I could not believe that three (3) months after typhoon Ondoy/Ketsana brought thirty (30) feet of muddied water to my place there was still so much dust that gathered everyday. We had to sweep the floor and dust the house every few hours, and the worst part was that …

When I was a kid going to the laundry mat usually almost guaranteed great fun. New places to run around in clean tables, soda machines, the warm rhythmic sounds of dryers tumbling fresh smelling clothes. But after I grew up and had to lug all that heavy laundry around, spend …

I bought a Craftsman Power Pressure Washer a couple of months ago when I noticed that there were a lot of things outside that could really use a power cleaning. It is really easy to use. It starts right up, you don’t have to prime or use a choke …

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 …

I bought Zwipes 7-Piece Microfiber Cleaning Kit for $10.34 online. Here is my review.
The kitchen towels measured 12″ x 16″ so they look pretty normal. In fact, they look pretty much the same as the other kitchen towels in the market, but at least they are easy …

I bought these for our terrace because I wanted to save money on lighting. I specifically asked the store how long the light would last, and they said about 12 hours especially in direct sunlight. They also said it 2 pieces were enough to light my bathroom, so I …

Buying a product that lasts for years is very unusual, especially if it is a product that you use every day. I bought Black and Decker Smart Grind coffee bean grinder about five years ago, not expecting to get more than a couple of years out of it, because …

We purchased this front loading washer from a local appliance store about 3 months ago. We have been very impressed with how well it washes clothes and how little water it uses.
Although this washer was a little more expensive than a traditional top loader, there are many reasons why …

I have loved my mother’s slow cooker for a long time, because her meals taste wonderful and she loves the convenience of this method of cooking; being able to put on a meal early in the day and forget about it until dinner time is a time-saver. I also …

I will admit that I am a coffee addict. I drink at least three cups of coffee each day, and most of the time they are from Starbucks. My problem is that the coffee that I make at home does not compare to what I can purchase …

The right cleaning supplies are extremely important to keep me motivated for when the time comes to scrub and shine. The bathroom is of course my least favorite area to get my hands dirty in, but if I have a cleaner that works well and smells great, my job …

I recently stumbled upon this wonderful product when I was making Christmas presents and needed a solid waterproof top. I made coasters out of ceramic tile and in order for them to be functional they needed to be waterproof and somewhat dent/scratch resistant. I looked up many …

I bought this trip grill, as we like to camp outside or most of the time like to have dinner in the garden. This one is very good and handy because it is collapsible and has sufficient cooking space and is facilitated so that all can be mixed and …

Lets face it. WE no longer live in a world with limitless resources. Therefore, consumers are becoming more incresingly aware of trying to not waste natural resources and to be aware of how much water and energy and things like this, we are utilizing on a daily basis. How …

I purchased this ladder about a year ago. I mainly use it to reach things that are higher up on my walls. It works perfectly and I’m very satisfied with it. I purchased it from Fred’s Dollar Store and I paid around 15 dollars …

Just when I was finally starting to come to terms with the fact that the likely hood of ever being able to dip my oreo cookies a few inches below my glass of milk because the rim stops my hand from going any further, was never going to happen …

When it comes to washing items I usually buy whatever is on provide and let us accept it most of the time there is a washing item provide on somewhere whether in a grocery shop or lower cost shop. Lately I required to top up on a few items …

I bought this Breville kettle from British Homes several months ago in the sale for £25. This was a bargain because the usual price is £50. This is quite a big kettle with a 1.7 ltr capacity.
Firstly, this is a great looking kettle and goes well in …

Several years ago I got a chance to test a Philips steam iron. I loved it so much I never used any other product since. One problem I had with that particular iron was its size; it was bulky and I found it a problem lugging it around. I …

Two nights ago, we run out of gas for our stove/burner. I only found that out when I was trying to boil hot water for instant cup noodles. It was really cold that night and we were really starving at that time while watching movies. The only food that …

When we first moved into our home in a suburb of Vancouver, BC, the previous own had allowed her two large dogs to tear up and ruin the lawn for years before we bought the house. Therefore, there were huge patches of dirt where the grass should have been, …

I have been owned the Haier HLP21N Portable Washer for three months and I would certainly recommend this product. This washer cost me 170 dollars and although I do believe that it was expensive I have been amazed by this washer. I really love the convenience of …

If you are still using that bristly toilet brush to clean your toilets, stop. The Clorox toilet wand is what you need. This handy product is quick, easy, and makes the one chore that everyone dreads, go a lot quicker.
With the Clorox toilet wand all you have to do …

I was able to shop for a comfortable mattress at an affordable price. I like the mattress because of the comfort it provides as it is not so soft or hard. The spring is very comfortable and does not poke the …

I have had really good luck with this product every time I have used it. Terro Ant Killer II is produced by the Senoret Chemical Co. in St. Louis Mo. I first tried this product about 5 years ago when I had an ant problem in …

On December 31, 2008, I bought the XPower Powerpack Solar 400 from Canadian Tire at Canadian $179.99 plus tax because I wanted to go green and switch to solar power in the house if I could. Initially what caught my eye was a solar panel, which was on …

I love my Hamilton Beach 4 quart slow cooker. Everything about it is awesome. To start off with it has a very cool design. It is very sleek looking on my counter top with its stainless steel and black coloring.It is definately not your grandmothers crock pot.It is very …

Finding a decent glass cleaner that doesn’t cause streaking isn’t always easy. I feel that if I’m going to take the time to wipe down windows, I don’t want noticeable streaking left behind when I finish, because that, to me, partially defeats the purpose of wiping them down in …

I have always wanted a breadmaker as friends of mine had one that made beautiful bread. So for my birthday my partner got me a Sunbeam one. Well I think in the four months that I have had it I have had a fifty percent success rate which makes …

This Hog Wild Temperature Controlled Shower Light was really a sort of gimick that I ended up suckering myself into getting because I thought it had a great concept behind it and I thought it would help my kids become a little more independant about showering and getting ready …

A $40 cake pan, my ‘careful’ hubby was distraught when I told him but after several uses I think I’ve convinced him that it was worth the money - not least because it’s saved us having to buy two birthday cakes so far, with another birthday (and giant cupcake) …

I was using Hyundai food processor for all my needs of blending, juicing and milling. It was a good experience using Hyundai food processor because it has great features and I got it during the Christmas promotion for very less. I got it just for $50. It was indeed …

The New Vim liquid dish wash is the concentrated liquid, which is very thick and green in color. I only take a drop of the vim liquid dish wash to clean 10 to 12 utensils and all of these utensils get cleaned very well. The cost of …

One of the housewares stuff which is still on my kitchen at this moment is Phillips Comfort Cafe coffee maker machine.
Actually I am not using it every day.Because I have another coffee machine as well in the kitchen. But when I need to make a lot of coffee in …

The Waterpik dental water flosser is not something you would see very often. I got this for a price of $49.99. It is not very cheap, but it isn’t too expensive either. I think the price is perfect for this Waterpik.
The Waterpik is like a flosser. Unlike the …

Back when I was a poor student, my mother used to give me a doggie bag every weekend when I went to visit her because she felt sorry for me trying to survive on such low money. One of the items she always included for me was a …

I don’t do a lot of ironing so I usually don’t like to take out the ironing board. This thing really comes in handy. I can use it to iron on almost any surface without causing any damage so that is wonderful in my opinion. I …

Lowe’s Kobalt brand Wall Mountable Wet/Dry Vacuum is a powerful and versatile shop-vac with some qualities that also make it quite useful as a household unit. It is a smaller sized vacuum and fairly light for its size. Being wall-mountable, it is perfectly suited for use as …

I don’t often wash dishes by hand but when I do, I like to use a good dish detergent. My mother used Ajax brand dish detergent when I was growing up but it’s changed a little since then. Now it is an antibacterial dish soap and it has an …

Not only are the stainless steel pots, pans and utensils by Wolfgang Puck wonderful, but they are beautiful, too! My cookware was non-stick, but poorly made, and didn’t cook evenly. When I saw different cookware sets by Wolfgang Puck on the Home Shopping Channel, and they are a pleasure …

I purchased my Metro Top Gun Stand Dryer about 5 years ago for grooming at home and on the road at dog shows. I have the 18000 fpm model because anything stronger will blow my dogs off the table. I like this dryer because you have the option to …

While spring brings with it thoughts of nice flowers and pleasant aromas, sometimes it also brings out some pretty foul odours also. In my house, where the garbage collection is bi-weekly and we have a very volatile cat with its own unique (but known to all kitties everwhere) scent, …

I have has the Step2 Easel for two for a couple years, and it’s still a big hit with the kids. I have a day care in my home and have kids of all different ages here. The easel is easy to set up when the kids …

This mandolin comes with 5 stainless steel blades. A grater, shredder, slicer, wavy slicer and one to Julienne. The all snap in and out of place and when not in use they are stored in compartments under the mandolin. It is made of plastic and stainless steel and best …

The Craftsman 16 gallon Wet-Dry vac is really a great thing to have around the house, shop and garage. I like the fact that it is 16 gallon and hold so much. You can clean up a huge mess without having to worry about emptying too much. It is …

Cleaning the toilet is not easy especially if I don’t have the proper tools and cleansing stuff in aiding me to properly clean the stubborn marks in the toilet bowl. I started using Harpic when my husband and I transferred to a new apartment and the new place …

With all of the holiday rush going on right now, I was looking for something to help make my time spent cleaning more effective. What I was wanting was something that I could use for all the surfaces in my house, something that I could just toss into the …

We have an in ground pool and we had to purchase a The Dirt Devil Rampage which was a robotic pool cleaner. We purchased this from Sullivan Pools, In Bel Air Md. Our pool is 30 feet in length and we needed something that would work that we didn’t …

Ahhh, Trader Joes, such a great store filled with unique stuff. One product not so unique, as ideas go, that I bought is the Trader Zen No-Streak Multi-Purpose cleaner. It is a Trader Joe branded product.
I got Trader Zen Multi-Purpose cleaner for obvious reasons, I needed a …

I have always been a fan of slow cookers for making meal prep easier, but I recently purchased the Stay or Go Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker, and it takes it to a new level. It makes meal prep quicker and more accurate.
The large size and oval shape of …