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Simple storage ideas offer effective organization in the kitchen. - Storage Tips 6-10

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Real Estate Agent with Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

6. Store spice bottles one deep, on their sides with labels visible, in shallow drawers, instead of stacking them, says organization consultant Ginny Scott of California Closets in Portland, Oregon. The best location for spice storage is below a cooktop or to the side of your range. The flavor of spices stored above a cooking surface may be adversely affected by the heat.

To retain flavor, store spices away from a direct heat source.

 

Make the most of shallow storage space.

7. Claim shallow storage spaces. It's easier to see what's on hand when items aren't hidden behind each other.

8. Divide your drawer space. Adjustable inserts help organize flatware and other items inside your drawers. When designing custom drawer space, specify shallow drawers to store utensils one deep for easy viewing.

9. Choose full-extension pullouts. Drawers and trays that extend fully allow the use of back corners without having to reach deep into cabinets to retrieve a pot or small appliance. You may prefer drawers because they save having to first open a set of doors.

 

Save precious space with a door storage rack. Image courtesy of Merillat Industries.

10. Attach racks to the inside of cabinet doors to boost storage options. Be sure to allow enough clearance within your cabinets for racks that tidily stow paper products.

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Liz Flint
Century 21 Hardee-Team Realty - Houston, TX
Houston\Tomball Realtor (832)816-8066

Hi Anthony, thanks for the tips.  I never thought of putting spice bottles in a drawer, but it sure would be handy for cooking.

Oct 31, 2009 04:16 AM
Ginger Moore
Wilkinson & Associates Realty - Gastonia, NC

Nice artice with great space saving tips.  I think most of us could utilize space a  little more efficiently if we would adhere to these tips:)

Oct 31, 2009 04:18 AM