When a reader recently left a comment stating that they had made a great under-the-cabinet knife rack, I didn't think much of it until I saw the genius that it truly was. Instead of putting a rack on your backsplash (which still prohibits you from putting anything in front of it), check out this under-cabinet trick! More
Many kitchens have awkward spaces and tiny areas that could be put to better use. If your kitchen has just such a problem, then why not consider a filing cabinet, large or small, for a custom set of new storage? More
Organization is always easier when someone gets a big head-start on it for you. Such is the case with these pretty labels that will help you organize your dry goods and spices. More
Here's a helpful tip for those of you who aspire to maximum organization in your kitchen (or who just want a little help taking a lunch to work!) — create a "lunch drawer" with everything you need to grab for a quick lunch. More
Yesterday we featured a tour of America's Test Kitchen, the big kitchen where recipes and equipment are tested for Cook's Illustrated, Cook's Country, and all their accompanying television shows and websites. You might not think that such a big kitchen has lessons to offer a home cook in a small space, but actually, space is limited in this bustling, action-packed kitchen! Here are three tips from the America's Test Kitchen director on making the most of a small workspace. More
Q: We just moved into a beautiful older rental house. In the kitchen there is a small closet big enough for a trash can, or brooms maybe. However, we have a wonderful Simplehuman trash can that we prefer to have out next to our prep area. What can I do with this closet? More
Kitchen pegboards are awesome. They can hold and organize anything in the kitchen, from pots and pans to your iPad. Julia Child made them famous, and others followed suit — we showed you a pegboard in the kitchen of her editor, Judith Jones. Today we have some tips for creating and hanging your own pegboard, from Kate Payne of The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking. More
No matter what kind of food storage containers you have — they always come with lids. When assembling lunches for the road or leftovers for the fridge, no one wants to dig through drawers to find the matching piece. Try this simple arrangement that puts to use a basic storage unit usually found holding your home media. More
The idea of repurposing cans to hold items around your house isn't exactly a new one, but this method of hanging them is. Although there are IKEA wall mount systems that mimic this, I love the simplicity of repurposed objects and the art that their packaging brings to your kitchen. (Plus you'll finally be able to pull out that whisk without your spatula and wooden spoon tumbling to the floor.) More
I love technology, but I also love simplicity. As a compulsive list-maker, I've found the best of both in OurGroceries, a streamlined and sync-able list-making app. Just a few quick taps and I can move on to more delicious tasks — like cooking up all those groceries I just bought. More



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