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Whitmor 6054-268 Supreme Bakers Rack, Chrome and Wood $82.54 Keep your kitchen organized and everything in its place with the Kitchen Baker Rack. This rack has a 250 pound lower shelf weight capacity making it perfect for storing your pots and pans as well as your other cooking utensils. In addition there is a wood cutting board that is included. Kitchen Baker Rack Features Easy no tool assembly. Durable chromed metal construction. Wood cutting board i… |
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SEI 68-Inch-Tall Trellis Baker’s Rack $229.99 Constructed of metal for durability Frame contains many ornate details such as the scrolled legs, shelf braces, and decoration Top edge has a decorative arch with leaf accents that sits atop the attractive trellis back Lower half of rack has two lower shelves that are approximately 12′ tall Wine rack that holds up to 5 bottles directly below the counter 33′ tall counter is laminated to give a… |
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Acme Sterling Cherry Finish Kitchen Cart $102.09 STERLING CHERRY FINISH KITCHEN CART -W/P1… |
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Dark Antique Brushed Metal Baker’s Rack Rustic $199.88 This is a very nice and sturdy unit that has many uses and is a beautiful piece of furniture. Great for storage of everyday kitchen items, glasses and bottles or for showing off special art pieces. Notice the nice scroll design. This also has a handy wooden shelf and two glass shelves. The finish is done in antique brushed style and is very rustic looking. Approximate Dimensions: 66″ tall x 39″ w… |
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Ornate Scroll Black Metal Wall Hutch This is a convenient practical unit that has many uses. Great for storage of everyday kitchen items and/or the microwave. Notice the light wood stain shelf,and the front curved feet. This also has wine racks. The finish is in sandy black. It stands 66″ tall x 28″ wide x 17″ deep. Not recommended to hold more than 20 lbs…. |
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Brushed Rhinestone Cake Server Set $33.88 Our Brushed Rhinestone Champagne Flutes (Champagne Flutes sold separately) & Cake Server Set will bring the right amount of dazzle to your big day. Indulge in wedding cake and champagne in style with this shimmering duo. Featuring a brushed silver finish, the cake serving set is accented by a group of three sparkling rhinestones. The matching toasting flutes (sold separately) feature a glass tulip… |
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My husband says our 6yo shouldn’t do so many chores? (these are all his chores)?
I have a son who just turned 6 and I have him
1. vacuum the house once a week,
2 .wash and wipe up 5 times a week.
3 .take out the trash every morning,
4. clean the bathroom (shower, toilet) once a month,
5 .his room has to stay neat and bed made every morning.
6. feed and clean his rabbits hutch every morning.
7. Clean the microwave,
8. Set the table for every meal.
My husband and I work full time and don’t have the time and energy.
We don’t make him do anything weekends expect take care of the rabbits.
My husband feels bad for him and thinks we are too lazy around the house but I don’t see the problem with him doing chores, there’s not that many there. Are we over working him?
I think it is important for a child to do chores because it teaches them responsibility. However, in my opinion this list might be a little excessive. I also have a six year old and I expect her to make her bed, pick up her toys, feed the cat, and clear her dishes after meals. I don’t have her do any heavy duty cleaning, such as the bathroom, because I think she is too young to handle the cleaners. Unless you are strictly using very natural cleaning products there could be safety issues because some types of cleansers can cause lung irritation, eye damage, or skin burns if not handled properly. I do sometimes have her help me dust, sort laundry, or prepare meals with me because she loves to help. Also, unless your six year old is big for his age or you have a really light vacuum cleaner I would guess that vacuuming is really tiring for him. I know my daughter would barely have the strength to move ours, much less vacuum the whole house. Something else to consider is what your motivation to have him do chores is. From your question it sounds like your motivation is for your own convenience. Chores should not be primarily about the parent having less to do, at least at this age. They should be character-building, teaching children that as members of the family they can make a contribution to the household.
Kitchen Storage Tips for the Apartment Dweller
Living in an apartment can be an experiment in efficiency and organization, since many apartment dwellers have almost as many belongings as those who live in houses but have significantly less space in which to store it all. This is often most evident in the kitchen, which tends to be one of the smaller parts of the apartment in order to give more room to the living room and bedrooms. Many landlords will also limit the amount of customization that you can do to the apartment itself, meaning that you are not likely to get new cabinets in place any time soon. This does not mean that you are without options for kitchen storage, of course; the more efficient your use of kitchen storage is, the more use you will be able to get out of the kitchen as a whole.
Here are some tips to help you find the kitchen storage space that you need without the ability to make drastic changes to the kitchen or the apartment. Keep in mind that while the terms of your lease may limit what you can do in regards to the walls and cabinets, stand-alone storage solutions fall under the category of furniture and may be freely used in almost all apartment situations.
Pegboards and Wall Storage
Though you may not be able to make major changes to the kitchen of your apartment, most landlords are not opposed to a few nails and screws being put into the walls. Use this to your advantage to create wall storage solutions for a number of your cooking utensils that you are likely to use often. Place a pegboard on the wall to keep from having to use multiple nails, with only two to four nails holding the entire board in place. Once you have it mounted you can add numerous pegs that can hold measuring spoons, spatulas, and any other small items that you are likely to use often. Not only will this make them accessible but it will also free up room in your drawers and cabinets for other items.
Store Dishes in another Room
A number of decorative furniture pieces are designed to hold dish settings. Take advantage of items such as these and get some or all of your dishes out of your kitchen cabinets. If you have a separate dining area then you should have the majority of your plates and silverware located there; even if you do not there is no reason that you cannot have a decorative hutch or dish display case along the living room wall that is closest to the kitchen. This can be especially beneficial if you have a nice set of dishes that you would not mind showing off, since you will be freeing up room in your kitchen while also beautifying another room in a unique way.
If Cabinet Space Is Lacking, Supply Your Own
While you most likely will not be able to actually add new cabinets to your apartment’s kitchen, making use of multi-drawer plastic storage containers can be the next best thing. Depending on the size of the container you can place them either in the floor or near the corner of a counter, giving you quite a bit of storage space in what would otherwise have been open air. Microwave carts can be employed in much the same way, letting you use the shelving underneath for storage while also giving you a solid surface on which to place your microwave or another small appliance. The creative use of containers such as these can also let you extend your kitchen area slightly if you place the drawers or storage containers on just the other side of the kitchen door in a much more open room; the contents of the container will still be easily accessible while you are cooking but will not be in the way like it would if you tried to make it fit in the much smaller kitchen area.
Organize with Containers
In addition to larger storage containers which can be used to add cabinet-like spaces to your kitchen, smaller containers can be used to make more efficient use of the cabinet space that you already have. Buy square plastic containers that are clear in order to fill much more of your cabinets than you would normally be able to, and do not be afraid to stack containers on top of each other if you have the room. Empty bulky packages of cereal, flour, and other kitchen supplies into airtight containers to not only make storage easier but to keep the contents fresh for longer as well. Use bins and boxes underneath the kitchen sink to help keep cleaning supplies organized with the added benefit of being able to pull them all out at once should you need them for major apartment cleaning.
About the Author
Jeremy Foster is a freelance writer and blogger. He writes about a wide range of topics, including home care and organization, often focusing on a specific area such askitchen storage.
