I bought this laundry detergent because it was cheaper than a lot of the other ones. I also bought it because it was in a really big box. I bought the powder kind and it did worry me a little because a lot of the other powder ones I …

I wanted a new gas grill for mother’s day the year before last. I had seen one very reasonably priced for 149 dollars at my local Aldi’s store so my husband bought it for me as a mother’s day present. It wasn’t a surprise since I had admired …

The Crimson Cardinal Red Throw and Accent Christmas Pillow cost fourteen dollars and ninety-nine cents when I purchased it in January of last year when all Christmas items were slashed in price. The regular price for one of these pillows is almost twenty-five dollars now and I think that’s …

We bought this heater for camping. We have a trailer, and it does have heat, but we usually don’t need to run the heat except for at night if it gets really cold out. We needed a little space heater that was just enough to take the …

We decided to put up some wallpaper to my mom’s room and of course aside from a good and nice wallpaper you also have to consider the paste that you will going to use. If its strong enough for the material, if it will give you a long lasting …

Anyone who is constantly washing dishes knows that all dish detergents are not equal in quality. Though I have never had a problem purchasing an inexpensive dish detergent, I do not like to purchase low quality dish detergent. On one occasion, I purchased the Shurfine Lemon Fresh Dish Detergent …

Svelto is a product that I use for ages. My mother was buying it when I was small and Svelto for me became a synonim for dishwashing liquids. So when I talk about dishwashing liquids I never actually say dishawashing liquids but I say Svelto. In my opinion Svelto …

Mr. Clean Multi-Surface Wipes (lemon scented in the blue container)are the best disinfecting wipes I have tried so far. I got them on sale and had a coupon for extra savings so I figured I would give them a shot.
The package itself has an easy-glide dispensing top and is …

Like many others, I actually own a lot of knives which vary in shapes and sizes. Among them include paring knives, chef knives, bread knives, cheese knives ad other kinds of knives. Of course they used to be sharp and reliable, but over time they lost their sharpness and …

I would really rather not clean if it were up to me. Some days I don’t mind it, especially if I’m really stressed, because it’s a way for me to relax, but on days when I’m already relaxed and ready to enjoy a day off work, the last thing …

I have a slicer and although it can slice anything from breads to meat, I found that when it comes to slicing cooked meat this would actually become a problem. For one, the meat is too hot and by the time I let it cool down, then it is …

I watched the Home Shopping Network late one night where they were airing the ‘Swivel Sweeper’ and I was immediately bought by the advertisement.
The Swivel Sweeper has similar functions as ordinary broom sweeper, only that this one use battery power. The sweeper can clean carpets as well as floors …

I purchased this noise maker for a couple different reasons. First of all, I like to have some noise to help me fall asleep and also to muffle the sound of my husband’s snoring. I have used fans ,earplugs, and even had a noise maker long ago …

After two months of continuous renovation, I have learned a thing or two about cleaning house after a big flood. Because my hands were continuously immersed in water, they gradually became wrinkled and it looked like an old woman’s hands. I finally succumbed to vanity and bought gloves (old …

I like to use very fragrant cleaning agents whenever I am doing my housework. I don’t like having dull scented cleaners, that don’t refresh the room. I like to be able to get a two for one when it comes ot cleaning agents. I have always liked cleaning supplies …

I did not have a lot of opinion when it came to choosing this dishwasher in my kitchen. When the kitchen was remodelled, fittings such as the fridge, oven and the dishwasher came with it. Anyway, the main reason why I remodelled the kitchen was also partially to …

Home improvement is something everyone has to do in their lifetime, especially if they own a home. I just bought my home about 5 years ago and have already come to a decision that I want to actually change up some things.
I wanted to change my kitchen around …

As part of my Architecture class we were told that we had to solder wire in order to make a miniature model of our drawings. I had been a little late and therefore missed the part where he showed us what items to buy in order to do this. …

I’ve been a number one fan of the Solaire products and one of the best Solaire products I have is the Solaire IR17B Propane Grill. I finally found this grill which is very affordable but very adorable.
Solaire IR17B Propane Grill is a very nice tool in cooking. This is …

Lodges Cast Iron Skillets go way back in time. My dad, and grandmother both owned cast iron skillets, which is why I have had cast iron skillets for years. I own 3 skillets, small, medium and large. I don’t use them all the time. I have certain things I …

I like to have my wood furniture shime. I guess that when I was a kid and had my chore to clean the furniture every Saturday it gave me a good feeling to see my reflection in the wood. My mom used Pledge for years and when …

The new Glade Sense & Spray air freshener seemed like a very good idea. It has a sensor on the front of it that is supposed to detect when someone walks by and sprays a burst of fragrance. They say the unit can be set not to spray again …

The pros of this cleaning product: I can spray mold or mildew, come back in 15 minutes or so, and it’s gone. All I have to do is wipe it with a wet sponge and rinse.
The cons of this product: I wonder if it’s a case of the …

We live in a small apartment and have two cats so we are constantly battling pet odor in our home. I often trying different sorts of air fresheners looking for one that will take care of the cat odor while keeping our place fresh and clean smelling. I have …

I was looking for a dishwasher which can support me for long. After researching on internet and getting suggestions from various sources I decided to buy IFB Neptune DX Dishwasher. This dishwasher cost me more than what my budget was allowing me, but even then I go for it …

I love these bags because I can use them to make dishes in the microwave and the oven without taking up much space. I also use special strips that they bring to close them, the problem is that they no withstand high temperatures and can burn the bag.
I also …

Dish washing had always remained boring and tiring jobs which I just hated. Apart from the tediousness of the job, the harsh soap powders seemed to just damage the skin of my hands making them rough and coarse. This would make go crazy, and since washing utensils could not …

I purchased my Shark Steam Mop at Sears, after watching an infomercifial on it. I was impressed by the commercial and really needed something for my tile floors in my kitchen. I liked the fact that it was a steam mop, as the benefits of this steam …

For the last few years I’ve been obsessed with vintage Halloween decorations, especially the paper products from the 40s and 50s. So when I saw this clearly vintage inspired cat candy container at Cost Plus World Market I snapped it up. In the store I really liked that it …

I had this really nasty clog in my apartment sink. I tried using some of the more inexpensive unclogging agents, because I’ve never been the one to spend over 5 dollars for something like that. After trying multiple products I decided to just plunge the sink. I wanted to …

I was visiting my sister in the states and was surprised to discover that she didn’t have a built in vacuum cleaner. I was helping out with her housework, and I asked her where her vacuum was, and she pointed to the closet. Surprised, I pulled out a very …

I bought this square cushion from Walmart. The looks were stunning and that is what attracted me towards it. Home Trends is a known brand so I got confident about the product. The price was high for a cushion but the stuff was good. And I have been using …

The Nu Wave Oven is by far the messiest and hardest thing to clean up I have ever used bar none. I got my Nu Wave Oven about two years ago because I’m tired of turning my oven on in the middle of hot summer days when I …

I was in a Ross store a few nights ago and was able to find a perfect steamer basket to kick off my latest diet. It’s great, I was looking at a similar one only moments before at Bed Bath and Beyond for double the price!
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I have switched to The Works toilet bowl cleaner after successfully using another cleaning product by this brand. I had also noticed that The Works was about 70 cents cheaper than the toilet bowl cleaner I currently used. I purchased a trial bottle, and I am happy to report …

Name of Product: Home Essentials Six-in-One Cake Plate
Description:
A beautifully handcrafted crystal clear glass plate with a cover that can also work as a punch bowl. It is 12 inches in diameter.
Cost of the Product: ranges from $18 to $25
How I got this product: I have a friend whose 3 year …

After listening to my partner rave on and on over the infomercial that played on late night television, I caved in and agreed that we could get the “Magic Bullet.” I am always a bit suspicious of as-seen-on-tv products, and this one proved my point.
The …

I bought this sheet set mainly because it was the color I wanted. They’re calling it khaki, but to me khaki has a greenish tinge to it which this does not. To me it’s closer to taupe or a caramel sort of color. It’s a nice medium neutral that …

I have been using Pledge products for years. To me pledge and wooden furniture go together like peanuts and M&M’s it’s just the perfect combination. I have however started using pledge multi-surface spray here recently and thus far I really like it. I saw it on television …

Anyone who has ever had the glass liner in a thermos break will appreciate the rugged design of the Alladin Stanley steel thermos. I have had a one quart thermos for over ten years, and it still performs its daily task as well as the day I got it. …

I’m trying to be “green” these days and started a compost pile in the corner of my yard. But, I found that I wasn’t using it as much as I should, so I purchased a Stainless Steel Compost Keeper from Target for about $60 bucks. I mainly bought this …

I fell in love with Panini pressed sandwiches the last time I visited San Francisco. No matter what kind I tried, each one tasted better than the last. Coming home I knew it wouldn’t be long before I made Panini’s of my own.
While …

I had been searching for a new all purpose cleaner for my home. Tired of having a different product for the counters, sinks and bathroom, a friend recommended I try Hertel Plus disinfectant cleaner. Having tried many cleaners over the years that billed themselves as ‘all purpose’ I was …

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 …

I purchased this cart mainly to move boxes and other larger items and it has been perfect. I purchased it over a year ago and I have had no issues out of it so far. I purchased it from Lowe’s and I paid 50 dollars for it. …

Ever since we bought our house a couple years ago, we have wanted a range hood to put above the stove in our kitchen. The previous owners had gotten by with a crappy shower light there and, whenever we cooked, the house had the potential to fill up with …

I take a lot of care about my health and I never take any chance in case of my health. And of course I also do take a very good care about the health of my family too. That is why I never take any chance in …

I cannot remember where I found this product but I believe that it was at Dollar General and I am pretty sure that I only paid about two dollars for the product. It is like a lot like Windex Original in look but it does not work as good …

Sitting in front of the computer for long hours gave rise to physical problem like back pains so after being advised by the doctor to switch to an orthopedic mattress, I still went about searching for something to ease my back tension and found this Bio-Aire Mattress Pad product from …

These swabs are wonderful. They have so many different uses. They work well hygiene needs and they also work well around the house when I need to clean or remove something from a tight area. I purchased these from Wal-Mart. They are sold in a …