Housewares Reviews
Zanussi-Electrolux ZRD183W fridge freezer
I have this apartment that I rent to tourists during the summer.It is for 6 people so when I was buying a fridge I had to pay attention to a lot of stuff. I needed a fridge with a freezer but the fridge part had to be bigger than …
Great Value Gallon Storage Bags with Double Zipper Closure
I have never been the one to really get into using storage bags. I’ve always though they were pointless, because I could just use foil or storage bowls. My husband suggested we get some storage bags to separate our meat for the month. He doesn’t like how blood can …
Uratex Foam Permahard foam bed
One of the most important part of the house is the bedroom and so I took time to search for an affordable yet quality bed. I considered two options, one is getting a spring type bed and the other one is to buy the foam type. I have used …
Saeco Syntia Espresso Machine
I have to have a cup of Espresso at least once or twice a day. And since I work at home, I think that this is helps not only my stamina but my will. I know that sounded a bit crazy but It’s the truth. It keeps me motivated …
Bionaire Permatech Humidifier
I found the Bionaire Permatech humidifier to be an effective humidifier if you use it properly, however using it can be a pain.
The tank is difficult to fill because there is nothing to hold onto. The handle is at the top to make it easy to get the tank …
Archipelago Botanicals ‘Excursion’ Glass Candle Jar in Fiji
You know how every apartment complex has that one tenant who loves to cook pungent seafood dishes? Well, that person is me. So it is no wonder why I was on a hunt for a candle that can make my apartment smell less embarrassing.
I decided to try Archipelago Botanicals …
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 …
Dow Chemical Pro Wind Foam Insulation Spray
There were some small seams around my windows and doors that I wanted to seal up so I decided to give this stuff a try. After using it I have to say that it’s amazing and it works wonders. I purchased it from Lowe’s but I’m sure …
Soleus Air 38 inch Oscillating Tower Fan
I live in a very warm climate during certain times of the year, and I like to use fans verses the air conditioner whenever possible, though when the temps reach upwards of 110, that’s not always possible. Still, I like to have a fan going in the bedroom, but …
Igloo Playmate 16 Quart Cooler
I take this cooler with me a lot when going on short trips or to the park and it’s perfect. It’s quite large and it holds a lot. I purchased it about a year ago from Fred’s Dollar Store in Columbus. At the time of …
Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner 8 oz. Spray
I purchased Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom cleaner out of curiosity after seeing a commercial for it. I wanted to see if those little scrubbing bubbles really did work. I picked up a can at my grocery store for $3.69 for a 16 oz. bottle. I scrubbed the entire bathroom with …
Ariel Detergent Powder
I use Ariel detergent for my laundry and I do admire the quality of the product. But what I am noticing is the way they present their product to the public, sometimes seem to be ineffective or unrealistic. That should be unnecessary coz the product itself had earned a …
Water Purifier Eureka BFWP-108
Clean water is a must necessity for us, here in my country few has their own purifying water device at home. Water refilling stations is what people rely on for clean and purified water. The price of one gallon is pretty cheap considering the delivery is free so many …
Thermos Travel Mug
When I bought this product, my husband complained to me. He said that I only buy a thing that I don’t use it often. But I told him that I need this kind of mug. It is called travel mug. And Thermos has the best quality so far if …
Estate Whi04ex Dryer
I only used this dryer for a short period of time but I have to say that I didn’t have a very good experience using it. I had some very severe issues with it overheating so I have since stopped using it entirely. I first purchased it …
Dara Allied Liquid Polish
Silver, copper, brass and other metal show piece looks good only when they shine, as soon as they lose their shine they look very dull and feels like doing away with it. I don’t like my living room to look dull and always ask my wife to sell off …
HoMedics ParaSpa Plus Paraffin Bath
I absolutely love my HoMedics ParaSpa Plus Paraffin Bath. I get severely dry, chapped, cracked skin in the winter time and it hurts and bleeds. My Aveeno moisturizer works very well, but I need something that will seal the deal. I have been a loyal HoMedics …
Soft Scrub Bleach Gel Cleaner
I wanted a cleaner that I could use that would get the soap scum out of tubs and stains off the kitchen counters without leaving scratches all over. I had heard of Soft Scrub and decided to give it a try. I thought it might be a safer alternative …
Andrex Toilet Tissue
Back when I was a poor student, my mother used to give me a doggie bag every weekend when I went to visit her because she felt sorry for me trying to survive on such low money. One of the items she always included for me was a …
Home Depot Large Moving Box
This is Home Depot’s largest moving box and they run for a dollar twenty-seven a piece. Since this is the largest moving box, it’s also the hardest to carry because of its size and also usually because of its weight. Two people really should carry one of these because …
Water Co Stoneware Purifier
I live on a farm with my husband and young four year old daughter. As we rely on rain water and/or tank water for our house I like to purify any water we drink. One of my biggest concerns are birds. We get a lot of wild parrots and …
Cocomotion Hot Chocolate Maker by Mr. Coffee
During the winter months my family goes through a ton of hot chocolate. I find myself making it for myself or the kids constantly. While I had been making it in the microwave, I had noticed that it had become more and more of a nuisance as …
Woolite Heavy Traffic Foam
We live in an apartment with generic tan colored carpet. After a year of living here the carpet was looking dingy, especially down the hall and in places where people clearly walked. I got the Woolite Heavy Traffic Foam over its competitors because it has Scotchgaurd in it and …
Conair Wet/Dry Straightening Hot Air Styler
I use several products to straighten my hair each day and keep it straight. The natural texture of my hair is thick and curly, with frizz an ongoing problem. I use a blowdryer to straighten my hair, then I use either a flat iron or a curling …
Kiwi Kleen Glass Cleaner
It always irritates me to see dirty windows, especially after the rain and the marks of the raindrops were left on the window glasses with dust settling in, making the marks more visible to the eyes. What added to my irritation that it is very difficult to clean …
Black & Decker All Temperature Steam Iron
The Black & Decker All Temperature Steam Iron so far met with expectations.
The iron is satisfyingly heavy to power through wrinkles without straining the hand or wrist. The digital control buttons are easy to operate on either side of the iron altering the temperature up or down depending …
Ecolab Soap Dispenser
I have used the Ecolab Soap Dispenser and found it to be a very aesthetic and effective soap dispenser. Please let me share my thoughts about this useful product.
I would like to start this review by saying that I like the way this soap dispenser is designed. I think …
Black & Decker 6.5-amp 18″ Electric Mower Model LM175
I got so tired of dealing with my old school lawn mower, that I didn’t know what to do. I was under so much pressure when it came to mowing my lawn that I had to change up the game. I wanted something that was easy to use and …
LA’s Totally Awesome All-Purpose Concentrated Cleaner
I have tried so many cleaning products over the past few years. I haven’t quite settled with one and I’m always looking for the new big thing. I encountered one cleaning product that I knew I just had to write a review on. It was the LA’s Totally Awesome …
Brita Pitcher
I am a strong believer in drinking a lot of water. Our bodies are eighty percent water and drinking plenty of water is highly recommended by health and fitness professionals alike. Drinking water helps keep our body hydrated, and even helps with weight control as well as many other …
Sunbeam Speed MixMaster Stand Mixer
I have this kitchen appliance at home and I use it mainly for my baking needs. My husband gave this to me as a gift last Mother’s Day and I’m still using it, although, I can say it’s not the best and not the one I was looking for …
KitchenAid Countertop Oven
For $130, I expected a lot more of out the KitchenAid Countertop Oven. Unfortunately, it really did not perform as advertised.
I wanted a toaster oven because it has the capacity to toast, bake, or even broil; since it’s just my husband and I, it seemed like a great idea …
Electrosol Finish Powerball Tabs
I use my dishwasher nearly everyday and I want to make sure that I get my dishes as clean as possible when I wash them. I have tried several different brands of dishwasher dish detergent and Electrosol is one of them. I paid $4.42 for the Finish Powerball Tabs …
Nelson Automatic Horse Waterer
I bought a Nelson automatic waterer at Midwest Horse Fair a couple of years ago for about $400. It was expensive, but it was worth every penny. The worst part of the whole waterer is installing everything. I live in rural central Wisconsin where the …
All Clad Bakeware Pizza Stone Kit
I enjoy making homemade pizzas because I get to be creative with my toppings, and sometimes they make for a great lazy cooking night. I’ve never used anything special to make them until my mom suggested I get the All Clad bakeware pizza stone kit because she uses hers …
Proctor Silex Fifth Burner
Unfortunately, I have an oven and stove top that just does not work well and hasn’t for years. I did have two burners that worked somewhat for a while, but a few months ago, they burned their last notes. So, I had to go looking for a …
SEB Yoghurt Maker
I got this yoghurt maker when I wanted to have the possibility of making my own yoghurts. Homemade yoghurts are the best since I know exactly what I was putting in them. This was a very practical machine to have when we were stationed in a very disadvantage/undeveloped …
Voice Craft Talking Digital Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer
I don’t know if this company is making these any more, but the one in my parents’ house has been there well over twelve years and still works perfectly. My father was a gadget freak and when my mother began to lose her sight, he began looking for …
George Foreman Family-Sized Grill
I have always loved our George Foreman grills; I’ve never had a problem or any complaints about them, and the family-sized grill with bun warmer is no exception!
First of all, it’s a great deal - only about $35 at K-mart, unless you catch it on sale; I think I …
Home Depot Reusable Bag
It appears that the latest trend in being earth friendly is using these reusable bags that are available at almost all major retailers. I have to admit that I’ve purchased more than enough of these bags, but I haven’t found one I actually liked.
Then I went into Home …
Febreeze Fabric Refresher
While spring brings with it thoughts of nice flowers and pleasant aromas, sometimes it also brings out some pretty foul odours also. In my house, where the garbage collection is bi-weekly and we have a very volatile cat with its own unique (but known to all kitties everwhere) scent, …
Mr. Muscle Mold and Mildew Killer
I was ranting to my mother about the mildew in our shower curtain when she recommended Mr. Muscle Mold and Mildew Killer. I was skeptical at first because I was so used to cleaning the comfort room and bath in our house the conventional …
De Longhi WR 30 Electric waffle maker 650 watt
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 …
Martha Stewart Clean Toilet Bowl Cleaner
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 …
Thermos Iso-Container
Trying to save money has led me to begin bringing my lunch to work every day, not just a few times a week. I try to make it interesting, and alternate leftovers, sandwiches and soup so I don’t get bored, and I also pack a variety of more or …
Coleman Elite Double-High Air Bed with Built-In Electric Pump
I recently moved into an unfurnished apartment after staying with relatives for a few months. I had no furniture and needed a bed due to having back problems from trying to sleep on the floor. I wanted a raised air mattress that I could use every day like a …
Cusinart toaster
My friend Cherry said to me “But a toaster is a toaster!”.. I laughed and said to her choosing a new toaster was really important to me. Anyway Cherry decided to join me and look at the Electrical stores on the Internet. I have been using the Internet shops …
Xtra Pine Disinfectant and Cleaner
I love cleaners that smell good. Among my favorite cleaning smells is the smell of Pine Sol. However as most people know Pine Sol can be relatively expensive. It is for this reason that I switched to Extra Pine Cleaner. It is a $1.50 at my local Fred’s discount …
Jersey Knit Sheets
I just bought the most comfortable bed sheets I’ve ever owned. I’ve always been very traditional with my bedding; cotton in the summer, flannel in the winter. But now I’ve found a wonderful in between ‘ jersey knit sheets. And they’re so affordable.
You crawl into bed and feel like …
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