Notepad Corner

When you’re choosing taps for a kitchen, it’s best to consider your options carefully and choose the best possible tap for the required job rather than simply selecting the cheapest taps available. When you buy a kitchen tap, you don’t just buy a tap but rather invest in something that may last you a lifetime if done right like any other investment. By investing a little more, you are promised the kitchen tap with the performance and efficiency you need without having to worry about replacements and repairs. When choosing a kitchen tap, understand the style of your kitchen – is it contemporary or traditional ? There are a number of taps options available in both modern and conventional vintage designs to suit any kitchen interior. Victorian style vintage kitchen taps will be ideal for farmhouse kitchen, while modern kitchen taps fit contemporary and designer kitchens. Modern kitchen taps demonstrate clever features, which is ideal in today’s busy lifestyle to save time on everyday cho...

Over the years, the kitchen is one room in the house that has not seen a lot of changes. Sure, we may get a few new innovative products like electrical stoves, but everything almost remains the same. When it comes to renovations , the kitchen is often the second or third priority. But of course, the priority depends on which rooms need changing, but the kitchen often sees fixes instead of actual changes. The only time the kitchen’s appearance is changed is when a homeowner wishes to change not only the appearance but the feel of the kitchen. One can say that this is the beauty of kitchens. They often do not need changing, and simply need a bit of cleaning and touch-up. In the past decade, however, we have seen a few interesting trends come and go. Alongside functionality, aesthetics is now one of the factors considered when it comes to designing or renovating a kitchen. It is an exciting trend as more effort is being put into making the kitchen simple, functional, and appealing. H...

The kitchen is the heart of every home.  Being the busiest part of the house, it is essential to keep it clean and organized. Most homemakers prefer to have enough available supply of food and other cooking essentials to make the daily family meal preparation with ease. While it is necessary to maintain kitchen cleanliness, it is also a must to choose the best methods on how to keep and preserve food freshness when storing. Unsafe food stocking can give way to growth of bacteria, virus and threat of food poisoning which will harm the family’s health. Choosing the highest quality kitchen containers for food storage can help preserve pantry food supplies and help reduce kitchen waste by preserving leftovers and unused food for later use.  Storing food in specially designed containers can keep food fresh for a longer time. image via  http://flic.kr/p/675gbz Aside from the pantry or kitchen cupboards, the refrigerator plays an important role in keeping an...

Families spend a considerable amount of time cooking, preparing meals and eating in the kitchen. Therefore, this space must be well kept and always clean to drive away pests and insects and to keep it germ-free to ensure the family’s good health. Here are several tips on how to keep your kitchen clean and tidy. Make a habit of separating the wet and dry garbage. Place two trash bins for each purpose. Wet garbage attracts insects and pests, so take this out of the house on a daily basis. Don’t leave plates and other dishes to drip dry.  Wipe them with a clean paper towel before storing them. Use separate sponges for dish washing and wiping counter tops  Wipe dry the sink, faucet, table and counter tops after use. Clean the stove tops or the oven after each use. Wipe away the spills and grease. Keeping it clean will also prolong its life. Mop the kitchen floor twice a day, in the morning and before you retire at n...

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in every home as its main function is cooking and preparing food for the family.  It is also used for dining, food storage and entertaining. No matter how big or small the kitchen is, careful planning is essential before updating this space. Determining the style that would best fit for your family’s lifestyle should be considered, a look that will last the course of its time. Considering a classic modern kitchen design is mostly advised by kitchen designers. There are many options to choose from when creating a dream kitchen. A typical residential kitchen is equipped with cabinets, stove, refrigerator, kitchen countertops, a sink, a dishwasher and other electric appliances arranged according to its functional partitioning and modular design. In my opinion, the kitchen countertops play an important role when giving your kitchen a face lift as it would not only create a clean and neat look but will also add beauty i...

Reliability is always a factor consumers appreciate in any product or investment. It isn’t any wonder how high-performance, reliability, distinctive features and affordability make Rangemaster   the number one go-to in cooking appliances. Rangemaster knows what consumers want in superior cooking appliances. Years and years of attention to detail have allowed Rangemaster to become and remain Britain’s most loved cooking appliance brand. Easily, this placement has evolved into an international appreciation for home cooks and professional chefs as well. Looking at the Rangemaster Classic 90 , Rangemaster’s traditional cooking appliance offering gorgeously traditional style and high-end features, offers exciting cooking experiences during every use. One look at this truly beautiful oven is really all it takes to desire this high-end appliance in your kitchen. 

So, you're ready to renovate your kitchen with some brand new cabinets? Before you can start choosing the new cabinetry, it's important to gather the exact measurements of your space. You don't have to be a contractor to draw up the proper measurements for your kitchen, but you do need to take care and get it done the right way. As the old saying goes, "Measure twice and cut once." The proper measurements help your kitchen remodeling go smoothly, while the wrong measurements set you up for disaster. Always take your measurements in inches. Outline Draw your kitchen on a piece of large paper; this will serve as the map for your project. The map doesn't need to be exactly to scale, but use a ruler to ensure straight lines and stay true to the shape -- for example, if your kitchen is not a perfect square, don't draw it that way. It's also good to come up with some sort of guideline. For example, perhaps one inch on the paper will e...

The Refrigerator, defrosting Unplug. Dump lingering leftovers and spoiled food.  Check on labels and expiry dates of bottled spreads like the peanut butter, jam, etc. Transfer the rest of the food into a cooler. Surround the base with a thick layer of old newspapers or a big rag.  To make the defrosting much quicker, unplug the refrigerator, 2 hours prior to cleaning it. Attend to the condenser coils at the back of the refrigerator.   These collect dusts and needs cleaning every couple of months.   Snap off the grate, then use a coil cleaning brush or your vacuum’s crevice tool. Once defrosted, sponge the walls with a solution of baking soda and water. Rinse with a microfiber fiber dipped in water.    Wipe the door seal and gasket. Then wipe the outer surfaces and handle. I place a small piece of charcoal to help absorb odors. Plug and fill. I do refrigerator defrosting weekly. Counters and Cabinets Counters and Cabinets are also cleaned weekly i...