I absolutely hate bugs. It does not matter how big or small they are, whether they crawl or fly, I hate the idea of seeing them especially in my house. My house is adjacent to a large field that is home to various rodents. Most of the …

Even though I do not have a pet, I learned first hand how important it is to have a vacuum that is specifically designed to get rid of pet hair. I had no idea until last weekend that some vacuums are designed for pet hair. Last week, my husband …

Alberta was extremely hot for a few days this summer. I didn’r have air-conditioning in my house. So, it was getting very hot in the house, becoming unbearable.
I had to rush out to Calgary and look for a fan. I dropped in at The Canadian Tire …

My room has poor indoor ventilation. Located at the rear end of the house, it happens to be sandwiched between two tall and concrete houses reaching 4 or more stories above. An A/C unit cools down the humid place. Now the current state of ventilation swings …

The Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Fan is in my opinion the best plug in room refreshener on the market! The fan really does disperse the scent throughout the room better than other outlet plug ins. I have two large dogs and their odors are definately noticeable. I have bought …

When it comes to Laundry I normally stick with powder detergents because I feel that they are more cost effective and clean just as well as liquid detergents while being less messy.
But, this time around when my husband went to the store to get the groceries he picked up …

I had an electric waffle maker for years, until it had to make way for a more useful kitchen item - after being relegated to one of the cupboards it was just too much hassle to keep taking it in and out so I reluctantly gave it away.  As …

I have a cat. Therefore I need something to clean my carpets. She doesn’t ‘wet’ on the carpet, but she does throw up a lot. I had the hardest time finding the perfect solution to cleaning my carpet where there was no stain from my cat’s issues. We …

I bought this square cushion from Walmart. The looks were stunning and that is what attracted me towards it. Home Trends is a known brand so I got confident about the product. The price was high for a cushion but the stuff was good. And I have been using …

I’ve never been sure what a Garden Mist should smell like, but I know when I walk around my back yard, I love the fresh smell of everything when the night jasmine’s out and the dew is so fresh on the leaves of all the plants outside.
This …

I have to admit I’m often appalled by the outrageous prices for paper products like paper towels, but I’ve found that some of the bargain brands are so bad they are practically worthless at cleaning up anything. So last time I went to pick up some paper towels, I …

About two months ago I purchased a Bissell Quick Steamer. It is a lightweight carpet cleaner that really does do a great job of cleaning for a cleaner of its size. Assembly of the cleaner was very simple, even for a person who usually finds “some assembly …

I purchased this product hoping to mask the scent of urine from my sons and husband. I do clean my bathrooms regularly, but I find the bathrooms they use tend to smell more than the ones my daughters use. I read on the Environmental Working Group that …

Dry Cleaner’s Secret Woolite Dry Clean at Home, Quick & Easy Dry Cleaning Cloths have saved our family hundreds of dollars over time. I was so happy when a product like this came out. This is the perfect solution to the dry-clean only clothes that need to …

About a month ago, my wife and I decided we wanted to upgrade our electric range to a flat-top stove top and larger cooking space. Since we were able to get it on sale in the scratch and dent section, we decided to buy the Maytag Freestanding Range; model …

Windex microfiber cloths are a fantastic new product that makes housecleaning quicker and easier. These cloths are sold in boxes of 10 and designed to be used with Windex glass cleaner in place of paper towels or rags, but their uses go way beyond that. They can …

Shout Stain Remover
When I do my laundry, I want to make sure that I get all the stains out of the clothing. I purchased Shout Stain Remover to see if it would prevent stains from staying on my clothes. I bought a 30 oz. bottle for $2.74 at my …

I had always wanted one of these Dyson cyclone vacuums. I like to clean and having a nice clean carpet is the biggest pet peeve of all for me. I probably vacuum every single day because I hate having anything at all on my floors. And when you have …

We bought Allure Traffic Master at Home Depot the summer to replace our ancient carpet. We followed the instructions exactly and even left the flooring in the room 2 weeks at 75degrees to acclimate before laying it. Soon (within hours) some of the flooring had pulled up in corners …

I hate cleaning the shower. Scrubbing walls has never been a thrill for me. I tried the spray shower cleaners, but I didn’t like having to stand in the shower to get every area - I have shower doors and couldn’t spray them effectively without getting in …

I have lately been noticing a problem with soap scum in my bathroom. I especially hate when it builds up on the shower tiles. I often scrub the tile, but the cleaners I have been using lately have not really done anything to help the situation. I was getting …

I first used this teapot at my uncle’s house, and it is a very simple design. You fill your coffee mug with hot water, open the lid of the teapot, put your loose tea inside, then pour the water from the cup inside and close the lid. I …

As part of last years useful, household Xmas presents from my wonderful mum, we received a selection of ecozone products. This review is for the ecozone multi-surface cleaner.
The products works very well - it sprays on easily and then wipes away. You don’t really need …

I am very impressed with First Force’s LIMAX. What a great product to use. I noticed a difference the very first time I used it on my kitchen sink, and I can not wait to try it in the bathroom.
I bought LIMAX for $1.00 at Family Foods …

I purchased this luggage set because my husband and I were planning a trip to Hawaii and I needed something that was stylish and durable. I had never owned a piece of luggage with hard sides before, so my main concern was that it would be heavy, but …

I am allergic to most laundry detergents and dryer sheet products. It took a lot of time, effort, pain, and research to find my current products that work for me. I have known for over twenty years that bleach is a no no for me. If …

As I have already mentioned about the other products of the company Modicare, now I am going to write about the floor cleaners of this company, which I have been still using to clean up the floor of my office room and also my house. I have a …

Downy Wrinkle Releaser is one the best products ever! Ever since trying it for the first time, years ago, my ironing has drastically been reduced. Ironing was one chore I detested, and as a result, I sometimes wore wrinkled skirts and dresses with the hems turned up. No more! …

I needed a ceiling fan for my bedroom to keep the air circulating. I like having a fan going at all times if I am in a room. I wanted something that would also look nice in the room. I learned my lesson about purchasing a white fan on …

We were looking for a cheap but good quality door knob to put on the new door that we got for one of the rooms in the house, and even though we looked at several of them without locks, we eventually settled up on buying a Visalock Door …

I needed a medicine cabinet for the half bathroom but didn’t want to spend a lot of money on one. I found the American Classics Medicine Cabinet at Home Depot for $29.97. That was an excellent price and I couldn’t pass it up. The truth is, it isn’t a …

Let me just say, I expect a lot from my wall decals. I really like to play with them and even try them on other surfaces besides walls. So, I have little patience with wall decorations that are not flexible and reusable. Also, my house has original plaster walls …

The Shark Steam Pocket Mop Deluxe comes with all the attachments and covers you could wish for to clean both hardwood and stone floors. I bought this having purchased a home with stone flooring throughout hoping to find a quick and healthy way of keeping a lot of …

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 cannot remember where I found this product but I believe that it was at Dollar General and I am pretty sure that I only paid about two dollars for the product. It is like a lot like Windex Original in look but it does not work as good …

The Brookstone 24″ Cordless LED Pre-Lit Christmas Wreath is one of several Christmas wreaths that I own. It’s one of my favorites, too, for a number of reasons. I bought this Christmas wreath a couple of Christmas seasons ago for thirty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents. It must have been …

My husband and I decided to use cloth diapers for my daughter when she born and so we needed a biodegradable laundry detergent to wash them. We tried Charlie’s Soap - Laundry at the recommendation of a friend and we loved it. My daughter is seven years …

When I saw this sink strainer I think the thing that attracted me first was its large size. Also the white enameled metal strainer blends in nicely because my kitchen sink is also white. I like the weight and feel of it too. I’ve used it every single day …

In my younger days I spent some time working for a cleaning service. During this time, I realized that vinegar was good cleaning and shining agent, especially for floors. Knowing this I couldn’t wait to try the Windex Vinegar multi purpose spray when I saw it in the store. …

I used to think that As Seen on TV products were not good products. However, I have found many of these type products that really work well. One of which is Hercules Hooks.
Hercules Hooks are a reinforced steel hook that is supposed to hold up to 150 …

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 …

As a man I need to have great tools in my possession. I need to be able to go into my garage and get whatever it is that I need. I got the DeWalt 18 Volt Cordless ½ Inch Compact Drill Driver Kit for Christmas from my wife which …

I was in the store to purchase some containers for food storage and I decided to purchase these. The main reason why I decided to purchase them is because they are manufactured by Rubbermaid. This is a well known brand, I own several other Rubbermaid products and …

We bought this EntryPass System in order to have security access to our new office plus the ability to record attendance of each user. It uses EntryPass card to swipe to an IN controller (outside the door) and OUT controller (inside the office). There’s fairly short distance that the …

Frigidaire has always been the company that makes things happen when it comes to home appliances. I have never had a problem with them. I have always bought from them and always will. The thing about this air conditioner that I bought was that it really wasn’t all the …

I have tried many different dish-washing detergents and have only found a few I really like. I recently purchased Ultra Gain with Bleach Alternative Dish-washing Liquid in Honeyberry Hula Scent because Gain is my favorite detergent for washing clothes. I fell in love with the smell of this product …

I am always shopping at Dollar Tree, the well known store where every item is one dollar or less. I recently found the most gorgeous wine glasses for one US dollar each. They are clear with no designs, and quite large.
My friend Sally laughed when I told her about my …

My brother-in-law had recently sent Bounce Fabric softner sheets from US. There will be 70 sheets in a box. It looks like tissue paper. All we need to do is to put one sheet in the washing machine along with the clothes at start of drying. It gives …

We like to have a family movie night once a week and I used to buy popcorn, the problem being not only the fat content of store-bought popcorn but also the cost involved as it’s so expensive at the moment. I decided to invest in this NordicWare Microwave Popcorn …

When we purchased our condo in September of 2008, we were sold the minute we saw it. Typically speaking, the kitchen and bathroom are the two highest selling points of any house, but we loved the wall colors, the new carpet, the solid foundation, and many other things. In …