I got this yoghurt maker when I wanted to have the possibility of making my own yoghurts. Homemade yoghurts are the best since I know exactly what I was putting in them. This was a very practical machine to have when we were stationed in a very disadvantage/undeveloped …

I have so many little gadgets and devices in my kitchen that I feel that I am running a restaurant which I definitely am not doing. One of my indispensable kitchen gadgets is my Ritter slicer. It is very easy to use and has 2 interchangeable blades depending on …

Again and again, I get exasperated whenever we move from one country to another as we always end up living in different houses. The first thing I check about a “new” house is how easy or difficult it would be to clean and maintain it. I wail in desperation …

My husband is a certified bread man. He has to have bread and will probably feel weak and grouchy if he has not eaten some. The breads which are available locally are mostly suited to the tastes of the people here and more often than not, I only find …

Rice is an important staple in my household. I cook rice at least 3-4 times a week. The Oster Rice Cooker helps me cook rice without a problem. It has a large capacity (10 cups) and gives me confidence during gatherings knowing that I could cope with …

I got the Philips Ice-cream Maker when I wanted to make my own ice-cream and experiment with different flavors. Besides, there’s nothing like a homemade ice-cream which is suited to your taste and needs. For instance, I don’t make my ice-creams too sweet or I just add skimmed milk …

This is an oven which was provided by my husband’s office when we moved into this house so I really did not have much to say in terms of the which major kitchen equuipment to buy like this one. I had my misgivings initially because it looked already very …

I bought the Honeywell Turbo Force fan, model HT-8700 over a year ago and I’ve been using it ever since. It’s the best fan in the world to me, and it only cost Canadian $50 plus tax.
I have been so used to using fans around me, especially …

I just love this laundry detergent, which I bought for Canadian $8.79 at the Shoppers Drug Mart chain store in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. I just fancied it one day at the store aisle when I was looking for a cheap, reliable laundry detergent in a hurry.
To tell …

Typhoon Ondoy left us with a lot of clothes and various belongings that needed to be washed free of mud. The flood water brought with it a lot of mud and most of our clothes were swimming in it and the smell was horrendous. Because there was a lot …

So, the holidays are upon me and the kitchen can be where I find myself running into the most chaos. Everyone is trying to get first dibs on the freshly made food and have a go at the gravy for either their mashed potatoes or turkey. What I’ve noticed …

The All-Clad Electric Griddle is a griddle my mom presented to me as a gift due to my interest in learning to cook. I can’t call my self a great cook yet, but I am pretty good when it comes to cooking breakfast.
First, I like the all-clad electric griddle …

You should know that the “DG Everyday Deodorizing All Purpose Cleaner” does not necessarily mean it is an anti-bacterial cleaner just because it states it is a deodorizer. It is in fact a very good deodorizer and is very tough on messes when it comes to cleaning, however, …

I am not loyal to any one particular brand of washing up liquid but Morning Fresh is a reliable brand that I have frequently bought and I am very happy with. It is one of the cheapest branded washing up liquids at only 78 pence for a 500ml …

When we temporarily lived with some relatives, I had to adapt to the products that they were using in their house. In my home, my brother insisted on using only 3 ply bathroom tissues. I use to tell him that there was no difference… a tissue is a tissue. …

After the great Ondoy flood which reached up to the second floor of my house, my neighbors and I were left with a lot of cleaning to do, which at first looked so insurmountable. After hiding out for several days in a relative’s house, I finally worked the nerve …

I moved into a small flat a few months ago and I have only just got around to dealing with the disgusting toilet left by the previous tenant. Well, of course I have bleached the daylights out of it and cleaned it thoroughly but it still had an …

I do not have room for a tumble dryer myself in my tiny kitchen but I stayed with a friend recently and used her tumble dryer along with Bounce Tumble Dryer Sheets, instead of liquid fabric conditioner. I wish I had a tumble dryer instead of my clothes …

Daz Washing Powder is a familiar brand since my childhood and I use it very often now I have to wash my own clothes as it is one of the best, basic clothes washing powders. It is also quite often one of the cheapest branded washing powders and …

Washing cuffs and collars is not an easy task. Often, I am not sure that stains from make-up or dirt on these areas are removed completely in the washing machine unless I wash them by hand. That would mean however, a lot of soaking and scrubbing and so much …

I have tried 2 other washing powder brands (including a store brand) but I always come back to Skip. This washing powder for automatic machines outperforms other washing powders of the same kind. First, it makes my clothes clean and free of dirt and stains. Stubborn stains may persist …

Shine master is a floor wax product manufactured and distributed by X-Zel industries. I especially liked this product because it satisfies my needs for scrubbing and making the floor of my room super shine and red even in just one application.
Ever since I was in college until now that …

I purchased two sets of these dishes at Walmart last year, and have been really happy with them. I always receive compliments about how pretty they are from our dinner guests.
The square shape of the dishes are very unique and practical. The dishes fit very nicely into the dishwasher, …

For years, I have wanted to buy a popcorn maker, but frankly, buying microwave popcorn is just so convenient, and most of the brands and varieties I have tried are very tasty, so I haven’t made much of an effort to shop for one. A friend of mine, who …

Our gas got cut off and I had to go electric, unfortunately, because I definitely prefer cooking with gas. I bought this kenmore stove used for $250. Brand new, the price ranges from about $600 plus.
The stove features smooth ceramic top cooking surface, 2 small elements, 2 …

Before I used to use a bar soap to clean our dishes after eating. And I am so pissed after because I have to keep on washing it like three times and I have to soak the frying pans with a hot water just to take off those oils …

The KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer is an excellent addition to any kitchen. Although it may seem rather pricey for some, these mixers can be found on sale occasionally, as I was able to.
The KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer is available in several bright colors and I was …

The color white has always remained my favorite color. I just loved wearing white colored clothes and nearly 60% of my wardrobe consisted of white colored clothes. But the only problem with these colored clothes was its maintenance. They looked just fabulous when they were clean and spot free …

This weed whacker has been helping us keep our yard nice for over three years. It is a powerful and convenient tool that does the job of trimming weeds quickly and efficiently. My husband had also bought a rototiller attachment for it, and we’ve been using this weed whacker …

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 …

Although I have a dishwasher, I still do some dishes by hand because some dishes are too delicate to be put in the machine or it is full already. In addition, pots, pans and frying pans take too much space in the dishwasher. I would end up only …

One of the trusted leading brand in delivering quality products for keeping our home clean and well protected from dreaded disease is SC Johnson. I happen to be an avid user of their brand for they have developed different kinds of products that aim to provide clean and better …

I remember when I was a little girl, and I would watch the arm & hammer commercials that came on TV. Boy those folks looked strong and they were tough on dirt.
So one day I was out shopping for misc items, and I saw that same arm …

Bathroom tissue would hardly seem to be a likely subject for a review. On the other hand, everyone uses it, and we should not neglect this subject, just because it is not a typical topic of conversation. Cottonell Bathroom Tissue is my favorite brand of bathroom tissue. …

I received a call from an old friend saying she was in the area and wanted to know if she could stop by in a few hours to say hello. In the time it took me to tell her how excited I was about seeing her, it was …

I have arthritis in my hands and trying to turn a manual can opener is impossible. Recently, I have gone through two electric can openers that wouldn’t even open a can of corn. This was very frustrating at dinner time. This is what led me back to the …

I was at a friend’s apartment for the night, and the next morning, I fell in love with her little coffee-maker, which was a Keurig Mini Brewer. For my house, it wouldn’t work as well, because I always make several cups for both my husband and I, plus I …

I am embarrassed to admit that I bought an item that I saw on a television infomercial. I saw an advertisement program for Slap Chop, which is a small, portable devise that chops, slices, and minces items quickly. Now, because I am away from my home for some months, …

I want to talk about my favorite floor cleaner.I use Mop and Glo floor cleaner to clean my hard wood floors. I’ve been using mop and Glo floor shine for years and I love it. There are reasons why I love using it on my floors. But th one …

I guess since I take three showers a day it can become a bit hard to keep my shower clean if I’m not scrubbing it at least once a day. Who has time to clean a shower more than once a week? WellI had to find something that woul …

When it comes to toilet tissue it is very important for me and my family to have to right type. There are reasons why we choose to go with the right type of tissue. But for the most part it has alot to do with our toilet as well …

I’m used to putting my fabric softener in the dryer with my cloths so when I seen this whole bounce dryer ball I was a bit skeptical about how it worked. I wasn’t sure if it was suppose to go in with the laundry or just go in after …

I love my bathroom and that is the place that I usually stay the most to be honest with you. I love the fact that I am open to changing it and making it look better and be more convienant for me and my family. I have bought plenty …

These days it’s great to have some reliable containers that are multi-purpose in use. That’s why we see a lot of containers that can be washed in dishwashers, used to store food in both the refrigerator and freezer, and that can be used in the microwave. One …

I had to buy a new vaccum cleaner and this was the one that I choose, I thought it was a great buy because it did tons of different things. First of all it’s a bit expensive and that was something that I didn’t like but I was in …

It’s flu season and my family needs to have clean air. I know that alot of times my family comes by and they like to smoke in my home. So the one thing I went out and did as soon as it got cold was got a honewell Air …

We just bought a new home and we ended up having an extra room for our guest. My husband wanted to buy an Aerobed for the room. I was against it because first of all they are a bit expensive. If you want to get a decent aerobed then …

Our microwave blew out about a week ago and had to buy a new one. I was abit upset becasue I wasn’t in a financial situation to buy a new microwave and when I buy appliances I expect to buy something of quality. Well quality is what I got …

Oh yes we got to buy a nice little Bissell Steam Mop and you better believe I’m in love. The one thing I hate is having to mop and sweep my floor. IT seems like a chore because I have huge floors. So when it comes to mopping and …

Pledge Wipe & Shine Floor Polish is fast becoming one of my must-have cleaning agents. I bought one bottle to try out on my vinyl floors. I like the fact that it’s a fuss-free way to polish floors. All I need is a damp, clean mop. The instructions for …