I never really have been the one to use oven mitts. I always figured a dish cloth or sponge was sufficient for removing a hot pan out of the oven. I had been doing it like that for years and did not think I would change. That I until …

To make a long story short, I was in need of a new detergent a while back because of some mildew (yes MILDEW) issues with my front load washer. Apparently, mildew problems in front loaders are not uncommon, and one of the recommendations is that you use powder detergent …

The Maytag High Efficiency Washer is just great. To start with it is very easy to use. It has different settings and a lot more buttons than my old one but it is all self explanatory making it simple. It gets your clothes very clean and you can put …

I remember that my mom used to use baking soda a lot when I was a child, and so when I first came across Arm & Hammer’s Liquid Laundry Detergent I decided that it might be worth giving it a try. I found it at on sale Wal-Mart for …

I’ve been married for almost 25 years and in all that time, I’ve always owned a hand mixer in one brand or another. Not having been much of a baker in the past and being busy raising my kids, I was fairly content with this.
Well, my kids have …

This is the second of these toasters that I have bought (model no Fcl4001/h 1300w), and I’m not happy with it. I used my first one for several years without any problem, but this one just doesn’t seem to be the same.
I bought this model because I use solar …

I have a Bisell spotlifter plus in my home. This little handheld carpet cleaning machine comes in handy for cleaning messes off your carpet. I really like this little machine because it is easy to use and convenient. You do not have to wrestle with this machine as …

I purchased this serving bowl last summer when we were planning to host an outdoor barbecue at our home. The bowl is shaped like a flower, the middle section is yellow and the outer sections, which are shaped like petals, are white. The inner yellow bowl is …

When I run out of toilet paper while I am sitting on the toilet, it can be very irritating. All I can say is that is the time that I hope someone else is in the house so they can get me a roll out of the linen closet. …

Two years ago, my husband and I purchased a Quadra-Fire Santa Fe pellet stove as a primary heat source in our small 860 sq ft single floor house. This decision was made after we sustained a carbon monoxide leak from our furnace.
During the past two years, we have …

Outback Power Systems is unquestionably the number one manufacturer of solar power components for residential use. It has a well-deserved reputation for quality and customer service.
I have owned two Outback MX-60 charge controllers for three years. Outback has renamed these FLEXmax 60 charge controllers, but to the …

As a special touch for a luncheon I was about to prepare, I thought it might be fun to create edible centerpieces for each of the tables. Since I wasn’t sure how to begin, I bought the Centerpiece Gourmet by Veggy Art. When you purchase the Centerpiece …

I do alot of needlework,and I take it very seriously. I am used to having fabric drum tight,and will go lengths to achieve this. I discovered the smaller size 6 X Q-snap frame at Hobby Lobby. I now own the 6 X 6, 12 X 12, 8 X 10, …

I decided to use Arm and Hammer Laundry Detergent to try to save some money on laundry supplies. I found it at the grocery store for $4.97 for a 68.75 oz. bottle. It was also buy one get one free so I was getting double for my money. I …

My bathroom had a way of just becoming stale smelling, if I was not careful to remember to spray something, or plug something in, light a candle…..until now! Now, we have Roller Fresh number 1 scented roller that hold the toilet paper!
Actually, I have very pretty brass fixtures in …

I like to hang wreaths both on the outside and inside of my home. I feel wreaths add a degree of warmth and seasonal spirit to a home and that’s why I like to hang wreaths throughout the year. If one knows what stores to shop at and what …

The Evriholder Fanny Furniture Dusting and Polishing Glove cost me under five dollars. I don’t recall how much it cost me precisely because I’ve owned it for at least seven or eight months now. It’s a housewares item that’s still available for purchase today though and it’s one that …

My family love to set out on our deck. The fall weather gets kind of chilly but it is so pretty out! So last fall I purchased a Northwest Territory Fire Pit from Kmart. It is made out of metal, is 28 inch with a screen all around. Let …

Silver, Copper and Brass are beautiful metals to look at when they are new but when put into use they oxidize pretty fast and can look tarnished very easily. Items made using these metals require a lot of maintenance. Not only are these metals hard to clean …

I don’t think that an air freshener can make a bad smell go away because the two smells just mix up but sometimes when a room has been closed for a long time or when someone is coming for a visit I prefer my house to smell nice so …

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 …

My husband’s favorite ways of spending his free time are to read, watch TV or to challenge me to do sports activities with him. It was clear to me that he’d rather do these things than fix some things around the house (which I understand). I …

I have used this adhesive for years and it works very well. I have been very satisfied with this product and I believe it’s the best adhesive that you can purchase. This product is sold in a 3.7 ounce tube and I usually pay about 10 dollars …

Baking your own muffin is very rewarding, if you produce the quality you want, that is. Silicone Muffin Pan ensures you end up getting exactly what you want. The price could be as cheap as P66 or as expensive as over P500 depending on your requirement. Some are …

I haven’t bought many Life brand products but this Life Laundry Stain Remover is definitely one I will buy again. Recently I was in Shoppers Drug Mart and went to pick up my regular brand of Laundry Stain Remover only to find the Life brand was $3 cheaper and …

Yankee Candle is, without a doubt, my favorite candle brand in the entire world. With the exception of their ‘Mmm Bacon’ candle, I have never come across a scent of theirs that I didn’t like or that disappointed me. Lately, my favorite candle by Yankee Candle has been ‘Wedding …

Any mother who has children and or deals with any sort of allergy, knows that it’s important to get a great humidifier. Yes, I have gone through a hand ful of humidifiers, from the broke to the most expensive. The Hoover Air Purifier -WH101100 is an $80 air humidifier …

I am very familiar with this particular brand of paper napkins. My first memories of them are as a kid helping to set the dinner table. I sometimes feel like it’s an indulgence to buy premium dinner napkins, and get lured away by the giant economy packs. So, I …

During the summer time it can get really really hot where I live. There is no centralized air in my apartment and the swamp cooler just doesn’t do it all of the time. I never really understood why people wouldn’t want to build centralized air conditioner’s in a desert area. …

In the new and big super market, which is opened near my house, I bought some bath towels for my children. These towels are called as Tory bath towels. These towels are good and impressive in quality. As we all know children like the colourful and …

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 …

When our gas ignition stopped working it was very annoying. At first we were lighting the hob, oven and grill with matches, which was fiddly, inconvenient (as we kept having to buy more and more), and not to mention dangerous, as you always end up with your hand …

I am a candle fiend. I just like that romantic glow at night. I’ve been preferring unscented candles over scented ones in recent years. It’s cheaper that way plus it’s a no brainer for entertaining because unscented candles won’t offend me or my guests. However, every once in a …

If you’re like me and still purchase potato chips that come in a bag as opposed to a can, then you know if you let an open bag of potato chips sit for too long, they’ll start to go stale. Putting a rubber band around the bag or even …

Several months ago, I purchased the Euro Pro Convection Oven from a local Target. Following a healthier lifestyle, I like to bake year round. Unfortunately using a conventional stove in the summertime heats up the kitchen. The Euro Pro fit the bill. I can use it …

I love to cook. It makes me feel so good that I can prepare a meal that my boyfriend likes and can not get enough of. However after cooking comes the really tough job of cleaning. This is especially true after I use the oven. I do not clean …

It was start of winter season and moreover it was my first winter at United States, obviously it would be hard for anyone who is new to this extreme climatic condition. We decided to get a comforter, even though we already had one, It is really hard to …

This is a cool, little coffee grinder. Proctor Silex makes a compact yet sturdy grinder that fits just about anywhere. I needed a coffee grinder for my office, and did not want to spend a lot of money. I was looking for something else when I spotted the Fresh …

TowTabs come in a little roll of ten tabs. The roll is small, and reminds me of a Lifesaver package or something, so they fit easily into your pocket or your purse and you can take them anywhere. I have a pack in my purse and a few rolls …

I got this as a housewarming gift and I will be honest I had many reservations when I got it out of the box. First of all Panasonic makes TV’s and other electronics. I was skeptical that they had anyplace making a microwave. Secondly, at first glance, this microwave …

I wanted to stop using sponges so much in my kitchen, because I have seen too many commercials about how many germs they carry. I also did not using them on my kitchen counters and stovetop because they tend to leave streaks of water, which I absolutely hate. I …

This runner is a plush Berber rug. It has a nonskid latex backing keeps them securely in place and measures 24″ x 72″ .
It is available in four colors, Burgundy, Blue, Natural and Hunter. It is also machine-washable, 100% olefin and made in the USA.
I bought the burgundy because …

I grew up using starch to iron my clothes. As I got older, it seemed I no longer needed or wanted to use starch. I was more of a steam will do it type of person. Only recently have I decided to bring starch back into me and my …

Description- The Tassimo Coffee Maker is a one cup at a time coffee maker. It is great for people who want to quickly brew a cup of coffee without having to wait for a full pot. It not only makes coffee, but you can also make hot chocolate and cappuccino …

Sometimes you have enough positive experiences with ordering from a company online that you take it for granted that they can do no wrong. That is what happened with me and Allsop Garden.
From the online description and photo, these Moondrops looked like the perfect addition to my other solar …

This past summer we added a couple of new ceiling fans to our home, one for the dining room and one for a bedroom being used as an office. The ones picked out are both Carriage House II Ceiling Fan, though they have different designs. Having used …

This All Purpose Cleaner from the rock-bottom Sainsbury’s Basics range cost a piddly 26 pence and it is not bad at all. Basically I find it is very good at actually cleaning; it dissolves grease and grime on my bathroom and kitchen surfaces very easily so I can …

In my humble opinion, this is one of the greatest inventions of all time! I hate having to use twenty different cleaning products to clean my home. One - because of the cost and two- because of the chemical residues that get left behind even after you rinse.
I bought …

I do not take baths very often. I like to take showers because I feel they get you more clean. When I do take a bath it is not to get clean, but to relax. I like to soak in the tub after a shower to relax my muscles …

Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags are great. I have been using them for many months. They are great for several reasons. First, the extra zipper is secure. Second, the bag itself is sturdier than the leading brand. Third, the design of the bag is so …