While I was shopping for items for my garden, I found a cute little garden marker to at Walmart for $19.50. It says “Welcome to my Garden”. It is plain and simple and perfect for a spot in my garden. This sign matched a few of the other things …

This is a really neat, stylish microwave.
I purchased it because I wanted a stainless steel microwave in my kitchen, and not too big as it was going on a worktop (dimensions are H28 x D38 x W46) I saw some alternatives, but the thing that swung it for me …

I often look for new household products that might do a better job than the one I already use. I found Gain Detergent at the grocery store and on a whim decided to give it a try. It is a name brand detergent that has been around as long …

I have multiple chemical sensitivities and I suffer from really bad nose bleeds whenever I smell paints with solvents. We have been in our house now for ten years and my Autistic son has pretty much trashed the house. So my husband and I are in the middle of …

I generally cook a lot and my house smells with all the spices I use in the kitchen. I am not very comfortable using scented candles as i have a toddler in the house and am concerned about his safety.So I ended up …

This fabric softener smells really good. It made my house smell good and my clothes smell good as well. My clothes even smelled really good after putting them in the dryer.
I didn’t see much of a difference with the clothes being soft, I think you have to use …

As a shoe collector, I have come across several kinds of shoes. From leather to plastic to suede to cloth, I think I have it all. And because shoes need maintenance, I have to make sure that I clean my shoes every now and then. Although I …

When it’s about to rain, sometimes I cannot help but getting visitors at home. And I don’t mean humans but cockroaches. Yes, whether I like it or not, they’re everywhere.
There was this small cockroach which got lost in my apartment. It was the only one and I don’t …

My wife has a fond love for tea. It’s a family thing when it comes to tea and I try to oblige when it comes to making her happy. Her old tea maker stop working months ago and so I figured I would try and find her something just …

This is the most latest one out in the newest Comfort range. 3 of the scents launched at the 1 time, and then this one appeared a couple of months ago. I use quite a lot of Comfort fabric softeners. The range is pretty good in my view.
This comes …

I am trying my very best to lose a couple of pounds and get me back on track with my activities, both at work and for personal reasons. I was set out to buy a mechanical weighing scale when my mom and I have sent the Camry brand available …

Kiwi kleen Fabric starch is a good starch .It helps easy ironing,standstiff clothes and above all good fragarance for clothes.What I liked more is that it removes creases of clothes while ironing.One thing that is important is to use this starch spray in a well ventilated …

When I was visiting my grandmother for a long time and my oil scent from Body Shop run out, I resorted to using air freshener in spray form. In the province, there is not Body Shop outlets here so I have to utilize what are available in the supermarket. …

I can get twenty-four of these plastic forks from Walgreens for just ninety-nine cents and while that might not seem like a lot of forks for that price, these forks are in fact heavy duty! I have found that I can use the same plastic fork, after its been …

I admit, as a consumer I had reservations about purchasing environmentally friendly products to clean my home. It is not that I do not want to make eco-friendly decisions, but I always assumed their “gentle” nature would not clean as well, and usually these products are more expensive. …

This great odor eliminator rarely does work when it comes to dogs or cats urinating on your carpet floor. I have used this quite a bit and it soaks things up pretty good, giving it a much more appealing smell than animal urine. I used to throw …

I don’t use Washing Up Liquid all that much as I have had a Dishwasher for many years, but we always have Washing up Liquid in the house as I do wash the odd thing, and also my husband uses this to wash his hands after doing work on …

With two days of camping on the horizon, I needed to pick up some bug spray for my family.
We had gone to this exact location the year before with my husband’s work. I remember the bugs being pretty bad.
With a lack of choices…unless I wanted to go to …

I bought Zwipes 7-Piece Microfiber Cleaning Kit for $10.34 online. Here is my review.
The kitchen towels measured 12″ x 16″ so they look pretty normal. In fact, they look pretty much the same as the other kitchen towels in the market, but at least they are easy …

Since I don’t have a dishwasher and have difficulty doing dishes the old fashioned manual way, I’m a big user of plastic cups. One of my favorites is Vibrants 16 Oz. Plastic Cups - Holiday which helps to brighten up the holiday season.
I tend to buy this product …

I purchased the Allsop Wheel Easy Wheelbarrow a couple years ago for a couple of reasons. First, I needed some way of hauling my leaves and grass clippings to the curb without a lot of backbreaking work. And, I have a limited amount of space in my shed so …

One night, my (then) fiance and I were making cookies, and we had nowhere to let them cool. We used newspapers, and that didn’t work so well (it actually stuck to the table) At the time, we were putting together our wedding registries, so we added two …

I purchased this adhesive a few months ago to repair the drawer of my dresser and it works very well. I have used it several times since and I have been really impressed with the results. It always works very well and it’s completely hassle …

Not everyone can afford to have good sets of couches and sofas in their rooms, especially when you are young. I don’t have enough space for big couches so I bought a futon instead. But it is hard to tell which futon will be good and which one will …

I purchased this blender over a year ago and it has worked very well. I have not had any problems with it. At the time I purchased this blender I paid 100 dollars for it and I believe that’s a bit expensive for a blender but I …

I remember that my mom used to use baking soda a lot when I was a child, and so when I first came across Arm & Hammer’s Liquid Laundry Detergent I decided that it might be worth giving it a try. I found it at on sale Wal-Mart for …

I do a lot of projects that sometimes require the removal of spray paint so this requires a really good spray paint remover. I have been using this Jasco product for a long time and I have to say that it works great. You certainly can’t go …

In my house, we’re in the habit of serving meals family style, that is the skillets and pots remain on the table. This allows everyone to help themselves and avoids traffic jams in our small kitchen. Only problem is at least one of the dishes go cold before I …

My brother purchased an EdenPURE Gen3 portable heater as a Christmas gift for my parents. Their house is a two story, 15 year old, wood and brick structure, with some 3000 square foot downstairs and another 1000 squarefoot upstairs. They already have central heat and air, electric, with an …

I was constantly trying to remove those awful labels from jars that I could later use for canning. I finally learned to soak them to soften the label. Then I would put on dish washing gloves. Under the hottest running water I could stand, I would …

The Boulder Holiday Print Ultra Strength Paper Towels can be purchased from ALDI Food Market stores for one dollar and twenty-nine cents. That’s a low price, especially considering seventy sheets come on a roll. The rolls are sold in single packs. Now the Boulder off brand isn’t quite as …

I have had the Toro 13 inch electric trimmer for 3 or 4 years now.
I like this trimmer because at 4.75 pounds it is lightweight and easy to use. If you have a small lawn you can plug it in and cut all of your grass with …

With all of the holiday rush going on right now, I was looking for something to help make my time spent cleaning more effective. What I was wanting was something that I could use for all the surfaces in my house, something that I could just toss into the …

Anchor one of the most trusted electronics accessories manufacture in India and is really used in most of the Indian homes. Anchor has been producing electrical products in India for centuries now and they are known for their impeccable quality products. They produce a varied range of products from …

The Scunci Steamer is a wonderful cleaning device. It’s affordable and comes in a storage bag along with several accessories. Using steam is an easy way to clean various items, and is great when cleaning the bathroom. The only thing I do not like about the Scunci Steamer is …

My kitchen sponge was beginning to become really raggedy and tattered. I needed a new sponge and went searching for one in my local dollar store. I found a two pack of sponges. They were the Brillo Basics No Scratch Scrub Sponges. The sponge was a little thinner than …

The original reason for me buying this product was its incredible value. A 500ml bottle for only R20. That is 200ml more than most leading liqud handwash brands.
I switch to liquid hand wash while I was at university. I was sharing a house with a room mate and realised …

The Galaxy Box Fan, is a good choice for a fan, but there are a few things to know about it.
Some fans just stir up air, and do nothing, this fan actually does work, and does cool the room, but has a lot of power, that when …

The Cuisinart Stainless Steel 4 Slice Toaster is effectively two 2 slice toasters in one appliance.
The toaster has a beautiful appearance. There are two sets of controls on the front for “each” toaster, and include buttons for defrosting, bagels, reheating and cancelling, as well as a dial to …

I have used several other brands of tape and I would certainly have to say that this one works the best. The only criticism that I would have about this tape would be the price. I usually pay 5 dollars for it which is a bit higher …

KitchenAid KSB560 5-Speed Blender. This blender does an awesome job, but boy is this thing really, really loud. However I don’t mind if, I don’t ever use it when people are sleeping so it doesn’t really matter is all honesty! I mean I may be a biased because almost …

Being a mom, I firmly believe in buying the bargain brand whenever possible. This is especially true for paper towels because my kids seem to constantly be pulling at the paper towel roll and I go through at least one roll every couple of days. However, I was in …

I have no toaster here at this house because I left the old one I had because of the incompatibility of plugs. That was the only reason why I left it in Africa but otherwise I was pretty satisfied with its performance and durability. I did not have a …

This past Saturday, my wife and I really wanted to make chicken on our grill. But, the weather refused to cooperate and I ended up having to make dinner indoors instead.
I was just going to bake the chicken in the oven. But, my wife reminded me of the Hamilton …

Lately i have been worried about health of my family because there have been some health related issues due to drinking water supplied in the society. The township is on outskirts of the city and No river water is supplied here. we are entirely depend for our water needs …

When I moved into my apartment, the previous tenants had left the bathtub quite a mess. In order to get the bathtub and toilet clean, I needed something strong. I had tried cleansing scrubs before such as Ajax on tubs and decided that it was too harsh to use. …

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 hate when my house has odors or smells. I like my home to smell clean and fresh always. It can be especially embarrassing if you have company and there is a stench in your home. I’ve always been an incense kind of gal, but my husband absolutely loathes …

I love the look of wooden trays and platters, so this wooden herb bowl with mezzaluna from Uncommon Goods fit right in with my taste and kitchen items. I am not a fan of knives. I have cut myself with them so many times, even after taking a couple …

Shifting into new house has always been an exciting job for me. Getting familiar with a new area, new experiences, new people, new close by restaurants and new day to day routine are the factors that make me more enthusiastic when changing accommodation. However, the worst part about changing …