Reviews about Misc. Home & Garden

Mopsa says "It holds in all kinds of weather" about JB Weld

Mopsa — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:44:36 GMT

JB Weld is the best. I was placing a historic marker on a mass grave site of 1918 influenza victims. We were placing a large roadside marker and then a smaler one nearer to the site of the mass graves. Someone donated what we thought was a cement cross and someone else donated a silver cross to mark these mass graves. So in order not to hurt anyones feelings we decided to screw the silver cross to the cement cross except the cement cross was granite. There is no drilling granite without a special bit and possibly a special tool. We tried. So it was back to the drawing board. I began to research glues that would hold up in all kinds of weather. My husband had a automotive inspection station at the time and he used JB Weld on motors. I figured motors are exposed to the elements and they themselves get very hot on long runs. It looked like JB Weld was the glue I needed so I checked it out on the Internet and made a few phone calls to the company. JB Weld it was. That cross has been marking...

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Mopsa says "Take time to light up" about Sylvania compact florescent light bulbs

Mopsa — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:38:11 GMT

Sylvania compact floresent light bulbs are environmentally friendly but somewhat on the expensive side. Floresent lighting has always been cheaper to use in terms of electricity but more expensive in terms of lighting bulbs and fixtures. We had an old fastion floresent light in our bathroom when I was a kid and my dad always made us leave the light on. He said it was cheaper to leave it on than to pay for a new starter for the light bulb. I wonder if the Sylvania compact floresent light bulbs that don't last a long time are having the same problem because when the starter goes you get no light. I have used Sylvania compact floresent light bulb since they came on the market. At first I was having trouble with them burning out and being very expensive. I believe the price has gone down on them and they may have fixed the problem of not lasting a long time because my most recent ones (from a year ago in a room that I use all the time) are still burning. The incandescent bulbs in that same...

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Meri says "homemade cards go from plain to elegant in seconds..." about Sizzix Texture Boutique Embossing Machine Beginner's Kit

Meri — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:33:49 GMT

A dear friend gave me the Sizzix Texture Boutique Embossing Machine Beginner's Kit for an early Christmas present. I'd never seen one before so I had no idea what it was or what it was for. She told me she thought I'd like to have it early so I could play with it. [she knows me]

When I first saw the machine out of the box I thought it looked like a cute little purse but the box said it was an embossing machine. I was surprised to read that it wasn't electric. The only thing I had to do to assemble the unit was to attach the crank handle. The Sizzix company even supplied the screwdriver- how easy.

The machine can be purchased separately or with enough supplies to start creating right away. My friend gave me the one with the beginner's kit. I'm glad because I didn't have to wait until I could purchase supplies.

The kit contains:

• Texture Boutique Embossing Machine
• Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Flowers, Daisies (small)
• Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Flower &...

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JovialCougar says "The lights are on. They must be home." about GE Basic Lamp Timer

JovialCougar — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:13:07 GMT

I've heard that leaving a light on in your home when away is a good way to deter a bugler. There's a good chance he would move on to a dark home instead of robbing yours! With that in mind I've been using a GE Basic Light Timer when I am away, to make it look like someone is home.

This timer has no bells and whistles. You just set the current time on a dial, use a series of small tabs to dictate when the light will come on, and plug it in. Once its up and running the light will go On and Off like clockwork.

The timer actually shuts off the flow of electricity to the lamp when the tabs are in the Off position, then allows electricity to flow when it hits the On tabs. So make sure the light switch is left on.

The GE Basic Timer works fine but has some drawbacks. The dial is quite small and the numbers on the dial, representing hours in the day, are small. If your vision is not good, look for a lamp timer with a bigger dial. Also, this timer is only good for 2-prong plugs. It's not...

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neiatze says "sense and spray, a great scent given at the right time" about Glade Sense and Spray (Automatic Spray)

neiatze — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:35:47 GMT

Glade sense and spray is a very innovative product. It gives a spray of scent at the sense of movement. If the room is busy, then it gives a spray of scent every fifteen minutes to save on battery life. I have had my sense and spray machine for a few months and still have the batteries that came with it. The machine goes to stand by mode when there is limited movement. Very innovative. The scents that are for the machine are very fragrant. I put my sense and spray in my den to help cover some of the pet smells we have around our house. And we have many pets. My husband was three rooms away and could smell the Glade sense and spray when it sprayed. It made me smile because I liked it even more. I was very impressed that it could be smelled that far away. Buying refills was easy. And the scents are very refreshing. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to buy one. I give it All thumbs up.

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flbeachchic says "Home accents sparkling pine,just like the real thing,but no mess" about Home Accents Christmas trees Pre-lit Sparkling Pine tree

flbeachchic — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:43:04 GMT

We decided we needed a new Christmas tree this year, so we went to Home Depot. I noticed right off this beautiful pre lit 7.5 ft Pine tree, looked like trees we had in my yard as a kid, covered in snow and pine cones. I was very happy about the fact it was prelit with white lights, I do white lights each year, symbol of peace. We were a bit taken back with the price..a bit high I thought, But I have a beautiful tree that will last for years to come, so its worth it in the long run. It comes with a stand, 1,287 tips with 700 ready lit clear lights & foot pedal on and off switch. It has pine cones through out the tree and all the tree is covered in sparkling snow. Very easy assembly.

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njchicaa says "I just don't get Yankee Candle's Christmas on the Beach candle." about Yankee Candle Christmas on the Beach 22 Ounce Housewarmer Jar Candle

njchicaa — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:47:41 GMT

As a fan of both candles and tropical scents, I was sorely tempted to buy myself their new holiday candle, Christmas at the Beach, when I received their holiday catalog. I had done a ton of shopping at the time, though, and figured that I needed to restrain myself and take a pass on it. A month later, I was ordering Christmas presents at YankeeCandle.com and, well, my resolve crumbled and I included TWO Christmas at the Beach Housewarmer Jar Candles--one for me and one for a gift!

I must confess, I expected Christmas at the Beach to have a festive evergreen-type fragrance with hints of coconut and pineapple. Instead, I discovered upon removing the top of the jar that this is a completely tropical fragrance blend of pineapple and coconut. Yankee Candle's description claims that it also is supposed to smell like cilantro, too, but I can't detect any hint of one of my favorite spicy herbs. In all honesty, this "holiday" and "festive" Yankee Candle seems to be the exact same formulation...

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ladym33 says "The Jessi Moore Collection Triple Candle Holder " about The Jessi Moore Collection Always Home Decor Triple Candle Holder

ladym33 — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:31:15 GMT

Candles are always lovely to have around. I don't know anyone who does not love candles. When I saw The Jessi Moore Collection Always Home Home Decor Triple Candle Holder at Big Lots I thought it would make an excellent teacher gift for my son's teacher. It is only $5 but looks like it cost more, I also threw in some tea light candles. But when I got it home and I took it out and looked at it I thought that I would actually like this too, so I went back to the store and got one for myself.

The holder is not large but it holds three different tea lite candles. It is made out of metal and painted black to go with any decor. The stand has a swirl design. There are swirls on both edges and in the middle. Above the swirls are three little stands where you put the tea lights on. The set also comes with glass covers that go over each of them to keep them safe.

It does not come with the tea lights you will have to buy them seperately but for only $5.00 I would not expect it...

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vivasuzi says "Use them on the window, or the fridge, or the wall!" about Product Works Jingle Jelz Window Decor

vivasuzi — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:12:35 GMT

I bought two different kinds of Jingle Jelz at Bronner's Christmas Wonderland and now I can't wait to go back and buy some more.

Jingle Jelz are holiday decorations that come in a variety of cartoon characters and shapes. At Bronner's I only saw the Christmas kind, but online I see they have various holiday designs. I bought Woodstock (from snoopy) and a set of snowflakes as seen in the picture. These are window clings, but what makes them different is that the Jingle Jelz are made of a thick gel-like substance that makes them soft and mushy.

Jingle Jelz aren't just for windows! As you can see from my pictures, I use them on my painted walls. I was worried they would eventually fall off, but they've been up for weeks with no trouble. Last year I had woodstock on my fridge and the snowflakes on my glass door. So there are various places that these will stick. Any smooth surface should do. I like to keep the Jelz inside the house where I can see them rather then putting...

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Ajj13 says "Great Dry Erase Board!!" about Board Dudes Magnetic Dry Erase Board Value Pack, 24 x 36 Inches

Ajj13 — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:44:05 GMT

I went through a lot of dry erase boards in college. That was what feels like a long time ago. So when my family needed a central area to leave messages, I was surprised at all of the choices out there. I went through a few that turned out to be "not so good" choices and then I found Board Dudes Magnetic Dry Erase Board. This board has lasted a long time. It is simple to clean and easy to write on. The magnets work great. The accessories that come with it such as the eraser and the pens are wonderful. I have never had a hard time getting the ink off. They even sell an eraser that has magnets in it so you don't loose it. We have upgraded to this eraser for convenience. They also sell pens with magnets, but we like having a variety of colors so we bought the variety pen pack. The board has hung up well, isn't too conspicuous amongst our kitchen and works well for everyone. I love the magnetic feature so I can leave coupons, photos or notes attached to the board.

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TunefulGal says "When the Christmas din is down, relax w/ your London Ritz tutor." about William Morrow and Co., Inc. The London Ritz Book of Christmas: The Art & Pleasures of a Traditional Christmas

TunefulGal — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:56:46 GMT

Right between Christmas and the New Year, I crave the lazy rhythm of an afternoon spent with holiday history books and recipe collections. These are the books, often received as gifts, that take the pressure off only when you've finished with your own turkey or roast beef for the year. When the kids are napping or out with their friends... When the guys are watching one big game or another... When nothing sounds better than a cozy chair and a cup of flavorful tea...

Some books bear reading and re-reading as does The London Ritz Book of Christmas: The Art & Pleasures of a Traditional Christmas by Jennie Reekie. Within its mere 64 pages are lavish courses of food and drink and descriptions of the English holiday customs which so colored the lives of Christmaslovers like Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens. These are the substance of Christmas past which the Ritz Hotel still avidly explores.

The famed Ritz Hotel opened in 1906. As with so many extraordinary hostelries,...

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PattyTherre says "I honestly can't think of a use for the Cozy 2 Heated Blanket." about Cozy Car 2 Heated Blanket - 12 Volt

PattyTherre — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:36:31 GMT

Quick View: I am always cold. Obviously my family members know this, even distant ones, because I received a Cozy Car 2 Heated Blanket - 12 Volt as a gift last Christmas. I thought I would love a car blanket but I don't. I never use it.

About the Cozy Car 2 Heated Blanket - 12 Volt

This blanket is 40" long x 56" wide. It is made of polyester fleece and is thin and lightweight. Attached to the blanket is a 6'3" cord that plugs into a car, RV, or boat cigarette lighter. The blanket takes 10 minutes to "heat up" and should only be used for an hour at a time. It should not be used when the vehicle is not running as it will drain the battery.

We travel fairly often by car and I thought the blanket would come in handy when we traveled in the cool weather. The problem is that we always have the heat on in the car since I am not the only one who gets cold and I am usually very comfortable. Still, now and then, a blanket is a nice extra.

The Cozy Car 2 Heated Blanket is quite wide. It seems to be...

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njchicaa says "WickIt Good's Atlantic City Gold is my all-time favorite candle!" about WickIt Good Candles Atlantic City Gold Candle

njchicaa — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:26:26 GMT

I love candles and have tried many brands over the years, but I always seem to keep coming back to a local brand, Wick It Good Candles, based out of Point Pleasant, NJ. They have a handful of shops scattered around New Jersey, but those who don't live by one can order their products through the company web site.

My absolute and most favorite candle scent ever in the history of the world is WickIt Good's Atlantic City Gold fragrance. According to the web site's description, it is a blend of salt water taffy, caramel, butterscotch, and tutti fruiti. Personally, those aren't the fragrance notes that I'd guess just by smelling the candle, but I do agree that it has a lovely warm and sweet fragrance that comforts and makes you smile without being cloying. I've been using WickIt Good Atlantic City Gold Candle for 8 years now and it never fails to make me smile, lift my spirits, and attract compliments from the many guests that we've entertained over the years.

Wick It Good Candles...

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robbinsdeltoro says "Glade Sense and Spray is almost perfect!!" about Glade Sense and Spray (Automatic Spray)

robbinsdeltoro — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:54:09 GMT

Glade Sense and Spray is an excellent air freshener. It is almost perfect and there is just one problem with this wonderful item as far as I can tell. More about that problem in a sec. First I want to tell what the pluses are. This is one of those products that will make you question what took so long to think of it? It has an eye in it that senses movement from up to 3 feet away-sometimes even further. It will emit a short spray when this movement is detected. Then it will employ a 'lock out' mechanism that keeps the device from emitting another spray for 30 minutes. This keeps the spray from being wasted when there is a lot of movement in the area. However, if additional scent is needed, you can just press the button and it will deliver another wonderful breath of clean scent. The available scents are so great. I could sit and just inhale them all day long. Now for the one problem that I have with this device: the spray and the refills do NOT last a month like the package...

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MRSverret says "The Perfect Scent for Relaxing" about Yankee Candle Lavender Vanilla

MRSverret — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:34:47 GMT

I usually am the type of person who enjoys fruity and sweet smelling candles. But while out shopping recently, my husband told me he wanted something different for the bedroom. So we looked around trying to find a scent we both enjoyed. Finally we came upon Lavender Vanilla. I'm not a floral person but him and I both agreed that we liked the scent.

We purchased the 3.7 oz jar candle for $10. That size will last for 25-40 hours. This scent is available in the jar candles, tumblers, reed diffusers, concentrated room sprays, tarts, tea lights, air fresheners and hand sanitizers.

The website has this to say about the Lavender Vanilla, "An oasis of tranquility ... the perfect mix of fresh lavender and warm vanilla with musk and bergamot." This scent is very relaxing. I'm not sure if I smell the musk and bergamot but I definitely smell the sweet vanilla and relaxing lavender. I think it's the perfect scent to have in a bedroom or bathroom. Even after you blow out the candle the scent lingers...

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DianneMarquez says "It's the perfect gift for neat freaks!" about Original Space Bag Vacuum-Seal Storage Bags (All Sizes)

DianneMarquez — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:12:26 GMT

Space bags work nicely if you live in a small apartment or if you just have a lot of things and not enough space. Space bags allow you to store multiple items under a small, tight space. I have about 10 space bags, and most of them work pretty nicely. The only problem with space bags is that most of the ones I received had holes. The ones without holes worked perfectly. I was able to fit blankets, thick jackets for winter, and many other seasonal items under my bed. However, the ones with holes in them eventually grew big again and now I can't get them out from under my bed. If none of your space bags have holes, then they will work perfectly. If they do, consider exchanging them or getting your money back. I am the kind of person that likes to stay organized, and space bags have really helped me accomplish that. I just wish most of them didn't have holes. Overall, space bags are great products, and I would recommend them to anyone whol likes to stay organized at home.

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fireflygrl949 says "Could have just as easily been a vanilla candle from walmart" about Yankee Candle EggNog Housewarmer Jar Candle

fireflygrl949 — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:28:02 GMT

As a formerr employee of Yankee Candle I heard all the time how our candles were the best, the most fragrent the longest lasting candle out there. I myself never lit them because I have animals that like to jump and knock things over. So I favored the tarts and plug ins, these always were quite strong and got the job done. This year I decided to be brave and light one. I purchased the Eggnog scented candle. I did all the things to the candle that I know I'm supposed to do like trim the wick an keep it out of a draft and what not. I can barely smell this candle. For being twenty-five dollars I don't feel like I'm getting my moneys worth at all. But I love the smell of eggnog and I can't find it in other stores around me that scent. I guess Yankee Candle has the monopoly on this product. So as my tag line states I could have just went to walmart picked up a vanilla candle for 5 bucks and had the same effect.

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TunefulGal says "Fantus greeting card assortments are attractive budget savers! " about Fantus/PS Greetings, Inc. 12-Count Foil-Stamped Card Assortments

TunefulGal — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:36:50 GMT

I appreciate the sentiments and art of the well-advertised greeting cards line. In recent years, however, I've come to find their prices totally out-of-line, and I've definitely tired of taking precious minutes to read through one card after another on a big display rack.

Enter Fantus Paper Products/P.S. Greetings, the single-fold, 4.625" X 6.75" cards that come in 12-count boxes with four card designs per box. I most often find these Made-in-the-USA collections at Walgreen's.

I particularly like the foil-stamped lines in Fantus' single-occasion, 12-card collections in the birthdays, sympathy, friendship and get well categories. These cards invariably have relevant artwork and messages that are sensitive yet to the point. The kids' birthday cards have exuberant color and pizazz. The sympathy cards feature thoughtful, tactful messages and gentle floral designs. The friendship cards are succinctly appreciative.

I've always found it easy to choose an appropriate...

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Jo says "Yankee Candle Sparkling Snow: fresh scent of pine and patchouli" about Yankee Candle Company Sparkling Snow Candle

Jo — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:04:45 GMT

I love Yankee Candles but usually dismiss them because of the cost. I got Yankee Candle Company Sparkling Snow Candle as a gift. This is a Medium Tumbler Candle. There are other sizes and types that Yankee Candle makes. My Yankee Candle Company Sparkling Snow Candle is in a glass just with a metal top that seals like the glass tops do. The medium size in the tumbler run around $20.

Yankee Candle Company Sparkling Snow Candle has two wicks, is 12 1/2 ounces, and will burn for about 50 hours.

The scent

I now know why I love this scent so much. It has patchouli in it, one of my very favorite aromas. My Yankee Candle Company Sparkling Snow Candle also has some aromas of pine and fruit. It is really a very pretty and pleasant scent.

When I burn it the scent covers a very large area but even when it is not burning and I have the cover off the scent is still in the air!

My experience

I am a candle burner and have so many that I am on a moratorium; however, I am now convinced that in the case...

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cinnimini02 says "The Target Home Trivet has cool designs and is functional." about Target Home Trivet

cinnimini02 — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:33:54 GMT

I purchased this Target Home trivet because it was on clearance, so I was able to get it for about four dollars. Talk about a good price!! I have never bought a trivet before, I usualy just put all my hot pots onto a pot holde to protect my surfaces. So, obviously, I did not really know what to look for, but I figured it couldn't be too hard to pick a trivet since its' main purpose is to just vent hot pots and protect your counters, tables, etc. So I headed to Target (one of my favorite stores) and started looking. I saw my red trivet (size 12 cm x 17.1 cm x 17.1 cm) on the clearance rack and I loved the sophisticated pattern. The best part was that my idea for my kitchen was red, so it matched perfectly. I think that just topped the cake. I know trivets are a pretty easy item to decide which one to get, but I do have to say that the Target Home trivets are a good price and are really stylish.

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