Housewares Reviews
Galaxy Glass Cleaning Towels
When it comes to cleaning windows I know from experience that it can be tough to find a cloth that cleans well. I purchased these towels a few months ago and I don’t believe you can purchase anything better for cleaning windows. They are sold in a pack …
M seal fast sealing solutions
M seal fast curing epoxy compound seals ,joints and fixes any kind of leaks ,filling dents any other minor house hold problems. It bonds in just about 30 minutes and works wonderfully well. It contains a resin base and hardener and has to …
The Ove Glove for Hot Surfaces
I might be one of the only people who actually ordered this off tv when I saw an informercial for it. I really don’t even know how many things I’ve bought from infomercials, because I try not to keep track since it’s actually an embarassing hobby of mine. …
Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattress
We bought a king-size Serta Perfect Sleeper mattress last year to replace our Tempur-Pedic mattress in the master bedroom. I fell in love with it the first night I slept on it. I have a bad back and this bed helped me sleep better ever since. The mattress is …
Frigidaire Window Air Conditioner
My mother lives by herself and so there are times when I have to go and check on her. I have to remember that there are certain things that my husband and I have to handle when it comes to her. This summer was a beast in our …
Ecover Natural Stain Remover
When I first bought the Ecover Natural Stain Remover, it immediately became a laundry room essential and replaced stain removers such as Shout and Oxy Clean that I had used in the past.
The reason I initially purchased this stain remover was because it came recommended as ‘the best …
Dylon Colour Catcher Sheets
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 …
RYOBI 12 Volt cordless drill
As a man, I do quite a lot of handy work in and around my house and one of my most expensive pieces of electronic hardware is my RYOBI cordless drill.
I decided to go cordless on this one as I thought it would have obvious advantages for me and …
AIRWORKS Brand Fan
Alberta was extremely hot for a few days this summer. I didn’r have air-conditioning in my house. So, it was getting very hot in the house, becoming unbearable.
I had to rush out to Calgary and look for a fan. I dropped in at The Canadian Tire …
Fitzroy Fabric Plasters
Some time ago I had a cut on one of my feet. It was taking quite a long time to heal since because of the place it was located, it would rub against most of my shoes and would get irritated, even when it was just beginning to heal. …
Progressive Collapsible Lettuce Keeper
I bought this Progressive lettuce keeper last year. It’s actually designed for all types of fresh produce, not just lettuce. I wouldn’t have bought it otherwise. I hate it when you have a large kitchen item or gadget that only works for one food. Anyway, I mostly use this …
Mastercraft 14A Circular Saw
I bought a Mastercraft circular saw primarily because it was on sale and it has turned out to be a pretty good saw. It’s not the best saw I’ve ever owned but for the money it has been well worth it.
I really like the laser guide it makes cutting …
Ralph Lauren Paint
In every home renovation store, there are always a multitude of brands and shades of paint. It can be frustrating to find just the right colour for your project. Lately, I have been using Ralph Lauren paint, which I purchase at Home Depot, and have been very happy with its …
Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Bleach
Our house has well water and the toilet bowls can get very nasty looking at times because of it. I decided to try Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Bleach to try to get some of the staining out from it. I figured if nothing else would do the trick, …
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 …
Space Bags
My husband and I live in a small apartment. Storage has always been our problem. With kitchen tools, there’s nothing much we can do but utilize the laundry area and keep some of our belongings there. However, with regards to clothes, pillows, curtains, comforters and that kind of stuff, our …
SAMSUNG 400L refrigerator
Last Thursday as I arrived home from office, I went straight to the kitchen as I normally do after changing my clothes. I was excited to cook a new recipe as I promised my husband I’d surprise him with my new vegetable recipe. Little did I know that …
World Star Highest Quality 6X10 LD Bags
My father buys and sells products like these to businesses, and once or twice he might take home one of these products. One of these products was a pack of “World Star Highest Quality 6X10 LD Bags”. These are actually very small transparent plastic bags that I have found …
Sofie Paper Towel
One of the few brands of paper towels my family has always used at home is “Sofie Paper Towel.” It is one of those brands of paper towels which is manufactured by a reliable company called “Sanmerna Paper Products Limited,” but that is not why we hace bought it …
DETTOL No-Touch Hand Wash System
I went in the mall to buy hand wash and saw the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash solution. This gave rise to curosity and I decided to buy it. The complete pack came to around ~500 Rs including the no-touch machine, the batteries and refill packet. The idea is …
First Alert Tundra Fire Supresser
I’ve always had a fire extinguisher in my house no matter where I’ve lived. In apartments, they’ve usually come with one, but I have one of my own anyway just in case, and sometimes I definitely don’t mind having more than one in the house, near the back of …
Dollar Tree Red Plastic Utensils
The Dollar Tree carries a forty-eight pack of their brand of plastic utensils that are evenly split up into forks, spoons and knives for just a dollar. Unlike the durable plastic forks and spoons at Walgreens sold under the Walgreens brand, these don’t quite hold up as well and …
Intex Pool 18′ x 48″
Last summer we decided to purchase a pool for the back yard. We looked into getting an above ground pool installed, and the price was way too high for our budget. We still wanted somewhere for the kids and us to be able to swim and …
Madichem Bleech Tabs
Madichem Bleech Tabs is a relatively new product. It is bleech in a tablet form that all you need to do is add water. I found a pack in a Walmart one day when I was looking for a different product. The item number on the pack is 0801. …
Modicare utencil cleaner
The modicare is a very good and standard company. I had heard good things about the modicare products. But now for the first time I had got a chance to try the modicare product. The product, which I have bought by modicare, is the modicare utensil …
Argos Value Range 24 Piece Venice Cutlery Set
Cutlery is something that every home needs, but it can be surprisingly expensive and replacing it can blow a fairly large hole in your budget. This is even more the case if you want to have a spare set as well as the utensils you use on most occasions, …
Swiffer Wet Mopping Cloth Refills Lavender Vanilla Scent
When I first got my Swiffer sweeper, I found myself sticking to the same old generic refill wipes. I, however, was getting tired of the horrible quality and decided I should purchase the real thing. I went into a local Wal-Mart store and picked up a container of the …
5pc Cutting Board & Knife Set
This set comes with an all wood holder that you put together yourself with four screws, three knives and, a cutting board. One side of the holder is just to keep the cutting board in place while the other side is thicker because it holds the 8″ chef knife, …
Stain Be Gone Laundry Stain Remover
I needed a new stain remover to remove some stubborn grease stains and I purchased Stain Be Gone Laundry Stain Remover for just $2CDN at my local store. The main reason I purchased Stain Be Gone 2 in 1 stain remover was because it put me in mind of …
Lock & Lock Microwaveable Food Containers
One of the most indispensable items for a member of the workforce is a quality lunch box. In this function, Lock & Lock microwaveable food containers have served me well day in and day out.
I usually use the clear square one, with a capacity of 600 milliliters or 20 …
Rachel Ray Cookware
I purchased a set of this cookware about six weeks ago. The set I purchased was quite pricey, but I had read many reviews about how great the quality was so I wanted to give them a try.
I am so happy I did and only regret that it …
The Kimberley-clark duel toilet roll dispenser
The Kimberley-clark duel toilet roll dispenser is the toilet roll dispenser of choice for my employer. We have around fifty toilets available to the staff at my work, and each cubicle is kitted out with its very own Kimberley-clark duel toilet roll dispenser. There are several things to note …
Dirt Devil Scorpion Hand Stik
While packing and shopping for college, I needed a device that would effectively store well and keep my room floor extra clean and free of debris. Looking around, I spied the Dirt Devil Scorpion Hand Stik. Observing the model, it was a convenient size and could transform into a …
Prune Fig Trees
My yard is small and we have two fig trees growing prolifically in this small yard. These trees have become so large that they are intruding into the neighbor’s yards and so it has become necessary to prune them. I was told by my friends and some experts that …
Goo Gone Cleaner
I use Goo Gone cleaner all the time for certain cleaning situations. I purchase Goo Gone at the grocery store, found in the cleaning aisle, for $4.99 and it comes in 8 oz. bottles. It is well worth the cost even though that probably sounds quite expensive to others. …
Ambi Pur Gel Fresh Every Day Relaxing Lavender
I use home fragrance oil from Body Shop for my room but for the lavatory and my car, I use Ambi Pur Gel. I always want my lavatory to smell fresh and also my car that is why I use this product. There are times when the lavatory will smell …
Quick Bond Precision Scrapbook Adhesive
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 …
The Magic Bullet Countertop Magician Appliance
I love to cook but I find food prep tedious and time consuming. Recently I heard that the Magic Bullet could peel, chop, blend, whip, grind, and mix; in a matter of seconds, and using only one appliance. Sure I was skeptical but I still wanted …
Glade Carpet & Room Odor Eliminator
Glade Carpet & Room Odor Eliminator is one of the best items for the upkeep of your home. Glade products seem to be high-end, but they tend to be fairly expensive. If you have 20 extra dollars to spare in your pocket, these are wonderful products to buy.
The type …
American Home 3 in 1 Microwave Oven
We just recently moved in to a new house, and we were shopping for housewares and when I saw this product, I thought it was really important and would serve as a big part in our kitchen since it is a 3 in 1 oven, it is a convection …
World Market Create Your Own Candle Wax Beads
I came across these bags of wax beads in the clearance endcap at World Market a couple months back. They sure didn’t look like much to me in the package. I tend to wonder if that’s why they wound up on clearance. I’m always on the lookout for cheap …
Minwax Wood Finish - Dark Walnut
I recently used this finish on a few different items and am very satisfied with the results. It is very stressed in the directions to make sure you apply it to unfinished wood, however I have found that it is not necessary depending on the project. My …
Saeco Syntia Espresso Machine
I have to have a cup of Espresso at least once or twice a day. And since I work at home, I think that this is helps not only my stamina but my will. I know that sounded a bit crazy but It’s the truth. It keeps me motivated …
Weston Premium Grand Thermo Set WTPC-1002P
7 months ago, I’d changed my point reward of my credit card with Weston Premium Thermo Set WTPC-1002P. I have changed with it because I have no thermo to make some hot coffee or hot milk or to make warm water. I waste time if i don’t have …
Haven Nine Foot Cornucopia Christmas Garland (Model Number 878584006363)
The Haven Nine Foot Cornucopia Christmas Garland is a Christmas decoration that I paid twenty-four dollars and ninety-nine cents for. I’m really happy that I purchased this Christmas garland. It lived up to my expectations after examining a picture of it on the packaging that it came in. Despite …
Super Gourmet Decorating Kit from Starfrit
Following the success of my last food decorating project using the Centerpiece Gourmet, I decided to expand my repertoire and purchase another amazing looking decorating set that I had recently come across. As I was the kid who liked to play with their food, I guess some …
Hoover Commercial Bagless “Hush” Upright Vacuum, Model # C1660900
I purchased this Hoover “Hush” vacuum cleaner about 4 months ago from Home Depot, on-line, through their web-site. Hoover makes this “Hush” model as a non-commercial one as well, however I opted for the commercial unit due to the sale price I bought it for. I am very happy …
CIF Powerful Cream Cleanser
CIF Powerful Cream Cleanser is said to be used in cleaning many things like kitchen and bathroom sink, the top of the stove, cooking utensils, and bathroom tiles. In other words, it can be used to clean kitchen appliances and fixtures that are made of ceramics, stainless steel, enamel, …
Hibari Electronic Mosquito Swatter
A few months ago, I came across one of the most bizarre products I have ever seen: a Hibari Electronic Mosquito Swatter! Well, who would have thought that technology would actually revolutionize the way we kill mosquitoes? Well, I never expected it either!
I used to think that only those …
Electrolux Nimble Vacuum
I have to start by saying I have the world’s WORST dog when it comes to shedding. I tend to do A LOT of reviews on vacuums because I have owned a lot of vacuum cleaners.
I recently blew up another vacuum (Hoover Tempo Widepath). While …
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