Housewares Reviews
RT Examiner
The Rangertell Examiner Long Range Detector or Indicator is a tool I really believe everyone should have..for ease of use and features alone. No detector I have seen anywhere has a way to tell depth, distance , weight and shape of target. It’s incredibnly light and feels like silk …
Xtra Tropical passion liquid detergent
I began using this brand after the Family Dollar store outside of my house stopped selling my favorite brand of detegrant. Since I had only so much to spend on laundry supplies, I opted to buy a container of Xtra Tropical passion liquid detergent to wash my uniforms. …
Brita Slim Water Filter pitcher
I purchased the Brita Slim Water Filter pitcher at Walmart. It cost about $12. At first I loved it, but now that I’ve had it for a while, I’m really not enjoying it as much as I initially did.
The pitcher uses a carbon insert in the top section. The …
Swiffer Wet Jet All-In-One Power mop kit
The Swiffer Wet Jet All-In-One Power mop kit was one of those things that I thought was a waste of time. I mean I’m all about the old age mops and maybe even hand cleaning your floors. But my wife of course thought that the whole Swiffer idea was …
KitchenAid Stand Mixer 5 Qt.
Kitchenaid stand mixers are something that many people want to have added into there kitchen collection. I know that I own my own Kitchenaid 5 quart stand mixer and have found many benefits from having my own Kitchenaid 5 quart stand mixer and thought I would share the positives …
Hunter Ventilator Fan/ Light Combination
The Hunter 82500 Infiniti Bath Ventilator Fan is an amazing two in one package for lighting and ventilating and it works fairly well. I won’t give it a ten rating, but then again, I don’t know of any other outfit that provides such a reasonably priced combination …
Brillo Window and Glass Cleaner
Now summer is (allegedly) here my windows showed themselves up as the grimy smeary things they were; no I don’t live in a slum, but the bright summer sunrays show every single mark on the glass to great effect - meaning I needed to get my rubber gloves on …
3D 5-Speed Hand Mixer TSK-947H
I love to bake and it is essential that I have all the necessary gadgets to aid me in my kitchen activities. The tools should keep up with me and it is important that they are reliable so as not to delay any baking that I will do. The …
Del Fabric Softener Lavender Breeze
I buy Del Fabric Softener Lavender Breeze whenever my favorite fabric conditioner brand is not available in the store close to my house. It comes in bottle and in sachet with 5 different scents. I like the lavender scent. It leaves a long lasting odor on my clothes. After …
BrotherSoft Project runway Sewing Machine
If you have ever seen Project Runway then you know that they show all types of great sewing machines. I have always been into making cloths. Ever since my mother taught me how to create and sew, I have had a fond love for doing it I normally make …
Sun Burst Clothes Detergent
Sometimes I attempt to save money by purchasing products that cost less. My reasoning is that just because a product costs more, doesn’t mean it does a better job. There are times when my thinking is right on, but when I bought Sun Burst Clothes Detergent, I was totally …
Simplehuman Round Step Trash Can
I purchased this trash can for my bathroom and I really love it. It’s 4.5L which is not very big so it’s not intended to hold a lot of trash. I purchased it from Wal-Mart and I paid 20 dollars for it at the time. The …
Black and decker coffee machine
I currently own a black and decker coffee machine that I am really happy with for the time that I have had it, now this is the coffee machine that stands the test of time, I owned this coffee machine for about 5 years, and after those 5 years of …
Zout stain removal
I recently discovered Zout stain remover made by the Dial company, a well know US based company that makes Dial bar soap. I am always looking for effective and affordable stain removal products, and this little blue bottle jumped out at me with its claims of “Satisfaction guaranteed, gets out …
The Progressive Ratchet Can Opener
I have arthritis in my hands and trying to turn a manual can opener is impossible. Recently, I have gone through two electric can openers that wouldn’t even open a can of corn. This was very frustrating at dinner time. This is what led me back to the …
Apple Wedger
Good Cook products seem to always find their way into my kitchen. They are well made, and yet cheaper than many other similar brands. Their Apple Wedger is a simple tool that makes the job of cutting an apple into wedges an easy one.
This contains eight stainless …
Glade Fabric & Air Pet Odor Eliminator Spray
If you have a dog or cat around the home, you know that they can wreak havoc on your carpets and upholstery, particularly if they like lounging on your sofa or bed. Unfortunately, our “best friends” leave their own special odor behind. Urine and feces smells linger, …
Freshness Laundry Detergent
I usually prefer buying more expensive soap powder to do the laundry since I’ve noticed that a lot of the less expensive ones tend to make the coloured clothes look dull or washed out, they don’t smell as nice, and I also find it harder for the inexpensive soap …
TUPPERWARE SPONGE BOB SQUARE PANTS
I am about to make one four year old extremely happy this afternoon. Through Ebay, I purchased a sandwich holder that is made by Tupperware, and the entire bright yellow sandwich box clicks shut and tight, for better tasting food. But, the real deal is that my four year …
Rival 0.7 cubic ft Digital Microwave Oven
I have been without a microwave for so long that I forget it is there. I am used to having to let frozen food thaw out in the fridge overnight. I got the Rival Microwave for Christmas and use it to heat up my coffee and make popcorn but …
Extra Warmth Comforter
My aunt gave me an Extra Warmth Comforter by Pacific Coast Feather Company. The weather is starting to become cool again, and at nights, near my neighbourhood, it keeps raining during nights now, and it’s so cold.
This Extra Warmth Comforter is around $200+, and she gave it to …
Clean Up Brand Scrubbing Sponges
I don’t really like to use Brillo pads or scrubbing sponges because they always seem to scratch up my dishes and counter tops. I like to use regular sponges when I clean up around the house, however whenever I send my husband for something he always comes back with …
Bialetti Mukka Express Cappuccino Maker
I am so in love with my new Mukka Express cappuccino maker! This is an awesome product for latte-lovers everywhere. It’s cheaper than most other espresso makers, and it’s extremely convenient! I love it!
I kept hearing from my dad and all the advertisements that this novel little cappuccino maker …
3M Compressed Air in a Can Dust Remover
This “air in a can” craze has been around for a while; only recently has it had to be monitored because of its abuse. 3M Compressed Air makes it apparent by labling their product that a bittering substance is used to discourage “huffing”. If you are a parent or …
Ritelite Wireless Four Head 12 LED Under Cabinet Lights
I bought these lights because I need for a solution to my closet lighting. I don’t have much natural light coming in my bedroom, so my bedroom closet is always very dark inside. I have an overhead closet light that works great, but the pull chain broke off a …
Yankee Candle Petal Wax Tart Warmer
I always like my home to smell good, so after learning about the Yankee Candle range of wax tarts I decided to buy myself some - and obviously I needed a burner to make use of them. I chose the Petal burner simply because it was the cheapest …
Ariston Water Heater
The temperature in the Philippines eliminates the need for hot water. The slight decrease in temperature however, especially for the working employees who need to wake up early in the morning to beat the morning traffic, will sometimes necessitate hot water. I am one of those who cannot take …
Kambrook Cookie Factory
If you have children like me then you probably spend countless hours in the kitchen making cookies. I have found a terrific new and fun way to make cookies with your children. I have MS and I find cookie cutting messy and a bit tricky as my fingers don’t …
Xantrex Solar Power Generator Series XPower Powerpack Solar 400
On December 31, 2008, I bought the XPower Powerpack Solar 400 from Canadian Tire at Canadian $179.99 plus tax because I wanted to go green and switch to solar power in the house if I could. Initially what caught my eye was a solar panel, which was on …
Walgreen’s Cool Mist Humidifier
My apartment is very dry year round but once it gets cold enough that we have to turn the heat on I suffer even more. I get a very painful scratchy throat and often get nose bleeds so I have been looking at humidifiers for some time. I did …
The Magic Bullet Blender
My wife and I have bought plenty of blenders in our time and that let me be the one to say that all of them aren’t cut out to do the dirty work. You have to be careful when you buy certain blenders. I need something that is going …
Clorox Bath Wands
Clorox Bath Wands are a bathroom cleaning tool I could live with or without. I loved this product when it was first released and even recommended it to my mom. My hope was the scrubby pad would pick up the hair in my bath tub that I …
Goo Gone Spray Gel for removing glue and adhesives
A product called Goo Gone?? Really! I was surprised that this was the real name of this product. It sounds like a catchphrase or marketing ploy, but this is really the name of this cleaning product —“ Goo Gone Spray Gel. It comes in a …
Cuisinart Six Speed Blender
I purchased the Cuinart Six Speed Blender about two years ago from a local furniture store’s appliance section. I chose this blender over other models and brands because I have several Cuisinart small kitchen appliances and I have been very satisifed with all of them. I have …
Smart Spin Storage System
Before I got the Smart Spin Storage System, I had a cupboard full of leftover container and mismatched lids. Most of the time everything was so scattered that I couldn’t find a lid to go with whatever container I was using, so I would end up just putting …
Lenor Spring Awakening Fabric Softener
I tend to chop and change my Fabric Softeners. I like lots of them out there and I suppose I could use the same brand or 2 all the time, but it’s just better to change around and at least that way you don’t get that bit bored of …
Glo Lemon dishwashing Liquid
A yellow colored dishwashing liquid that is easy to squeeze out of bottles. I have been using the same liquid for the past month. I thought of trying this liquid as I was unable to find my regular brand. Gives good suds but not in excess to wash …
Char-Broil Smoker from Home Depot
This past summer we were planning a large party and my husband wanted to buy a smoker for the event, and cook some briskets. He has always wanted a smoker, and we started shopping around. We found one at Home Depot call Char-Broil that cost $150. It looks like …
George Forman 72″ Grill with Removable Plates
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. …
Mary kay timewise 3 in 1 cleanser
Here’s another product that I think would be very helpful to all those busy moms like me. I have been using this product for about 6 months now. And I just fell in love from the moment I purchased this thing from a friend who is a Mary Kay …
Orville Redenbacher’s mini bags: Salt and Cracked Pepper Popcorn
I was reluctant to try these, actually, because pepper seemed “weird” to me (well, for popcorn). But the idea of minibags is appealing, so when my friend gave me a box, I tried a bag.
The bag says to microwave for only 1 and 1/2 minutes, but it actually stopped …
Wisk Deep Cleaning Laundry Detergent- Fresh Scent
I am usually a Tide or Extra user as it is one of the best laundry detergents for removing stubborn stains. However, I was in Kroger recently when I saw that a 50 oz. bottle (32 loads) of Wisk Deep Cleaning Liquid Laundry Detergent was on sale for only …
Keurig Elite Gourmet Single serve coffee system
I didn’t really start drinking coffee until I met my wife and still to this day, I don’t drink as often as I used to. It was something I would do just to help me stay up when I needed to get through my college classes. Well, in my …
Galaxy Glass Cleaning Towels: 18 Pack
When it comes to cleaning my house there are few things that irritate me more than half cleaned windows. I love having lots of windows because it allows lots of sunshine into my home. However, cleaning them can be a huge hassle especially when the towels that I use …
Swiffer Dry Sweeping Cloths
I use a Swiffer at work all the time to clean the hardwood floors. It’s not exactly a Swiffer, but it’s the same principle, and I’m always seeing the commercials for Swiffers all the time, so I wanted to get one myself and see how it would work in …
Downy Wrinkle Releaser in Original Scent
Like many professional adults I am required to have nice work clothes that are clean and smartly pressed every morning. Due to this fact I always try to iron my clothes the night before my day that way I do not have to rush needlessly around the next …
Sparkle Paper Towel Rolls
I don’t purchase paper towels all of the time because I feel that they are a waste of paper. I do however purchase them whenever I feel that there is a real need for them like entertaining guests. I would much rather give a guest a paper towel than …
Sticky-Back Dot Strip Velcro Fasteners
These things are very easy to use and best of all they are effective. They have several different uses and I have used them several times throughout my house. I first purchased them a few months ago from Wal-Mart. At the time of purchase …
Igloo Maxcold X Fit Hard Liner Cooler
I was in the store to purchase a travel cooler and I found the Igloo Max Xfit. I believe it’s a wonderful product. It’s sold at Wal-Mart at a price of 25 dollars. The price is a lot cheaper than most other brands. Before I …
Fred’s 2 Step Ladder
I purchased this ladder about a year ago. I mainly use it to reach things that are higher up on my walls. It works perfectly and I’m very satisfied with it. I purchased it from Fred’s Dollar Store and I paid around 15 dollars …
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