Keep It! Tiny Kitchen Storage Hacks

Admittedly, no matter which one of the condominiums for sale in Quezon City you buy, chances are your new home will have a smaller kitchen than that of a regular house. If you are a person who love to create new dishes as if you’re a part of a wedding catering company, the storage may be a bit of a problem for you. Luckily, there are some ways to maximize the space you have. Here are some tiny kitchen storage hacks you can surely use.

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Metal Strip Knife Storage

For such slim instruments, the storage for knives can really take up a fairly large amount of space on the kitchen counter. If you are still using metal knives, you can easily solve this problem by switching that huge block with a magnetic strip. Simply install a magnetic strip with at least an inch in width on your kitchen wall— et voila, easy and less space consuming storage for those sharp instruments!

Towel Rack Lid Holder

One of the hardest things to store are pot lids. For ages, women across the world have been trying to figure out how to put away these covers without fear of damaging them. Here's the solution: a towel rack. Yes, you heard that right, a towel rack. Install it anywhere you want with its mounts, like the inside of your cabinet or on the wall and you'll have an easy lid holder.

Refrigerator Spice Rack

Your refrigerator can be one of your best friends when it comes to storage. Thanks to its magnetic surface, it can serve multiple purposes and not just a modern day appliance to keep your food cool. Turn it into a spice rack with some jars and magnets. If you have some baby food jars lying around, clean them then transfer your spices into those jars. Stick a magnet on their surface and there you have it, a magnetic spice rack! Oh, and don't forget to label the jars with the spice they contain.

Multipurpose Pegboard

It's sad to see some vacant wall space in your kitchen that you know you can truly use if you only knew how. Worry no more, because here's the solution: a multipurpose pegboard. Purchase a painted one and hang it on a vacant wall. Place a few S-hooks or a rack on it and there you go, a multipurpose pegboard. You can use it not just for storage purposes, but for drying kitchen instruments as well.

Overhead Shelves

If you have a lot of space above your kitchen counter and would not like to undergo the hassle of installing cupboards, then shelves are your best solutions. Put on the first shelf your most used cookware and on the top, place your special occasion pots and pans or the ones you rarely use. Shelves are quite handy as not only are they easy to clean, but they can be adjustable too if that's the type you bought.

Rolling Shelves

To cook, one needs ingredients and in a tiny kitchen, there's hardly any space for it— that is, if you don't account the tiny space between your refrigerator and your wall. Create a rolling, skinny shelf and you'll have tons of storage for all your canned, bottled and jarred ingredients.

Storage can be a bit of an issue when it comes to a condo, but with some ingenuity you can surely maximize every bit of extra space for your use.

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Kimberly Marie Gayeta (Kimmy)is a Communications Degree holder, passionate writer, currently working as a local Public Relations Officer and an online Marketing Representative.

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Time to Declutter! Hacks to Organize Your Closet

No matter what the size of the closet in your Tagaytay Luxury Homes is, there just seems to be never enough space for all your clothes, shoes and accessories! Everything seems to be overflowing onto your dresser, chairs and even your bed, so what are you going to do about it? How about these closet hacks? With these tips you'll not only be able to stuff everything inside your closet, but you'll also be able to organize everything as well.

 

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Take Everything Out and Sort ‘Em

To organize your closet, you must first take inventory of everything you have. Use this opportunity to toss out pieces you haven’t worn in the last year or so. If it’s something like a gown, go ahead and keep it—just make sure to try it one first to make sure it still fits. If not, put it in the toss pile.

Same goes for the shoes and accessories. See those cracked, broken, sneakers? They may be your first pair of Chuck Taylors, but if they are just sitting there due to sentimental reason it would be best to put them into the discard pile. In the end, you should have three piles: keep, special occasions (like gowns, coats or jackets) and discard. Later on, further sort the discard into donate and throw. Give the donate pile to charity while the throw goes straight into the rubbish bin.

Use a Utensil Tray

One of the main problems of any woman is where and how to store her accessories such as her necklaces, rings and earrings. The answer to this problem is a simple utensil tray. You can designate a row for each category like watches in the first, bracelets in the second, etc. As for where to place it, you can either put it in a drawer near the closet or on top of the dresser.

Grab Some S-Hooks

You may have heard of one technique to maximizing closet space with soda tabs, but what about S-hooks? Get a stainless steel chain (to avoid any future rust problems) and an S-hook. Hang the S-hook from your closet rod and the chain on the other end. There you go, extra hanging space for your hangers. You can also use these hooks the same way you used the soda tabs, with one end on one hanger and the other open for another hanger. There you go, two ways to maximize your closet space with one tool.

Store Your Shoes

Do not store your shoes inside your closet! They can take up a lot of much needed space and might even funk up the place as well. Keep your most commonly used pairs near the doorway and the others on a rack kept near your closet. If you have numerous heeled shoes, some crown molding can help you out. Stick 'em to a wall and hang your killer heals on them.

Wire Baskets For The Win

Attach wire baskets to the awkward spaces in your closet. In here you can store all you scarves, purses, pouches and other knick knacks. If you want, you can even store your underwear in them.

An organized closet is one of the best things a person can have.  You’ll not just have a clean place to store your clothes, but some peace of mind as well to as where everything should properly be.

Author Biography:

Kimberly Marie Gayeta (Kimmy)is a Communications Degree holder, passionate writer, currently working as a local Public Relations Office rand an online Marketing Representative.

Thoroughly fascinated about travelling, leisure, and living the good life!

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DIY Maintenance Tips for Your Affordable Electrical Appliances

We all have that fear when our affordable kitchen appliances from the Philippines just suddenly stop functioning for no apparent reason. Well of course there is a reason, but we wouldn’t know it…yet. Instances like your washing machine stopping in the middle of a cycle or your refrigerator just shutting down after you restocked it with groceries; simple happenings like these are inevitable and can always happen to anyone.

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Luckily, for simple errors, there are simple ways to troubleshoot. It doesn’t take a handyman and a hefty bill to get our appliances to sign up for a longer life span. Simply follow the list below to find out what to do when the inevitable happens:

1.   Tightly Seal Your Oven Door.

Without a proper seal, your oven can lose more than 20% of its heat. This will result to your food taking longer to cook or an unsatisfyingly cooking; therefore check the seal’s condition once in a while. To check if the seal’s condition is alright, open the oven door and locate the rubber or fiberglass gasket around the perimeter of the door. Feel if there is anything broken, torn, or if there are areas deformed and damaged. Close the door then find out if you can find any leaks. If it leaks then simply replace the seal.

2.   Clean and Replace Dirty Range Hoods.

Wash metal-mesh grease filters by hand in soapy water or you can simply run them through your dishwasher. Be reminded that charcoal or paper filters should not be washed, instead replace them if they are no longer in proper condition anymore.

3.   Clean Coils in Your Fridge.

Plenty of things can clog up your refrigerator coil – from dirt, dust, and even pet hair. If there are things blocking the refrigerator coils, it is restricting the air flow and causing the refrigerator to work harder to keep the food inside cool. With the use of a handheld vacuum, simply clean out the coils and suck up on any loose particles. Most refrigerator coils can be found either behind the kick plate or at the rear of the fridge. It all depends on the model of your refrigerator though, so just simply look at the manual to locate the coil.

4.   Clean Stovetop Drip Bowls.

Cleaning your stovetop drip bowls is very easy!All you have to do is remove the drip bowls from underneath your burner elements and then pre-soak them in cleaning solution for five minutes. After that, hand wash the drip bowls before replacing them. Don’t forget to clean your drip bowls immediately after spills because if spills burn into the bowls, you will need to totally replace them.

5.   Fix Rusty Dish Rack Tines.

Rust on the tines of your dishwasher racks can adhere to and ruin your dishes and silverware. To solve this issue, you will need a tine repair kit and a sealant to adhere the replacement tips over the rusty and chipped tines. Let them dry for 24 hours before running your dishwasher.

Lack of skill and know-how is definitely the greatest obstacle one can face when performing a DIY repair, from home appliances to even your car’s mufflers from the Philippines. Hopefully the list above can help you a little when it comes to some of the most common errors that you can experience in your household appliances.

Author Biography:

Kimberly Marie Gayeta (Kimmy) is a Communications Degree holder, passionate writer, currently working as a local Public Relations Officer and an online Marketing Representative.

Thoroughly fascinated about travelling, leisure, and living the good life!

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4 Plants You Want in Your Garden for Natural Pest Control

Can’t seem to have some fun in the sun when there are lingering insects nibbling you, your family, and your garden? Well, there’s nothing pest control can’t handle. However, if you prefer a more natural way of eradicating nasty bugs gnawing on your orchids, a repellant that won’t harm family members such as small children and pets, then we have the right solution for you – plants that are natural deterrent to specific insects! Planting them around your lawn won’t only guarantee an eye-catching and fragrant garden, but it will also reduce annoying pests lurking about.

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Lavender

There’s no denying that the aroma of lavender is divine. It’s even safe to say that a lot of people favor its fragrance among others. Despite this, we can’t say the same thing for some insects. Tiny critters, such as fleas, flies, and mosquitoes, are absolutely disgusted by its foul stench that they would rather stay away from it than spend the day annoying you. Sweet on our noses yet disgusting for insects,planting lavender all over your garden or harvesting them to place it inside your house is a good way of keeping these insects at bay.

Chrysanthemum

Who said chrysanthemums can only be displayed in funerals? Prove society wrong and go against the norm by planting loads of them in your garden! We are definitely not pulling your leg here. Chrysanthemums are like knights in shining armor because they are meant to accompany other plants to protect them. They are known to repel jumper and flyer insects that usually plague most gardens. In addition, not only will Chrysanthemums bring beauty in your home, they will also repel certain pests like lice, silverfish, and cockroaches. You read that right, COCKROACHES! If you ask us, any flower that can keep away those creepy crawlies is impressive in our books.

Basil

Truly a renaissance herb; not only does basil go great in your salads, but it can also double as a repellent against mosquitoes, making them think twice before grabbing a bite from your delicious, non-meat delicacy. Joking aside though, basil herbs have plenty of uses that do not involve cooking. As suggested before, they can be used to ward off common pests in your home such as mosquitoes and houseflies. Because of the odor it gives off (the most potent are cinnamon and lemon basil), planting them in your outdoor and indoor gardens is enough to keep these insects at a distance. But you can also take things up a notch by turning basil extracts into a natural insect repellent solution to further protect yourself once you step out of the comfort of your home.

Marigolds

Besides being pretty at most, marigolds play a big role in gardening, and that is to keep unwanted pests from roaming around. Mostly used as decorative bordering, marigolds do a good job when it comes to pest prevention. And good news for vegetable gardeners, they are also good at keeping away pests that have a genuine love for tomatoes. In spite of this, though marigolds do an excellent job in keeping mosquitoes away, it is not advisable to keep them inside your homes as their bright colors may attract wasps. In other words, indoor marigolds are a no-no.

Aesthetically pleasing, yet effective pest repellents, who said multitasking isn’t possible? If you have a penchant for the ‘all natural’, try these insect repelling plants. Not only will they help in improving you and your family’s health and lifestyle, it will also help keep a healthy ecosystem in your garden.

Author Biography:

Kimberly Marie Gayeta (Kimmy)is a Communications Degree holder, passionate writer, currently working as a local Public Relations Officer and an online Marketing Representative for Sentricon Philippines.

Thoroughly fascinated about travelling, leisure, and living the good life!

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