Our kettle was getting old. It still worked, but the limescale was growing limescale, and the thought of drinking water from there was just getting too disgusting. Rather than using limescale remover (in other words putting chemicals in our kettle, which is equally disgusting in my opinion!) …

My previous faucet started having all kinds of problems so I started to look for a replacement. After a few considerations I decided to purchase the Pfister 133-10SS. I certainly don’t regret the purchase, this thing is perfect! I found this particular one on Amazon, which …

I purchased this over a year ago and I really love it. I purchased it from Amazon.com and at the time I paid 24 dollars for it. This may seem expensive for a towel holder but it’s so much better than any other that I have found. …

I bought the Bissell Powerforce Bagless Easy Empty Dirt Container with Washable Filters Vacuum Cleaner with high hopes. I liked that it was bagless because I did not want to have to keep buying bags and the bag process can be pretty filthy. It looked easy at …

Ok I admit I really like ice cream, I am 55 and I have always liked ice cream since I was a kid. My mother didn’t like sweet food so when I was younger I always thought that I would like sweet food less when I grew older but …

Royal Doulton Carmina dishes are a bright yellow pattern with various designs all in the same family of lemon trees and olives.
One of the things I like about this set, which was given to me as a gift for my anniversary is that not every dish is the same.
Some …

I bought this Slant Fin portable heater in 2007 from CompactAppliance.com. I have bought a few different kinds of portable heaters over the years and this was my first Slant Fin heater. I was doing my shopping via the internet when I found this heater. I was drawn to …

A long black plastic tray with a clear plastic lid, this simple container holds 72 tiny peat pellets that expand to better than triple their size when warm water is added. A great initial greenhouse that can sit easily on a countertop, it is used to start seeds early …

I am the proud owner of a Presto Pizzazz Revolving Pizza Oven and I love it! I use my pizza oven quite often. It makes delicious pizza every time.
Right from the beginning I realized that my Presto Pizzazz Pizza oven is very simple to use, and I love simple …

One useful kitchen gadget that I own is the Kyowa Sandwich Maker. The sandwich maker is a grill-like contraption that heats the sandwich evenly while sealing all four sides of the bread. This assures me that the contents of the sandwich will not spill out in between two slices …

The Novi Tech paper shredder is a small paper shredder intended for use by a home user, not an office. I found this product at Target and I paid about $30 for it. I’ve been using it for a long time, and the motor has not died, …

In every home renovation store, there are always a multitude of brands and shades of paint. It can be frustrating to find just the right colour for your project. Lately, I have been using Ralph Lauren paint, which I purchase at Home Depot, and have been very happy with its …

The Dyson DC14 vacuum cleaner is a cleaning device that I cannot live without. I do not understand how I managed to clean our floors in our house before acquiring this machine. This is the one luxury item we allowed ourselves when our tax return came in …

When it comes to sewing machine I believe there has not been any other brand that has won my respect but Singer. Singer is my mother’s sewing machine brand. It is also my eldest sister’s brand and mine as well. I have this old manual Singer Sewing Machine …

If one would ask me what household chore I hate doing the most, it would be cleaning the toilet, especially the toilet bowl. I hate cleaning the toilet bowl for so many reasons. First, because for me it is the dirtiest part of the house. Second, a lot of …

Close up Active gel one more fine product by Hindustan Unilever limited. I had been using close-up quite some time and when I saw this new product from them I was tempted to try it. The menthol chill flavor was the twist and the new thing about the toothpaste …

About a month or two ago, I bought three boxes of the DG Value Aluminum Foil. I love shopping at the Dollar General for good deals, but I never had bought their aluminum foil before. I knew I was running low at home on it, so I decided to …

The Sta-Rite Pool Heater has proven to be a fantastic cost effective pool heater in all the time I have used it. When we purchased, everyone kept saying how great this heater was, but it is only after personally using it, I can actually agree. This electronically …

On a recent trip to town I stopped over at Harris Scarfe to check out their Manchester Sale. It was there that I saw the Elysian 1000 Thread Count Sheet Sets. What makes these sheets so special is that they are 100% cotton and the 1000 thread count ensure …

We are using this GEA Water Dispenser almost ten years already. Great product! In the beginning, we bought this GEA Water Dispenser because they were the first one that offer anti water leaking water dispenser at that time. And since we had the leaking water from our old water …

This is one product sold under the Great Value name at Walmart that isn’t such a great value. The reason I say that is because the product made by Walmart just doesn’t work as well as the product it’s designed after and is intended to serve as replacement for …

I bought a bottle of The Grime Fighter All Purpose Cleaner for $10 online, weighing 32 oz from BabyOrganics. Here is my review.
This product was made to help clean the house - it can be used to clean almost any type of surface, including glasses, sinks, tiles, toilets …

Since I have no access to Body Shop’s Home Fragrance Oils, I decided to purchase air freshener spray. I stopped at one of the local stores which sells imported products. Of all the fragrance that were available, I picked “Lavender and Chamomile”. I really thought that this is a good …

Let’s face it, a lot of us aren’t eating proper breakfast and a lot of us aren’t eating any. I suggest you go out and pickup the Toastmaster TWB4 Belgian Waffle Maker. It can make you a waffle to eat in your car while driving to work or school. …

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 …

About a year ago, I had a desk job and sometimes the office was always so hot and humid because my coworkers complained if the air was turned up too much and it got a little chilly. We could never find a good temperature to keep the thermostat at …

The Soleus Air Oscillating Ceramic Tower Heater seemed like a great purchase at first. For twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents, I got a compact yet attractively designed oscillating heater that had features on it that I liked. First of all, since it had an oscillating function, I enjoyed the …

While packing and shopping for college, I needed a device that would effectively store well and keep my room floor extra clean and free of debris. Looking around, I spied the Dirt Devil Scorpion Hand Stik. Observing the model, it was a convenient size and could transform into a …

This item is a definite must have for any parent that has a baby. The scent is so soft and pleasant, you’ll find yourself constantly smelling your baby’s clothes. It is an all natural cleaner with no harsh chemicals, so you will not have to worry about anything irritating …

I saw this while walking around Fred’s discount store for only $2 for the bottle. I tend to like 409 cleaners for light messes and for greasy messes like my stove. I decided to buy it and here is how using 409 and a scotch brite scrubbing pad worked to …

When my mom and dad married 25 years ago, they were able to have their own appliances when they move in together. I was a witness on the durability of a Standard Gas Stove. It was with us for years and it was more than 10 years that we …

I use these pans a lot for baking. They really do come in handy. If I’m baking something that I am going to take somewhere like to a party and I don’t want to keep up with kitchenware these are perfect. I also use …

Times are hard, and smoking is expensive. Lets just get that out of the way now. As obvious as that statement is, it is something which many people don’t think that they can do anything about. Well, you could quit, but lets face it, for many of us, that …

I can’t even remember how many times I’ve attempted to serve hot microwaveable dips and kept having to reheat them throughout the night because they cool down so fast. I’ve even tried to use my own double boiler type of method to see if they stay heated longer …

I was in the market to a new microwave after my previous one stopped working and I decided to make this purchase. A friend has the same one and she recommended purchasing it so I decided to give it a try. I purchased it from Wal-Mart and I …

After purchasing a Dirt devil bagless turbo vacuem it soon became apparent I would have to find a way to clean the filter.
I tried many different ways, but following is the best I have found.
I take my vacuem outside and remove the filter and empty the container for the …

Anita’s Glow in the Dark All-Purpose Decorative Craft Paint from the new Hobby Lobby in Somerset, Kentucky about two weeks ago. It was $1.27 plus tax for two ounces. It comes in a plastic squeeze type bottle, which is very handy when using this type of paint.
I purchased …

My kids love anything sweet. This means candies, chocolates and yummy desserts. Waffles is one of them but I had no idea at all how to make them. I looked at the internet to see if I could find a suitable recipe and I found many. The problem was …

This is a 20 oz bottle of starch that is used to iron clothes. It is a white bottle with a blue cap. There’s a picture of a dress shirt and an iron on the front. It claims to make ironing easier. The bottle has some helpful ironing tips …

Refrigerators were once considered a luxury when I was young, but now they are a necessity in India specially in summers when temperature can be as high as 40 degree Celsius. We normally take lunch packs that are cooked in the morning and some …

We have a Sears HE energy efficient washer from Kenmore. The Average HE washer uses about one third less water than the average top loading washer. I have had this washer for just over three years, the lenght of time that I have been in this home.
The Sears Kenmore …

Bleach has always been and will always be an important cleaning agent in my house. I love using bleach in both my kitchen and bathroom, because it is guaranteed to disinfect. I have never been too picky about the type of bleach I used until recently. I needed some …

We have been using Preethi Mixer Grinder for so long. This is perfectly suitable for Indian style of cooking . It has three strong steel jars, one for the wet grinding,one for dry grinding and one small jar for chutneys and masalas. Its quality is also good. As it …

These knives are made of all steel which is why I wanted to use them in the first place. I think steel knives work the best and this set is no exception. You’ll enjoy using these knives because they get the job done with ease and precise …

I received my 6 qt. Lodge Color Series Dutch Oven as a gift from my husband for Christmas this year. I have wanted a dutch oven for several years now, but had never plunked down the money to buy myself one. So, while some women might take offense to …

I have two dogs that have short hair, and they only shed mildly maybe for a couple weeks every year and then they are done and I don’t find little dog hairs anywhere the rest of the time, and that’s been great because I’ve never had to worry about …

Although It is generally known that vinegar is an excellent cleaner solution most people are still reluctant to use it for this purpose even though it has not only been used for centuries but it is in fact one of the main ingredients in all commercial cleaners. So this is …

My husband and I like to entertain a lot during the autumn months when it is cool and breezy. We have purchased several items from Pier One Imports in the past and one specific thing that I like to buy at Pier One Imports is their Tea Light candles. …

I feel the Philips On tap Water purifier WP3811 has been an excellent household product, being effective, efficient as well as bring my family and I convenience. This is especially so as it provides a running source of pure water, which is priceless for those times when you …

I have been using Dap 18230 Kwik Foam Sealant for a while and I have had a great experience with this product. This product is sold in a 12 oz spray can and I usually pay 10 dollars per can. Dap 18230 has an easy to use …