is really something else! My brother-in-law had purchased it because he figured for what he would pay to have his …

I have two small children that just can’t help but make messes. My daughter is 4 and my son is 8 months. They are both very busy and mess always seem to follow them wherever they go. I really have had problems with food stains on my carpet. I …

Three years ago I bought a can of Glade Carpet and Room Deodorizer on sale at Lowe’s. The next week I proceeded to have all the carpet in my house ripped out. Needless to say I never had the chance to use the product. I had completely forgotten about …

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 …

I never even knew what a crock pot was until I saw that my roommate hade one my freshmen year. I decided to get one for myself during my sophomore year because I knew how it came in handy when I needed to boil things or cook things the …

“Pumpkin Harvest & Fall” is a Febreze candle product, part of the Febreze candle line. This candle gives off a most magnificent scent that really captures the essence of the autumn season and delivers that essence to the room of your choice. This candle combines three aromas, two of …

In my home we have multiple pets, and that along with cooking odors tends to make for a smelly house. I had tried other fabric refreshers but I finally bought Presidents Choice Revive Air fabric refresher for $8.99CDN, at my local Superstore. The reason I chose this particular product …

‘SPT SF- 608R Portable Evaporative Air Cooler’ is very effective in low humidity and although it has quite low price its effects are good. Its fan is very strong and even when the cooling feature is not on it keeps the room comfortably cool. Its timer works well and …

I received the Presto 16″ Glass Covered Electric Skillet as a housewarming present from my mother. My old electric skillet had finally bitten the dust and I was very upset since I hate frying anything on top of the stove.
I have to say that I love this electric …

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 …

When it comes to opening jars it can be a hassle and even a struggle at times. I was so glad when I found this jar opener. I am so glad that I decided to purchase it. I purchased it on Amazon.com and I believe it …

I recently bought the easy chopper, similar to the nicer dicer units, from Superteck and it is useless. I bought my at Walmart, but I now see they also have them for sale in the new Sears catalogue. They are about 20 and claim that they have …

I aim to iron my clothing as little as possible. However, this sometimes means I look like a wrinkled mess. I also have a few pieces of clothing that are too delicate to iron and so I made the decision to purchase a fabric steamer. I decided on the …

By now we all have heard of the dangers of Carbon Monoxide. If you have a gas furnace or other gas appliance or even a garage, then you certainly are aware of the risks involved. Having recently been informed that my home’s furnace has a small hole, and being …

The first thing I must say about this product is that it is fantastic. I could not believe how fast and incredible it worked. My 6 year old niece came over for a visit one weekend and kept making frequent visits to the bathroom. After the 10th trip I …

I received the Ready Set Fajita Kit for my birthday this year, and it was just in the nick of time. Lately, I had been mulling over the idea of starting family restaurant night. I’ll admit it; I’ve been missing Chili’s since we’ve cut way back on …

I have, for most of my life, absolutely detested the idea of cooking. If it doesn’t come from a can or a jar or a box, I rarely chose to have anything to do with it. It’s amazing my kids have grown up into wonderful healthy teenagers, knowing I …

This is the only air freshener that I’ll use and the reason for that is most air fresheners put off a very overwhelming and a lot of times artificial odor that makes breathing in the room that it was sprayed uncomfortable. This air freshener however didn’t leave me feeling …

I have several children and pets and I am very hard on vacuums. I have gone through somewhere around 4 or 5 per floor in my home in 20 years. Usually vacuums stop sucking at the level I need to pick up the dirt and pet …

There are four of us living here, myself, my husband and our two teenage boys, and we have limited closet and drawer space. My husband and I took the smaller bedroom and barely have room for a tiny bedside dresser with three small drawers that we can only fit …

I purchased this mixer after I had problems with my previous one and overall I have been very satisfied with it. I purchased this one from Wal-Mart and I only paid 20 dollars for it. The price is very cheap and it can’t be beat. This …

I am using Mr Sheen Multi-surface Polish for quite a long time. I am very satisfied with the this brand. Mr Sheen Multi-surface Polish as a name shows is a multi-surface cleaner. It comes in a form of spray. I spray on any surface and then wipe …

Since 6 years I am using the Lakshman rekha chalk stick. Actually the lakshman rekha chalk stick is used to draw a line to kill or to avoid the coming of cockroaches, ants, lizards and any kind of such worms. I draw the lines using the lakshman …

I have used many different toilet cleaners and I have used this several times. It works very well. The main thing that I look for in household cleaners is for some that work well and this one really does. It cleans away stains and build up …