I received a Flex compact cordless vacuum from the good folks at Black & Decker.

It's a powerful little vacuum with a 4 foot flexible hose. It has several cleaning tools (including a pet hair cleaning tool) and it even has a filtration system. At 3.8 pounds, it really is light and can go anywhere.

We have carpeted stairs and it's been really handy for the dust that inevitably gathers there. Since it has a flexible hose, it also handled the ceiling fan in the kitchen, and that thing can tough to clean. It was also good for cleaning the car since it can get into the little crevices.

The only thing I didn't like about the Flex, was the battery life. It's very short and it takes a while to recharge it. But, it really is a strong vacuum and is great for quick jobs and I have enjoyed it.

The Black & Decker Flex retails for around $70 and would make a great housewarming gift or pick one up to get you started on that New Year's resolution to get the house in order.

I received no payment or compensation for this post other than the product sample I mentioned above.