I like to keep a lot of ice on hand in my home. When I enjoy a cold beverage, I want it ice cold! Therefore, there can never be to much ice in my freezer as far I am concerned. I recently purchased some new ice cube trays. The …

I got this Aroma ARC7031G 6-Cup Rice Cooker and Food Steamer as a gift from my husband. My old rice cooker works just fine but it is huge for our kitchen. So there, my husband gave me this in response to my demand to have a cooker that would …

Some time ago we were having problems with our plumbing, and at times the drains in the house used to give off an unpleasant smell. Sometimes when my family and I would arrive home we would even find that the entire house was filled with that same unpleasant smell …

This coffee maker was a wedding present for my sister (wish it was me). There used to be a time when coffee makers and oven toasters were trending gifts, and we’ve been very lucky to receive many of them, while others were given off to relatives. I …

With summer approaching, I was in the market for a patio set for our back deck. I was looking for something that was inexpensive and small. I didn’t want something that took up too much space, since I like to have part of the deck open so …

I bought this Sleep Easy Fabric Conditioner from Tesco’s own range especially for use on my bedding as I liked the idea of being lulled to sleep by the scent of lavender. I do not have a tumble drier as my flat is too small so I dry …

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 recently decided to redesign my kitchen. I love cooking, so I spend most of the time in the kitchen so I thought would be a good idea to make it a special place for me. I chose a black, silver and white theme, and this unfortunately meant that …

I remember washing dishes before Dawn Dishwashing Detergent was introduced to the market. The detergent came in large bottles or jugs, and you’d pour a large puddle into your dishpan to get started. Adding hot water provided a nice sudsy place to get dishes clean, but the suds would …

I love my bathroom and that is the place that I usually stay the most to be honest with you. I love the fact that I am open to changing it and making it look better and be more convienant for me and my family. I have bought plenty …

I have been using Ranipal fabric whitener since many years and it is a time tested product. My mom used to soak clothes in this product when I was studying and staying with her. It was an integral part of her washing routine.
Since I started using this product I …

We in Maryland are facing an Energy hike again, and BG&E and Constellation Energy are getting wealthier each second of each day .This has caused me and many others in my community to start to seek out energy efficient items that we can install in our homes to help …

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 …

When I was living in Guinea-Bissau, one of the major problems I encountered was how to install a fly screen on the little verandah we had. It was not screened and although I was willing for it to be screened paying it out of my own pocket (costs about …

I found EK700 Black and Decker Slimgrip Electric Knife in an “After Thanksgiving” Sale. It cost me less than 6 bucks. I always have been very curious as to where & when am I going to use such knife. So finally I had one in my kitchen now. …

After having a lot of fun and great dinner in any friends or family get together arranged in my house, what I immediately desire is to clear up. I mostly leave my house on my kids to clean but they are not allowed to enter in the kitchen since …

I have been looking around for a slow cooker for some time that is inexpensive and large. I did not want to pay a lot but also did not want one of those mini crock pots or slow cookers. I have to feed a family and need plenty of …

I can attest to the fact that Arm and Hammer Extra Strength Odor Eliminator with Oxi-Clean Dirt Fighters does exactly what it says it does. I have a house full of children (4 of them, 2 still in diapers) and pets and I can tell you for sure that …

My husband and I like to entertain a lot during the autumn months when it is cool and breezy. We have purchased several items from Pier One Imports in the past and one specific thing that I like to buy at Pier One Imports is their Tea Light candles. …

This was another stupid thing that I and my wife decided to invest in. The only reason why we bought this was because my friend was selling it and he suckered us into trying it. I was so glad that we were able to sell it to another idiot. …

We purchases our Holmes Humidifier about a year ago. I feared having something full of water sitting on my hardwood floor but needed to have something to put humidity into the house. We had so much static electricity the cat wouldn’t even let us touch her for fear of …

I have a kitchen full of General Electric Appliances. This hs nothing to do with brand loyalty. I just didn’t know any better when I was outfitting my first apartment.

Unlike the vast majority of those appliances, however, the oven isn’t complete trash. It’s still not very good but at …

I also use Modicare glass cleaner to clean all the glasses of my interior and even exteriors. I use it because as it is made especially to clean the glasses so it is very safe to use it even to clean the screen of television and the computer …

I know from experience that it can be a really big hassle when trying to clean grout lines because it’s hard to find anything that’s able to fit. I started using this brush a few months ago and they work very well. This thing certainly does get …

In my home, I clean my floors several times a day. There a 4 kids here, and 2 of them are babies, so they are always crawling around on the floor so it needs to stay clean. The older kids are often tracking in dirt and grass from …

The Portmeirion brand encompasses (mainly) attractive and traditional tableware; made in Wales in the United Kingdom, I have many of their products so was happy to add this Apple Harvest Wall Clock to my collection. I paid $55 for it from Amazon and have been absolutely 100% happy with …

My husband and I have been renovating an older mobile home for the past year. Our home had lots of ugly wallpaper in the den and bathroom which had been on the walls for too many years! Knowing it was going to take more than warm water and a …

The Benson Mills Christmas Cork Placemats come four to a package for fourteen dollars and ninety-nine cents. They are intended to be placed on television dinner trays or tables and protect the surface of the trays and tables from food or liquid. They do a good job of that …

As a family gift for Christmas, my husband picked up a Presto Fry Daddy Deep Fryer. We had never actually owned a deep fryer until this Christmas, and had previously just deep fried things on occasion by heating oil in a pot on the stove top. So …

When I planted the garden at my new house, I wanted to add a few ornaments to it to make it look even nicer. I took the kids shopping with me and they loved the Blue Gazing Ball. I thought it was kind of nice although I didn’t really …

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 …

I purchased this over a year ago. I mainly use it for laundry and for moving things throughout the house. I have been very impressed with how well this thing has held up and I am so glad that I decided to purchase it. When I …

I received the ten piece Hard Anodized Cookware set from Rachel Ray for Christmas. After using it for the last 6months this is my conclusion. The cookware is pretty on the outside and has stood up to daily use without showing wear. It is pretty enough that i don’t …

We all know that when it comes to having a vacuum cleaner you need something that is going to get your floors clean. I mean really you don’t’ want to waste your money on something that is going to leave every lint and or piece of dirt on your …

I take this cooler with me a lot when going on short trips or to the park and it’s perfect. It’s quite large and it holds a lot. I purchased it about a year ago from Fred’s Dollar Store in Columbus. At the time of …

When I wash my dishes, I like being able to wipe them down, without having to use too much elbow grease. I also like using a dish soap that cuts through grease, making it easy for me to wash them. I used to think that all dish soaps were …

I am not afraid to admit that I hate to iron my clothes, and not because I do not like to walk around wrinkle free but because of all the tedious steps that goes into ironing. I have to plug in the iron and wait for it to heat …

This towel is really very useful to have if you have a dog, be it a small dog, medium size dog or even a big dog. The larger the dog though, the more difficult it’ll be to use this towel because it’s eighteen by twenty four inches. You may …

We reached the point where we wanted a more efficient way to cut grass, so we purchased this lawn tractor. There aren’t a lot of high performance lawn tractors on the market that you can get for a reasonable price, so I’m glad I came across the LTS …

When the old vacuum unit died on us, we needed something to replace it fairly quickly. We have dogs; we have two of them. One is somewhat shaggy and the other not-so-shaggy, but they both shed like there’s no tomorrow. What’s worse is that one of …

I bought Woolite Oxy Deep Spot & Stain Carpet Cleaner to get a few spots off one of my couches. My dog had jumped up on this particular love seat while her paws were muddy, and I was mortified! This is a beautiful couch with a felt-type, velvety fabric. …

I don’t know how much stock I put into these dewrinklers, but I was going on vacation to see a friend of mine a few months ago and was taking some nice clothes for a party that I knew would need to be ironed and maybe even professionally steam …

I purchased the Windex Outdoor Cleaning Tool because I was looking for an easier way to clean my outdoor windows. It has worked a lot better than I expected and I have enjoyed using it. I paid 16 dollars for the Windex Outdoor Cleaning Tool and I …

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes claim to kill cold and flu viruses. I am a firm believer this is a correct claim. During H1N1 season, I used these wipes on every area of my house. My family was free from the H1N1 virus even though my children were …

I am a strong believer in drinking a lot of water. Our bodies are eighty percent water and drinking plenty of water is highly recommended by health and fitness professionals alike. Drinking water helps keep our body hydrated, and even helps with weight control as well as many other …

Persil laundry detergent was on a discount at the local store about a month ago and I decided to buy it. I always have a big stash of the Dash laundry detergent at home so I cannot even remember the last time I went shopping for laundry detergent because I …

The Party Dimensions Christmas Blue Snowflake 7″ Dessert Paper Plates come sixteen to a package and retail for one dollar and eighty-nine cents. They’re expensive compared with the non-decorated, year-round paper plates, but they sure are a lot nicer to look at and eat off of! The paper plates …

Since there is little else to do a New England winter (other than shovel snow and painfully stare out the window at mounds of snow just waiting for the return of spring), I try to become most active in my hobby of knitting. This year, my focus is …

I was at a mall hours away from home when I first spotted this coffee mug. If you know anything about me, you know I love coffee. I also really like cool coffee mugs. I really like dogs, too. I have four of them! …

I’m known in my household as a “neat freak.” It’s not uncommon for me to try several new cleaning products each month and put them to the test! This month was no exception!
I love the fragrance of fresh oranges, so when I saw Fantastik Orange Action (All …