We have camp fires both when we are camping and at home in our back yard. Often we run into the problem of our wood being damp and when this happens, it’s nearly impossible to get a fire going. Last year we were camping in the woods …

This is the first time my mother and I buy the Fushan brand of incense joss sticks. We choose the Fushan’s New Sandalwood Incense Joss Stick. My mother is attracted by the bright yellow plastic packaging. She happens to believe that yellow is her lucky color. …

Bathtubs get mold and mildew like crazy. I want to make sure that my tub and shower are as clean as possible and the means keeping the mold and mildew down as much as possible. That is why I decided to try Tilex Mold and Mildew Remover. I figured …

If you have a dog or cat around the home, you know that they can wreak havoc on your carpets and upholstery, particularly if they like lounging on your sofa or bed. Unfortunately, our “best friends” leave their own special odor behind. Urine and feces smells linger, …

Recently I found a perfect companion for my breakfast. I bought Prestige PCMFS Sandwich Maker which is a great product coming with an attractive price tag. I had to spend only Rs. 1036 (approax $20). I bought it online six months back. As far as sandwiches are concerned, it …

For some reason I will never understand my my mom decided that she needed to purchase a Swiffer Wet Jet a few days ago. The only reason that she supposedly bought this thing was because she needed a new mop. She replaces hers once a month and she got …

We just bought a new home and we ended up having an extra room for our guest. My husband wanted to buy an Aerobed for the room. I was against it because first of all they are a bit expensive. If you want to get a decent aerobed then …

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 …

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 …

The Sweepa One by As Seen On TV is totally useless. This is a broom unlike any other. Instead of the thin plastic threads, this broom has rubber ends. You sweep the ground or any surface with the rubber bristles. After seeing the presentation of how well this broom …

I got these at Walgreens for a little under two dollars. The assortment contains 25 sticks of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. When I’m trying a new brand of incense, I love assortments because I feel it gives me a better chance of finding something in there that I’ll like. …

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 recently tried the new Dual Action Disinfecting Wipes by Lysol. I have to say that I thought wipes were wipes but these are definitely different and better. They are in a very convenient pull out container which is just great. One of the things I like best about …

This is one of the more expensive glass and surface cleaners that I’ve come across, selling at almost four dollars for a sixteen ounce bottle. There are definitely cheaper cleaning solutions sold in supermarkets that offer more cleaning solution in a bigger bottle, but the main reason this cleaning …

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 …

It is getting harder to find my favorite dish washing/stain remover, SunLight dish washing Liquid. It has great cleaning properties and is the absolutely best for getting food, lipstick, etc out of clothes before washing. I’m the world’s worst at leaving lipstick in my pockets! I’ll …

This past Christmas we were given a Smith & Hawkins Amaryllis Bulb Kit. Having never grown anything like it, we were excited to watch a flower grow in the middle of winter. The kit we received included a nice burnt-red colored pot, a coco fiber disk, an …

I bought some Harbinger workout gloves 3 years ago. I have to say they are very good and I love them. They have lasted me this long and they are as good as new. I have used them to workout and lift weights.
The Harbinger gloves feel very comfortable on …

Some time back, we purchased the Farberware Special Select Toaster Oven. I, personally, had high hopes for the product, that it would give the desired-results. I’ll cut to the quick. We hated it and seldom used it. Finally, we put it up on Freecycle and gave …

I just recently started using Easy-Off Cooktop Cleaner and it has been amazing. I don’t have any complaints about it so far because it has helped out a lot when it comes to cleaning my stove top. I usually pay about 5 dollars for this cleaner. …

My husband Greg is a farmer and a wood logger. He works very hard and his jobs are often dirty. It’s not the kind of dirt that comes off with ordinary soap. Greg has tried a number of products but the skin on his hands was getting very dry …

I bought Pampered Chef Cutting Edge Apple Wedger at a Pampered Chef party, to replace my old “no-name” apple cutter & corer that had fallen apart. The apple wedger was $11.50, which is a bit expensive, but I figured it was probably worth the money since it was made …

What made me buy this machine was the feature of how easy it is to make good coffee using capsules. There are a lot of different flavors available and it is definitely very easy with no mess to clean up, I simply throw the used capsule away.
The machine …

Proctor Silex 17135 iron was very cheap; probably cheapest of the irons present at Walmart. Talking about it looks; Proctor Silex had reasonably good looks. I saw only one color at the shop. Most of the parts were white and gray parts added to the looks. The shape was …

Whenever I do cleaning around the house, it is particularly important for me to have something cuts through grease. I cook almost everyday and it is easy for the oven to become greasy as well as the stovetop. Because of this, I am always in search of the perfect …

I have this hobby of watching cooking show though I’m not a good cook nor hoping to be more knowledgeable but maybe because I’m a visual person. I love those colorful meals and fruits.
But I guess in those shows food is not the only thing that I crave in …

We purchased a KitchenAid Grill for a covered outdoor area. First off the grill looks impressive. I like the steel appearance, punctuated by a temperature thermometer in the middle of the hood. The grill once fitted feels very substantial. The hood is incredibly sturdy and …

I have been a long time fan of the company, Crabtree & Evelyn ever since I was in high school and blundered into the store at my local mall searching for some nice smelling hand lotion.
And around Christmas time, while I was on the hunt for some Christmas gifts …

I bought this new glue stick for my four year old son for several different reasons. After having some time to use this product for myself and then having the opportunity to watch him use it, it is a fantastic product.
A huge like for me was watching my …

Since I spend a good part of my time baking, I thought it might be fun to try the Betty Crocker Bake & Fill cake pan set. The Bake &Fill comes with a tall pan, a base pan, and an insert pan. This set can be used …

I wanted to give my stove a good scrub down. There were certain areas that had dirt and grease stuck on it. I wanted my stove to shine and be clear of the grime. I knew I was going to need some real scrubbing power and searched for the …

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 …

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 don’t often buy disinfectant spray. I have purchased it a few times from the dollar store, but though that it was way too strong and overwhelming. I decided to stop being cheap and go for a quality disinfectant spray. I always wanted to try the Lysol Disinfectant spray …

Whenever I take a shower I like to be able to feel the full experience of the body wash I am using. I like to try to buy body sponges and puffs that help me get the right lather, no matter what body wash I use. I have …

Some of you may have heard of Borax. It’s a laundry additive that has been around since the 50’s. I came across it a few years ago while watching “How Clean is Your House”. They used it to clean anywhere from bathtubs to clothes. I used it and loved …

I bought the Dyson DC25 “the Ball” upright vacuum about 4 months ago.
It is a really great vacuum.
Pros:
I works great. It does not loose suction. I think it is amazing on carpet. The first time I used it on my bedroom floor, the carpet looked clean and I was …

Having cream colored carpets is great but keeping them clean is another matter and that is why I decided to buy a carpet washer. After looking on the Amazon website it seemed that the Vax Rapide Ultra was as good a choice as any. This carpet cleaner from Vax …

A few months ago, after running out of detergent at home, I decided to buy Skip powder detergent to give it a try. I have seen the TV commercials of this brand many times, but I still hadn’t decided to try it.
The first good thing that I noticed is …

Last summer we decided to purchase a pool for the back yard. We looked into getting an above ground pool installed, and the price was way too high for our budget. We still wanted somewhere for the kids and us to be able to swim and …

I have seen around at a few stores that they are starting to encourage the use of recyclable grocery bags over the usual paper or plastic. I think that this is an excellent idea as it saves so many trees and will keep the earth green. I decided I …

We live in a mobile home that has propane heating. Due to having what is called ‘close quartered heating’ our air gets very dry in our home and I suffer from sinus and nasal congestion that gives me headaches. My Pharmacist suggested I get a humidifier to help with …

I have a lot of company Zepter kitchen equipment and so happy about it. I would give a few tips about Zepter pots. I have 4 pots and one frying-pan. Pots are really great and have perfect thermometers on covers. I used before Berghoff pots, but thermometers are so …

One day while shopping at costco, i came a across a three pack of Lysol disinfecting wipes. There were three containers, 80 wipes in each, for 12 dollars. I thought of all the times I find myself wetting paper towels and rags to clean something and then having to …

My new Black & Decker Toaster Oven is the best one that I have ever used. I have always loved the convenience of a toaster oven but this one goes the extra mile. It is not very big but still has plenty of room on the inside. It has …

I seems no matter how hard I try I manage to cut myself once a week on something. Whether it is stepping on a misshapen rock outside, or an accidental slip when cutting vegetables making dinner.
One thing I learned early on in life was it is important to keep …

I am very impressed with First Force’s LIMAX. What a great product to use. I noticed a difference the very first time I used it on my kitchen sink, and I can not wait to try it in the bathroom.
I bought LIMAX for $1.00 at Family Foods …

I’ve always avoided Jig Saws whenever possible, in part due to the extreme vibration and fatigue, but I actually like this Buffalo Tools version. Now, I want to mention that Buffalo Tools is not a widely known brand. I’m always a bit skeptical when …

I have the coolest alarm clock ever. I had been using a basic alarm/radio combo with a large green display, but it finally stopped working, so I had to purchase a new alarm clock. I bought a Timex Nature Sound Alarm, with a soothing sleep setting where you can enjoy …