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. …

I have this kitchen appliance at home and I use it mainly for my baking needs. My husband gave this to me as a gift last Mother’s Day and I’m still using it, although, I can say it’s not the best and not the one I was looking for …

Since automatic lighting systems are generally expensive to acquire and install in South Africa, I decided to take on the task of acquiring one myself and appointing personnel myself to install the system custom made for my needs, and the best way for me to do this was to …

I have had a pair of GHD Hair Straighteners for nearly a year and a half and they have proved to be the best buy for myself. I did used to have a different pair of Straighteners but think I only paid about £15 for them. They didn’t do …

I have used ADT Security for the past three years ever since I have had my home. This service is a good deterrent for criminal activity.
Even just having the sign up is a deterrent to home invasions and burgularies.
I have been pretty happy with my service. Once in awhile …

I needed to do something with the living room floor in my mobile home and I needed to do it fast. The carpet was old, the under pad in an even worse state, and the hardwood flooring I wanted was just too expensive. My neighbour suggested I try Armstrong …

I don’t have my favourite brand in dishwashing products so I am always ready to try something new. About 2 months ago there was this Dixan dishwashing gel on discount so I took two of them but different fragrances. One was orange and the other one was green apple …

One of the ideas that I saw online recently was a DIY recipe for cleaning tile floors. I use as many natural cleansers as I can, especially since I have kids and pets, but they can get expensive to constantly re-purchase. That’s why this recipie caught my attention, because, I …

I bought these hangers at Bed Bath and Beyond on the recommendation of a relative. The surface hanger is razor thin and the surface is covered in flocking. It has sort of a nice velvety texture and look and the flocking actually serves a purpose, because it keeps your …

This is an exclusive design by Maytag. Model MCE/68000, it is in the Neptune Series. Good Housekeeping gave this unit a GOOD BUY AWARD.
This is a two in one dryer. The drying center offers the largest capacity….24.3 Cu Ft. Capacity! This offers three times more total drying space than …

We purchased a KitchenAid Grill for a covered outdoor area. First off the grill looks impressive. I like the steel appearance, punctuated by a temperature thermometer in the middle of the hood. The grill once fitted feels very substantial. The hood is incredibly sturdy and …

Spectracide Fire Ant Mound Destroyer works hard on fire ant mounds. I use this product in my yard because without it, the fire ants would take over. What I like best about Spectracide Fire Ant is that the application is easy and the poison effectively kills the queen ant. …

In my quest to find the cheapest laundry detergent with the best results, I found Era Laundry Detergent. I got it at the grocery store that I shop at and it cost me $8.76 for a 3.12 quart bottle. That seemed like a really good price compared to other …

CleanSafe is a product designed to safely and efficiently clean dust out of those nooks and crannies where dust and grime often collect on your keyboards, video screens and hard drives. The product I bought came in a twelve ounce can and promises moisture free cleaning. It …

For convenience, I use a lot of plastic cutlery — knives, forks, and spoons. A few years ago, I began purchasing Members Marks Cutlery — the combo package of heavy duty utensils.
The package of 390 utensils, 130 each of knives, forks, and spoons, comes in a pleasant looking …

Kwik ‘n Fresh Aluminum Foil is not a product that lives up to the quality aluminum foil that is made by Reynolds. It’s an off-brand that unfortunately is also off when it comes to mimicking the quality that Reynolds Aluminum Foil is known for. One of the major reasons …

My last B&D toaster oven was a gem! It was small, simple and made perfect toast at the flip of a switch. Unfortunately, after more than 15 years of faithful service, I was forced to buy a new one. After lots of online research, I finally …

I have a messy husband. That is a fact. He spilled a cup of apple cider our first week in our new home. And coffee after that. And more and more. He would forget how to wipe his winter boots and then mud was added to that. So, I …

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 …

In our kitchen we have a Frigidaire FRT18S6AW Top Freezer Refrigerator. It is a simple, but nice looking appliance and it works well.
This is a basic refrigerator without a lot of fancy features, but it does have all the necessities and standard features you could expect or want …

‘Honeywell 18155 SilentComfort Permanent, True HEPA air purifier’ is my first air purifier and I am literally happy with it. Just as it promises it is quite silent and I put it on medium or low most of the time. It seems quite effective too because the air filter …

Almost three months after typhoon Ondoy/Ketsana submerged our village under 30 feet of water, we still could not shake off the dust that it brought with it, literally. My mother complains that after dusting a certain area in the morning, dust will gather again a few hours later. I …

I was recently given an Oster 6293 Toaster Oven for my birthday. So far, I would have to say that it is not great. Features of this toaster oven are as follows:
Maximum temperature of up to 450 farenheight
6 slice capacity
Includes crumb tray
Has convection cooking feature
I have used this oven …

My house had a lot of dirt and grim built on the outside so I wanted to find an easy way to clean it. There were several things that I tried but none of them seemed to work. Most of the other products I tried were a …

I saw this thermometer while I was looking for my turbo broiler. I remember buying it because it was on sale and didn’t really have a need for it. But sometimes it’s hard to tell if something is cooked on the inside by just looking at the crust. It’s …

I have got some cookery sets as a gift on my wedding. I am using these sets now but I am not totally satisfied, in face I am quite UN happy with these products. This cookware cost little more money but they are not worthy. The …

I only recently decided to start deodorizing my carpets. I try my best to keep my home smelling fresh and feel that the carpet was only bringing the room down. I know that cigarette smoke sticks and hated the fact that it was sticking to my carpet. I have …

I never used to like Coconut scents. They were just never the kind of scent for me, but over the last few years I have used quite a few Coconut products and have liked them all, so perhaps my taste has changed.
This is part of the Naturals range from …

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 …

If you read any of my other reviews you will know that I’m someone that’s always looking for ways to organize and make things a lot simpler. I was amazed when I found this beverage dispenser. I really love the overall concept. It makes it a …

The Four-Bin Condiment Server is very attractive in its neat white color and its four removable sections. I find this really handy and very useful in making my favorite condiments reachable without any hassles at anytime we eat. I don’t need to bring 4 containers anymore on the …

I share an apartment with a roomate, and sometimes we have to deal with a bug problem. Not just a bug problem, but roaches. We keep our apartment clean, but with an apartment I guess that doesn’t matter, if your neighbors don’t keep theirs clean.
So, …

Weber One Touch Gold 22.5 Inch Grill looking for something that is a bit more old school then you may just be looking at the right thing. I’ve always like the old school grill, and I think that is because that’s what my father taught me on. Now don’t …

While wandering the Shareway Mall in Toronto one day I spied a new store. I wasn’t familiar with the brand but I was with my fiancee and we usually end up looking at kitchen equipment if we are in the mall. I’m the chef in the house so mostly it’s …

When I bought my first Swiffer sweeper several months ago, after falling in love with the idea of them when I used a similar kind of item at work to clean the hardwood floors there, I bought a starter kit that came with the sweeper, some dry cleaning cloths …

I bought this sewing machine to sew my curtains in the kitchen. Not knowing much about stitching, this machine is great for beginners. The threading is so simple and quick. Replacing the bobbin is also a piece of cake. There’s a nice storage compartment for small things like extra …

After ten years in our farm house my husband and I decided it was time to finally try to do some home decoration. We bought Wattyl Ultra Premium Matt Interior Wall Paint as it was a paint that didn’t have any odors and it is a new formula that …

I bought the Bodum “Mousse” milk frother to complement the Bodum French Press Coffee maker which I bought at the same time.
The Mousse is essentially a large glass beaker with a “unit” which sits on the top, powered by 2 AA batteries. You fill the beaker …

We have an in ground pool and we had to purchase a The Dirt Devil Rampage which was a robotic pool cleaner. We purchased this from Sullivan Pools, In Bel Air Md. Our pool is 30 feet in length and we needed something that would work that we didn’t …

Are you looking for the easiest way to make toast in the morning? You should try Princess Classic Roller Toaster.
As far as I know, this is the easiest stuff that can help you make your toast in the morning.
I always need to make breakfast for my children …

When I purchase paper towels from the store, I usually wait for a good sale to pop up on a six pack or eight pack. I seldom purchase a single roll of paper towels or a two pack because when I do the math, the value simply isn’t there, …

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 …

I purchased Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom cleaner out of curiosity after seeing a commercial for it. I wanted to see if those little scrubbing bubbles really did work. I picked up a can at my grocery store for $3.69 for a 16 oz. bottle. I scrubbed the entire bathroom with …

I actually discovered the Farmhouse brand of products while on vacation a couple years ago. I stopped into a small natural home products store and they had a display of natural laundry products and the Farmhouse brand was included. I love lavender and I am trying very hard …

I love this swing ! My husband and I put it up in our front yard. It is nice and relaxing to just sit and swing with my husband. I love the canopy that is over it - gives alot of shade. It is perfect for a lazy afternoon …

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 …

I bought Martha Stewart Clean All-Purpose Cleaner for $10 online, weighing 32 fl. oz. Here is my review.
Martha Stewart Clean All-Purpose Cleaner is an all-purpose cleaner which can help remove the stains and the odor which various germs and dirt have brought to your home. Its tough list of …

The Cuisinart Stainless Steel 4 Slice Toaster is effectively two 2 slice toasters in one appliance.
The toaster has a beautiful appearance. There are two sets of controls on the front for “each” toaster, and include buttons for defrosting, bagels, reheating and cancelling, as well as a dial to …

I wanted to have something that I could easily grill steaks on without having to broil them in the oven. I am not particularly fond of cleaning a broiling pan because they can be very difficult to get clean. I shopped at Walmart for a small indoor type grill. …

Some time back, we purchased the Farberware Special Select Toaster Oven. I, personally, had high hopes for the product, that it would give the desired-results. I’ll cut to the quick. We hated it and seldom used it. Finally, we put it up on Freecycle and gave …