Housewares Reviews
Downy Passion Fabric Conditioner
Downy Passion is the newest variant of Downy and it is my favorite. I have also already tried other brands but nothing beats Downy Passion for me. I cannot say it’s the best out of all the Downy variants but this is the one I like the most. I …
Stanley 6-Inch MaxSteel Adjustable Wrench
This thing is fantastic and I don’t believe it could have been designed any better. First let me say that I own several Stanley made tools and they are some of the best that I have owned. I purchased this from Wal-Mart about a year ago. …
InterDesign Power Lock Ultra Soap Dish
I got this soap dish when I was making my own soap and needed a dish that would hold really large bars. This one definitely held a “hefty” bar of soap as advertised but it definitely had its qualms too.
Just to give an idea of how large of …
MTR palaw tastemaker
Who does not want to make their life easier? Even I wish to make my life easy and very simple to live. Especially in case of cooking I have this idea. And that is why I use the MTR Palaw tastemaker, which is available very easily …
Slap Chop Vegtable Chopper
I know it’s gimmicky, but keeping with my try everything and review it style of living, I bought myself a Slap Chop. I found it in an online search for $19.98, the shipping was a little over five dollars and I’m kicking myself for not checking at Walgreens …
Rust-Oleum Frosted Glass
I was looking for a way to prevent frost build up on my house windows so I decided to give this a try. I was amazed at how well it works because it works so much better than I initially expected. It’s sold in an 11 ounce …
Polar Insulated Water Bottle
I use this bottle a lot when doing outdoor activities and I can say that it really does come in handy. It holds a lot of water and it’s easy to carry around which are a few of the reasons why I love it. I purchased …
Bissell Carpet Cleaner
Remember the days that you would have to scrub and mop the carpets to get a carpet shampoo to work well? Those days are long gone. The Bissell Carpet Cleaner is a self-cleaning foam that easily sprays out of the can. Having pets in our home, …
Yankee Pellet Stove
I purchased a Yankee Pellet Stove 5 years ago as an alternative for heating my home due to high oil prices. I payed roughly $3,200 for the stove. My first winter in my large victorian home cost me roughly $5,500 in oil to heat. …
Glade Hawaiian Breeze room air freshener
Glade Hawaiian Breeze is an aersol spray that is a room air freshener. I like this product because it has a light tropical smell.
It is very reasonably priced at about 1.59 per can. I think I got this aerosol at an off price store however. I haven’t priced it …
Harpic Toilet Cleaner
Harpic Toilet cleaner the best disinfectant which just doesn’t make the toilet clean but also gives it a pleasant fragrance. We run a shop at the center of the town and our house is attached to the shop. Being a very small place most people come to the …
Pocketed Suntanner Lounge Mattress
We have a small pool in our back yard, and I was recently in need of a couple rafts for myself, my husband, and the kids. The rafts we had used last year were no longer usable, mostly because they had gotten holes in them throughout the course …
Wilton UB3 Stackable Cooling Racks
This is a real nifty kitchen item to have around the holidays or when we have lots of company. When pans of cookies, pies or biscuits are going in and out of the oven, this item helps to reduce counter clutter by allowing up to three rectangular, square or …
Bissell Cleanview Helix 82HI Vacuum Cleaner
I have always been a Dyson owner. I lugged that heavy machine around telling myself that it had to be good because of how much I paid for it! Quite frankly, I was never that thrilled with it. When I needed to buy a new vacuum …
Sinclair ASH-09AQ air conditioner queen
We have two of these air conditioners, one in each room of the apartment we rent during the summer. Tooday it is really difficult to rent an apartment without air conditioning so we decided to install it 3 years ago. We are really pleased with this product because it …
Quick Bond Precision Scrapbook Adhesive
I bought the Quick Bond Precision Scrapbook Adhesive, from a craft store a couple of years ago. It doesn’t say who made it, but as the instructions are in Spanish and English I believe it to be an American product.
This Adhesive or glue, is actually a glue pen. It …
Hot Spring Spa
We are loyal Hot Spring Spa customers. We have owned Hot Spring Spas for about twenty years. My husband loves his spa, and uses it faithfully every evening. The Hot Spring Spa we currently own is over fifteen years old, and it is going strong. One …
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 …
5-Seat Comfort Line Portable Spa
I had always wanted a hot tub in the back yard, but my husband was against it. He didn’t want to deal with the upkeep or the expense. I understood his point, so I let the topic die down for several years until we were at a …
Weber Flame Outdoor Gas Fireplace
The Weber Flame outdoor gas fire place can be found at walmart.com, and is a great buy for those who like to hang outside on their patio’s at night. We got it becuase we like to sit outside and just realx after we have finished barbeque. It …
Presto 05443 CoolDaddy Deep Fryer
I wish to tell you about my Presto 05443 CoolDaddy Deep Fryer. This fryer includes a large fry basket with a handle attachment which makes it easy to lift my food from the oil and let the excess grease drain off. The oil pan comes off for …
Dyson DC17 Absolute Cyclonic Upright Vacuum Cleaner
I had always wanted one of these Dyson cyclone vacuums. I like to clean and having a nice clean carpet is the biggest pet peeve of all for me. I probably vacuum every single day because I hate having anything at all on my floors. And when you have …
Scotch Brite Heavy-Duty Household Gloves
After two months of continuous renovation, I have learned a thing or two about cleaning house after a big flood. Because my hands were continuously immersed in water, they gradually became wrinkled and it looked like an old woman’s hands. I finally succumbed to vanity and bought gloves (old …
Koolatron Travel Saver Cooler
I use this cooler a lot when I travel and it really does come in handy. It cools very well and it’s very effective. I purchased it from K-Mart and I paid 120 dollars for it. The price is expensive compared to most others but this …
LG 24″ Dishwasher Model LDF7551ST
My fiance purchased the LG 24” LDF7551ST dishwasher during our kitchen remodel. We previously had no dishwasher at all, so I was very excited for the dishwasher to be installed and working since I hate washing dishes more than any other household chore.
He did the installation on his …
Lodge Pro Cast Iron Griddle
After discovering the joys of cast-iron cooking with my new Lodge Dutch Oven, I decided the next logical step was to get a true cast-iron griddle. I chose this Lodge Pro Cast-Iron Griddle, which is a reversible griddle and grill designed to fit over two burners on a standard …
Martha Stewart Glitter in Aquamarine Crystal
I really enjoy doing all kinds of paper crafts, and I have always been intrigued by Martha Stewart’s glitters because it seems like you could do so many things with them. I have seen her television show a couple times and she uses them
on all her craft projects so …
Sunbeam Soft white Bulbs
According to the product package the bulbs are guaranteed to operate a minimum of 1,500 hours. Not to be surprised but they didn’t last a week. They were used as the box suggests as regular use. My regular use equaled about two hundred hours.
I bought a pack of …
Albatross Toilet Deodorizer
Albatross Toilet Deodorizer is such a wonderful product. It gives a sweet smelling and long lasting scent to your toilets. i personally love the strawberry and lemon scent. You can be assured that your toilet smells wonderful all throughout the day. A pack lasts about a whole week and …
Heat Stream 1000 portable heater
Heat Stream 1000 is a small and powerful portable space heater. I have no idea who made it, but I am using one that was loaned to me when my furnace malfunctioned. Now that my furnace is working properly, I am still using this older model little heater to …
Legitim chopping board by Ikea
My family was always against chopping boards made of plastic, so when I was still living at home we always had wooden chopping boards. I remember my mother owned one plastic chopping board but nobody ever used it except me, and even when I did use it if any member …
MUkitchen Microfiber Dishtowel
I was so glad when I found this dishtowel because this thing is amazing. I am not someone that enjoys washing dishes so I’m always looking for ways to make it easier. I have been using this for about a month and I can say …
World Market Professional Aluminum Skillet, 10 Inch Size
I bought this skillet because it was on sale for ten dollars and I needed a new pan. I didn’t expect to like it so much. I think I was thrown off by how light it felt in my hands. Actually, I think it felt light to me because …
Dollar Tree Plastic Storage Boxes With Lid
I have always considered myself kind of a pack rat. I have a hard time keeping things and closets neat and orderly. I wanted to get my house straitened out and decided to purchase some plastic storage boxes with lids at a local Dollar Tree. They were not very …
Black Kenmore 22.1 cu. ft Top Freezer Refrigerator (6937)
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 …
Bajaj Majestic ICX 6 Induction Cook Top
Bajaj Majestic ICX 6 WOV Induction Cook Top is quite a good product. I am using it since five months without any overt or covert problems. The cook top is delivering what it had promised. Moreover, the cost is not much —“ just Rs. 3200 ($61 approx). I bought …
Method Hand Sanitizer Green Tea + Aloe
I always prefer to use soap and water to clean my hands, however sometimes it’s just not available and another method needs to be used to disinfect. I have tried all different kinds of hand sanitizers and Method Brand is probably my favorite.
A lot of times sanitizers can …
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 …
Ajax Lemon Dish Liquid
Recently I have been becoming more particular with my dish liquid choices. I have run into a few dish liquids that have really disappointed me and want to avoid that situation. I love Ajax dish detergents and decided to purchase the Ajax Lemon Dish Liquid. It is not my …
Airwick 2 in 1 Fresh Water Aerosol Spray
I like to try to fight off odors as best I know how around my house. It is not always easy for me, considering that my husband and I smoke in the house on occasion and because my trash can get smelly due to dirty diapers. I was …
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 …
Man made stone Kitchen countertop
During the home renovation, I did the kitchen renovation and the countertop that my contractor recommended was the Man made stone kitchen countertop. The color was my choice and the countertop shade (black with white and grey mosaic design) was selected based on the shade of the …
E-Cloth Dusting Cloths (Two Pack) (Product Item Number: 201033-DC2)
The E-Cloth Dusting Cloths come two to a pack for just under ten dollars. I used to use these cloths for dusting purposes, obviously, since that’s what they’re designed for. I no longer buy them though since I came across the Evriholder Fanny Furniture Dusting and Polishing Glove. I …
Downy Antibac
Everytime I wash clothes and other fabrics, I make sure that I use the right fabric conditioner to soften them. I have used several brands in the past but when I learned about Downy Antibac, I shift brand immediately.
I changed brand …
Original Sun Powdered Laundry Detergent
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 …
Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Natural Cleaning Products
Mrs. Meyers line of cleaning products do what they promise in that they provide you with a non toxic product that does actually clean your home and leaves it smelling fresh. I would recommend some but not all of the products, however.
The Dishwashing Liquid - At $4.99, this …
Skip powder detergent
A few months ago, after running out of detergent at home, I decided to buy Skip powder detergent to give it a try. I have seen the TV commercials of this brand many times, but I still hadn’t decided to try it.
The first good thing that I noticed is …
Vanish Stain Remover Powder
I am a great fan of the Crystal White stain remover by Vanish but I have never bothered much with stain removers for colored clothing as I usually just dab some concentrated washing up liquid on those which works OK. But I thought I would try this seeing …
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