I was very happy with my World Market set of six taper candles. So, I thought nothing of trying out their open stock rustic tapers, even though at a dollar fifty a piece they were a bit more expensive. I chose them in a sort of caramel color. I …

I have been looking around for a slow cooker for some time that is inexpensive and large. I did not want to pay a lot but also did not want one of those mini crock pots or slow cookers. I have to feed a family and need plenty of …

Cooking is a chore I must do almost every day but it is also a chore that I hate. I will do anything to make this chore go easier and with less work for myself. Therefore any kitchen or appliance or gadget that does this is wonderful in my …

I happened to use this adhesive mini-stick last week and it was great. I bought it in one of the department stores here in Japan, as mini-stick glues are quiet popular in this country. But then the stick was originally made in Thailand. Anyway, it is a handy and …

I bought this microwave as a replacement for my mom’s old Panasonic which finally bit the dust after nearly twenty years. For a small compact model, it has decent space inside. The controls are basic, and easy to use, but not so easy to see. I had to place little …

I received the Black and Decker Toast-R-Oven as a house warming gift three months ago. I have owned and used many toaster ovens, finding their ease of use over a traditionally larger oven beneficial for snacks and I have always favored products by Black and Decker however this unit …

Since moving to a new house, I wanted to see if I can get a good rice dispenser that does not eat up a lot of space. I was searching through the home depot shops and I have noticed this Kyowa Rice Dispenser in White.
This can stock up …

I don’t do a lot of mopping because I own a few other cleaning devices that are usually a lot easier to use but when I do mop I’m always look for the best quality mop and I believe that this is certainly one of the best that I’ve …

So, the holidays are upon me and the kitchen can be where I find myself running into the most chaos. Everyone is trying to get first dibs on the freshly made food and have a go at the gravy for either their mashed potatoes or turkey. What I’ve noticed …

Have you ever had a bandage one for a long time only to find when removed the black lines from wearing the bandage on your skin.Have you had a tough time scrubbing trying to get the marks off. Well look no more. The best product ever is sold …

I got this heater mainly because it is space efficient. Unlike other portable heaters, this heater doesn’t take up a lot of space. This is partly due to the thinness of this heater. It can work as a standalone heater or it could be wall mounted. At first I …

I bought the Plink Orange Garbage Disposal Cleaner and Deodorizer balls from Alice.com online because they were on sale and I did not have to pay for shipping by ordering them at Alice. These garbage disposal cleaner balls are normally $4.69 for a package of ten —“ but, …

We seem to go through a lot of tissues in my household. I don’t know about everyone else, but I like to use them sometimes for makeup removal, wiping off my toothbrush, stopping bleeding on minor cuts and dabbing the sleep out of my eyes. And of course, I …

The Cuisinart Stainless Steel 4 Slice Toaster is effectively two 2 slice toasters in one appliance.
The toaster has a beautiful appearance. There are two sets of controls on the front for “each” toaster, and include buttons for defrosting, bagels, reheating and cancelling, as well as a dial to …

I was looking for a way to prevent frost build up on my house windows so I decided to give this a try. I was amazed at how well it works because it works so much better than I initially expected. It’s sold in an 11 ounce …

Boulder Disposable Travel Cups can actually be used around the house, in addition to being taken with a person out on the road. They are very sturdy cups, and there’s a couple of reasons I prefer to use one of these over a white Styrofoam cup. One reason is, …

About a month ago I had a bad case of ants in my kitchen. I tried several different products to try to help eliminate this problem. I usually have this problem about the same time each year and I hate coming home to find a counter and …

Now that winter is here I have pulled down several sweaters and two of them are a great fit but as I was putting one on I noticed that it was very faded and instead of black it was a more of a charcoal grey. I was going …

The Benson Mills Christmas Ribbons Engineered Printed Tablecloth retails for twenty-four dollars and ninety-nine cents. The tablecloth comes in a number of different sizes to accommodate various table lengths and there’s even a version of the tablecloth that’s designed with round tables in mind. Don’t try and estimate the …

I am very impressed with First Force’s LIMAX. What a great product to use. I noticed a difference the very first time I used it on my kitchen sink, and I can not wait to try it in the bathroom.
I bought LIMAX for $1.00 at Family Foods …

I never really understood the unique name behind this Dyson, but I really don’t care because the thing works miracles in my place. As soon as I got this Dyson I was instantly reminded of those times when I was three and thought vacuuming the house with my …

I have naturally spiral curly hair that I sometimes want to relax the curl just a bit for more of a wavy look, and I am able to accomplish that by using Vidal Sassoon 1.5 Inch Curling Iron.
The spiral look is great for summer time because it goes well …

I really do like these dishwasher tablets from Ecover quite a lot. Part of the reason I decided to give these tablets a try is because they’re supposed to be environmentally friendly, and if I can do my part to help do less damage to the environment, then I …

Killing odors around my home is something I am almost always working on. My husband and I both smoke cigarettes and it seem that the smoke embeds itself anywhere possible. I get tired of the lingering smell of cigarettes, even when I am not smoking. Because of this I …

The Dow Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner hangs over your shower head and, according to the manufacturer, will clean your shower so well if you simply push the button once a day that you’ll never have to clean your shower manually again. I’d say don’t throw away your …

I have had the Sears Kenmore refrigerator for slightly over three years. This is the amount of time that I ahve been in my residence.
This refrigerator is model number 253 74152402. It is equipped with the standard two drawer vegetable crisper and deli drawer and includes an icemaker.
I have …

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 …

Most of the people must have heard about the Arial detergent powders but it is very rare that the people know about the Arial liquid detergent. Actually the Arial liquid detergent has not gained a lot of popularity because of its high price compared to the Arial detergent …

I know it’s gimmicky, but keeping with my try everything and review it style of living, I bought myself a Slap Chop. I found it in an online search for $19.98, the shipping was a little over five dollars and I’m kicking myself for not checking at Walgreens …

Dont you get annoyed when you realise youve forgotten to polish your shoes and you find you havent really got enough time on your hands? In the cadets and stuggle polishing shoes before a parade night or cant be bothered?
The way forward i believe is the …

This is the second Yankee jar candle I have bought from their fresh fragrance collection. I must like these candles because I plunked down another 15 bucks for it, a hefty price for a jar candle that is about 3 inches in diameter and four inches tall. However, for …

When I moved from the south to the dry heat of Nevada, the first thing I noticed was that the water here was much harder than in the south. I used to love the natural water where I used to live, and could drink it straight out of the …

A long black plastic tray with a clear plastic lid, this simple container holds 72 tiny peat pellets that expand to better than triple their size when warm water is added. A great initial greenhouse that can sit easily on a countertop, it is used to start seeds early …

For many years, I’ve been using Clorox regular bleach to clean my house and most especially the bathroom. This Clorox helps clean and kills germs that cause illness to my family. When I clean the bathroom I mix a 15 ml of Clorox into a powder soap and let …

I purchased this spreader last fall planning to use it to keep the weeds under control in our yard. I finally got around to using it now that the holidays are over. It came disassembled and was easy to put together, requiring no tools except for adjusting the …

I bought CleanDr 60601 00 Microfiber Cleaning Cloth for $10 online, weighing 4.34 oz. Here is my review.
These cloths have the measurements of 9.5 x 4.5, so they are pretty much the same as many other typical rags. But I can say I like them a lot since …

I purchased this squeegee to use to clean the windows of my house and it works as well as I could have expected it. It cleans very well and it’s easy to use. I have only owned it for about a month but it has been perfect …

I came across this towel bar on the back wall of World Market while I was shopping for kitchen utensils. I was actually a little unsure as to whether I should by it, even though it was only 8 dollars.
The last time I can remember buying an over the …

I live in a very warm climate during certain times of the year, and I like to use fans verses the air conditioner whenever possible, though when the temps reach upwards of 110, that’s not always possible. Still, I like to have a fan going in the bedroom, but …

The new Bounce Dryer Bar is a great idea. Too bad that is all it is…just a great idea. To think, no more dryer sheets to keep clothes soft and static free. Now they have a bar that sticks to the inside of your dryer and lasts for 2 …

The Power House furniture Polish isn’t for all types of furniture, it’s more of a wood polish. It uses lemon oil to “clean, restore, and condition wood”. When you first spray the polish on something and wipe, it appears to work really well. I makes the wood look much …

I have always been particular about the taste of my coffee.I drink coffee daily and honestly,often I drink it all day long. I am the kind of person that will not settle for just any cup just because..I want it to taste fresh,not burned, not too hot nor too …

While working my way through college, I took an awesome job planning special events, parties, and county based sporting activities. As a result, I was always on the look out for fun novelty appliances that I could easily be set up and incorporated into the event. One …

I wanted a small fan that would fit on my desk at work. I wanted the air to circulate a bit more than it did in the summer. I found the Vornado Flippi V6 Air Circulator at Walmart for $16.47. I decided that was a good buy and purchased …

I recently tried the new Dual Action Disinfecting Wipes by Lysol. I have to say that I thought wipes were wipes but these are definitely different and better. They are in a very convenient pull out container which is just great. One of the things I like best about …

When I came to realize that Santa had left a seventeen foot Cosco ladder for me underneath my tree last year, I was not too thrilled to be quite honest. To my surprise, however, that trusty ladder has been my very best of friends throughout more home projects …

Once again I found myself out of dish detergent and almost out of money to meet the needs of my family. I spent a great deal of time going over my options, I was thinking of using a bar laundry soap that I had used once before and now …

I wanted a grill for the house but I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on one for anymore than I thought that we would use it. It is just nice to have a grill around just in case we get a taste for grilled foods. I …

The Soundbest Homebasix Heater Fan cost me around fifteen dollars when I bought it a couple of years ago. I had more than a little bit of trouble with this space heater and that’s why I returned it and instead bought the Holmes OPP Small Heater Fan. The main …

Recently I was forced to purchase a new storm door for my home. My old door, an aluminum clad wood core storm door, had rotted out. By the time it was eight-years-old it was in such bad condition I had to get it replaced. I don’t know about you, …