Tag Archives: declutter
Things That Belong on Your Kitchen Counter
Utensils You Use Every Day If you’re reaching for a utensil on a daily basis — your favorite spatula, pair of tongs, or wooden spoon — then it deserves a designated spot on your countertop. A utensil crock can boost functionality without … Continue reading
Faces I’ll Never Forget
Emptying a drawer that for years had sat unsifted, I found old computer disks, a yellowed newspaper and a stack of senior photos of my first students. In our classroom in Watertown, Minn., these kids had watched me fumble with … Continue reading
Speedy Cleaning Secrets
Clean as you go— Trained cooks are taught to wash pots, pans, and utensils as a soon as they’re done using them, but you can start by emptying your dishwasher before you cook. Then put dirty items directly into it … Continue reading
Gilded Jars
Rescue glass jars bound for the recycling bin for this upcycled project. Clean out the jars, poke a hole in the top of the lid, and screw a cabinet knob through the hole. We paired gold knobs with gold lids, but you … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 