I do not always like cooking. I always welcome an invitation from my husband to dine out during weekends so that I could take a break. It is really nice not to be in the kitchen once it a while if only to avoid the smells of garlic, …

This is an must-have in the house! Supposed to capture the essence of the Scottish Highlands, the scented bottle comes in a pretty box with flowers commonly found in the Highlands as the decoration motif. I was apprehensive about the smell as the market these days has too many …

A lot of people have a lot of things to say about good coffee and good coffee machines. I wanted to make good coffee at home, but I didn’t want to spend thousands or even hundreds of dollars on a —˜good’ coffee machine. I did a one-day coffee making …

The previous sink stopper that I owned completely tore apart so I decided to purchase this one. It’s easy to use and it works like it’s supposed to. I purchased it from Lowe’s about 5 months ago and at the time of purchase I paid 15 dollars …

When cleaning my kitchen and dishes, I look for a reliable dish soap. I’ve always been the one to absolutely loathe watery dish soaps. I like to make sure my dishes end up clean and disinfected when I’m done doing them. Because I’m such a stickler when it comes …

I bought a bottle of Sun laundry detergent for a really cheap price of US dollars 2.50 for a fifty load bottle. I did not expect to be thrilled with the performance of this laundry detergent because it was so cheap, but I loved the fragrance, Lavender Vanilla and …

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 started wanting a side by side fridge when my son started drinking 6 litres of milk a week. My little fridge was crowded. The freezer especially was a nuisance getting anything in and out of. Stuff was flying out and falling on my toes.
I got …

Are you person who is easily prone to flu and bacterial infection? Then this review on my new “Quiet Care” Humidifier will help you sort out the problems. I and my husband had continuous dry cough and sore throat problems. When we approached a physician to resolve this problem, …

I was looking to purchase a light to be used while doing car repairs and I found this Coleman light. You can find it at most retail stores but I was able to locate it at Wal-Mart. Of course the price will vary depending on which store …

I have three dogs, two cats, and a rabbit. Needless to say, we end up with a lot of pet hair. We needed a vacuum cleaner that could work hard and last. We ended up buying the Eureka Boss SmartVac Upright Vacuum. We normally bought …

Well my family and I wanted a new washer on the strength that our new/old one ended going bad. I wasn’t sure what happened because we had only had it for a year before it went out. I think that it was time to upgrade our purchase anyway. So we …

I was at a friend’s house a few weeks ago and she was making homemade toilet bombs from a recipe that she saw online. I thought it was really cool, and I thought it might be fun project for my kids to do. I hoped it would be a cool …

I bought a bottle of Lysol All Purpose Cleaner for $10 online, weighing 32 oz. Here is my review.
Lysol All Purpose Cleaner is an all-purpose cleaner which claims to erase a wide list of mess dirt and stains commonly found at home. Just like other cleaners, it was …

I know from experience that it can be really difficult to find a carpet cleaning product that actually does what it says. I purchased this Eco Touch Carpet and upholstery cleaner for my car and it has worked a lot better than I initially expected. I purchased …

I got the Cuisinart SCO-60 Deluxe Stainless Steel Can Opener a few days ago. I actually purchased it online for $49.99. I picked it up in stores and it was smaller than what I had expected. This can opener is very stylish. It has this metallic body coating on …

I’ve seen several of the commercials for the Glade Sense and Spray air fresheners but never wanted to invest the money in them because I thought they were a little too expensive. The cost of the refills were never bad, but the actual device itself seemed to be a …

I buy Diamond Box Matches every month. These things are great and I use them for my BBQ’s and to light candles. If you like to cook on the grill then these are great matches to use. There are 250 matches in each box.
Diamond Box Matches are great for lighting …

Working long hours in front of the computer led to neck pains and it didn’t help when I even felt the ache during sleeping time so I went about looking for the right pillow since I thought my old pillow was of no good.

I haven’t tried a memory pillow …

I couldn’t imagine a kitchen without a microwave. Initially, my husband was hesitant for me to get one as he thought it would be unhealthy to just heat things up in the microwave. He was convinced otherwise soon enough. This microwave is hassle- free to use even my 2 …

For our wedding we received a juicer. I thought it was a bit cheesy for someone to give us a juicer. But then again, I was looking for money on our wedding day as well. So here is the deal about the Breville BJE200XL Juicer. It’s a lovely piece …

I need the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning in order to begin my day effectively, there is nothing like that first sip of coffee to awaken my sleepy senses. So, I want to make sure that the coffee and coffee machine I use is effective and …

I’ve never been a big do-it-yourself type guy. In fact, when it comes to assembling things, my wife is 100 times better than I am. But, now that I’m a homeowner and have a limited budget, hiring someone to do minor home repairs for me just isn’t practical.
On my …

It seems that my living room furniture attracts a lot of dust. I have a bookshelf, computer desk, computer, and coffee table that are definite dust magnets. I have never been the type to use a duster and usually will just wipe these items off with a towel. Though …

I adore Method scented candles, and I always pick them up when I am at an outlet at which they are sold. Long burning, attractive, and in scents that complement rather than overwhelm the interior atmosphere of my small apartment, Method scented candles are a far cry from the …

The Boulder Drawstring Trash Bags can be purchased at ALDI Food Market stores for four dollars and ninety-nine cents. In one box comes twenty-eight thirty gallon bags. Compared to the cost of comparable Hefty and Glad drawstring trash bags, that’s quite a bit cheaper, and compared to store brand …

I wanted to start washing clothes at my house to save time and money. I found Wonder Wash at Amazon for $49.99 and decided to buy one. I liked the idea of water conservation and this product uses about four gallons of hot water per normal full load. The Wonder …

A few months ago I bought a knife which was different from the other knives I bought and used. It was very sharp that it helped me cut through different hard and cold things like frozen meat and fruits without problems at all. It was easy to clean, very …

I purchased a used dresser and I didn’t feel too comfortable with placing my clothes directly into the drawers so I decided to try these drawer liners out when I saw them in Home Depot. They came in a package that included six sheets. Each sheet is …

I was in the market to purchase something to clean my car so I decided to purchase this. Before using it I used several other similar products without much success. I started using Carbona over a month ago and I am very impressed with how well it …

I have tried a multitude of trash bags in my house and realized that I like to keep it inexpensive and simple. Though I like using trash bags that are durable, I do not like spending five plus dollars on a box of trash bags. Recently, I noticed the …

I purchased a Yankee Pellet Stove 5 years ago as an alternative for heating my home due to high oil prices. I payed roughly $3,200 for the stove. My first winter in my large victorian home cost me roughly $5,500 in oil to heat. …

Debbie Meyer Green Bags is a great product. As I was watching late night television, I came across the infomercial touting the benefits of Debbie Meyer Green Bags. I was extremely skeptical with a product that claimed to keep fruits and vegetables fresh for up to thirty days or …

Continuing my quest for ‘green’ cleaners that work, I purchased a bottle of Seventh Generation Shower Cleaner. I’d used their detergent and was pleased with it so I thought I’d try their shower cleaner. I’m a stickler about my shower and have a lot of grooves in …

Food gets smelly even while stored in an refrigerator. We tried storing foodstuffs in various kind of containers but non worked and the foods started smelling and decomposing in just a day or two. One day while we housewives were having our normal chit chatting this topic came out …

As a man who’s always interested in how to get most of his security deposit back from the landlords, one of the last things I do as I move out is steam clean the carpets. It’s easy to spend in excess of $100 to have this professionally done, but …

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 …

I like using Zonrox bleach when I am washing our white clothes. This product effectively cleans, deodorizes and removes hard stains that cannot be removed by laundry detergents alone. I also use Zonrox in cleaning sinks, floors and the toilet and it does the job perfectly. Zonrox is one …

I had to make a request because my mother bought my the stainless steel stove which I thought was pretty cool. She refused to by it by my father was all over it. It took about a month of convincing him that the LG Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator …

My other Maytag lasted what seemed like a lifetime and I wanted another Maytag.
Although I like the refrigerator, it has some quirks. There are 2 spots in the of the refrigerator that have cold spots where things will freeze… I’ve set the inside temperature up 2 degrees and …

It’s been quite a few years since I bought new dinnerware for our house. But, we were getting tired of the mis-matched sets taking up all our cupboard space and figured it was time to consolidate with one set that actually matches.
We chose Correlle Dinnerware because of the price. …

My family has been using the Vim brand to clean the kitchen and the bathrooms for as long as I can remember, and for good reason. Now that I am older, my parents make me clean the tub vigorously with Vim (I live under their roof, so I guess …

I’ve always thought Method was kind of a cool brand. Not so much for their environmental sustainable practices, but because their products were so attractive. In particular, they make the best looking liquid handsoap dispensers I have ever seen.
Lately though, I’ve become sort of addicted to foaming handwashes. I …

I go through a lot of disposable cups in my household and I have used these quite a bit. They are very durable and I believe that they are perfect. They are made by Hefty which of course is known by their toughness and I have to …

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 …

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 was in the market for some paint to re-paint the outside of my house so I decided to go with this. I was somewhat disappointed with it because it doesn’t work nearly as well as I expected. I purchased it from Fred’s Dollar Store. …

For years now, I have been using Proclaim Professional Care Glossing Polish. It is supposed to get rid of frizz, and leave a long lasting shine to your hair. I have had mixed feelings about this hair care product. I use this when my hair is dry and …

I purchased this TV stand over a month ago when I was in the market to purchase one for my new TV. I really love it and I am so glad I decided to make the purchase. I purchased it from Wal-Mart and I paid 120 dollars …

I have been wanting an electric ice cream maker for a while and found out from some of my friends that Cuisinart has the best electric ice cream makers on the market. So with this knowledge in mind, I set my sights on getting one.
I recently bought myself a …