The Portmeirion brand encompasses (mainly) attractive and traditional tableware; made in Wales in the United Kingdom, I have many of their products so was happy to add this Apple Harvest Wall Clock to my collection. I paid $55 for it from Amazon and have been absolutely 100% happy with …

When I moved into my condominium, I had one of those standard showerheads that comes out super fast and the water gets cold far before I’m done showering. My husband and I went to Bed Bath and Beyond in search of a showerhead that would both conserve water, …

I bought this fireplace heater for the bedroom , and I love it! It offers everything that I could want from a heater with the look of a real fireplace. Best of all there is no wood to chop , or high gas bills , or mess. This fireplace …

This item was a real surprise to me and my family, but now it’s something that we will just not live without!
When I went looking for a new blender, I pretty much figured on getting a ‘regular’ large blender to sit on my counter top to take up …

I am such a sucker for novelty kitchen gadgets; I’m going to need a bigger house soon. My latest find is a specialty hotdog maker by Nostalgia Electrics Vintage Collection. In case you are unfamiliar with the appliance it is actually a white pop-up toaster that cooks …

I have always been a gardener. Whether I am planting plants outside as landscaping or I have plants scattered across my house. There are so many things I love about growing plants, the biggest reason would be relaxation.
When I first heard about Miracle Gro Potting Soil, it was probably …

When I returned to World Market to get more of the over cabinet towel bars that I love I decided to try this matching over cabinet hook. This over cabinet hook has the same finish, and being a smaller single hook I thought maybe could fit in more places. …

I got this heater mainly because it is space efficient. Unlike other portable heaters, this heater doesn’t take up a lot of space. This is partly due to the thinness of this heater. It can work as a standalone heater or it could be wall mounted. At first I …

Mr. Clean.
Other hats off to Mr Clean! I love this product. I really don’t know how long this one has been on the market but I happen to stumble on it by accident, well not really I sent my grandson to the store to pick me up some cleaner. …

How easy is it to set up your own backyard gazebo? Well, when you’re less than five feet tall, an 8-foot by 8-foot steel frame gazebo can seem a bit daunting.
But I purchased one anyway: a Garden Treasures Living 8 ft. X 8ft. Steel Gazebo …

I have had two birdbaths in the garden now, but both have been a disappointment and more maintenance than I cared to give a garden piece. Having to constantly clean out the bath was a big issue for me and since I would forget about it constantly it wasn’t …

A month back, I was washing some pillows in the washing machine and it took me forever to get through the last cycle. When it was time for the spinning cycle, the machine would not stabilize, it kept rocking back and forth that several times I had to stop …

When I used to live alone, I used to have a tiny fridge freezer and it was sufficient for all my needs. However, now I live with my boyfriend and sometimes my nephews and nieces come to stay over, so at one point it was time to get a …

This Red Rose candle from Sebnini was a Christmas present, the giver obviously knowing my tastes very well as I adore both the design and the scent of the candle.
It is a ‘tinned candle’ with tightly fitting lid to preserve the scent while not being used, the label …

We’ve been using Aprilaire Model 201 Filters for many years now. These units are for Aprilaire and Space-Gard systems.
The media itself (the filter replacements) are high quality. They last a long time, though it’s recommended to change them at a minimum of twice per year. They …

This is an all around good product. I say that because I really love this product, but I don’t use it for my car. I use it on cd’s and DVD’s. Any scratches, no matter how bad they are get buffed right out.
The spray bottle is very cheap …

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 …

I purchased this set because it was the most beautiful dinner plate set I had ever seen. The design is gorgeous, and looks more like a piece of art than a dinner set. The plates are very unique in that they are not perfectly round, but …

The As Seen On TV Fix It Tape is such a scandal! I have never seen something more bogus than this. I am a big fan of TV commercials and this is probably the first time I have been fooled by the commercial. The Fix It Tape seems really …

I’ve bought this gel a few months ago although I didn’t need it immediately but it was on a discount and when I see that something is on discount I always buy it. Usually this gel costs more than 1,50 Euro but I actually got it for 80 Euro …

Nellie’s Dryer Balls are safe and toxic free and an environmetally safe way to have softer laundry. They are designed to cut your drying time in half and soften fabrics without the cheimals of standard laundry sheets. They so this by lifting and seperating the fabrics allowing …

Arial fresh is a detergent powder, which is being used in my house to clean our clothes since 5 years. There are many reasons why we use it. The main reason is the cost of it, which is very low in spite of being good quality. …

I’ve been a number one fan of the Solaire products and one of the best Solaire products I have is the Solaire IR17B Propane Grill. I finally found this grill which is very affordable but very adorable.
Solaire IR17B Propane Grill is a very nice tool in cooking. This is …

Our old garage door motor was too noisy that every time someone opens it, the noise could be heard by the entire household if not half of the neighbourhood. No one actually complained and we must’ve have been one of the first ones on our street to install an …

Cleaning the toilet is not easy especially if I don’t have the proper tools and cleansing stuff in aiding me to properly clean the stubborn marks in the toilet bowl. I started using Harpic when my husband and I transferred to a new apartment and the new place …

I know that this Zanussi Rubino Washing Machine that I am using at this time is not the latest model of washing machine. It’s somewhat old. I got this washing machine from my in law. And it’s working well. At least, I don’t have any problem when I need …

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 …

My dishwasher is somewhat of an aggravation and disappointment. We recently moved to a new home and this is a brand new unit. I can’t always count on clean dishes. We do pre-rinse our dishes but often times, there is a sandy grit all over my glasses. …

I’m always trying new cleaners because I’m a little bit obsessive when it comes to the condition of my home. I’m always cleaning, every single day. Usually it’s just wiping down counter tops and the stove and maybe sweeping and vacuuming, but I’m always doing something to keep my …

I know that it might sound a little crazy that I’m actually talking about toilet paper. But to be honest with you I wanted to break down this whole toilet paper situation. I have seen tons of commercials on this tissue to the point where I finally got sold …

I don’t think that there is a man like myself out there who has a fond love for vacuum cleaners. I find that vacuum cleaners are something that gives me serenity. I like to make sure that my floors are clean all the time and when it comes to …

I get a lot of stink bugs in my house because I live across the street from a heavily wooded area. At times, the amounts of these bugs in the window and door areas of my house are enormous and I am unable to keep up with getting …

Doing laundry has never been one of my favorite things, but I am very picky about how it is done and the products that are used to clean my clothes. After deciding to go as natural as possible it was an all out parade of products in my …

I have been trying out different knives in my kitchen for awhile now. I bought some Henkels, Sabatiers and some Cuisinarts. They were good, but not as good as I’d hoped. I spend a good deal of time cooking and trying out new recipes so it’s important to …

Lots of my friends have said that they wouldn’t entertain the idea of buying a waffle iron, mainly because they think that they are messy things!
But electric waffle irons are no messier than any other kitchen gadget.
Home made waffles are good at any meal, but our favourite are the …

Now our kitchen is bubbling with lots more activity since the arrival of the Nirlep LFG-27 select non tick Pan. It is a real partner to my wife’s modern day cooking. I had never understood the need of such a pan until I got to see it in action …

When I first got my home I was in the market for a refrigerator. I wanted something that I could show off to my friends whenever I had get together. I was totally tired of having the type of refrigerator that didn’t give enough room or power. I think …

I originally had an older model Waterwise distiller that lasted about 8 years. I was devastated when the motor no longer worked…I hate to change when I know I have a good thing. Their product is excellent and their customer service is outstanding when needed (which was …

Ryobi is not a popular brand that’s closely associated with hand tools, but I’ve used a few, and I’ve been relatively impressed with the quality and performance of their tools. I wanted to purchase a new circular saw to replace a few rotting sub-floors, and …

I recently decided to redesign my kitchen, and as a result I found that I had to replace nearly all of my electrical appliances since most of the old ones didn’t fit in with the new design. One of the things I had to get was a new hob. …

I bought Zwipes 752 Microfiber Furniture Cloth for $10.34 online. Here is my review.
The kitchen towels don’t look any different form the other rags I bought before. Actually, they look similar with many other kitchen rags I bought in the past, you can wipe more space using …

I bought Nikon 8072 Microfiber Cleaning Cloth for $7.86 online. Here is my review.
They are much like your kitchen rags, but they are meant to last a longer time, because of how they are made. These towels are measured 6.2 x 2.5 x 0.7 inches, …

As I have already mentioned about the other products of the company Modicare, now I am going to write about the floor cleaners of this company, which I have been still using to clean up the floor of my office room and also my house. I have a …

I think the idea behind the Cuisine Elegance Microwave Hot Plate is brilliant, but in execution, I found that it just doesn’t work very well. In fact it doesn’t work at all. Out of the packet, you have what looks like a square piece of granite encased …

The last time I was at Wal-Mart, I needed trash bags, and after checking out the aisle, I decided to try out their house brand. I decided to do this because I was tired of the ones we were using, which was the Glad brand ForceFlex Bags.
I didn’t really …

Recently I bought one of these to use over the holidays and I must say it worked expertly. The foil pan is far sturdier than it looks, which really surprised me. They do look quite light and flimsy, you know, yet it had no problems holding the duck I …

After doing house hold task such as house cleaning, floor scrubbing, or before I do food preparation, I usually wash my hands with a regular soap. Doing so many times in a day, I noticed that it makes my hands dry. Using lotion at night hardly helps on moisturizing …

We use Bio d Toilet Cleaner to keep our toilet basin clean and fresh. In my opinion it works very well. We have the 5 litre size which is absolutely huge and has lasted for over a year. This size is a little difficult to pour …

I received a sample of this in the mail the other day. When I put it in the washer machine it made the whole house smell really good. It was easy to use, smelled really good and doesn’t take too much of it to work either. It made my …

I was looking for a towel holder for my bathroom so I decided to go with this one. It’s a bit different than most others in a lot of ways but I really love it. I purchased it from Lowe’s over a year ago and at the …