Our trusted toaster oven finally coughed, then, sputtered, and gave up. They die dramatically. There isn’t many toaster ovens to choose from, but my 17 year old told me to be sure and buy one that cooked a pizza.
I went to Bed Bath and Beyond, and looked …

The Canon Powershot 4.0MP digital camera is a great point and shoot digital camera with a decent price tag attached to it. I would say the features I most like using on this 4x optical zoom camera include the almost 2? LCD monitor, the orientation sensor and the print/share …

I absolutely love this lint roller! I have two cats and a dog and nothing compares to this cleaning tool as far asw lint rollers or pet hair pick up goes. I use it for rugs, beds, couches and more and everything comes out better than vacuuming.
This …

This is probably my favorite product in the history of products. I am not kidding. I have not ironed since it was invented. It is the easiest thing to use—”hang an item of clothing (or a curtain!), spray thoroughly, and tug. Repeat until the wrinkles …

This was one of the dumbest things I have purchased thus far. Why? I have so many reasons why I felt like it wasn’t worth the darn box it came in. For one thing they have the audacity to charge almost $100 for this thing. I wouldn’t have …

The living room is where the family spend most of their time of the day. It’s where the kids play. It’s where the whole family watch TV shows and eat popcorn. We sometimes end up falling asleep in the living room while watching late night shows. The question is, …

I always though I’d keep my gas range forever. Electric ranges have always been too slow to heat up, too long to cool down, uneven ovens, etc. But this new range I just purchased, it’s a Godsend. The Frigidaire FES365EC 30-in. Electric Slide-in Range outperforms my previous gas range, …

I got this product mainly to save money. I didn’t know how good it would be actually at first because I couldn’t find any reviews on it. I bought it anyway because it was affordable. I paid $18 for only 1 of them. I didn’t expect it to be …

When I visited my folk’s place recently I was surprised to see this glowing kettle sitting in the corner of the kitchen shelf. My mum told me that my dad insisted on buying it and expressed her distaste she really doesn’t like it and does not …

Vacuum cleaning can be backbreaking work. Shoving a heavy upright vacuum is akin to plowing a field. That’s practically no hyperbole to put it. I enjoy sweating a bit, save for inhaling allergy-inducing dusts. At home, the iRobot Roomba 780 takes care of this chore.
The …

Lake Erie islands have been invaded by fowl conditions caused by the double-crested Cormorant These flying water fowl are no strangers to this area. The devastation they bestow on local habitat is recognizable from past experiences.
In an article written by Kristina Smith Horn, she describes an …

Yep, not only does Bath & Body Works sell smell good for you, but for your home as well. I purchased a Bath & Body Works 14.5 ounce, three wick, stress relief candle. At the time, all three wick candles were on sale (2 for $22), which is a …

Unfortunately for me I cannot enjoy the outdoors like most people due to my severe sinus condition and allergies. I love grilling and spending time with my family and friends; but, I have to remain indoors unless it is the winter season. However, I do love eating grilled foods, …

I keep a lot of plastic bags and I wanted to find an easy place to store them. I decided to purchase this bag holder and I have to say that it has been fantastic. Before I purchased it I would have to stuff my bags into …

Among 3 machines in my house I must say that this is my favourite one. My daughters don’t live with me and my husband any more so we are alone now and I don’t need a big machine although I have one in another bathroom and I use it …

I like buying the Smart and Simple Bath Tissue from my local Dollar General as it is the best value around. With prices going up higher and higher on everything, one might think that it’s impossible to save a few bucks these days, but you can. Buying the name …

I received the Ready Set Fajita Kit for my birthday this year, and it was just in the nick of time. Lately, I had been mulling over the idea of starting family restaurant night. I’ll admit it; I’ve been missing Chili’s since we’ve cut way back on …

I owned a manual can opener and I wanted an easier way to open cans so I decided to purchase this one. It has worked great and I’m glad I made the purchase. When cooking there are so many other things that have to be done so …

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 …

Among the household chores of sweeping, dusting and vacuuming, there is of course the task of having to clean the bathroom. I take this task extremely seriously because guests who come into my house and use my bathroom are not supposed to be repulsed by what they see, but …

Cutlery is something that every home needs, but it can be surprisingly expensive and replacing it can blow a fairly large hole in your budget. This is even more the case if you want to have a spare set as well as the utensils you use on most occasions, …

For many years I used disposable lighters for some reason, until I discovered that it is more cost effective to buy a refillable lighter and a can of butane gas, which lasts me ages. That is, unless I buy a damn Clipper lighter. Clipper is a famous …

Garden hoses can become a nightmare. They are bulky and after a while crimp easily making them hard to use. I saw an advertisement for the Pocket hose and it looked very inviting. What a great idea, a hose that expands when being used and contracts when you …

I have always enjoyed both Mr. Clean as a cleaner and bleach as a cleaner disinfectant. I was just so excited to see that now they have mixed the cleaning power of bleach and Mr. Clean. I saw a spray bottle of Mr. Clean spray cleaner with bleach and …

This is a kitchen cleaner which claims to kill 99.9% of germs, removes grease and grime in my kitchen. The product comes in a white plastic bottle with a green trigger gun. Refills are also available. What I like the most about this product is that it has a …

I hardly use fresh coffee beans but when my husband requests that I buy them then I only have 2 choices: either ask the sales lady in the supermarket to grind it for me (this is an extra cost) or do it myself at home. For the latter, I …

I use this heater inside my office and in my opinion it’s a really good heater. I have owned this heater for a few months and I have not had any problems out of it whatsoever. I only paid 20 dollars for this heater so I was …

Looking for a perfect cooking solution, I zeroed-in for Samsung CE104VD-B Microwave oven. I bought this equipment from the house of Samsung without doing any sort of background research. However, it turns out to be a perfect investment for me as it is delivering much more than what it …

Kitchenaid stand mixers are something that many people want to have added into there kitchen collection. I know that I own my own Kitchenaid 5 quart stand mixer and have found many benefits from having my own Kitchenaid 5 quart stand mixer and thought I would share the positives …

I have been using Usha iron box for more than two years now. When I had joined the college my mom had purchased this electric Iron box for me and it had proved to be very useful for me and my friends as well as I was happened to …

Scotch Brite Copper coated scrubbing pads are a fantastic tool for cleaning your kitchen. I recently discovered these will remove long dried grease out of the corner where our fry pot sits. I have tried everything to clean that corner including Grease Lightening and other products but …

It can be a really big hassle when it comes to ironing clothes to remove wrinkles. It takes so much time and I wanted a way to make it easier. I found this dryer ball on amazon.com and I decided to give it a try. It …

The “Twin Ceramic” miniature air heater by Holmes is an essential during the Winter and colder months of the year. The hater is a foot wide and six inches tall but it works very well. It is simple to use, after unpacking the heater just plug it into the …

I have found myself on multiple occasions looking for a quick way to wipe things down in my home. I have two busy children and always have to run behind them wiping and cleaning. I recently have been using baby wipes to wipe things down and figured this was …

The St. Cloud Memory Foam Pillow is much pricier than the average pillow, retailing for just under fifteen dollars for one. The reason it costs a lot more money is because of the material, which is memory foam. It is, however, one of the cheaper memory foam pillows that …

Scrubbing Bubbles is a brand of cleaning products created by the SC Johnson company. SC Johnson has been a respected family company for years.
The Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaning Kit is a useful product not only because it is functional but also because it is easy to use. After …

I have always loved my grandmother’s plants. For years, I watched as she had such amazing blooms on her violets. These violets were in large containers and I could never seem to understand how she got them so large.
Not only that but she would get blooms all year round …

Sometimes, I use Ariel Detergent Soap for my laundry. It is good to use for both white and colored clothes. It has that pleasant smell that really stick to the clothes. So far, I have not experienced any ill effects on my skin. I see visible flaky texture on …

When my microwave blew up I had to consider getting a new one. I didn’t really need a big one because I don’t use it that often. I use it mostly for warming things up in. Once in a while I will cook food or popcorn in it. I …

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, …

I bought this mixer for my mother because I had broken her electric hand mixer that was around five years old. She doesn’t use hand mixers often so when I went out looking for a replacement I looking for a fairly cheap electric hand mixer. I opted for the …

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 …

I was looking for a pole for my mail box and I decided to purchase this one. My previous pole was damaged and that’s the reason I purchased it. The mailbox does not come with the pole. I purchased it from Lowe’s and I only paid …

I’ve been meaning to try the Yankee Candle Blueberry Scone fragrance for some time now, but other things have always gotten in the way and it’s only now that I’ve treated myself to a large Housewarmer jar.  I’m so glad I finally bought it as it instantly became a …

I have changed between more expensive Dishwasher tablets and cheaper tablets. It was always the cheaper Tablets that I used to use as I thought they all done the same thing, but after I tried these ones then I have kept using them. There is such a difference between …

The works sink and vanity cleaner is a cleaner that is sold by Dollar Tree. It is something that is supposed to help you clean and keep tidy your sink and vanity area in the bathroom.
I was curious to try this product because for a dollar …

Bedspreads are one of my secret addictions. I can’t help but scan them at the stores or search for them on the web on a whim. I like owning a multiple of them so that I can change them out each season, and I also really like that bedspreads …

We have Honeywell HW-628 Enviracaire Twin Window Fans installed in the windows of our office. They have been installed horizontally on the designated windows and they all perfectly and neatly fitted in their respective places. They were actually the management’s way of conserving energy. We do turn off our …

I don’t really like to use Brillo pads or scrubbing sponges because they always seem to scratch up my dishes and counter tops. I like to use regular sponges when I clean up around the house, however whenever I send my husband for something he always comes back with …

Recently I received a coupon in the mail for Gain Ultra Dish Liquid. I have never used Gain dish liquid before but I am a big fan of Gain laundry products so I decided to go to Wal-Mart and try this product. It is $1.97 full price at …