Housewares Reviews
Crompton Greaves 1 HP submersible pump
Fed up with the erratic water supply to our house, I thought of installing a bore well with a motor. But someone advised me go in for a Crompton greaves 1 HP submersible pump instead of the usual monoblock pump.
I paid heed to the advice and called a licensed …
Clorox 2 Stain Fighter and Color Booster
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 …
Nelsen Classic Lemon dishwashing detergent
I am one of those people who really don’t like doing the dishes. I have never liked it since I was a kid. I guess, now you’ll say, who the he** likes doing the dishes! I agree but I have really sensitive skin, my sister says that my skin …
Outdoor 3-Piece Roman Solar Stepping Stones
I am in the process of decoration and sprucing up our backyard and patio area in preparation for summer. We have a large back yard and we often entertain guests during the summer. I have been doing a lot of shopping for furniture and accessories to make the …
Sharpie Permanent Marker
Many times throughout my day, I need to have a handy, useful permanent marker handy. Whether it’s filing at work or storage and cleaning at my home, a permanent marker is always good to have around. I’ve used cheap, generic types of permanent markers in the past and …
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, …
Tipso Herbal hand dishwashing liquid
In my house you will find my dish washing liquids. First of all because I always buy them when they are on discounts and I always buy a lot of them and secondly because we have an apartment that we rent during the summer and usually the guests leave …
PoolMaid Automatic Pool Cleaner
I was actually excited in the beginning when I knew that the house we would be living in has a swimming pool. I thought that it would be nice to have one at home and I imagined myself lazing by the pool side a lot of times. I also …
Kleenex Ultra Soft Tissues
We seem to go through a lot of tissues in my household. I don’t know about everyone else, but I like to use them sometimes for makeup removal, wiping off my toothbrush, stopping bleeding on minor cuts and dabbing the sleep out of my eyes. And of course, I …
Black & Decker CTO4300W Perfect Broil Countertop Oven
It is true; this countertop oven cannot precisely replace a conventional oven. However, it does come amazingly close. We use it to bake and or roast, broil and toast frozen pizzas, potatoes, chicken (legs and wings), casserole… Moreover, we are preparing delicious, mouth-watering garlic bread, toasted bread, bagels, even …
Bounty Paper Towels
I love the convenience of a quick wipe to either clean sticky fingers or the gunk behind the bathroom faucet. I don’t however, like the price.
Using the plain old Bounty paper towels that we all know and love I have been able to make my own …
Kitchen Aid Bar Blender
My mom bought us a Kitchen Aid Bar Blender, not the professional type, but the home bar blender. It cost a little over $100 and is much heavier weight that a regular kitchen blender. I will have to admit it does a pretty good job at crushing and blending …
SnoBol Toilet Bowl Cleaner
I have been using SnoBol toilet bowl cleaner for a little over a year now, and I would say it’s a good product. Formulated to fight rust stains, it leaves the bowl sparkling white, and it not only cleans but also disinfects and deodorizes. You’ll need to be careful …
Black & Decker 1/4 Sheet Finishing Sander
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 …
Microplane Rasp Grater From Williams Sonoma
I got my Microplane grater at Williams Sonoma about three years ago. I use it all the time. What I love it most for is grating sticky things like lemon and lime zest. I can scoop up every bit of zest by running my finger along the channel on …
Formula 409 All-Purpose Cleaner
When I moved into my apartment, the previous tenants had left the bathtub quite a mess. In order to get the bathtub and toilet clean, I needed something strong. I had tried cleansing scrubs before such as Ajax on tubs and decided that it was too harsh to use. …
Bamix Immersion Blender
I’ve seen those commercials for that little hand held pulse blender that you can make anything with, and I was thrilled when my brother gave me a professional version of one of those for Christmas last year! It’s called the Bamix Immersion Blender, which I later found out cost …
Kelsyus Original Canopy Chair
We found this chair on sale for under $30, so we decided to purchase it to use for camping, the beach, or the back yard. We already had similar chairs, but this one had an additional feature - a canopy that attached to the chair and offered shade. …
White Magic Cleaning Cloths Multipurpose and Glass Cleaning
I have only recently swapped over to using White Magic sponges in my home. I have found that the White Magic Cleaning Cloths for Multipurpose and Glass Cleaning are saving me a fortune and they do a great job.
Each cloth is 40×40cm and the cloth is made of microfibre …
Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Maker
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 …
Kyowa KW4710 Turbo Blender
I have a very busy routine schedule everyday, coping with so many work activities in the office at the same time attending to the networking business I joined. But amidst my busy schedule, I am very determined to keep myself healthy to stay away from getting ill. One of …
NordicWare Potato Baker
As a family we eat a lot of baked potatoes, so when I saw this gadget designed to speed up the baking process I had to buy it. I am a huge fan of the NordicWare brand so didn’t imagine it would be anything less than an excellent buy, …
Brita 35600 water purifier Pitcher
As many of us are “going green”, the Brita 35600 water purifier Pitcher is more relevant today than every before.
I decided to try the Brita 35600 water purifier Pitcher to cut back on the use of plastic bottles. The pitcher filters out impurities in my water and makes …
Method Hand Sanitizer, Eucalyptus Mint
I always keep sanitizer in my home and my purse because you never know when you may need it. I love the fresh scent of Eucalyptus mint. It is not overpowering and makes my skin feel so refreshed. My skin actually feels moisturized and extremely soft after every use. …
Dyson DC30 Vacuum Cleaner
Some time back, my previous vacuum cleaner failed, and since in my household I have kids and a dog, I had to get one in a rush. A vacuum cleaner is one of those things that I simply can’t do without in the house; with the kids spilling things …
Air Wick
I don’t think that an air freshener can make a bad smell go away because the two smells just mix up but sometimes when a room has been closed for a long time or when someone is coming for a visit I prefer my house to smell nice so …
Denki Blender DBL-158
This is a warning: NEVER BUY ANY DENKI products. And when I say never, I mean never! Our blender, which was a housewarming gift to us by a close friend, was only used to mixed ice and some soft fruits stopped working after a few uses. It lasted us …
Cain and Able Bath Sponge Big White Mesh Sponge
Whenever I take a shower I like to be able to feel the full experience of the body wash I am using. I like to try to buy body sponges and puffs that help me get the right lather, no matter what body wash I use. I have …
Maytag Freestanding Range MERH752BAW
About a month ago, my wife and I decided we wanted to upgrade our electric range to a flat-top stove top and larger cooking space. Since we were able to get it on sale in the scratch and dent section, we decided to buy the Maytag Freestanding Range; model …
Sunbeam Two Slice Toaster
This is a nice and inexpensive little toaster. It is great for a small family , and perfect for a young adult going to college or moving out for the first time. It works as well as I thought it would , and I’m very happy with it. Sunbeam …
Orient Fan
As our home is located in the middle of the city, it is surrounded b by buildings all over which results in less motion of air. At summer season I really get boring to stay in my home as I feel suffocated. I tried many fans to get rid …
Zonrox Bleach
I like using Zonrox bleach when I am washing our white clothes. This product effectively cleans, deodorizes and removes hard stains that cannot be removed by laundry detergents alone. I also use Zonrox in cleaning sinks, floors and the toilet and it does the job perfectly. Zonrox is one …
Corrego Brand High Rise Kitchen Faucet Ensemble
The Corrego faucet comes with a fully illustrated list of parts necessary for installation. I opted for the high rise feature from past experience workability of this type of faucet. Larger items such as canning kettles, even five gallon buckets would fit under the high rise.
When choosing …
Scott’s Miricle Grow plant food
Scott’s Miricle grow is the only plant food I use. I have used other fertilizes and plants foods in the past, but am now only true to Miricle Grow. I do not just naturally have a green thumb, but my friends and neighbors are under the impression I do. …
Dawn Ultra Concentrated Dishwashing Liquid
I have a theory that dishwashing liquid manufacturers are watering down their product, because lately, every product I use, there is such a small amount of suds that I have to use twice as much product. I think it’s all a conspiracy to get the consumer to have to …
Rubbermaid Mini Duster & Dustpan Set
I could not believe that three (3) months after typhoon Ondoy/Ketsana brought thirty (30) feet of muddied water to my place there was still so much dust that gathered everyday. We had to sweep the floor and dust the house every few hours, and the worst part was that …
Kenwood SB 105 Smoothie maker
How come Amazon always seem to come out cheapest for electrical goods?
The kids had been on for a while how they wanted me to buy a Smoothie Maker, thinking it would be a five minute wonder I have tried to avoid the issue and kept on changing the topic …
Casabella Microfiber Window Blinds Glove
When we moved into our condo two years ago, we were thrilled that it was a ready-to-live-in home that needed little to no repairs or improvements. Fresh paint on the walls, new carpet, and the only thing that bothered me was midlew in the grout in the bathroom. Otherwise …
EB Wood Clothespins
Recently I needed some new clothespins and since I was going past Home Depot I thought I would stop in and get some. I just got a new clothesline in the basement and I needed a lot of clothespins to use with it. So I picked up a few …
Seventh Generation Detergent
I was really looking for a ‘green’ detergent that would work on our dirty clothes. I also wanted a detergent that will work well in cold water (with the cost of oil going up, I need to save where I can). I have a preschooler who …
Herbal Mask Reefer Gladness Incense
There is nothing I love more than a good smell. A lot of people light a candle or buy those expensive plug ins. Personally I have always leaned towards using incense to get a nice long lasting smell. Don’t get me wrong, I love a nicely scented candles to …
Jasco Spray Paint Remover
I do a lot of projects that sometimes require the removal of spray paint so this requires a really good spray paint remover. I have been using this Jasco product for a long time and I have to say that it works great. You certainly can’t go …
Bon Ami Polishing Cleanser
This is the most effective powder cleanser I have ever used. It’s perfect for the messiest baked-on foods you can imagine, and it will not scratch delicate dinnerware or even Teflon surfaces. If you are a frequent crock-pot cooker like I am, this is an indispensable part of your …
Electralog Fake Wood Stove
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 …
LePage Suregrip Carpenters Glue
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 …
Airmax Pillows
I recently purchased two Airmax pillows after one-too-many bad nights sleep and stiff neck in the morning. I had already tried different pillows of all different price ranges, but nothing had really made the grade.
I saw an infomercial on the Airmax Pillow and decided to give them a …
Huffy Sports 48″ Basketball Backboard / Rim Combo
Having recently moved into a new house, a dilapidated basketball goal in the driveway was really bothering me. I decided to leave the pole in place, and simply purchase a replacement basketball goal. After comparing all of the available sets at Walmart, I selected the Huffy Sports …
Empire Quartz Tower Heater #04063
I was disappointed after purchasing this heater. Not only did it not end up meeting it’s on advertised standards, but it literally was a big box full of disappointment. The size was not an issue at all it was really good, however the thing that got me was the …
Butler Angle Broom and Dustpan Set
Okay, let me be honest here from the top and say that this is actually the first broom and dustpan I’ve ever purchased. In the past, I’ve just used what I inherited or what others had. However, I have very strong opinions about the Butler Angle Broom …
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