I like to go camping but I don’t like to have to carry a grill with me. I wanted something that could easily be carried with me and then thrown away when I was done with it. I found some great disposable grills at Walmart for $25.00 that would …

My daughter received a set of Baggallini luggage from her grandmother, consisting of two handsome zippered bags in an olive color with coral trim.(They call it dark olive/spice.) The bags also came in a more neutral black and gray combination and several other colors. These bags are a …

Know first, that I am a coffee freak as is my wife & teenage son. At present, the household’s main brew station used is a reliable Mr. Coffee. Besides the Mr. C, we have had Black & Decker, Krups, Cuisinart, Farberware & various others that have done the job, …

I use Downy once in a while when washing my baby’s clothes. Once in a while because it is so expensive I don’t understand why. It’s just like any other fabric conditioner I have used only much more expensive. the scent is not too long-lasting. When it comes to …

As a rule, growing up my mother used Pledge or specialty products to clean the furniture, so I’ve always considered our family to be more of a Pledge one than anything else. Occasionally, though, we’d get Behold Furniture Polish. I’m not sure why; perhaps because it was …

Crazy Glue has been out for many years now and I bet people don’t realize that it is the best glue to put on artificial nails other than the ones they sell at the cosmetic counter. It at one time sold for $3.00 a small tube but now …

Surf excel blue is the famous, popular and ever costlier detergent powder available in the market. But even this detergent powder is very effective on the clothes and cleans all the clothes very effectively and cleanly. After each wash the clothes get a new and bright look. …

Jenn Air cooktops have been a favorite of downdraft users for a very long time. This one model, JGD8430AD, has much to offer and fits into a standard sized surface unit (30 inches).
This model offers 4 burners that are sealed, so that nothing gets under the surface unit. There …

Bleach has always been and will always be an important cleaning agent in my house. I love using bleach in both my kitchen and bathroom, because it is guaranteed to disinfect. I have never been too picky about the type of bleach I used until recently. I needed some …

Some time back, out of the blue, my mum suggested that I buy the Kenwood BM450 bread maker. She said that she had got one for herself, and it was a breeze to use. I really hate baking, so this idea was (at least at first) at best laughable. …

I am not exactly a blow dryer expert but I love this hair dryer. I wanted this hair dryer because of the cord retracting feature. I was wanting it really bad from the time it came out. I got it as a gift from a family member and was …

Febreze Fabric Refresher with Gain Original Scent can be used to eliminate fabric odor on almost everything throughout the house. I have only purchased this product a few times and it was not what I expected. The product usually costs me 10 dollars depending on the store …

I buy a new house and lot and this house is located in very high grass so I am sure that in this house has lots of snake. My husband bought Shake Away Small Critter Repellent Granules in the market. Then before cutting the big and long grasses we …

I purchased Urine Gone at Linens n Things for $19.99. The box included a 24-ounce spray bottle of Urine Gone and a battery-operated black light. Urine Gone is a stain and odor eliminator with enzyme action. Urine Gone claims it “effectively removes new or old urine stains and odors …

Our gas got cut off and I had to go electric, unfortunately, because I definitely prefer cooking with gas. I bought this kenmore stove used for $250. Brand new, the price ranges from about $600 plus.
The stove features smooth ceramic top cooking surface, 2 small elements, 2 …

Dollar General’s Ultra Dish Liquid is relatively inexpensive at only a dollar a bottle. The first claim it makes is to compare it to Palmolive. Well, I’m not very trusting when it comes to generic versions of cleaners especially when it comes to my dishes because I’ve been burned …

Recently I tried out Safeway Assorted Spoons, Forks & Knives. To be up front about it, this wasn’t my first choice. I had ordered something else that wasn’t in stock and so ended up receiving these. According to the box packaging, these spoons, forks, and knives …

Dawn Dish Detergent is in my experience the best dish detergent on the market. I realize that the manufacturers of Dawn are continually improving on their product but I think the original Dawn is just fine with no need to improve it. I still hand-wash my dishes,pots …

What made me buy this machine was the feature of how easy it is to make good coffee using capsules. There are a lot of different flavors available and it is definitely very easy with no mess to clean up, I simply throw the used capsule away.
The machine …

I have owned this vacuum for about 6 months, and I love it. It makes me wonder why I ever spent hundreds, even thousands of dollars on other vacuums in the past. I even had a Kirby vacuum that I spent $1500 on, and I actually like …

I have been using this cleaner for over a year now and I really love it because it has worked far better than I initially expected. I usually pay 2 dollars for a bottle of this cleaner and in my opinion it’s a bargain because it’s priced much …

When I spotted Good Living’s Microwave Egg Poacher in my local Safeway grocery store, I thought this could be a really smart buy. It only cost a few bucks, and it looked like it would give me an easy, mess-free way to cook eggs for breakfast.
I occasionally fry eggs, …

I don’t think that there is a man like myself out there who has a fond love for vacuum cleaners. I find that vacuum cleaners are something that gives me serenity. I like to make sure that my floors are clean all the time and when it comes to …

My wife has a fond love for tea. It’s a family thing when it comes to tea and I try to oblige when it comes to making her happy. Her old tea maker stop working months ago and so I figured I would try and find her something just …

This set includes just about everything you need for kitchen gadgets and utensils. I bought this when we moved into our home and I have gotten a lot of use out of it over the years. I initially bought it because I thought it was such a …

I was looking for a way to keep my furniture fresh smelling throughout the day. I’d tried Febreeze and liked it. One day I saw a product that was similar to Febreeze for a little less money. I’d had good experiences with generic brands before and decided to give …

Daz Washing Powder is a familiar brand since my childhood and I use it very often now I have to wash my own clothes as it is one of the best, basic clothes washing powders. It is also quite often one of the cheapest branded washing powders and …

I have a Bisell spotlifter plus in my home. This little handheld carpet cleaning machine comes in handy for cleaning messes off your carpet. I really like this little machine because it is easy to use and convenient. You do not have to wrestle with this machine as …

I work for the whole day online and it is really quite problematic and eye straining at times. I got a very old CRT monitor which on long hours of uses irritates the eyes and reddens it. It is a daily routine for me as work on the share …

My bedroom is in a bad spot in the house where when the wind blows my room gets more then just a draft. For the past few years I have been turning the heat up for a little while to warm my room but the rest of the house …

After purchasing water for awhile I decided to try the PUR water filtering system useing the stage 3 filters.
The PUR unit was easy to set up following their instructions.
I really like the electronic sensor light that displays in color the various stages of your filter usage and when its …

I love the fresh smell of laundry and I’ve often walked past people and I can smell that fresh laundry smell in their clothes. I never ask them what kind of laundry detergent they use because I’m either too shy and the idea that I’m sniffing them would probably …

There are a lot of dreaded diseases that can be passed via mosquitos, cockroaches and other small insects. I believe that every household should have a means of preventing the spread of diseases. As for me, I prefer to use insect spray to kill these pesky insects. I have …

The “Twin Ceramic” miniature air heater by Holmes is an essential during the Winter and colder months of the year. The hater is a foot wide and six inches tall but it works very well. It is simple to use, after unpacking the heater just plug it into the …

We have always had the same cheapo charcoal grill every year, when on wore out we would just buy another one like it. Well we finally wised up and invested in a little higher priced gas grill. The model we had finally settled on was the Kenmore 659 sq. …

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 recently needed a disposable table cloth for an outdoor party and ran across a line at Wal-mart by Better Homes & Gardens. For only a mere $3.00, I was able to purchase a very stylish plastic table cloth to fit my 7′ table. I was expecting …

I have always done my laundry with care and especially take time out on my whites. Though I am not too picky about detergents, as long as they work and smell great, I am picky about the type of fabric softener I use. I have noticed that if I …

As a special touch for a luncheon I was about to prepare, I thought it might be fun to create edible centerpieces for each of the tables. Since I wasn’t sure how to begin, I bought the Centerpiece Gourmet by Veggy Art. When you purchase the Centerpiece …

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 …

I love the look of wooden trays and platters, so this wooden herb bowl with mezzaluna from Uncommon Goods fit right in with my taste and kitchen items. I am not a fan of knives. I have cut myself with them so many times, even after taking a couple …

I like to try to keep my bathroom as clean as possible, especially the toilet. I know it is easy for a toilet to become stained and begin looking like a gas station restroom. I also like to shop for bargains and try to find inexpensive agents to keep …

The KitchenAid Bottom Mount Refrigerator is a beautiful expanse of brushed stainless steel. The double refrigerator doors beg you to open them to reveal an interior that challenges you to find something too wide to fit inside —“ you won’t. Solid stainless steel handles enable you to …

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 just moved into a house with hardwood floors and I was having issues with excessive pet hair on the floor. It’s difficult to sweep up, but the individual hairs are almost impossible to pick up by hand; I assumed my only option was to get a Swiffer. I …

For the money invested I have really been pleased with my Weld-Pak 100HD from Home Depot. I work with large, industrial, welders on a daily basis but I must the is almost perfect for the home user. It operates off of standard 110V (Household) single phase power. With …

The new Bounce Dryer Bar is a great idea. Too bad that is all it is…just a great idea. To think, no more dryer sheets to keep clothes soft and static free. Now they have a bar that sticks to the inside of your dryer and lasts for 2 …

Two years ago, I was given the Wilton 3 piece stacking cooling racks for Christmas. I must say that I love them. THey come in very handy when I am making sugar cookies when I do not have lots of room on my counters.
I was tired …

Things are always getting broken in my busy home, so this time when I needed to re-glue a broken wooden draw I bought LePage Suregrip Carpenters glue. This is by far the best wood glue I have ever used. It’s slightly yellow in colour and quite thick, and you …