A couple of years ago, I realized I never made a pot of coffee anymore. I usually just wanted one cup and resorted to pouring out the rest of the pot or half-pot, whichever I brewed. And, I realized I absolutely missed having that cup of coffee …

We have a small pool in our back yard, and I was recently in need of a couple rafts for myself, my husband, and the kids. The rafts we had used last year were no longer usable, mostly because they had gotten holes in them throughout the course …

I really don’t know why I bought this hair dryer when I had one that work fine, especially for the price tag on this model. I really like Paul Mitchell products and I am used to using them because of the salon I go to, plus I listen …

I got this safe from our local store at $80 and I love every bit of it. Our home was robbed last year when we away on holiday and the thief was smart enough to leave the whole house in order that we did not notice anything amiss when …

I have always had a love/ hate relationship with citronella candles. They are really effective at repelling insects and I prefer having them around in summer. Sometimes the smell and the smoke is a little much for me. And I hate the cheap look of these candles. I’m a …

I guess Vicks VapoRub is being used worldwide. But I can only speak from my experience. Since I was a child Vicks is something we almost are never out of stock of. When we were bit my mosquitoes or ants, we would put Vicks on the surrounding area of …

Country Garden is another new Glade scent I have recently tried. This was a successful purchase. Both the name and the fragrance appealed to me right away. It suits the season very well: what can be better in spring time than rich, fresh flowery scent? I tried it at …

I really like to cook, and I really like to make cakes. There was a period when I used to make a cake or bake biscuits at least 2 times a week. I dn’t do that any more because I noticed that as much sweets I can make my …

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 …

I’m always looking for ways to keep my household smelling clean and fresh. I’ve tried a variety of odor removers and fragrances but I really like Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer. Although it comes in other scents, I’m partial to the Orchard Garden scent.
Don’t expect this product to completely …

I purchased Febreze Air effects Air Refresher from the local grocery store in Charlotte N.C and I really love it! I have always used the “renuzit” Air Fresher before but I wanted to try something different so I noticed the apple spice & delight febreze and decided to purchase …

When I moved to my current house, I was thrilled to find that it had so many Orange and Grapefruit trees on it. There is nothing quite like fresh squeezed Juice in the morning and with this many oranges and grapefruits at my disposal, having fresh juice was …

Buying a product that lasts for years is very unusual, especially if it is a product that you use every day. I bought Black and Decker Smart Grind coffee bean grinder about five years ago, not expecting to get more than a couple of years out of it, because …

A couple of years ago we had our carpet replaced in the house with wood effect laminate flooring. We decided to get a couple of companies to come out and give us quotes and show us samples of what was on offer. One of these companies was …

Yeah, I’ll admit that I have a slight weakness for all things Martha Stewart. I have been watching the Martha Stewart show for the past few years and buy the magazines and visit the craft stores and buy her line of products. Anything and everything Martha and I’m almost …

When it comes to storing food it can sometimes be a big hassle when trying to find a container. I wanted an easier way for storing food so I decided to try this container set. It’s amazing and I believe it’s a great purchase. I purchased …

I bought Audiovox Surface SURF302 Large Microfiber Cleaning Cloth for $6.92 online. Here is my review.
These cloths are actually just like your normal rags however, I like them better because, when I used them, they picked up more dirt, and they are made much better. These cloths …

I bought my first Food Processor all excited. I wanted to try to make a whole range of fruity drinks and for the first time in a long while I was actually looking forward to getting in to my kitchen to create some yummy foods and drinks.
The Breville Kitchen …

I bought this Breville kettle from British Homes several months ago in the sale for £25. This was a bargain because the usual price is £50. This is quite a big kettle with a 1.7 ltr capacity.
Firstly, this is a great looking kettle and goes well in …

On a recent trip to town I popped in to Harris Scarfe to see their Manchester sale. It was there that I came across the Ramesses Supersoft Bamboo Cotton 400 Thread Count Sheet Set sheets. Bamboo cotton is softer than cotton as it also contains silk. The bamboo cotton …

In my day to day cleaning chores, I always look for products that are dependable and that get the job done. Well, Lemon Breeze Lysol All Purpose Cleaner is one of them. I love the lemon smell because it is not too strong and makes my home smell fresh …

I want to introduce you to the Drill Master 18 volt cordless drill. It used to be that all power tools were black, but now as the industry has evolved not only is there a drill for every job you need, there is a color for every one you …

I bought Woolite Oxy Deep Spot & Stain Carpet Cleaner to get a few spots off one of my couches. My dog had jumped up on this particular love seat while her paws were muddy, and I was mortified! This is a beautiful couch with a felt-type, velvety fabric. …

Three years ago I bought a can of Glade Carpet and Room Deodorizer on sale at Lowe’s. The next week I proceeded to have all the carpet in my house ripped out. Needless to say I never had the chance to use the product. I had completely forgotten about …

I have been using these trash bags for about a year now and they work perfect. They are very cheap and I have noticed that the are priced at almost half the price of others. They are sold in box of 5 for 2 dollars. I …

Several months ago, I bought a Wolfgang Puck Panini Maker on a whim from Home Shopping Network. I thought it would be good for making toasted grilled cheese sandwiches. I was quite surprised, the paninis were delicious, but that was just the beginning. It has become …

I don’t drink a lot of coffee, but I purchased this Black & Decker a few months ago to use for the rare occasions when I do. I also use it to make coffee for others that may come over. As with all Black & Decker products …

I generally cook a lot and my house smells with all the spices I use in the kitchen. I am not very comfortable using scented candles as i have a toddler in the house and am concerned about his safety.So I ended up …

My daughters all adore pizza and although it’s a fairly high fat food I do tend to indulge their cravings more often than I probably should, especially at the weekend when they’re settling down to watch a film in the evening.  I bought this 14″ pizza pan to help …

I have only tried a few bath gloves and they all seem to be disappointing. I decided to give them one more chance when I saw a cute little light blue one in my local Walgreens store. It was the Perfection Bath Glove. My problem with bath gloves is …

This winter I had shifted to new city for my new job and there it was too cold. I had not brought along my old water heater since it was needed back home so I decided to but Bajaj water heater since I have been using the same one …

I bought a bottle of Ecover Ecological All Purpose Cleaner for $6 online, weighing 32 oz. Here is my review.
For starters, Ecover Ecological All Purpose Cleaner is an all-purpose cleaner made to help clean various kinds of surfaces at home. Its ingredients, on the other hand, include plant …

I have lived with tile in my home for the longest. Most people where I live will at least have tile in the kitchen and bathroom, if not in the whole house. My kitchen and bathroom tile had really been starting to look bad, though I mop it each …

If you have a small kitchen then you understand how hard it can be to find the room that you need to stick your appliances where they need to go. This was the problem that we ended up having and we had to shop around for a kitchen cart …

Sun laundry powder detergent really sucks! Yes it is cheap too buy but is it really worth it? Too me it is not worth it at all, this product sucks.
Sun laundry powder detergent doesn’t even have a good scent to it. A lot of laundry detergent makes your clothes …

We have a cat that sheds, and it seems like no matter how much I clean the house, there is always cat hair on the floor and furniture. Sometimes our cat sleeps in bed with us, which is fine, except then in the morning there is a pile …

This is what I need. I am so happy after I got my first permanent coffee filter by Medelco from the store. We are making coffee so often and if we use coffee filter paper, we spent a lot in a day already. We like to drink fresh coffee …

I’ve been using this Frigidaire Crown Series clothes dryer for almost four years now. The dryer, along with most major appliances in my house, belonged to the previous homeowners, and they included these items in our home purchase. It made life so much easier to know we’d be able …

I needed a new bedding set for my bed because the old stuff was really starting to look horrible. I went shopping at Kmart to see if there were any bed in a bag sets that I would like. I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on …

I always buy the more expensive laundry detergents but a couple of weeks ago I bought a cheaper brand called Hurricane. The bills had come in and the interest rates had gone up and money was tight so I thought the cheap one will just have to do …

When it comes to light bulbs, there is only one brand I trust, and it’s Philips Energy Saver Light Bulbs. I had proven it to be better than most of the brands in the market today.
If its advertisement is to be believed, it saves up to 80% of …

Elmer’s Carpenter’s Wood Glue is a Godsend in our home. I live with my daughter and 3 grandkids. My grandkids make a career out of breaking things in our House. I am the one that’s always elected to repair the items.
About Elmer’s Carpenter’s Wood Glue:
Easy Squeeze nozzel.
It sets fast …

I recently decided that despite my tight budget I’d go back to top of the line commercial laundry detergent instead of making my own because the odors were not coming out of my child’s clothing. I was lacking the essential oils that give it the scent and couldn’t get …

Yankee Candles are one of the most well known candle companies around. The reason is they is nothing more delicious than a vanilla candle that is burning. All over my house I have candles. Why? I love the smell of vanilla and I love nothing more than when my …

Not long ago I received as a gift from a friend a silicone heard shaped baking form. I was thrilled from the moment I say it, because I always wanted to try cooking in one and never got the chance until at that moment.
I made some research on the …

I recently tried the Resolve Carpet Cleaner used for home steamers/shampooers and I must say this is an excellent product and is definitely worth its price!
I was recently given a sofa from a friend that has a dog. The sofa was in excellent condition, except it smelled like …

My garbage disposal accumulated a very harsh smell and I wanted a way to be able to clean and freshen it up. I have tried several products for cleaning it but I have to say that this is by far one of the most effective. I first …

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 …

Personally, I find it very difficult to find a cup of coffee that I would call decent in restaurants. I am very picky about coffee quality. If I am not going out for coffee and I need a cup, this usually means that I have to use my Cuisinart …