A couple of years ago, I was living in a townhouse that had a 30-year-old furnace and absolutely no insulation. After receiving a heating bill for $400, I opted for Alliant Energy’s Budget plan.
Now that I’m in a house, I’m still trying to decide whether it’s worth it.
When I …

My boyfriend’s parents were coming to visit and we realized that our microfiber couch could really use a cleaning. We have had the couch for over a year and have not cleaned it once. The couch is also a pull-out sofa, so many a guest has slept on this …

I have only tried a few bath gloves and they all seem to be disappointing. I decided to give them one more chance when I saw a cute little light blue one in my local Walgreens store. It was the Perfection Bath Glove. My problem with bath gloves is …

I had seen Supertek’s Cordless Electric Sissors on an infomercial in Canada. I hadn’t bought them then, as I thought $19.99 was a bit steep. When I found them at a local store for $9.99 I was thrilled and happy to buy them.
These electric sissors require 2 AA …

This is a wonderful grill. This is one of the models that I use for tailgating and it works perfectly. I purchased it from Wal-Mart a few years ago. At the time of purchase I believe I paid around 20 dollars for it. I believe …

My family and I love to cook food especially stemmed rice. The best thing to use is the Wok but finding the right one is a big deal. It took me a while to find something that would give me the taste and results I was looking for. The …

When I used to live in a house with my parents we often came across a frequent problem of rabbits and squirrels eating our greenery such as lettuce and vegetables. I wish I knew about these nets back then because it would have saved us a lot of …

I am always concerned about germs in the kitchen, and recently a friend recommended I try Palmolive DishWipes. These disposable cloths can be used to clean your dishes and counters and then thrown away. I thought this sounded like a great alternative from having to habitually wash dish cloths …

I saw this little egg-shaped fragrance diffuser as a better alternative to burning home fragrance oils. I mistook the object to be a peculiar gift of sorts, and I wondered how it wound up in the fragrance section. In another thought, one was lighted up to make …

Three years ago I bought a can of Glade Carpet and Room Deodorizer on sale at Lowe’s. The next week I proceeded to have all the carpet in my house ripped out. Needless to say I never had the chance to use the product. I had completely forgotten about …

Tailgate parties are nothing without a grill. You have to have a small one though. The Weber Q100 Portable Gas Grill is just the thing you need for a great tailgate party. That is exactly what we got for those occasions. We found this grill at Walmart for $149.99 …

This is a set of TV table trays made by Winsome Trading Company. They’re actually pretty cool because these are the only TV table trays that I’ve ever come across that have a removable glass surface that allows me to place pictures underneath. I can lay out sort of …

I purchased this item recently because I was looking for a small filing cabinet for our home office. I wanted something that looked decorative and more like a piece of furniture rather than an ugly metal filing cabinet. When I saw this one on display at Target, …

The Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner allows you to clean your shower with the push of a button. A revolving spray head covers the walls of your shower in a mist of shower cleaner, and you can just leave the shower and let it do its work.
I have …

I saw this product being advertised on the As seen on TV Ads and really need to organize our shoes. We don’t have many so I thought I would get one.
When it came I was a little iffy because of the material it was made of. …

Our old kitchen has been such a huge mess for 6 months now because of the old cooking oil stains that has been splattered across our walls and the stove. We did not have enough time to clean them up, and even when we cleaned them there were still …

So we’ve had this ongoing problem with our bathroom. When we first moved in two years ago, the bathroom was the only point of concern I had because the tile grout along the surround of the bathtub was in pretty gruesome shape and looked like it was just full …

I bought the Plink Orange Garbage Disposal Cleaner and Deodorizer balls from Alice.com online because they were on sale and I did not have to pay for shipping by ordering them at Alice. These garbage disposal cleaner balls are normally $4.69 for a package of ten —“ but, …

I have had my Magic Chef Extra Large Grill for a few years now, and still use it a lot in the winter when we cannot grill outside. I love that it holds meats for out family fo four, and i can make six hamburgers at a time. Unlike …

Kitchen chimney has become a sort of necessity these days. The burgeoning pollution problem equipped with becoming a bit more caution about the health of my wife compelled me to buy a chimney for my own kitchen.
I thought to do some research before getting on one. And, after visiting …

If you’re anything like me you like a cup of coffee. Now most of the time I use instant, but I do like a cup of peculated coffee on a Sunday evening with a nice glass of brandy. Because of this, about 7 years ago I bought myself a …

Name of Product: Home Essentials Six-in-One Cake Plate
Description:
A beautifully handcrafted crystal clear glass plate with a cover that can also work as a punch bowl. It is 12 inches in diameter.
Cost of the Product: ranges from $18 to $25
How I got this product: I have a friend whose 3 year …

It would not be Sunday in our house if we didn’t sleep in, get the paper, and make tons of yummy pancakes. Everyone here has their own favorite combination of batters, fruits, and syrups. My dad’s a blue berry man, while mom is strawberries and whipped cream. …

One of the best products on the market to remove rust from your sinks and tubs is The Works.
My parents have terrible rust water. It is so bad that if the water drips into the sink for any length of time there is a huge rust spot. …

I bought this dish detergent because I have had to wash dishes by hand ever since my dishwasher broke. I didn’t have a lot of money so I had to pick a dish detergent that was cheap. Overall this is a decent dish detergent. I really like the smell …

Last year my husband bought me a Christmas gift from Lowe’s that I absolutely LOVE. In our home we do not have a fireplace, and I really miss having a fireplace. It is the only thing I do not like about this house - and I love my …

Since I work in an office I really need my clothes to smell clean and fresh all the time. I had used some cheap dryer sheets from the dollar store called cuddle or something like that but they did not work at all. They actually made my clothes …

I got a deal on this dish washing detergent, which is why I decided to purchase it in the first place. it was considerable cheaper than the other dish washing powders. I figures, a detergent is a detergent right? I was wrong. Very wrong. This soap doesnt appear to …

I have purchased several soap dispensers but I have to say that this is certainly one of the best that I have purchased. I purchased it from Wal-Mart about a year ago. At the time of purchase I paid about 10 dollars for it. I was …

My 5-year-old niece received this toy for her birthday, and was very excited about it. I think she envisioned being able to make plates of cookies or brownies to share with her friends. At least, thats what I envisioned… I never had an Easy Bake Oven when I was …

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 …

I like a clean house and love scented cleaners with the exception of pine sol. If something has a weak scent to it, I won’t buy it including dish detergents and laundry soap. I tend to associate a weak fragrance with a less-than-good product. I like to use cleaners …

Panasonic NI-21AWTXJ Deluxe Automatic Iron comes along with a powerful 1000w ,non-stick coating sole plate, Deluxe, Metal cover, Big thermostatic lamp and above all easy operation 6 temperature settings. Made in Japan Panasonic deluxe Irn is a very light weight Iron with heavy weight functions. It’s a delight to …

When it comes to yard work, I need a bag that is big and strong for all the debris that it will be holding. I found Glad Quick Tie Bags at the grocery store and decided to give them a try. The bags cost $7.96 for a 40 count …

I guess it must be the kid in me. I am a sucker for all things color changing. I picked this up last time I was at the dollar tree. This was advertised as a display stand for glass objects.
It does take 3 AA batteries, which seems like a …

I love my Easy Wheels Shopping Cart as it makes grocery shopping so easy. I don’t have a car so trying to carry groceries home can be murder on your hands and arms - just try it once. The farther you need to walk the heavier the stuff grows, …

I have tried quite a few different types of air fresheners and have had some that were not that great at what they do. I was looking for something different from the regular sprays and picked up a Renuzit Adjustable Apple Cinnamon Air Freshener. It is a plastic container …

My youngest daughter is very much into arts and crafts, and recently began experimenting with making molds from playdough and clay. However, they are both very expensive and she goes through it very quickly.
I was online recently when I saw a recipe for homemade playdough. It sounded really interesting …

Having rheumatoid arthritis has made every day tasks more difficult. One thing I dreaded doing was using a regular manual can opener. It was a painful task. I got an electric can opener. It worked well. I just didn’t like that it took up …

I first bought this appliance when my sister came home from the U.S. Instead of buying an airconditioner or an electric fan, I decided to buy this one and I’m happy I did. It’s way cheaper and lighter than an airconditioner but works the same if not better. It’s …

Dettol hand wash liquid is one very good liquid soap which has an appealing smell ad works effectively in keeping away the germs. I am not a doctor or a medical student to know whether it keeps the germs away but based on my experience I know that when …

One of the first vacuum cleaner that I had in my house before. I bought this Philips Impact Vacuum Cleaner because the size is not too big to carry. We have two floor house that we need to clean. So if we need to bring the vacuum cleaner up …

Spoons are a fascinating little invention, which I wonder who came to think of it. Spoons are ussed to carrusoups and other foods into a persons mouth with a carry rate which is better than the ordinary fork. I came ti think that the spoon were probably invented before …

My cutlery draw had been looking a little bare, with only a few knives and forks and a couple of modest spoons. I decided to get my self a cutlery set so that I didn’t have to wash up three times a day. I went to Tesco to see …

I purchased this chair recently for $40, and it has become my new favorite camping chair. This chair is unique from other camp chairs in several ways. First of all, it has a great feature of a built-in cooler pouch, which is attached to the armrest on …

I like to not only keep my bathroom clean, but also smelling good. I try to buy cleaners that will deodorize my bathroom, while leaving it nice and shiny. I ran into the Scrubbing Bubbles antibacterial Lemon Bathroom Cleaner and had to buy it. The canister was about three …

I am going to be a freshman in college this fall and was looking for a small mini fridge for my dorm room, just something to keep drinks and a few small food items cold. I looked at all the major stores in town (Target, Walmart, K-mart …

I’ve been looking at these aprons in the kitchen section of World Market for months, and finally decided to get one because I’m actually at the point where I need an apron. I’ve been cooking a lot for my boyfriend lately, and I’ve already ruined a couple of my …

This product was advertised as being an easy way to clean windows from the outside without causing any streaks. It’s got a long handle and a rectangular-shaped base to it. When the pad attached to the base gets wet, Windex cleaner is automatically dispensed. I found the tool to …

This is a nice and inexpensive little toaster. It is great for a small family , and perfect for a young adult going to college or moving out for the first time. It works as well as I thought it would , and I’m very happy with it. Sunbeam …