When I got my dog around one year ago, I immediately discovered that having cream carpets and a dog with black hair was not a very good idea after all. I therefore decided to buy a handheld vacuum cleaner so that I could easily clean my carpet and furniture …

How easy is it to set up your own backyard gazebo? Well, when you’re less than five feet tall, an 8-foot by 8-foot steel frame gazebo can seem a bit daunting.
But I purchased one anyway: a Garden Treasures Living 8 ft. X 8ft. Steel Gazebo …

I usually prefer buying more expensive soap powder to do the laundry since I’ve noticed that a lot of the less expensive ones tend to make the coloured clothes look dull or washed out, they don’t smell as nice, and I also find it harder for the inexpensive soap …

After more years than I really want to think about, I finally had a small bit of yard in which I could put a fire pit. I’d been dying to get a fire pit for years, ever since a friend of mine bought one to keep in her backyard. …

Downy Passion is the newest variant of Downy and it is my favorite. I have also already tried other brands but nothing beats Downy Passion for me. I cannot say it’s the best out of all the Downy variants but this is the one I like the most. I …

Because I like to cook as much as I do and I always have a ton of food in my refrigerator thanks to a mother who likes to shop for me and fill my place up with food I’ll never use, I have sometimes a smelly fridge, mostly because …

This is a computer screen cleaner that actually works pretty well. What I think that I like the most about this computer screen cleaner is the fact that when I spray it on my laptop screen, the solution doesn’t start dripping down the screen towards my keyboard. The spray …

Late last summer we went to a lot of places riding our car with our little cousins who were not more than 2 years old. And of course, as we had not really expected it, it turned out to be a huge mess because of the food spills and …

Anyone who owns a pool knows that more often than not, pool supplies are rather costly. If you intend to use your home pool at night, there are often few options aside from having pool lights installed into your pool. That requires one to hire an electrician …

One of the best purchases I have ever made is my Showtime Rotisserie & BBQ oven by Ronco. I had seen the infomercials several times and heard co-workers rave about theirs before I finally decided to try it. Afterall, everything advertized on TV is made to seem just …

Lock and Lock lunch box is a breakthrough in house wares when durability and endurance are concerned. Actually, I just bought this kind of lunch box a month ago, because I am so desperate with something to keep my food at lunch time without spilling the chicken broth.
I was …

My husband has severe lung problems. In fact, he’s had 1/2 of one lung removed. It is imperative that we have filters in our home. HEPA filters are the very best because they filter 99.97% of all particles in the air.
We purchased our Hunter set at Costco several years …

It’s always difficult when trying to dust my ceiling due to it being so difficult to reach. I purchased this duster mainly for the use of dusting my ceiling but I have used it for dusting other things also. I purchased it from K-Mart about …

I really love these leather protector wipes. I have been using them for over a year and I have been really impressed by how well they work. These wipes are sold in several different sizes which I believe is great but I normally purchase the container that …

My husband’s family had an AEG washing machine for nearly 30 years. It was that durable. The only reason we decided to get rid of that washing machine was that it made such a loud noise when it was spinning and we did not think that it would be …

Bounce fabric softener dryer sheets provide an easy, effective method of getting clothes to come out of the dryer machine soft, static-free, and smelling great. Bounce claims they invented dryer sheets in 1975, and whether or not this is true, the company definitely produces an amazingly excellent line …

It seems funny to write about a snow cone maker when so many people are snowed in right now! But then summer is right around the corner, and you’ll be ready with family favorite in hand.
The old fashioned carnival style snow cone maker by …

I found this display of scented jar candles at the grocery store. I wasn’t all that impressed with the look of them. I actually like the simplicity of the plain cylindrical jar and the contemporary look of the brushed metal lid. It reminds me of the much more expensive …

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, …

Since the popularity of the “Go Green” campaigns, I thought I would do my part and start recycling more. I’m always out on the go: whether it is shopping or running errands and the first thing I do before leaving the house is making sure I have prepared my …

Comet has been apart of my household for years. My mother used to use it all the time and so I kind of migrated it to my home. I love comet for many reasons. I can use it on just about anything. I have learned over the years what …

My husband is currently redoing a master bedroom and bathroom for us in our home and he was commenting how much he loved his new Black and Decker 1/4 Sheet Finishing Sander. He said it makes much less of a mess than his old finishing sander and that …

We love to grill during the summer, and our old grill finally broke down last year. We were looking for an inexpensive grill to get us by until we decided on another purchase. We wanted one that could last us through a couple summers, and then we …

If you’re a real gourmet or coffee fan you’re not going to be satisfied with this purchase. In the hierarchy of espresso machines (if such hierarchy exists) this one owns the lowest level. It doesn’t mean that this espresso machine is of the bad quality or has any kind …

I am in love with my Bissel steam mop. It is quite possibly my favorite appliance ever. It really worked wonders for me.
I have major issues with my kitchen floor in that I cannot stand for it to be the least bit dirty. However because it is laminate tile …

Dylon Colour Catcher sheets seemed like a good thing for me to try, particularly as I live alone and I have to do several machines washes every week to cater separately for whites, colours and darks. Each sheet is about the size of a sheet of lavatory paper …

A few months ago I decided it was past time to clean the coffee maker again and was rather tired of the results of using vinegar because there was still some residue inside the machine. I decided to purchase a bottle of Brew Rite Cleaner for the automatic drip …

When my Tefal toaster and oven broke down, I had no choice but to get another one from the local shops. I wanted to get a similar type of appliance which had both a toaster and oven function but I could not find one. As I need a toaster …

I’ve had this dishwasher for 3 years now. Most of the appliance I bought when I arrived in Canada were GE ones but I wasn’t familiar with the brand and hadn’t heard anything negative about them before.

What I started to find, after a short period, was that most of the …

I don’t use saran wrap very often. I have always thought of myself as a foil or storage bag kind of gal. I much rather use those than saran wrap because it never seem to stick right for me. I used the saran wrap with first to wrap some …

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 …

I my house, scrubbing pads are used a lot when cleaning. They are used to clean the bathroom, and we’ll use a different scrubbing pad when washing the dishes, and pots and pans. However, many of them, including some brand named ones tend to go bad very quickly; and …

I have tried every detergent for my clothes under the sun. I stopped using bleach. I quit adding dryer sheets. I even stopped using fabric softener. And sometimes my collar area would still break out when touched by a freshly laundered shirt. I knew …

Have you ever bought some household product just because you liked the way they were wrapped? Or just because you liked the design of the container or the box they were in? Well, that is what happened to me with this product.
I didn’t actually need a product to preserve …

There is an old saying out there; “they don’t build them the way they used to.” I really do believe this saying when it comes to lawn mowers. This is because of an experience I had a couple years ago.
When I first bought my new house, money was a …

This is my most precious kitchen appliance and proud to own one. It was a gift given to me by my family.
My GlemGas range is so elegant to look at. It stands out in the kitchen because of its high standard finish. It is made …

Kenwood Multipro FP730 series 1,000 watt motor. I purchased this machine about six months ago and have found it to be very good value for money. It has rubber suction feet so when the machine is in motion it does not vibrate around the
worktop unlike my …

I got the Ninja Professional blender after my Ninja Master was broken by a friend. I was so pleased with the last blender, I decided to get the next generation Ninja Professional blender. In total, there are four different parts. There is the lid, the pitcher, the blades, and …

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 …

One of the best vacuum cleaner that I ever use. I am using this Electrolux Z 3830 at this moment. I got it for free few months ago from a family. We got few electronics and housewares for free few months ago, and this is one of the …

I bought the CONAIR Fabric Steamer, Model GS5RC from the London Drugs chain store in Vancouver, Canada on November 29, 2008. It cost me $59.99 and I expected it to work for me. Before I chose this model I spent about 15 minutes looking through other brands. I …

This is a white side-by-side refrigerator that I bought new about a year ago. I haven’t had any problems with it and it seems like a great fridge. It’s just as quiet as it was a year ago. It runs efficiently and always keeps my food cold and crisp.
You …

There is nothing worse than having bad odors in your house. We are all susceptible to them. The most noted room would be the bathroom, but the kitchen can get very smelly as well from cooking and from the trash. I wanted to try Oust Air Sanatizer to see …

I used this pan to help create a small display of ‘religious’ cakes while catering for a church buffet during the Easter holidays, the centerpiece was to be a large Resurrection pre-sliced fruit cake (not made by me, I hasten to add) so I knew my contribution to the …

I get excited when a product comes out which saves me money. But of course, it has to work well too, or any money you save is just a waste. I bought Purex 2X Ultra Concentrate liquid laundry detergent last week because it was literally half the price of …

I was in the store when I noticed this jar opener and I decided to purchase it. The main reason why I decided to purchase it is because I know from experience that it can be a struggle when trying to open jars so I wanted something to …

Everytime I wash clothes and other fabrics, I make sure that I use the right fabric conditioner to soften them. I have used several brands in the past but when I learned about Downy Antibac, I shift brand immediately.
I changed brand …

I found the most wonderful product last week at Crate & Barrel. I had been looking for a small blender of some sort, because my hand mixer broke recently, and I don’t always like to use my huge food processor for smaller tasks. I find that taking out the …

I have been a loyal Swiffer WetJet user for many years. I got the original mop shortly after it came out and it finally just started to leak years and years later. I just purchased a new one and it’s even better than the original. They …

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 …