I hate scrubbing the toilet, but as it is a necessary chore, I decided to make it easier on myself by buying Scrubbing Bubbles FreshBrush Max kit at my local supermarket. This is the latest invention and twist on the traditional toilet brush, and I have to say it …

The Penn Distributing Co. Double Heart Lighted Window Decor cost me around ten dollars I believe when I bought it last year. Today, it’s running for fifteen dollars, but even if I would’ve paid fifteen dollars, I think this Valentine’s Day decoration would’ve been worth the money. It’s far …

I wanted a grill for the backyard and I wanted it to be a gas grill because I just like them better than a charcoal grill. I didn’t have a lot of money to spend, so I got the one that would work best for me at the lowest …

Refrigerators were once considered a luxury when I was young, but now they are a necessity in India specially in summers when temperature can be as high as 40 degree Celsius. We normally take lunch packs that are cooked in the morning and some …

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 …

The Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaning Kit doesn’t work like it says it does, or at least it didn’t work for me. I put this
little machine to the ultimate tests. I have two guys living with me that work on jet engines daily. They come home …

Before this mattress, I had this cheap queen sized bed bought at this sale place. It was 50% off because it was going out of business and I thought it was a good price. At first the mattress felt nice but after a year, it got really springy and …

My mother, like many mothers out there I am sure, once told me “Honey don’t spend your days cleaning! Enjoy life!”
While I know there are many that find cleaning a joy, I am not one of those people, and of course this is one area in which I …

Elba is a pioneer manufacturer in cooking range and similar kitchen products. An Italian brand which I purchased for my newly bought home. Initially, when my contractor installed the kitchen cabinets, something went wrong which gave contiuous sparks on …

Recently we received the Oster 3 Quart Fondue pot as a housewarming gift from my boyfriend’s parents. We have always wanted a fondue pot as we are huge fans of anything you can melt and dip things into, but we could never really justify the expense for something we …

Whirlpool neat and clean , a set of boxes and containers to keep your refrigerator neat and tidy. WE purchased a big refrigerator few days back and with that we got this set of box and containers as a gift. The boxes are really an asset and helps to …

We have just one small bathroom on our main floor. When we bought the house, it had just a freestanding pedestal sink with no cupboards or cabinets underneath. Although I didn’t mind it at first, and I liked the simple design, I soon realized that it would …

When it comes to moving around heavy furniture I know from experience that it can be a really big hassle. I was so glad when I first found this furniture slider set and I had to give it a try. I was a bit skeptical when I …

When it comes to cleaning windows I know from experience that it can be tough to find a cloth that cleans well. I purchased these towels a few months ago and I don’t believe you can purchase anything better for cleaning windows. They are sold in a pack …

I’ve had a long love affair with french presses. I got my first Bodum when I was 19, which was quite a few years ago. A friend of mine who was a Manager at Starbucks turned me on to this type of coffee maker. The one I had was …

I purchased Clorox Regular Bleach at Walmart for $1.94 for a 3 quart bottle. I got the bleach to help whiten my clothes while they were in the washer. I only use Clorox Regular Bleach on occasion because the harsh chemicals often makes me break out and dries my …

Recently I got this black and Decker blender, from Wal-Mart. It’s a very compact and cute one for my kitchen. I was so impressed by the performance of it, very useful for anyone who is looking out to pick a blender. More importantly it is very easy to …

I live in a rural area of very northern CA, and for days we have been without power, due to extremely stormy weather. Luckily, I had heard the storm was coming, and purchased a Baby Ben Westclox Alarm clock for our family’s schedules. The power has come back on, …

This Red Rose candle from Sebnini was a Christmas present, the giver obviously knowing my tastes very well as I adore both the design and the scent of the candle.
It is a ‘tinned candle’ with tightly fitting lid to preserve the scent while not being used, the label …

I am a fan of the Hyde Park Comforter Series. The Hyde Park Rose Garden Comforter Set is no exception to the rule. This lovely rich red and gold comforter set will add a touch of luxury to any bedroom. The Rose Garden Comforter Set is so rich looking …

The pros of this cleaning product: I can spray mold or mildew, come back in 15 minutes or so, and it’s gone. All I have to do is wipe it with a wet sponge and rinse.
The cons of this product: I wonder if it’s a case of the …

The Tefal induction hob is my first-ever foray into induction cooking. Before this, I prepared meals using an electric stove top. My move to induction cooking was two fold: I wanted to save up on electricity and induction cookers were what I mostly saw available at the appliance stores in …

I love to eat soup. I believe that there is nothing like a hot, tasty soup in a cold day. I have been using the Dining Bowl by Chic for many months now. Please let me share my experience with this dining bowl with you.
I would like to start …

I have used a Vim abrasive powder cleaner before and found its harsh ingredients scratched my bathtub, although it did do a good cleaning job. When Vim came on the market with Vim Gel containing baking soda, I bought it thinking it would be a gentler cleaning agent for …

Two things I always try to keep on me are my keys and a box cutter/utility knfe. We’re always receiving new shipments in at work or cutting wire ties, and I find myself looking for a utility knife often throughout the day. And since I work between …

When I purchase paper towels from the store, I usually wait for a good sale to pop up on a six pack or eight pack. I seldom purchase a single roll of paper towels or a two pack because when I do the math, the value simply isn’t there, …

Velvet curtains are the worst when they are cheap looking. The last time I saw velvet curtains at an import store advertised as chocolate brown they turned out to be a wimpy sort of light milk chocolate color. I think most of us think of saturated jewel tones when …

Who wants to have a comfortable sleep after a very tiring day? Of course the answer is everyone. I always wanted to have a comfortable sleep. I want to feel relax. What I do is to have a warm shower and sleep in a silk covered bed with foamy …

Because we are on well water, one issue that I am constantly battling in my bathrooms is hard water. I saw this online and read that some people had awesome results so I decided to give it a try in my kids bathroom where the tub faucets are really grungy …

This is one product sold under the Great Value name at Walmart that isn’t such a great value. The reason I say that is because the product made by Walmart just doesn’t work as well as the product it’s designed after and is intended to serve as replacement for …

We were beginning to get water seepage around our bathroom sink so our local hardware store suggested we buy Mastercraft Silicone for Kitchen and Bath. Mastercraft is a trusted name in household repairs, and I was confident that this Silicone product would stop the problem we were having in …

I bought MicroNet Suede Ultra-Compact Microfiber Towel for $10 online. Here is my review.
The kitchen towels measured 20 x 40-Inch they don’t look any different from the other rags I used in the past. I can tell they are not way too large, not larger than face …

When I walk into my home I expect everything around me to smell fresh. I smoke in my home and sometimes it can smell more like smoke and tar. I hate this and I try to find products to fix this problem almost all the time. I had a …

One lazy Sunday afternoon we decided to surf the Internet, we both use Laptop computers and often find things of interest to show to each other. I had just started looking at the new Nintendo games on the market and hubby was yelling me!
He had found exactly what we …

Here’s another gimmicky device that really does work. The One Touch Can Opener is simple and small and costs less than a can opener that you plug into the wall and leave on your counter top all the time. I keep my One Touch in the same …

A small kitchen appliance which is very useful in its own way is Cuisinart Sandwich Grill. Actually at first I was not keen on buying a sandwich grill because I thought it was unnecessary in my kitchen. We have a bread toaster anyway. But when my son opted to …

This is a 20 oz bottle of starch that is used to iron clothes. It is a white bottle with a blue cap. There’s a picture of a dress shirt and an iron on the front. It claims to make ironing easier. The bottle has some helpful ironing tips …

I have tried several backpacking camp stoves over the last ten years and never was quite satisfied until now. One day we were preparing for an outing with my son’s boyscout troop 659 when Kevin pulled out his personal camp stove. Kevin was going to demonstrate how to light …

I cannot stand to have any sort of a bad odor in my home. It drives me crazy and I will spend hours cleaning and freshening my home until I find the odor and eliminate what’s causing it. One of the biggest areas that I have issues with is …

Since automatic lighting systems are generally expensive to acquire and install in South Africa, I decided to take on the task of acquiring one myself and appointing personnel myself to install the system custom made for my needs, and the best way for me to do this was to …

Tide to go is great when you accidentally mess up your clothes with food. I carry one of these around with me in my purse for when those unexpected spills happen. I used it last week to get out some barbeque sauce. The way the thing is designed is …

I’m the type of person who is always looking for a more natural approach to things because I just feel it is a healthier way of life. Washing dishes is no exception. For awhile I used the ready packs of commercial detergent for my dishwasher and most …

One of my favourite Yankee Candle fragrances is Vanilla Satin, I’m currently burning it in wax tart format which I think is the best way to experience this particular scent. For those of you who don’t know, a wax tart is the modern take on an oil burner;  a …

A lot of people have a lot of things to say about good coffee and good coffee machines. I wanted to make good coffee at home, but I didn’t want to spend thousands or even hundreds of dollars on a —˜good’ coffee machine. I did a one-day coffee making …

I’ve tried a lot of different garbage bags in my time. While many of them have their pros and cons they also have their consistencies and inconsistencies. This particular garbage bag is a very great example of this.
The pros definitely outweigh the cons with this …

For some reason, my brother always insists that the kitchen towels and the bathroom tissues we use should be the thickest and best kind. We found this Sanicare Bathroom Tissue that has 3-ply and we have been loyal to this tissue since we discovered this. Unfortunately for my brother, …

I got this Glass Washer by As Seen On TV. The price is only $8. I got it when I walked in their store. To me, I hate cleaning and washing, especially glass cups. It’s really hard to reach the very bottom of the cups since the mouth/ opening …

When they say that this product is touch on grease, they were not kidding. I could not believe how fast and easy it was to use this product to clean up especially after baking. You all know how baked on food tends to stick to the container. I usually …

This is a clever little contraption! What’s clever about it, in part, is that it has a little ice compartment that helps to keep my salad tasting as if it just came out of the refrigerator even after it’s been several hours. Cold salad is much more pleasant to …

I have been using the Rex Peeler By Zena for several months now. I am very pleased with it and really think that it is a very useful kitchen accessory. Please let me share my experience with you.
I would like to start this review by saying that I like …