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 …

For people living in cold weather states looking for alternative heating sources (i.e. other than oil or gas), wood pellet stoves are a great option. The Harman P61A is a fantastic selection in wood pellet heating. The stove is advertised as heating up to 2200 square feet …

Velvet curtains are the worst when they are cheap looking. The last time I saw velvet curtains at an import store advertised as chocolate brown they turned out to be a wimpy sort of light milk chocolate color. I think most of us think of saturated jewel tones when …

Whenever I walk into my kitchen I get a tingle that runs down my spine. I say this because I truly love the Cuisinart 4-in-1 Griddle stainless steel that is located on my counter top. It has really made me some great meals. I have had some griddles in …

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 …

Svelto is a product that I use for ages. My mother was buying it when I was small and Svelto for me became a synonim for dishwashing liquids. So when I talk about dishwashing liquids I never actually say dishawashing liquids but I say Svelto. In my opinion Svelto …

I have had two birdbaths in the garden now, but both have been a disappointment and more maintenance than I cared to give a garden piece. Having to constantly clean out the bath was a big issue for me and since I would forget about it constantly it wasn’t …

Mr. clean antibacterial cleaner is a great product to buy. Not only is it sell for only $3.49 a large l6 ounce bottle , but the power you get in that bottle is amazing. It shines, floors, tile, chrome and gets your toilet bowl sparkle clean. It …

The food processor has become an integral part of today’s kitchen just because of its quality of speeding up lot of jobs which includes slicing, chopping, shredding, mixing and also kneading dough. I wanted to have one that has different bowls so that I can do as much variety …

We redid the den recently and we were looking at different types of flooring. We were in Lowe’s , love that store, and I saw this vinyl flooring that had the look of wood. It was called TrafficMaster Allure Vinyl and I talked my husband into purchasing it …

I was gifted with the Nostalgia electrics hard cotton candy maker because my mom noticed how my son was obsessed with cotton candy, and she realized how expensive buying him cotton candy all the time was becoming. She found the cotton candy maker either on Fingerhut’s website or Gettington’s website, …

When George Foreman invented the George Foreman Grill and put it on the market, people were buying them up all over the place. My husband knew how badly I wanted one so for my 30th birthday he bought me one and I use it all the time. I get …

My husband is a certified bread man. He has to have bread and will probably feel weak and grouchy if he has not eaten some. The breads which are available locally are mostly suited to the tastes of the people here and more often than not, I only find …

I have been in need for construction supply for my new house. Before, I was used to buy at near hardware stores around our construction place but unfortunately, not all requirements I needed are available and I find it very hard to come over and over again for just …

Doing laundry is like doing your homework on a Friday night. I mean, when I do laundry it is like I’m being punished for something I didn’t do. Kidding aside, laundry and ironing clothes are something I’m not really good at but it is my husband’s expertise. …

I love my home and garden party chip and dip set. It is beautiful, durable, and affordable to some extent. I bought it for about twenty dollars from an independent home and garden party sales representative. The chip part is large round and fluted, it is big enough for …

Alright, as vices go as guess it could be worse. I mean the fact that I can’t go a day without an ice cold Slushie is nothing to lose sleep about right? Well, I just chock it up to living in a very warm climate.
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I don’t cook. It’s dangerous if I do. But my husband loves to cook and considers himself a bit of a new-found guru in the kitchen. We didn’t have a lot of kitchen appliances when he moved in with me and we got married, but slowly, over the last …

Downy Passion is the newest variant of Downy and it is my favorite. I have also already tried other brands but nothing beats Downy Passion for me. I cannot say it’s the best out of all the Downy variants but this is the one I like the most. I …

I have a dog, which creates quite an odor in my house. I am always on the search for things to help freshen the air where I live, recently trying out Airwick freshmatic. Airwick freshmatic is an air freshener that is actually a can of air freshener attached to …

I decided to look out for solar tiki torches that I’ve noticed popping up around my neighborhood when I go on evening walks. I have always loved the iconic image of tiki torches. They just say summer to me. But, I must confess I’ve never bought the real ones …

I just moved into a house with hardwood floors and I was having issues with excessive pet hair on the floor. It’s difficult to sweep up, but the individual hairs are almost impossible to pick up by hand; I assumed my only option was to get a Swiffer. I …

Zwipes clothes for glass and Zwipes Cleaning Clothes found in with the automotive supplies are worth the small investment. I was searching the store for an hour for the Sham-wow without success when I remember seeing these reusable clothes on my last visit. So I went to look at …

I like to do laundry and I also like to experiment with different laundry soaps. That being said I also like to save money when I can. I tried the Purex brand of laundry detergent because it was much cheaper then the name brands that I usually use. …

I am one of those people who likes to maintain a well stocked pantry, and I include house hold items like laundry detergent and toilet tissue in my items to keep plenty of as well as other similar items.
I was shopping at Big Lots about eight months ago, and …

I like to clean. I’m probably one of the few neat freaks out there who truly do enjoy cleaning any mess, toilets, bathtubs, you name it, and I’ve somehow put my cleaning name on it. I find it therapuetic in a variety of ways. The actual process may not …

I have naturally spiral curly hair that I sometimes want to relax the curl just a bit for more of a wavy look, and I am able to accomplish that by using Vidal Sassoon 1.5 Inch Curling Iron.
The spiral look is great for summer time because it goes well …

The JH Smith Company Cordless Lighted Poinsettia Garland is a six foot long string of red poinsettias and green leaves. A total of ten light-up poinsettias are attached to the garland. I paid twenty dollars for this Christmas decoration and I’m reasonably happy with it. What I really like …

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 …

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and poisonous gas. It is deadly, some of the symptoms that you may have is a headache, fatigue, shortness of breath nausea and dizziness. We live in a town home and the BGE representative informed us that we would be a risk …

My husband and I both enjoy trying product that we see on television so when we were in Bed, Bath and Beyond a few weeks back and saw the “Scrub Daddy” sponge we decided that we would try for no other reason than it had been featured on a …

I was looking to add a new light fixture to my bathroom that was a little more attractive than the one that I already had so I decided to purchase this one. It has a really nice attractive look and it works very well so I have enjoyed …

As you know there is nothing better tasting or healthier than freshly juice…well juice! Whether it be from vegetables or fruits. If you make the right combination you would never be disappointed or turn your nose up at it. Although there have been times where the combination I have …

I’m not usually one to get wrapped up in all this anti-bacterial, sanitized world nonsense. I’ve always taken my bathroom cleaning pretty seriously though. It’s the one room in the house I want to smell like bleach when I was done scrubbing it.
Or, I USED to. Now …

I was so glad when I found out that Method made dish washing liquid. It comes in a light pink grapefruit sent that I have fallen in love with. I always love using products that have distinct fragrances but not overwhelming. This one definitely fits that category. It …

Most people like summer season. Every body can enjoy the warm weather outside the house. But there is one thing that I don’t like about the warm weather in our place. There are more insects and flies come inside our house, especially when we open the window. In the …

I’ve seen a lot of As Seen On TV products. They have a NuWave oven, a Flavorwave oven, and now a Halo Infared Oven. I have no idea what’s the difference between these. Since my friend already has a NuWave oven and a Flavorwave oven, I tested it out …

I use this quite regularly in my laundry room and it’s wonderful. It’s designed with a really nice concept and it’s well made. I have used several Household Essential items and they are all put together well and this one is no different. I …

The dirt devil broom vacuum is too heavy to sweep up. It doesn’t get everything off of the floor like it is suppose to. The vacuum is hard to use and you have to make sure you put it straight over the dirt and mess on your floor to …

A couple of years ago, I was living in a townhouse that had a 30-year-old furnace and absolutely no insulation. After receiving a heating bill for $400, I opted for Alliant Energy’s Budget plan.
Now that I’m in a house, I’m still trying to decide whether it’s worth it.
When I …

Henry Vinyl Tile Repair Adhesive is a product that repairs vinyl tiles that no longer stick. I do a lot of vinyl tile installation work and I certainly have to say that Henry Vinyl Tile Repair Adhesive works great. I pay about 5 dollars for a 6 …

As we moved into our new home we didn’t have any necessary kitchen appliances. I am very particular about buying anything. I scrutinize everything carefully and until i had read hundreds of reviews , researched about its quality i do not invest in it.
I was looking for a …

The Rubbermaid Nine Inch Ice Cream Scoop cost me two dollars. I really should have never purchased it in the first place despite the price being extremely attractive. The reason I should have avoided buying this ice cream scoop is because it didn’t have a little piece to give …

I bought the new Tide Laundry Detergent this weekend when I noticed that it came in the lavender scent. Most lavender scented products just do not smell right but I was able to smell the soap when I unscrewed the bottle. I love the way this laundry detergent …

I live in a very warm climate during certain times of the year, and I like to use fans verses the air conditioner whenever possible, though when the temps reach upwards of 110, that’s not always possible. Still, I like to have a fan going in the bedroom, but …

I am using the bedspreads from Co-optex, and I am using then since 13 years now. These bedspreads still look good and the quality is soft and silky. The Co-optex bedspreads are always high in cost; it always starts from more then Rs.1000. But that is …

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 …

I got sick of putting nail holes in my walls and then leaving the mark there when I decided I didn’t want the picture there anymore. The 3M Command Picture Hanging Strips are supposed to stick to the wall and the photograph that you want to hang up. When …

Del is one laundry product that I really love! Not only is it made affordable, it really does the job as well! I could say a hundred of good things about this product. I use this on my baby’s clothes and I could definitely attest that Del exceeds even …

For almost thirteen dollars, I thought I was getting a pretty good deal on this bathroom tissue. With twenty rolls coming in a package and each roll holding one-thousand sheets, I felt that this tissue would last a good long time, and it unfortunately did. The reason I used …