It seems that I can never have enough solar lights. I think part of it might be that I’m lazy, and I like lights that will turn on automatically so that I don’t have to go out and remember to light candles everywhere. Instant gratification is big with me …

I recently had been using some really cheap laundry detergent and was quite sick of the results I was getting. I needed something that was affordable, but didn’t want something that wouldn’t even clean my laundry. I was familiar wit Sun laundry detergent and knew it worked decently. I …

My family was always against chopping boards made of plastic, so when I was still living at home we always had wooden chopping boards. I remember my mother owned one plastic chopping board but nobody ever used it except me, and even when I did use it if any member …

I needed a lint roller and saw the Bounce Lint & Freshness Roller in the store and picked it up. I took it home and took the plastic wrapping off of it and used it. I will say it worked well and I will be using it over and …

I have three dogs, two cats, and a rabbit. Needless to say, we end up with a lot of pet hair. We needed a vacuum cleaner that could work hard and last. We ended up buying the Eureka Boss SmartVac Upright Vacuum. We normally bought …

When I returned to World Market to get more of the over cabinet towel bars that I love I decided to try this matching over cabinet hook. This over cabinet hook has the same finish, and being a smaller single hook I thought maybe could fit in more places. …

My wife and I have been making an effort to get our house organized whenever we have a free day (it’s a small house and we are finding we have too much stuff for it).
The other day, we were digging through some cupboards and came across our Black & …

The last time I was at Wal-Mart, I needed trash bags, and after checking out the aisle, I decided to try out their house brand. I decided to do this because I was tired of the ones we were using, which was the Glad brand ForceFlex Bags.
I didn’t really …

I have a lot of trees in my back yard and, because the previous homeowners didn’t take care of them or take the time to plan it so the trees weren’t so close together, they are overgrown into each other and full of dead branches.
Trimming the trees has always …

I don’t know if you require caffeine infusions in the morning to reach full functional capacity, but if you do I have the solution. Cuisinart Automatic Grind and Brew will get you hopping out of bed to retrieve that aromatic cup of Joe.
This coffee pot and grinder combination …

I just bought a Pyrex Bakeware 4-Quart Oblong clear baking dish and I love it! I’m just learning to cook so of course baking is one of the easier things to do when cooking. So I looked for the perfect dish to use for …

This stuff is perfect I love using it. When I buy it I usually purchase the package that contains 12. I love the fact that they are sold in the large package because they are a lot cheaper than purchasing them in smaller packages. The …

Like all cases of Murphy’s Law, in the coldest part of this northeast winter, our pellet stove, our main source of heat, decided to break down. While our house is only 860 square feet of living space, it is very poorly insulated, thus the inside temperature drops very …

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 …

When my daughter turned 13 in March she asked for a basic sponge cake, she’s not a fan of frosting or jammy fillings so I set about looking for a decent cake pan that I could use to make her something a bit more basic than usual.  I bought …

Using a fabric conditioner on your clothes before letting them dry is a very good practice because it makes the fabric softer and fragrance. Since I rarely wash my own clothes, I am not used to the brand my favorite laundry shop is using. But one time, I have …

I wanted to talk about the Weber Genesis E310 Stainless Steal Grill because it’s one of the best grills my family and I have ever owned. When It comes to grilling my family needs something good. We grill all through out the year. I know it may sound …

When I cant drive yet, I have very limited options for my husband’s birthday gift. The easiest place that is accessible by walking sells power tools. So knowing that power tools are greatly associated with men as house ware and kitchen gadgets are with women, I had no doubts …

Cleaning your dishes is simple when you have the right dishwashing partner. When you are simply cleaning the plates, it is no big deal. However, the challenge comes when you are getting rid of grease in your pantry or your casserole. We often think that detergent bar can take care …

We bought this vacuum after our expensive Kerby vacuum wore out. We were used to having a vacuum with bags, but we thought it might be better and more convenient to get a vacuum that was bagless. It seemed simple to just remove the canister and empty …

My house is about 2500 square feet. A lot of that is in tile and in linoleum. I was getting so worn out by just keeping the floors mopped and clean that it was really sad. I live on the ocean, in the Redwoods, and that didn’t help! My …

This air freshener spray actually surpassed my expectations and has become my new favorite air freshener to use around the house. I had tried others that claim to eliminate odors, but none have compared to this spray by Glade. For one thing, this product actually does seem …

I am in love with Senseo Coffee machine since the first time I used it. I did not find this kind of machine in the country where I lived before. I came from Asia, and when I moved to Europe, my husband introduced me to this great coffee machine. …

During the summer, I have a house full of day care kids. The kids always enjoy being outside, and we have a variety of back yard equipment and toys to keep them entertained. Along with our swing set, I wanted to get the kids a sand box …

When I first saw the commercial on TV for the Gyro Bowl, I knew I needed to have it in the house. I have young children in my care from the ages of 18 months to 2 years old. The kids have at least 1 snack a …

I love using non-stick cookware. In fact I don’t think I would ever want to cook on any other cookware as I have gotten 3o used to the ease of cooking on non-stick pans. But then not all non-stick cook wares are the same.
The non-sticks that I had …

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 …

I have had a big problem with creepy crawlers of all varieties during the summer months in and around our home since we moved here 4 years ago. There is a small stream srrounded by trees situated behind our house which I believe is a perfect breeding ground …

My boyfriend and I recently moved into a new apartment. Not only is this our first official apartment together, but it is also a first for us in terms of how nice and comfortable it is. For the first time we feel that we are not living in a …

The Keep It Green KIG40 is a great product in my opinion and it’s certainly done what I expected. I use this ice melter a lot during the winter months because sometimes we get a lot of ice and snow in this area. In my opinion the …

We were beginning to get water seepage around our bathroom sink so our local hardware store suggested we buy Mastercraft Silicone for Kitchen and Bath. Mastercraft is a trusted name in household repairs, and I was confident that this Silicone product would stop the problem we were having in …

It is a big deal to me if the meat I cooked is not perfectly tender because no matter how tasty the combination of my ingredients are, the dish will not turn out completely enjoyable once served on the table. I hate seeing my family not so …

Sometimes it’s hard to remember back before some wonder of our world was present. What did we do before cell phones? Before fax machines? Before Tefal Products?
I well remember iron skillets that were big, heavy, and hard to clean, or portable electric skills that were convenient …

The Bardwil Cobblestone Tablecloth comes in a number of sizes for tables of various lengths and dimensions. Naturally, the larger the size and the more material, the more expensive the tablecloth is going to be. The tablecloth that I bought was the one that was sixty by one hundred …

We bought a Starfrit 5 kg. Kitchen scale and it works well. It is quite useful, but it does not register the item’s weight unless it is in the attached metal bowl. This is okay most of the time, but it should have the option to just weigh objects …

These floor length drapes are a nice, simple and affordable item to bring some style to your house. They come in a range of colours, although I’ve found that most of the stock tends to be darker. The brown drapes are particularly nice to look at, hiding staining and …

Our family spends a lot of time camping during the summer. We have a trailer that we stay in, and also a tent for my son and his friends. The kids love sleeping in the tent, and when I saw this product I knew it would be perfect …

I needed some more room for dishes so I purchased this dish mat to use to dry dishes and I love using it. I use it mainly for cups and large pots and pans because considering that it’s completely flat it doesn’t work as well when drying plates. …

I sometimes have to eat on the go more often than I’d like. I work a full time job doing a lot of overtime, and I just don’t always feel like I have the time or even want to take the time in the morning to get a good …

My mother told me about Mr. Clean Magic Eraser when I told her about the rust stains in the porcelin tub we have. I didn’t believe her when she told me how well it worked. I reluctantly paid almost 3 bucks for a box that contained 2 erasers. When …

I have been a fan of pine sol ever since I was a young girl. I have always enjoyed the pine scent. I noticed that the price on pine sol has gone up tremendously and it costs a little more than I like to pay for any all purpose …

On a recent trip to town I popped in to Harris Scarfe to see their Manchester sale. It was there that I came across the Ramesses Supersoft Bamboo Cotton 400 Thread Count Sheet Set sheets. Bamboo cotton is softer than cotton as it also contains silk. The bamboo cotton …

Even though I didn’t have a particular craft project in mind I couldn’t resist purchasing the Style Six Airbrush set by Jakks Pacific. Lately I have been toying with the idea of wall stenciling and airbrush design and liked finding an inexpensive set to practice on.
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I have a large family so I need a laundry detergent that will really work. Over the years I have tried a great many different types of detergents both expensive and not. The more expensive detergents make great claims of doing more than the less expensive detergents. I sometimes …

I like having air fresheners around the house to keep it smelling welcoming and fresh. The Renuzit brand has a type of air freshener that (I think) resembles a lantern, and it is adjustable. Inside of it is a spongy, scented air freshener that releases itself after …

After receiving the Calphalon Garlic Press as a gift, the giver told me she had used many presses in her day and she found this to be not only the most reliable press, but the best one ever. She didn’t tell me much else, nor could I quantify what …

You know me I can talk about anything as long as it does me some type of service. I think I stay in the kitchen more than I stay in any other part of my house. I love to cook and when it comes to cooking, I love to …

After having a lot of fun and great dinner in any friends or family get together arranged in my house, what I immediately desire is to clear up. I mostly leave my house on my kids to clean but they are not allowed to enter in the kitchen since …

The free standing 30″,gas range, by Hotpoint,has many great qualities and the price is not too high! This range should cost about $599.99. Hotpoint has been around for so many years, you know you may count on this brand to be a good one. Model number RGB745WEHWW has many …

My husband loves popcorn. He is also a diabetic so our children tried to find a nutritious way for him to have popcorn. They went out on Father’s Day and came back with the Presto PopLite hot air popper.
The Presto PopLite hot air popper advertises …