I picked this up because I was having trouble with reinserting my wine corks. I never had this problem years ago. However, some of the wines I buy now have some kind of synthetic material instead of a real cork. For whatever reason I have a harder time …

I have tried a few different dish liquids but really only like 3 brands. My all time favorite brand is Ajax, especially that grapefruit scented bottle. Then I also like Dawn and the one I am writing a review about today is Palmolive. I purchased the Ultra Concentrated dish …

I was in the store to purchase something to use for adding decorations on the outside of my house so I decided to give these a try. I didn’t want to use nails because I wasn’t planning on leaving the decorations there for long. I …

This is an exclusive design by Maytag. Model MCE/68000, it is in the Neptune Series. Good Housekeeping gave this unit a GOOD BUY AWARD.
This is a two in one dryer. The drying center offers the largest capacity….24.3 Cu Ft. Capacity! This offers three times more total drying space than …

I received the Black & Decker Pivot Driver as a Christmas present some time ago. I’m not sure why I got yet another tool for a present considering I’m not exactly a handy man (my wife does a good chunk of the repair work herself). But, given the fact …

My grout lines on my floor tiles had a very dirty look and I wanted something that could improve the look of it. I decided to give this a try and I have been very satisfied with the results that I have received. It’s sold in a …

I was visiting my sister in the states and was surprised to discover that she didn’t have a built in vacuum cleaner. I was helping out with her housework, and I asked her where her vacuum was, and she pointed to the closet. Surprised, I pulled out a very …

I needed chairs for the lobby of my house for visitors and I was in search of comfortable chairs when I came across these Supreme ‘dove’ plastic chairs. I was more attracted to this product as the vender told me that I would get a PVC center table free …

I don’t know how much stock I put into these dewrinklers, but I was going on vacation to see a friend of mine a few months ago and was taking some nice clothes for a party that I knew would need to be ironed and maybe even professionally steam …

Growing up, my parents tended to use Drano around the house for clogs, so when I went out on my own so to speak, I stuck with the plan. I don’t have anything against Drano now, but honestly, when I go shopping, I have found much better pricing …

The first time I experienced this cleaner was when I rented it for my wife after her party at the house. I had no idea that they even made a cleaner like this. When we used it for the first time, we decided that we wanted one. It cleaned …

I have about three of these ice coolers primarily to keep my wine chilled while having dinner or even when eating outside like in my garden or patio. It does not matter whether the temperatures are cool or not, wine especially white wine must be drunk well …

When the old vacuum unit died on us, we needed something to replace it fairly quickly. We have dogs; we have two of them. One is somewhat shaggy and the other not-so-shaggy, but they both shed like there’s no tomorrow. What’s worse is that one of …

I started out with Swiffer Sweeper Dry Cloths and the sweeper you have to buy. I then learned about Swiffer Sweeper Wet Mopping Cloths, which are easy to use and have a fresh, clean smell. I purchase a box of Swiffer Sweeper Wet Mopping Cloths at my local grocery …

Following diets is not easy so I decided to get this electronic scale to see if any progress at all has been made. I had a scale before which worked by adjusting it manually. That was really an inconvenience as I would need to bend or get on …

I received my first Shark Steamer when I moved into my new house. I never had a steamer before. I was still using the ol mop and bucket routine. It was messy and sometimes left soapy residue but it worked for the most part. Since I have tile and …

I purchased the Zero Degrees InnerCool 12 Can Cooler for traveling purposes and I can certainly say that it works very well. I only paid 20 dollars for this cooler and I believe that is a bargain considering the high quality of this cooler. This was one …

I have to use plenty of batteries in my house. I think a lot of people use batteries, because most electronics require them. I have a little bit more of a use for them because of my kids toys. I don’t like paying an arm and a leg for …

I’m not a picky person when it comes to microwaves. I mean I believe that most of them are the same. If I can buy one that is not all that expensive then I will go for that microwave. I changed up my perspective when I seen the General …

Durabrand handheld, portable vacuum, Model# HVC-22, is one of the most convenient, easy to use, and affordable vacuums I’ve ever had. It has a shoulder strap for using up and dhow stairways, but it can also sit on the floor while you’re using it on a dry spill …

I picked this soap up at the nearby Save A Lot when I was out of dish soap and didn’t feel like driving out to Target or a larger grocery store. Since the store’s selection is smaller, I decided to just go for something inexpensive that smells good. What …

We recently bought a Senseo coffee maker for $10 at a garage sale. It turned out to be quite a bargain because I searched prices on the internet and found these appliances retail for around $65. The coffee maker will make one or two cups of coffee …

I didn’t really start drinking coffee until I met my wife and still to this day, I don’t drink as often as I used to. It was something I would do just to help me stay up when I needed to get through my college classes. Well, in my …

I was given this mini meatball shaper by my sister who has given up meat, I love making my own meatballs and usually shape them by hand - they always taste great but have some unusual lumpy shapes. I thought the meatball shaper would be a novelty that I’d …

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’d been hearing a lot of buzz on the Internet about Mia Bella candles by Scent-sations, so I decided to order some. Everything I’d heard about them was wonderful. Everyone was talking about how wonderful they smell, how clean they burn, and how economical they were.
I thought they were …

This product is one of my favorites and must-have in our kitchen. It’s perfect in handling hot objects especially when I am baking. I am right-handed while my husband is left-handed but this oven glove can be used for both left-handed and right-handed individuals which works perfect for us. …

Though, I never thought a need for dishwasher, but it is my wife who persuaded me to get one. And, I did that without giving it much thought. The brand she told me, I just bought. However, now I am regretting that decision. I should have done a bit …

In support of our attempt to be more ethical we have started using Bio d washing up liquid rather than harsher high street brands. My husband was a little reluctant, he felt that a milder, less chemical filled liquid would mean lots of heavy duty scrubbing but I …

For $40, I was able to purchase a deep fryer. Not just any deep fryer, a Bella. I have used a deep fryer in the past and have always loved how well they cooked my foods. I just hadn’t used a fryer in a long time. I haven’t really been …

I’ve known Sevin Insecticides since I was single. My eldest sister used to spray Sevin to kill ants around our home and garden. When I build my own home there would be times that armies of ants do come too. I think these ants have particular season of …

The One touch Deluxe Home Electrolysis is great! I’ve always wanted a home electrolosis kit, and now that I’ve bought it, I’m so impressed, I just wish I bought it sooner! I bought my One touch Deluxe Home Electrolysis at a reasonable cost, on sale at Amazon, three months …

I never really thought about kettles, until recently I had to buy a new one. I had what I considered to be a normal kettle, it had an element, it boiled water, and then I could make a cup of tea. I could usually go and do …

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. …

I bought the Black and Decker ProBlend blender about six months ago and it is the worst blender I have ever owned. It is already broken and performed poorly even before it broke.
The first thing I noticed about it is how incredibly loud this blender was. I have never …

Intertape Duct tape is a brand of duct tape that I use on a regular basis and I would certainly recommend this tape. I purchase this tape from many different hardware stores and the price is usually around 1.50 but the price can vary. I have tried …

While working my way through college, I took an awesome job planning special events, parties, and county based sporting activities. As a result, I was always on the look out for fun novelty appliances that I could easily be set up and incorporated into the event. One …

We bought a king-size Serta Perfect Sleeper mattress last year to replace our Tempur-Pedic mattress in the master bedroom. I fell in love with it the first night I slept on it. I have a bad back and this bed helped me sleep better ever since. The mattress is …

Doing laundry is like doing your homework on a Friday night. I mean, when I do laundry it is like I’m being punished for something I didn’t do. Kidding aside, laundry and ironing clothes are something I’m not really good at but it is my husband’s expertise. …

With everyone going “Green” the new canvas or cloth shopping bags have become very popular. Personally I do not like them at all. I see the clerks at checkout stands have a lot of trouble with them, they are dirty and can carry a lot of germs.
I’ve watched poor …

As part of my Architecture class we were told that we had to solder wire in order to make a miniature model of our drawings. I had been a little late and therefore missed the part where he showed us what items to buy in order to do this. …

When someone asks me what brand of detergent I use, I know right away what to answer, Ariel. This is the laundry detergent I have been using for several years, and I have no intention of changing it, as I am very pleased with it.
Having tried other brands before …

I probably didn’t have to have a paper towel holder, but I do like having one around. It makes it much easier to get the towels off the paper towel roll when I have a paper towel holder. I found a nice one at Walmart for $14.97. It is …

I had no intention of buying a Fireplace on the Internet as it seemed such a risk (not being able to see it, try it etc) but saw this at a excellent price and decided to be brave.
It looks pretty good. Well it’s obviously an MDF mantel when you …

I am not sure up until now who exactly was the person who bought this and when, but these cleaning tools have been in our house for quite some time. They are actually one of my favourite cleaning tools since I think that they have made cleaning so much …

Having cream colored carpets is great but keeping them clean is another matter and that is why I decided to buy a carpet washer. After looking on the Amazon website it seemed that the Vax Rapide Ultra was as good a choice as any. This carpet cleaner from Vax …

We had recently done some interior remodeling in our home, and we had purchased new living room furniture. We got a new sofa, and two chairs. Since the chairs were rather plain, I Was searching for a couple throw pillows to spruce them up a bit. …

The Hoover Floormate is a vacuum that washes and dries hard floors. I purchased this vacuum over 6 months ago and it’s still working very good. I paid 140 dollars for this vacuum and although I believe it was somewhat expensive I am glad that I decided …

If you have sensitive skin like I do, then you should try this laundry soap. It’s good for the price especially if you do a lot of laundry. I spend about $10 a month on roughly 30-35 loads, depending on the items. I have a family of three, so I’m …

I purchased a bottle of this cleaner and I wasn’t very satisfied with the results that I received. I found out that it doesn’t clean very well and I was very disappointed with the purchase. It’s sold in a 16 oz bottle and I paid 10 dollars …