Do-it-yourself tips for summer remodeling projects
Keep spices convenient to the food preparation area by storing them in the Spice Stack. The three tiers of this organizer hold up to twenty-seven full size spice bottles, or up to fifty-four half-size bottles. A drawer pulls out of each tier and flips down on hinges so you can see what you have. The drawers are color-coded so you can organize your spices even better, and the whole unit fits inside a standard sized kitchen cabinet.For an easy and inexpensive way to brighten up a kitchen, install under-the-counter lighting. A small purchase at the hardware store is all it takes to completely change the way the light hits the surfaces of a room. You can also save energy dollars by choosing the right lighting. "Switch from incandescent light bulbs to highly efficient compact fluorescents, and you'll use about one-quarter to one-third less energy to produce the same amount of light," Vandervort says. Another tip: move natural light further into rooms by bouncing it off the ceiling. A window located close to the ceiling works for this, as do louvers or operable blinds that can help direct light.When it�s time to prepare a meal, you need to get to your cooking and baking ware faster, too. The Free Standing Bakeware Holder sits inside any cabinet and allows you to organize bakeware, serving trays or platters. Made of rust resistant coated steel, this holder is durable as well as handy.Expand space with drawer organizers.Contact: Tammy Howard Marketing Communications Manager Creative Specialties International (800) 321-8809, Ext. 2346 tammy.howard@moen.com Kristi Stolarski or Alissa Kiktavy Falls Communications (216) 696-0229 kstolarski@fallscommunications.com or akiktavy@fallscommunications.comBrighten it up.About Moen Moen, the 2010 EPA WaterSense ® Manufacturer Partner of the Year, offers a diverse selection of thoughtfully designed, on-trend kitchen faucets , bathroom faucets , bath accessories , showerheads , and stainless steel sinks for residential and commercial applications. As a WaterSense partner, Moen has aligned its priorities with the goals of the U.S. EPA, working to protect the future of our nation's water supply through the introduction and ongoing support of water-efficient products, programs and practices, while keeping consumers' needs top-of-mind.Ketchup, food, scuff marks, mud all these things can just be wiped clean with some of the new high-performance paint finishes available today. "Interior paints have a scrubbability rating, established through standardized testing," Vandervort says. "Though this rating may not be posted on the can, a paint retailer should have information on the rating.""One problem with using a flat paint on interior walls is that it doesn't take kindly to scrubbing," he says. "If you scrub it with a damp cloth, you'll remove the dirt or smudge, but the exposed pigment particles can ruin the finish. To avoid this, choose a high performance paint (not flat), that can stand up to a good washing."Kitchen pantries are great places to store a lot of canned goods and other food items. But it can often be a chore to dig through what�s in there in order to find what you need. So why not keep your most commonly needed items closer to hand? The Slim Slide Out Pantry fits between the refrigerator and the kitchen counter. Casters give it an effortless glide so you can pull it out and quickly see and grab the exact item that you need.Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1639512Who hasn�t wished occasionally that she could whirl refrigerated items out of the way to see what�s behind them? Place the Fridge Lazy Susan in your refrigerator and you�ll find yourself accessing commonly used items faster than ever before. You�ll no longer have to dig for that bottle of ketchup or jar of pickles. And not having to dig around means you�ll be more efficient when it comes time to set out condiments for lunch. And this special organizer will stay in place because of the suction cups on its legs.A beautifully designed faucet can change the look of your sink area and the way you feel about your drinking water. Simple faucet design lines can make a clean and modern addition to the kitchen or bathroom sink, while some faucet models can even improve the taste of the water coming from the tap. "Not everyone likes the taste of their tap water," says Vandervort. "For those who choose the filtration route, an attractive, yet practical solution is the ClearTap Water Filtering Kitchen or Lavatory Faucet, made by American Standard. It removes contaminants, retains fluoride, and produces clean, good tasting water with the turn of a faucet handle."Jazz up cabinets with snappy new drawer pulls.For more easy and inexpensive tips on sprucing up your home this summer, visit www.americanstandard-us.com or www.hometips.com.If you have very limited space for your spice collection, consider the Spice Clip Set. This allows you to hang your spice bottles inside a cabinet door or on the wall near your meal prep area. The three tiers hold four bottles each, so you�ll have up to twelve bottles of spices within easy reach when you�re rushing to prepare a meal.These days, it�s easy, inexpensive and fun to get the kitchen organized. And an organized kitchen means an organized cook. With the right accessories, you�ll never feel like a harried cook again�no matter how little time you have to prepare that next meal.
For more easy and inexpensive tips on sprucing up your home this summer, visit www.americanstandard-us.com or www.hometips.com.
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