Sponges come to the rescue nearly every single day. They wash away our problems by washing away the dirt on our dishes. Just a few quick swipes and that spoon is as good as new. They're so common that you can even pick from a variety of colors at the grocery store. That's right this affordable, multi-faceted little apparatus is going to change your life in more ways than one! If you thought sponges were just for cleaning, think again. 1. Refrigerator humidity control Place a sponge anywhere in your fridge, but preferably inside one of the drawers. The sponge will begin to soak up any excess moisture caused by fruit, vegetables or any water-filled foods. Because your sponge is...
Your junk drawer is judging you. The same can be said for your refrigerator, which, following the past few weeks of holiday festivities and copious amounts of comfort food, is currently brimming with leftovers and half-drunk bottles of champagne. Its time to get organized, and the Internets go-to is Muji. The store has tons of basic pieces that look like minimalist decor rather than just utilitarian boxes. The hardest part is picking the right one, so we went straight to the source: the Muji best-seller list. One series of products stood out: The polypropylene PP Make Box set. While the plastic material isnt ideal, it is durable and easy to wipe cleanthese containers will last you for many spontaneous decluttering...
Picture this you are looking for a dishwasher, and eventually, you narrow it down to two similar dishwasher models from Miele and KitchenAid. Which would you pick over the other? What features and factors would you consider before making your choice? If you have little knowledge about dishwashers and the unique offerings of each brand, you may find it hard to pick the right dishwasher for your kitchen. But thats precisely where we come in to provide you with enough information to make your choice an easy one. We covered Miele and KitchenAid dishwashers in detail in our earlier articles. In this article, we'll compare Miele and KitchenAid dishwashers, highlight each brands strong points and weaknesses. Ready to get on...
Sunday morning I was up early and spent a good two hours sipping coffee and writing. I did a little bit of future planning and then it was time to start my day. I decided to run the self-clean mode on the oven to get rid of all the crud from holiday use and gave the stove top and range hood a quick once over with some degreasing cleaner and hot soapy water.I cleaned and reorganized the silverware and utensil drawers. For years and years the silverware tray has slid around in the drawer and annoyed me to no end. I finally fixed it by going out to the motorhome for some leftover non skid drawer and shelf liner, cut...
Americas cocktail renaissance is 20 years old. This makes it easier than ever to buy a good drink. We also have unprecedented options. In 2019, new openings diversified the hushed speakeasies of the aughts, unveiling such unexpected spaces as a thoughtful tiki den thousands of miles from the tropics, and an Art Deco-inspired fantasia of post-industrial America. At last, the years hottest new openings bypass Edison bulbs for high style and dare we say it unapologetic fun (read: neon). To create this list, we polled VinePair editors and contributors, industry friends, and cocktail fans nationwide. We used the same geographic breakdown as last year. Here are Americas top 10 new cocktail bars in every region. GREAT LAKES (IL, IN, MI,...
