Housewares Reviews
Breville Reachargeable Vac Master
On a recent trip to town I checked out the Harris Scarfe sales and I tried out the Breville Rechargeable Vac Master. I was looking for a small hand held vacuum cleaner that I could use in my car. I am not a big fan of Breville products as …
Bounce Dryer Bar
I have this nasty habit of forgetting to put fabric softener in during the wash cycle or forgetting to put a fabric softener sheet in with the dryer, and I don’t realize I’ve missed this step until it’s too late and I’ve pulled out the clothes getting shocked with …
Alpan Roman Series Solar Garden Light
These Roman style solar lanterns are beautiful and sturdy. They are easy to set along a garden pathway or home entry. At night they provide enough soft lighting to illuminate a step or terrace provided they have gotten ample charge during the daylight hours.
The Roman design works …
Smith’s 9-inch Oval Ceramic Sharpening Rod
There are both positives and negatives with this knife sharpener. The good things about this sharpening rod is that it’s fairly affordable, does a great job of actually sharpening a knife bladed, and is easy to use. However, at least one negative thing about this sharpening rod I noticed …
Cleanex Polish
Cleanex - Polish is used to clean and polish the objects like Computer, Printer, DVD, T.V., Fans, Telephones, Sewing Machines, Plastics and Marbles, Aluminium, and any glossary furnitures, etc. I always use this Cleanex product for cleaning my Computer, Mobile phone and T.V. regularly.
Take a small towel and …
PUR Flavor Options Water Filtration System, 1 system
I’m sure you have heard of the PUR water filtrate and most people that I know really do have one. I guess I was the only one who didn’t have one so I decided to research the PUR and see what the talk was all about. I wanted to …
Dewalt 18V 1/2 Inch Cordless Compact Drill/Driver Set
When I moved into a new house, I wanted to make sure that I had all the tools that I needed to keep the house in good order. One of those things was a good drill. Dewalt is the name that I trust most so I decided it would have …
Kenwood HM320 Hand Mixer
Amazon had this Kenwood hand mixer advertised on their website for £14.00 and that knock down price included free delivery within the UK.
Comet electrical were a little bit more expensive. I had a Morphy Richards hand mixer but I had used it that much it needed replacing.
The Internet is …
Tefal Vitesse Kettle
I never really thought about kettles, until recently I had to buy a new one. I had what I considered to be a normal kettle, it had an element, it boiled water, and then I could make a cup of tea. I could usually go and do …
Whitmor Collapsible Laundry Hamper
I needed a laundry hamper that was easy to move from one place to the other without worry about it being too heavy or breaking along the way. I chose the Whitmor Collapsible Laundry Hamper which I purchased from Walmart for $8.54. The price was good considering the amount …
Avery Permanent Glue Stic
Avery Permanent Glue Stics are great for office use or other things. I used these glue stick quite often at work and home.
I am a Notary of Public and also work for a newspaper. So, I often have to …
Evergreen Enterprises Happy Thanksgiving Luncheon Napkins
The Evergreen Enterprises Happy Thanksgiving Luncheon Napkins retail for three dollars a ninety-nine cents. Twenty Thanksgiving-themed napkins come in a package. These Thanksgiving napkins certainly aren’t as nice as some other Thanksgiving napkins that I’ve purchased in the past, like the Creative Converting Thanksgiving Blessing Lunch napkins, but they …
Rust-Oleum Frosted Glass Mouisture Build-Up Preventative Spray
With winter comes the hassle of frost building up on my living room and dining room windows. I love my windows but keeping frost buildup off of them can be a real hassle. My neighbor actually suggested that I try a can of Rust-Oleum Frosted Glass Preventative Spray. What …
Silhouette Steam Iron
I was getting my clothes washed and ironed for the upcoming work week one Sunday afternoon and my iron decided to stop working again. I had ten dollars left to my name until payday, so I looked through the newspaper circulars for any sales on irons and I …
Hotpoint CIC642C Hob
I recently decided to redesign my kitchen, and as a result I found that I had to replace nearly all of my electrical appliances since most of the old ones didn’t fit in with the new design. One of the things I had to get was a new hob. …
Swivel Sweeper G2
The Swivel Sweeper G2 has been a real help so far. I got it for quick-pick-up use around my apartment. We have a dog that is litter trained. Though it is a big plus that she is litter trained, she tends to leave litter all over …
LG Stainless Steel Electric Stove
My mother bought me this stove for Christmas. I was just getting into my home and I couldn’t afford a stove right away. So for a house arming gift she decided to buy me this excellent stove that I have truly falling in love with. It fits with my …
Guild House Fall Spices Jar Candle
This particular jar candle called fall spices is so warm and inviting. I love the aroma as it fills your whole house. It comes with three different scents cinnamon vanilla, cinnamon pumpkin and cinnamon clove. I just love the variety candles it’s like getting three for one.
I’m not …
Dettol hand wash liquid
Dettol hand wash liquid is one very good liquid soap which has an appealing smell ad works effectively in keeping away the germs. I am not a doctor or a medical student to know whether it keeps the germs away but based on my experience I know that when …
Home Trends mini blinds
I had no choice but to buy 2 mini blinds for my bedroom windows. I had a lovely sheer white curtain up in there, but my dog likes to bark at any one who dares to walk past our house at night. I appreciate his protection, but I get …
El Paso Chile Company 3-In-1 Cooker
After having a ton of fun using my El Paso Chile Company Fajita Grill, I went back to the store and purchased the matching three- in- one Deep fryer, Slow Cooker, Steamer. With my new three in one cooker, my dinner is hot, ready, and waiting for …
Gain Island Fresh Laundry Detergent
Gain Island Fresh Laundry Detergent was given to me in a care package from my mother upon moving into my new house. Normally, I buy the cheapest possible laundry detergent and don’t spend the extra money on Gain or other leading detergents.
However, I think I have changed my …
Village Candle Natural Soy Candles
I really enjoy burning scented candles in my home. There is something so relaxing about it. However one of my biggest issues about them is the way that they burn. I hated the way that the regular candles did not burn cleanly. However a friend of mine who has …
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Liquid Dish Soap in Lavender
In our house we don’t have a dishwasher so I have to clean the dishes by hand. I usually hate washing the dishes by hand and dread doing it until I picked up and started using Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Liquid Dish Soap in Lavender. Now my favorite thing …
Eureka 71B Hand Held Vacuum Cleaner
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 …
Bathox Hand Wash
My husband Greg is a farmer and a wood logger. He works very hard and his jobs are often dirty. It’s not the kind of dirt that comes off with ordinary soap. Greg has tried a number of products but the skin on his hands was getting very dry …
CleanSafe Dust Remover
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 …
Sharp R-230KW 800-Watt Microwave
I was in the market to a new microwave after my previous one stopped working and I decided to make this purchase. A friend has the same one and she recommended purchasing it so I decided to give it a try. I purchased it from Wal-Mart and I …
Farberware Classic
We have the great cookware set that we have been using for years. When my niece got married last year we went looking for the same brand name that we used in our home that lasts forever. We found a 17 pc set of Farberware Classic for …
Honey Can Do Ornament Adjustable Storage Container
The day after Thanksgiving is a day I look forward to every year. It’s on that day that with my family, we begin putting up Christmas decorations and our Christmas trees. We have a tall one for the living room and smaller ones for tables, like the dining room …
Fevi Qwik adhesive
Fewi Kwik is a one drop instant adhesive which fixes broken objects very effectively. It is manufactured by Pidilite Industries Ltd and comes in a very small pack of 3 gms. It is very cheap and easy to use product. It comes in a sealed tube. When the tube …
Purex fabric softener
This fabric softener smells really good. It made my house smell good and my clothes smell good as well. My clothes even smelled really good after putting them in the dryer.
I didn’t see much of a difference with the clothes being soft, I think you have to use …
Mr. Clean Sampaguita Fresh
This is the first time I might be writing a review for a soap used at home for washing clothes. Well, not that I don’t know anything about household products but I guess none of those we use are even worth reviewing. But just as I was washing the …
KitchenAid Cook For The Cure Measuring Tool Set
Here is a another product that takes a part in the pride of pink. I love that kitchen aid is taking such an involvement in the fight against breast cancer. I am proud to own the pink products that show I am a part of supporting fighting for curing …
Quick Shine Floor Finish
In the previous house that I lived in, we had three rooms which had hardwood floors. We used to purchase this cleaning solution because it did a superb job of cleaning away dust, dirt and pretty much whatever landed on or was tracked in on the floors. With relatively …
OXO Soft Works Corkscrew
For at least a decade I’ve been making do with one corkscrew. It’s the old fashioned kind, all metal with the little arms that lift up when I turn the handle. It’s never been the most effective tool for opening a bottle of wine and often the cork breaks …
The Bionaire BAP706 Air Cleaner and Ionizer
The Bionaire BAP706 air cleaner and ionizer is a rather useless machine. The guaranteed whisper quite machine turns into one of the loudest machines running in your house by the time the 90 day return policy for most stores is over. Well, that was what happened with …
Bic Medium Stick Pens
I purchased a pack of these pens about a month ago and they are perfect. They last a long time and they are fairly cheap. I purchased them from Fred’s Dollar Store in Columbus. I only paid 1 dollar for them. They are a …
Ziploc Dry Big Bags
Recently I had a chance to receive some samples of Ziploc Dry Big Bags. I was given one each of three sizes — large, X-large, and XX-large. These bags are supposed to be great for storage and for other practical uses, such as on camping
and boating trips. …
Life boxed candle
I am a huge scented candle fanatic, and generally use scented candles around my home to rid myself of both cooking and pet odours. Recently I bought Life brand’s boxed candle in Pomegranate and Blackberry, thinking that the blend of these two fruits would bring a delightful relaxing smell …
Proctor Silex Home Coffee Grinder Model E-160B
Last year, my aunt and I went to the “after Thanksgiving” sale in Illinois Naval Shop. I saw Proctor Silex Home Coffee Grinder Model E-160B being sold for $4.99. My husband and I are both coffee lovers. We always wanted freshly ground brewed coffee in the morning but then …
Shine Shield Formula Cascade Dishwasher Detergent
My wife and I decided to try a different brand of dishwasher detergent on our dishwasher. We typically go with the generic brand, however, wanted to try a name brand detergent to see if it could improve the dish washing quality.
We were extremely disappointed. First off, I didn’t …
Sunbeam Speed MixMaster Stand Mixer
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 …
Dyson Bagless Powerhead Canister Vacuum
I got the Dyson Bagless Powerhead Canister Vacuum after my other vacuum broke. It was a push vacuum and basically it was a pain to clean. I had to get another one because the cord fell out. I got this Dyson a few days ago and I find it …
Oster 6642 Cube 12 Speed Blender
The Oster 6642 Cube 12-speed blender runs on a powerful 450 watt motor. It is great for stirring party dips, chopping nuts, making mixed drinks, puree vegetables or even grinding coffee or crushing ice and much much more. It features a pulse button and a grate button for doing …
Recollections Memory Box From Michael’s Crafts
I got a bunch of these last time I was at Michael’s Crafts. I guess most people would call these shoeboxes. Anyway, I really liked some of the designs. The ones I got had a nice overall leaf design with a solid green lid. I got an incredible deal …
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