There is a 20 minute secret to a clean kitchen and it is called the S.O.S.D. The S in that word stands for surfaces. You need to clear dinner clutter from your counter top and put them into your sink. You also need to give the surfaces in the kitchen a quick clean as well. The O in that word stands for oven.
A lot of people are familiar with those television makeovers that people go through. There are some realities and some not so realities that might interest people. You can check out before and after pictures to see what goes on in the process of a home makeover. There are a lot of cool updates to take note of when looking at the changes.
#41: The Realities (And Not So Realities) Of Those TV Makeovers
Nothing makes a room quite like a mirror. They’re oh-so-shiny, reflect any available light beautifully, and somehow always end up drawing the eye. If you’re contemplating adding something lovely to your home this spring, why not make it a mirror? We’ve rounded up 20 excellent choices, to suit every style and every budget.
We predicted that natural materials and warmer finishes would rule the kitchen in 2017 (here are our other guesses). One way we’re seeing this natural-material trend play out, thanks in part to the popularity of minimalism, is with unpainted, unfinished wooden cabinets. The casual look combines the sleek style we expect in contemporary kitchens with the natural warmth of wood—just another reason we’re adding “kitchen renovation” to our home wish lists.
Next Wave Natural: The New Way to Do Wooden Kitchen Cabinets
I’ll be honest, I haven’t properly cleaned my Keurig coffee maker since I first received it as a birthday gift from my siblings five years ago. I’d estimate that I’ve used my Keurig every Saturday and Sunday since then for at least two cups of coffee each of those days. I’m not good at math, but that’s a lot of dirty cups of coffee!
Here’s a thing that’s bound to happen when you’re house shopping: you see a place where the previous owner has replaced the kitchen (or bathroom), ostensibly as a selling point, but the new kitchen or bathroom already looks incredibly dated. It’s especially frustrating if you really like the place otherwise, because then you find yourself in the position of either living with a kitchen that you really don’t like, or ripping out one that’s brand-new.
Before & After: Smart Updates for a Generic Kitchen — Sweeten
We’ve already covered the quickest, easiest way to clean a blender — one that takes mere seconds and doesn’t involve taking your blender pitcher apart. It was a forehead-smacking moment for me; what an obvious and delightful way to clean a blender! I often avoid using my blender to purée soups or to do other messy jobs because I hate taking it apart and scrubbing out the pitcher.
Here’s How To Clean a Blender in 30 Seconds (Without Taking It Apart) — Kitchn
In an energetic student town one and a half hours outside Amsterdam, where old factories have been converted into artists’ studios, galleries, shops, restaurants and lofts, a fresh generation of designers is envisioning the future of Dutch design. With graduates from both the Design Academy and the University of Technology creating a synergy between design and tech, the focus is forward-thinking, with an eye for reinvention. Let’s take a peek inside the town’s artistic hub Strijp-S to do a little trend-spotting, shall we?
It’s kind of embarrassing how often I return to the parking lot after shopping, only to realize that I have no idea where I left my car. But luckily for me, the latest iOS update for iPhones includes a feature that can remember where you parked! You can turn the function on by going to Maps in the Settings menu. If you scroll down you should see a toggle option labeled “Show Parked Location.”
The cabinets are made of salvaged pine roof boards, one of several key elements in Lewis’s arsenal that he’s begun offering on his site. The floor is original and was unearthed under layers of weatherproofing material. “We had to remove and clean each plank and then reassemble it all,” says Lewis. “We used motorized brush tools to remove the dirt. But I don’t sand because it strips the top layer and you can lose a lot of character.”
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