I hate having dirty dishes in my sink. That is probably one of my biggest pet peeves. I am such a stickler for the way that my dishes come out that unless rushed I usually will do them all by hand.
I have tried several dishwashing products, from Ajax to …

If you are planning to buy a hand blender for your home, then I would suggest Morphy Richards HBCD Model Hand Blender. My sister gifted me the blender 8 months back after I gave birth to my second baby. Life was going to be very hectic for me and …

With such an annoying mosquito problem which is not as serious as the malaria areas this side of the equator, those annoying little insects were a problem for me as some of the products that I used only worked to a certain extent.
I have recently acquired the Raid electric …

My husband bought the new floor carpet for our new flat this month. The design and the color combination of this new carpet is just very good and it matches with the new colored walls of my flat. The cost of this carpet is 165$ and the …

When we put in a new septic system years ago, I was told by our engineer that liquid laundry softeners were not very good for our system. Ever since I heard that, I have been purchasing different types of fabric softener dryer sheets. My latest find is …

I bought the Quick Bond Precision Scrapbook Adhesive, from a craft store a couple of years ago. It doesn’t say who made it, but as the instructions are in Spanish and English I believe it to be an American product.
This Adhesive or glue, is actually a glue pen. It …

After watching the cheesy commercials where the people are sniffing the febreze on the ground, I didn’t know if this product would actually be good. When I went to Target I decided to pick a bottle up since our bathroom had been smelling of sewer from the water problem …

I have several very nice, expensive leather handbags that I do not use a lot. I had been storing them in one of those plastic storage containers in my garage; which was apparently a big mistake. Florida is famous for the green moldy substance that grows on the outside …

A friend of mine brought me Sunlight Dish Detergent as well as a few other odds and ends from Canada. She is one of those people who likes to bring various household needs as a gift for letting her stay with us when she visits the US. I always …

I enjoy lighting candles to spice up any room in my house. But depending on the candle, sometimes I don’t really get my money’s worth. I am glad that with the Sugar Plum scented candle from the Langley Home collection and it can be purchased at Wal-Mart for six …

It’s that time of the year again when the KitchenAid mixer is on sale everywhere. Mine is 13-years-old but the model is still available and remained the same. The sale price I’ve seen so far range from $175 to $250. It is a little pricey but if you …

I used to have problems with my stocks particularly of sugar and flour and even my powdered milk. I often waste them because my stocks would be invaded by ants bugs or sometimes would turn very hard and with molds or mildew. But I’m glad I’ve found a good …

I consider myself to be a do it yourselfer so I’m always doing a lot of repair work on my car so I decided to purchase this light. I really love this thing because it’s easy to use and it doesn’t cause too much of a hassle when …

Bon ami Polishing Cleanser is one of my favorite products because it is so versatile and can clean virtually anything in my home. What I love about it is that it doesn’t have the strong chemical smell of most cleansers. It gets the job done without being …

The Black & Decker All Temperature Steam Iron so far met with expectations.
The iron is satisfyingly heavy to power through wrinkles without straining the hand or wrist. The digital control buttons are easy to operate on either side of the iron altering the temperature up or down depending …

Contrary to popular belief embedded in us by an annoying jingle, the best part of waking up is not necessarily Folger’s in our cups, but what ever kind of coffee we prefer on a per cup basis. That is exactly what one will find with the Keurig Special Edition …

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 discovered Airwick when I visited my cousin in the States. The scent of her house was the first thing I noticed when I stepped inside. I found out later that she was using the Airwick scented oils. So when it was time to shop for some goodies to …

I was in the market to purchase a multi cooker so I decided to go with this one. The Presto 6020 is a multi cooker that has several different uses, you can use it to deep fry or even steam foods. It is sold at several retail …

Yep, not only does Bath & Body Works sell smell good for you, but for your home as well. I purchased a Bath & Body Works 14.5 ounce, three wick, stress relief candle. At the time, all three wick candles were on sale (2 for $22), which is a …

I have always had a lot of trouble when it comes to finding good products to remove stains from colors but this has been very effective. I have been using it for a few months now and I have been very impressed with the results that …

I needed a fan for my living room but I wanted something that looked better than the standard white fan. I found the Deco Breeze Lauren Floor Fan at Walmart and thought that it would work well. It is a decorative fan that actually looks quite good. There is …

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 …

Yera is a very good and big and standard company which produces many kind of glassware which can be used every day in our kitchen, for example, tea set, set of containers and set of bowls and set of dinner plates etc and all the products manufactured …

Well let me talk about one of the cutest things I—˜ve bought for my summer collection. I love to chill on my patio and when it comes to being outside, I need to be comfortable. One of the things I said I was going to buy myself was a …

When I was a bit younger my parents used to buy smaller gas cylinders of a different brand for our gas and electric stove. At the time they got them because they believed that getting the smaller ones were cheaper and much more convenient. However, as I grew I …

I love to bake and I have been looking to buy some mini loaf pans for a while. As luck had it I went to one of my favourite supermarkets and they had a Christmas sale on Wilton Mini Loaf pans. I immediately jumped at the opportunity to purchase …

I purchased a Food Saver some time ago and love it. It also has a feature that allows you to marinate you foods as well. There are special dishes that hook up to the machine and you can have something marinated within a matter of seconds rather than having …

This little oven cooks one great rotisserie chicken, and who doesn’t like rotisserie chicken?
First let me say that there is nothing like driving a few miles to the nearest supermarket for rotisserie chicken, standing in line waiting to get checked out for 10 minutes and spending 15 to 20 …

By now we all have heard of the dangers of Carbon Monoxide. If you have a gas furnace or other gas appliance or even a garage, then you certainly are aware of the risks involved. Having recently been informed that my home’s furnace has a small hole, and being …

The weather has been so gloomy, and everything. It’s a perfect time to light up a perfumed candle and unwind. I’m a follower of a few annick goutal fragrances, particularly the oriental ones. I haven’t tried petite cherie in a perfume bottle yet but was interested …

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 …

I actually like using J.R. Watkins All Purpose Cleaner to clean up the bathroom and the kitchen sink and other areas of the house, because it was pretty strong. I actually like this all purpose cleaner a lot because it was effective and it just cleaned it well and …

I usually stick to all purpose or multipurpose cleaners. However, I was starting to realize that not all of them are good for every room. I recently decided to start purchasing more item or room specific cleaners to get that clean shiny look that I have been looking for …

I do not know how women cleaned their homes before the invention of Mr. Clean Magic erasers. The first time I saw these for sale in the store I thought, “yeah right, but well, why not, I’ll try them.” Oh my freaking gosh these things are awesome. …

When we got our income tax back, the hubby got a John Deere riding lawnmower, and I got my LG Glasstop stove. I think I was in shock for months! It was so nice to finally have a stove that cooked correctly and had everything that works.
I had used …

I have found Tupperware plastic products to be very useful for storing various items. I have observed that food items remain fresh longer in this container as compared to other storage options. I feel it is due to better quality of products and very light lids they provide on …

We’ve been using Aprilaire Model 201 Filters for many years now. These units are for Aprilaire and Space-Gard systems.
The media itself (the filter replacements) are high quality. They last a long time, though it’s recommended to change them at a minimum of twice per year. They …

It’s probably sad that my kids all know how to make a mean cup of coffee. They know I take my coffee seriously and if I instill any kind of home-making knowledge in them, it’s that they need to know how to keep a house clean, how to fold …

I got the Philips Ice-cream Maker when I wanted to make my own ice-cream and experiment with different flavors. Besides, there’s nothing like a homemade ice-cream which is suited to your taste and needs. For instance, I don’t make my ice-creams too sweet or I just add skimmed milk …

SA8 is one of the best products of Amway. When my daughter was born, I used ot take extra precaution to wash her clothes neatly and hygenicaly, as it is essential for a new born baby. It is at that time I was intoruduced to this product. …

I don’t like it when I open my doors and they sway around without staying in place. I have several doors in my house that don’t stay in place when they are open and these door stops really do come in handy. I own several of them …

This is without a doubt the best window cleaner product I have ever owned and the fact that it is also one of the cheaper ones only adds to its value.
It is a blue liquid that comes in a transparent bottle, quite cheap looking but then again it is …

I have a queen sized air mattress in my guest room. I went shopping for an inflatable bed because 1) I had guests coming 2) I did not have enough beds. I saw many different brands and styles. I used an air mattress when I was young and first …

If you are a bird watcher, you know how heavy binoculars can get walking around with them around your neck. My husband has a nice set of Bushnell Binoculars but they are the large ‘manly’ ones. I purchased a nice small pair at Wal Mart. They are Bushnell’s …

A Vornado is more than a fan — it is a compact but highly efficient whole-room air circulator. At this time of year, it’s really easy to get hot and cold spots in your house where cold has settled or heat has risen. I use a …

Moving is never fun, especially when you move from a nice house with a huge propane grill avaible at anytime to a small apartment with a charcoal community grill. Well, I was up late one night and came across the George Forman grill. Im thinking yeah right. Stuff you …

I love to cook and the funny thing about this story is that my husband likes to cook as well. We fight over the kitchen more than we love each other, I think. One of our favorite things to do together is find cooking items for our kitchen. We …

I got a deal on this dish washing detergent, which is why I decided to purchase it in the first place. it was considerable cheaper than the other dish washing powders. I figures, a detergent is a detergent right? I was wrong. Very wrong. This soap doesnt appear to …

I don’t travel much. Haven’t really had the opportunity for it over the years. And, when I do travel, I travel with all the practicalities in mind. Clothes that wont wrinkle, don’t require dry-cleaning, and I certainly don’t jam-pack my suitcase until you have to sit on it just …