Even though I have a dishwasher I do my dishes by hand before sticking them in the dishwasher to dry or be run through a cycle. With this being my routine I use a fair amount of dish liquid and have tried many different brands. One of …

When I began knitting, my tastes had been already set on buying equipment and tools that worked, and were of the highest quality. Talking about my tools, needles, yarn and thread is something enjoyable. Money spent on good tools will last a lifetime, and possibly be handed down to …

I was so excited when Kroger had Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent 2/$5. It is usually $2.99 - $3.50. I also had coupons that were fifty cents off of one. Kroger doubles coupons up to sixty cents!! So that doubled fifty cents to make $1 …

These pillows are the softer I ever slept on (but not all I bought and I will tell you later on!). What I like uppermost, there is no —“ and I mean NO —“ odor that disturbs me very annoyingly with majority of smelly new bought pillows; so much …

It can be difficult to find the right scrub pad to use on all of your dishes. I hate always having to be extra careful of scrub pads because of chances of scratches and scrapes. I was looking for a scrub pad that was soapy and gentle to my …

I bought Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day All Purpose Cleaner for $40, with a pack of 6 a few months ago. Here is my review.
This all-purpose cleaner was made to help clean almost all types of surfaces or things. This product is like other cleaners I bought, including Greenworx but a …

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 …

My product review is on the Sunbeam Oskar 2000 Food Processor. The product itself I rate a three, but the company I rate a zero.
I rated the food processor a three for several different reasons. I work in the food industry and have tried over a dozen or …

I have always been a huge fan of bleach. I like that it is a multipurpose product and try to buy some each time I go shopping for my cleaning supplies. Recently when I was shopping around my local dollar store, I noticed the LA’s Totally Awesome Bleach Fresh …

The Ninja Master Prep-Professional does an incredible job making snow out of ice. The primary reason I bought the machine was to make Collatas and Frappuccinos and Smoothies. The machine acts as both a blender and a food processor and I am quite impressed with its power. …

I make a lot of scrapbooking items as well as homemade soap and crafts. I was looking for the perfect punch for labels so I could make fancier looking address labels for birthday parties and so I could jazz up my homemade soap wrappers for Christmas gifts. …

I was the proud owner of the previous version of this grille for five years. It had served me perfectly with minor parts replacement. So when the stainless steel housing started to wear off I decided to get a new grille from the same maker.
I have been using the …

These bubble mailers are very reliable. I’ve mailed a number of items, like photographs to family in other states, music CDs as gifts for birthdays and video games among other things, and these bubble mailers do a superb job of protecting the contents from damage. I never know what …

I gave up trying any products that are on infomercials along time ago. However, one of my birthday presents from my husband was a set of Chamease cloths. I didn’t really think that they would work as well as they are showed to work on television. …

When I clean my dishes I hate using the chemical filled unnatural dish detergents to get them clean. Instead, I like to use the Earth Friendly Ultra Liquid Dishmate Natural Lavender Dish Soap instead. I like this dish soap because it actually helps me enjoy doing my dishes because …

I have these vanilla scented tea light candles that I just love. The thing is they come in their own glass tea light holder. So, they don’t really fit inside other candle holders designed for tea lights. I don’t like having them sit on a tabletop on their own. …

I bought a bottle of Method All Purpose Natural Surface Cleaning Spray for $30 online. Here is my review.
Method All Purpose Natural Surface Cleaning Spray is an all-purpose cleaner that claims to help you clean your house by eliminating different kinds of dirt. Just like other cleaners, it …

Two years ago, my husband and I purchased a Quadra-Fire Santa Fe pellet stove as a primary heat source in our small 860 sq ft single floor house. This decision was made after we sustained a carbon monoxide leak from our furnace.
During the past two years, we have …

When I started living alone, my mom gave me some of her housewares so I could have an easy start. Funny that she gave me this old iron which is Hanabishi D- Iron HI-83. I really don’t like to use this iron simply because it is quite heavy to …

I recently purchased one of those small battery operated leaf and lawn blowers made by the WORX Company. I’ve really found it helpful for small jobs around the yard. It is limited as far as how much time you get on one charge, but the battery charges very quickly and …

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 …

I don’t have any deep roasting pans in my home. I don’t know why, but I just never came around to purchasing one. Instead I end up purchasing the throw away pans. I wanted to make a large amount of chicken for some guests I was having over and …

I’m not sure if this product has a brand or not. However, rumors do say that Bic made the permanent match. The name of this product pretty much gives it away. It is a match that’s permanent. I think it would make more sense if I called it, “The …

I enjoy preparing and eating fondue, but have never found a small fondue pot that has worked effectively. I favor the fondue pot that you use with a small candle rather than the bulkier electric type, but the current generation seem to be flimsy and incredibly unreliable as far …

I have been using this Maharaja Whiteline mixer grinder for the last two years now without any need of service at all. We use the machine on a heavy load nearly all days of the week. We are very satisfied with its performance.
It was when our previous machine got …

If you have animals in the house this is a good product to have around. Our dogs occasionally have accidents (urine and throwup) in the house. During the summer the smell is really bad due to the weather being humid. That odor just hangs there and …

I only recently decided to start deodorizing my carpets. I try my best to keep my home smelling fresh and feel that the carpet was only bringing the room down. I know that cigarette smoke sticks and hated the fact that it was sticking to my carpet. I have …

Due to the state of things these days, I was looking for a cheap laundry detergent to use on my clothes. I didn’t know what I was looking for exactly, but saw a box of Sun laundry detergent. It was in the powdered form. I don’t usually use powdered …

I despite all kinds of insects. I think they’re disgusting and they make me cringe. I particularly dislike spiders, regardless of how small. I decided to give these devices a try because I do see the occasional small spider and some other tiny bugs and I had hoped if …

Once in awhile I find myself buying really dud products and this Oust Candle is no exception. I have always been a huge fan of Oust products, and have repeatedly bought their odor fighting sprays for my furniture and rugs as I have a dog and several cats. When …

I’m a huge fan of the NordicWare range of cookware so wasn’t at all surprised to receive several items for my birthday from various friends and relatives, including this beautiful Lemon Loaf Pan which I couldn’t wait to use as I enjoy making sweet or fruity loaves and the …

I was actually given this as a gift by my boyfriends mother and at first I thought it was the best thing ever. Little did I know that the more I used these pans the more the nonstick would actually chip off into my food. I felt horrible because …

Being a pet owner, I’m always looking for products to freshen my home. I came across Renuzit Caribbean Cooler Home Fragrance Spray by fate. A vacuum salesman gave it as a gift for listening to his sales speel.
This product is great. I immediately noticed the product was different than …

When I first moved to California, I noticed that everyone was buying gallons of water from the grocery store. I did some research and found out that tap water where I live is contaminated with lead and other harmful substances. Like everyone else, I went ahead and bought myself …

The Kimberley-clark duel toilet roll dispenser is the toilet roll dispenser of choice for my employer. We have around fifty toilets available to the staff at my work, and each cubicle is kitted out with its very own Kimberley-clark duel toilet roll dispenser. There are several things to note …

I saw the Dyson Air Multiplier and decided that is is a must have product. I first saw this product in a flyer somewhere and then took a look at it online. The Dyson Air Multiplier is a pretty cool concept. The Dyson Air Multiplier is a fan in …

I love this refrigerator for so many reasons. It is a great deal and works great. Kenmore has always been a good brand name , and this is another wonderful product from them.
We got this refrigerator for a little less than $800.00 from Sears. We looked at some more …

Product Name and Description: Black & Decker PowerPro MX250 Hand Mixer
This kitchen gadget is white in color and weighs approximately 3 lbs. It is compact and small. It comes with the spatula and wire beater attachment. The spatula works best in scraping bowls. It comes with 5 speed …

I recently purchased this toilet brush and I believe it’s a great buy. I purchased it from Wal-Mart for 21 dollars. The price is a bit expensive but I believe it’s well worth it. This was one of the more expensive brushes but I believe it’s …

You probably have seen all of those Mr. Clean Magic Eraser commercials where there is this big spot, that looks impossible to get out, is magically wiped away. So, does it really do that? Well, the commercial hooked me and I did buy some just to find …

Granted, I’m capable in the wood working arts, and I can turn out some fairly decent pieces that you’d think were purchased from a department store or a lawn and garden outlet. But in this case, we needed something right then and there. Specifically, we wanted a …

I purchased this set of measuring cups about a month ago and I have to say that these things are wonderful. They are sold on Amazon.com and I purchased them for 20 dollars. The price is a bit expensive but I believe they are well worth it. …

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 have this nasty habit of forgetting to put fabric softener in during the wash cycle or forgetting to put a fabric softener sheet in with the dryer, and I don’t realize I’ve missed this step until it’s too late and I’ve pulled out the clothes getting shocked with …

I got this queen sized sheet set at an Aafes exchange store. I’d like to point out that “Simply Perfect For The Home” is actually a brand name. Anyone who shops at U.S. millitary exchange stores is probably familiar with this brand name because they are the company that …

I am a professional seamstress. I have been sewing for probably 30 years. My mother owned a Singer. I learned on a Singer. I always considered Singer to be the best of the best. THE name in sewing. Well, unfortunately, that is no …

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, …

When my mom and dad married 25 years ago, they were able to have their own appliances when they move in together. I was a witness on the durability of a Standard Gas Stove. It was with us for years and it was more than 10 years that we …

My detergent powder though of a very good quality, sometimes irritated my sensitive skin resulting in rashes. Although this happened occasionally —“ I had kind of accepted it and treated it with medications till it got healed. But when I happened to come across —˜Green Wash Ball” which was …

A couple of years ago, I was living in a townhouse that had a 30-year-old furnace and absolutely no insulation. After receiving a heating bill for $400, I opted for Alliant Energy’s Budget plan.
Now that I’m in a house, I’m still trying to decide whether it’s worth it.
When I …