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 …

When this Honda Eu 3000 Is was brought home by my husband I was not really interested in it. I was never really too interested with masculine gadgets like these. I thought they are for men only not something I should care about. My husband told me …

I wanted a nice rustic look in my living room, so I chose this all in one floor paint to grace the floor for $25.00 a gallon. This product is a primer and paint all in one can. And there were only two colors to choose from, steel grey …

When we moved into our condo two years ago, we were thrilled that it was a ready-to-live-in home that needed little to no repairs or improvements. Fresh paint on the walls, new carpet, and the only thing that bothered me was midlew in the grout in the bathroom. Otherwise …

I went to visit my parents two weeks ago and today I came home. My sister was home alone for all that time so I was kind a curious which new stuff she bought. The two of us always buy stuff which are on discounts and around our …

As water dispensers are for storage of potable water, so do rice dispensers in safekeeping grains of rice. Back in the days, the storage space designated for keeping rice was unsafe. Rice seemed to draw mice to that corner, no matter how tight the measures we implemented …

If you’re like me and keep multiple furred pets in your household, then you probably value the convenience and effectiveness of popping a dryer sheet of fabric softener into your mechanical dryer after washing your clothes to reduce static cling and override any lingering pet odors the laundry detergent …

We live in a condo and don’t have much of a patio to call our own. Our unit is in a building with four other units, and ours is upstairs. We have a killer balcony that goes along the entire side of the building, and it’s all ours, but …

Philips Lighting is known to be a good brand here in my country. They provide lighting products in the office, industry and even for household use. My family has been using this product for as long as I can remember. We may have tried other brands but we always …

I have used Ajax Cleanser since I was a child. My mother always had it in the house to use for scrubbing the tubs, sinks and toilets. Like many other things I picked my use of Ajax in my own home from her. I do not use it near …

I have been using All Small & Mighty Free Clear for several years. It is one of my preferred brands of laundry detergent because it works well for my needs.
My children have both had skin reactions to laundry detergents as babies. I gave All Small & Mighty Free …

I was recently in the market for a DeLonghi espresso machine, and after much research, it was down to three brands that I was interested in: DeLonghi, Saeco and Jura model. I ended up buying the DeLonghi. My biggest issue when choosing an espresso machine is the taste of …

*Before using this or any other “home remedy”, please check with your doctor that this is a safe method for you. As everyone is different.*
Yeast infections aren’t a pleasant topic and after getting my first one at the age of 20, I was mortified. It was what everyone had …

This is a kitchen cleaner which claims to kill 99.9% of germs, removes grease and grime in my kitchen. The product comes in a white plastic bottle with a green trigger gun. Refills are also available. What I like the most about this product is that it has a …

I wanted a crock-pot but I didn’t need anything really big because it is only me in the house. I only use the crock-pot once in a while anyway. I found a 3-quart crock-pot at Kmart that would work. It is the Rival 3 quart round crock-pot and it …

All Small and Mighty Free and Clear is a fantastic laundry detergent, and it comes in a great version for those who don’t like scented or dyed detergents.
All Small and Mighty is super concentrated, so it does three times the loads as compared to a non concentrated bottle …

My wife and I decided to finally make that spaghetti dinner we have been craving for a few days last night. And, we were lucky enough to have all the ingredients in our house already.
I had planned on making the spaghetti the way I usually do, on the stove. …

I bought this appliance about 3 years ago from best buy and it’s been a nightmare from start to finish. I moved into an apartment that had an inbuilt space for a combination fridge and freezer. It had to be very specific in its dimensions, in this case, 59cm x …

The Oster 10 speed blender 6640 was one of the most affordable blenders we were able to find when looking for a temporary blender because of a move. I have to say we have been pleasantly surprised with its effectiveness. We had another cheap blender before and it was …

For my company anniversary, I was gifted with the Hamilton Beach Single-Serve Blender. This is perfect for me, the person who loves convenience and things that don’t make a mess or are easy to clean.
This blender allows me to make one great serving of whatever I like, be …

I love using my Dawn Dishwashing Detergent! It eats up more grease on dishes than any detergent I have ever used. It really does clean your dishes much better. I love it because if grease were to spill into the sink or you need to drain …

I chose to purchase the iRobot 560 vacuuming robot over a month ago and I love the vacuum because it certainly makes cleaning a lot easier. This is a very expensive vacuum but in my opinion it’s well worth the price. I love the concept of …

The Fairy Freckles Studios Vintage Style Christmas Decorative Wall Clock cost me quite a bit of money as it was retailing for thirty dollars when I purchased it, but I don’t regret spending that amount of money on this wall clock one bit. The reason is simple: it’s one …

How many times, during the autumn or winter or during both seasons, have you come into the house with chilled or cold feet? Having chilled or cold feet is one of the most unpleasant things about living in a part of the world that grows cold come the autumn …

I don’t like dusting because it’s always a big hassle so I decided to purchase the Swiffer Duster because I wanted something to make dusting easier. The Swiffer Duster comes with a handle and three disposable dusters. I only paid 10 dollars for the Swiffer Duster and …

I purchased this snow removal tool a few months ago and I have really loved it. I mainly use it for removing snow from my car and it makes snow removal so much easier. I purchased this tool for 30 dollars which is a bit expensive but …

When I was a kid going to the laundry mat usually almost guaranteed great fun. New places to run around in clean tables, soda machines, the warm rhythmic sounds of dryers tumbling fresh smelling clothes. But after I grew up and had to lug all that heavy laundry around, spend …

Westinghouse is a name I have always trusted, so when I wanted to buy something that would light up a dark, but very little used space in the kitchen, I spent $10 on their Stick Up Bulb, figuring that it would be perfect since it would not be used …

I bought these trash bags because they were the cheapest. Most of the time Shoppers value is pretty good or at least decent but not these trash bags. These are the worst trash bags I have ever used.
We only use them in our bathroom now and empty it …

On a recent trip to town I stopped in on the Harris Scarfe Manchester sale and that’s where I saw the Ardor Mercer Stripe Quilt Cover Set. The good news is this quilt set which includes one quilt and two pillows usually costs $119.95 AUS but it was on …

This is a really neat, stylish microwave.
I purchased it because I wanted a stainless steel microwave in my kitchen, and not too big as it was going on a worktop (dimensions are H28 x D38 x W46) I saw some alternatives, but the thing that swung it for me …

I am always trying new products to do house cleaning. This stuff really comes in handy for cleaning several things throughout the house. I first tried this about a month ago and I have to say that it cleans very well. It gets the …

The Soundbest Homebasix Heater Fan cost me around fifteen dollars when I bought it a couple of years ago. I had more than a little bit of trouble with this space heater and that’s why I returned it and instead bought the Holmes OPP Small Heater Fan. The main …

Living in a small apartment in upper New York for some reason apartments get infested here in April,and October with ants. I have tried every spray known and nothing seems to work. All the sprays do is keep them away for maybe an hour or two while …

I installed these tile about two years ago and they’re wonderful. These are ceramic tile. The main reason why I decided to go with them was because they were much easier to installed compared to others. I purchased them from Lowe’s when I first installed them. …

I really was not looking to switch my laundry soap. I use Sun Laundry Soap that I get from a local grocery store and it was fine for me. However I was ogin to pick up more when I saw that Arm & Hammer was on sale as was …

I love this thing. I use it in my laundry room and I can say that it has been a wonderful addition. I use it to put a lot of my laundry supplies on so it really does come in handy. I purchased it from …

I purchased Murphy’s Oil Soap at the grocery store for $3.49 for a 32 oz. bottle. I needed something to clean the wood cabinets in the kitchen and the baseboards. I heard that Murphy’s Oil Soap does a good job and keeps the wood looking fresh as well as …

I had an overgrown area in my yard with weeds that no matter what I tried to do, the weeds kept coming back. Each time they grew back they seemed to get worse. I really didn’t know what to do and was actually considering filling in this …

We bought a king-size Serta Perfect Sleeper mattress last year to replace our Tempur-Pedic mattress in the master bedroom. I fell in love with it the first night I slept on it. I have a bad back and this bed helped me sleep better ever since. The mattress is …

I originally purchased this inflatable cot for camping, or for my son to use when he spent the night at his grand parents. The product is a combination of an air mattress and a cot, so essentially it’s like an air mattress that is raised off the …

My other Maytag lasted what seemed like a lifetime and I wanted another Maytag.
Although I like the refrigerator, it has some quirks. There are 2 spots in the of the refrigerator that have cold spots where things will freeze… I’ve set the inside temperature up 2 degrees and …

I have used Jack La Lanne’s power juice for the past few years. In that time I have had to buy it three times. Each time the price ranged - the most recent one was about $100 at walmart. I have seen price listings for as low as $70 online …

I found myself getting real tired of using my old worn out banged up pots and pans. I had to replace them. There were so many different sets to choose from, but I finally decided on the Tramontina 8 piece eco-friendly cookware set. This set was the one that …

I know that it might sound a little crazy that I’m actually talking about toilet paper. But to be honest with you I wanted to break down this whole toilet paper situation. I have seen tons of commercials on this tissue to the point where I finally got sold …

The reviewer who expressed her satisfaction with The Works Toilet Bowl Cleaner is indeed correct: it will remove just about anything from your toilet, with minimal labor.
I’ve used this product for several years, but we are finishing the last bottle this month and looking for a SAFER cleaning product. …

I purchased this closet organizer at Wallmart on clearance for $7.00. I bought it for my daughters’ closet in hopes that she would feel more compelled to dress herself everyday if we layed an outfit out on each shelf for each day of the school week. Assembly is pretty …

Guests are expected within the hour and the smell emitting from the bathroom would cause a dormouse to run and hide. During such desperate times, homeowners will go to nearly any length to quench the smell. From spraying an entire bottle of Febreeze, to hanging a dozen car fresheners, …

The product that saves me time in the kitchen and is very easy to use (and to clean) is the Baker’s Roller by Pampered Chef. The Baker’s Roll is a plastic utensil with a roller on each end. (Picture this product in your mind - it is …