Top Five Kitchen Organizers
Kitchens are one of the most difficult areas of the home to organize. They must hold all of the equipment necessary for food preparation as well as an ever changing supply of groceries. With the constantly changing inventory of food, it can be difficult to remember what you have and what you need. It can also be difficult to put your hands on some of your cooking tools that you do not use on a regular basis. If you take the time to organize your kitchen once, you will save time with every mea l and trip to the grocery store. Kitchen organization is made easier by the variety of organizational tools that are available. By investing a little money in your kitchen you will save time and money, and make meal preparation much less stressful. If you only invest in five items to organize your kitchen, these products provide you with the greatest reward for the price:
Drawer organizers
A drawer organizer allows you to get the most storage space possible from each drawer in addition to making it a whole lot easier for you to find the item you are looking for. For narrow drawers where you store things like utensils or miscellaneous “junk” such as tape, scissors, rulers, etc., adjustable dividers make it possible to keep your items from tangling and jumbling all together. Drawer organizers with two drawers provide more room to stack dishes, canned goods or other items. Without a drawer organizer, you must choose between storing items only one high or stacking those items on top of one another. When you only stack items one high, you leave a great deal of empty storage space in the drawer, and when you do stack things, you must remove the top layer to view or access what you inevitably want from the products on the bottom. Drawer organizers can go in cabinets, in the pantry or under your sink. Anywhere that you find wasted space or groceries or dishes are stacked, consider using a drawer organizer.
Step shelves
Step shelves are typically expandable and may have two or more shelves. They are particularly handy for storing small items that look similar such as spices, extracts and even canned fruits, vegetables, soups and gravies. By lining the items up on step shelves you can easily read labels, and find what you are looking for at a glance.
Step stool
A step stool may seem like an odd item to include in an organization list, but stop and look around your kitchen. You probably have many areas that are out of your reach that would make excellent storage areas. Do you have cabinets above your refrigerator? If so, what is in them? More than likely things that you never use, that could be relegated to a box in the garage or even to Goodwill. Free up that space for items that you may not use every day, but that you do use on frequent occasion. With a step stool, access is no problem. If your cabinets extend to the ceiling, those top shelves are another source for hidden storage space. And what can you do if your cabinets do not extend to the ceiling? Consider storing items in wicker baskets on the tops of your cabinets.
Canisters
Canisters, preferably ones made of clear glass or acrylic, are an excellent way to make the most of your counter space. Clear canisters allow you to see at a glance what you have and how much is there. Think outside the box when using canisters for storage. In addition to flour and sugar, nuts, chocolate chips, coffee and cereal can all be stored in canisters. Anything that appreciates a dry storage solution is fair game for removing it from its box or bag and pouring it into a canister.
Roll out cabinet drawers
To get the most storage from your cabinets, consider roll out cabinet drawers. These drawers sit on the bottom of the cabinet, and you can pull the entire tray out. This allows you to see at a glance and to easily grab what you are looking for. For the most efficient use of your kitchen space, each cabinet should have either a roll out drawer or a drawer organizer.
The list of storage solutions that are available is truly limitless. By carefully considering your kitchen and its limitations, you can effectively double the space that you have for storage. Choices in organizational tools in the kitchen have improved dramatically in recent years. As we spend more time in our home the kitchen becomes a focal point of social activities. To enjoy the time we spend there, it is important that it be peaceful and clutter free. Time spent organizing your kitchen now will pay dividends in the future.
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At big box stores you can find black insulation tubes– made to insulate refrigerated air condition piping I think. I would measure the pipe length– some good idea of the diameter then get the insulation and put it on the pipe. You may need some duct tape. This is safety for you. Now, measure for the type cabinet space– go to a big box store to get the cabinet– use a jig saw to cut out the place in the shelves for the pipe.
Be sure and measure how much you need to cut out– you can use paper and make a template– or one of those metal things that give you a negative and positive of a door jamb– This is definately a DIY thing– the hardest part probably will be finding the studs the cabinet will need for attachment. Cabinets and their contents are really heavy.
good luck
I figure….there are only so many things these sorts of shows can show and about only so many ways to do them, because their audience base is your average Joe, by and large.
(1) Kitchen more visible, more use
(2) Bathroom (needed especially if there are more than two in your household
(3) maybe rethink fireplace, little known fact sometimes your house insurance will go up cause of a fireplace, or you might not find an insurance that will insure a house with a fireplace
How extensive a "fixup" were you going to do? Check your lease first to see what you're allowed to do without prior written consent from the landlord. Most residential leases, at least in my market, limit tenant alterations to reasonable changes that can be easily restored to their original condition when the tenant leaves (e.g. painting, hanging shelving and pictures).
Major renovations, such as replacing cabinets, tile, appliances, must only be done with the landlord's consent. He'll be living with your choices long after you move out, so HE has the right to say no, or, if he says yes, to approve styles and materials. Also, all improvements belong to the landlord, so unless he's cut you a deal where you fix the place up in exchange for much lower rent, you're losing money on the deal.
That being said, there are plenty of things you can do to fix the place up. Paint is the easiest way to liven up the kitchen and bath. Even if you're not up to decorative painting, a good fresh coat of paint will brighten any room. For kitchen and bath, make sure to use a semi-gloss paint (there are some that are specifically for kitchens and baths)–this will hold up to the moisture, dirt and grease and be easier to clean.
Use baskets or boxes covered with cloth or contact paper to corral small or oddly-shaped items in kitchen and bathroom cabinets or shelves. Cheap and decorative way to increase storage space and keep the place looking neat.
If you need more cabinet space in the kitchen or bath, try to find old dressers, china hutches, bookcases or cabinets on Craigslist or your local freecycle–these can be cleaned, painted, and moved around to suit your space. I used an old 1940's metal dresser for years as a kitchen island/storage for pots and pans. Dressers with missing drawers make good deep shelving for large pots and baking sheets: just cut plywood to fit where the drawer bottoms would sit.
With your landlord’s permission, you can paint or reface existing cabinets. If not, you can usually cover objectionable cabinets with contact paper or starched fabric without permanent harm to the surface. (Contact paper has gotten a lot cooler–it now comes in all sorts of styles, including faux leather, faux granite, real cork, brushed aluminum and copper, etc.).
Also, you simply must check out Craftster! It’s not a home improvement site, as such, but it has every sort of craft and DIY project you can imagine, from what to do with old light bulbs to decorative painting, furniture design and complete room makeovers, in every style from classic to gothic and back again. And if you ask nicely, the members will often give you a free tutorial.
Usually, no. Although it may be a good idea to shop at one of your local home improvement stores, you may not want to. Personally, I prefer to research the internet and see what deals are available based on the time of year.
There are a number of online retailers who deliver their kitchen remodeling supplies directly to your door. Apart from traditional retailers, check out individuals and companies who specialize in producing quality custom products, such as kitchen cabinets.
The beginning of spring/summer is the best time to buy fresh kitchen supplies & remodeling equipment.
probably $400 or so, if you want the old sink pulled out and a new installed with a garbage disposal.
That of course does NOT include the costs of the materials.
I prefer oil stain ,Two coats and usually mix whatever color that I am using (4 parts color to one part natural) with natural"clear" stain of the same brand. It seems to make the grain a little deeper. A trick an old floor refinisher showed me years ago and seems to work well.
As far as the finish. I also prefer oil polyurethane, Three coats ,sanding between #2and #3 coat. I use high gloss for my first two coats and whatever gloss is required (flat,semi,satin, or gloss) for the final coat.(The higher the gloss the more durable the finish)
Water based polly is fine for the insides of the cabinets as it is much easier to apply but tends to be a little "chalky" looking and does not hold up to cleaning solvents as well. It is great for closet built-ins , and other household furniture
Whatever you use ,take your time and be as neat as possible ,Letting each coat dry and lightly sanding with fine sandpaper between coats. Dust or vacuum constantly and use a tack cloth before coats. Your efforts will be their own reward.
Good luck.
Any expense you put into the house is an expense as it is added to the basis of the cost of the house. The house basis is what it was worth the day that you inherited it. If you put paint roof drive kitchen or anything into the unit to improve it. then it is an expense…. I doubt that you will have to worry about it being worth more now than it was worth a year ago,, Find an appraiser that will give you a high appraisal for last year, and then sell it for less will make it a loss, and no taxes paid at all. Most property is not worth what it was last year according to so many pundits on TV.
The Government has created a portal to help individuals who need benefits because of life events. Visit http://www.govbenefits.gov
Use the drop down button
DO YOU NEED BENEFITS BECAUSE OF A LIFE EVENT?
Choose the life situation best applicable to you and then see if you qualify for the available government assistance.
As for grants, if you live in a rural area, you can apply with the Dept of Agriculture for Grant #10.417 VERY LOW-INCOME HOUSING REPAIR LOANS AND GRANTS http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.PROGRAM_TEXT_RPT.SHOW?p_arg_names=prog_nbr&p_arg_values=10.417 Here is how this grant should be used:
"USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
Loan funds may be used to make general repairs and improvements to properties or to remove health and safety hazards. Grant funds may be used only to pay for the costs for repairs and improvements that will remove identified health and safety hazards or to repair or remodel dwellings to make them accessible for houshold members with disabilities. Loans and grants are typically used for repair or replacement of heating, plumbing or electrical services, roof or basic structure as well as water and waste disposal systems, and weatherization. Loans bear an interest rate of one percent and are repaid over a period up to 20 years. In addition to the above purpose, loan funds may be used to modernize the dwelling. Maximum loan amount cannot exceed a cumulative total of $20,000 to any eligible person and maximum lifetime grant assistance is $7,500 to any eligible person. The house must be located in an eligible rural area which does not exceed 10,000 population. Some places with populations between 10,000 and 25,000 may be eligible if not within a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Assistance is available in States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana's and the Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands."
You can also check with HUD who are the recipients of Grant 14.181 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.PROGRAM_TEXT_RPT.SHOW?p_arg_names=prog_nbr&p_arg_values=14.181 . This grant is given to non profits "to construct, rehabilitate or acquire structures to be used as supportive housing for persons with disabilities." Check if you can be a beneficiary of this grant.
You can find other home improvement grants at the the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov . Here is a list of home improvement grants available http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.PROGRAM_TEXT_RPT.SHOW?p_arg_names=prog_nbr&p_arg_values=14.181
To apply for grants, go to Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov . They have everything you need to apply for grants.