How do you balance protecting the environment and those we share our environment with whilst simultaneously keeping our house super clean? The answer is that it’s not easy. Many cleaning products contain chemicals that are detrimental to water which effect fish, frogs and other wildlife. Furthermore, the …

I have used Woolite Heavy Carpet cleaner and I have really enjoyed using because it has worked amazingly. Woolite Heavy Carpet Rug & Upholstery Cleaner is sold in a 22 oz can for about 5 dollars. In my opinion that not very expensive compared to other carpet …

With so many washing products for your cloths on the market it is difficult to know which one to purchase, Should I buy powder, tablets, gel, capsules, liquid the list is endless. I must admit that the way I buy washing products is normally by which is the cheapest. …

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 …

So for some odd reason our furnace ended up going dead and we couldn’t figure out what was going on. Well it was in the middle of winter and there was no way I was going to have my kids in the middle of winter with no heat. I …

I bought a candle from the store the other day. It’s American Craft and the scent is Apple Cinnamon. It was a large candle for a very low price. I am extremely happy with the price that I paid for it. When I light the candle, it takes a …

Henry Vinyl Tile Repair Adhesive is a product that repairs vinyl tiles that no longer stick. I do a lot of vinyl tile installation work and I certainly have to say that Henry Vinyl Tile Repair Adhesive works great. I pay about 5 dollars for a 6 …

This Porter-Cable is an awesome tool, mainly because of the numerous tasks that you can complete with it. It can be used as a scraper, blade and even a sander. It’s awesome to be able to use the PCL120MTC to handily complete the same jobs that used …

I am very fond of collecting trendy plastic containers to store my groceries. I go to the market every weekend to look out for arrival of new items to fill my shelf. Recently, I was introduced by my friend to a dealer of Tupperware products. Tupperware provides wide range …

Anyone who has ever been caught in inclement weather and the power outages that sometimes follow when such weather is severe understands the necessity of the need for up-to-date information as well as light and power, however limited that power may be. Indeed, such necessities can save lives …

While trying to find unique items for a spa inspired health fair, I came across the Primula Glass Tea Pot and Infuser gift set. What makes this tea pot appealing is that it is made specifically to highlight Primula’s gorgeous flowering teas.
For anyone unfamiliar with …

When I moved from the south to the dry heat of Nevada, the first thing I noticed was that the water here was much harder than in the south. I used to love the natural water where I used to live, and could drink it straight out of the …

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 have always liked cascade dishwasher detergent tabs the best but because of money reasons cannot afford them. I received a sample of these in the mail the other day. It came with 2 tabs in them. On the tabs the one side is kind of rough and then …

During weekend I have to spend almost half the day cleaning the entire house since I am always busy during the week and I think I should be more grateful with having this product because it have not only lessened the tasked I have to do for that day …

Tide is a trusted brand of laundry detergent, I have used Tide for years. When Tide introduced the Tide To Go Pen, I was skeptical. For the simple reason that I thought the container was too small to justify the price.
A few weeks ago my boyfriend and I were …

Cooking convenience and hating to clean up while cooking led me to become a regular customer of Handi-Foil Bake America Square Cake Pans. Called Ultimates on the package, this item is sold in packages of three square cake pans that are roughly eight inches by eight inches and …

Over the years, I’ve been using detergent dish liquid soap to other bathroom tile cleaners to clean the kitchen tiles from messy grease strains etc. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to remove the stubborn water stains and soon, the tiles took an unpleasant of worn-out shade with dark stains on the …

I bought the Mainstays 7-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set purely based on price. I needed a cookware set to keep in the trailer for when we go camping. I bought this set because it had everything I needed and it was very inexpensive. The whole set …

I buy Del Fabric Softener Lavender Breeze whenever my favorite fabric conditioner brand is not available in the store close to my house. It comes in bottle and in sachet with 5 different scents. I like the lavender scent. It leaves a long lasting odor on my clothes. After …

I never really have been the one to use oven mitts. I always figured a dish cloth or sponge was sufficient for removing a hot pan out of the oven. I had been doing it like that for years and did not think I would change. That I until …

I spend a lot of time in the kitchen and I love to cook. I’ve slowly been building a repertoire of gadgets and cooking equipment that I can be proud of and rely on to do most any job that comes up in my cooking adventures.
I’ve had three …

Oxy clean versatile stain remover is a laundry detergent. I tried this to see if it really lives up to the oohs and aahs of fellow co-workers. I was hesitant to just drop a scoop in my laundry in fear of discoloration. Well, I tried it with one garment …

As most people know about me, I am the deodorizing queen. I hate lingering odors and have a strong sense of smell. Because of this, I am always trying different products to clear the air and refresh my fabrics. I recently noticed at the Dollar Tree had a different …

First of all, I have little experience with top loading washing machines and even less with front loading ones. Only recently that I need to hunt for my first washing machine. First I decided on LG because of two lists I found online have many LG models in top …

Samsung Vacuum Cleaner SC5660 is light and easy to operate making it one of the better vacuum cleaners out there. The weight barely exceeds 4 kg, it’s easy to maneuver around the room, and most importantly in comparison to my previous vacuum cleaner, Samsung sc5660 is rather quiet. Additionally, …

The wonders of convenience never ceases to amaze me. And what also never ceases to amaze me is my need to buy every new invention that hits the market. If I see a commercial for it and think to myself oh that’s cool, then give it a week and …

One thing I never forget to buy when shopping for groceries is Zonrox Bleach. Zonrox Bleach is an all around cleaner that can be used on almost anything. You can use it on clothes, on washing dishes, kitchen utensils and on almost anything in the house that needs …

Arm & Hammer Essentials Mountain Rain Detergent is 2x concentrated and cleans 32 loads of laundry. I have tried several of the concentrated laundry detergents with mixed results. One of the major differences with Arm & Hammer that surprised me is the way the Mountain Rain scent lingers long …

I live in a family house with a big garden and there’s no better place for mosquitoes than gardens which are full of water, humidity and other perfect conditions for mosquitos. Usually I like all living creatures. except insects. They are so little and thiny but they can really …

If you never want to worry about buying an all-purpose cleaner again, I suggest you pick up a one-gallon jug of concentrated Simple Green. It’s recommended for cleaning virtually everything, except clear plastic, pearls, unfinished wood and leather. Simple Green comes in a big jug of concentrated liquid. It …

I don’t know what prompts my friends to buy me the things they buy me, but they do know me well enough to know I have a penchant for kitchen appliances and have more appliances than I have counter and cabinet space to store them all. One of my …

I bought this skillet because it was on sale for ten dollars and I needed a new pan. I didn’t expect to like it so much. I think I was thrown off by how light it felt in my hands. Actually, I think it felt light to me because …

The Yankee Candle Pumpkin Pie is a candle that I used to buy before I gave the Febreze Pumpkin Harvest & Fall Candle a try. The Febreze candle costs significantly less while the Yankee Candle Pumpkin Pie candle costs nineteen dollars and ninety-nine cents. Now admittedly, this candle does …

For as long as I can remember arts and crafts have been a huge passion of mine. I really love to scrap book, but card making is one of my favourite hobbies. There is nothing more special than to give a loved one a personalized card that you have made …

I bought this microwave as a replacement for my mom’s old Panasonic which finally bit the dust after nearly twenty years. For a small compact model, it has decent space inside. The controls are basic, and easy to use, but not so easy to see. I had to place little …

I’m not a treehugger, but I’ve really gone off the deepend trying to find new alternative energy gadgets. When I came across the Woods crank LED lantern, I had to get it. Never mind it was only $25.
It actually works pretty darn good. You can choose from 9 or …

I have a pretty big family to include three children and three grandchildren, and with that said it means that I have a pretty big laundry bill, and that’s why I use LA’s Totally Awesome Laundry Detergent.
My children no longer with me, but they come over to my house …

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 like my house to smell nice and I tend to buy quite a few scents for the house. I have tried all the Avon Naturals Room Sprays and some of them are just alright whereas others are really really nice.
So far this scent is now in the …

The GoodSense Jumbo Trash & Lawn Bags are carried at Dollar Tree stores for one dollar. Seven bags come in a box and each bag is capable of holding up to thirty-nine gallons. I liked that these bags came with twist ties so that I could quickly tie them …

I do bake lots of goodies especially during weekends because I want to please my family especially the little ones who love goodies so much. But I got one problem. I’d always end up with burned hands. I think I was born quite clumsy or should I say just …

I recently had to redesign my kitchen, and the new colour scheme I had chosen meant that I had to replace nearly all of the equipment in it. Though at first this venture sounded very expensive, it was worth it especially considering that most of the appliances I had …

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 was trying to cut out having to find a rag every time I dusted the house. I thought the way to do it was to use a disposable Pledge cloth to do it. I found these cloths at the grocery store for $3.54 for an 18 count container. …

Set Of 4 Light Sensor Sockets turns lights on at dusk and off at dawn. There are no timers or complicated wiring just an eye sensor on the socket detects low-light conditions, causing the bulb to light up. These can be used both indoors and outdoors for. They work …

Easy-Off bang is a powerful cleaner which removes a variety of stains. It is marketed by Reckitt Benckiser. I had bought a 200 ml pack which was not very costly to try it.
Easy-off bang cleans surfaces like wash basins, toilets, kitchen sinks, metal objects etc. I have found …

I purchased this over a year ago. I mainly use it for laundry and for moving things throughout the house. I have been very impressed with how well this thing has held up and I am so glad that I decided to purchase it. When I …