{"id":4464,"date":"2015-12-03T13:16:02","date_gmt":"2015-12-03T18:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/medinaexteriors.com\/?p=4464"},"modified":"2015-12-03T13:16:02","modified_gmt":"2015-12-03T18:16:02","slug":"kitchen-remodeling-conquering-kitchen-clutter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themediabeast.com\/resources\/kitchen-remodeling-conquering-kitchen-clutter\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Remodeling | Conquering Kitchen Clutter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kitchen Remodeling | Conquering Kitchen Clutter<\/h2>\n
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Kitchen Remodeling<\/a> |\u00a0Keeping your kitchen tidy and organized can be tough. As the heart of the home, it\u2019s often used for much more than food prep and eating \u2014 it tends to be the primary\u00a0gathering area for family activity.<\/p>\n

To get your kitchen clutter under control, tackle\u00a0the following three\u00a0trouble spots.<\/p>\n

Countertops<\/h3>\n

Kitchen counters seem to be the \u201cdrop zone\u201d for folks of all ages. When we want to cook and prepare food, we have often have to maneuver around stacks of mail, backpacks, children\u2019s artwork, water bottles, and other belongings.<\/p>\n

An essential step in eliminating this problem\u00a0is designating an area that you can commit to keeping a clutter-free zone \u2014\u00a0a space reserved just for food prep.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also okay to have another designated zone for the actual clutter, as long as you set a schedule to clear the area\u00a0on a regular basis. The secret to creating space on kitchen counters is not what\u00a0you put on the counters, but when and how often you clear them.<\/p>\n

Next, note which\u00a0items you use regularly\u00a0and which ones\u00a0you don\u2019t. Relocate infrequently used items \u2014\u00a0such as vases, serving dishes and small appliances \u2014\u00a0to another space.<\/p>\n

Keep items you use daily accessible \u2014 but off the counter \u2014\u00a0by hanging them on the wall (knives, for example) or from the ceiling (like pots and pans).<\/p>\n

Pantry<\/h3>\n

Pantries can be a dream come true or a perfect nightmare, depending on how you manage\u00a0the stuff inside.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re lucky enough to have a pantry in your kitchen, make sure you take advantage of the storage space. The best way to get your pantry under control is to start from scratch.<\/p>\n

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  1. Pull everything out<\/strong>. Clear out all the shelves and put all your pantry items\u00a0on the counter or table. (This is a good time to wipe down shelves and sweep, too.)<\/li>\n
  2. Take stock<\/strong>. Check expiration dates, and throw out items that have expired.\u00a0If you\u2019re\u00a0consolidating items, repackage them into smaller containers with a sticky note indicating which to use first.<\/li>\n
  3. Group like items together<\/strong>. Sort items into\u00a0dry goods, canned goods, baking supplies and snacks.<\/li>\n
  4. Reload<\/strong>. Put the items back on the shelf in a way that makes sense to you. For example, use the top shelf for canned and dry goods, put baking supplies on the middle shelves, and store snacks on the bottom shelves where kids can reach them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    When you\u2019re reorganizing, don\u2019t forget to use all available space. Over-the-door organizers are a great option if you have room in your pantry. Stash pantry items in the see-through pockets to virtually eliminate search time.<\/p>\n

    Cabinets<\/h3>\n

    Visibility\u00a0and accessibility are the biggest obstacles with kitchen cabinets \u2014 usually because we have too much crammed into the space, and items are not grouped together logically.<\/p>\n

    Group kitchen items by purpose, and assign them to specific drawers or cupboards. For example, keep all bakeware in one cabinet. Frequently used\u00a0supplies such as bags, foils, and wraps should go in an easily accessible drawer or cabinet.<\/p>\n

    One key to preventing kitchen clutter is establishing a\u00a0solution for items that tend to inexplicably reproduce,\u00a0such as plastic containers. They\u00a0always seem to create mayhem with their varying lids,\u00a0shapes and\u00a0colors.<\/p>\n

    To tame the plastic container clutter, gather them all together, with their lids.\u00a0Recycle, donate or throw away all pieces that are broken, cracked, or stained, as well as containers that don\u2019t have lids, and lids that don\u2019t match any of your containers. Then sort\u00a0your containers by shape and size, and stack them so the nest, with smaller containers inside larger ones. Finally, store lids in a separate clear container, basket, or napkin holder in order by height (smallest to largest).<\/p>\n

    Create a maintenance plan moving forward. Resist the urge to save every takeout container and food tub, and get everyone in the family into the habit of putting the containers and lids away properly so you\u2019ll never again have to worry about container clutter.\u00a0–<\/span>\u00a0Zillow<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Interested in kitchen remodeling?\u00a0Contact Medina Exteriors<\/a>\u00a0today, (330)591-40407<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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