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i had a similar space in my last rental but i had a linen closet right outside the door. my husband and i each kept our personal daily use items in small bins. i'd just pull the bin out to get rea...

mine lasted for about 2 years and a tiny part broke (the part from the motor that spins the blade). i probably could have avoided that if i didn't try to pull the cup out immediately while the bla...

have it and love it. i've had it for about 3 years. mine works fine on most cans.

i'm w/ heather77. i use minimal paper towels (recycled!) but am just not willing to give up for everything. blow-dry a chicken? no thanks.

what a beautiful desk! i'd leave the wood as is. keep what's essential and hide the rest in attractive containers.

i agree w/ bepsf. it's nice.

i think more color is in order but it is nice!

i still miss todd time!

if alton brown's recipe calls for corn syrup, use corn syrup. he probably uses it because it keeps the sugar in the caramel from crystallizing.

in my experience, fit and fresh is not air tight.

1 idea: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/tv-cozy-how-to?autonomy_kw=hide%20tv&rsc=header_4...

to be honest, it looks like more trouble than it's worth. cabinets are expensive and i wonder if it would decrease the value. i can see it being a real hassle and not coming out that well on the ...

For those w/ sensitive teeth/gums, baking soda is too abrasive. My dentist told me to avoid it.

ditto everyone. i'd use a folding wooden dish rack. it would suit your kitchen and tuck away when not in use. i've found them at pier one in the past. i had a kitchen ...

yeah, and clicking on the photo of what you want to see just seems to refresh the bundle page.

avianmission--a great tip for spices is to buy them at health food stores where you can scoop them out of bulk jars. just measure out what you think you'll need. it's amazing how much less you pa...

this happened to me! i was cooking, not pickling. I made my shrimp scampi and noticed the garlic had turned blue. How weird. I assumed it had something to do w/ the shrimp but maybe not.

you can also buy i it in a squeeze bottle at some stores.

I have met Tyler Florence and Alton Brown at book signings. Florence was exactly as he is on the show (kind of overgrown frat boy). Brown was extremely friendly, even after signing a million book...

seriously, Beng! talk about design missing the point again.