Last summer I had my first encounter with sharing living quarters with rats. I bought rat poison blocks and set them out trying to lure the rats to their death to no avail. Next I tried snap traps but they weren’t fooled. So then I tried glue traps which worked …

I use Ariel detergent for my laundry and I do admire the quality of the product. But what I am noticing is the way they present their product to the public, sometimes seem to be ineffective or unrealistic. That should be unnecessary coz the product itself had earned a …

I bought the R&C electronic burner for my home so that I will not have to worry about candles and fire and all the hassle of a ceramic home oil burner. I bought it for about Php 600 in the department store. This looks like a black lamp with …

Let me start by saying that I am an animal lover and I hope it goes without saying that I am against animal cruelty. However, rodents absolutely terrify me. If I can naturally deter rodents from residing in my home or on my property, I will. But if that …

I owned a crappy canister steam cleaner for a long time before I decided to get the Hoover F5914-900 Steam Vac Upright. Whenever I shampooed my carpets with my old steam cleaner I had to constantly pull on the hose to drag the tank closer as I cleaned. In …

This rice cooker, like many others, is very easy to use. All you have to do is wash the rice, pour it into the cooker, add the right amount of water, and put the lid on the rice cooker. Then, you plug in the cooker and push down the …

I bought a microwave over for work because I was in need of something to help me cook my food during lunch. I’m not a huge fan of fast food so I figured I would find something to solve my lunch problem.
I bought the Sharp Compact Microwave Oven because …

I first tried this pillow after our wedding. One of our guests gave us 4 sets as a wedding gift, which I was so thankful about. The brand of pillow I used before was made of ordinary cotton and they were cheap, which of course didn’t last long. But …

My father-in-law has always had difficulty pinpointing what he should get for his children or their spouses for Christmas. of course, we just enjoy spending time at their house and are always surprised when they whip out gifts for my husband and myself (though we shouldn’t be surprised because …

In my experience these are the best shaker bottles on the market, that I have tried anyway. Lots and lots of pros, only one con that I can think of. We will get there later.

First thing I took notice on this bottle, which is why I bought it in the …

For years I use to buy the cheapest bran of steel wool on the market. I figured that all steel wool was the same and why pay extra for something that doesn’t last more than one or two times. I use to think that the little rust stains on …

Sanding is not something that I do a lot of, but whenever I do, I know I can rely on this to get the task done. I purchased this Bosch from Lowe’s about a year ago, and although it wasn’t the cheapest, I feel like I got what …

I admit it; I’m probably one of the last people I know who was willing to buy “natural” cleaning products. But, the guilt finally got to me and I recently invested in many products from the Seventh Generation line of cleaners. I was worried that they just wouldn’t be …

We did the inauguration of our new flat, which we have bought in the beginning of this year that is in the month of January. On this occasion we got many gifts and some very costly presentations. The presentations, which I have liked, are many and the …

I have tried many different laundry detergents to find one that best suits me and there were several that I liked. One of those that I did like is All Free and Clear Laundry detergent. It is specifically meant for people who have detergent allergies and is supposedly …

Laundry powdered detergent is very important for me because there are specific clothes that I personally wash. I’ve some bad experience with laundry shops, that I’d prefer to wash my clothes that need special care. In choosing a laundry detergent, I want it not to be harsh on my …

There had been hypes about Air Fryer a few years back. It’s supposed to be the healthier choice of cooking because it requires little to no oil to “fry” food. So my family went and got the Mayer Air Fryer. It’s pretty ironic actually, because we don’t really make fried …

We all get cold in the winter. We all know our beds offer the best retreat from this. We all also dread the first 5 minutes of getting into bed. When you’re waiting for a warm, cozy bed, those 5 minutes feel like an eternity!
I solved this problem for …

I use this screen cleaner to clean my computer and TV and, it works great. I usually I purchase it from Wal-Mart. It’s sold in several retail stores so it’s not hard to find. I usually pay around 5 dollars for it. I believe that …

I was in the store looking for a new dish rack and I found this one. It’s a lot different than most others but I am very impressed by it. I was able to find it at Wal-Mart and it was priced at 10 dollars. For …

I use this bottle a lot when doing outdoor activities and I can say that it really does come in handy. It holds a lot of water and it’s easy to carry around which are a few of the reasons why I love it. I purchased …

Recently I purchased the Swiffer Wet Jet at the insistence of my mother. I couldn’t be happier that I had made this purchase.
The Swiffer Wet Jet lives up to it’s reputation in all ways. It is an excellent cleaning system for all types of floors …

Since my hair tends to fall out in clumps when I shower, the bathtub drain often becomes clogged. I had to find a clog remover for the drains to keep them clear and so the water wouldn’t back up while I was trying to shower. I tried Liquid Plumr …

The West Bend 84846 Stainless Steel 6qt. slow cooker is one of the most versatile and best crock pots on the market. I love mine so much, I refuse to use any other slow cooker. This device is far more then just a slow cooker.
Some features of the …

Like other homes, our kitchen was a mess because of the stubborn stains plaguing our kitchen walls, burners and stoves. It indeed was a huge mess because they were too greasy and too sticky. But then I did not want to buy new kitchen wares as a replacement …

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. …

My family loves the Foreman Grill. This grill is so versatile and easy to use. The Foreman Grill makes eating healthy a breeze. I love making hamburgers on it and when I do, it’s amazing to see all the grease just drip down into the little …

Gain Washing Powder Detergent is the only type of washing powder that I choose to use. When I go to the store Gain is almost always the most expensive brand but that can be expected because in my opinion this is a really good washing detergent. In …

When I was replacing my towels and wash cloths, I decided that I would purchase a dark blue set to match the bathroom. I found the Better Homes and Gardens Egyptian Cotton 3 Piece Towel Set in Admiral Blue at Walmart. The sets cost $21.00 for a three piece …

Anchor one of the most trusted electronics accessories manufacture in India and is really used in most of the Indian homes. Anchor has been producing electrical products in India for centuries now and they are known for their impeccable quality products. They produce a varied range of products from …

A couple years ago, before we moved into our wonderfully air conditioned condo, we lived in a cheap mobile home that was the equivalant of living in a tin box in the middle of our summers. The temperatures inside the house were reaching well into the 90’s, and all …

I bake a lot but always had a problem with my cakes, brownies, peanut butter bars, cookies, you name it and it would stick to my pan or cookie sheet, or give lots of trouble to come loose. This would not happen all the time but it was …

Since my wife and I are just starting our family and there’s just the two of us so far, we decided to purchase a simple Wimpex Hot and Normal Water Dispenser as it is really cheap and functions well. What i didn’t expect though is the fact that when …

I have to start off by saying I LOVE this kit. I use the 3 panels hooked up to a single 100amp hour deep cycle battery. The panels are built fairly sturdy with their aluminum/plastic frame. You will have to make a mount system for them. I used wood …

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 …

I make a lot of scrapbooking items as well as homemade soap and crafts. I was looking for the perfect punch for labels so I could make fancier looking address labels for birthday parties and so I could jazz up my homemade soap wrappers for Christmas gifts. …

I don’t have a lot of surfaces to dust in my house, but like to keep the ones that do have to be dusted nice and clean. There is nothing that i hate more than a thick film of dust on my things. That will drive my husband and …

I live in a very warm climate during certain times of the year, and I like to use fans verses the air conditioner whenever possible, though when the temps reach upwards of 110, that’s not always possible. Still, I like to have a fan going in the bedroom, but …

I swear this microwave is out to get me. I usually like GE appliances and the microwave itself is alright, but nothing spectacular. I expected it to be a little too small, but it is actually a good size for a dorm room. It turned out to be the …

I was standing in line at the store one day when I noticed a display of the Onetouch Automatic Can Openers near the registers. I remembered seeing the television commercials about them and how cool those commercials had made this can opener seem. On impulse I decided to purchase …

Seventh Generation natural toliet bowl cleaner is a non toxic bio degradable cleaner. It can be purchased at Whole Foods and other stores that carry natural products.
I have used this cleaner in place of traditional toliet bowl cleaners with decent results. I really like to use natural cleaners whenever …

When our electric can opener gave out several months ago, we searched everywhere for another similar one. The reason I loved it so much, is because it cut the cans smoothly, leaving no rough edges that could lead to nasty cuts. But the only electric can openers that I …

I don’t like eating fast food all the time. I chose to instead start packing my lunches. A lot of the time, my lunches would consist of food from the night before. I bought some bowls to make it easier to pack and store food to take for my …

I really love the concept of this stuff and it was easy to use but I wasn’t satisfied with the results. I was very disappointed after using it because it wasn’t very effective at all. The main thing that I look for when I’m buying …

Are you tired of searching for cleaning supplies that do not have a chemical smell to them, causing you to choke and suffer with from the terrible chemical smell? They only products that you can find anymore are the cleaning supplies that either do not work that great, or …

I love to buy things like towels and sheets because they are a really easy way to change the décor in my home without spending a lot of money. I was in Wal-Mart recently when I saw that their Mainstay Quick Drying Towels Full Size Bath Towels were on …

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 …

The Presto-brand cool touch electric griddle is a great cooking device. It has a ten and a half by twenty and a half cooking surface, so you can cook quite a bit of food at one time. Some of the features it has are a non-stick surface …

This general purpose primer does good on just about anything except concrete floors. I recently finished my new basement with this stuff all over the walls. Some of the walls are drywall and some are concrete wall forms. I used a latex base paint over the KILZ primer.
It works best …