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How to Give Your Kitchen a Deep Clean

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Giving your kitchen a deep clean once or twice a year can make your apartment a healthier, more attractive environment in which to live. Set aside a few hours or even the majority of a day to clean your kitchen properly.

Materials Needed

  • Several soft rags
  • Broom and hand-broom with dust pan or vacuum
  • Soft-bristled scrub brush
  • Mop
  • Multisurface cleaning solution or a solution with equal parts warm water and distilled vinegar
  • Trash bags
  • Donation box
  • Baking soda

Step 1: Remove Everything from the Kitchen

You can’t give your kitchen a…

Ugly Kitchen Cabinets? Four Stylish Solutions

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Kitchen cabinets can make or break the look of your kitchen. If you are stuck with ugly, old kitchen cabinets that are an eye sore then something needs to be done. Purchasing new kitchen cabinets, however, is a huge expense but there are several other ways you can redo the cabinets for much cheaper to give them a new updated look.

New Paint

New paint added to kitchen cabinets can actually create brand new looking cabinets for a very cheap price. Older…

5 Knife Sharpening Safety Tips

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Knife sharpening is essential for pro and amateur cooks alike. Keeping your kitchen knives sharp will allow you to cut through food more easily, which also decreases your chance of cutting your fingers on a knife that catches or slips off of food (instead of slicing through evenly). However, sharpening can be dangerous, so be sure to follow safety precautions:

1: Use a Steel or a Sharpening Stone

There are multiple knife sharpening methods, but some of the more intricate methods are…

5 Tips for Packing Kitchen Appliances and Cooking Utentils

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Kitchen appliances are fragile items to pack and move. If not done properly, they can get damaged and you’ll have to spend money to replace them. You can avoid this hassle by packing them the right way so that both your kitchen appliances and cooking utensils arrive intact at your final destination. Use theseĀ 5 tips to help you pack your kitchen items safely for transport:

1. Bubble Wrap

Whether you use bubble wrap depends on how much money you have to spend…

5 Kitchen Decorating Tips for Renters

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Renters can be limited when it comes to kitchen decorating. If you go overboard you could risk losing your security deposit, and may even end up owing money. There are still some ways you can bring your kitchen to life without upsetting your landlord. Try these 6 decorating tips:

1. Store Appliances

Don’t crowd your counter tops with appliances. Put them away after using them, except for your coffee pot and microwave. A cluttered counter top will only shrink an already small…