Kitchen organization, according to Lisa Zaslow of Gotham Organizers in New York City, is one of the more manageable tasks in organizing a home. “Think about it,” says Lisa, “no one ever lays down a fork in the cupboard; it goes in the utensil drawer.” Kitchens do offer a lot of ready-made organization: frozen items go in the freezer, pans go with pans and knives go with knives.
That doesn’t mean you can't learn to organize your kitchen in a more efficient way. Here are the best tips and tricks for organizing everything from spices to recipes.
Kitchen Pantry 101
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A pantry can quickly become a catch-all for food and cleaning products that do not have a proper storage space. Use this organizing guide to get your pantry in order.
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- How to Maintain Kitchen Pantry Organization
- How to Declutter Your Kitchen Pantry
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- Pictures of Super Organized Kitchens
Kitchen Cabinets 101
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Enroll in Kitchen Cabinets 101 and learn how to organize your cabinet quickly and efficiently. The key is to not allow your kitchen cabinets become a catch-all for things you're not sure where else to store. Kitchen Cabinet Resources:
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- 7 Most Efficient Kitchen Cabinet Organizers
- How to Clean & Declutter Kitchen Cabinets
- How to Maximize Space in Kitchen Cabinets
- How to Organize Your Top & Bottom Kitchen Cabinets
- How to Maintain Kitchen Cabinet Organization
- How to Organize Kitchen Appliances
- The Best Ways to Store Kitchen Appliances
- Pictures of Super-Organized Kitchens
Meal Planning & Grocery Shopping 101
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If you're stumped when it comes to meal planning, give it another try with the following resources:
Kitchen Storage Solutions
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Free up counter space for chopping and kneading with these easy and affordable kitchen storage solutions.
Hint: Many of these tips utilize things you already have in your kitchen.
Kitchen Appliance Organization
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My number one tip for organizing a kitchen is to cut down on the amount of appliances you keep on hand.
Furthermore, try to limit the amount of appliances that only have one use. Example: A blender can juice fruit, blend smoothies, thin soups and act as a basic food processor, while a rice cooker is really just a one-trick pony. As always be realistic, unless you're whipping up a batch of homemade waffles each weekend, do you really need a waffle maker taking up valuable cabinet space?
Unless you're using it regularly, store little-used appliances in your basement or on a very high shelf, or donate them out of your house.
Kitchen Appliances
Top Kitchen Organization Tips & Ideas
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Sometimes you don't have time to do a complete kitchen overhaul, and that's when kitchen tips, time savers and quick organizing ideas come in. Set the timer and quickly organize an area in your kitchen.
Kitchen Pictures, Tips and Time Savers
Holiday Meal Planning, Organization & Etiquette
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Hosting a holiday or large dinner party involves a lot of organization. Choosing a main dish or dishes, planning sides, extending invitations, choosing decorations and scheduling the big meal requires a great deal of pre-planning and organizing on the part of the host. Here, readers share their “Dos” and “Don'ts” for hosting a successful party.
