Home Matters
How often you use your kitchen equipment dictates where you store it. “A” is for Every Day Every kitchen has a few best friends: dishware, tools and equipment used each and every day. “A” kitchen items include plates and glasses, bowls and mugs, tableware and serving spoons, saucepans and skillets, kitchen knives and cutting boards,…
Give your kitchen a green makeover with these eco-friendly tips. Designers and experts share insight on materials, products and designs that are perfect for outfitting an eco-friendly kitchen. Bamboo According to housewares expert Gus Dallas, the latest in environmentally friendly kitchens includes fast-growing bamboo. The material makes great cutting boards and it can also be…
Simple ingredients from the pantry can be used to make cleaning products that are kinder to the environment for a fraction of the cost. Diluted White Vinegar Mildly acidic white vinegar dissolves dirt, soap scum and hard water deposits from smooth surfaces, yet it’s gentle enough to use in solution to clean hardwood flooring. White…
It’s not raindrops that keep falling on your head; it’s the plastic tumblers when you open the cupboard. Time to declutter the kitchen! Before you begin, clear counters, empty the dishwasher and bring your kitchen to an ordinary state of clean. Fill a dishpan or sink with hot soapy water for quick cleanup and replacement…
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