Buying a product that lasts for years is very unusual, especially if it is a product that you use every day. I bought Black and Decker Smart Grind coffee bean grinder about five years ago, not expecting to get more than a couple of years out of it, because …

Borax Natural Laundry Booster and multipurpose household cleaner have helped me to become a better home maker. I basically love keeping all the areas of my home —“ sparkling clean and so toiled really hard to remove all the dust and grime from various quarters of my home. But …

I had never made candy at home before and was looking at some recipes via the internet and saw that I would need to get a candy thermometer if I wanted to be 100% sure about the stage my candy has reached. There are a few stages when it …

I started working in a rather large corporation where there are about 5,000 employees. Assuming that half of them are women (I think more judging by what I saw), you can just imagine the number of people that use the common bathroom. I am a bit obsessive-compulsive about toilet …

When my (now) thirteen year old daughter was a baby she had extremely sensitive skin for a while, this meant doing her laundry separately to the rest of the families and using products designed to be more gentle than standard detergents. At the time this was basically swapping your …

Last weekend, we had a yard sale to clean out some things in both our house and in our shed. Among the items that we had available for sale were the various kiddy pools that we had accumulated for our daughters and, for whatever reason, decided not to use …

On a recent trip to town I popped in to Harris Scarfe to see their Manchester sale. It was there that I came across the Ramesses Supersoft Bamboo Cotton 400 Thread Count Sheet Set sheets. Bamboo cotton is softer than cotton as it also contains silk. The bamboo cotton …

For a long time I have been searching for an old-fashioned sponge mop for my mother. Most of today’s modern ‘new and improved’ sponge mops have devices that you pull and squeeze on. If you have arthritis in your hands, using these mops are almost impossible as the hands …

I love scents and my room could sometimes develop weird smells as time passes. My aunt brought us some household stuff, including a box of scented deodorizers. I was drawn to the lavender scent of this air freshener called Wanjia. Maybe I was growing sick of …

There is a great deal to be said about the Rowenta Advancer Iron which is Model Number DZ9080. I believe some persons will think that the Iron is a bit on the high-side as far as price; however, that said, it has a good deal of favorable features. …

We all need lightbulbs, and I’m sure that somewhere in our houses we all have at least one that needs replacing. But do we really look at what we put in there? You should - and this review is for the Lumiere 60 Watt Bayonet Cap Lightbulb.
First of all, …

I’m glad I found Green Works All Purpose Cleaner by Clorox. It has a nice light fresh scent and the packaging looks very appealing to the eye. It has a pretty daisy on it and the labels looks very Springtime like. I do not like to …

I must admit that I am normally a skeptic when it comes to purchasing things off of an informercial. I had seen a commercial for the Magic Bullet, which is suppose to be this ingenious system that cuts your cooking time and promises to do jobs in less than …

As a keen baker I dislike purchasing ready made cakes, simply because homemade always tastes best and I can easily control the ingredients. One thing I have always had trouble with however is Angel Food cake as I’ve never been able to find a pan which will allow …

If you are in the market for a house phone I believe this one is wonderful. I believe it’s a great buy. It’s sold online at Amazon.com and it’s priced at 69.95. You may initially believe that the price is a bit expensive compared to most …

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, …

I am always trying to find ways to make cleaning quicker and easier. Of course, you can’t beat good old’ fashioned elbow grease. However, it is nice to have something to help with quick clean ups. One product I have found to be very useful is …

This is a green color protective glove and made from rubber. I used this first time at my company when I had to open glue jar. The reason why our company requires us to use this glove is that it had good traction and good protection. About five years …

I have been using this product for about a year when I also started using a fairy bio washing powder. I used to have a different fabric softer in the past which is also good but I don’t like the strong scent it leaves on my clothes afterwards …

I really love the Glade candles that have come out in recent years. I love having candles in my house and as a smoker, I definitely need something around to mask the scent of the cigarettes. Previously I spent a lot of time buying smaller and larger candles that …

When my Tefal toaster and oven broke down, I had no choice but to get another one from the local shops. I wanted to get a similar type of appliance which had both a toaster and oven function but I could not find one. As I need a toaster …

I like to use fabric softener a lot. I have used many different varieties and Downy is one of my favorites. I think that my favorite Downy Fabric Softener is the Anti-Bacterial version. I buy this at Target because it seems to be the only place that I …

I have been burning scented candles in my house for years. I love how they fill the house with a warm aroma. There have been times, though, when I have accidentally left a candle unattended, or even gone to bed for the night with the candle still …

I was in the store to purchase some containers for food storage and I decided to purchase these. The main reason why I decided to purchase them is because they are manufactured by Rubbermaid. This is a well known brand, I own several other Rubbermaid products and …

Those who have read any of my reviews noticed that I always buy most of the stuff on discount. I have different products for my clothes to wash with and I use all kind of different softeners and detergents if I think they are good and if I find …

I needed to create a display board for the fair I will be selling my greeting cards at next Saturday. I have limited table space and wanted to come up with a good way to utilize the floor space for display so as to not take up table space. …

I’ve seen a lot of As Seen On TV products. They have a NuWave oven, a Flavorwave oven, and now a Halo Infared Oven. I have no idea what’s the difference between these. Since my friend already has a NuWave oven and a Flavorwave oven, I tested it out …

I was intrigued when I saw the first commercial for Bounty’s new paper towel product, Bounty with Dawn. I have been known to squirt some dish detergent on a paper towel to wash a few dishes, so it seemed like a convenient idea. I picked up a package the …

I developed pain and tension in my neck muscles during the day caused by a monitor stand set too high. I grew tired of taking ibuprofen pain relievers and was worried about the potential liver and stomach side effects of daily use. I especially felt like my neck was …

If you are looking for a small air purifier that packs a lot of punch in a small room then I can’t say enough good things about this one! I have to be sure to point out however, that the coverage of this is only for about a …

I went shopping with my mother last week and purchased a bottle of All Small and Mighty laundry detergent. Her statement was ?you buy detergent that small?. The small and mighty detergent is 3x concentrated so the detergent bottle itself is three times smaller. You get the same amount …

Lodges Cast Iron Skillets go way back in time. My dad, and grandmother both owned cast iron skillets, which is why I have had cast iron skillets for years. I own 3 skillets, small, medium and large. I don’t use them all the time. I have certain things I …

I found Terro Liquid Ant bait just when the ant infestation in my apartment was starting out. I’m stickler for keeping clean and the presence of ants meant that something was wrong in my house. But no amount of bleaching, cleaning and scrubbing deterred them. I was not about …

I was always complaining that my kitchen knives were too dull. My husband always said because I am left-handed he was afraid of me using a knife that was too sharp. However he purchased a Samurai Shark tool Sharpener. The name is perfect because it looks …

On December 31, 2008, I bought the XPower Powerpack Solar 400 from Canadian Tire at Canadian $179.99 plus tax because I wanted to go green and switch to solar power in the house if I could. Initially what caught my eye was a solar panel, which was on …

The ChefMate 12″ Non-stick Electric Skillet is one of the best all-purpose appliances to have if you are traveling and living in hotel rooms - or even roughing it by camping or RVing the country. You won’t need a “kitchenette” you will, of course need an electrical outlet …

I have always been a huge fan of Febreeze, and I use it often to freshen up our home, but when the new Glade Fabric Odor Eliminator became available and it was really cheap, I thought that I would give it a try and see if I thought anything …

If you have a dog or cat around the home, you know that they can wreak havoc on your carpets and upholstery, particularly if they like lounging on your sofa or bed. Unfortunately, our “best friends” leave their own special odor behind. Urine and feces smells linger, …

Water is needed to keep the body healthy and fit for a long period of time every day the doctor recommends 8-10 glass of pure water for keep the body healthy. in these modern era, where doctors recommend to boil the water before drinking but that too is …

Ok I admit I really like ice cream, I am 55 and I have always liked ice cream since I was a kid. My mother didn’t like sweet food so when I was younger I always thought that I would like sweet food less when I grew older but …

Better Homes and Gardens Seaside Garden 6 Piece Sofa Set
I needed new patio furniture and I wanted quality furniture that wasn’t going to cost me an arm and a leg. I found a nice set at Walmart from Better Home and Garden that would work perfectly in the area …

Dry Cleaner’s Secret Woolite Dry Clean at Home, Quick & Easy Dry Cleaning Cloths have saved our family hundreds of dollars over time. I was so happy when a product like this came out. This is the perfect solution to the dry-clean only clothes that need to …

I have tried 2 other washing powder brands (including a store brand) but I always come back to Skip. This washing powder for automatic machines outperforms other washing powders of the same kind. First, it makes my clothes clean and free of dirt and stains. Stubborn stains may persist …

I have a bit of dry room. It’s winter and the furnace is constantly going. I got the humidifier at BestBuy once again because I have the rewards card. I earn two points for every dollar spent. This humidifier costs $149.99 and it arrived roughly a week later.
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I really love this ice cream maker. I have owned this ice cream maker for a few years now and I have not had any problems out of it since I purchased it. I bought this ice cream maker for 40 dollars when I initially purchased. …

I have found myself on multiple occasions looking for a quick way to wipe things down in my home. I have two busy children and always have to run behind them wiping and cleaning. I recently have been using baby wipes to wipe things down and figured this was …

I really like my Culinare Safe Can opener. I always have trouble with can openers but this one was awesome. I like the fact that it is very safe to use. I do not need to worry about having rough edges on my cans nor worry …

I really like these boxes. They’re sturdy and stackable. And they seem to go on sale several times a year at Michaels. That’s good, because these are much more expensive than your typical shoe box type photo storage boxes. Unlike the shoe box type ones though, they come in …

There are many stores that I shop at when I visit the outlet mall in Tulalip, Washington. Most of them are clothing or shoes stores, but I also shop at probably the best kitchen store I have ever been to, called Calphalon Kitchen Outlet. When I first discovered this …

My family and I tend to buy lots of florescent and energy saving light bulbs as a means of finding ways to decrease our light bill, especially since electric bills seem to get higher and higher. Since we tend to be on a fairly low budget many times, it …