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Make your kitchen work
harder and smarter for
you by equipping it with
the right tools. A few
well-placed storage
accessories can make
your cooking and
baking duties a joy
rather than a chore.
Baskets, Bins
& Boxes
When it comes to making meals,
packing lunches, and simply storing
the many things we require for
eating and cooking, an avalanche
of small and hard-to-organize items
can quickly accumulate. Just the
sight of the cluttered jumble
can make you want to slam the
pantry door. Bring down the
stress level by corralling items in
a neat row of baskets, bins, or
boxes, with like things grouped
together so you can find what
you need quickly. Containers
can also bring a bright color or pretty pattern
into the room, even if it’s behind the closed
doors of the pantry.
D
oes your home have a head-
quarters—a spot where people
come together, make decisions,
and share the best of times along with
the toughest homework assignments?
Of course it does—and we’re guessing
it’s the kitchen. Your family is busy and
a lot happens in this room, so efficiency
in the kitchen has never been more
important. The solutions featured in
the pages that follow will make it easier
for you to prepare meals, create grocery
lists, and in general keep your kitchen
running smoothly—giving you more
time for fun, food, and fellowship.
Sometimes an upgrade is as simple as a
new set of canisters or a few bins in the
pantry. Read on to discover some small
but powerful ways to streamline the
busiest room in your house.