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Daily DIY: Don't Cry Over Burned Rice...

Erin Loechner — 2009-11-06T09:00:00+00:00

Photo: Virgin Media

... instead, follow these simple steps to take out the bitterness in a pinch!:

1. If rice is fully cooked turn it off. If not let it on a low setting.
2. Uncover the pot of rice and place three slices of white bread over.
3. Cover it and let stand for about 20 minutes. Uncover take slices of bread out and discard.
4. Taste the rice, if it still has some bitterness place two more slices of white bread over it for about 10 minutes.
5. Uncover by this time your rice is ready to eat and no one will notice that it burn.
6. To get rid of the burned odor of rice, cut a big onion in half and place it next to the stove.

Easy peasy! Now I wonder how you take the bitterness out of burnt bread? Perhaps a bed of rice? ;)

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The DIY Reel: Growing Herbs for Kitchen Decor

Erin Loechner — 2009-11-05T15:00:00+00:00

Filed under: in the kitchen, gardening and plants

Sure, herbs smell great and taste even better --- but have you ever considered decorating with them? Kelly Edwards has the scoop:

Why should you decorate with herbs? It's easy --- not only are they super functional when cooking, but they happen to be gorgeous and smell fantastic. Plus, they last longer than flowers, which is great for someone who always forgets to throw away their dead plants (hanging my head in shame over here...).

Want some fresh (pun intended!) ideas on storing and displaying your own little interior herb garden? Try placing a few small herbs in a teacup or mug for an unexpected look. Or, double up on functional storage by placing a potted herb in an ice bucket when not in use. Even better? A cake stand doubles as a decorative element to create a circled montage of your favorite herbs. The possibilities are endless!

Thanks, Kelly!

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Holidash Highlight: A Corn-on-the-Cob Cupcake?

Erin Loechner — 2009-11-04T15:00:00+00:00

Filed under: food, in the kitchen

Photo: brookfieldlibrary, Flickr

Yes, I was skeptical as well. But don't worry -- no veggies were harmed in the making of this cupcake. In fact, there are no veggies involved at all. Bonus! Holidash has the scoop:

Sure, a vegetable-inspired cupcake sounds like heresy in the minds of dessert lovers everywhere, but with one bite of this corn-on-the-cob, you'll quickly change your tune. Go on; I dare you. The Martha Stewart video gives you step-by-step coverage, including a written tutorial, so the process couldn't be easier. And the ingredients, unlike many Martha Stewart creations, are far from gourmet. Here's the list:

* Vanilla Frosting
* Yellow liquid food coloring
* 24 Vanilla Cupcakes, baked in white paper liners
* 3 1/2 cups small yellow, cream, or white jelly beans, such as Jelly Belly
* 4 pieces yellow fruit chews, such as Laffy Taffys or Starbursts
* 1 tablespoon black decorating sugar
* 1 tablespoon white decorating sugar
* 8 sets of corn holders (optional)

Go ahead; call your family and tell them you'll be bringing corn-on-the-cob for Thanksgiving dinner year. One less vegetable to make Fido scarf down underneath the table, and one more dessert to enjoy later! It's a win-win!

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Daily DIY: A Rubbermaid Solution

Erin Loechner — 2009-11-04T09:00:00+00:00

Filed under: food, household hacks, in the kitchen

Photo: American Feast

My Rubbermaid containers have lived through one too many pasta casseroles and are starting to smell like it, too. Naturally, I researched a few options on how to take the scent out of plastic and stumbled upon a great solution that I can't wait to try on my next set of Rubbermaids.

Turns out that if you sprinkle a bit of salt in an empty airtight Rubbermaid container before you store it, you'll keep the smell at bay. Go on --- give it a shot and report back. ;)

And yes, I realize we're talking salt yet again here at DIY Life, but honestly --- can you ever get enough of the kitchen hacks? I certainly cannot, and just to show you how necessary a bit of sodium really is, here's another handy (and salty!) post to whet your whistle:
-Make Your Own Toothpaste (YES! With salt!)

Convinced?

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Daily DIY: The Best Scrubbing Solution Ever

Erin Loechner — 2009-11-02T09:00:00+00:00

Filed under: food, household hacks, in the kitchen

Photo: SMH

By now you should realize how much I love a good kitchen hack, especially when it includes items and ingredients I already have around the house. One of my favorites? Forget harsh detergents and solutions when scrubbing grease spots off your cast-iron cookware. Instead, grab a pinch of salt and a paper towel to create a salty solution that works wonders!

Proof that sometimes the most natural ingredients are the best DIY lifesavers.

Want to know some other ways a pinch of salt can make your life easier? Read on, right here at DIY Life:
Find out the various uses of your average table salt: The Many Uses of Table Salt
Spice up your beauty routine with salt: Make Your Own Salt Scrub
Salt for your green thumb: Epsom Salt in Your Garden
And, lastly, salt in the kitchen (of course!): Make Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Your Microwave

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Daily DIY: Onion Tears No More

Erin Loechner — 2009-10-30T09:00:00+00:00

Filed under: food, in the kitchen

Photo: PPIL4

I love DIY hacks in the kitchen. One of my favorites is this easy secret about cutting onions. To prevent the waterworks show when slicing this potent vegetable, simply hold your tongue on the roof of your mouth (but don't breathe through your nose!). You'll still be able to breathe, don't worry, but you won't have to explain to your guests that really, nothing's wrong -- it's the onions.

Of course, there are a ton of other onion hacks for the kitchen, and most can be found right here at DIY Life. Let's take a look, shall we?:
-For an instructional video including 5 tips for slicing onions without crying like a baby, visit How to Dice an Onion.
-Sure, onions are full of flavor, but did you know they could juice up your iPod (literally?). Find out more at Charge Your iPod With an Onion.

Clearly, onions just got a whole lot sweeter.

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Daily DIY: Fruit and Veggie Storage

Erin Loechner — 2009-10-29T09:00:00+00:00

Filed under: food, in the kitchen

Photo: TAU

Keeping tomatoes and citrus fruits in the fridge is a big no-no. Besides the fact that I hate cold tomatoes, their shelf life will be so much longer if it's not refrigerated. But did you realize that you should be storing them as far away from the refrigerator as possible? It's true --- keep tomatoes and citrus fruits away from the fridge (preferably on a sunny window's shelf) for the longest shelf life possible.

I don't know why it works, but it does. You should see your fruit's shelf life almost double if you test the theory. Plus, your fruit will be juicier, which means it will taste yummier. Bonus!

Want more kitchen hacks for smart food storage? Read on, friends:
-Like to buy in bulk? You need a vacuum in the kitchen! Make an 'Alvin' Vacuum Sealer.
-Want to know how to store cheese (and yes, there's a special way!). Cheese: There's More to it Than You Think.

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Daily DIY: Stainless Blade Hack

Erin Loechner — 2009-10-28T09:00:00+00:00

Filed under: food, household hacks, in the kitchen

Photo: Smile O Smile

Wow, that sounds a lot more harsh than necessary. Did you realize that you can remove the scent of onions and garlic from your fingers by gently sliding the face of a stainless knife across them? Sounds like a joke, but it's true! Gently is the operative word, guys -- unless you'd like to get a bit bloody for Halloween this year.

And yes, it's kitchen hack week here at DIY Life. For more fun and inventive ways to make things easier for you in the kitchen, check out a few of my favorite DIY Life articles below!:

1. Out of cleaning supplies and no time to re-stock? Clean your entire kitchen with one lemon.
2. Have an extra towel rack laying around and collecting dust? Turn your IKEA towel rack into a condiment spice shelf.
3. Learn your freezer know-how: 20 Foods That Freeze Surpisingly Well... and 20 That Don't.

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Daily DIY: Potato, Potato

Erin Loechner — 2009-10-27T09:00:00+00:00

Filed under: food, in the kitchen

Photo: HowStuffWorks

I looove salt, but my husband likes to keep it at a minimum. Of course, any time I do the cooking (which I'll admit is totally rare), there's always too much salt added for the husband. Instead of adding a little bit of everything to even things out, I learned a bit of a trick to tame the salt: toss in a peeled potato while the dish is still cooking.

Surprisingly, it works like a charm. Want to know a few more additional tips and tricks you can use the trusty potato for? Some of these fun kitchen hacks will surprise you!:
-Change a Broken Light Bulb with a Potato
-Use a Potato Chip to Light a Fire While Camping

And, of course, just for fun --- you can make lasagna in your dishwasher. How's that for a kitchen hack? Now if only my oven could do the dishes for me...

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The DIY Reel: Create a Rolling Kitchen Cart

Erin Loechner — 2009-10-15T15:00:00+00:00

Filed under: home decor, in the kitchen, kitchen

My husband and I put an offer on a fixer-upper (ahhh, the agony of moving yet again!) this past weekend and if our bid is accepted, it looks like we'll be facing a super intense kitchen makeover. Of course, helpful tips like Kelly's rolling kitchen cart makeover will come in handy when it's time to tackle that kitchen island.

The best part about this easy-to-do tutorial? It uses a basic side table as its main material, and we all know how many side tables are scattered among garage sales and thrift shops. Why not keep your eye open for a side table next time you're out and about? Chances are, you can score one cheap and splurge on a nice countertop material (I'd love white marble or slate!) and caster wheels.

Another option? Cover your side table with stainless steel sheet metal for a sleek, modern look. You'll get a few more scrapes and dents in the island, but hey --- isn't that the definition of character?

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Daily DIY: How to Make Bacon Cups

Erin Loechner — 2009-10-08T09:00:00+00:00

Filed under: food, in the kitchen, entertaining

A breadless BLT never looked so appetizing. Photo: NotMartha

Everything's better with bacon, whether we're talking bandages, mints or even [eek!] air fresheners. As a massive pork fan myself, I'm amazed to find these yummy looking bacon cups, courtesy of NotMartha. Want the recipe? You got it...

To create the cup shapes, Megan used the back of this Wilton King-Size Muffin Pan, which are the width of jumbo muffins but are almost twice as tall (see this cupcake for a visual). Megan used two layers of bacon on the sides and wove it like a basket. She notes that for as floppy as the bacon is when trying to weave it, it keeps its shape really well once cooked to the point that it is crisp.

Megan then set the oven at 400 degrees and carefully formed foil over the back of the muffin pan. She cooked the bacon, moving the pans around, until it was crisp and waited for it to cool before removing the foil and shaped bacon.

Genius, right? I'm amazed. Go, Megan!

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Daily DIY: How to Test Eggs for Freshness

Erin Loechner — 2009-10-05T09:00:00+00:00

Filed under: food, in the kitchen

Read on for one egg-celent tip! Photo: Khymos

Eggs are one of my favorite foods; perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner (and of course, in between). Scrambled, fried, over-easy... any way, any how. Of course, the little trick I'm about to share is a Godsend for someone as egg-crazy as myself, so I'm committing it to memory as I write this.

Did you know that expired eggs float, rather than sink? Grab a bowl filled with cold water and let a few eggs soak in the bowl for two minutes. The freshest eggs will stay at the bottom, and any expired eggs will rise to the surface. Eggs should stay fresh for up to three weeks when properly stored.

Easy enough, right? And don't worry -- for all of you egg lovers, I've scrounged up one of my favorite (and healthy!) recipes: the skinny omelette. It's not only delicious, but super easy to make. Especially with our new floating egg trick! Go forth and cook, DIY-ers!

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Daily DIY: Back to the Grind

Erin Loechner — 2009-09-24T09:00:00+00:00

Filed under: food, in the kitchen

Wake up and smell the coffee maker... Photo: Arizona Coffee

I'm a bit of a coffee addict; so much that I've recently been second-guessing my aversion toward home coffee makers. I suppose I assumed that if I didn't have a coffee maker, I wouldn't drink coffee. Clearly, I didn't factor in the massive Starbucks right around the corner...

Anyway, I learned this simple coffee maker cleaning tip over the weekend and couldn't wait to share it with you! Each week, grind a 1/4 cup of dry, white rice. Not only will your blades rid themselves of coffee bean grime, but the appliance will smell fresher, too! And I have a funny feeling that a fresher appliance means fresher coffee. And fresher coffee means a fresher morning! See how that works?

And of course, for coffee recipes, tutorials and related DIY how-to's, check out Make's caffeinated round-up of DIY Coffee tricks and tips! Careful, though; you'll be getting jitters in no time.

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How to Pickle and Freeze Cucumbers

Erin Loechner — 2009-09-18T15:00:00+00:00

Filed under: food, in the kitchen, seasonal, gardening and plants

It's time to pickle those garden cukes... the easy way! Photo: Garden Crossings

OK, there's no denying it any longer. Fall is officially around the corner as the leaves begin to transform and September turns into October...

So what to do with those massive cukes you've grown over the summer? No worries; it's time to pickle! We'll show you how (it's much easier than you think, and you don't even need a canner!), and you'll be eating fresh all winter long...

Because cucumbers don't last long in the refrigerator (one week tops!), it's important to pickle and/or freeze your cucumbers while they're still fresh. In other words, if you've been sitting on your cucumber for five days, it's time to pickle. If you plan to pickle cucumbers from your garden, feel free to pick smaller, one-inch cucumbers to pickle. As long as they're green and ripe, you can work with any size (as long as you can fit it into a jar!). Ready to get started?:

1. Choose your cucumber. If you're new at this, you can use any cucumber. However, next year, try to plant a few pickling cucumbers to freeze. They're much easier to work with and are often tastier! When choosing your cucumber, remember the best are dark green in color with lots of warts and no bloating. If your cucumber isn't ripe enough (or over-ripe!), the pickles will be tart and less crisp.
Note: The fresher the cucumber is, the crispier your pickle will be!

2. Wash. Wash your cucumbers in cold water and cut if desired.

3. Prepare your jars for canning. If your dishwasher has a sterilize cycle, run it through a few times. If not, simply wash with warm, soapy water (and be sure to remove all soap prior to canning!).

4. Choose your pickle mix. Whether you want dill, kosher, bread and butter or sweet, many grocers have a mix for everything. Depending on which seasoning you'd like, preparation will be different, but most involve bringing the seasoning to a boil and mixing in a few key ingredients.

5. Add your cucumbers and pickle mix in a mason or canning jar. Shake and let sit for eight hours, or freeze to enjoy them in two weeks or so.

That's it! Try making a few pickles with your children; it's a fun, easy recipe that will teach them plenty of patience when it's time to wait a full eight hours... ;)

Enjoy!

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Three Creative DIY Kitchen Backsplashes

Erin Loechner — 2009-09-16T15:00:00+00:00

Filed under: home decor, in the kitchen, kitchen

I can't tell you how disappointed I am when I visit a friend that oozes with creativity and see that their backsplash is the same brown granite as anyone else's. Kitchen backsplashes are so often overlooked as something mundane, unnoticed or unnecessary. And the truth is? The backsplash, in my opinion, is one of the more important design elements of the kitchen. Aside from appliances, they can make a massive impact when done right.

Even better? They don't necessarily have to carry a huge price tag. Here I've rounded up a few of my favorite creative DIY backsplashes to both inspire and remind you that a backsplash doesn't exist solely for functional purposes...

Have a few spare rolls of wallpaper? Tackle that backsplash. Photo: Apartment Therapy

1. Wallpaper
Wallpaper is great for adding an unexpected dose of pattern to any space, and the backsplash is not to be excluded. Try the look by bolting a thin sheet of glass over the wallpaper to prevent peeling or discoloring of the paper itself. Other ideas inspired by the wallpaper look? For a kid-friendly and educational kitchen, try placing your child's artwork or old, typographic report cards behind plexiglass. I'd love to see some vintage alphabet flash cards in a family kitchen's backsplash, as well. The possibilities are truly endless with a sheet of glass to protect from stains!

2. Ceramics
No, we're not talking tile here. Why not line up a few plates for a backsplash that adds a fun, decorative architectural element to the room? Plate hangers are both inexpensive and perfect for switching out decor quickly and easily. I think the look would be gorgeous in a country-inspired kitchen or even a more modern setting. (I'd love these Thomas Paul melamine plates in a stark, black and white kitchen!)

3. Chalkboard
Your elementary school teacher would be so proud. Simply add a few coats of chalkboard paint to the space above your sink and under your cabinets for an instant, schoolroom-inspired aesthetic that is super easy to maintain. Bonus? You'll never lose that to-do list again; just grab a piece of chalk and let the fun begin!
Hint: You can even learn how to make your own chalkboard paint right here!

Promise me you'll ditch the granite, OK? There are far too many great ideas to waste away with a brown marble look-alike!

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Daily DIY: Cleaning Cobwebs

Erin Loechner — 2009-09-16T09:00:00+00:00

Filed under: in the kitchen, cleaning

Rid your home of cobwebs... for good. Photo: Victorian Fireplace Shop

Halloween may be just around the corner (I am so so excited to break out this how-to tutorial and rock a sandwich costume this year!), but no one likes a spider web inside their home. Chances are, you rid the webs with your household broom, but how do you keep them from coming back?

Easy. Next time you broom-tackle those spiders, dab a bit of lemon juice onto the bristles of the broom. Turns out, the feisty arachnids don't react well to citrus, so you're likely to ban them forever. Bonus? In the process, you'll be ridding your home of tons of other pesky critters, including ants, flies, scorpions and earwigs.

Just another fabulous use for a fabulous fruit.

Want more fun lemon uses? Try a few of these tips around your home:
-Daily DIY: Clean Your Entire Kitchen With One Lemon
-Organic Produce Wash Made With Lemon and Vinegar
-How to Easily Clean Your Filthy Microwave

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Daily DIY: Nuts for Wood

Erin Loechner — 2009-09-15T09:00:00+00:00

Filed under: food, in the kitchen

Erase those wooden dings with nature's fix... Photo: The Daily Green

So, your cutting board is antique, beautiful and a family heirloom... but incredibly blemished. After all, it's been through countless salads, pastas and dinners and once hosted your aunt's prize-winning ham. Now that you've finally got it in your kitchen, your can lighting has revealed quite a few nicks from the years. Don't worry; here's a quick tip for covering any unsightly dings. And you'd never have guessed the surprising fix is in your pantry...

Split a walnut or pecan in half and rub it directly onto any wooden surface with dings and/or nicks. Feel free to snack on the remaining half while the oil from the nut absorbs into the wood. Your wood's blemish will disappear right before your eyes, making the original, pesky nick virtually nonexistent.

How's that for a snack? Boosting your protein and making over your cookware -- all in one step? Those are some pretty brilliant nuts.

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ShelterPop Swap: Updating Old Appliances

Erin Loechner — 2009-09-01T15:00:00+00:00

Filed under: household hacks, in the kitchen, kitchen

Every kitchen has a few eyesores, but what do you do when your appliances (read: focal points!) are embarrassingly outdated? Take a cue from our ShelterPop friends and cover those blemished babies with Easy DIY: Updates to Old Appliances.

An old fridge gets a new life... and purpose. Photo: Danny Seo

One of my favorite ideas is Danny Seo's refrigerator makeover with a handy can of chalkboard paint. What was once a retro embarrassment is now both fun, functional and incredibly easy on the eyes (and the wallet!). His tips for re-creating the look?:

1. Lightly sandpaper the refrigerator for a few minutes.

2. Paint a light coat of chalkboard paint directly onto the fridge. (Hint: Danny warns that this coat is going to look UG-LY, but not to worry. Every good project takes patience.)

3. When the first coat has completely dried, tackle a second coat. Let dry, and repeat. Third time is the charm, as your refrigerator will be miraculously transformed into a message center by coat three.

4. Prep for scribbles by rubbing chalk over the entire paint surface after dried. Wipe down with a damp washcloth and you're ready to play!

An instant, family-friendly makeover that you can do in a weekend. Fantastic!

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DIY Spa: 5 Alternate Uses for Oatmeal

Chris Jordan — 2009-08-14T16:00:00+00:00

Filed under: food, in the kitchen, health

We all have eaten oatmeal for breakfast at some point in our lives. It is inexpensive, easy to make, and if we believe the health claims, it is exceptionally good for us. Helping to lower cholesterol, fighting diabetes, and reducing the risk from certain cancers, to name a few of its benefits.

But did you know that oatmeal can do more than just make a tasty breakfast?

1) Chicken pox, poison ivy, dry itchy skin? Have an oatmeal bath. Grind a cup or so of plain oatmeal in your food processor. Put it into an old stocking or cheesecloth and tie the open end so it form a pouch. You can hang the pouch over the water faucet so that the warm water runs through the pouch as the tub fills, or you can use the pouch the way you would a washcloth and apply to the affected areas.

2) Make an oatmeal paste. Cook the oatmeal a little thicker than you would for normal eating. Allow it to cool slightly, so that it is warm and will not burn you. Apply the paste with a spatula to the areas of the skin that have poison ivy, shingles, or other type of itchy rash. If possible, wrap the area with some type of plastic wrap. This is not necessary, but will prevent the oatmeal from flaking off as it dries. As the oatmeal dries, it absorbs the oils that make the poison itch and spread.

3) Make a facial mask. 1/2 cup hot, not boiling water mixed with 1/3 cup of oatmeal. Allow it to sit for a few minutes. Then add 1 egg white. Mix well. Apply to your face. Leave on for about 15 minutes. Then rinse with cool water and pat dry. Your skin will look rejuvenated and refreshed.

4) Make a dry shampoo. No time for the shower? Grind 1 cup of plain oatmeal and mix well with 1 cup baking soda. Sprinkle the mixture sparingly on the roots of your hair. Give it a few minutes to absorb the excess oil, then brush out. You want to go easy on this lest you end up looking like you are wearing a powdered wig.

5) Dieting? Oatmeal can help you control your weight. Replace your regular flour with oatmeal flour. It has less calories and more soluble fiber making you feel fuller longer so you will be less tempted to reach for that second, or third, muffin.

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7 Ways to Declutter and Organize Your Kitchen

Chris Jordan — 2009-08-11T13:00:00+00:00

Filed under: in the kitchen, cleaning

The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home. It is the busiest place in the house, where guests and family congregate. But do you know what congregates with them? Stuff, that's what. And before you know it your counters are covered with clutter and all of your drawers resemble the junk drawer.

How do you keep your kitchen organized and clutter free?

1) If you don't use it daily, put it away. I am not a fan of appliances on the counter. At all. It doesn't take much effort to put things away and take them back out again. The only appliances that live on my counters are my coffee pot and my huge stand mixer. Some people argue for the toaster to be kept on the counter and to them I say, "Do you really eat that much toast?"

2) Keep the top of your refrigerator clear. Don't stick stuff up there. This one is going to be controversial, get all those papers and magnets and photos off of the front of your refrigerator. It makes your kitchen look like a cluttered mess. I know you think that yours looks different better, but trust me... it doesn't.

3) Store your items in your cabinets in a logical manner. Imagine yourself using your kitchen before you decide where to store your dishes. It makes much more sense to have your dishes stored near your dishwasher rather than across the kitchen. Your coffee pot is probably better near your sink, your spices and pots near the stove, napkins and place mats as close to your eating area as possible. Don't be afraid to rearrange the contents of your cabinets if you find your original placement isn't working for you.

4) If you have glass front cabinets or open shelving, make sure that the things that are visible are neat and orderly. If you have nice glassware, this is the place to store them. Decorative baskets can be used for hiding things that might not be attractive.

5) Get that spice rack off of your counter. There are several options for your spices from a rack that hangs on the inside of your cabinet door to tiered risers that raise the spice jars in the back row up so that you can see them.

6) Purge, purge, purge. Kitchen things seem to multiply on their own overnight. Go through your things with a critical eye and get rid of those that you don't use. I finally got rid of some random mismatched silverware pieces I had been hanging onto since college. Do you have older pots and pans that you aren't using? Cookie sheets that have seen better days? Cheap knives that don't even cut? A thousand and one plastic water bottles? Get them out of your kitchen and reclaim that space.

6) Pay attention to the details. Put your canned goods away with the label facing forward. Find a place to store and organize your mail other than the kitchen counter. Put your purse away in the closet.

7) Get in the habit of always putting things back where they belong. If you put your things away after you use them you will never be faced with a cluttered mess again.

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