Housewares Reviews
Crayola Washable Paints
My children love to do crafts, especially my younger child who just turned two years old but I have an older child who has done his share of messing up our carpets and walls with his colouring so I was leary of letting our toddler ‘paint’.
I obtained these paints …
Odyssey White Hot Blade Putter
The Odyssey White Hot putters have gained considerable acceptance on the professional tours. Your can easily recognize them by their distinctive white face. For the regular golfer, the odyssey two ball mallet putter is the most recognizable. This putter has two galf ball sized circles inscribed …
Siemens Cooker and Oven HM 22823 EU
Another fitting in the kitchen in this house which was provided by the owners of the house is the Siemens oven. This is a stand alone oven which works on both gas and electricity. The stove part has 4 burners and use gas which I quite like as I …
Kenmore Washer
We have a Sears HE energy efficient washer from Kenmore. The Average HE washer uses about one third less water than the average top loading washer. I have had this washer for just over three years, the lenght of time that I have been in this home.
The Sears Kenmore …
Home styles Stainless Steel Top Kitchen Cart
If you have a small kitchen then you understand how hard it can be to find the room that you need to stick your appliances where they need to go. This was the problem that we ended up having and we had to shop around for a kitchen cart …
Avon Senses Reflection Liquid Soap
I have tried all the Liquid Soaps in the Avon Senses range. They are all ok, but some are nicer than others. This one is nice but I would say that it is very much middle of the road. It is just alright in my eyes.
This comes in a …
LG Microwave Model MS-1924 V
Some years back, I would have never thought I would need a microwave. However, since being accustomed to using one, I always find that a kitchen without a microwave is unthinkable but manageable. Since I used to come home only twice a year, I did not want to cook …
Surf Laundry Bar
I buy laundry bars for my handwashing. I tried using Surf bar once but I swear I am not buying this product again. Surf made my hands so sore and my fingers were all aching after using this product. I highly recommend using gloves when you are using this …
Era Laundry Detergent
In my quest to find the cheapest laundry detergent with the best results, I found Era Laundry Detergent. I got it at the grocery store that I shop at and it cost me $8.76 for a 3.12 quart bottle. That seemed like a really good price compared to other …
Kenmore Electric Built-in Wall Oven model 790.4778
Our old wall oven went bad after a lightning strike so we decided to go shopping for another. This Kenmore model was on sale at the local naval exchange for $658 after a 15% discount and $50 delivery fee. I would rather have had a model with turnable knobs …
Life boxed candle
I am a huge scented candle fanatic, and generally use scented candles around my home to rid myself of both cooking and pet odours. Recently I bought Life brand’s boxed candle in Pomegranate and Blackberry, thinking that the blend of these two fruits would bring a delightful relaxing smell …
Mite-NIX Organic Anti-Allergy Laundry Rinse
I wasn’t so sure about this when I read about it in some sort of family magazine but I think it actually worked much better than I was expecting, which I guess may not be saying a lot if I wasn’t expecting much at all, but I’ll just say …
Bath and Body Works Wallflower
I have always wanted a Wallflower from Bath and Body Works. They are plug-in air fresheners in some of the scents that the store sells bath products in. The Wallflower is really cute; it actually looks like a flower. All that is required for use is …
Tide
I always knew tide was a good product but could never afford it. I finally bought some Tide to wash my clothes and I love it. I have the powder laundry detergent and I think it is the best laundry detergent. I bought a really big box of Tide …
Conair Facial Sauna
I saw this little device in stores and thought it would actually be good for breathing. Steam often helps to open up nasal passages, and helps with a lot of physiological issues. This machine is designed to help open pores and keep skin fresh, clean, and …
Samsung RS261MDBP Fridge
Finally! A refridgerator that had the ice and water dispenser on the door. I was determined to get one of these and when I’d finally saved up enough money and my old fridge had finally had enough, I bought the Samsung RS261MDBP Fridge. It’s a very large black fridge, …
Craftsman 9 Gal. Wet/dry vacuum
This is a wet/dry vacuum cleaner mainly used for cleaning shop areas or insides of cars. It has a red bucket and black lid.
I like this vacuum cleaner. I actually use it as a vacuum cleaner because it has great suction and picks up big objects such as …
LTD Simmering Fragrance Chips and Warmer
I recieved this product with a recent order I placed with LTD Commodities. I ordered the fragrance warmer, and then had a choice of three different fragrance chips. The chips I chose were cinnamon roll fragrance. The chips came in two colors - a brown color, …
Swiffer Sweeper Dry Dust Cleaner
I purchased the Swiffer Sweeper Dry Dust Cleaner at Walmart for $7.97. It comes with the sweeper and 3 cloths to start you out with. Replacement cloths can be purchased at Walmart also for $4.94 which includes 16 cloths. I really like my Swiffer Sweeper but rarely use it …
Asda Anti-bacterial Floor Wipes
Normally I don’t shop at Asda, but recently I found myself there by chance. One item I had wanted to buy was floor wipes; I usually use the Tesco ones and find them very handy, so I brought the ones Asda sold since I had run out.
Of course you …
Tempur Travel Pillow
My work required long hours of travelling, which initially didn’t seem much trouble- but gradually made my travel experiences uncomfortable and painful. After some initial stiffness in my body, I started experiencing an acute pain especially at the back of my neck which slowly started worsening. This pain increased …
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaning Kit
I live in an apartment complex and the worst area of the place to keep clean is the bathroom. Everyday for the last 2 years I have to clean the shower and tub before the end of my day. If it were up to me, I’d rip the thing …
Evercare Magik Brush 2-Sided Lint Brush
I really love this lint brush, I have owned it for 3 years now and I don’t have a single complaint about it. At the time I purchased it I paid 8 dollars for it and I feel that I made a great purchase considering how long …
Armstrong Concentrated Floor Cleaner
My favorite floor product is Armstrong Concentrated Floor Cleaner for mopping the kitchen floor. The concentrate requires one-fourth a cup per gallon of water which makes the product last a long time and very economical. In comparison with other concentrated floor cleaners, Armstrong Concentrated Floor Cleaner is priced …
Dyson DC33 Multi Floor Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner
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 …
Freshness Laundry Detergent
I usually prefer buying more expensive soap powder to do the laundry since I’ve noticed that a lot of the less expensive ones tend to make the coloured clothes look dull or washed out, they don’t smell as nice, and I also find it harder for the inexpensive soap …
Jo Malone Grapefruit Candle in Glass Jar
I’m a big fan of Yankee Candle as I like to scent my home with candles rather than chemical air fresheners.  I bought this Grapefruit candle after disliking a Yankee Candle version of the scent, at £38 it was much more than I’ve ever paid for a candle before …
Grease Monkey Citrus cleaning Wipes
These wipes are intended to clean the skin and hands. I do a lot of car repair work and I know from experience that it can be tough to remove grease and dirt from hands, and skin. I decided to give these a try and I have …
Oxo SteeL Soap Squirting Dish Brush
I have been using this brush for over a year and I have really love it. When I initially bought this brush I paid 10 dollars for it. It is well worth the money in my opinion and I am so glad that I decided to purchase …
Xtra Laundry Detergent Liquid Spring Sunshine
I used to be a loyal consumer to a few high end brands, but I’ve been using the cheapest laundry products I could get away with since the recession. I’ve tried quite a few “off” brands, usually found at discount stores or dollar stores, on sale. The one that …
NOKA 20L Microwave Oven
I recently bought a NOKA brand Microwave oven at a very competitive price compared with other well known brand Micro Waves. This micro wave includes 20L capacity having glass turntable, 10 microwave levels, had a digital timer, speed & weight defrost, cooking end signal that lets you know when …
Woolite Pet +Oxygen Carpet Cleaner
So many carpet spot cleaners out there on the market today; which one to choose? It can really get overwhelming standing in the store isle looking at all the products, picking up the bottle or can and reading what the manufacturer says the product can and will do for …
Fevibond adhesive
I was extremely tired of going to the market and locating a mender to mend petty household items and then pay heavily, every other day. But then, there was no solution and we tried mending ourselves but the repair would open up again after a few days.
It was then …
GreenWorks Natural All Purpose Cleaner By Clorax
I’m glad I found Green Works All Purpose Cleaner by Clorox. It has a nice light fresh scent and the packaging looks very appealing to the eye. It has a pretty daisy on it and the labels looks very Springtime like. I do not like to …
Corelle Dinnerware Set
This is what my home has, and was proudly bought by my mother some time back. I used it too, whenever I have a dinner party, with all my friends coming, and I would use it, but with warnings to my friends to handle with care, as these …
Ariel Detergent Powder
I use Ariel detergent for my laundry and I do admire the quality of the product. But what I am noticing is the way they present their product to the public, sometimes seem to be ineffective or unrealistic. That should be unnecessary coz the product itself had earned a …
Professional 600 Stand Mixer
Professional 600 Stand Mixer is by far one of my favorite kitchen appliances thus far. I just recently purchased it because I’ve seen it used by all the chefs on Food Network, so I assumed it must be good. Instead of going to a storefront retailer, I decided to …
Cuisinart Chef’s Classic 8 inch Skillet
I use this mainly for frying. I don’t believe that this is a beneficial skillet to use. Although I normally use it on the stove top it’s also capable of being used within the oven at up to 500 degrees. I have a few Cusinart skillets …
Hofert Lighted 3-D Icy Snowflake Christmas Tree Topper
The Hofert Lighted 3-D Icy Snowflake Christmas Tree Topper cost me around twenty dollars, I believe, when I bought it a couple of years back. It’s still available for purchase today. I use this Christmas tree topper on one of my small Christmas trees. The size of this Christmas …
Galaxy 20″ Box Fan Model 4733
The Galaxy Box Fan, is a good choice for a fan, but there are a few things to know about it.
Some fans just stir up air, and do nothing, this fan actually does work, and does cool the room, but has a lot of power, that when …
Simple Green 13022 All Purpose Cleaner
I am a fan of Simple Green 13022 All Purpose Cleaner because I bought a multi-purpose cleaner from them before and thought it did well. I bought Simple Green 13022 All Purpose Cleaner last year for $12 online. It is a tile and tub cleaner weighing 32 Fl. ounces …
Bolens 25cc 2-Cycle Straight-Shaft Gas String Trimmer
I purchased the Bolens 25cc and it has been running strong since it was purchased. I have owned a lot of trimmers and truly believe that this is the best one that I have experienced. I didn’t pay much for this trimmer but it has worked great …
Wisconsin Hardwoods Carving Board
Just recently, we did a lot of shuffling around in the house, including getting rid of an automatic dishwasher that just didn’t work. The only reason I regretted its loss is that it was topped with a really nice wooden cutting board. I used it regularly since …
Glad Force Flex Extra Strong Large Drawstring Trash Bags, 30 Gallon
At this point everyone in the household understands that I prefer oversized black trash bags for the kitchen trash can over the smaller white bags sold as tall kitchen garbage bags. The reason for this preference is because I like to pull out the trash bag when the trash …
Wearever Real Easy 12 Piece Cookware Set
I got some really nice things this Christmas, but my favorite gift was from my husband. He got me a great set of Wearever Real Easy Pots and Pans. These are so far the best pans I have ever owned. From what I can see they are of the …
Ott Lite Bookstand Lite
I got this at Michael’s Crafts because they were half off. Normally the price would be about seventy dollars. I’m familiar with the Ott Lite name from years ago when their products were marketed more to fine artists as a better alternative to incandescent lighting. I think they only …
Swiffer Duster Starter Kit for Furniture
I loved my Swiffer Sweeper which is what prompted me to give the Swiffer Duster for furniture a try. I found it at Walmart for $4.94. I liked the Swiffer Duster from the first time that I used it. I have definitely gotten good use from it. It is …
Tramontina 8 piece Cookware Set
I found myself getting real tired of using my old worn out banged up pots and pans. I had to replace them. There were so many different sets to choose from, but I finally decided on the Tramontina 8 piece eco-friendly cookware set. This set was the one that …
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