When I was growing up my mother never allowed my siblings or I to us the dishwasher. We always had one, but she saw it as being lazy or a waste of water. So when I finally got my own dishwasher I was excited to get some use out …

I live in a rural area of very northern CA, and for days we have been without power, due to extremely stormy weather. Luckily, I had heard the storm was coming, and purchased a Baby Ben Westclox Alarm clock for our family’s schedules. The power has come back on, …

I love to cook. It makes me feel so good that I can prepare a meal that my boyfriend likes and can not get enough of. However after cooking comes the really tough job of cleaning. This is especially true after I use the oven. I do not clean …

Sometimes around the house things get dusty and then you have to be able to wipe them down. And of course the more powerful the product is the better since sometimes some of us let things get dustier than others. Wood needs regular care and maintenance to retain its …

I’m the type of person who is always looking for a more natural approach to things because I just feel it is a healthier way of life. Washing dishes is no exception. For awhile I used the ready packs of commercial detergent for my dishwasher and most …

If you are a coffee addict, the Hamilton Beach Brew Station is a must. Even though they are relatively short-lived (I’ve found this is true for all Brew Station models, not just the Deluxe), I wouldn’t use anything else for drip brewed coffee.
The advantages of the Brew Station …

Now, a $250 food sealer is NOT something I’d spend my own money on, but my brother is a chef and runs his own catering business, so when he upgraded a bunch of his equipment and supplies, I tended to get the hand-me-downs, and I’m not complaining one little …

The Novi Tech paper shredder is a small paper shredder intended for use by a home user, not an office. I found this product at Target and I paid about $30 for it. I’ve been using it for a long time, and the motor has not died, …

I’m very particular with regards to the cleanliness of my house. I make it sure that every surface are dry and clean especially that I have a small baby. I’ve been trying different cleaning agent but I am not satisfied of the results until my friend who is a …

Air tight container prevents the perishable items from getting rotten prematurely. Keeping the same item in the open air and air tight container extends the life of the item 1/3 rd times more than the open air ones, so I always prefer keeping the items like fruits and other …

My last B&D toaster oven was a gem! It was small, simple and made perfect toast at the flip of a switch. Unfortunately, after more than 15 years of faithful service, I was forced to buy a new one. After lots of online research, I finally …

I don’t like to dry my clothes in a dryer because I consider that a waste of electricity and money. Specially because I have a big balcny and I can dry my clothes there. But during the rainy weather when the clothes just doesn’t dry a dryer is something …

All I have to say is “Wow”. I wish I had discovered this product a long time ago, because it would have saved me a lot of time and money with the home projects I had done.
I recently discovered Power Grab, Instant Grab by Loctite in …

I don’t like eating fast food all the time. I chose to instead start packing my lunches. A lot of the time, my lunches would consist of food from the night before. I bought some bowls to make it easier to pack and store food to take for my …

If you went to the grocery store you would notice a lot of products not necessarily new but with variety of add on, call it marketing strategy. I said that because I was looking for a pair of household gloves when I saw this Scotch Brite All Purpose Household …

We love to garden in the Spring and Summer but find we need a little extra light in our flower beds. I found the Greenacres Solar Garden Lantern on sale at my local hardware store for just $5 and decided I had to buy four of them. Due to …

One of my favourite Yankee Candle fragrances is Vanilla Satin, I’m currently burning it in wax tart format which I think is the best way to experience this particular scent. For those of you who don’t know, a wax tart is the modern take on an oil burner;  a …

The Glade Lightshow is a lot like the normal scented oil warmers that you plug into the wall except this one has a neat lightshow feature and instead of hanging from your wall socket you can actually set it on your desk or dresser. Kids love the Glade Lightshow …

I have been burning scented candles in my house for years. I love how they fill the house with a warm aroma. There have been times, though, when I have accidentally left a candle unattended, or even gone to bed for the night with the candle still …

I have used the Ecolab Soap Dispenser and found it to be a very aesthetic and effective soap dispenser. Please let me share my thoughts about this useful product.
I would like to start this review by saying that I like the way this soap dispenser is designed. I think …

Ok, so many of you have heard of and loved the magic bullet or something of the like. Well, the BAMIX is a kitchen mixer along those lines but it is hand-held! It claims to mix, blend, puree, chop or whip, whatever you need; and it doesn’t …

The dirt devil broom vacuum is too heavy to sweep up. It doesn’t get everything off of the floor like it is suppose to. The vacuum is hard to use and you have to make sure you put it straight over the dirt and mess on your floor to …

One of the ideas that I saw online recently was a DIY recipe for cleaning tile floors. I use as many natural cleansers as I can, especially since I have kids and pets, but they can get expensive to constantly re-purchase. That’s why this recipie caught my attention, because, I …

This over the door cabinet organizer is one of many products I bought last year on a Bed Bath and Beyond organizing blitz. I think I paid about 15 dollars at the time. The Real Simple brand seems to be exclusive to that store. All their products have the …

The Frigidaire corporation ranged over from refrigeration to cooking appliances. The model that I purchased was on sale, and it was a huge upgrade from my old glass top range.
Interestingly enough, I can contrast and compare both the old and the new range since this glass top feature …

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 …

Our five-year old refrigerator went under flood water during typhoon Ondoy/Ketsana. An electrician cleaned it and fixed it in running condition. But after a few months, it began to emit sounds, almost as if it was moaning. I have no choice but to replace it. I took shelter in …

Seventh Generation natural toliet bowl cleaner is a non toxic bio degradable cleaner. It can be purchased at Whole Foods and other stores that carry natural products.
I have used this cleaner in place of traditional toliet bowl cleaners with decent results. I really like to use natural cleaners whenever …

I am always trying to find ways to make cleaning quicker and easier. Of course, you can’t beat good old’ fashioned elbow grease. However, it is nice to have something to help with quick clean ups. One product I have found to be very useful is …

Being a big fan of the Food TV Network, a few years back I got interested in cooking my holiday turkeys with a Turkey Fryer as I’d seen several of the celebrity chefs do on the Food TV channel. Both Emeril LaGasse and Paula Dean make it seem so …

I bought J.R. Watkins All Purpose Cleaner for $27online, weighing 24 oz. Here is my review.
J.R. Watkins All Purpose Cleaner is an all-purpose cleaner that claims to help clean various kinds of surfaces at home. Just like other cleaners, it felt a little watery, it was loose and …

Boulder Premium Paper Towels aren’t the strongest or most absorbent paper towels, but they come surprisingly close in quality to the Bounty or Sparkle paper towels as well as other name-brand paper towels. They are priced much lower than the national brands too, being an off-brand and all. For …

We received this juicer as a wedding gift a few years ago, which we registered for. It looks good in our kitchen and does work well, but we hardly ever use it.
This is only a citrus juicer - it has the plastic knob on top to put your …

My mom taught me how to use a pressure canner when I was about twelve. One of the first things she taught me was how to make sure my lids were hot and the jars clean. Then she taught me the difference between using different type of lids for …

I have two small children that just can’t help but make messes. My daughter is 4 and my son is 8 months. They are both very busy and mess always seem to follow them wherever they go. I really have had problems with food stains on my carpet. I …

The Mr. Clean magic eraser is a fabulous cleaning tool. I bought it on the suggestion of a friend, who told me it would remove the dirty scuff marks from my beige and white leather sandals. It certainly did, without damaging the leather even though you have to wet …

Best invention ever! The Cuisinart Two-to-Go is probably one the best things ever made to fuel the body of a college student. Pop the coffee in, press a button, cover the mug and I’m good to go. My roommate and I usually use a regular coffee maker in the morning …

Casino 70% Ethyl Alcohol is a great Ethyl alcohol that does not only smell good but is very effective as an antiseptic disinfectant. It disinfects without drying my skin. We started using this alcohol frequently when our son was born to dry his cord and most especially when …

I hadn’t been to a Fondue party since the 70’s and then I was watching the Food TV network one afternoon. Emeril Lagasse was doing a show on different types of Fondue cooking that you could do. He had meats with a Teriyaki dipping sauce. He had fruits with …

When my husband brought home an Electric Fly Swatter, I thought he bought a new tennis rocket. I didn’t know there is such a gadget so I was wondering why he had to buy new tennis rocket again. My husband had a loud laugh when I asked him why …

For anyone not familiar with stuff made by Miele, you should first know that everything this company makes is top notch and high end. This isn’t the stuff you can just pick up at a Walmart; it is high quality. Vacuums come in two types of models, …

My parents have given the Duroflex premium mattress for my first wedding anniversary. These mattresses are very good in quality. The Duroflex is the very good brand, which is very popular all over India. This mattress costed for about 200$ which is worthy. Normally I …

The CC Home Furnishings Three Piece Nature’s Peace Stone Snowflake Christmas Mantle Stocking Holder Set cost me thirty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents. This set of Christmas decorations is something that goes on one’s mantle in order to hold stocks stuffed with goodies and presents. The set comes in three …

Joy Dishwashing Liquid is truly a product that combines value for money and great quality at the same time. Joy is very easy to use and economical. A small pack can last a whole week in our household and to think I also wash feeding bottles everyday! I can …

I love bzzagent, a word of mouth advertising group that asks you to take short polls to tailor campaigns for you. In exchange for honest word of mouth, you get to try out great products for free, and you earn rewards and points in exchange for your efforts.
I …

This is the most effective powder cleanser I have ever used. It’s perfect for the messiest baked-on foods you can imagine, and it will not scratch delicate dinnerware or even Teflon surfaces. If you are a frequent crock-pot cooker like I am, this is an indispensable part of your …

When it comes to cleaning my floor, I usually use a mop. I also love to use my Swiffer sweeper on occasion. Sometimes it seems like no matter what cleaner I use or what type of mop I use the floor just can’t get clean enough. Because of this …

I was suffering from a spring infestation of ants in my kitchen, so I decided to buy Ant-B-Gon ant traps. They came in a package of three cylindrical metal traps, and I put two in my cupboards and one on the floor of my living room.
The reason I purchased …

I really love this mug. I own several but this is one of my favorites. If you are a coffee drinker I believe it’s a must have. I am not a coffee drinker but I use it for tea and other drinks. I purchased it online …

I am a coffee lover. I am always frequent to coffee shops for a cup of steamy latte or sometimes for a glass of fancy frappe. Whenever I drink coffee, I always look for the bitter taste of espresso, be it hot or cold drink.
My passion for espresso-based drinks …