Housewares Reviews
Step2 Mailmaster Stone Hill Plus Mailbox
This is such a trendy mailbox, I love it! When compared to others, it’s well above average. I was looking for a replacement and I decided it was time to do away with the simple models, so I chose to purchase this. I’m …
Megaware Food Container
We have so many pets at home. Without awareness, while we are sleeping they can sneak out and steal the foods. Based on my experience, it did happened many times now. It can cause of my parents to fight too. I decided to know the root of the problem. …
Pocket Hose - full size garden hose
Garden hoses can become a nightmare. They are bulky and after a while crimp easily making them hard to use. I saw an advertisement for the Pocket hose and it looked very inviting. What a great idea, a hose that expands when being used and contracts when you …
Samsung RL38SCBP Fridge Freezer
I have just gone through the process of redesigning my kitchen, and one of the things I had to do was replace nearly all of my kitchen appliances. One of the new appliances I had to get was a fridge freezer. I had to get one in silver so …
Tide To Go 10 mL
I bought this pen-type stain remover from London Drugs six months ago for a mission. The mission was that somebody at the office always came by my desk asking if I had a stain remover. Apparently, some manager or supervisor needed it to remove some stains on …
Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels
Being a mom, I firmly believe in buying the bargain brand whenever possible. This is especially true for paper towels because my kids seem to constantly be pulling at the paper towel roll and I go through at least one roll every couple of days. However, I was in …
Lysol Disinfectant Floor Cleaner
Lysol Disinfectant Cleaner is a floor cleaner. It is produced and marketed in India by Reckitt Benckiser (India) Ltd. It comes is a white bottle with 3 different colouring caps, namely a green cap, a pink cap and a white cap. We use the product with white cap mainly …
Dow Bathroom Cleaner with scrubbing bubbles
I finally have a place to recommend this product to everyone. It’s Dow Bathroom Cleaner,I cannot praise it enough,it is more than just a bathroom cleaner,it cleans most anything (except glass)easily.
I have told my friends about this and they love it too. try it on your toughest cleaning job …
O’Cedar Grout Cleaner Brush
I know from experience that it can be a really big hassle when trying to clean grout lines because it’s hard to find anything that’s able to fit. I started using this brush a few months ago and they work very well. This thing certainly does get …
Mary Ellen’s Best Press Starch Alternative
While shopping in a local quilt shop, I came across this nifty product by Mary Ellen. It is called Best Press Alternative.
Starch sometimes leaves white starch marks on dark clothing after ironing. It leaves stiff spots, and it flakes. This can be eliminated with Best Starch …
Samurai Shark tool Sharpener
I was always complaining that my kitchen knives were too dull. My husband always said because I am left-handed he was afraid of me using a knife that was too sharp. However he purchased a Samurai Shark tool Sharpener. The name is perfect because it looks …
Kenwood HM320 Hand Mixer
Amazon had this Kenwood hand mixer advertised on their website for £14.00 and that knock down price included free delivery within the UK.
Comet electrical were a little bit more expensive. I had a Morphy Richards hand mixer but I had used it that much it needed replacing.
The Internet is …
Rancilio Silvia V3 Espresso Machine
I’ll start off with the bottom line. The Rancilio Silvia is the espresso machine to get for the aspiring home barista. There are tons of cheaper alternatives out there, and there are some that are far more expensive. The Rancilio Silvia is the machine that perfectly …
Coleman Rechargable Camping Lantern
We bought this lantern a few years ago when we camped a lot and found it quite handy. In the past, we would only use flashlights when camping but having a lantern is way more helpful. You can actually light up the whole tent with it, not …
Black and Decker Convection oven
The only real reason why I —˜m talking about the Black and Decker Convection oven is because in all reality, I hate this thing. I hate everything about this little convection oven. My husband bought it so that’s one of the reasons why I hate it. (no offense honey) I …
Yankee Candle Autumn Leaves Wax Tart Burner
I like having lots of different wax tart burners to swap and change according to my mood and the time of year, and although it’s now Spring I’ve gone all contrary and am using an Autumn designed burner from Yankee Candle’s Crackle Collection.Â
It’s a one-piece tart burner made of …
George Foreman GR0742S 3-in-1 Panini Press Grill
George Foreman is a very well known brand when it comes to grills and I believe this particular one is wonderful. I located it on Amazon.com and it sold for 40 dollars plus shipping. Considering what you are getting I believe this thing is very low priced. …
Black and Decker ProBlend Blender
I bought the Black and Decker ProBlend blender about six months ago and it is the worst blender I have ever owned. It is already broken and performed poorly even before it broke.
The first thing I noticed about it is how incredibly loud this blender was. I have never …
Microplane Rasp Grater From Williams Sonoma
I got my Microplane grater at Williams Sonoma about three years ago. I use it all the time. What I love it most for is grating sticky things like lemon and lime zest. I can scoop up every bit of zest by running my finger along the channel on …
Windex Outdoor All-in-One Glass Cleaning Tool
I purchased the Windex Outdoor Cleaning Tool because I was looking for an easier way to clean my outdoor windows. It has worked a lot better than I expected and I have enjoyed using it. I paid 16 dollars for the Windex Outdoor Cleaning Tool and I …
Glad Freezer Bags
About once a month, the local grocery stores seem to get in a battle with each other and hold competing meat sales. On those weekends, you can be sure we will be at all of them buying the best cuts of meat at the best prices and it’s not …
Glade Air Freshener Spray - Apple Cinnamon
This air freshener spray actually surpassed my expectations and has become my new favorite air freshener to use around the house. I had tried others that claim to eliminate odors, but none have compared to this spray by Glade. For one thing, this product actually does seem …
Sunbeam Two Slice Toaster
This is a nice and inexpensive little toaster. It is great for a small family , and perfect for a young adult going to college or moving out for the first time. It works as well as I thought it would , and I’m very happy with it. Sunbeam …
Rachael Ray Gusto-Grip 3-Piece Antimicrobial Set
I have owned this knife set for about three months now and it is one of the best knife sets that I have ever owned. It comes with a 5″ east/west knife and a 7″ east/west knife and they are both nicely stored in a hinged bamboo box. Both …
Fisher Price - Precious Planet Bathtub Corner Cubby
I purchased this product because I was looking for something to hold the bath toys that seem to accumulate in the bottom of my bath tub. I have 2 babies that I take care of, and when bath time comes, they love to play with bath toys. …
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 …
Rubbermaid Reveal Spray Mop Kit
I purchased this kit over a year ago and I have to say that I really love it. When it comes to mopping it can be a very difficult task but this has made it so much easier. I purchased it from Amazon.com and I paid 40 …
Vanish Carpet stain remover power foam
Since I had my baby the carpet at home is really looking awful despite vacuuming it thrice in a week. That’s why with my desperate attempt to make the carpet at home look nice and pristine again I decided to buy a stain remover to get rid of …
SunSational Laundry Detergent in Morning Breeze Scent
I have tried many different laundry detergents over the past few years and although I am a big Gain user I have found some more economical priced laundry detergents that worked very well. One of these detergents is Sunsational Laundry Detergent in Fresh Morning Breeze scent. I …
DeWalt DW378GK Circular Saw
When it came time to replace our deck furniture last summer, I first considered going down and buying a set of deck furniture from the local store. But, DIY kind of guy that I am, I decided to put that money into a new circular saw, some lumber, …
Delta Classic 520-DST Faucet
After having problems with my bathroom faucet I went to the store to purchase another one and I decided to go with this one. I have been fairly impressed with it and I’m glad I decided to purchase this particular one. I purchased it from Lowe’s about …
Debbie Meyer Green Bags
I went on a health kick and decided to buy a whole bunch of produce. I bought strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, bananas, cherries, oranges, plums and also some vegetables like onions, cucumber, cilantro, garlic and a few others. I’d seen the commercial for these Debbie Meyer green bags and thought …
Ornel calming fabric conditioner
My mother is always buying different products for washing the clothes. I guess she first looks what’s on the discount and then what smells the best. I mean, at least I do that usually. I know which are my favourite brands of every product and if any of them …
Soft Soap Lavender and Chamomile Hand Soap
I’m not to particular about the type of hand soap that goes into my bathroom. I could just throw an extra bar of soap up there or use dish soap or body wash. Recently I decided to try a soap recommended for the hands. It was the Soft Soap …
Haier CPN12XH9 Portable Air Conditioner
This air conditioner is actually very misleading. When I thought that it was portable, I had expectd differently. This air conditioner is quite simple. It is for in the home use and requires a window. This isn’t one of those whole house air conditioners. It does not sit outside …
Harman P61A Pellet Stove
For people living in cold weather states looking for alternative heating sources (i.e. other than oil or gas), wood pellet stoves are a great option. The Harman P61A is a fantastic selection in wood pellet heating. The stove is advertised as heating up to 2200 square feet …
Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Powder
Cleaning your dishes is simple when you have the right dishwashing partner. When you are simply cleaning the plates, it is no big deal. However, the challenge comes when you are getting rid of grease in your pantry or your casserole. We often think that detergent bar can take care …
Clorox Green Works Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner
I have only used this toilet bowl cleaner on a few occasions but it certainly has not worked as well as I expected. This cleaner is sold in a 24 oz bottle for around 4 dollars depending on the store. Although this cleaner is low priced I …
Wilton Cookie Master Plus Cordless Cookie Press
Cookies are fun to make, and for me, one of the joys of anytime, is mixing the dough, and shaping the pretty cookies in hopefully artistic works of art, to be consumed by hungry friends.
My mom owned a cookie press. It was the crank kind, that gave me …
White Wire 12-Can Bevarge Dispenser
If you read any of my other reviews you will know that I’m someone that’s always looking for ways to organize and make things a lot simpler. I was amazed when I found this beverage dispenser. I really love the overall concept. It makes it a …
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 …
Hoover SteamVac F7452-900 Upright Vacuum
Living in the south, there are two things that are a plenty here: dirt and mud. It is for this reason, much to my dismay, that my beautiful tan carpet are often very dingy and dirty. Vacuuming helps some, but it does not clean the dried on, caked …
Raid Electric Night&Day Complete Set
O got this on a special offer with 2 heater units instead of 1 and 1 refill (they could give 2 refills though, would make more sense from the consumers point of view).
I bought it because lately the number of mosquitoes seems to have grown in my area …
Campbell Hausfeld Pressure Washer PW1350
After the winter left, we had a huge problem on our hands. The main thing I noticed was that we had a lot of back dirt on our drive way. That isn’t the easiest thing to get up. I mean you can use a hose if you want …
Downy Wrinkle Release Spray
This is probably my favorite product in the history of products. I am not kidding. I have not ironed since it was invented. It is the easiest thing to use—”hang an item of clothing (or a curtain!), spray thoroughly, and tug. Repeat until the wrinkles …
All Small & Mighty Laundry Detergent
I started using All detergent’s Small and Mighty about a year ago. I am hooked on it for several reasons. It comes in 3X concentrate, which means you don’t have to lug heavy jugs home every time you buy detergent. The small bottle uses less resources than a regular …
Sunbeam Retractable Iron
I do a lot of ironing so having a good iron that I can depend on is very important to me. That is why I am very glad that I purchased the Sunbeam Iron with retractable cord. I love it’s soft grip handle. It is really comfortable especially when …
Pampered Chef’s Baker’s Roller Makes Baking So Easy!
The product that saves me time in the kitchen and is very easy to use (and to clean) is the Baker’s Roller by Pampered Chef. The Baker’s Roll is a plastic utensil with a roller on each end. (Picture this product in your mind - it is …
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