Kitchen Ideas Faqs

What are your best kitchen organizing tips? I curently live with the tiniest kitchen EvEr (actually stored stuff under my bed- yes it was that bad) I am moving this weekend into a kitchen with a galley kitchen- one side is stove & sink (cabinet under sink), the other side is floor to ceiling cabinets (YAY) I also have 5 drawers. Since I am starting fresh, what are your best organizing tips?

How about sharing some good kitchen tips?

In need of kitchen organizational tips...please? I'm wondering where plates and cups and utensils and silverware (and all the other stuff that goes in the kitchen) should go? Thanks in advance for tips and advice!

Do you have any kitchen caulking tips? I have laminant kitchen counters which are in great need of caulk. I would like to do it myself. Any thoughts which will help me do it well are appreciated.

Do you have general kitchen/cooking tips? I am trying to put together a list of cooking tips for a newlywed wife. What are some tips that would have been helpful for you had you known them when you first started cooking?

rodoing a kitchen! how long should it take and any money saveing tips? me and my dad r redoing the kitchen but i go to school and he works so we can only work on it a few nights a week and weekends how long should it take? and any money saveing tips on redoing the kitchen?

What are some good tips, for remodeling a kitchen??? I am going to try and help my mother remodel the house. She has decided since we use the kitchen the most, to start in it first. My mother and I have never really done any remodeling before, so I need some tips, like what to do first, and things like that. I know she wants to get a new sink, and counter tops, along with painting the walls. I am looking for any ideas, websites, and tips from experience. Please help!!!!

Other than opening windows, are there any clever tips for keeping a kitchen cool while cooking in the summer? Sometimes running the a/c just isn't enough. If one HAS to do a lot of cooking is there any secret to keeping the kitchen cooler? Anyone got any secret tips on this?

can anyone please give me 20 great kitchen tips???/? i need 20 great kitchen tips .. i am looking for both cooking and cleaning

I want to refinish my melamine kitchen cabinets. Any tips on adding moldings or trim? They are the kind with the wood along the bottom for handles. I would also like to paint and install new hardware.I have read a lot about painting melamine cabinets, so i think I am prepared in that area. This is my first kitchen project, so i'd appreciate any suggestions!

Kitchen remodel about to start....Tips for going without a kitchen for a while? If you've gone through this and have any advice to share, I'd love to hear it. We're looking at a 4-6 week project and will have no access to our appliances. Also, any tips for packing up our current kitchen? Thanks.

help me make a list of kitchen quick tips!? put a mini marshmallow in the bottom of a waffle cone to stop icecream from leaking out. :D put a piece of white bread in the container of brown sugar to keep it fresh when you need to measure shortening line the measuring cup with saran wrap and scoop the shortening in. that way you can just pop the shortening out and the cup stays clean!

Kitchen tips and tricks? Has anyone ever found a new use for something else in the kitchen? For instance, my sun tea jug spigot started a leak, so I cleaned it out and now I'm using it to hold rice. What innovative ideas have you come up with?

Any tips for painting kitchen cupboards? I want to paint mine, but I wonder if anybody has used any of the specialist paints that are available? Are the "all-in-one, no undercoat needed" types any good? Has anybody done it and found the paint chipped or peeled - which paint did you use? I have quite a lots of cupboards so want to make a good job of it 1st time round, any tips would be helpful!

Can any painters out there give me some tips on repainting kitchen cabinets? My cabinets are painted semi gloss white. The dog has chewed on some of the corners and the original paint is wearing thin in some places. I want to paint cabinets with a high gloss white. Do I need to sand them before painting or just prime them? I know to sand the dog chewed areas but I was unsure if I needed to prime the entire cabinets since they are already painted. Any tips any painters could give me would be sooo appreciated! I want to start this project next week! Thanks!

What are some vegetarian tips, tricks and techniques you might have in the kitchen? What are some vegetarian tips, tricks, techniques, and crafty ideas you might have in the kitchen? Vegetarian Kitchen Crafts: Back to basics vegetarian kitchen crafts http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vkcrafts

What are your best tips for in the kitchen? I know of two great ones: 1) Peeling garlic - hit it hard with the blunt side of the knife so the peel comes off easily 2) Boiled eggs - wait till they cool and then keep hitting the egg (against the kitchen counter) all over so the shell has many tiny cracks all over. This is an easy way to peel it. Can you add to my list?

im tottly redecorating my kitchen! i need tips on makeing it look bigger and saveing money when doin it? im gettin new floors,countertops,new color on the walls,new table,fridge,microwave,exc. what r some money saveing tips while doing all this? and how can i make the room look bigger EXCEPT FOR USEING BRIGHT COLORS! im gonna use 2 different colors on the walls((light tan and a shade of green)) and anyother tips?!

Do you have any interesting tips for a kitchen remodel/renovation/makeover? I know that often times people will have those "if I would have known type of stories", I am hoping everyone will share them with me in hopes of making my big project flow a little easier.

how can you clean the KFC kitchen fast any tricks or tips and illegal shortcuts? i work at a KFC restraunt and i was wondering if there were any tips and things i could buy to make my job easier? eg: we bought paint scrapers to get crusted dough of counters easier then using a scourer. any chemicals or ideas that i can use ?? because being on a deadline of getting out quickly have everything finished is a pain in the ass, having managers down your back when your cleaning takes time. anything that could make my clean ups easier?

my sink backed up and flooded my kitchen. any tips as to how to unclog it? its still filled with water.?

I'm retiling my kitchen. Any tips on how to get the old tiles and mortar off ?

I need some designing tips on a new kitchen.? We are currently renovating our home with the major renovation being the kitchen. We chose maple cabinets with a coffee glaze and would like wood floors. I have not picked out countertops, I am very confused. Is there any rule as to what color counter tops and floors should be? Should I go light on the floors and counters, a dark color, a mixture? All the kitchens I see in the magazines look so well blended. I don't want to spend all this money and do a designer mess up. Any input will help ease my confusion.

Kitchen Secrets and Tips? What are some of your best kept kitchen secrets and tips? Some of mine included: 1. I keep a small bucket under my sink and put all of my dirty wash rags and towels in it until laundry day. 2. I put an odor absorber next to my trash can. 3. I wet my hands before spreading out my rice crispy treats, and they never stick.

If I'm going to replace a single lightbulb over our kitchen counter with long flourescent, any tips? I do know very basic electric and have done some minor electrical around the house so you don't need to tell me to turn off the power, but if someone has more electrical experience, I would like to hear any tips, what I am in for with this project and if possible any sites that demonstrates exactly this project...thanks

Can you give me tips for painting my kitchen cabinets? I'm pretty much a novice to this kind of stuff & would appreciate some pointers. Thanks!

Can anyone share any tips for using a kitchen mandolin? I got one from Pampered Chef last year, and have only used the cheese grater part. What else should I be using it for? I'm sure it's really handy... I just need to get into the habit of using it more. What do you use yours for? How do you shred lettuce or cabbage? I have a flat blade, a ripple blade, a cheese shredder blade... and one other one that I can't remember. Which blade, how do you do it? Thanks~

when remodeling a kitchen,what are some tips on makeing it seem bigger when ur in it?

white kitchen cabinets, adjacent room is med.brown. should i go darker or lighter? any other tips...? any other tips in what color i should paint my kitchen would be really helpful. the color in the room adjacent to the kitchen is called Kingston Gray, but its quite brownish. Any websites or whatever for me to check out would be awesome! Thanks in advance!

Why are white worm looking bug with red tips keep coming in my kitchen? My kitchen is getting full of these bugs.We want to know where they come from.And why they came to our kitchen.Please help.Thanx

What are some general tips for cleaning my kitchen?

Are there any professional cooks or culinary chef's whom have a great soup recipe or kitchen tip to share? just really would love some great soup recipes from those culinary chef's.or any great kitchen tips that you may be willing to share? thank you so kindly..wishing you all a joyous holiday season to all..

besides convenience foods, what are some tips to help me save time in the kitchen? I would like to know your ideas on preparing or partially preparing foods ahead of time on the weekends so that during the busy work week, all I need to do would be to throw the ingredients together and pop in the oven, heat in the microwave, etc. I have limited freezer space, so preparing a whole meal and storing it in the freezer isn't really an option. For instance, sometimes I will cook whole chickens on the weekend and cut up the meat and put it in freezer bags, so that I can just add the already cooked meat to a recipe. Anyone have any other tips to share?

Any tips of how to reviatalize an old countertop in the kitchen? I am not sure what kind of wood it is. It was built somewhen 20 years ago. It came with the house. I am trying to not spent much money on things. Is there a way to reviatalize a kitchen counter top using less money ?

Any tips for cleaning vinyl kitchen floors?

what cost cutting tips can ayone offer to reduce the cost of remodeling a kitchen and a bathroom? Moving into a condo that is really cheap but needs the kitchen and the bathroom to be redone. Not very handy,but willing to give it a try with proper guidance and where appropriate for a novice

kitchen cleaning tips ? ok i have white cabinets in my kitchen and for as much as i try to clean it never gets clean especially around the stove area, its like the grease has gotten stuck on the walls or something , especially on top of the fan, its like dust + grease, how can i get this off i have tried everything and my cabinets looks so disgusting its frustrating me

Do you have a good kitchen tip? I would love it if you would give me your favourite kitchen tips. It can be anything from making a standard recipe taste better, to time savers, money savers, how to make food more kid friendly, storage ideas or organization ideas. Thanks in advance!!!

New house and a rug was glued to the kitchen floor tiles. How do I remove the adhesive. Any old tips? Thanks.? I've tried hot soapy water, scraping it and scouring it and it won't budge. As it was underneath the rug it has gathered dirt etc through the years and I desperately need to get rid of it. Any tips for removing it would be most greatful.

I found ants in my kitchen for the 4th time this week can you please give me some tips or suggestions on how? to get rid of them for good? I never really had a problem with ants until this summer they are small black ants. I find them near the windowsill and near the kitchen sink, I have sprayed and sprayed where I have seen the ants with Hot Shot ant killer spray and its says its supposed to work for up to 12 weeks but its not working! I havent seen ants anywhere else but the windowsill/kitchen sink. Can you help me please? Thanks!

What is one of your best kitchen tips? One tip I really live by is ALWAYS keep saran wrap in the freezer, it peels off everytime you reach for it and you never have to fight the plastic wrap to unroll it. Another tip I have is for making ice cubes - Save plastic foam egg cartons. By cutting off the top cover and placing it under the bottom half of the carton, you can completely fill the egg cups without worrying about spillage in the freezer. A slight upward push on the bottom of each cup ensures easy removal of the cubes. These disposable trays can be used two or three times before becoming floppy. What is one of your household or kitchen tips that may not commonly be known?

does anyone have any tips / kitchen remedies to lighten dark scars? i heard using lemon juice helps..

What are your favorite cooking tips or tricks? Please share your most favorite tips or tricks that works in the kitchen. Whether it is how to store a food without it going bad, or how to cut something difficult or most anything else, please share your best kitchen tips and tricks.

Has anyone got any tips on how I can haggle money off the cost of a kitchen? It's only going to be a fairly budget kitchen, we're expecting the quote to come out at about £4k, but only want to pay £3.5k. It's a local company that promote themselves as selling kitchens at trade prices

I have 35 year old kitchen cupboards and the finish has become gummy. Any tips on how to fix this? the oak wood is stained dark and is varnished or lacquered(it is the original factory finish) Have tried Murphy's oil, cleaners and Orange Glo.) Problem exists only were hands touch the wood.

Hey, any tips on how to clean a greasy kitchen exhaust fan? The fan collects a lot of oil from the cooking, which resists being washed off...

I broke a lightbulb in my kitchen and it shattered everywhere... Any tips on how to make sure I got it all? I am afraid I will miss a piece and step on it later:(

Any tips as to how I can get an astracast kitchen sink clean? Usual products won't do it!!? The sink is about 4 years old and is just a little discoloured.

Have moved into a house with original tiles on kitchen floor (black and white check). Any tips for cleaning?

Any tips on installing a new range hood in kitchen.? There is an old one there which will be remove. I would like to keep the same vent pipe and hopefully replace it with something very similar. It has a fan and light. Any advice on removing the old one, also once I do that, what would be the steps in installing the new one. Would really appreciate any advice.

any tips to give on laying ceramic tile in our kitchen floor? my dad is helping me with the project next weekend and we can use all the advice we can get.

Any tips for someone that would like to start making wine in the kitchen? unusual or fun flavors ?

tell me some tips fpr decorating kitchen? it is the first time im going to have a house with my husband and i want to decorate it differently

Tips for working in a kitchen.? I need some tips from anyone else that has worked/ is working in a kitchen.

I have metalic metal venetian blinds in my kitchen, they are bendy! how acn i clean them easily? any tips pls? This question may be silly but i really find it difficult to clean them I have tried using some fairy liquid and a sponge, but it doesnt seem to get the dust/greasy dirt off. It just goes all bitty! anyone understand what I'm trying to say, if so i would be very greatful for some ideas. Thank you.

What is your favorite cooking or kitchen tip? Want to share? Mine are: If you over-salt soup or stew, put a whole, raw, peeled potato in while the soup or stew simmers. It will absorb some of the salt. And, If you want to get candle wax out of a decorative glass container, put it in the freezer for an hour or two. The wax will slide right out. I have tried these, and they really work. What are your favorites?

What is your favorite Reusing, Recycling and/or Reinventing Kitchen TIP? Hopefully we get lots of great answers so we can all benefit! If you think of more, come back and edit your answer! Reuse: A 5 pound bag of flour or sugar fits perfectly in a 1 gallon plastic ice cream bucket! Recycle: The 1/2 cup of crumbs that usually settle in the bottom of a cereal box (or bag) makes a yummy ice cream topping! Reinvent: A paper plate cut in half and rolled into a cone with the point cut off makes a great funnel for dry ingredients!

I want to paint my kitchen cupboards, what paint should i use Any tips please?

I just remodeled my kitchen and wanted to learn how to cook. Any tips or appliances that are a must have? I'm on a kind of tight budget, but all tips would be great.