Ahhh, kitchens! That special place where food, families, friends and festivities meet. Ever wonder why most people end up in the kitchen at parties? It’s most likely the comfort factor. You can add to that comfort by putting a bit of planning into your kitchen lighting to create warmth, atmosphere and mood, and even make Read More
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Organizing Your Dried Herbs and Spices
Herbs and spices have been used since ancient times to heal, to preserve food, and to add wonderful flavors to dishes from all over the world. Such a time-honored tradition of use deserves a special place in the kitchen, one that makes them easily accessible. The professionals seem to agree that the real key is Read More
Five Good Reasons to Organize Your Refrigerator
There are at least five upsides to organizing the items in your refrigerator. You may be able to think of more. Organizing helps to easily and quickly find the food you want Organizing helps keep your food fresh as long as possible Organizing your fridge to create neatness and order looks nice Organizing using appropriate Read More
4 Ways to Spruce Up Your Deck
People love their decks, and no wonder. It’s a great place for grilling delicious food for family and friends and for just relaxing in the open air. Here are some ideas to spruce up your deck to give a fresh, new look. Spice it up with a Rug An outdoor area rug is one of Read More
Low-Tech Appliance Makeovers
Are your appliances starting to look a bit tired, but you don’t want to replace them? Give them a fresh look with these low-tech makeovers. They’re easy on the pocketbook and will perk up your kitchen and laundry room. Paint Your Appliances Painting appliances is one way to create a modern look, hide marks and Read More
