Housewares Reviews
Vax Power VX 2 Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
I think this vacuum cleaner is excellent value for money and certainly copes with picking up all the dog hairs from my carpet, so it has a good power to it. I bought mine from Argos for about £70 but I now see from the website that the …
Kerr canning lids
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 …
Dollar Tree One Size Fits All Disposable Gloves
The Dollar Tree carries a one-hundred pack of their brand of one size fits all disposable gloves for just one dollar and they work well for a multitude of tasks. Unlike some other disposable gloves out there, these don’t have an odor to them. I’m sure the odor has …
Firestorm Skill Saw FS1300CL
In November we began buying new power tools so we could get ready to build our own house. We went to Lowe’s, and Wal-mart, and then researched the ones that interested us on the internet for any other pertent information about the tools. Our fist consideration was product durability …
Safco Mesh Desk Organizer
I have owned this organizer for a few months now and I enjoy using it. I mainly use it to organize things on my computer desk and it certainly does get the job done. I purchased it from Office Depot and when I purchased it I paid …
Yankee Candle Regular Tumbler Container Candle- Dune Grass Scent
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 …
Greased Lightening Multipurpose Cleaner and Degreaser
Whenever I do cleaning around the house, it is particularly important for me to have something cuts through grease. I cook almost everyday and it is easy for the oven to become greasy as well as the stovetop. Because of this, I am always in search of the perfect …
Promix Proffesional Mixer
Have you every heard of this Promix Proffesioal Mixer Product? It’s not a kind of mixer that we normally use when we want to make or bake a cake. But this is a very high-tech mixer. Actually it should say that it’s a professional blender. Because most of the …
Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer
Having children and owning pets bring much joy to family life, however one of the not so joyous aspects of kids and pets is the mess they can leave behind. Since I have a 2-year old daughter and 2 dogs, I was determined to find a cleaning product …
Goof Off Heavy Duty Spot Remover and Degreaser 22Oz
This is possibly the most expensive spray cleaner I have ever bought. It’s easily double the price of other spray cleaners on the market. I bought it initially because I was getting really frustrated after trying about five different products to clean the grease and burnt on food from …
Glad ForceFlex OdorShield Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags
I’ve tried a lot of different garbage bags in my time. While many of them have their pros and cons they also have their consistencies and inconsistencies. This particular garbage bag is a very great example of this.
The pros definitely outweigh the cons with this …
Kimberly-Clark Professional Towel Dispenser
We have two Kimberly-Clark Professional Towel Dispenser utilities at work: one at the bathroom and the other at the kitchen. I have been using this great devices several times a day and would like to share my experience with you.
Please let me start this review by saying that this …
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, …
NordicWare Potato Baker
As a family we eat a lot of baked potatoes, so when I saw this gadget designed to speed up the baking process I had to buy it. I am a huge fan of the NordicWare brand so didn’t imagine it would be anything less than an excellent buy, …
Mia Bella Soy Candles from Scent-Sations
I’d been hearing a lot of buzz on the Internet about Mia Bella candles by Scent-sations, so I decided to order some. Everything I’d heard about them was wonderful. Everyone was talking about how wonderful they smell, how clean they burn, and how economical they were.
I thought they were …
Sparkle Brand Paper Towel
Although I would rather use Brawney than Sparkle Paper Towels, occasionally I do. They are cheaper, but they are not near as strong or reusable as Brawney. They come in economical sizes, like a 4 roll pack for barely $2, so that is the reason I have …
Asahi Single Burner
When I started living alone, one of the things that I did was to buy some supplies for my small place. One very important item for me is purchasing my kitchen wares. To minimize expenses, I bought cheaper items at first so I won’t run out of budget. The …
Dyna Glo Kerosine Heater
Dyna Glo is an excellent brand of kerosene heater for safety and reliability.
The Dyna Glo I have has a large 5 gallon fue tank, and it is very economical. On a full tank, it will burn for about 15 hours, which is more than enough time to get my …
Growlight
The Growlight is a portable light that I bought to use for starting my tomato plants. My friends are buying a store and have asked me to grow all the tomatoes for their deli. So I decided I would start my own transplants inside before the weather gets warm …
Cuisinart Coffemaker
The Cuisinart coffee maker stands tall. Burnished stainless steel couples with black plastic in a lofty, sleek tower design. The metal facade integrates nicely with the currently popular burnished look in kitchen fixtures and appliances, which blends in nicely because the reflective surface picks up surrounding …
Flavia Coffee Maker
I need the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning in order to begin my day effectively, there is nothing like that first sip of coffee to awaken my sleepy senses. So, I want to make sure that the coffee and coffee machine I use is effective and …
Spray N’ Wash Laundry Stain Remover Stain Stick
As a mother with two children (aged 3 and 1), and a fiance` that works a blue collar job and passion for working on his motorcycle and other vehicles, I find that these days, it is myself VS. every stain imaginable- everyday.
Spray N’ Wash Laundry Stain Remover …
Minecraft Light-Up Wall Torch
Chances are if you have a school aged child that you have heard of Minecraft. This incredibly popular video game is now producing some very unique gift ideas. As the mother to a 10 year old it is my duty to know about such things. Whether I want to …
Sugar Plum Candle from Langley Homes
I enjoy lighting candles to spice up any room in my house. But depending on the candle, sometimes I don’t really get my money’s worth. I am glad that with the Sugar Plum scented candle from the Langley Home collection and it can be purchased at Wal-Mart for six …
Egg Genie Electric Egg Cooker by Emson
We go through a ton of eggs at my house. It was the first thing that I learned to cook in Home Ec class, and I always know that I can come up with something when I have them on hand. The one thing that gets to …
Great Grips Doorknob Grips
I decided to add these to my door knobs because they are sort of old and they can be hard twist. These really do help out a lot and they make opening doors a lot easier in my opinion. I purchased these from Lowe’s. I have …
Bowl Fresh
I have stated before that I have retired and that every penny that I can save is well worth the trouble to look for a bargain. I found this toilet bowl cleaner in Walmart, it is called Bowl Fresh, there are wo round blue disks that you place …
Mainstay Fleece Throw Blankets 2 Pack
I am not that crazy about fleece but I ran across a good deal on a couple of fleece throw blankets and decided to give it a try. Fleece is a great way to keep warm, but it is the feeling of the material that I don’t like. It …
Walgreens Home Elements Cookware Set
Looking for a pots and pan set? Well don’t buy the Home Elements Five Piece Cookware Set. Me and my wife just moved into a new house, and of course we needed some kitchen appliances, so when it came to looking for some pots and pans we dropped by Walgreens …
Dirt Devil M110000 Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum
If anyone has read my reviews that you know that I love Hoover products. They are, for the most part, decently priced and work well. However, before I came to Hoover, I kind of flip flopped around brands. One of the brands that I used once and will never …
Sure Fresh Small Round Plastic Storage Containers
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 …
Uniflame 40,000 BTU 3 Burner Gas Grill
We love to grill during the summer, and our old grill finally broke down last year. We were looking for an inexpensive grill to get us by until we decided on another purchase. We wanted one that could last us through a couple summers, and then we …
Palmolive Orange Antibacterial Dish Liquid
Whenever I wash my dishes, I like to see them shine. I don’t like to have to work too hard to get these results and try to use quality dish detergents. Since I don’t like to spend too much on my cleaning supplies, I purchased some dish soap from …
Ronco Electric Food Dehydrator
There are two models of this dehydrator. This is the non-motorized fan, 1-9 tray model.
I try to eat a mostly raw food diet, which means I would use a dehydrator to make granolas, flat breads, and dry fruits and vegetables with the goal of retaining as …
Cascade Extra Action - Dishwasher Soap
When I was little, around seven or eight years old, I would struggle to pour dishwasher soap into the dishwasher dispenser. The flimsy scoop would shake and soap would sprinkle unto the floor or the dishwasher door. Also, the soap would irritate my eyes and, if breathed in, would …
Elmer’s Carpenter’s Wood Glue
Elmer’s Carpenter’s Wood Glue is a Godsend in our home. I live with my daughter and 3 grandkids. My grandkids make a career out of breaking things in our House. I am the one that’s always elected to repair the items.
About Elmer’s Carpenter’s Wood Glue:
Easy Squeeze nozzel.
It sets fast …
Seventh Generation Natural Laundry Detergent Powder
To make a long story short, I was in need of a new detergent a while back because of some mildew (yes MILDEW) issues with my front load washer. Apparently, mildew problems in front loaders are not uncommon, and one of the recommendations is that you use powder detergent …
Martha Stewart Glitter - Rose Quartz
I purchased this glitter not too long ago because I wanted to try these for a long time on all of my paper crafts. I love to make a lot of cards, and I even do a little scrap booking as well. I was turned away from these glitter …
Cascade Platinum Action Pacs - Fresh Scent
I have tried so many different detergents for my dishwasher. I’ve tried powders, solids, gels, earth friendly and premeasured pacs. Of all the varieties I’ve tried, I can safely say that no other compares to the Cascade Platinum Action Pacs, not even other Cascade varieties.
For awhile I …
Canopy Curved Hotel Shower Rod, Chrome
I have only ever had one shower curtain rod at a time but have always used two shower curtains. One for the inside of the tub and the other for decorative purposes. I have always put the two shower curtains on just the one rod. I decided it was …
Ariel washing detergent
When someone asks me what brand of detergent I use, I know right away what to answer, Ariel. This is the laundry detergent I have been using for several years, and I have no intention of changing it, as I am very pleased with it.
Having tried other brands before …
Powerhouse Multi-Surface Cleaning Wipes
The Powerhouse Multi-Surface Cleaning Wipes come packagedin a plastic container of forty wipes. The flip up lid is easy to open. I like that I do not have to struggle to get into the container.
The container of Powerhouse Multi-Surface Cleaning Wipes that I bought is citrus blend. …
Sevin Insecticide by Bayer
I’ve known Sevin Insecticides since I was single. My eldest sister used to spray Sevin to kill ants around our home and garden. When I build my own home there would be times that armies of ants do come too. I think these ants have particular season of …
Downy Fabric Conditioner
Doing laundry is like doing your homework on a Friday night. I mean, when I do laundry it is like I’m being punished for something I didn’t do. Kidding aside, laundry and ironing clothes are something I’m not really good at but it is my husband’s expertise. …
Panasonic SR-DE103 Rice Cooker
I purchased the Panasonic SR-DE103 Rice Cooker when my old Aroma cooker failed on me. I was interested in the fuzzy-logic technology and needed a rice cooker with decent capacity. This has a capacity of 5 cooks dry, or 10 cups cooked. Since the price was decent I decided …
Pillow Airmax by Restform
When my neck pains and back pains became a main stay of my life due to taking very limited breaks away from working on the computer, I went about looking for pillows that will help alleviate the neck pains I even experienced while sleeping. I found this from an infomecial. …
Bosch WAS 28466 washing machine
I have 3 washing machines in my house, 2 in 2 bathrooms in the apartmant where I live, one machine in each bathroom, and one in the apartment we rent during the summer. I wanted a good wasching machine for myself because I wanted my clothes to be white …
Fantastik Orange Action All Purpose Cleaner
I absolutely love using this orange cleaner. I’ve found that it is very effective at cutting through grime and dirt. I like to use it to clean bathrooms, walls, kitchen counter tops and furniture.
I really like how easily this cleaner is to use. You just have …
Outdoor 3-Piece Roman Solar Stepping Stones
I am in the process of decoration and sprucing up our backyard and patio area in preparation for summer. We have a large back yard and we often entertain guests during the summer. I have been doing a lot of shopping for furniture and accessories to make the …
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