To preface this review I would like to say that I spend the entire summer living at a campground in the woods, which is where the bugs live!
I have tried many different bug repellents, from sprays such as Off to citronella candles and coils. Not much seemed to …

The best smelling candles that I have ever come into contact with are Home Interior candles if they say that it is baked apple pie scented when it is burning I guarantee it will smell like apple pie. The candles are a little high though, however if you burn …

I have owned a George Forman Grill with 5 interchangeable parts for around three years now and this product is absolutely great. The interchangeable pieces include a grill plate, steak plate, 2 different waffle plates and a shallow pan. The parts are easy to change and they are …

Before leaving Botswana, I sold a lot of our stuff to make the house removal lighter. One of those things which was gone was the sandwich maker. Although I still have one left here at home, I need an extra machine to use in another house where we will …

I use a lot of metal chairs on my deck and I like to make sure that they are protected from rust so these really do come in handy. I first purchased these a few months ago from K-Mart. When I found them I actually decided to purchase …

I use sponges a lot in the kitchen so I wanted something to make storage a bit easier. It can be a bit of a hassle when trying to store away wet sponges so I wanted something to eliminate the hassle. I was amazed when I found …

I found this phone to be a definite case of “You buy cheap, you get cheap junk”.
This waste of two hours from my paycheck comes with the typical cordless phone features. The memory stores up to 45 previous incoming calls, as well as 20 names in the phone directory. …

My bathroom had a way of just becoming stale smelling, if I was not careful to remember to spray something, or plug something in, light a candle…..until now! Now, we have Roller Fresh number 1 scented roller that hold the toilet paper!
Actually, I have very pretty brass fixtures in …

I purchased these pillows from Amazon for for forty dollars, and that was before shipping and handling charges, and I can’t believe that pillows from Walmart for three dollars are more comfortable than these expensive ones! I thought memory foam pillows were supposed to be real comfortable and high …

I wanted to give my stove a good scrub down. There were certain areas that had dirt and grease stuck on it. I wanted my stove to shine and be clear of the grime. I knew I was going to need some real scrubbing power and searched for the …

I love cleaners that smell good. Among my favorite cleaning smells is the smell of Pine Sol. However as most people know Pine Sol can be relatively expensive. It is for this reason that I switched to Extra Pine Cleaner. It is a $1.50 at my local Fred’s discount …

Sun laundry powder detergent really sucks! Yes it is cheap too buy but is it really worth it? Too me it is not worth it at all, this product sucks.
Sun laundry powder detergent doesn’t even have a good scent to it. A lot of laundry detergent makes your clothes …

We put up a pool a while back, one of the Intex 4′ deep pools that can be set up each summer and then taken down in the. The kids love it, and we all spend a lot of time in the pool during the summer. I …

Air wick has a nice device called the Freshmatic with the intention of making the air fresh and leaving the air with a nice scent. The scent is dispensed when a motion detector device picks up movement in front of it. To use the device, it must …

We got a Uniflame 295 Sq charcoal grill at Walmart, here in Fort Walton Beach yesterday. Me and my husband are so fond of grilling on our free time or just whenever we feel like doing it. We have a pool at the back yard so sometimes we swim …

I came across this bath sponge at Walgreens. Wow, jumbo is right. This sponge is huge. Way bigger than it needs to be. It’s almost to big for me to hold. I like the way they interwove two different colors of nylon mesh, though. That’s a more interesting look …

When we first purchased our pool, we didn’t think we needed a solar cover for it. The pool we have is one that we put up each summer and then take down when summer is over. Putting it up at the beginning of each summer takes only …

I purchased the Kenmore 10 cup food processor because it appeared to be a good product. Kenmore offers a ten year warranty on the motor which was a good feature to get us to buy the white model# 219103WH.
The very first time I used the food processor it …

This lamp was purchased to be a reading lamp that would not disturb people who were trying to watch TV. The living room in my home is such a multifunctional space that people are often working and playing at the same time.
I noticed in the store that it …

It is my belief that as far as kitchen knives go it is best to pay a little more for quality then to be cheap. I have plenty of Henckels cutlery and have always been very satisfied with the sharpness of the blades of this brand of knife and …

I got this on sale at Michael’s Crafts. I wanted it for displaying jewelry attractively, and protecting it from dust. I have so much vintage costume jewelry that I like but never wear, so I hoped this would be an alternative storage and display system. It didn’t look like …

If you are a coffee addict, the Hamilton Beach Brew Station is a must. Even though they are relatively short-lived (I’ve found this is true for all Brew Station models, not just the Deluxe), I wouldn’t use anything else for drip brewed coffee.
The advantages of the Brew Station …

When I split with my ex, he wanted to keep the crock-pot. That was fine with me because I had been wanting to get a new one anyway. That is what prompted me to go to Walmart in search for a better crock-pot than I had before. After looking …

I usually just use a bit of Mr Sheen on my shoes to get rid of marks and mud but about once a month I like to use a polish that will really nourish the leather, such as Clarks Premium Leather Cream. This is a pale yellow coloured …

I am trying to cost my costs and expenses, and that means buying a lot of generics. In this economy, I just do not know what else to do, I no longer eat meals away from home, I have started riding the public transportation aka bus when ever I …

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 …

I have been using the Cutting Knife with Red Plastic Handle by Inox for several months now. My experience with it has been very good and I would to share it with you please.
I like the fact that this knife is very useful for several purposes. I have found …

Joy is a dishwashing liquid advertised by the actor-comedian Michael V. in commercials at our country. It is manufactured and marketed by Procter & Gamble.
Before, we only use detergent bars for cleaning our plates but a doctor friend of my mother said that it isn’t advisable. We don’t …

I first stumbled across the Shark Steam Mop at Walmart. It looked pretty interesting. It was thirty- nine dollars.
I thought the idea was neat. Why haven’t I seen something like this before? It makes total sense. You can sanitize your floors, as well as clean them.
I took it home, …

The Creative Expressions Thanksgiving Party Bountiful Turkey Beverage Napkins retail for two dollars and ninety-nine cents. A total of twenty beverage napkins come in a pack. I used these napkins for one Thanksgiving in the past, but I won’t be buying them again for any Thanksgiving in the future. …

I love to bake! I don’t know what it is, but every since I became a mother I have found a passion for baking. I love baking pastries, breads, pies, cakes, cookies, etc. Whatever sweet I can create with my oven I will.
I recently have been getting into learning …

I’ve seen this product being advertised locally setting a bold claim that even the places with the nastiest odor can be freshened by this product (i.e. dilapidated comfort rooms and kitchen after-party). That is a bit of exaggeration really, as marketers do, you may eliminate the odor for a …

I bought a bottle of Shu Nu World Class Show Cleaner. And It only cost me about 10 bucks. I bought the stuff at a county fair. I really like this stuff because it makes your shoes look clean. That is why they call it Shu Nu. Shu Nu is …

This machine is one of the cutest humidifiers I have seen in a long time, formed in a rain drop shape. So I can use this cool mist humidifier in my living room and still keep a nice atmosphere which I love. I use a woodstove in the wintertime …

I just moved into a small one bedroom apartment that has very little carpet. I thought that this vacuum would be perfect. The product claims it works on carpets and bare floors. This was only half correct.
At first I thought that it was doing a pretty decent job …

These wipes are intended to clean the skin and hands. I do a lot of car repair work and I know from experience that it can be tough to remove grease and dirt from hands, and skin. I decided to give these a try and I have …

As the summer is quickly approaching and New York City is about to be drenched in stifling humid heat, my boyfriend and I wanted to beat the rush for fans and purchase one before hell broke loose and all local stores were out of them. We looked around at …

My favorite house wares item is the Pampered Chef Egg Slicer. This little gadget is such a handy tool to have around. I never really realized how often I used it until I bought it and had it in my drawer! This egg slicer is a small little gadget …

My mother bought this flat iron to replace the old brand we had which lasted for more than two decades. This brand is one of the cheapest of its kind at first it was good using it. It’s very light so when I iron my clothes its done with …

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 …

Sanding is not something that I do a lot of, but whenever I do, I know I can rely on this to get the task done. I purchased this Bosch from Lowe’s about a year ago, and although it wasn’t the cheapest, I feel like I got what …

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 …

Recently I was forced to purchase a new storm door for my home. My old door, an aluminum clad wood core storm door, had rotted out. By the time it was eight-years-old it was in such bad condition I had to get it replaced. I don’t know about you, …

I bought this appliance about 3 years ago from best buy and it’s been a nightmare from start to finish. I moved into an apartment that had an inbuilt space for a combination fridge and freezer. It had to be very specific in its dimensions, in this case, 59cm x …

I saw the Shark S3501 Steam Pocket Cleaner on an As Seen On TV commercial. I’ve been using one of those mops with a chemical spray option where a bottle is attached. Basically, when I want to disinfect something, I would pull the trigger and then wipe. The TV …

We use Bio d Toilet Cleaner to keep our toilet basin clean and fresh. In my opinion it works very well. We have the 5 litre size which is absolutely huge and has lasted for over a year. This size is a little difficult to pour …

I have been using this mounting tape for a few months now and I am amazed by how well it works. There are several different uses for this tape but I mainly uses for hanging things on the walls of my house and office. A 75 inch …

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 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 am not afraid to admit that I hate to iron my clothes, and not because I do not like to walk around wrinkle free but because of all the tedious steps that goes into ironing. I have to plug in the iron and wait for it to heat …