Challenge Week 9: Appliances, big and small
An organized kitchen enables easier meal preparation and clean up. We all need that!
Step 1
1. Group by how frequently you use an appliance: daily, several times a week, monthly, rarely or holidays only.
Step 2
2. Within those groups, do you have appliances that can do double duty? Don’t get rid of those. TIP: Don’t buy appliances that have one use.
Step 3
3. What appliances are in your rarely used group? If you place the appliance on the countertop rather than the back of a cupboard, will you use it more frequently because it’s easier to reach?
Step 4
4. Cords should be wrapped around appliance before storing because it gives a neater appearance. Small parts can be stored in labelled clear storage bags or clear plastic shoe boxes.
Step 5
5. Use a step stool to store appliances on higher shelves. I have my big turkey roaster on full display above my cabinets, among the bird houses, baskets and big ceramic urns.
TIPS
TIP: When you purchase an appliance, find the product manual online and save the digital version as a bookmark.
Look for shelves you can add to your cabinets that will benefit your appliance storage. Check out these two items on Amazon and search around for other cool storage units.
