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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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
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
How to Keep Your Dishwasher Clean
When you think about it, it seems a funny idea that we need to clean our dishwashers. Aren’t they always cleaning themselves? Sadly, no. With use, the dishwasher can accumulate grease, bits of food, detergent that didn’t dissolve, and a build-up of minerals in the filters and on the interior surfaces of the dishwasher. This Read More
Ewww. What’s that Smell Coming from the Sink?
Your kitchen sink is probably one of the most-used drains in the house. Even with strainers, food particles and grease are going to find their way into the pipes. Sometimes they get lodged there and create a less-than-pleasing odor. But, never fear! There are some very simple remedies that will have your kitchen sink drain Read More
