Housewares Reviews
Singer Simple Sewing Machine Model 3116
With more than fifteen different stitching options, and an easy to thread system, I was thrilled when I was given the Singer Simple Sewing Machine. However, Model 3116 with all its bangs and whistles didn’t turn out to be quite so simple to use. The main problem I had …
Wanjia Air Freshener in Lavender
I love scents and my room could sometimes develop weird smells as time passes. My aunt brought us some household stuff, including a box of scented deodorizers. I was drawn to the lavender scent of this air freshener called Wanjia. Maybe I was growing sick of …
Steeltek Pewter Veil Soap and Lotion Dispenser
I never will purchase another Steeltek product for as long as I live. This was my second Steeltek product. The first was a toothbrush holder that peeled like crazy and fell apart in the span of a month and a half and through no fault of my own. I’m …
The Dyson DC 14 vacuum
They say the Dyson vacuum is “the first canister vacuum that does not lose suction”…they are correct.
To begin with, you turn it on by pressing a button on top of the vacuum body, put your foot on the vacuum pad, tilt the handle back, and start vacuuming, just like …
Arm & Hammer Pet Stain and Odor Remover Spray with Oxi-Clean
My husband and I love our pets, but we do not love the stains and odors that they leave in the house. Our couches, carpet, and area rugs all smell of our pets. I finally drew the line when our youngest dog started marking his territory in the house. …
Farouk Chi Flat Irons
I had a relative flat iron my hair with a Chi 1″ iron by Farouk.
It was bought from Trade Secrets for about $200 plus tax.
I wasn’t interested in having this done but was talked into it and was shocked with the results.
My hair was was beautifully sleek, smooth and …
Eureka Forbes water Purifier
Water is needed to keep the body healthy and fit for a long period of time every day the doctor recommends 8-10 glass of pure water for keep the body healthy. in these modern era, where doctors recommend to boil the water before drinking but that too is …
Philips Energy Saver Light Bulb
When it comes to light bulbs, there is only one brand I trust, and it’s Philips Energy Saver Light Bulbs. I had proven it to be better than most of the brands in the market today.
If its advertisement is to be believed, it saves up to 80% of …
Gimi Ironing Board
Being an owner of a Gimi Ironing Board for about a year now, I think that this is a good product and quite useful for everyday ironing. I would love to share my experience with you.
Please let me start this review by saying that I like the fact that …
Persil laundry detergent in powder by Henkel
Persil laundry detergent was on a discount at the local store about a month ago and I decided to buy it. I always have a big stash of the Dash laundry detergent at home so I cannot even remember the last time I went shopping for laundry detergent because I …
iRobot Roomba
This appliance is quite expensive, it costs about $599. When you talk about iRobot Roomba, you get the idea that this is the exact replica of a vacuum cleaner, or close to it. But, the size is small, and easy to carry and store.
Me and my mom …
Fajita Grill by El Paso Chile Company
Now that my family has resolved to eat out less often, I began to look for fun ways to prepare food at home that still captured their favorite restaurant flavor. I spotted the cute and colorful El Paso Chile Company Fajita Grill, and loved it the …
Focus Hitech Energy Saver Light Bulb 15 W CFL-2U
I have been using one leading brand of light bulb for the longest time. Just recently, I tried using other brand since it is much cheaper and can be purchased easily near my house. Three months ago, I bought Focus Hitech Energy Saver Light Bulb 15 W CFL-2U. I …
Soft ‘N Style Hand Mirror (Universal Product Code 087768000084)
The Soft ‘N Style Hand Mirror is a handy little mirror that cost me two dollars and ninety-nine cents. While I do like it a little better than my previous hand mirror, the Kingsley Lucite Hand Mirror, I wish that it would’ve had a second side to it that …
Panasonic SR-TE10N Rice Cooker
My mother was the one bought this Panasonic Rice cooker. Actually it also mentioned on the packaging box that you can use this Panasonic Rice cooker as a steamer as well. I don’t know if you ever use steamer for cooking, but we do sometime steam our food. Especially …
Hampton Bay 1 Pack Solar Sun Torch, Bamboo
I have been looking for solar tiki torches that I have seen in the evening in front of people’s houses in my neighborhood. I recently got a set of two solar tiki style torch lights for only 17 dollars at OSH. They were a really good deal, and I …
Whirlpool Magicool 150 QC Air conditioner
It lets me chill out since the day of its association with me.
It is the Whirlpool Magicool 150 QC air window conditioner of 1.5 ton, installed in my bedroom.
When I bought it, I compared its price with the other companies’ models available and found this air conditioner to be …
Annie Chun’s Udon Soup Bowl
Over the past couple years, I’ve been working to find lots of things that I can have at work in very limited storage space that are tasty to eat for breakfast and lunches (luckily I am not usually at work long enough to have to eat dinner there as …
Glade Suddenly Spring Air Freshener
I have been using Glade air fresheners for several years, mostly the lilac scent. During my last trip to Walmart I picked up another can of lilac and also decided to try something different. “Suddenly Spring” caught my attention. I don’t know whether it is a new, seasonal scent; …
Frigidaire 4 Slice Long Slot Toaster
This is the second of these toasters that I have bought (model no Fcl4001/h 1300w), and I’m not happy with it. I used my first one for several years without any problem, but this one just doesn’t seem to be the same.
I bought this model because I use solar …
Martha Stewart Clean All-Purpose Cleaner
I bought Martha Stewart Clean All-Purpose Cleaner for $10 online, weighing 32 fl. oz. Here is my review.
Martha Stewart Clean All-Purpose Cleaner is an all-purpose cleaner which can help remove the stains and the odor which various germs and dirt have brought to your home. Its tough list of …
Kitchen Aid Bar Blender
My mom bought us a Kitchen Aid Bar Blender, not the professional type, but the home bar blender. It cost a little over $100 and is much heavier weight that a regular kitchen blender. I will have to admit it does a pretty good job at crushing and blending …
Oster 6642 Cube 12 Speed Blender
The Oster 6642 Cube 12-speed blender runs on a powerful 450 watt motor. It is great for stirring party dips, chopping nuts, making mixed drinks, puree vegetables or even grinding coffee or crushing ice and much much more. It features a pulse button and a grate button for doing …
Enders Benzine-Baby
I have tried several backpacking camp stoves over the last ten years and never was quite satisfied until now. One day we were preparing for an outing with my son’s boyscout troop 659 when Kevin pulled out his personal camp stove. Kevin was going to demonstrate how to light …
Odor Ban
Are you a smoker who hates the smell of smoke in your home, or car? Are you a pet owner who loves your little family members but not the smells they sometimes leave behind? Do you or someone you know get your clothes stinky at work? (sweat, oil, diesel, …
Tide To Go
I detest stains. I absolutely hate staining anything, clothing, carpets, anything at all that I like and that I do not want to replace. I actually do not believe that I am a messier eater than anyone else, but judging by the number of stains I get on my …
Bissell Easy Vac Vacuum
I purchased a Bissell easy vac vacuum from wal-mart in August, as I needed a new vacuum, and I was interested in a lightweight bag less vacuum, and the price was right on this Bissell easy vac. I paid around sixty five dollars for this vacuum, it was easy to …
Rug Doctor Steam Cleaner
I’d like to say that I’m a neat person. Okay, so not only am I neat, but I am freakishly neat. All my towels need to be folded the same way, and my books need to be on their shelves in alphabetical order. It’s a sickness. What can I …
Oust Air Sanitizer
Now this is a product I will recommend to everyone, for use in everyone’s bathrooms as well as musty rooms that don’t get aired out nearly enough. Finally, a product that understands that in order to eliminate odor you have to kill the bacteria in the air; just …
Rizla Concept Cigarette Tubing Machine
Times are hard, and smoking is expensive. Lets just get that out of the way now. As obvious as that statement is, it is something which many people don’t think that they can do anything about. Well, you could quit, but lets face it, for many of us, that …
Moen Inspirations chrome towel ring
I was looking to add a new towel holder so I decided to purchase this one. I have several installed throughout my house and although I have some others that work well this one is certainly one of my favorites. I purchased it from Wal-Mart about a …
Febreze Fabric Refresher
I am a smoker and on top of all the other household smells, like kitchen trash, the house can smell less than desirable. I decided to try Febreze Fabric Refresher for the carpet and drapes. I picked up a 16.9 oz. bottle at Walmart for $3.47. I thought that …
Sunbeam Soft white Bulbs
According to the product package the bulbs are guaranteed to operate a minimum of 1,500 hours. Not to be surprised but they didn’t last a week. They were used as the box suggests as regular use. My regular use equaled about two hundred hours.
I bought a pack of …
Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets in the scent Fresh Lavender
So I a couple weeks ago I picked up some Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets in the scent Fresh Lavender. I have used these dryer sheets a few times and I must says my clothing comes out very soft and smelling like fresh cut lavender flowers. I find the …
TOP Anti-Bacterial Laundry Detergent by Lion Japan
The TOP Anti-Bacterial Laundry Detergent by Lion Japan was introduced in Singapore about five years back and I was tempted to use it because apart from the usual claims by any other laundry detergents like removing tough stains, removing bad odor, prevent color fading this one went one step …
Tide Washing Machine Cleaner
There were a lot of stains and build up inside of my washer so I wanted something that would easily clean it out. I tried several products but I really didn’t like the results that I was receiving from some of them. I decided to use Tide …
Yankee Candle Car Jar Sun and Sand
Another scent that I like a lot in the Yankee Candle Car Jar range is this one. I ended up trying this one the same time as the Coconut Bay one which I have recently reviewed. I got both scents in a mixed pack which is called the Seacoast …
Dyson DC30 Vacuum Cleaner
Some time back, my previous vacuum cleaner failed, and since in my household I have kids and a dog, I had to get one in a rush. A vacuum cleaner is one of those things that I simply can’t do without in the house; with the kids spilling things …
John Springs water dispenser
I’ve had my John Springs water dispenser for a number of years now(4 to be exact) and this longevity in itself should be a testament to its high quality. I mainly use the hot faucet during breakfast and after dinnertime to save on electricity bills since using the heater …
Hoover F5915-900 Carpet cleaner vacuum
I purchased the Hoover F5915-900 carpet cleaner to shampoo my carpet but after using it the carpet cleaner did not work as good as I expected. One of the first things that I noticed about this Hoover F5915-900 is that it’s very heavy. It takes a lot …
J C Penney Washcloth
I’ve frequently purchased bath towels and the like from J C Penney and the last couple of times it’s been under their company name. The J C Penney Washcloth really doesn’t carry a lot of information on the product itself, outside of the fact that its size is …
Quantum Science Tumbler
My mom got this tumbler after reading about all that “scalar energy” that her friend was so into. I’m not really sure I can say I feel that it is working for me, or that my body feels better, or that I am not as moody, as they …
Hitachi C10FCE2 Compound Miter Saw
On many occasions I am bitten by the desire to build something for our house—”a cabinet, picture frames, a toy box for our children, molding, window casings, and so on. Other times I need to repair something such as a burst or leaky PVC pipe (PVC stands for …
Casabella Microfiber Window Blinds Glove
When we moved into our condo two years ago, we were thrilled that it was a ready-to-live-in home that needed little to no repairs or improvements. Fresh paint on the walls, new carpet, and the only thing that bothered me was midlew in the grout in the bathroom. Otherwise …
Primula Glass Tea Pot with Infuser
While trying to find unique items for a spa inspired health fair, I came across the Primula Glass Tea Pot and Infuser gift set. What makes this tea pot appealing is that it is made specifically to highlight Primula’s gorgeous flowering teas.
For anyone unfamiliar with …
Rival 38651-C 6-Quart Slow Cooker
I love to cook but I tend to be very busy, so having a slow cooker fits perfectly into my lifestyle. As with any busy lifestyle, I am always looking for quick ways to make yummy meals. Having this slow cooker makes it all possible. Not only is this …
Panini Maker
Several months ago, I bought a Wolfgang Puck Panini Maker on a whim from Home Shopping Network. I thought it would be good for making toasted grilled cheese sandwiches. I was quite surprised, the paninis were delicious, but that was just the beginning. It has become …
Room Essentials Slipcover for Sofa
We recently purchased new furniture for our main living room, and instead of throwing away or giving away the old furniture, we decided to save it to use in the basement. Our basement is more or less a family room and a kid’s play room, so the furniture didn’t …
Oxo Garlic Press (Stainless Steel)
Garlic is one of the most used ingredients in my cooking. Indeed cooking can never be as palatable without garlic. But pressing garlic is one messy job. It is not only messy it could be tedious as well. I had actually almost crushed one of my glass chopping …
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