Housewares Reviews
Dawlance EC-20 Microwave Oven
My mother in -law who is 71 years old and because of her age she has weak eye sight. She had a microwave with digital screen and touch pad buttons. She wanted a very simple and straightforward microwave for her self. Because of her age she finds some times …
MainStays Bean Bag Chair
I first purchased this thing a few years ago. I love it because since I purchased it I’m able to have a comfortable seat on the floor almost anywhere. It’s sold at Wal-Mart. I have not found this particular one at any other store in my …
World Market Set Of Four Melamine Measuring Spoons
The kitchen section of World Market always puts me in a buying mood, especially in summer. I guess these really were an impulse purchase although it occurs to me I haven’t had a complete set of measuring spoons in a while. I think what attracted me were the fun …
Cooking Concepts Steel Baking Pans
I wanted a basic baking dish to make cornbread and baked breads in. I wanted to find something that was not only small but also does not cost an arm and a leg. I found some steel baking dishes from Cooking Concept. I purchased the square cake pan and …
Elite Pressure Cooker by Fagor
While visiting my mom a few weeks ago, I was introduced to my first pressure cooker. With her Elite Pressure Cooker by Fagor, my mom was able to cook meals in one third the time and everything had such incredible flavor. Besides saving time she also told …
Lysol Disinfectant Spray
Lysol Disinfectant Spray is the only brand I trust when it comes to keeping my house clean to make sure my kids are safe whichever part of the house they go and whatever they do. The brand offers a variety of scents, and of different sizes, but the Country …
Dollar store oven cleaner
I messed around and killed my oven because I never cleaned it. I never really learned how to clean an Oven so it didn’t occur to me that over time, that it would need to be done. My husband finally said something when he tried to cook something in …
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 …
Proctor Silex Fresh Grind Coffee Grinder
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 …
Woolite Oxy Deep Spot & Stain Carpet Cleaner
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. …
Honey-Can-Do Triple Laundry Sorter Cart
It can be a big hassle when it comes to carrying laundry so I wanted to find something to make it somewhat less of a hassle. I purchased this cart over a year ago and it’s very convenient to use especially for laundry. I purchased it from …
Ideaworks Rechargeable Long Reach Bug Vacuum
I have a fear of things bug related. They are gross and I don’t care if they help keep the environment running smoothly because I’d be totally content if they all just disappeared off the face of the earth. I can stand butterflies and caterpillars and that’s about it. …
Pineware Electric Fry Pan FPP80
Out of a whim, I bought this fry pan when I thought that it would help me during dinners which my husband and I are hosting. He actually likes inviting people to our house as a way to know his colleagues firstly and secondly, it is a way for …
Ceramic Water Heater with Humidifier and thermostat
I ended up having to compensate for the water heater that was in my basement. It was a cold morning, so cold that it ended up breaking. We had to purchase a mini water heater from the store until we were able to actually get the main water heater …
Pro Pots Basketball Slow Cooker
I just snapped up the cutest slow cooker just in time for March Madness! What the heck does one thing have to do with the other you might ask? Well, one look at this cooker and you’ll see that it is actually an appliance that looks like …
3M Command Large Hooks Bulk Pack
I needed some hooks around the house to hang things like hand towels and other items with. I didn’t need anything that looked special because they would just hang in the closet anyway. I found the 3M Command Hooks at Walmart for $9.94 for 6 complete hooks. That sounded …
Rival Crock-Pot 6-Quart Slow Cooker SCVI600B-SS
I bought this slow cooker on Ebay. It was cheaper than if I were to buy somewhere else. My fiancee and I settled for the nice and newest digital version of this crock pot made by Rival. The exact name is Rival Crock-Pot 6-Quart Slow Cooker SCVI600B-SS. This cooker …
DeWalt 18 Volt Cordless ½ Inch Compact Drill Driver Kit
As a man I need to have great tools in my possession. I need to be able to go into my garage and get whatever it is that I need. I got the DeWalt 18 Volt Cordless ½ Inch Compact Drill Driver Kit for Christmas from my wife which …
Downy Fabric Conditioner
I believe that one could tell the personality of a person by the clothes he is wearing. You can tell what type of person he is by merely looking at his clothes. It’s not exactly what brand he is wearing, but the way he wears it that makes the …
NordicWare Gingerbread House Pan
Every year my older children and I make a gingerbread biscuit house for Christmas, which we ice and fill with sweets for the family to pick at. This year however I decided to something a little different, after my younger daughter said she’d like to help - as a …
Halloween Spirits Disposable Plates And Napkins Value Pack
Halloween Spirits Disposable Plates And Napkins Value Pack is a Windy City Novelties product that sells for almost nine dollars. For nine dollars, thirty paper plates and thirty napkins come in a package. What I like about these paper plates and napkins is how attractively designed they are. Both …
Bissell Proheat 2x CleanShot Upright Deep Cleaner 9500
I thought it was a better idea to purchase a rug cleaner for my house rather than spend a lot of money on professional cleaners to come into my home to do the job. I went to Walmart and found the Bissell Proheat 2X CleanShot Upright Deep Cleaner 9500. …
Camry Mechanical Scale
I am trying my very best to lose a couple of pounds and get me back on track with my activities, both at work and for personal reasons. I was set out to buy a mechanical weighing scale when my mom and I have sent the Camry brand available …
Dawn Hand Renewal with OLAY beauty dish washing liquid
Dawn has released a new dish washing liquid that contains hand renewal with OLAY beauty. I clean several loads of dishes each day and was looking for one that would not dry my hands out as badly. So far, I am very pleased with this dish washing …
Greenworks laundry detergent
Green works laundry detergent is a new offering from Clorox. It says on the bottle that it is 95% natural, which I suppose is the draw for many people. To be honest, I started using it because I got a coupon for a free bottle. Now I’m on my …
Royale Napkins
Being someone who loves to cook and bake, having napkins is a must for me. Besides just using them at the dinner table or to clean up after oneself when having dessert…I like napkins with a good quality for the price being paid for the package of them.
I have …
American Heritage Countertop Oven Toaster (AHOT-78)
I’m the average person who craves for the usual carb-enriched foods at breakfast. Aside from toasts, I love to stuff some veggies in my bread to make a healthy sandwich. I warm up my sandwich by putting it in an oven toaster. Suffice to say, an …
Bio d household polish
Overall, I’m a fan of Bio d products. They don’t test on animals and do not use harsh chemicals. I recently bought their Bio d household polish. It smells pretty much like any other household polish and comes in a squirty bottle for easy application. …
Craftman LTS 1500 17hp Lawnmower with a 36′’ cut
A few years ago I grew tired of mowing my lawn with a push mower. I have about an acre of land most of which is in my back yard. I admit that mowing the lawn with a push mower is great exercise however I wanted a ride on …
Glad ForceFlex OdorShield Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags
I’ve tried a lot of different garbage bags in my time. While many of them have their pros and cons they also have their consistencies and inconsistencies. This particular garbage bag is a very great example of this.
The pros definitely outweigh the cons with this …
Raid Ant & Roach Spray
I love this bug spray! Goodness! I am such a girly girl I am not afraid to tell you that, and I am the first person to start screaming and run out the room if I see a bug or insect of any kind. I am so scared of …
Kitchen Aid 5 speed blender
We recently purchased a Kitchen aid 5 speed Blender from Lowes, they were offering a $20.00 rebate and we needed a new blender so we purchased this one. It has a .9 horsepower motor. It has five speeds and does everything from blend to puree, it …
NordicWare Giraffe Whisk
Whenever I am baking my five year old daughter likes to help, she has lots of child sized utensils but one thing we were struggling to find was a smaller than average whisk. Oh, there are plenty out there to choose from but most manufacturers seem to think children …
Tramontina 8 piece Stainless Steel Triply Clad Cookware Set
I usually don’t talk about pots and pans but I wanted to talk about these pots and pans for the simple fact that I have NEVER had a set of pots and pans that were top notch. I have always been into the whole buying cheaply just to get by. …
Blue & Bleach In Tank Automatic Bowl Cleaner Tabs
I like to try to keep my bathroom as clean as possible, especially the toilet. I know it is easy for a toilet to become stained and begin looking like a gas station restroom. I also like to shop for bargains and try to find inexpensive agents to keep …
Tide with Downy
Tide with Downy built in is just another one of the products that I do not mind spending full price on. I realize that it is more expensive, but well worth every penny. I have four children so I buy the large jug of Tide (200 fl oz). I …
Portable Salad Bar
My newest toy is my favorite. I bought a Portable Salad Bar for twenty bucks online. It’s like a kiddy swimming pool that’s shaped like a picnic table. You just fill it with air, fill it with ice and put salad, soda, beer, condiments — whatever …
Preethi Mixer Grinder
We have been using Preethi Mixer Grinder for so long. This is perfectly suitable for Indian style of cooking . It has three strong steel jars, one for the wet grinding,one for dry grinding and one small jar for chutneys and masalas. Its quality is also good. As it …
Arm & Hammer Liquid Laundry Detergent- Clean Burst Scent
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 …
Bounce Fabric Softner sheets
My brother-in-law had recently sent Bounce Fabric softner sheets from US. There will be 70 sheets in a box. It looks like tissue paper. All we need to do is to put one sheet in the washing machine along with the clothes at start of drying. It gives …
Philips Energy Saver Light Bulb
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 …
Norpro Lambswool Duster
I use this Norpro duster quite regularly and although overall I believe it’s wonderful there are a few things that I don’t like about it. First, let me say that I’ve owned it for a year but I just recently started using it often. I purchased it …
Harpic Limescale Remover for Toilets
I moved into a small flat a few months ago and I have only just got around to dealing with the disgusting toilet left by the previous tenant. Well, of course I have bleached the daylights out of it and cleaned it thoroughly but it still had an …
Flex Seal Liquid Rubber Sealant
I have used Flex Seal Liquid Rubber Sealant on several occasions and I have certainly been satisfied with this product.
A can of Flex Seal is priced at about 15 dollars and I believe that it’s very cheap considering how well this product works. I do a …
Swiffer Wetjet
I purchased the swiffer wetjet with the intention that it would be similar to a mop but without the same hassle as a mop. After using the the swiffer wetjet many times I found out that it was not working as I had expected. I don’t believe …
Lenor Spring Awakening, fabric conditioner
For me a fabric softener is a must have. I use a lot of fabric softener and I am always trying out new ones. That’s because I like to buy quality products but I don’t like to pay a lot for them, I mean I don’t like to pay …
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers
When you have kids, there is usually lots of mess that comes with it. My daughter has learned to draw on the walls. It’s just pencil ( for now) but it is pretty hard to get off! It just smudges and looks dirty,and I don’t want to use harsh …
Ott Lite Bookstand Lite
I got this at Michael’s Crafts because they were half off. Normally the price would be about seventy dollars. I’m familiar with the Ott Lite name from years ago when their products were marketed more to fine artists as a better alternative to incandescent lighting. I think they only …
3D 5-Speed Hand Mixer TSK-947H
I love to bake and it is essential that I have all the necessary gadgets to aid me in my kitchen activities. The tools should keep up with me and it is important that they are reliable so as not to delay any baking that I will do. The …
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