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Home Improvement & Gardening
(ARA) We all have “stuff” -- car keys, mobile phones, sunglasses, backpacks, tote bags, and the afternoon mail. Most of us struggle with a convenient place to hide it all. With our busy, come-and-go lifestyles, the kitchen tends to be the catch-all for everything that passes through, and countertops tend to absorb the brunt of it. But there are many organizational lifesavers that can help you literally get a grip on things in your kitchen, entry area, or any other room. The solution to feeling organized may be as close as your cabinetry. According to a recent study by the Research Institute for Cooking and Kitchen Intelligence, when homeowners were asked to pick from a list
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of products they would want in their dream kitchens, customized storage solutions for cabinets topped the list. “As much as we’d all like to slow down our hurried schedules, it seems nearly impossible most days; but organization can be key to de-stressing when we are at home,” said Cathy Hitz, brand manager for Diamond Cabinets. “A few changes in your kitchen cabinetry can make a world of difference in getting your home - and your life - more organized.” Get a grip - get organized If your kitchen is filled with small dropped items that have taken over your countertops, try creating some reserved parking space for these items. One option
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