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little kitchen fixes for the things that annoy me every day
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items You know those little kitchen annoyances you put up with for years because fixing them never makes it to the top of the list? This is for those. A few things I've actually bought, plus some practical fixes worth looking into, for a kitchen that's eas...
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AT THE SINK
COOKING WITHOUT THE LITTLE ANNOYANCES
CABINETS & PREVENTATIVE FIXES
AT THE SINK
Because scraping food out of the sink with my bare hands is not an activity I need in my life. This catches the scraps and works as a stopper, too.
Upgraded 3 in 1 Kitchen Sink Drain Strainer
This is one of those boring purchases you'll be glad you made if a bottle leaks or a pipe starts dripping. Measure your cabinet first, though. The size matters more than the color.
34" x 22" Extra Thick Silicone Mat Waterproof
If your counter is already full, being able to rinse produce over the sink instead of finding somewhere to put another bowl is a small but very real convenience.
Blue Ginkgo Over Sink Colander, Extendable
I bought this set twice. The matching bottles are cute, but the tray is doing an actual job: catching the little soap drips before they end up all over the counter.
Glass Soap Dispenser Set of 2 Amber 16.8oz
a wet sponge sitting directly on the counter is its own kind of chaos. this keeps it, the brush, and the soap off the counter and actually draining instead of pooling.
OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Sink Caddy
COOKING WITHOUT THE LITTLE ANNOYANCES
I bought these more than once, which tells you how serious I was about getting the seasonings under control. The shaker-and-spoon setup is useful when you don't want to fight with the original container every time you cook.
ProKeeper Seasoning & Spice Storage, 2-Pack
For the times you just need hot water and do not feel like putting a pot on the stove. A kettle is one of those simple kitchen conveniences that earns its counter space. This one has auto shutoff and boil-dry protection, so it turns itself off once t...
BLACK+DECKER 1.7L Cordless Electric Kettle, White
I wanted the oil and vinegar out where I could reach them instead of leaving the original bottles all over the counter. These are cute too, but that's not really the point. Heads up though: some reviews mention the metal pour spouts wearing down and ...
Kitchen Oil Dispenser Set - 4 Pcs, Gold
I want the measuring spoons to actually stay together in the drawer instead of finding out mid-recipe that the one I need has wandered off somewhere. A magnetic set like this fixes that on its own, as long as the measurements are still easy to read.
Spring Chef 8 Magnetic Stainless Steel Spoons
nothing ruins a recipe's momentum like standing at the counter losing a fight with a pickle jar. this twists on and grips for you, no red face required. heads up it's built for regular size jars, not the giant Costco size.
OXO Good Grips Twisting Jar Opener
CABINETS & PREVENTATIVE FIXES
A mat can catch a little water, but it can't tell you a pipe is leaking. This is a small battery alarm you snap under the sink. No app, no hub, no subscription, just a loud sound if it senses moisture before you find it the hard way.
Basement Watchdog 110 dB Water Alarm BWD-HWA
If getting one lid out of the cabinet means catching three others before they hit the floor, the lids need their own little parking situation. Check your cabinet measurements before ordering.
YouCopia StoreMore Adjustable Pot Lid Organizer
every cabinet door in my house used to slam. these little clear pads stop the bang and keep the wood from chipping over time. cheap, boring, and one of those things you don't notice until it's fixed.
Amazon Basics Clear Cabinet Door Bumpers, 300-Piece
deep cabinets always have that dead space where things get lost in the back. stacking one of these in gives you a real second shelf instead of just piling mugs on top of each other and playing jenga every time you need one.
Simple Houseware Expandable Stackable Kitchen Shelf
shelf liner is one of those things that feels extra until you don't have it. it stops the dishes from sliding around every time you open a cabinet and it means you can actually wipe out a mess instead of scrubbing bare wood.
GORILLA GRIP powerGRIP Drawer Shelf Liner 12x10'