Housewares Reviews
Black & Decker SmartBrew Coffeemaker
Since I have more than an hour commute to work and must wake up at 4:00 AM, a fresh, hot cup of coffee is essential. When my old cofee maker died, I decided to do a bit of research to get the best bang for my buck.
I finally …
Tala Large Refillable Gas Lighter
When our gas ignition stopped working it was very annoying. At first we were lighting the hob, oven and grill with matches, which was fiddly, inconvenient (as we kept having to buy more and more), and not to mention dangerous, as you always end up with your hand …
Sanyo HPS-MC3 3-in-1 Nonstick Electric Multi-Cooker
I purchased this cooker over a year ago and it has certainly made my cooking a whole lot easier. I paid 80 dollars for this product and so far I certainly feel like I have been getting my moneys worth from it. This cooker is made out …
Nordic Ware Egg Poacher and Bacon Rack Set
I bought this combo package recently at the London Drugs chain store when my plastic egg poacher broke. I’ve always been a huge fan of plastic egg poachers because they are so easy to use.
For example, instead of frying my breakfast eggs, for which I have to use …
Philips CFL tube lights
Philips CFL tube lights are one the most efficient and power saving lights and our whole house uses them to save that electricity and to prevent the meter from galloping at a high speed. The tubes help saves up to 80 % of the normal power consumption and …
Febreze NOTICEables
Oh my gosh, if you love the smell of Christmas, then you have to get the Febreze NOTICEables in Apple Spice and Holly Berry. This thing is amazing. The Febreze NOTICEables is an air freshener that plugs into the wall. Unlike other plug in air fresheners, this one contains …
Butterball Electric Turkey Fryer
This is a great product to have , and really makes cooking a tasty turkey very easy. With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up , this is the perfect thing to have in your kitchen. Of course it is good all year round as well. It is worth the money. …
Sunbeam Coffee Machine EM3600
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 …
Jack LaLannes Power Juicer
I’ve just started the whole juicing thing and when it comes to juicing I have totally met my limit. When you juice you have to get the right kind of juicer and I don’t think that I got the right one. My experience wasn’t all that great. I’m not …
Yankee Candle - Autumn Wreath
The Yankee Candle - Autumn Wreath is a scented, seasonal candle that retails for over twenty dollars. This is a very pricey scented candle and it’s one that at one time I felt comfortable purchasing because of it being a high quality candle, but nowadays, I try to watch …
Kaboom Foamtastic with Oxyclean Bathroom Foam Cleaner
As I am always looking for a better way to clean my bathroom with less effort, I decided to try a product I had seen in TV commericals many times. It is called “Kaboom Foamtastic” and is claims to contain “OxyClean.” I have used Oxyclean products before …
Prestige Omega Delux - 3 Piece Non-stick cookware set
I love using non-stick cookware. In fact I don’t think I would ever want to cook on any other cookware as I have gotten 3o used to the ease of cooking on non-stick pans. But then not all non-stick cook wares are the same.
The non-sticks that I had …
John Lewis Joel Duvet and Pillow covers, Oyster/Pink
I have recently bought a new pillow and duvet case (which I bought separately) from John Lewis which were trimmed with satin ribbon, of various widths, in pastel colors which gives a soft gleam effects against the matt background. These covers are really cool and had a simple …
Ultra Downy Simple Pleasures Fabric Softener
Many products are now ultra concentrated and the Downy products line is no exception with their new Ultra Downy Simple Pleasures Fabric Softener in pink opal. I couldn’t imagine what pink opal would smell like in a liquid fabric softener, but as I often only buy things on sale …
Woolite Heavy Traffic Foam
I have a messy husband. That is a fact. He spilled a cup of apple cider our first week in our new home. And coffee after that. And more and more. He would forget how to wipe his winter boots and then mud was added to that. So, I …
Fred Exterior White Paint
I was in the market for some paint to re-paint the outside of my house so I decided to go with this. I was somewhat disappointed with it because it doesn’t work nearly as well as I expected. I purchased it from Fred’s Dollar Store. …
The Ove Glove for Hot Surfaces
I might be one of the only people who actually ordered this off tv when I saw an informercial for it. I really don’t even know how many things I’ve bought from infomercials, because I try not to keep track since it’s actually an embarassing hobby of mine. …
Williams Sonoma Double Handled Soup Bowls
I have found the most awesome product for my household…the Williams Sonoma Double Handled Soup Bowls! If you love soup on a cold, blustery winter afternoon, you have to purchase the Williams Sonoma Double Handled Soup Bowls. Yes, these beautiful bowls have double handles on either side that make …
Dupont Advion Cocroach Gel
After we moved into our new apartment, my boyfriend and I discovered a pretty heavy roach infestation in our apartment. Having tried numerous over the counter options with no success, we decided to try out something much more heavy duty. We did some research on amazon.com and finally settled …
Crabtree and Evelyn Isla Glen Reed Diffuser
This is an must-have in the house! Supposed to capture the essence of the Scottish Highlands, the scented bottle comes in a pretty box with flowers commonly found in the Highlands as the decoration motif. I was apprehensive about the smell as the market these days has too many …
Arm & Hammer Liquid Laundry Detergent- Clean Burst Scent
I remember that my mom used to use baking soda a lot when I was a child, and so when I first came across Arm & Hammer’s Liquid Laundry Detergent I decided that it might be worth giving it a try. I found it at on sale Wal-Mart for …
Fitzroy Fabric Plasters
Some time ago I had a cut on one of my feet. It was taking quite a long time to heal since because of the place it was located, it would rub against most of my shoes and would get irritated, even when it was just beginning to heal. …
Brillo Pads with Oxy Clean
The first time I used the Brillo Pads with Oxy Clean was just yesterday. I went to my grandmother’s house to clean up parts of the house for her. I started in the kitchen. There are a lot of grease stains in the kitchen on the stove, refrigerator and …
Clorox Regular Bleach
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 …
Sapoe Hot & Cold Water Dispenser
My parents bought this water dispenser two years ago. It was rather cheap, and they only bought it so that their grandkids don’t have to keep on opening the refrigerator. At first it was more practical for them, and then it made their lives easier since they didn’t need …
Rubbermaid 50 Quart 5 Day Wheeled Cooler
We have a cooler for every occasion. When we go camping, we like to have both large and small coolers, depending on what we are going to use them for. We always like to have a large cooler for drinks for the weekend. Last year we …
Keurig B3000 Coffee Maker
Recently at the bequest of my persistent boyfriend, I purchased a Keurig coffee maker. Although I am not a big coffee drinker myself, Keurig also makes a good selection of teas so I figured that overall it would be a fun thing to try out.
The machine is an …
Delonghi Three Dragon Oil-Filled Heat Radiator
For very long, I used to live in homes that used to have no central heating, electric storage heating or gas central heating. However, now gas central heating is such a necessity for me that I won’t even look at any homes that don’t have it.
For me, however, sometimes …
Housewives Choice Mop
Our mop had been going bad for a while to the point where it had grown thin and worn out , we could not get out stains on it, and the metal part was scraping against the floor whenever we used it to clean. We realized that it was …
Toilet Duck Toilet Cleaner
My mother used to buy Duck all the time when I was younger, now when I have my own apartment I don’t really use Duck because I buy so many different products that I’ve completely forgotten about Duck. But as I really adore discounts I rarely don’t buy something …
Step2 Play Cottage Play House
This play cottage is a favorite among my day care kids. I put it outside during the summer months, and in the winter time it goes inside in the play room. I first purchased it because I was looking for something fun for the kids that would …
Starplast Trash Bin
I have been using the Starplast Trash Bin for some months now. My experience with this trash bin has been quite good and I would like to share it with you please.
I would like to start this review by saying that this trash bin is quite big. It can …
Allsop WheelEasy Folding Yard Cart
I purchased this cart mainly for carrying things around the yard and it’s been amazing. I have really enjoyed using it and it has really helped to eliminate some of the hassle that required when I need to do things such as moving dirt and moving small shrubs. …
Oakland Living Blue Gazing Ball
When I planted the garden at my new house, I wanted to add a few ornaments to it to make it look even nicer. I took the kids shopping with me and they loved the Blue Gazing Ball. I thought it was kind of nice although I didn’t really …
IKEA laundry cart
I bought this laundry cart from IKEA store sometime in 2009. I personally chose it because I like it having its own back wheels in which I can just move it around in the house without having to worry about carrying it all the time. One good …
Classic Sun laundry detergent
I will never buy this laundry detergent again. Half of the clothes I washed, I had to wash them again because the detergent was all over them. There were little white stuff all over the clothes and I couldn’t get them out. That has also got to be not …
Fridgadaire WA58 Washing Machine
I have owned this washing machine for about a year. It has worked sell for the most part but I have noticed a few issues with it. It was purchased from Baber’s leasing in Starkville. At the time of purchase it was priced at 300 dollars. …
TechnoWater Water Treatment System
My husband and I were looking for new water filter system when our old one failed to work and we came across this brand. This is one system that is very attractive and does the job wonderfully. The water tastes better and clearer than before. It is very easy …
Magic Starch
We me being an entrepreneur I sometimes have to take gigs that require a certain type of dress. I have to wear either a solid white or black dress shirt that has a professional look to it. I bought a twenty ounce canister of Magic Starch heavy …
Baygon All Insect Killer
Baygon All Insect Killer is another product that I have used for eliminating insects at home. This is an oil based aerosol spray with overpowering smell. This is effective to use indoor and outdoor especially in the garden. It also has a long last smell. It comes in a …
George Foreman family sized grilling machine
I hate cooking. No just hate it, but hate it with the fiery passion of a thousand burning suns, I hate it that much. I’ve never been one for the kitchen and anything that screams convenience is more my cup of tea. Generally speaking, if it doesn’t come out …
Lasko Ceramic Air Heater
My apartment is freezing. Numerous complaints to the landlord have gone unanswered and despite piling on multiple blankets at night, I still wake up cold. I have never liked portable heaters because I always thought they were a fire hazard, but the cold was so pervasive that I decided …
SE Super-Bright Reading Lamp
I really love this reading lamp. It works very well and I have not noticed any issues with it. There are several different features and capabilities that it has that I have not been able to find in most others. I’m glad I decided to make …
Ortho Weed B Gon Max
I live in California, in a home where the summer is very hot. My landscaping includes stones among the planters because the heat makes it difficult to maintain grass. The problem I encounter is weeds and grass, growing among the stones, even though I have landscape material …
Yankee Candle Regular Tumbler Container Candle
I am a candle fiend. I just like that romantic glow at night. I’ve been preferring unscented candles over scented ones in recent years. It’s cheaper that way plus it’s a no brainer for entertaining because unscented candles won’t offend me or my guests. However, every once in a …
Swiffer Sweeper, Wet Mopping Refills, Open Window Fresh
I have had my Swiffer mop for years, and I love it. I have tried the wet jet and wasn’t as happy with it because it kept falling apart. Now The Swiffer mop with the Swiffer Sweeper Wet Mopping Refills are all I use on my floors. …
Darbel Electric Lawn Mower
I have a huge lawn. Well, not mine exactly as I am living here temporarily. But, I have to take care of the garden and the grounds. When we first arrived here, there was just a patch of grass and a lot of trees around the house. My husband …
Bed in a Bag
I am retired and I know how expensive it is to purchase items that you need so I am always on the lookout for ways to keep my lifestyle and still be able to afford to live. And if that means cutting back on some of the luxuries that …
Q-Snap Frames
I do alot of needlework,and I take it very seriously. I am used to having fabric drum tight,and will go lengths to achieve this. I discovered the smaller size 6 X Q-snap frame at Hobby Lobby. I now own the 6 X 6, 12 X 12, 8 X 10, …
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