I searched long and hard for a toaster oven. I wanted a black one, which made my search hard. The trend seems to be silver and white. Even this one doesn’t seem to be as black as I thought it was when I saw it online. …

One of the traditional meals at my home is steak (preferably beef filet), fries and salad. I have been meaning to serve this since a week now. Today, I was looking for my deep fryer as it is the easiest way to make chips. I was searching around …

A new apartment means new accessories; we bought a new bed, a new TV, digital camera, laptop computer, and an absolute necessity: a new vacuum cleaner.
Prior to buying a new vacuum, I did a fair amount of homework and finally decided upon the Dirt Devil Extreme Power Stick Vacuum. …

I came across this egg slicer not too long ago at my local Bed Bath and Beyond and thought it looked cute and would help in slicing eggs. I never owned an egg slicer before but have used other people’s slicers when I am in need. I …

With three teenagers and five pets around the house, my rugs tend to get really dirty within 6 months or so. Also, rental homes always have that light beige carpet (what were they thinking?!) which shows dirt easily. I checked around to see how much it would …

I never buy candles from the Yankee Candle Company on my own because I think they’re pretty expensive and they don’t last very long. I’m a smoker who’s always burning candles though so people around me will often buy me a few as gifts. For Christmas, my sister in …

We received this juicer as a wedding gift a few years ago, which we registered for. It looks good in our kitchen and does work well, but we hardly ever use it.
This is only a citrus juicer - it has the plastic knob on top to put your …

This is one of the more expensive glass and surface cleaners that I’ve come across, selling at almost four dollars for a sixteen ounce bottle. There are definitely cheaper cleaning solutions sold in supermarkets that offer more cleaning solution in a bigger bottle, but the main reason this cleaning …

The Magnet Works Cheery Snowman Welcome Indoor Outdoor Doormat is a Christmas doormat that can be used inside the house or outside the house. Although I don’t use mine outdoors, if you do, you should know that the doormat is weatherproofed, so rain and snow aren’t something that will …

The TOP Anti-Bacterial Laundry Detergent by Lion Japan was introduced in Singapore about five years back and I was tempted to use it because apart from the usual claims by any other laundry detergents like removing tough stains, removing bad odor, prevent color fading this one went one step …

With today’s economy, it is often wise to buy in bulk. But, there are things which do not keep well when the package is opened already. This is true of nuts, raisins, coffee, sugar, spices and so many other stuff. Unless I am hosting a big party, then opening …

My mother always prepares our food from breakfast to dinner, but I eat in bed because I am too lazy to get up on time. What I noticed with my mother is that she likes colorful plates, glasses and even plastic spoon and fork. When you see our dining …

Most insects are carrier of diseases and I think all will agree that they must be terminated. Sometimes I have insects at home that I need to use a pesticide to eradicate them.
It is not easy for me to find the …

I am a coffee lover. I am always frequent to coffee shops for a cup of steamy latte or sometimes for a glass of fancy frappe. Whenever I drink coffee, I always look for the bitter taste of espresso, be it hot or cold drink.
My passion for espresso-based drinks …

I normally don’t just buy any and every brand of toilet tissue since I realise that quite a number of the cheaper ones on the market tend to be of inferior quality. I don’t want ones that give off too much lint, or have too much perfume since they …

This review is for the Dirt Devil vision wide glide 12 amp with motor guard wide 15″ nozzle. This was the worst vacuum cleaner I have ever used. This came with a small attachment that you can use to clean furniture or stairs. It uses a sort of momentum …

I have these vanilla scented tea light candles that I just love. The thing is they come in their own glass tea light holder. So, they don’t really fit inside other candle holders designed for tea lights. I don’t like having them sit on a tabletop on their own. …

I have a Kenmore Electric range in my kitchen. This has been something that has been in my household for the past three years along with my other Kenmore products. This oven is self cleaning and includes following features:
It has an Electronic Oven Control with Kitchen Timer. It has …

Gain Washing Powder Detergent is the only type of washing powder that I choose to use. When I go to the store Gain is almost always the most expensive brand but that can be expected because in my opinion this is a really good washing detergent. In …

I have a dog, which creates quite an odor in my house. I am always on the search for things to help freshen the air where I live, recently trying out Airwick freshmatic. Airwick freshmatic is an air freshener that is actually a can of air freshener attached to …

I’ve been using Joy Dishwashing Liquid for years now and I find it a really big help when it comes to dish-washing. I hate to see stains, greases, or any form of leftovers in my pots, pans and plates. That’s why I never use any brand …

I was extremely tired of going to the market and locating a mender to mend petty household items and then pay heavily, every other day. But then, there was no solution and we tried mending ourselves but the repair would open up again after a few days.
It was then …

I have never really paid attention to utensils before. I used to think of them as just implements used for eating and as long as they were functional, I did not mind what kind or from what brand they are from. I was even ok with plastic. It was …

I purchased this squeegee to use to clean the windows of my house and it works as well as I could have expected it. It cleans very well and it’s easy to use. I have only owned it for about a month but it has been perfect …

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 …

My husband Greg is a farmer and he often comes in after a long days work with black hands. Solvol describes their soap as “The soap for hard working hands.” I bought Solvo from my local supermarket. You get 2 bars of soap for $2.99 AUS.
Solvol has been around …

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 …

I love my George Foremen Grill. How ever can you cook a steak patty so quickly and easily. I don’t care what it is: steak, pork, fish, chicken, turkey. All you have to do is throw it on that grill and heat it for ten minutes. A lot people …

Having received the Sodastream Genesis for Christmas last year I have been able to make my own soda for almost 6 months now and I haven’t gone back to store bought soda since. I always felt like buying soda cans/bottles took up too much room on the counter …

A couple of weeks back I noticed that my baby had a slight rash. I put lotion on it and hydrocortisone where she had been scratching herself. Well the lotion and the hydrocortisone didn’t do any good. I noticed the worst part was where she was sleeping on her …

I hate having to spend out for expensive cleaning products and I am happy to say that I have found White Magic Cleaning Sponge for the Bathroom is a great multipurpose cleaner.
White Magic Sponge for the Bathroom can remove all kinds of dirt, food stains, finger prints and …

I love this product because it is a very good smelling all purpose cleaner. I am a cleaning buff and I always look for a product that is easy to use and smells great. Fantastik All Purpose Cleaner Orange Action can be used on many surfaces such as microwaves …

I was given this mini meatball shaper by my sister who has given up meat, I love making my own meatballs and usually shape them by hand - they always taste great but have some unusual lumpy shapes. I thought the meatball shaper would be a novelty that I’d …

I purchased these pillows from Amazon for for forty dollars, and that was before shipping and handling charges, and I can’t believe that pillows from Walmart for three dollars are more comfortable than these expensive ones! I thought memory foam pillows were supposed to be real comfortable and high …

I’m always looking out for ways to save money on household items, like detergents, cleansers, tissue rolls, dishwashing liquids and the likes. When Pride first came out, it was really cheap. And what impressed me most is that it’s environment friendly. I told myself, here’s my chance to help …

Clean and White Liquid Chlorine Bleach is from the same company that makes “Clean Clean Laundry Detergent”. Like the product “Clean Clean Laundry Detergent”, I am not too fond of this brand of bleach because I do not see where it is much better than the previous ones that …

A couple of weeks ago, my wife decided to attend a Pampered Chef Party being held by one of her friends. At the time, I wasn’t really all that supportive because I know my wife and knew she would end up buying a bunch of crap we really didn’t …

We are all working members in the family at that time and we did not find much time to cook food properly at home, as we were using a gas burner set for the purpose.
Then we finally thought of buying the IFB Neutron grill Microwave Oven, which was being …

I think of these as jewelry for houseplants, but they do much more than look pretty. They ensure that your green babies have just the right amount of moisture without getting over watered. Maybe you are good at caring for your houseplants, but I’m not. I …

I am a laundry fanatic straight off the bat. My family is a family of sweaters and “stinkers.” I’m always looking for the next best laundry detergent that can get stains stink and gunk out of our clothes. I have tried all the major brands plus …

I think that Gain Laundry Detergent is the one of the best laundry detergents on the market. The main reason that I love Gain is its wonderful smell. Everyone I know who has tried it loves the smell. It really last a long time. I can smell it on …

I have this coffee maker or coffee machine for few months now. And I am happy with this product. Actually, it was not the best product that I could find in the store when I was looking for a new coffee machine. But the price was a bit cheaper …

Dettol hand wash liquid is one very good liquid soap which has an appealing smell ad works effectively in keeping away the germs. I am not a doctor or a medical student to know whether it keeps the germs away but based on my experience I know that when …

I have tried the Cascade powdered product for dishwashers. I found that it did not always disolve completely. Sometimes the powder would live particles on my glasses.The improved form of Cascade is working better.It seems to be the best brand on the market for dishwashers.The fragrance is pleasing but …

My mother recently decided to buy a new cooker, since her old one had suddenly stopped working. She asked me to help her buy one, and I gladly did so. She had specific details when it came to the size, the kind of features and the appearance of the …

There are four of us living here, myself, my husband and our two teenage boys, and we have limited closet and drawer space. My husband and I took the smaller bedroom and barely have room for a tiny bedside dresser with three small drawers that we can only fit …

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 …

So I was really disturbed about all of the chemicals that are regularly found in tap water and not crazy about the taste, so I went ahead and bought an American Water Distiller. It was the cheapest on the market for a distiller, costing me roughly 180 dollars, including …

I am, of course, not a fan of garbage, but I am a big fan of Glad Forceflex bags with Febreze added. My husband and I buy the boxes of them, and I always make sure that they are the ones with Febreze. My husband has always …

I live in the Southern United States where everyone loves to drink sweet. There is nothing better in my opinion to quench thirst on a hot spring or summer day. Usually, I use my old coffee machine to make tea. While the tea that it produces …