In the hot weather I’m a big fan of iced water, it’s refreshing and doesn’t add any calories to my diet - in fact it can help to burn calories! For this reason I’m always looking out for unusual ice cube trays, this Tovolo one fitting the bill …

When my husband brought home an Electric Fly Swatter, I thought he bought a new tennis rocket. I didn’t know there is such a gadget so I was wondering why he had to buy new tennis rocket again. My husband had a loud laugh when I asked him why …

Usually, when a house’s heating system is run on gas, there is a government body which checks for the safety level of gas leaks. I don’t exactly remember the figures but our old system (Buderus) was still in conformity with the allowable levels of gas emissions. However, when the …

If you are looking to buy a new mircrowave the GE 1.5 cu. ft. Over the Range Microwave is the best way to go! I recently bought this microwave after lots of shopping and research! I have had it about six months now and I love it! It was …

I have owned this vacuum for over a year and it’s still working great. I have not had a single problem with it and it has worked so much better than I initially expected. When I purchased this vacuum I paid 50 dollars for it. The …

During the winter months my family goes through a ton of hot chocolate. I find myself making it for myself or the kids constantly. While I had been making it in the microwave, I had noticed that it had become more and more of a nuisance as …

The VICKS humidifier is actually smaller than I thought. I thought that for a one gallon humidifier, it would actually be quite large. This is actually better as it doesn’t take up as nearly as much space as I had thought. My house is very dry from the heat …

Vanish Shakti o2 is a fabric stain remover. Around a month back, my white cotton shirt caught some red colour stain from a red colour leaking dress of mine. Actually my mother without knowing the fact that the red dress leaks colour, immersed my white cotton shirt and that …

Glade Plug Ins are one of the best national brand of electric air fresheners on the market. I use three of them in my house. Glade makes a product I know and trust, and I have been using an assortment of Glade products for years now. In every …

I really love the concept of this stuff and it was easy to use but I wasn’t satisfied with the results. I was very disappointed after using it because it wasn’t very effective at all. The main thing that I look for when I’m buying …

I have always been scared of Super Glue because when it came out, I think in the 1970s, stories were reported of people going to hospital to have their fingers separated for example. I think this is the first time I have ever used it, but this glue …

This is one of the best gifts I have received in my life. Not only because it has served me well for so many years but because it was a gift from two of my children many Christmases ago. I couldn’t be more pleased since, knowing it’s …

I like having lots of different wax tart burners to swap and change according to my mood and the time of year, and although it’s now Spring I’ve gone all contrary and am using an Autumn designed burner from Yankee Candle’s Crackle Collection. 
It’s a one-piece tart burner made of …

There are a lot of different clog cleansers out there, but the one that has worked the best for me thus far is Drano Max Gel.
Drano Max Gel is very easy to use, as are most of its competitors. Being that I have to watch every penny, and …

I wanted to add some period appropriate accessories to my midcentury kitchen ever since I moved in. I knew it had to be something to go on the wall, because the kitchen is small and I have very little counter space available for displaying any kind of knick knacks. …

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 own a lot of stainless steel appliances and they can accumulate a lot of debris, and fingerprints over time so I wanted to find an easy way to clean them. I first started buying these Cerama wipes about three months ago and I have been very satisfied …

Although almost twenty dollars might seem like a lot of money to spend on a tote bag, this tote bag is pretty snazzy. It’s smartly designed in my eyes. I like that inside the tote bag, there are two small compartments that can hold books, containers, phones and stuff …

I recently went on a camping excursion in Ionia, MI., at a campgroud infamous for its mosquito infestation. I wanted to be prepared, so I stocked my bag with a variety of insect repellants, sprays, wipes, and anti-itch sticks (I know how to pack for any occassion after all). …

I saw Tide Stain Release Tablets for the first time a few months ago at the grocery store, and when I received a coupon, I decided to try it. I am a fan of Tide Stick, so I figured this new product would be useful, as I always seem …

I hate cleaning my oven. It is a messy smelly, disgusting project that takes me hours. Unfortunately, if I do not clean it, my smoke alarm goes off! Now that I babysit, I do not want to expose the children to the nasty fumes of most cleaners. I tried …

I bought my mum this for her Christmas and I liked it so much that I got myself one as well. The good thing is I got mine in the sale so I didn’t have to pay all that much for it.
I’ve had 1 of these from the Yankee …

Call me crazy but I really enjoy doing laundry. I love to experiment with new washing liquids and softeners and I love when I get the right combination of clean and fresh. I have used Purex a few times and had decent luck with it. That being said when …

My mother is a interior designer and she has a very good taste of decorating her house. Even I try to follow my mother using her own tips. Not only that my mother has kept her house clean and the glasses of the windows and the showcase …

When this Honda Eu 3000 Is was brought home by my husband I was not really interested in it. I was never really too interested with masculine gadgets like these. I thought they are for men only not something I should care about. My husband told me …

I was in the market for a new shower head so I decided to go with this one. I believe that this one is perfect. I bought it from Lowe’s a few months ago and when I purchase it I paid about 25 dollars for it. …

I am using Kent RO for purifying my drinking water at home for the last one year. I must say that I am fully satisfied with the performance of this RO. Till now it has done what it promised to do when I was buying the RO.
First of all, …

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 …

Greased Lightning is a multipurpose cleaner and degreaser. My mom introduced me to this item several years ago. I firmly believe it can remove almost anything. It claims to remove grease, grime, soap scum, mildew stains, mud, and much more. In my experience, this is …

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 …

When I visited my folk’s place recently I was surprised to see this glowing kettle sitting in the corner of the kitchen shelf. My mum told me that my dad insisted on buying it and expressed her distaste she really doesn’t like it and does not …

The KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer is an excellent addition to any kitchen. Although it may seem rather pricey for some, these mixers can be found on sale occasionally, as I was able to.
The KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer is available in several bright colors and I was …

As someone who likes to pack up the wife and kids and head out to enjoy the wonders of nature, or has to go out on extended trips (sometimes with the family in tow), the use of a portable grill is almost a necessity because let’s face it: fast …

When it comes to using tissue, I almost always buy the cheapest most affordable on I could find. Though that is great on the pockets the tissue is not always the best quality. When I am feeling good I will opt to purchase the more expensive tissue on occasion. …

The Sta-Rite Pool Heater has proven to be a fantastic cost effective pool heater in all the time I have used it. When we purchased, everyone kept saying how great this heater was, but it is only after personally using it, I can actually agree. This electronically …

I am someone that tries to avoid ironing or steaming whenever possible so I started using this product. I really love using it because it helps to eliminate a lot of hassle and it saves a lot of time. This stuff is sold at several retail stores …

I was in the market to purchase a sponge for cleaning dishes so I decided to purchase this one. It can sometimes be a hassle when it comes to cleaning stuck on material from dishes but this thing helps out a lot. I can say after using …

This review is for the Lock & Lock airtight containers by Starfirt. I have been very happy with these containers. They are safe for the microwave, dishwasher and freezer. Just make sure that when you put them in the microwave you open the lid a little. …

When we moved into our new home, I knew I needed some type of vacuum that would be easy to use on stairs. Since I have two sets of 13 steps - one going to the second floor and one that goes into the basement - it would …

I love Charmin. And as the commercial used to state, it really is “squeezably soft.” I have tried some of the other brands, either way cheaper or about the same price and Charmin beats them all in softness.
It is very strong and does not cause irritation or …

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 …

For the money invested I have really been pleased with my Weld-Pak 100HD from Home Depot. I work with large, industrial, welders on a daily basis but I must the is almost perfect for the home user. It operates off of standard 110V (Household) single phase power. With …

It’s that time of the year again when the KitchenAid mixer is on sale everywhere. Mine is 13-years-old but the model is still available and remained the same. The sale price I’ve seen so far range from $175 to $250. It is a little pricey but if you …

Any task or activity can be done with ease provided you have the right tools and devices. Cooking is one such activity or chore as I see it. Cutting up things is a major part of cooking which probably takes the most energy of them all. The rest is …

Perfume oils are one of the basic components of fragrances. Brought by my fascination to perfumery, I often wondered how fragrant oils turn into perfumes. I have used one or two perfume oils in the past and there’s something different about the raw scent of oils that’s …

We like to camp in the summer months and my partner has recently converted a van into a camper van so we can have a little more comfort than we would in a tent. The problem is that with four children space is obviously of the essence while you’re …

I developed pain and tension in my neck muscles during the day caused by a monitor stand set too high. I grew tired of taking ibuprofen pain relievers and was worried about the potential liver and stomach side effects of daily use. I especially felt like my neck was …

Two days before I was scheduled to leave town for a couple of months, I discovered, to my extreme horror, that there was a wasp nest right outside my front door. It was not large, but I was shocked at how quickly those wasps got it built, given that …

I can talk about the Craftsman Yard Tractor all day long if you let me. I have never been the type of woman who likes to do yard work. My husband says that I’m not your average chic. Which I can totally agree with him on this one. I …

I have always had problems draining my pasta, because I was taught to do it the old fashioned way. I have never used a strainer or colander and usually will just place the lid over the pot and drain manually using oven mitts. I noticed that this method often had …