Your house can never be safe enough when there are grandchildren around. My little grandson, Cooper, loves to go into GG's refrigerator and help himself. I do not mind but there are things like hot sauce, pepper jack cheese, wine, etc. which I would not want him to get into. Having had to get him out of the fridge several times, prompted me to buy this safety lock. It works like magic!This ...

Actually I don’t like the idea of having a hair dyer. Well, my mom said it’s going to make my hair damaged. I still didn’t consider buying one until one day I had to go to a party and I just washed my hair, completely forgot that I had an invitation. My hair is thick, and always takes hours for it to dry. Thanks to my neighbor, she lent me her hair dryer, Revlon RV470 Hair App...

The FoodSaver vacuum system is a great system.  I purchased this item after purchasing another vacuum system that did not have a powerful enough  vacuum to get out all the air.  I was also tired of throwing away food and freezer burn meat.  The unit works by using these heavy plastic bags which you can customize size or purchase bags of different sizes.  You place your ...

This product is primarily meant to clean mineral deposits and hard water stains from the interior of your dishwasher.  One envelope is enough to remove a multitude of nasty mineral stains and buildup inside my dishwasher, which makes my dishes and glasses come out cleaner and with fewer spots.  As if that isn't enough, Glisten can also be used to brighten whites in the laundry, cl...

When I moved into my new apartment the old tenants had left behind their grilled cheese sandwich maker as a housewarming gift, and I'm really glad they did! Being a university student a grilled cheese sandwich maker is the perfect kitchen appliance for fixing a quick and easy meal. The greatest feature of the sandwich maker is that it can cook up to 4 sandwiches at a time, usually only ...

After using the Cuisinart 14 cup food processor for a few years, I realized I badly needed a stand mixer to help me accomplish many of my cooking and baking chores. Things like mixing cake batter or cookies and even certain breads are much more difficult to do without a sturdy mixer.After a few months of researching cooking forums, visiting stores and reading chef's reviews online, I decide...

I do a lot of baking.  I also like making cupcakes and layer cakes from scratch, so I need a good hand mixer. We have had Hamilton Beach mixers in the past, so we found them to be pretty decent. This M16 is a little different than our previous mixers because it has more beater attachments and it also comes with a snap on storage case.We like the case because i...

I love this toaster! I've always been one to buy what I call a "disposable" toaster- a 2-slice, $6.00 appliance. Finally I got tired of doing this, so I invested in a really nice Black & Decker toaster. I do not regret my purchase whatsoever. I love how easy the toaster is to use. It has very simple buttons that allow you to cancel a "toast in progress" or to set it ...

The large microwave oven we had used for years went on the blink a couple of years ago and we needed to find another one to replace it.  My husband and I decided to go for economy of both money and space this time around, due to our apartment being so cramped, and opted to get a small microwave oven this time around.  GE is a brand we trust, so, while scoping out what was av...

I am one to really enjoy a good cup of coffee.  I especially like coffee in mornings when I get up.  However, sometimes there is not time to wait on the coffee pot to churn out the coffee.  Other times, I really don’t want to wait!  The Black and Decker 12 Cup Coffee Maker solved my early morning coffee problems. There is a terrific timer on the Black and Decker 12 ...

I've seen the commercial for the GT Express 101 Grill and thought there no way that little machine can do all of what they claim. After much deliberation, I decided to order the GT Express 101 Grill from LTD Commodities. Much to my surprise, it really did everything the commercial claimed. The GT Express is compact and easy to use with no temperature settings to set. The GT Express cooks on...

While Durabrand is sort of the "no name" brand of kitchen appliances, I have always been satisfied with the quality and reliability of their products.  A great addition to my kitchen has been the Durabrand immersion blender.  This blender has two speeds, and is useful for various tasks around the kitchen.  It is very handy for making individual smoothies when you do not...

Back in October, my husband learned that our state of Virgina, was removing the sales tax for all Energy Star major appliances, starting the Friday before Columbus Day and the Monday following. WaHoo! Talk about timing. We had recently discussed buying a new dishwasher. Ours was seriously showing signs of caring for our family of five. We settled on the Whirlpool Gold, Quiet Partner III.  ...

I bought this machine 2 years ago and up to today it did not give me any problem at all except for changing the drainage hose which has undergone wear and tear under the sun. It washes a maximum of 6.8 kg clothing. It comes with CAS system , C - child lock,  A- Auto restart, S - save money and time and that is basically what we look for in a home washing machine. What attract us is the rus...

While The Next Grilleration George Foreman countertop grill is not a bad grill, if I had to make my purchase over again I would not choose this grill. This small appliance has a nice clean sleek look in black. The cooking surface area is not inadequate (approximately 13 inches by 7 inches) but there several features about this grill that I do not like. First, if you are cooking a steak or anoth...

After struggling for years with heavy and not very effective vacuum cleaners, I decided to give the Oreck a try. Since it is recommended by people suffering with rheumatoid arthritis, this was a deciding factor in buying this particular vacuum cleaner.It has a wonderful filtration system that effectively eliminates or reduces common molds, mildews and other allergens from your home. The triple ...

Even though many of us have lots of small appliances in the kitchen, when it comes to certain recipes or chores, it almost seems to much trouble to set them up. Recipes calling for a blender are a perfect example. Late at night when my boys are busy working on projects or simply kicking back, they want a smoothie or milkshake. Pulling down the blender after a full day working and creating meals...

My boys love waffles. But they hate the frozen waffles sold in the freezer section of our local supermarket, saying they taste like cardboard. Knowing how important breakfast is in starting off a busy day, I broke down and bought a waffle iron. The little Cuisinart wafflemaker is that rare kitchen appliance that does what it states with exquisite simplicity.It bakes perfect waffles. There are n...

A good food processor can shave off precious minutes from your cooking routines. Used properly, these machines can chop, grate, grind, mix and knead to perfection. There are many reasons why Cuisinart remains the number one choice of chef's worldwide. The larger models have a powerful motor necessary for dealing with larger amounts of ingredients. The big work bowl is another factor. Until ...

Bread machines advertise that they save labor and produce perfectly shaped and browned breads. In fact, those statements fall short of the reality. You can get much better, consistent results using a good stand mixer or food processor.I bought the Sunbeam because it was inexpensive, and I wanted to trial it for my readers. This big white appliance takes up alot of room on the cou...