Housewares Reviews
Mighty Bond Instant Glue
Mighty Bond instant glue is a type of an adhesive that almost works on all surfaces. It works really well and sticks permanently. I have tried using it even on an earring that was broken and it did it’s job properly. The problem with it’s tube is the fact …
Pine Sol Original Cleaner
Growing up in my mothers home, pine sol was a cleaner that was used quite often. I haven’t used it in quite a few years and wanted to try it out again. I couldn’t really remember its cleaning power, but I did remember the scent. I purchased a bottle …
Oxiclean
I had been doing laundry one day when I suddenly noticed I was out of colored bleach. Being in a hurry I spotted the bucket of oxiclean and thought, why not? I put two scoops in the washer with the detergent and told myself it should work somewhat. After …
Empire Quartz Tower Heater #04063
I was disappointed after purchasing this heater. Not only did it not end up meeting it’s on advertised standards, but it literally was a big box full of disappointment. The size was not an issue at all it was really good, however the thing that got me was the …
Great Grips Doorknob Grips
I decided to add these to my door knobs because they are sort of old and they can be hard twist. These really do help out a lot and they make opening doors a lot easier in my opinion. I purchased these from Lowe’s. I have …
Bio-D Nappy Fresh
I have recently been using Bio-D Nappy Fresh as a general stain removing product. I’m a mum-to-be so have no used nappies to wash as yet but will be using washable nappies so this product should be a godsend.
It works well as a natural, ethical stain …
Kyowa Rice Box Rice Dispenser, K-500
As water dispensers are for storage of potable water, so do rice dispensers in safekeeping grains of rice. Back in the days, the storage space designated for keeping rice was unsafe. Rice seemed to draw mice to that corner, no matter how tight the measures we implemented …
Wilton Cookie Press
I remember when I was a little girl my mother would make cookie press cookies every year at Christmas. Why did she not make them more often I wondered? The cookies were so good and pretty. Now I know why. THey are a pain in …
Good Sense 30 Gallon Trash Bags
Kitchen trash cans can be hard to fill with the right bag. I like trash bags that are tough and durable but don’t break the bank. I purchased a box of Good Sense 30 gallon trash bas. The box came with 8 bags and cost me only one dollar. …
Shark Full Size Bagless Pet Care Vacuum
Man when it comes to my home I really like to keep it clean, love the way it makes my house look when I vacuum. I have to have something to release my anger and vacuuming is one of the ways I do it. Know it sounds crazy …
Godrej Black HIT Mosquito Repellent Spray
I have recently used Godrej Black HIT Mosquito repellent spray. I decided to try it after the ineffectiveness of the liquid mosquito repellent coupled with high incidence of dengue cases in my locality. I have never been comfortable in using a spray like HIT. I am seeing its advertisement …
Vibrants 16 Oz. Plastic Cups - Holiday
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 …
Dirt Devil vision wide glide 12 amp with motor guard
This review is for the Dirt Devil vision wide glide 12 amp with motor guard wide 15″ nozzle. This was the worst vacuum cleaner I have ever used. This came with a small attachment that you can use to clean furniture or stairs. It uses a sort of momentum …
Pacific Bay Solar Flickering Torch-Set of Two
I decided to look out for solar tiki torches that I’ve noticed popping up around my neighborhood when I go on evening walks. I have always loved the iconic image of tiki torches. They just say summer to me. But, I must confess I’ve never bought the real ones …
X-terminator Termite Eradicating Powder Non-toxic
I have little to no knowledge pertaining termite infestation. I have never dealt with such bizarre problems as far as household matters are concerned. Termites, little did I know, could have the potential to destroy property, without the owner’s conscious consent, of course. Once these spawns …
Crock-Pot Chrome Touchscreen Slow Cooker
I have loved my mother’s slow cooker for a long time, because her meals taste wonderful and she loves the convenience of this method of cooking; being able to put on a meal early in the day and forget about it until dinner time is a time-saver. I also …
Rival 0.7 cubic ft Digital Microwave Oven
I have been without a microwave for so long that I forget it is there. I am used to having to let frozen food thaw out in the fridge overnight. I got the Rival Microwave for Christmas and use it to heat up my coffee and make popcorn but …
LTD 481387-9MZF Magnetic Frames, 18 piece set
I was introduced to this frame set years ago when I saw them displaying pictures on her fridge. Now I am on my second set of these magnetic frames, and I love them! These frames are perfect for displaying pictures on the fridge since they are clear, …
NordicWare Microwave Bacon & Eggs Breakfast Set
I was given this NordicWare Microwave Bacon & Eggs Breakfast Set when a friend decided against it after being told she needed to reduce her cholesterol. I cook for my large family so like to utilise the microwave to make my life easier, this set makes fast work of …
Troy-Bilt Pony Lawn Tractor
I bought the Troy-Bilt Pony lawn tractor/mower when my ten year old Murray finally gave up the ghost, so it was a necessity. My neighbor had bought the Bronco model which had a ton of features that made it a very desirable unit to own. However, I …
Anchor Hocking Presence - 2 Piece Chip and Dip Set
I love to entertain my friends when they come over to our house. I always hold dinner at our place weekly. Thus I am always trying to impress them with our cooking and of course our serving set. One of the set that I truly love is Anchor Hocking …
Ada Purejoy Laundry Detergent
Although I was not the one who bought this product, I guess it must
have been cheap since things were quite hard when we bought it; and I don’t recall ever seeing or hearing of this product. Nevertheless,
something about the way the bag was designed attracted me to it and …
Fabreze Fabric Freshner
When I first heard of Febreze, I wasn’t too impressed by the product. Of course the commercials were very clever and for the most part very cute, but after watching it play on the TV forever and an age, and also hearing all my friends yap about it, I was …
Keurig Special Edition Home Brewing System
Contrary to popular belief embedded in us by an annoying jingle, the best part of waking up is not necessarily Folger’s in our cups, but what ever kind of coffee we prefer on a per cup basis. That is exactly what one will find with the Keurig Special Edition …
Alpine Innovations Spudz Microfiber Cloth
I have not bought microfiber cloths before, though I have long thought of buying them because I read that they were really good rags in the kitchen due to their versatility. I finally bought Alpine Innovations Spudz Microfiber Cloth after a long time of thinking about it, and they turned …
KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
I’ve been married for almost 25 years and in all that time, I’ve always owned a hand mixer in one brand or another. Not having been much of a baker in the past and being busy raising my kids, I was fairly content with this.
Well, my kids have …
Cuisinart DLC- 10S Pro Classic 7- Cup Food Processor
The food processor has become an integral part of today’s kitchen just because of its quality of speeding up lot of jobs which includes slicing, chopping, shredding, mixing and also kneading dough. I wanted to have one that has different bowls so that I can do as much variety …
Satin Soft Springtime Fresh Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets
One of the best things about doing laundry is smelling just how clean and fresh the clothes smell after coming out of the dryer. I’m sure for those allergic and sensitive to the scents of fabric softeners, that’s not the case, but for me, I enjoy the scent and …
Maples Clock Oval Double Bell Melody Alarm Clock
I have a lot of alarm clocks but it seems there always seems to be a problem figuring out how to keep them set. I know that I set them right, but it seems that the power always goes out and knocks the alarm completely off kilter. I figured …
Wear/ever 13″ 30cm frying pan
I have the largest collection of frying pans and cook wear of everyone that I know. I can’t help myself. If I had to sit down and tell you my favourite frying pan that would be touch. I have two very favorite ones. One of them is a Wear/ever …
G.E. Hydowave: Top Loading Washing Machine
I have recently had to get a new washing machine. Mine was about 15 years old and had just about had it. I decided to go with an Energy Star rated product because I have become increasingly aware about the environment. At the same time I did want to …
Heavy Magic Starch
I grew up using starch to iron my clothes. As I got older, it seemed I no longer needed or wanted to use starch. I was more of a steam will do it type of person. Only recently have I decided to bring starch back into me and my …
Swiffer WetJet Floor Cleaning Mop
I have been a loyal Swiffer WetJet user for many years. I got the original mop shortly after it came out and it finally just started to leak years and years later. I just purchased a new one and it’s even better than the original. They …
Electrasol 2in1 Gel, Green Apple Automatic Dishwasher Detergent
I was planning to buy dishwasher detergent as well as a rinse agent such as Jet-Dry last week but decided to try this 2-in-1 option instead.
I noticed the Green Apple scented one too and love that scent so I was sold.
I’m fairly pleased with this product with a few …
Febreze Candles - Pumpkin Harvest & Fall
“Pumpkin Harvest & Fall” is a Febreze candle product, part of the Febreze candle line. This candle gives off a most magnificent scent that really captures the essence of the autumn season and delivers that essence to the room of your choice. This candle combines three aromas, two of …
Hofert Lighted 3-D Icy Snowflake Christmas Tree Topper
The Hofert Lighted 3-D Icy Snowflake Christmas Tree Topper cost me around twenty dollars, I believe, when I bought it a couple of years back. It’s still available for purchase today. I use this Christmas tree topper on one of my small Christmas trees. The size of this Christmas …
Cropper Hopper Paper Holder Trolley
I have enjoyed scrapbooking for years. I love making the albums and going through all the old pictures. What I always hated, however, was the mess that was involved. When my son was a baby, I would have scrapbook supplies all over the house because that …
Quickie 12″ Snap On Dustpan
My boyfriend bought this for me the other day along with the matching Quickie brand angled broom. I guess it was his idea of a gift. Initially I was annoyed, but I have to admit this is the best dustpan I have ever owned. It actually makes sweeping my …
Wavebox Portable Microwave Oven
The only real reason why I bought this Portable Microwave oven was because my wife and I went on a trip together and I hate using the Microwaves that I run into. I hate not having my own stuff, so I went and bought the Wavebox Portable Microwave oven. My …
Ant-B-Gon ant traps
I was suffering from a spring infestation of ants in my kitchen, so I decided to buy Ant-B-Gon ant traps. They came in a package of three cylindrical metal traps, and I put two in my cupboards and one on the floor of my living room.
The reason I purchased …
Faultless Heavy Starch
When growing up, I didn’t do any ironing. My dad ironed all my clothes and when using starch, he had his go to starch which was Faultless Heavy Starch in any scent as long as it was the heavy starch. When I moved out and got on my own, …
Collector’s Museum 12″ X16″ Hinged Display Case
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 …
Avon Senses Reflection Liquid Soap
I always have some Liquid Soap in my house. I can’t say that I have found a scent that I totally love, so I tend to just buy different scents and keep trying other ones. I suppose anything that is on offer then I don’t mind to use. We …
Dirt Devil Brum
In my home, I clean my floors several times a day. There a 4 kids here, and 2 of them are babies, so they are always crawling around on the floor so it needs to stay clean. The older kids are often tracking in dirt and grass from …
Baygon Fly Paper
One thing I hate the most is having pests at home. And the worst thing that I can have are rats. It happened twice already that there were small rats or mice which, for some reason, were able to enter my apartment. The space is quite small, and I …
Shinpo Storage Container
I have few of this product in my house. Actually, it is just a kind of plastic storage container that you can use to store some of your stuffs inside.
It is easy to find this product. I think most of the furniture store in town sell this product. …
Sunbeam Electric Heating Blanket
My poor mother goes through heating pads like a porcupine would go through hotwater bottles. Not that she has any better luck with the hot water bottles either. She has a tendency to wake up some mornings and find herself in a puddle from a hot water bottle that …
Premium Capture Rug and Carpet Dry Cleaner
Do your carpets and rugs look dirty and in abysmal condition? If they do then you probably are considering hiring a rug cleaning service. Honestly, this is not all that bad of an idea. A professional service can make your rugs look bright and new. However, the costs involved …
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