Some years back, I would have never thought I would need a microwave. However, since being accustomed to using one, I always find that a kitchen without a microwave is unthinkable but manageable. Since I used to come home only twice a year, I did not want to cook …

Following the success of my last food decorating project using the Centerpiece Gourmet, I decided to expand my repertoire and purchase another amazing looking decorating set that I had recently come across. As I was the kid who liked to play with their food, I guess some …

The first thing I learned to use when I started carpet cleaning two years ago was an RX20 rotary carpet cleaning tool. It was very easy to learn. The hardest part is controlling it. THe RX20 is very powerful and if you are not carful …

This certainly is a powerful stain remover. The bottle has two chambers: one with a traditional stain remover, and one with an oxygen treatment similar to that found in oxi-clean. When you squeeze both chambers, a flow comes out and mixes in the air, foaming up and …

As water dispensers are for storage of potable water, so do rice dispensers in safekeeping grains of rice. Back in the days, the storage space designated for keeping rice was unsafe. Rice seemed to draw mice to that corner, no matter how tight the measures we implemented …

For most of my marriage I have washed and dried my dishes and pans by hand. But about 10 years back my husband bought us a dishwasher that was energy efficient and we decided to try out different dishwasher rinse agents to make sure our dishes …

When it comes to non stick cookware, I am tired of buying one after another. None of them lasts long and I was looking for good brands for my money. Finally, I decided to give Meyer induction skillet for my cooking. I was impressed by the looks and I …

The Wilton Iridescent Jack-O-Lantern Pan is an aluminum pan that can be used to bake cakes, pies without crust, bread, gelatin and more. The pan is in the shape of a jack-0-lantern, so whatever is baked or made in this pan will come out in the shape of a …

Water Heaters are an essential appliance in most of our houses. There are tons of varieties and models to choose from in the market. As for me I like the convenience of instant water heaters but then they are not as powerful and do not help to supply …

I’m not a keen chef, but i do demand a lot from my cooker. For years i’ve been searching for the perfect cooker that keeps a continuous temperature, that cooks evenly and more importantly is easy to keep clean. Well iv’e finally found it! the Hotpoint Ceramic hob cooker, …

It can be a big hassle when it comes to carrying laundry so I wanted to find something to make it somewhat less of a hassle. I purchased this cart over a year ago and it’s very convenient to use especially for laundry. I purchased it from …

I like to clean. I think it’s because I consider it like a therapuetic process or something and I really feel like I’m getting things accomplished when I’m able to scrub away some grime and dirty from my kitchen or bathroom specifically because those are the two areas of …

The henko stain champion is the detergent powder, which I had seen in my aunt’s house. I had been to stay for a few days in my aunt’s house during the last summer vacations along with my kids. During that period I saw my aunty using the …

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 …

While visiting my mom a few weeks ago, I was introduced to my first pressure cooker. With her Elite Pressure Cooker by Fagor, my mom was able to cook meals in one third the time and everything had such incredible flavor. Besides saving time she also told …

I am someone that uses disposable plates a lot and I recently started purchasing these and I really love them. They are very effective and get the job done. I purchased them from Wal-Mart and at the time of purchase I paid 3 dollars for …

From loitering in Our Home, I have come across the candles lane. And since I was so bored, I looked through the best smelling candle in the different displayed candles there. There were different brands but I only opted for the one that has overwhelming scents. I bought the …

The Handy Caddy is basically a sliding holder for household items such as a coffee maker. It’s basically for those houses that have large kitchen cabinets on top of the cooking area and not a lot of space between the counter and the kitchen cabinets. I have a portion …

If you have a large or even a small family, this is something that is quite handy to have around the house. It is a good size stoneware and it makes delicious dishes like several layer lasagna or side dishes such as certain styles of potatoes as well as …

Not that I really want to know how much I weigh but this scale good number or bad is accurate. I really do believe that has to do with the fact that it runs on a lithium battery, which is not likely to die or weaken during the lifetime …

I always wash the dishes in the by hand rather than using the dishwasher since in almost every meal there were only few plates to be washed and I don’t have to wait longer for the plates to be finished being washed. I like using this product because …

I happened upon these drawer dividers while I was looking for other things at Bed Bath and Beyond. I guess you could say it was an impulse purchase. They had two choices of drawer dividers, a normal wood (pine?) and these cedar ones. I bought the last package of …

Currently I am in the process of reorganizing my home office, and a theme I am trying to work with is mobility. I have a stack of paper work and bills piled up on my desk which is why I was in the need of a file cabinet.
I …

To go green is what one can do to address climate change. Our family takes part in this timely campaign by using Philips Essential Energy Saver 8W ES E27, a bulb which we alternately use with CFC. How does our simple initiative can help our planet? Less energy consumption …

My husband and I bought this Sharp microwave back in 2006 while we were still living in New Zealand and so far until now we still got it at home and there is no problem with this microwave. One thing I like about this microwave is that it …

I had no intention of buying a Fireplace on the Internet as it seemed such a risk (not being able to see it, try it etc) but saw this at a excellent price and decided to be brave.
It looks pretty good. Well it’s obviously an MDF mantel when you …

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 …

I had seen Supertek’s Cordless Electric Sissors on an infomercial in Canada. I hadn’t bought them then, as I thought $19.99 was a bit steep. When I found them at a local store for $9.99 I was thrilled and happy to buy them.
These electric sissors require 2 AA …

We have 7 trees in our back yard and two in the front yard. During the summer, we enjoy the shade the give us. During the fall, we have a headache dealing with the leaves.
I purchased my Black & Decker Leaf Hog electric leaf blower and vacuum simply because …

I have only recently swapped over to using White Magic sponges in my home. I have found that the White Magic Cleaning Cloths for Multipurpose and Glass Cleaning are saving me a fortune and they do a great job.
Each cloth is 40×40cm and the cloth is made of microfibre …

My boyfriend and I have been vegetarians for a while now, but we recently felt that even as such we have been eating a bit too much crap for our liking and decided to give the raw diet a try. After reading some books and articles, we begun purchasing …

My family and I have always depended on our dishwasher and I know that isn’t all that good but at the same time I think that it’s needed. Considering the fact that we aren’t always at home, the dishes need to be washed some how, some way. I solely …

I usually use the traditional metal kettle for my water boiling use. I recently got the Cuisinart PerfecTemp Kettle. This kettle is probably one of those better designed and quality kettles. I have considered getting one of those cheap plastic water kettles/ boilers. However, I find that they …

While Zebra Plants add a great deal of depth and beautiful ambiance to any home setting, these rare striped plants are not easy to keep alive. They certainly look georgous, and any time I have had one in my home, I have been sure to receive an abundance …

We recently purchased new kitchen appliances, and I needed a microwave to match. I use the microwave all the time for meals and snacks, so I wanted to find something that word work well and last a long time. When I came across the Danby …

Laundry powdered detergent is very important for me because there are specific clothes that I personally wash. I’ve some bad experience with laundry shops, that I’d prefer to wash my clothes that need special care. In choosing a laundry detergent, I want it not to be harsh on my …

Overall, I’m a fan of Bio d products. They don’t test on animals and do not use harsh chemicals. I recently bought their Bio d household polish. It smells pretty much like any other household polish and comes in a squirty bottle for easy application. …

A clogged drain is really annoying. However, it is one of those things that every homeowner must deal with at some point. Having encountered these nasty things before there is only one brand of drain cleaner that I use. That is Liquid Plumber Power Gel. I have used …

We have pets in our home and frequently have to spray our furniture with Febreze to get rid of pesky pet odour. When Febreze became too expensive for my budget this month I bought Life Brand Fabric Refresher with Allergen Reducer for $4.99CDN.
This Fabric Refresher is absolutely fabulous even …

I got Butterfly stainless steel flask as a gift from our neighbour when we moved to a new house.This falsk has stainless steel body.It is a 3 l flask.Water remains hot if it is filled full.If it is filled fully with water will remain hot through …

I’ve always been a gadget and gizmo kind of girl, so my husband always feels pretty sure I will like any present that has a plug on it. Well he was surely right on target with the Pizzazz Pizza Oven by Presto. It’s not the type of …

I have a lot of shoes, and storage is always an issue. We have a box for shoes that is located near our entry door to the house, but that becomes a hassle to dig through everyone’s shoes and into a deep box to find the pair I …

I had forgot all about this scent as it hasn’t been in the main Avon books for a good while, but when I ordered from the last Avon book this was in the sale book. It’s strange how quickly you can forget about a scent and especially if it …

My husband called his self trying to be different. Instead of using the regular vacuum cleaner he wanted to buy something that was going to make HIM feel better. We were watching the news and they were talking about the bed bugs that are going around. I haven’t seen …

In one package comes two Beistle Valentine’s Day Cupid and Hearts Centerpieces for a total of twelve dollars. The centerpieces don’t come fully assembled, but assembling the centerpieces only requires five minutes or so as they come with directions that are easy to understand and there isn’t really much …

If your looking for a product to kill wasps an hornets, look no further. The Enforcer is a aerosol spray that knocks down wasps and hornets instantly when they are sprayed. It has a jet blast of up to 22 feet away so you don’t have to …

This rice cooker promises great rice every time and delivers great rice every time. The only issues is that you do have to experiment a little bit to get it just right. I’ve made white rice and brown rice in the cooker. The recipe book calls …

Sometimes, it’s true: you get what you pay for. I paid a dollar for a sponge mop at the Dollar Tree and after just a couple weeks of use, the part of the mop that holds the sponge broke off. This was the only kind of sponge mop sold …

I’ve always wanted a bunch of little knives, spoons and forks for serving appetizers. So, when World Market had a sale on theirs pieces a few months ago I snapped them up. I got a good deal on a bunch open stock little cocktail forks, spoons and knives and …

This Signature Halogen Heater, No. SH1200, is the only halogen heater I have ever used and I think it is terrible really. I only use it at all because at the moment it is the only portable heater I own and I must get round to buying a …