We got this coffee maker when it was on sale. We’d seen it around - some relatives had this system, and some of our friends had it at work because it’s actually quite convenient for making just one cup of coffee.
We hadn’t really planned on getting one because we …

I use the Orek XL Element vacuum cleaner at one of my cleaning jobs. I do now own an Orek and after using one at work will never purchase an Orek XL Vacuum cleaner. The Orek XL is a lightweight vacuum but it is not lightweight to use.
I do …

My husband and I decided to use cloth diapers for my daughter when she born and so we needed a biodegradable laundry detergent to wash them. We tried Charlie’s Soap - Laundry at the recommendation of a friend and we loved it. My daughter is seven years …

The Galaxy Box Fan, is a good choice for a fan, but there are a few things to know about it.
Some fans just stir up air, and do nothing, this fan actually does work, and does cool the room, but has a lot of power, that when …

I am always trying new products to do house cleaning. This stuff really comes in handy for cleaning several things throughout the house. I first tried this about a month ago and I have to say that it cleans very well. It gets the …

I got this soap dish when I was making my own soap and needed a dish that would hold really large bars. This one definitely held a “hefty” bar of soap as advertised but it definitely had its qualms too.
Just to give an idea of how large of …

A cheese raclette is best enjoyed during this time of the year when the weather is cold and you need to eat enough to keep you warm. I’ve had this raclette grill for some years now but I only get to use it when I am home. This Christmas, …

My mother bought me this stove for Christmas. I was just getting into my home and I couldn’t afford a stove right away. So for a house arming gift she decided to buy me this excellent stove that I have truly falling in love with. It fits with my …

This is one of the best gifts I have received in my life. Not only because it has served me well for so many years but because it was a gift from two of my children many Christmases ago. I couldn’t be more pleased since, knowing it’s …

This is an oven which was provided by my husband’s office when we moved into this house so I really did not have much to say in terms of the which major kitchen equuipment to buy like this one. I had my misgivings initially because it looked already very …

I believe that this is one of the best coffee scoops that money can buy. I’ve go thrown a great deal of these things over the years and I believe that I may have found one that I can stick with. Unfortunately I find myself in a …

This is a warning: NEVER BUY ANY DENKI products. And when I say never, I mean never! Our blender, which was a housewarming gift to us by a close friend, was only used to mixed ice and some soft fruits stopped working after a few uses. It lasted us …

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. …

I received my Keurig Coffee Maker as a Christmas gift from a friend last year. At first I was excited to get it because it was so unique and I had heard a lot of good things about it. Also …

Panasonic NN-SD797S Stainless Steel 1250 Watts Microwave Oven is a pretty great microwave for just about any house especially if you need a lot of power. Because this one provides a whole lot of power that is great for use with just about anything. On top of this …

I usually use Members Mark Laundry Detergent (from Sams Club) because it is one of the only detergents that my daughter is not allergic to. But I was at the store and they were having a sale on the 100 oz. Bottle of Gain 2X Ultra Gain Liquid …

There are a lot of dreaded diseases that can be passed via mosquitos, cockroaches and other small insects. I believe that every household should have a means of preventing the spread of diseases. As for me, I prefer to use insect spray to kill these pesky insects. I have …

I like to cook pancakes during the weekends and cooking them on a griddle is much easier than in a pan on the stove. You can fit more on a griddle. I chose the Presto Cool Touch Electric Tilt and Drain Griddle for this specific purpose. I would also …

With such an annoying mosquito problem which is not as serious as the malaria areas this side of the equator, those annoying little insects were a problem for me as some of the products that I used only worked to a certain extent.
I have recently acquired the Raid electric …

The first thing I must say about this product is that it is fantastic. I could not believe how fast and incredible it worked. My 6 year old niece came over for a visit one weekend and kept making frequent visits to the bathroom. After the 10th trip I …

I recently bought a set of four Avon ruby red wine glasses for special occasions. I have always been a fan of ruby crystal, but find that most of the time the price is out of my budget. I got the next best thing when I bought these glass …

We just bought a new home and we ended up having an extra room for our guest. My husband wanted to buy an Aerobed for the room. I was against it because first of all they are a bit expensive. If you want to get a decent aerobed then …

I got this processor to help me in cooking as it has so many uses and functions from cutting, chopping, liquefying to grinding. It has also so many accessories from being a blender, juice extractor to even making a pizza dough.
My first complaint is that the machine itself …

When I was making a flower garden in the backyard, I wanted to add a little more than flowers to it. I looked around for some statues to put in the garden to give it a little extra flair. I found the Joseph’s Studio Garden Angel with Hummingbird figurine …

It is now the dreaded winter time again in the southern hemisphere and that includes cold mornings/nights here in Botswana. The days are nice with sunny blue skies but lately, there is a cold wind coming from the Eastern Cape and night temperatures were dropping below zero. The houses …

I have found that cleaning with cleaning wipes is just what I needed. It is great for people like me who don’t have a lot of time to waste on cleaning and bringing out every cleaning product in the cabinet. I have recently been trying different wipes and decided …

A couple years ago I worked in a small office, and most of my co-workers went out for lunch every day. They either went out to a restaurant or they went and got fast food and brought it back to the office to eat at their desk. …

I actually came upon this by accident and I ended up ordering it. I was browsing DudeIWantThat.com and found that this was listed. This concept is actually really interesting and quite practical as well. The idea is to have a maximum, but not blinding brightness at the same time …

Anyone who has ever had the glass liner in a thermos break will appreciate the rugged design of the Alladin Stanley steel thermos. I have had a one quart thermos for over ten years, and it still performs its daily task as well as the day I got it. …

Aside from mosquitoes, it is really annoying seeing other insects and pests inside the house. They are not only annoying but they bring bacteria that might lead us to some diseases. I remember I was able to use Baygon Fly Paper not so long ago. I bought this item …

Because we recently were going to have a new HVAC system put into our home, we needed to firstly, have an entire new electrical panel installed that could support our household systems. My advice? Never take on a project like having a new electric panel put in …

My room has poor indoor ventilation. Located at the rear end of the house, it happens to be sandwiched between two tall and concrete houses reaching 4 or more stories above. An A/C unit cools down the humid place. Now the current state of ventilation swings …

This is one of those products I felt I just had to write a review on. I started using Mod Podge when I made a vase for my mom for Mother’s Day. I basically cut out little pieces of scrapbook paper and adhered them to the vase …

Since I had my baby the carpet at home is really looking awful despite vacuuming it thrice in a week. That’s why with my desperate attempt to make the carpet at home look nice and pristine again I decided to buy a stain remover to get rid of …

When I use bathroom tissue, I look at a few different qualities. I am not very picky, but do not like thin tissues that are rough and unbearable. I have recently started to purchase more expensive tissue brands because some of the generic ones were not making me feel …

I’ve had this Hamilton Beach Panini Press for a while, but just recently began to actively use it, and boy, do I love it! I’ve always wanted some type of sandwich grill or sandwich maker, and when I was able to claim this as a prize for something, …

I have bought a Rachael Ray orange Covered Oval 12-oz. Casserole Pot for my girlfriend and she loves it. She told me that she loves the color and the material that it is made out of and she also loves the size of the pans cause now she no …

The Good Tidings Single-Tier Window Candle with Light Sensor cost me fourteen dollars and ninety-nine cents. This is a purchase that I was relatively satisfied with, although there is one particular aspect of this window that I’m unhappy with. This is a small and basic Christmas decoration that can …

Our little cousins visited us one summer and ended up playing on the floor, with a carpet. Because they were still babies, of course there was a huge mess. One of them spilled on the floor, with the food and the drinks all over. Another one messed up …

I used to be one of those people who would not buy from “as seen on tv commercials” since I believed these things never, if rarely, worked. I was burned by Swiffer mops and had not tried something I’ve seen on television for a long time…until recently.
Being at …

I so love Great Value’s Allergen Control Formula Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner for steam cleaning machines. This product worked great on my carpet.
This formula gave a new life to my carpet. I have 6 indoor cats and once in a while one of them happens to get …

The Dirt Devil Featherlite HEPA Bagless Upright Vacuum just didn’t live up to my expectation, and I know it’s a cheaper vacuum but I had really hope for a better job then I got from this one. I had been having problems with my old …

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 …

In my earlier reviews I have said a lot about the Modicare Company and the very good quality products of this company. The modicare steri clean disinfectant cleaner is one of such products, which is very effective on the floor. This disinfectant cleaner is so powerful and …

I don’t know why it’s so hard to find a good bath mat. In a perfect world I could find something attractive and modern, easy to care for and within my budget. There always seems to be some trade off, though. And, I seem to have to replace them …

I bought a digital kitchen scale finally. Well, I haven’t bought if for myself actually, but for my Mum for her birthday but it doesn’t stop me to use it all the time. We never had a digital kitchen scale before. We have always had those with pointer and …

When it comes to storing food it can sometimes be a big hassle when trying to find a container. I wanted an easier way for storing food so I decided to try this container set. It’s amazing and I believe it’s a great purchase. I purchased …

I’ve been into African accessories for home décor for a while now. This rainstick is not from Africa and the design may not be African either, but the colorful pattern of dots reminds me of the intricate designs of some of their pottery and baskets. Hey, I’d love to …

One of my pet dislikes is when I have a box of tissues that sheds dust and particles everywhere each time I pull a tissue out. This gets worse, for example, when I blow my nose and find that I start choking, because I have breathed in a …

My wife and I were given our Biaggia professional-style pizza oven last Christmas. As thoughtful of a gift as that was, today I put it in with the other stuff I intend on putting on the curb for Easter Seals. While the fancy silver design of the Biaggia Pizza …