It has been so hot around here lately. The temperatures have been almost unbearable. When I couldn’t stand the heat any longer, I went searching through my house to find a fan that wasn’t in use so I could put it next to my desk. I …

Kitchen chimney has become a sort of necessity these days. The burgeoning pollution problem equipped with becoming a bit more caution about the health of my wife compelled me to buy a chimney for my own kitchen.
I thought to do some research before getting on one. And, after visiting …

Like many houses we suffer from an ant problem each spring. I also have children and pets in the home and am very nervous about using a harsh chemical to kill off my ants. Before I purchased the Terro Liquid Ant Killer I tried the …

Anyone who is constantly washing dishes knows that all dish detergents are not equal in quality. Though I have never had a problem purchasing an inexpensive dish detergent, I do not like to purchase low quality dish detergent. On one occasion, I purchased the Shurfine Lemon Fresh Dish Detergent …

This product is wonderful! I have pets and I have carpet near my back door, so obviously, when I open the door to let them in, the first place they run is all over the carpet. My carpets are always left with mud or dirt on them. Then the …

Are you tired of searching for cleaning supplies that do not have a chemical smell to them, causing you to choke and suffer with from the terrible chemical smell? They only products that you can find anymore are the cleaning supplies that either do not work that great, or …

We were shopping at Lowes in White Marsh, MD an we decided to replace one of the ceiling fans that we have in our kitchen. I purchased a Harbor Breeze 42″ Calera Ceiling Fan that was Energy Star compliant. I have become a big fan of energy …

I like the Yankee Candle Candle range. Although they are quite expensive, I think that in some way they are worth the money as the scents are always so nice and they tend to last a good length of time as well, so perhaps it is worth spending that …

I am always cold, especially at night even though I have a down blanket, two quilts, and three other blankets. I got the WestPoint Home bed warmer for my birthday last year, and I use it every night! All you do is put it over your mattress, underneath your …

I love Egg Mc Muffins, just not getting to McDonald’s before they end breakfast for the day. So when I saw the Egg& Muffin toaster by Back to Basics, I knew I had to give it a try! As an added bonus, this cute and versatile appliance …

I’ve bought this gel a few months ago although I didn’t need it immediately but it was on a discount and when I see that something is on discount I always buy it. Usually this gel costs more than 1,50 Euro but I actually got it for 80 Euro …

I have always been put off buying De Icer for my Car as my husband said that the stuff wasn’t good for Cars. He always stated that all that is in the Can is basically water with lots of Salt and Chemicals and given time this would eat away …

I was in need of something to protect my walls after they were replaced and I decided to go with these. I have owned several other brands that are similar to these but these are certainly the most effective types that I have used. They work very …

I really try to keep my house as clean as possible, so I like to vacuum my floors once a day to keep up with the days wear. And my last vacuum’s motor actually burned out after six months use. I’ve never had that happen before ever in a vacuum …

I am one of those people who cannot have a great day without a cup of hot, tasty coffee. Unfortunately my last coffee maker decided to kick the bucket without giving me any notice which left me scrambling to find a new coffee maker.
I wanted a coffee maker that …

Mosquitoes are a menace especially during rainy reason and without a good mosquito repellant it isn’t possible to sleep but the mosquito coils are choking because of the pollution the smoke creates and so I was trying for something different. I saw this Odonil Mosquito Repellant cream in a …

Because I have a day care in my home, and I have two babies here during the day, I have tried to keep my home as child-proof as possible. Once the older baby was able to get around and open drawers, cupboards, closets, and other things around the …

Jenn Air cooktops have been a favorite of downdraft users for a very long time. This one model, JGD8430AD, has much to offer and fits into a standard sized surface unit (30 inches).
This model offers 4 burners that are sealed, so that nothing gets under the surface unit. There …

I love using non-stick cookware. In fact I don’t think I would ever want to cook on any other cookware as I have gotten 3o used to the ease of cooking on non-stick pans. But then not all non-stick cook wares are the same.
The non-sticks that I had …

Like many professional adults I am required to have nice work clothes that are clean and smartly pressed every morning. Due to this fact I always try to iron my clothes the night before my day that way I do not have to rush needlessly around the next …

I went on a health kick and decided to buy a whole bunch of produce. I bought strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, bananas, cherries, oranges, plums and also some vegetables like onions, cucumber, cilantro, garlic and a few others. I’d seen the commercial for these Debbie Meyer green bags and thought …

Aluminum Foil is something that can really be important in the kitchen. I know I have multiple uses for it and I’m sure I am not the only one. I am really picky about the type of aluminum foil I use. It is never as good as the aluminum …

I purchased a counter-top Emerson Professional Series MW8115 SS Microwave oven it was black with a stainless steel handle and sides. Appearance wise this microwave is quite appealing and seems to go well with most other appliances regardless of color.
I have owned this microwave for a little over …

I bought Pampered Chef Cutting Edge Apple Wedger at a Pampered Chef party, to replace my old “no-name” apple cutter & corer that had fallen apart. The apple wedger was $11.50, which is a bit expensive, but I figured it was probably worth the money since it was made …

For many years, I’ve been using Clorox regular bleach to clean my house and most especially the bathroom. This Clorox helps clean and kills germs that cause illness to my family. When I clean the bathroom I mix a 15 ml of Clorox into a powder soap and let …

This sold under the Lancaster/Airworks name. Normally available for $25-30 dollars.
I’ve had the unit for a couple years now and for it’s small size it pumps out the heat. With a ceramic element, the heat is almost instantaneous from the moment you plug it in.
The controls are very …

Talk about a smell I absolutely love! Bath and Body Works holiday scent of Winter Candy Apple is something I could smell all day and still not be sick of!
The candle comes in the largest size with 3-wicks in a glass casing and is approximately $20 CAN.
Whenever I …

I need to understand a few things when it comes to blenders and juicers and the one thing that I need to know is how do you know if you have a dud or not? I had to learn this on my own because no one would teach me …

I have found these freezer bags to be very fragile. They tear pretty easily, like when I’m opening one or putting something in the freezer bag. They split even when I think I’m being relatively gentle with them. At times, I’ve attempted to “double” the freezer bag by putting …

Since I have no access to Body Shop’s Home Fragrance Oils, I decided to purchase air freshener spray. I stopped at one of the local stores which sells imported products. Of all the fragrance that were available, I picked “Lavender and Chamomile”. I really thought that this is a good …

We have one room in our home that always seems cold. Finally, I decided the solution would be to buy a small heater for the cold winter months. I went to The Bargain Shop and purchased the Home Exclusives Portable Ceramic Heater for just $29.99CDN plus tax.
To be perfectly …

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. …

When I’m at my computer desk it’s always difficult to find a place to put my phone. I have always tried to avoid putting it on my desk to avoid scratches. I purchased this desk phone holder and few months ago and it’s spectacular because …

As I I live with the other ten girls in one condo, so I have to share the bathroom with the other 5 girls. Thus, it kind of disaster if we are not cleaning the bathroom in one single week. Since we are that busy people, so we clean …

Kwik ‘n Fresh Aluminum Foil is not a product that lives up to the quality aluminum foil that is made by Reynolds. It’s an off-brand that unfortunately is also off when it comes to mimicking the quality that Reynolds Aluminum Foil is known for. One of the major reasons …

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 …

Today I would like to share my opinion on the George Foreman GR38SIL grill, we purchased this grill because the infomercial’s on television appealed to my wife and I. We liked the size about one foot wide, by one and a half feet in length, and also the steel …

When I was not trained how to correctly bleach my clothes, I was puzzled where did the orange stains came from. Generally, I send my clothes to the laundry shop but I retain some like my expensive, high-end brands such as Calvin Klein or those brands which are naturally …

If you’re like me and still purchase potato chips that come in a bag as opposed to a can, then you know if you let an open bag of potato chips sit for too long, they’ll start to go stale. Putting a rubber band around the bag or even …

Our kitchen trash container is the normal thirteen gallon capacity size. Like other families, we go through a lot of trash. The trash can in our kitchen is located in its own cabinet and pulls out for reaching ease. We have tried lots of different kinds …

I was at a friend’s house a few weeks ago and she was making homemade toilet bombs from a recipe that she saw online. I thought it was really cool, and I thought it might be fun project for my kids to do. I hoped it would be a cool …

I bought my Coleman MicroPacker Compact Battery Lantern a few years ago mainly because of common power outages where I was living. Like many things, there are both good qualities and bad qualities of this lantern. However, there are more good things about this lantern than there are bad. …

The Works Tub & Shower Cleaner is one of my favorite household cleaning products. No, I am not one of those women who *love* to clean; I do it because it needs to be done, and I presently cannot afford a maid. However, this tub and shower cleaner works …

I count on chemical cleaners to scrub out dirt. When I think of dirt I think of pathogens, not just removing superficial grime, so cleaning is as much about disinfecting as keeping things spotless. But dealing with stains is a matter not entirely solved by chemical cleaners, …

I saw this product being advertised on the As seen on TV Ads and really need to organize our shoes. We don’t have many so I thought I would get one.
When it came I was a little iffy because of the material it was made of. …

The Cuisinart DCC1150BK Programmable Thermal Coffee Maker is one of those coffee makers with a lot of features. The price of this coffee maker is $39.99. Comparing this price with the features this coffee maker, this coffee maker is worth it. The features of this coffee maker include a …

I do my own laundry. I like to be treated as royalty in my own castle, but I’m a slave when it comes to washing my own clothes. I don’t always have the time, or the willingness to go over it every week. However, not doing …

The Beistle Happy Valentine’s Day Door Cover measures approximately five foot in length and I think I paid under five dollars for it a couple of years ago. It’s still available for purchase today. I’ve owned mine now for a good few years and the Valentine’s door cover is …

I am not the one to use liquid fabric softeners often. I like to use the sheets with my laundry when I do use fabric softener. I went out to do my shopping and was purchasing everything I needed to do laundry. They didn’t have the regular sheet softener …

This range of pans from Tefal goes just that bit further in their usefulness. I have always thought Tefal to be a very good non stick pan, whatever the range. The Ingenio range is not only perfect for cooking but a very good storage solution.
I have been a caravaner …