Winter gets cold up here and a source of supplemental heat is needed. I have burnt out many cheap resistance wire type heaters and finally bought a Noma oil-filled rad. This little puppy gives off far more heat that the fan forced ones, without the noise. Granted, you have …

Sometimes around the house things get dusty and then you have to be able to wipe them down. And of course the more powerful the product is the better since sometimes some of us let things get dustier than others. Wood needs regular care and maintenance to retain its …

There is no doubt that part of the American past time and hobby is to have outdoor parties, including barbecue parties. Who wouldn’t want the idea, when this is the best way to enjoy and spend your time with your family and friends, right?
Recently, I broke my antique barbecue grills …

Move over big George, there’s a new champ in town. The Black & Decker GR100 Family Size Griddle is quite possible the best kitchen accessory since the stand mixer. When they say family size, they mean it. You can grill an entire meal at once.
Definitely comes in handy …

In my attempt to help the environment, I decided to give this product, Green Works Natural Bathroom Cleaner, a try. It does come from Clorox, so I figured it had to be good since Clorox is pretty reliable. However, I’m not at all convinced about this cleaning …

I really like Mr. Clean products. The magic erasers are my favorite. I also like Mr. Clean wipes. The container is much easier to use than other brands. It has a large opening and the wipes are easier to get out. They don’t seem …

Dawn has released a new dish washing liquid that contains hand renewal with OLAY beauty. I clean several loads of dishes each day and was looking for one that would not dry my hands out as badly. So far, I am very pleased with this dish washing …

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 …

It is almost time to start thinking about holiday cooking. Some may not realize how soon others of us begin our Christmas cooking. I like to start my cookies and cupcakes right after thanksgiving. I get them in to tins and then I seal them. By the time Christmas …

I love Charmin. And as the commercial used to state, it really is “squeezably soft.” I have tried some of the other brands, either way cheaper or about the same price and Charmin beats them all in softness.
It is very strong and does not cause irritation or …

These pillows are the softer I ever slept on (but not all I bought and I will tell you later on!). What I like uppermost, there is no —“ and I mean NO —“ odor that disturbs me very annoyingly with majority of smelly new bought pillows; so much …

One of the best purchases I have ever made is my Showtime Rotisserie & BBQ oven by Ronco. I had seen the infomercials several times and heard co-workers rave about theirs before I finally decided to try it. Afterall, everything advertized on TV is made to seem just …

When we purchased our home in 2003, the appliances were included. This included a Kenmore Coldspot refrigerator (model #10659299994) that was sold by Sears and manufactured in 2001. After almost four years of using this refrigerator, I have some definite opinions on it.
First, I absolutely love the in-door water …

To go green is what one can do to address climate change. Our family takes part in this timely campaign by using Philips Essential Energy Saver 8W ES E27, a bulb which we alternately use with CFC. How does our simple initiative can help our planet? Less energy consumption …

I wouldn’t say I’m a messy or sloppy person, or lazy, but I have to say that the thing I just try to avoid doing if at all possible is cleaning my toilet and bathtub, or the bathroom in general. There’s just something icky about it, and no amount …

I owned a crappy canister steam cleaner for a long time before I decided to get the Hoover F5914-900 Steam Vac Upright. Whenever I shampooed my carpets with my old steam cleaner I had to constantly pull on the hose to drag the tank closer as I cleaned. In …

We spend a lot of our life between sheets, even if unconscious a lot of the time, so it’s a good idea to have bedding which makes you feel comfortable and rested. A recent bedroom refurbishment gave me the opportunity to upgrade my sheets and I moved up from …

I got a really good deal on Tide Stain Release when Target put it on sale and I had a couple of coupons for it. My daughters always ruin their clothing by spilling because they are so little, and I feel like they are destroying their clothing faster than …

I needed to create a display board for the fair I will be selling my greeting cards at next Saturday. I have limited table space and wanted to come up with a good way to utilize the floor space for display so as to not take up table space. …

I think All Detergent is great. I have never had a problem with All. The All Detergent always takes out the tough stains out of my clothes and really helps me get things going. I really do like this All Detergent also because I think the bottle looks really …

When Cascade came out with the all in one dishwasher detergent pacs, I decided to give them a try. The pacs are smalls bags that have the detergent already measured out and you just drop the bag into the dishwasher and start the cycle. I purchased the pacs at …

I recently stumbled upon this wonderful product when I was making Christmas presents and needed a solid waterproof top. I made coasters out of ceramic tile and in order for them to be functional they needed to be waterproof and somewhat dent/scratch resistant. I looked up many …

I needed a good all-purpose cleaner that I could use on countertops, glass, tables etc. Someone I knew liked the Greening the Cleaning products so I decided to give it a try. I paid $4 for a 32 oz bottle. The label says that you can …

I purchased the Allsop Wheel Easy Wheelbarrow a couple years ago for a couple of reasons. First, I needed some way of hauling my leaves and grass clippings to the curb without a lot of backbreaking work. And, I have a limited amount of space in my shed so …

I admit, as a consumer I had reservations about purchasing environmentally friendly products to clean my home. It is not that I do not want to make eco-friendly decisions, but I always assumed their “gentle” nature would not clean as well, and usually these products are more expensive. …

I don’t like to spend a lot on trash bags, so I have never really been the Hefty type of girl. However, I have had plenty experience with them and their trash bags are superior. I don’t personally purchase them, and when I moved out of my mother’s home …

I wanted a new stainless steel garbage can for my kitchen after we remodeled it and replaced the old appliances with stainless steel ones. My old garbage can was made of blue plastic and was more than a few years old. It accumulated stains that had been absorbed into …

Oh boy, I have a thing for cooking in the kitchen and my wife loves me for it. I think I spend most of my time in the kitchen and most of my free money on kitchen ware. One of the newest things that I purchased was the Waring …

I have a very busy routine schedule everyday, coping with so many work activities in the office at the same time attending to the networking business I joined. But amidst my busy schedule, I am very determined to keep myself healthy to stay away from getting ill. One of …

I am one of those people who really don’t like doing the dishes. I have never liked it since I was a kid. I guess, now you’ll say, who the he** likes doing the dishes! I agree but I have really sensitive skin, my sister says that my skin …

Installed in 2006, this Genie garage door opener comes with registered name brand, Intellicode remote control and Series II Electronics. Other than the upside down foreign language manual, the instructions are dynamic, so they must already know that dummies like me will be reading it.
Immediate confidence is established when …

Granted, I’m capable in the wood working arts, and I can turn out some fairly decent pieces that you’d think were purchased from a department store or a lawn and garden outlet. But in this case, we needed something right then and there. Specifically, we wanted a …

Name of Product: Home Essentials Six-in-One Cake Plate
Description:
A beautifully handcrafted crystal clear glass plate with a cover that can also work as a punch bowl. It is 12 inches in diameter.
Cost of the Product: ranges from $18 to $25
How I got this product: I have a friend whose 3 year …

I purchased this candle from the Dollar Tree for a dollar, and it’s one of my favorite scented candles that I’ve purchased from there, right up there with the ocean breeze and fresh rain scented candles. Eight small candles come in a pack, and when I say small, I …

I have been using Shout products for years, and the stain remover is my favorite. It works great at removing those stubborn stains. I have a 10 year old boy, and he comes home with stains on his clothes just about every day. Usually it’s grass stains, …

I went on a one day cake pop course recently and really enjoyed making them, the problem was that when I got home I just couldn’t shape them properly.  I happened to be on the website of my favourite cookware brand, NordicWare, when I spotted a Cake Pop Kit …

Sometimes I think that dusting is just a job God makes us do so we learn a little humility and the joy of keeping your possessions clean and well kept. Because it seems like it’s a never-ending job, and I hate it. I can dust one day and turn …

I have always wanted a breadmaker as friends of mine had one that made beautiful bread. So for my birthday my partner got me a Sunbeam one. Well I think in the four months that I have had it I have had a fifty percent success rate which makes …

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 guess having a nice pair of sheets is important if you like to stay in the bed but when it comes to me it’s all about quality. I love to sleep on a nice paid of sheets and I think that the ScentSation Charmeuse Satin Sheets are a …

I’ve been using Joy Dishwashing Liquid for years now and I find it a really big help when it comes to dish-washing. I hate to see stains, greases, or any form of leftovers in my pots, pans and plates. That’s why I never use any brand …

Now that winter is here I have pulled down several sweaters and two of them are a great fit but as I was putting one on I noticed that it was very faded and instead of black it was a more of a charcoal grey. I was going …

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. …

About two years ago, our family got a sodastream soda maker for free as our gift from a water company for letting them give a demonstration in our home. We received not only the free Sodastream, but also a free sample pack of six of their soda flavors. …

I do the majority of the hovering for a relative of mine who has bought herself this lightweight vacuum cleaner from Oreck and it really is a delight to use compared to my old Henry cleaner. First of all, I like the simple design with a chunky base, …

The first hair straighteners I used were not smooth irons like this one but had a plastic brush and I felt it was ruining my hair my pulling on it too much, so I invested in these nice smooth straightening irons from Babyliss. My hair is very thick …

In the previous house that I lived in, we had three rooms which had hardwood floors. We used to purchase this cleaning solution because it did a superb job of cleaning away dust, dirt and pretty much whatever landed on or was tracked in on the floors. With relatively …

When I’m hosting dinner parties, I like to bring out my libbey glass bakeware because the one thing I’ve learned in terms of cooking and baking is presentation. I always do my best to make my food visually pleasing, and my Libbey glass bakeware helps with that.
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Home Trends is a brand made by Wal-Mart, as nearly every one already knows. I never question the exceptional value of Home trends brand, equate, or any thing made and sold by Wal-Mart. I am not embarrassed to admit that a search of my home would reveal a lotta …