The simple top-load Roper washing machine is a good value and seems to be a long-lasting washer capable of handling most household fabrics. This washer is available at Lowe’s for about $400, which is a good price for what you’re getting compared to some of the more well-known brands. …

One of my hobbies is gardening, and I particularly enjoy growing roses and vegetables. However, trying to constantly untangle my garden hose became a hassle. My garden hose was really old so I knew that it was coming time to replace it. I was going to get another …

I like buying the tea lights from Pier One because they give me the freedom to change out scents more frequently, and this past month, I was looking for something bright and fresh to welcome spring. I found just that in Pier One’s Citrus Cilantro scent.
The tea lights from …

I recently purchased this little scale by Weighmax and I must admit that I am quite thoroughly impressed by the punch packed into this scale. With a maximum weight of 35 pounds it is quite capable of handling the majority of all packages that I need to weight. I …

After having dirty carpet for about a year and being too lazy to rent one, my carpet looked horrible and I was ashamed to even have company because of it, so I decided this year I was gone get me a carpet cleaner of my own. The time …

Pier One candles are my favorite brand for a number of reasons, and I think the tea light candles offer the best value. These factors combined with the beautiful scent of First Rain makes this product one of my favorite candles for everyday use.
Pier One’s tea light candles …

I just moved into a house with hardwood floors and I was having issues with excessive pet hair on the floor. It’s difficult to sweep up, but the individual hairs are almost impossible to pick up by hand; I assumed my only option was to get a Swiffer. I …

I bought one of these CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs more than 4 years ago. I remember I already had other CFL bulbs in my kitchen, in the bathroom and on my hallway so I placed my newly bought GE 13-Watt Energy Smart bulb in my bedroom. I remember …

Garden hoses can become a nightmare. They are bulky and after a while crimp easily making them hard to use. I saw an advertisement for the Pocket hose and it looked very inviting. What a great idea, a hose that expands when being used and contracts when you …

I recently used this finish on a few different items and am very satisfied with the results. It is very stressed in the directions to make sure you apply it to unfinished wood, however I have found that it is not necessary depending on the project. My …

I recently needed a super glue that was easy to control and more viscous than the regular runny super glues but still as durable. This little package seemed to fit the bill pretty well. First off, it is very important to point out and realize that this …

I really wanted to love my Magic Bullet. And I did when it worked. I have bought about three of them in the last three years. They are amazing and easy. They just do not have a very long life. I used up one in a year and at …

I had my doubts when I first picked up the Scrub Daddy, a yellow sponge with a smile. I have only purchased Scotch Brite in the past two years so this was a stretch for me.
The Scrub Daddy retails for $3.99 and is available at Bed Bath & …

The day after Thanksgiving is a day I look forward to every year. It’s on that day that with my family, we begin putting up Christmas decorations and our Christmas trees. We have a tall one for the living room and smaller ones for tables, like the dining room …

Many people think that parchment paper and wax paper are the same thing or that they are interchangeable. When it comes to baking, that is definitely not true. First off, wax paper is made with a wax coating that is not meant to go in the oven …

My mom picked up a few of these bath mats and gave us two to keep. She swears by the bath mats and after using them just once I could completely understand why. We have one mat at our sink and one outside our tub. It …

I am a firm believer that Calphalon branded items are far superior to most other baking and cooking items. This double boiler has not proven me wrong. First I must point out that this is ONLY the insert. Some people may buy this product and expect …

If you are looking for a small air purifier that packs a lot of punch in a small room then I can’t say enough good things about this one! I have to be sure to point out however, that the coverage of this is only for about a …

I like to hang wreaths both on the outside and inside of my home. I feel wreaths add a degree of warmth and seasonal spirit to a home and that’s why I like to hang wreaths throughout the year. If one knows what stores to shop at and what …

Anita’s Glow in the Dark All-Purpose Decorative Craft Paint from the new Hobby Lobby in Somerset, Kentucky about two weeks ago. It was $1.27 plus tax for two ounces. It comes in a plastic squeeze type bottle, which is very handy when using this type of paint.
I purchased …

I’m a big fan of buying bargain brands and truly believe that with many products, store brought are just as good at a greatly reduced price. However in the case of paper towels I will always spend the extra money for Bounty because they are far superior to …

Being a very crafty person, I am often gluing things together. I go through a lot of glue for a lot of different purposes. It is important for me to use a glue that bonds things together extremely well and withstands handling. I usually …

The adhesive is one of the best spray adhesives I have found on the market today. At first I was a little unsure of if I wanted to use it because it is advertised as repositionable and I get nervous when that word gets thrown around. In …

When my husband and I first bought our condo and our very own fire place, my father immediately showed up with a case of these logs. At the time, we had no wood and never having owned a house with a fireplace we had no idea where to …

I have read and heard many different opinions on the Dyson line of vacuums but having owned my DC25 for several years now I can place a thorough opinion and very positive review on it. This vacuum has seen it all and lived to tell the tale. …

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 was never big on candles because I found that more often than not, I’d purchase a candle that smelled good in the container but once burned, would fill my room with a strong and awful odor that lasted for days. I much preferred spraying my room with Febreeze …

Before I review this shopping cart. Let me just describe myself a little bit. I am a single, 40-something woman, with no car, and living in a small city. So I have to rely on my own two feet. I have been living in this small town for a …

If you never want to worry about buying an all-purpose cleaner again, I suggest you pick up a one-gallon jug of concentrated Simple Green. It’s recommended for cleaning virtually everything, except clear plastic, pearls, unfinished wood and leather. Simple Green comes in a big jug of concentrated liquid. It …

I recently came across this product while I was making coasters for Christmas gifts. I used ceramic tile and covered it with scrapbook paper and photos that I mod podged on. I needed something that would resist the damaging effects of water but not affect my finished …

This is one of those products I felt I just had to write a review on. I started using Mod Podge when I made a vase for my mom for Mother’s Day. I basically cut out little pieces of scrapbook paper and adhered them to the vase …

It seems nowadays, fewer and fewer electronics require batteries and instead come equipped with a rechargeable battery. From gaming handhelds to electronic toothbrushes, products that once required batteries now can simply be charged. While battery usage may be decreasing for some, there are still certainly plenty of people that …

I always like to keep a multi purpose cleanser that comes in a handy spray bottle at home as I find it convenient for a quick clean up. It also helps not having to keep a few different cleaners to help clean different surfaces.
My all time favorite is …

I make a lot of scrapbooking items as well as homemade soap and crafts. I was looking for the perfect punch for labels so I could make fancier looking address labels for birthday parties and so I could jazz up my homemade soap wrappers for Christmas gifts. …

As a man who’s always interested in how to get most of his security deposit back from the landlords, one of the last things I do as I move out is steam clean the carpets. It’s easy to spend in excess of $100 to have this professionally done, but …

My house gets particularly cold in the winter due to old ceilings and ancient doors and windows which I simply cannot replace because they are the original fittings of my hundred year old house; therefore I have to figure out ways to create warmth which includes wood burners, electric …

Halloween can be a fun time for both kids and adults. I personally look for any excuse I can find to have family and friends get together because when is a better time to make memories than in the here and now? If I’m going to arrange to have …

Commonly people purchase the one or two cup measuring cups because often that’s all you need to measure your liquids for cooking. I often have family over and have to double my meals and find myself having to double measure everything. It might not sound like a …

When having a toddler, a dog and 2 cats, you need something that will get your floors clean in a short time. I’ve been using the WetJet for years now and I must say it is a solid investment. I’ve used steam cleaners and other systems and …

Once summer has had its time in the sun and autumn starts blowing on in, I start spending more time outdoors and leave the windows in my house open for extended periods of time. I don’t simply do this because it’s more pleasant outside, although that’s certainly a plus, …

The Farberware 12-cup Coffee and Tea Maker that I purchased almost a year ago is still working very nicely for me. I trust the Farberware name from using my mom’s pots in the kitchen when I was a child. In adulthood, I received Farberware pots and they are still …

When my favorite jeans completely ripped open in the back pocket on a holiday at my very large family’s house, I was not only a tad but embarrassed but moreover I was heartbroken at the thought of my perfect jeans being totally destroyed and unable to be worn again. …

When I started the hobby of soapmaking I wanted a durable mold that I would be able to use over and over again without fail. I knew I wanted something flexible as well. This mold was the first and only mold I have ever purchased in my …

My family has a lot of skin sensitivities and allergies. When my son was a newborn I always used Dreft on his clothes but that got expensive and it still had fragrances. Sometimes my mother does her wash at our house and she has extremely sensitive skin …

I’ve always been nervous to use the very strong cleaners with hazardous materials warnings on them, however I never felt like the non-antibacterial cleaners were getting all the bacteria off my countertops etc. I came across this disinfecting cleaner which is 99.99% derived from botanical ingredients. That …

I’m a big fan of air cleaners and purifiers having two cats, a dog and a baby. I want my household air to be as clean as possible for my allergy suffering husband and for my son. I’ve used many different air purifiers for different parts of …

I’ve seen this product being advertised locally setting a bold claim that even the places with the nastiest odor can be freshened by this product (i.e. dilapidated comfort rooms and kitchen after-party). That is a bit of exaggeration really, as marketers do, you may eliminate the odor for a …

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 …

The Wine Bottle Umbrella from Nomorerack.com is by far the most coolest and creative umbrella I have ever come across. They definitely take the style of umbrellas up another stylish level. And for only $9 an umbrella, I had to get all three color choices. And being as these …

These Pure Flavour 2 Go Water Bottles from Nomorerack are probably one of my favorite water bottles that I’ve tried and I’ll probably never go back to drinking out of regular water bottles anytime soon. In the middle of the water bottle, on the inside, is a small tube …