My boyfriend and I recently were in the market for a vacuum cleaner. We were looking for something affordable, light and easy to store, but still something that could provide a basic clean. Our apartment is not huge and the vacuum space really is not that big so we …

A few months ago my mother bought a flashlight from Publishers Clearing House. It was a “buy one, get one free’ deal. She couldn’t get it to work so she called me over to look at it. Well, it was the worst flashlight I have ever seen! In fact, …

This cooking set will make you feel like a first class chef in your own kitchen. I can not express how much I enjoy using this cookware. It is fabulous!
I found this set at Walmart for around $90.00. I was skeptical about spending that much , but I am …

I’ve had my West Bend 12 inch electric skillet for a number of years now yet I don’t remember ever using it; at least not until the other night.
I was grilling hamburgers outside and my grill ran out of propane. Since we were starving, I figured I would finish …

The Wilton Iridescent Jack-O-Lantern Pan is an aluminum pan that can be used to bake cakes, pies without crust, bread, gelatin and more. The pan is in the shape of a jack-0-lantern, so whatever is baked or made in this pan will come out in the shape of a …

What pushed me to buy an air purifier was the nasal congestion I experience almost at a daily rate. I had nothing to blame other than the AC unit, so I cleaned the filter as usual. The condition persisted and I was convinced that the air inside …

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 …

I have always had a difficult time staying hydrated and this has only increased exponentially since becoming pregnant. I’ve been very worried that the baby growing inside me may not be getting all the fluids it needs because of my inability to get enough water or even know …

I have been using this cleaner for over a year now and I really love it because it has worked far better than I initially expected. I usually pay 2 dollars for a bottle of this cleaner and in my opinion it’s a bargain because it’s priced much …

Even in these days when so many people, including me, watch a lot of their movies online or via their PCs, a lot of us still have a fairly sizeable pile of DVDs that need storing, and simply piling them up on tables does tend to lead to disaster …

About the product:
The wood spice rack is a product of Kamenstein. maker of kitchen and pantry accessories. It has 16 spice-filled jars with white jar caps that are marked with the spice name. The spices may vary but it usually include, marjoram, basil, black pepper, coriander, dill, Italian seasoning, …

I’m always looking out for ways to save money on household items, like detergents, cleansers, tissue rolls, dishwashing liquids and the likes. When Pride first came out, it was really cheap. And what impressed me most is that it’s environment friendly. I told myself, here’s my chance to help …

I had noticed Value Red Bathroom Tissue dozens of times in my local Safeway grocery store, but had never bought it. Its price had attracted my attention. At $1.29 for a 4-roll package I figured that it probably wasn’t very good. Other brands sold for two or three times …

I have written the review about the Arial detergent before, but now I am going to introduce the very good quality cleaning detergent powder which not only cleans good it also costs very less price. The detergent powder, which I am talking, is known as the Rin supreme detergent …

I have a lot of deck furniture and I really hate it when my deck furniture becomes dirty or stained. I know from experience that it can be a really big hassle when trying to remove dirt build up and stains. I decided to give …

I’m not a big fan of overhead light while dining. I always prefer the warm flattering glow of candle light, and especially if I’m entertaining. So, I like my taper candles to work for me, and not just to decorate with. I got these to replace my regular dinner …

I knew that this machine existed when I was invited once to a friend’s house a long time ago. When I asked what we were having for dinner, she answered that she is doing some Swiss raclette. At that time, I was not very familiar with European cuisine …

I purchased the Taylor Indoor and Outdoor Thermometer with great hopes and expectations. Since we just installed a whole house fan, knowing the outdoor temperature is very important. That’s why when I went shopping recently, I looked at several possibilities and came away with this particular one.
Let …

Oxy clean versatile stain remover is a laundry detergent. I tried this to see if it really lives up to the oohs and aahs of fellow co-workers. I was hesitant to just drop a scoop in my laundry in fear of discoloration. Well, I tried it with one garment …

I do a lot of wood work and Deft 01004 is one of my most favorite wood finishing products. I have tried several others and this product has been the best one that I have tried. This wood finish is sold in several different sizes and in …

I found Terro Liquid Ant bait just when the ant infestation in my apartment was starting out. I’m stickler for keeping clean and the presence of ants meant that something was wrong in my house. But no amount of bleaching, cleaning and scrubbing deterred them. I was not about …

When I began my search for a natural, non-toxic cleaner for my home, Method was the first brand I turned to. I had started reading about how the harmful chemicals in traditional cleaners like Pine-Sol and Mr. Clean were damaging to our environment, poisoning the oceans and leaving toxic …

Though it is certainly not the healthiest decisions we’ve ever made, my wife and I decided that we were going to get a fryer after consulting with some friends and hearing their stories about all the super fried foods they’ve made. The general consensus was that fry-daddy …

I take care of my hands and I don’t want to get dirty when doing chores whether outside or inside the house. That is why I wear hand gloves. I preferred using the brand Ansell. Although it can only last for a month or more, I still opt for it …

This toilet limescale remover from Sainsbury’s own brand was only about 58 pence for a 500ml bottle and it does the job well for the price and it has sorted my loo out. I had to use two applications to completely rid my toilet of limescale but it …

I love baking cakes, brownies, muffins, you name it and I like to make ice cream as well. I have had a spatula that has served me for years but recently it finally grew too old and it fell apart. This left me looking for a new spatula and …

This product is used to help eliminate odors found in fabrics due to smoking, pets, cooking and other general odors found within your home or car. It is a solution that you spray on your fabric until it is slightly damp. It can be used on almost all fabrics, …

Since I bought the AEG Lavamat which was something like years ago, I never had the chance to thoroughly clean it. I was always using it whenever I am home (1-2 times a year) and now that I stay a bit longer because of the holidays, I thought it’s …

When I was living in Guinea-Bissau, one of the major problems I encountered was how to install a fly screen on the little verandah we had. It was not screened and although I was willing for it to be screened paying it out of my own pocket (costs about …

I sometimes have to eat on the go more often than I’d like. I work a full time job doing a lot of overtime, and I just don’t always feel like I have the time or even want to take the time in the morning to get a good …

For a while, I was very satisfied with my Dirt Devil Model 086325 Vacuum Cleaner. It came with a lot of accessories to help clean my home, all of which worked nicely. When the belt broke, I called customer service and had a very pleasant experience with the …

I’ve mentioned in other reviews that my brother is a professional chef and caterer and he tends to upgrade his professional quality equipment on a yearly basis and those in the family tend to get his downgraded equipment. I lucked out and got the Vitamix Professional Series 500 Blender, …

Have you ever wondered why it’s so difficult to find a top of the line mop that actually works? Me too! I’ve purchased several and I’ve only been pleased with a few. Most of them just don’t seem to get the job done! I hate …

Rarely having enough money for oil, my family has needed to rely on space heaters for those hard winters Canadian winters. Usually the fan-forced types are the most reliable. However, with a house with old wiring, voltage is another factor that comes into play.
Seeing the Optimus Dish Heater on …

I have been looking for a shower cap and was not finding much of a choice, until I spotted this cute looking one from the Dirty Works toiletries range in Sainsbury’s. I already have a couple of Dirty Works products which I like. This range has copied …

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 constantly trying to remove those awful labels from jars that I could later use for canning. I finally learned to soak them to soften the label. Then I would put on dish washing gloves. Under the hottest running water I could stand, I would …

A friend recommended that we try the Neptune Electra-scent. I was able to find the Neptune Electra-scent at our local dollar store which makes this product very affordable to use for scenting our home. The store had vanilla and Hawaiian mist scents available. I chose the …

I currently have four of these turntables in my kitchen. I know that sounds a little crazy, but this is because I use these Lipper turntables for all my upper kitchen cabinet food storage now. I have two reserved just for all my assorted condiments and oils that I …

I have used regular Dawn dish-washing detergent for over 20 years and I believe it is a reliable product. It does a wonderful job on dirty and heavily food stained dishes. I’ve used other dish-washing detergent such as Palmolive and Ultra, but neither of these products has proven to …

There are a lot of different clog cleansers out there, but the one that has worked the best for me thus far is Drano Max Gel.
Drano Max Gel is very easy to use, as are most of its competitors. Being that I have to watch every penny, and …

In our kitchen we have a Frigidaire FRT18S6AW Top Freezer Refrigerator. It is a simple, but nice looking appliance and it works well.
This is a basic refrigerator without a lot of fancy features, but it does have all the necessities and standard features you could expect or want …

I was disappointed after purchasing this heater. Not only did it not end up meeting it’s on advertised standards, but it literally was a big box full of disappointment. The size was not an issue at all it was really good, however the thing that got me was the …

My grout lines on my floor tiles had a very dirty look and I wanted something that could improve the look of it. I decided to give this a try and I have been very satisfied with the results that I have received. It’s sold in a …

Even it soudns as if I have alot of babies, i do have teenagers in my house and when it comes to teenagers, I need something that will keep them and me happy. It’s hard to find something that will keep two teenagers happy when both like to use …

If you need to put something up, tie something down, hang something on the wall, hold something together. I’ve got just the thing!
I needed some good VELCRO to make a display for my Greeting Cards that I sell at craft fairs. I wanted something that would truly hold …

My stove also works on gas. As such, when the heating system was changed, it was also advised that we should change the stove top just to make sure that we comply with the safety regulations and that first and foremost, the system we use for cooking is secure.
This …

Often I find myself waiting in the car at school bus stops, or while other’s shop and it’s hard to sit idly by. Little by little I’ve found ways to keep myself occupied such as keeping a book on hand, or an emery board near by, but …

Since I work in an office I have several pairs of dress pants, sweaters and dresses that are of good quality that are dry clean only. However since the economy has come down my dry cleaners has cut their hours and increased their prices. Now their prices were high …

The product that saves me time in the kitchen and is very easy to use (and to clean) is the Baker’s Roller by Pampered Chef. The Baker’s Roll is a plastic utensil with a roller on each end. (Picture this product in your mind - it is …