I usually try to avoid having any clothes that need to be dry cleaned, but I sometimes cave when it comes to the desire to have really pretty clothes that need that extra care when it comes to their washing. I’ve tried a couple different things to get the …

I bought the Dyson Animal vacuum cleaner last year to replace my previous vacuum cleaner which sadly stopped working. I bought it from Currys online because at the time, that was the cheapest place to buy it at a cost of £210.00 including delivery.
When it arrived, it was very …

I hate the sight of molds. I don’t know whenever I see molds I feel like throwing up. It is big problem to me during rainy days because surely after the rain, molds will start to build up on our gates, veranda and porch. I don’t like …

I have has the Step2 Easel for two for a couple years, and it’s still a big hit with the kids. I have a day care in my home and have kids of all different ages here. The easel is easy to set up when the kids …

The Creative Expressions Thanksgiving Party Bountiful Turkey Beverage Napkins retail for two dollars and ninety-nine cents. A total of twenty beverage napkins come in a pack. I used these napkins for one Thanksgiving in the past, but I won’t be buying them again for any Thanksgiving in the future. …

My love of baking is what also fuels my many fitness activities and subsequent reviews. As I refuse to let my sweet tooth take a toll on my otherwise small frame, I often bake and then try to burn up the calories as fast as humanly possible. …

I like incense sometimes for freshening up the bedroom on warm and humid days and in particular I like fruity sweet smells for the summer. When I was looking through the incense selection at World Market I was specifically hoping to find cherry scented incense. I was remembering …

I learned about microfiber cloths from a friend who bought his own set online. When I tested them I wanted to buy mine as well, and luckily I found Zwipes Microfiber Cloth by Zwipes for $20 online. It was a set of 36 microfiber cloths, which can be used …

With the cost of living and the economy what it is these days I find myself turning more and more away from the higher priced detergents like Tide and Gain. As I am sure most consumers are these days watching their pennies, why not try a more economical brand …

I purchased this closet organizer at Wallmart on clearance for $7.00. I bought it for my daughters’ closet in hopes that she would feel more compelled to dress herself everyday if we layed an outfit out on each shelf for each day of the school week. Assembly is pretty …

I was looking for a dishwasher which can support me for long. After researching on internet and getting suggestions from various sources I decided to buy IFB Neptune DX Dishwasher. This dishwasher cost me more than what my budget was allowing me, but even then I go for it …

I think I finally solved two things that bugged me about my bathroom. Yesterday while shopping at Walgreens, I spotted a pretty little tabletop fountain. Unfortunately, my bathroom lacks a considerable amount of display space, so I am limited as how to add a little pizzazz to …

The Smartworks 2 in 1 pop up flip hamper is probably the best hamper I’ve ever purchased. It’s cheaper and more functional than the standard plastic laundry basket but only a few dollars more than the standard mesh hampers. They are much more durable than the standard …

I have long been a fan of Sunlight dish detergent, as it does a great job on my dishes. What I have found however; that it tends to dry out my hands and make them red and sensitive, so when I saw Sunlight Antibacterial Disinfectant Dishwashing Liquid that advertised …

I received a call from an old friend saying she was in the area and wanted to know if she could stop by in a few hours to say hello. In the time it took me to tell her how excited I was about seeing her, it was …

I don’t think there’s anything more cozy and comfortable than lighting a candle on a grey, gloomy fall day. I like my apartment to smell good and I use oil diffuser all the time, however, no oil or aroma stick can give you those fall scents, like pumpkin spice or …

My boyfriend and I recently were in the market for a vacuum cleaner. We were looking for something affordable, light and easy to store, but still something that could provide a basic clean. Our apartment is not huge and the vacuum space really is not that big so we …

There are both positives and negatives with this knife sharpener. The good things about this sharpening rod is that it’s fairly affordable, does a great job of actually sharpening a knife bladed, and is easy to use. However, at least one negative thing about this sharpening rod I noticed …

I like to find toys for my day care kids that will allow them to have fun indoors and outdoors, as well as keep them entertained and safe while playing. I saw another family in the neighborhood that had one of these inflatable toys and I decided to …

I have recently had to get a new washing machine. Mine was about 15 years old and had just about had it. I decided to go with an Energy Star rated product because I have become increasingly aware about the environment. At the same time I did want to …

Three months ago, I bought a Sunnex Teflon coated frying pan which replaced my heavy duty ordinary frying pan. The brand appealed to me because of the manufacturers’ aggressive effort of advertising the product. I am a customer who believes that a brand image is a liability for the …

I can never forget the incident that happened at my friend’s house warming party the other day. As my friend played the perfect host —“ serving welcome drinks to her guests, a glass of grape juice accidentally slipped on her gorgeous dress and formed a stain. Though the guests …

I have tried all sorts of toilet cleaners and fresheners over the years. I have tried the ones you just squirt under the rim and down the toilet, both cheap and expensive all just to be flushed away and not very effective. I have tried the blocks that you …

The best smelling candles that I have ever come into contact with are Home Interior candles if they say that it is baked apple pie scented when it is burning I guarantee it will smell like apple pie. The candles are a little high though, however if you burn …

I love to cook and bake and of course being someone who does this a lot, I sometimes remain with leftovers or just find myself needing something small to store a small quantity of ingredients in.
When I was in the USA on vacation a few years back, I went …

I purchased this chair for my office over a year ago and I really love it. It’s very sturdy and it’s held up great since I purchased it. I purchased it from Office Depot and I paid 70 dollars for it. It’s expensive compared to others …

When my daughter turned 13 in March she asked for a basic sponge cake, she’s not a fan of frosting or jammy fillings so I set about looking for a decent cake pan that I could use to make her something a bit more basic than usual.  I bought …

I love to clean my house and I’m very particular about how my house is cleaned. One of my favorite things to do is clean my floors. Mopping is fun to me, I enjoy not only using a mop but getting on my hands and knees to make sure the …

I was intrigued when I saw the first commercial for Bounty’s new paper towel product, Bounty with Dawn. I have been known to squirt some dish detergent on a paper towel to wash a few dishes, so it seemed like a convenient idea. I picked up a package the …

I have owned several irons and this is by far one of my favorites. It’s very convenient and hassle free to use which is the main reason why I love it. It performs very well and I love the results that I get after ironing …

A product that I like to keep handy, both in the kitchen and the bathroom, is Clorox Lemon Fresh Disinfecting Wipes. Wipes are easier and more convenient to use than sprays and other cleans, in my opinion. They sit there in the corner, in their pop-up dispenser, …

I purchased the Hoover F5915-900 carpet cleaner to shampoo my carpet but after using it the carpet cleaner did not work as good as I expected. One of the first things that I noticed about this Hoover F5915-900 is that it’s very heavy. It takes a lot …

My shower and bathtub gets mold and mildew pretty quickly when I do not clean it. This is why it is very important to me to make sure that my tub and shower are always as clean as possible. I feel like I have to keep the mold …

You can find the 3M Scotchbrite Scrubbing Pad in practically all the grocery stores around the country. It’s that popular as a product. I purchased mine recently at Shopwise —“ Pasong Tamo corner Vito Cruz Streets, Makati City. The 150mm x 200mm x 8mm nylon pad costs P 43.75 …

I do a lot of do-it-yourself projects at home, often trying to recreate commercial items on the cheap. As a result of my home back engineering projects, I have amassed a great many different kinds of glues, ranging from fake nail glue, to the most powerful epoxies I can …

I recently purchased several items for my outdoor patio area. The weather is starting to warm up, and we are in the process of decorating our backyard in preparation for summer time. We love to entertain and often have guests over, and we usually end up congregating in …

Have you ever had so many flies that you begin to wonder if someone has stashed a dead body in your crawl space and maybe another in your attic? I have! This year has been the worst year for flies that I have ever seen. Sure I have gotten …

I always like to keep a multi purpose cleanser that comes in a handy spray bottle at home as I find it convenient for a quick clean up. It also helps not having to keep a few different cleaners to help clean different surfaces.
My all time favorite is …

Outback Power Systems is unquestionably the number one manufacturer of solar power components for residential use. It has a well-deserved reputation for quality and customer service.
I have owned two Outback MX-60 charge controllers for three years. Outback has renamed these FLEXmax 60 charge controllers, but to the …

It appears that the latest trend in being earth friendly is using these reusable bags that are available at almost all major retailers. I have to admit that I’ve purchased more than enough of these bags, but I haven’t found one I actually liked.
Then I went into Home …

During the winter months my family goes through a ton of hot chocolate. I find myself making it for myself or the kids constantly. While I had been making it in the microwave, I had noticed that it had become more and more of a nuisance as …

My entire kitchen is made up of General Electric appliances. I got them all at the same time to outfit a new apartment in Canada and feel I made a big mistake in doing so. The general quality of the appliances seems to change in accordance with how difficult the …

I seems no matter how hard I try I manage to cut myself once a week on something. Whether it is stepping on a misshapen rock outside, or an accidental slip when cutting vegetables making dinner.
One thing I learned early on in life was it is important to keep …

Our family uses the blender only occasionally for smoothies and milkshakes. Usually we get out the blender in the summer for these treats. Our old blender had fallen apart, so we were shopping for a new one and didn’t want to buy anything too expensive. …

One thing I absolutely hate is when I purchase a large bag of spaghetti or pasta of any kind and have no way to properly reseal the bag after using a portion of the pasta inside. Using those bag clip things make the bag bulky and hard to store …

After my old water heater failed, I purchased this WhirlPool as a replacement. It’s a 40 gallon water heater, and I purchased it from Lowes for $340. To me this price was a bargain. Despite being one of the cheaper models, it’s very efficient, …

I do not want my hands to look, feel and be rough that is why when I do household chores, wash my personal stuffs and do gardening, I wear hand gloves. I started using this when I was the one washing my clothes. I normally send my dirty clothes …

I purchased Febreze Air effects Air Refresher from the local grocery store in Charlotte N.C and I really love it! I have always used the “renuzit” Air Fresher before but I wanted to try something different so I noticed the apple spice & delight febreze and decided to purchase …

Guests are expected within the hour and the smell emitting from the bathroom would cause a dormouse to run and hide. During such desperate times, homeowners will go to nearly any length to quench the smell. From spraying an entire bottle of Febreeze, to hanging a dozen car fresheners, …

I love cooking as a pastime, and as a consequence I like it when my kitchen is fully stocked in terms of appliances. I have lots of kitchen appliances, though most of them are just for show, if I may be honest. However, there are some I can’t do …