I went through a phase where I needed a carpet clean and I needed it fast. I had a few people come by and clean it for me but they didn’t do a great job of cleaning it. I was so upset because they charged $100 for my entire house. …

I’m trying to be “green” these days and started a compost pile in the corner of my yard. But, I found that I wasn’t using it as much as I should, so I purchased a Stainless Steel Compost Keeper from Target for about $60 bucks. I mainly bought this …

Three years ago, I found myself in need of a storage shed. We had purchased our house a year or so before and I was running out of places to keep things like rakes, shovels and even our lawn mower in or near the house.
I didn’t have a ton …

I purchase these lamps from Argos for £19.99. I’d always wanted a touch lamp, and these seemed really good value for the pair.
They look pretty good, atleast I think so. The base is cube shaped (as the description suggests) and a satin chrome. The shade is an off-white/cream colour …

White Swan is my paper towel of choice. I use it every day. Each roll contains 45 2-ply sheets which are really absorbent and thick enough for my needs.
Other paper towels are much thicker, arguably less resistant to tearing or moisture, but for the price of only …

I’ve been using Arm & Hammer liquid detergent for about six months now. I buy the Clean Burst scent because it smells like fresh linen. Other available scents of other products made my clothes smell musty once they came out of the dryer. I also prefer the liquid option …

If you read any of my other reviews you will know that I’m someone that’s always looking for ways to organize and make things a lot simpler. I was amazed when I found this beverage dispenser. I really love the overall concept. It makes it a …

Heat Stream 1000 is a small and powerful portable space heater. I have no idea who made it, but I am using one that was loaned to me when my furnace malfunctioned. Now that my furnace is working properly, I am still using this older model little heater to …

The Fellowes W11C shredder was given to me about six months ago by a friend. I use it quite frequently to shred up old school papers that my kids have brought home, as well any old male with any personal information on it that I am throwing out. Of …

My sister always tells me that you only need one good knife in your kitchen and it will work for everything you need it to work for. Right now in my kitchen, I have about five different knives and they are all pretty much useless for everything I use them …

The Hampton Beach brand WaveStation dispensing blender features a nozzle for dispensing any drinks mixed in this particular blender, rather than having to remove it and pour directly from it. It is almost as if this particular appliance was designed with partying college students or milkshake addicts in …

As a shoe collector, I have come across several kinds of shoes. From leather to plastic to suede to cloth, I think I have it all. And because shoes need maintenance, I have to make sure that I clean my shoes every now and then. Although I …

I’ve been looking at these aprons in the kitchen section of World Market for months, and finally decided to get one because I’m actually at the point where I need an apron. I’ve been cooking a lot for my boyfriend lately, and I’ve already ruined a couple of my …

We bought this air conditioner about 2 years ago my husband paid about 800 euros for it and I wasn’t really glad about it because we were just spending in that period like we had a wealth of money. I though that we didn’t need an air conditioner but …

Trash bags are very important in my home. I have never believed in putting trash straight into the can. This always leaves the trash can smelly and filthy. I like trash bags that are strong and long lasting, especially because I live in an apartment. This means my dumpster …

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 …

Lets face it. WE no longer live in a world with limitless resources. Therefore, consumers are becoming more incresingly aware of trying to not waste natural resources and to be aware of how much water and energy and things like this, we are utilizing on a daily basis. How …

My hose was laying all around in my yard and I wanted a way to eliminate some of the hassle that’s involved when using it. I purchased this cart for my hose and it’s wonderful. I purchased it from Lowe’s and at the time of purchase I …

With summer approaching, I was in the market for a patio set for our back deck. I was looking for something that was inexpensive and small. I didn’t want something that took up too much space, since I like to have part of the deck open so …

When we moved to our new place, I realized that it was small, really small. And since we moved here and that was two months ago, I had been planning to put a mirror in the dining area because I wanted to give it a semblance of a larger …

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 …

The Ott-Light is an awesome invention. There are many different forms of the light, including a make-up mirror, but I have the task light, which I use a reading light on my bedside table and also as a desk light. I really like the light that this …

What pushed me to buy an air purifier was the nasal congestion I experience almost at a daily rate. I had nothing to blame other than the AC unit, so I cleaned the filter as usual. The condition persisted and I was convinced that the air inside …

I like to try to keep my home smelling nice as often as possible. I like buying different air fresheners and seeing what they have to offer. I was quite shocked when I ran into an air freshener that was intriguing.
The Air Wick 100% Natural Propellant Rain Garden Air …

I have been a Tide user for years. May it be for a machine powder or a detergent powder, I am maintaining my loyalty to Tide. Lately however, I noticed something different about this product especially the detergent bar.
Since I need …

I have a dog, and with that dog comes tons of messes, that for what ever reason seem to be centered on my carpet. When I need to clean the carpet i like to use resolve carpet cleaner. the cleaner does a very good job of removings stains, and …

Having four (clumsy) children and an equally clumsy partner means I get through a lot of glasses in my house, at one time I’d buy the cheapest I could find for this reason but I quickly realised that even glassware can be more substantial if you’re willing to spend …

I so love Great Value’s Allergen Control Formula Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner for steam cleaning machines. This product worked great on my carpet.
This formula gave a new life to my carpet. I have 6 indoor cats and once in a while one of them happens to get …

When I have guest showing up to my house and I do not have a lot of time to clean, I take out my container of Seventh Generation Disinfecting Lemongrass and Thyme Wipes and wipe down all my hard surfaces and floors as quickly as possible with them. The …

For some reason that I do not fully understand, I seem to have the hardest time keeping my car sears clean. I have accumulated several stains on my seats so after having the seats recovered I wanted a way to help protect them from stains. My answer came in …

According to the USDA, men and women are supposed to be consuming approximately two cups of fruit a day and even more if they are very physically active. Since I know I don’t even come close to that amount, I decided it might be a good …

If you want to do some decent cooking at home, it is clear that you need good kitchen equipment to do so. I found this when I was living in various places before I bought my first house. Most had antiquated kitchen equipment and the oven and hob were …

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 …

For some odd reason my lawn seems to attract a ton of bugs, mosquitoes and many other insects. I’ve used several bug eliminators and I’ve et to find another that’s been as effective as the Dynatrap DT1200. If I could use one word …

I’m glad I found Green Works All Purpose Cleaner by Clorox. It has a nice light fresh scent and the packaging looks very appealing to the eye. It has a pretty daisy on it and the labels looks very Springtime like. I do not like to …

About 2 years ago I seen a Black And Decker drill at a tag-sale cheap, My other drill had been “Lost”. I figured it would last me 6 months, at least when I got it. So I use it for the first time, and even …

Windex Glass Cleaner is one of those cleaners that every household should have. Probably every American household does have Windex Glass Cleaner, and for the same reason that I use the product: it is great! My personal favorite characteristic of Windex Glass Cleaner is the smell: not too strong, …

As part of a useful selection of Xmas presents, my husband and I received some ecozone products - this review is for the much-needed ecozone bathroom cleaner and limescale remover. We needed the cleaning product primarily to remove some limescale build-up in out toilet. I had thought …

I just purchased a new pedestal fan after my second tower fan inexplicably stopped working. The Climate Keeper 16 inch Oscillating Pedestal Fan was quite a bargain at 18.00 USD, and turned out to be even more powerful than the costlier tower fans.
Living in a …

Several months ago, I was asked to get a new coffee machine for my workplace. I wanted to get a Kenwood, as I had heard a lot of reviews of it and all of them were generally good. However, I was a bit disappointed to find that the particular …

I can’t believe I actually got this little media player. This isn’t exactly a tablet, but it is a pretty neat hand held device. The Sony Dash is a small 7 inch hand held that has many capabilities. I personally would not consider this as a tablet as some …

The Sharp R-530E Microwave is fantastic. It is one of the best microwaves that I have ever owned. I bought mine several months ago when I needed to replace my old microwave and this one is so much better that I don’t know how I got along without it.
First …

I am now in love with my friend’s washer and dryer after spending some time at her house and having the pleasure (yes, pleasure) of doing laundry there. Although I do not need a new laundry set right now, I know which brand and model I am going to …

I like this kettle a lot! It has different temperature settings - you can heat up the water to either 40, 60, 80 or 100 degrees Celsius, which is really handy. Using the device is really easy too, you set the temperature with “set temperature” button (the red light …

It is handy, it is affordable, and yes, it is just plain old cool! L.L. Bean’s 2006 Personal Organizer is quite fantastic, if you ask me! I personally love my own large unit because it can hang in my closet or on a door frame beautifully and …

The first year that I cooked a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner by myself we had went to a friend�s house. Originally I was going to help Paul�s mom cook but when she called and said she was too sick to make it that meant I had to do …

My cutlery draw had been looking a little bare, with only a few knives and forks and a couple of modest spoons. I decided to get my self a cutlery set so that I didn’t have to wash up three times a day. I went to Tesco to see …

I have been through so many airbeds that it’s not even funny. I first used Walmart’s lower brand airbed, and found that it was quite comfortable. But later on, I realized that I wanted one of those beds that is actually raised off the floor. …

Last year we, (my husband and I), decided that it was finally time to replace our mattress once and for all! Our old one was very worn and most uncomfortable. It had large dips worn into each side which we would sink into making it very hard to get …