Housewares Reviews
Furi Coppertail 3-Piece East/West Bamboo Knife Set
I have been trying out different knives in my kitchen for awhile now. I bought some Henkels, Sabatiers and some Cuisinarts. They were good, but not as good as I’d hoped. I spend a good deal of time cooking and trying out new recipes so it’s important to …
Samsung DMR77 Dishwasher
After extensive kitchen renovations, a friend of mine bought all new Samsung appliances. I was looking forward to seeing the kitchen, so a few weeks ago I got the chance to visit. I was very impressed, and all of the stainless appliances were sleek, beautiful, and had clean, modern …
Farberware Classic
We have the great cookware set that we have been using for years. When my niece got married last year we went looking for the same brand name that we used in our home that lasts forever. We found a 17 pc set of Farberware Classic for …
Wilton Mini Ghost Pan
The Wilton Mini Ghost Pan is an aluminum Halloween-themed baking pan. Although sold separately, it’s part of a line of Halloween-themed baking pans that are all made by the Wilton company. The baking pan has six slots which can be filled with cake batter, brownie batter or even gelatin. …
Sunbeam Retractable Iron
I do a lot of ironing so having a good iron that I can depend on is very important to me. That is why I am very glad that I purchased the Sunbeam Iron with retractable cord. I love it’s soft grip handle. It is really comfortable especially when …
Food Club Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags
I was at the store last night and I realized I needed to pick up some trash bags. Since I was at a grocery store rather than Walmart, garbage bags were more expensive than I normally like to pay so I ended up deciding on the Food Club brand …
Drawstring Tall Kitchen Bags
Great Value Drawstring Tall Kitchen Bags are very durable and convenient. The yellow drawstrings allow to quickly tie up the full garbage bag, and it is easier to carry them to the dumpster holding them by the strings. The bags also have tear-resistant formula, so they do not easily …
Automatic Lighting system (Easy Lite ILS)
Since automatic lighting systems are generally expensive to acquire and install in South Africa, I decided to take on the task of acquiring one myself and appointing personnel myself to install the system custom made for my needs, and the best way for me to do this was to …
Bialetti Mukka Express Cappuccino Maker
I am so in love with my new Mukka Express cappuccino maker! This is an awesome product for latte-lovers everywhere. It’s cheaper than most other espresso makers, and it’s extremely convenient! I love it!
I kept hearing from my dad and all the advertisements that this novel little cappuccino maker …
Seventh Generation automatic dishwashing gel
I’m the type of person who is always looking for a more natural approach to things because I just feel it is a healthier way of life. Washing dishes is no exception. For awhile I used the ready packs of commercial detergent for my dishwasher and most …
Wilton baking gear
When I first started baking professionally, meaning I started making cakes for my friends and their friends and everybody else, I realized I needed a bakers gear in order to face the challenge.
Wilton has offered it to me.
I started by acquiring a muffin tray and cake trays and after …
Shop Norpro Mini Cheesecake Pan
When I saw this cheesecake pan I thought it would be perfect to make miniature cheesecakes. I could make mini cheesecakes people would want to eat without being intimidated by a slice of cheesecake. Also, making the mini cheesecakes would be less cooking time.
I love how this pan was …
Essential Home Black Tree Floor Lamp
Essential Home Black Tree Floor Lamp is a great addition to my living room. It is very stylish. I especially like the sleek black design it has. It has three different little lamps with covers on it. That really adds to the overall look and style. It is different …
Glo Lemon dishwashing Liquid
A yellow colored dishwashing liquid that is easy to squeeze out of bottles. I have been using the same liquid for the past month. I thought of trying this liquid as I was unable to find my regular brand. Gives good suds but not in excess to wash …
Panasonic SRG06FG 3-Cup Automatic Rice Cooker
I used to disappoint my husband a lot when it comes to cooking rice. He used to call me very notorious when it comes to habitual burning of rice. We are both working so I have to do a lot of multitasking to cope with all the chores. As …
Electrolux Oxy3 ULTRA
Electrolux Oxy3 ULTRA is an excellent vacuum cleaner and does a great job of making my home spick and span. It is light in weight and easy to use and helps me finish the cleaning job very fast. The attachment for bare floor cleaning is larger than other machines, …
Presto Pizzazz Revolving Pizza Oven
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 …
KitchenAid Cook For The Cure Measuring Tool Set
Here is a another product that takes a part in the pride of pink. I love that kitchen aid is taking such an involvement in the fight against breast cancer. I am proud to own the pink products that show I am a part of supporting fighting for curing …
Norpo Microwave Rice Cooker
I got this rice cooker for my birthday. It has the same shape as a regular rice cooker, except it is completely plastic and is made only for cooking in the microwave. This is great because This means I can easily take it places, like to hotels or friends’ …
DIY Shower Head Cleaning
Because we have well water, hard water mineral deposits are a normal part of life. However, I am terrible about keeping my shower head clean until its too late. Usually, this is about the time that I start to lose water pressure. I recently had to clean it, so I …
Panasonic Personal Refrigerator Model NR-A303DP
My son wanted a refrigerator in his own room, and since his room is not so spacious, I decided to get him a personal refrigerator to save space. I went to a lot of appliance stores and saw different brands and models of personal refrigerators. The Panasonic Personal Refrigerator …
Exo dish wash bar
The dish was bar, which I use to clean all my utencils, does not only clean all the utensils; it also kills all the bacteria and makes my utensils very clean and shiny. The utensils cleaned using this dish wash bar gives also a very good smell and …
Oster Rice Cooker
Rice is an important staple in my household. I cook rice at least 3-4 times a week. The Oster Rice Cooker helps me cook rice without a problem. It has a large capacity (10 cups) and gives me confidence during gatherings knowing that I could cope with …
Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Shine daily shower cleaner
Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Shine is a daily shower cleaner that you are supposed to apply every time right after you have taken a shower. According to the directions, you should spray the product onto all wet surfaces, including shower curtain or door, and just leave it there. No scrubbing, …
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 …
DG Home Heavy Duty Batteries 1.5 Volts
Like everyone, I have plenty of electrics in my home. To keep a lot of them running, I need batteries. Though batteries are a necessity, I have never felt it is necessary to spend 5 or 6 dollars on them. When I was shopping around a local dollar store, …
Dawn Dish Detergent
Dawn dish detergent is touted for being one of the best detergents for getting grease out of the way. I do like this dish detergent very much. Dawn dish detergent bubbles up very nicely with very little help. It stays foamy the entire time you are doing the dishes …
Rug Doctor Steam Cleaner
I’d like to say that I’m a neat person. Okay, so not only am I neat, but I am freakishly neat. All my towels need to be folded the same way, and my books need to be on their shelves in alphabetical order. It’s a sickness. What can I …
Revere 1400 3 Quart SaucePan
I purchased this thing a few months ago and I’ll just say that I wasn’t very impressed with it. The quality is horrible in my opinion. It’s poorly made and I barely use it because it doesn’t work as well as I would have expected. I …
Dirt Devil Featherlite Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
When I saw the Dirt Devil Featherlite Bagless Vacuum cleaner in my nearby Walmart, I was very curious. When I read the features on the side of the box I was hooked.
As a person with many allergies who has a son with lots of allergies as well, I …
Sun Burst Clothes Detergent
Sometimes I attempt to save money by purchasing products that cost less. My reasoning is that just because a product costs more, doesn’t mean it does a better job. There are times when my thinking is right on, but when I bought Sun Burst Clothes Detergent, I was totally …
Hello Kitty Popcorn Popper
The Hello Kitty popcorn popper is a cute and fun addition to any house, or at least it is to mine. I got it for Christmas and didn’t think I would ever really use it because I tend to stick with microwave popcorn over anything else. I did manage …
Go Clean Microfiber Wash Mitts
Whenever I do my cleaning I usually use sponges, but sometimes get tired of those. Recently I have tried a few different scrubbers and cloths to use in the kitchen and bathroom. One item that I though worked pretty decently was the Go Clean Microfiber Wash Mitts. I saw …
Bissell Revolution Turbo Vacuum
Hands down, the Bissell Revolution Turbo is the best vacuum cleaner I have ever owned. When needing a new vacuum cleaner about six months ago, we just didn’t have the money to spend on the one I really wanted. The big name vacuum I wanted …
Whitmor Pop & Fold Laundry Sorter
I purchased this for my laundry room and it’s wonderful. I usually keep it in my laundry room but it several other different uses also. I found it at Wal-Mart a little over a year ago and I paid only 10 dollars for it. I don’t …
SnoBol Toilet Bowl Cleaner
I have been using SnoBol toilet bowl cleaner for a little over a year now, and I would say it’s a good product. Formulated to fight rust stains, it leaves the bowl sparkling white, and it not only cleans but also disinfects and deodorizes. You’ll need to be careful …
Downy Passion Fabric Conditioner
Downy Passion is the newest variant of Downy and it is my favorite. I have also already tried other brands but nothing beats Downy Passion for me. I cannot say it’s the best out of all the Downy variants but this is the one I like the most. I …
Voluspa Saijo Persimmon 2-wick tin Candle
This is summer luxury in a tin. Saijo Persimmon is part of Voluspa’s Maison Blanc (”White House”) line, which generally consists of the brand’s feminine and lighter scents. This particular scent definitely fits well with the others from the line. It is a beautiful, flirty scent that is perfect …
Scotch Moving and Storage Tape
I have used several other brands of tape and I would certainly have to say that this one works the best. The only criticism that I would have about this tape would be the price. I usually pay 5 dollars for it which is a bit higher …
2X Ultra Dreft Laundry Detergent
A couple of weeks back I noticed that my baby had a slight rash. I put lotion on it and hydrocortisone where she had been scratching herself. Well the lotion and the hydrocortisone didn’t do any good. I noticed the worst part was where she was sleeping on her …
Fisher Price - Precious Planet Bathtub Corner Cubby
I purchased this product because I was looking for something to hold the bath toys that seem to accumulate in the bottom of my bath tub. I have 2 babies that I take care of, and when bath time comes, they love to play with bath toys. …
Camry Mechanical Scale
I am trying my very best to lose a couple of pounds and get me back on track with my activities, both at work and for personal reasons. I was set out to buy a mechanical weighing scale when my mom and I have sent the Camry brand available …
The Bionaire BAP706 Air Cleaner and Ionizer
The Bionaire BAP706 air cleaner and ionizer is a rather useless machine. The guaranteed whisper quite machine turns into one of the loudest machines running in your house by the time the 90 day return policy for most stores is over. Well, that was what happened with …
Cuisinart CGG-200, 12,000-BTU Tabletop Gas Grill
I will be honest about something right up front. I have never really thought highly of table top grills. I always thought that a full grill was better. Now I see that I was mistaken on that assumption in more ways than I realized. You see we had planned …
Black and Decker Electric Grass Trimmer GH600
Until now, I’ve been using this Black and Decker Electric Grass Trimmer for more than three years already. And so far, I have no problem when it come to cutting the grass in the garden. This machine work well and somewhat fast as well. Since we don’t really have …
H2O Mop
I’ll admit it…. I was sold on this item after watching an infomercial about it. I’m normally one of these people that immediately changes the channel when an informercial comes on, but I was in the middle of one my many projects and had the television on in the …
Shower Power
I have tried many houshold products for cleaning and Shower Power available in grocery stores or retail stores like Walmart,is the only cleaner that has the stain cleaning power and works even on your white clothes.
It has a nice minty smell and I have used it for 14 years …
Kati Tea Brewing System
When I make a lovely tasteful relaxing cup of herbal tea using loose leaf blends I like to use the Kati Tea Brewing System, which is a lovely ceramic tumbler mug without a handle that comes with a stainless steel infuses and lid. I love to make herbal teas …
Sanyo Water JetPump PH-267A
We need to have water jet pump if we want to get good water from our house. The water that came from the government company is not really good enough. On top of that, if we are using the water from the shower, we can not get strong water. …
|