Surprising Ideas

Surprising Ideas
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The Last Thing You Should Do with the Cardboard Box Your Sticks of Butter Came In
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
It's a *butter* way to organize!
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 7, 2021
You Should Line the Top of Your Fridge with Wax Paper
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
And the tops of your cabinets. Here's why.
Ashley Abramson
Sep 4, 2021
The 50 Most Brilliant Cleaning Hacks of All Time
The 50 Most Brilliant Cleaning Hacks
These easy and effective cleaning hacks will make doing chores a breeze!
Geraldine Campbell
Sep 3, 2021
10 Brilliant Dish-Washing Tips from People Who Are Tired of Doing Dishes
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
We should all be doing number 4.
Olivia Muenter
Sep 2, 2021
The First Thing You Should Do with a Box of Baking Soda
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
It makes all the difference — and costs $0.
Melissa Harrison Jameson
Sep 3, 2021
7 Old-School Tips That Can Save You Time and Money (and Are Worth Bringing Back!)
Tips from The Kitchn
If it worked for your grandma ...
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Sep 2, 2021
This Surprising Pantry Ingredient Is the Secret to Shining Up Stainless Steel in a Pinch
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Use it the next time you're in a pickle.
Rochelle Bilow
Sep 2, 2021
The Biggest Mistake You Make When It Comes to Coupons
Shopping
And what you should be doing instead!
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 31, 2021
The First Thing You Should Do with a New Stack of Coffee Filters
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
You'll be mad that you haven't been doing this all along.
Ashley Abramson
Aug 27, 2021
The Last Thing You Should Do with That Mesh Bag Your Garlic Comes In
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
It also works with those little bags from shallots and ginger!
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 19, 2021
The Smart IKEA Hack That’ll Finally Organize Your Pantry Snacks — Once and for All
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
For $7, it'll change the way you organize your pantry!
Michelle Lau
Aug 18, 2021
This Scandi-Style Kitchen Redo Features a Brilliant Chic-but-Cheap Backsplash Hack
Renovation Diaries
It looks like it would have cost so much more!
Dana McMahan
Aug 17, 2021
17 Things You’re Storing the Wrong Way — And What to Do Instead
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
Pot lids! Kitchen towels! Your slow cooker! And more!
Geraldine Campbell
Aug 13, 2021
The Brilliant Reddit Trick That’ll Keep Your Food Storage Containers Looking Like New
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
No more stains!
Ashley Abramson
Aug 12, 2021
This iPhone Hack Will Help You Get in and out of the Grocery Store Much Faster
Shopping
You'll be especially glad to know this, now, with indoor mask policies ramping back up again.
Aliza Gans
Aug 11, 2021
This $7 Sponge Basket Means I No Longer Have to Worry About Calling My Plumber
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
It saves me time and money!
Alison Goldman
Aug 4, 2021
The First Thing You Should Do with a New Pack of Cupcake Liners
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
We're here to solve your stickiest kitchen problem!
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 27, 2021
The $3 Ingredient That Will Instantly Upgrade Your Homemade Ice Cream
Groceries
Hint: You'll INSTANTLY love this idea.
Heather McClees
Jul 24, 2021
25 Brilliant Ways to Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags
Tips from The Kitchn
Including a clever tip for gardening and for cleaning your shower head.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 23, 2021
The Surprising, Space-Saving Trick That Might Be Hiding in Your Dishwasher
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Does this trick work in your dishwasher?
Ashley Abramson
Jul 22, 2021
The Last Thing You Should Do with All That Plastic Cutlery from Your Takeout Order
Tips from The Kitchn
Don't be so fast to toss those free forks!
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 20, 2021
How To Build a Floating Cooler for Less than $10
Tips from The Kitchn
Use pool noodles and a plastic storage container to build a floating cooler that can bob around with you in the water.
Lisa Freedman
Jul 16, 2021
Why Didn’t We Think of That? 18 Ingenious Kitchen Organizing Tips from Our Readers
We've rounded up some of the top tips you guys have given us recently. Steal some of them for your kitchen and share your own ideas.
Cambria Bold
Jul 16, 2021
7 Surprising Things You Should Refrigerate (and 4 You Shouldn’t!)
Tips from The Kitchn
Pillowcase in the fridge?! Yes!
Kara Nesvig
Jul 8, 2021
The First Thing You Should Do with a New Pack of Wooden Skewers
Tips from The Kitchn
Bakers, you'll love this easy tip!
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 8, 2021
3 Simple Tidying-Up Tricks Everyone Needs Right Now
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
We're big fans of number 3.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 5, 2021
Your Plants Can Actually Thrive in the Darkest Part of Your Kitchen — Here’s How
Tips from The Kitchn
It'll only cost you $16.
Savannah West
Jul 2, 2021
The Super-Surprising Way to Get Stains Out of Your Carpet
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
The results will amaze you!
Ashley Poskin
Jun 25, 2021
I Don’t Have a Junk Drawer, but This $8 Container Store Find Is a Great Alternative
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
No junk drawer? No problem!
Anna Kocharian
Jun 28, 2021
The First Thing You Should Do with a New Box of Zip-Top Baggies
Tips from The Kitchn
This one little thing will prove endlessly useful.
Geraldine Campbell
Jun 28, 2021
I Cleaned My Oven with a Magic Eraser — Here’s How It Went
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Turns out, it's really best for this one particular spot.
Lisa Freedman
Jun 28, 2021
My Secret to Cleaning My Cast Iron Skillet? Caramelize Onions!
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Check out these before and after pan pics!
Rochelle Bilow
Jun 28, 2021
The Brilliant Paper Towel Storage Idea That Everyone Needs to See
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
Get them out of sight, but still easily accessible.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 27, 2021
6 Reasons You Should Keep Laundry Detergent in Your Kitchen
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
It's good for so much more than just laundry!
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 25, 2021
The Last Thing You Should Do with the Cardboard Carrier from a Six-Pack of Beer
Tips from The Kitchn
You'll love this tip for your next backyard cookout!
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 25, 2021
The Smart Costco Buy That Completely Saved My Wedding Budget
Tips from The Kitchn
Here comes the bride … with a smart money-saving tip.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Jun 23, 2021
The First Thing You Should Do with a New Jar of Coconut Oil
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Here's a surprising trick for all those glass jars you've been saving!
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 22, 2021
The Magic Eraser Tip You’ll Wish You Had Known Years Ago
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
It'll save you money!
Ashley Abramson
Jun 14, 2021
Why I Made a Shopping List Template (Organized by My Trader Joe’s Layout)
It's pretty old-school, and it's pretty great.
Anjali Prasertong
Jun 16, 2021
5 Surefire (and Easy!) Ways to Clean the Glass on Your Oven Door
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
You might not have ever thought to try method #2!
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 11, 2021
The Cool Reason You Should Keep Your Sunscreen in the Kitchen This Summer
Tips from the Kitchn
You'll love this refreshing beauty tip!
Ashley Abramson
Jun 9, 2021
The Best Thing You Can Do with a Food Storage Container That’s Missing Its Lid
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
No lid? No problem!
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 9, 2021
10 Surprising Things You Can Do with Cornstarch
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Here's how to put that rarely used container to good use.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 14, 2021
The Super-Smart Reason Why You Should Save Those Leftover Ketchup Packets
Tips from The Kitchn
Don't be so quick to toss them!
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 9, 2021
The First Thing I Do with My Leftover Nightstand Water Every Morning
Tips from The Kitchn
Don't toss that water down the drain!
Taryn Williford
Jun 2, 2021
The 10-Second Trick for Erasing Knife Marks from Your Plates
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
The scratches (somehow) get TOTALLY erased!
Ashley Abramson
Jun 8, 2021
This Brilliant Hack Fixes the Only Problem of Owning a Stand Mixer
Tips from The Kitchn
Hint: It helps hide that ugly cord!
Ayn-Monique Klahre
Jun 8, 2021
Hydrogen Peroxide Can Help Cure Your Sick Houseplants — Here’s What You Need to Know
Tips from The Kitchn
Take note, those of you who tend to overwater!
Molly Williams
Jun 2, 2021
The Last Thing You Should Do with the Plastic Tag from Your Bag of Burger Buns
Cleaning Tips from the Kitchn
Save your bread clips — these handy tools double as crevice cleaners!
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 4, 2021
I Cleaned My Stainless Steel Appliances with WD-40 — And You Should Too
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Perhaps these before and after pics will convince you!
Ashley Abramson
Jun 1, 2021
I Used Shaving Cream to Spot Clean My Oven — Here’s How It Went
Cleaning Tips from the Kitchn
Spoiler: I loved it!
Shifrah Combiths
May 26, 2021
7 Everyday Items You’re Tossing Out That You Should Definitely Be Reusing
Tips from The Kitchn
Do not waste these things!
Caroline Biggs
May 28, 2021
3 Reasons You’ll Want to Bring a Can of Oven Cleaner to the Bathroom
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Buh-bye, grimy grout!
Ashley Abramson
May 24, 2021
The Simple Trick That’ll Make Your Sink Area a Million Times Better
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
You likely already have what you need sitting in your medicine cabinet.
Ashley Abramson
May 14, 2021
The 6 Worst Ways You’re Wasting Space in Your Kitchen
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
Number 6 is definitely the worst of the worst!
Shifrah Combiths
May 14, 2021
The 8 Worst Ways You’re Wasting Space in Your Fridge and Freezer
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
Because you only have so much fridge and freezer space!
Shifrah Combiths
May 7, 2021
5 Teeny, Tiny Things Kitchn Editors Did to Immediately Improve Their Kitchens
Tips from The Kitchn
Sometimes a little change goes a long way.
Lauren Masur
May 14, 2021
The $4 Bath Accessory That You Should Be Using in Your Fridge
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
And lots of us use our fridges more frequently than our showers. (Just saying.)
Ashley Abramson
May 14, 2021
The Last Thing You Should Do with an Empty Jar of Pasta Sauce
Tips from The Kitchn
The jars are just as versatile as the sauce that comes inside!
Shifrah Combiths
May 7, 2021
The First Thing You Should Do with a New Box of Aluminum Foil
Tips from The Kitchn
We don't want to oversell this or anything ... but it truly is mind-blowing.
Ashley Abramson
May 7, 2021
This $9 Mail Organizer Is the Key to Organizing Your Kitchen’s Messiest Problem
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
Hint: It'll help wrangle all those lids to your food storage containers.
Shifrah Combiths
May 6, 2021
13 Kitchen-Related Tips the Readers at Apartment Therapy Want Everyone to Know About
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
These tips will help you save money, clean more effectively, and enjoy your kitchen just a bit more.
Kara Nesvig
May 4, 2021
The First Thing You Should Do with a New Box of Kitchen Trash Bags
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
Do this one little chore the next time you open a new box.
Shifrah Combiths
May 3, 2021
12 of the Best Kitchen Cabinet Makeover Ideas of All Time
Before & After
With before and after pics for visual proof!
Carolin Lehmann
Apr 30, 2021
8 Surprising Ways to Use Rice Around the House
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Use the starchy water to clean pots and pans! Use uncooked rice to clean a vase! Make a DIY odor absorber! And more!
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 22, 2021
Why You Should Keep a Cutting Board in the Fridge
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
It actually helps with TWO things!
Heather McClees
Apr 22, 2021
The First Thing You Should Do with a New Bag of Dried Beans
Tips from The Kitchn
Put some of those dried beans to use in a surprising way!
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 20, 2021
8 Smart Tips You Should Steal from These Professional Cleaners
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Including a few smart uses for dish soap!
Ashley Abramson
Apr 20, 2021
This $1 Tool Can Get Your Pantry Organized, Make Your Dishwasher Better, Cut Back on Dirty Dishes, and More
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
It actually costs LESS than $1!
Ashley Abramson
Apr 15, 2021
This $20 IKEA Find Creates Counter Space Out of Thin Air
Tools
If you have limited prep space, buy this immediately.
Genevieve Diesing
Apr 16, 2021
The Last Thing You Should Do with a Single-Use Plastic Bottle Before You Recycle It
Tips from The Kitchn
It works with water bottles, soda bottles, even plastic milk cartons!
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 15, 2021
10 Things in Your Kitchen You Think Are Clean but Probably Aren’t, According to a Professional Cleaner
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
When was the last time you cleaned number 9?
Ashley Abramson
Apr 13, 2021