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Maximizing Space: How to Transform Your Cabinet into a Pull Out Trash

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Kitchens are often the hub of a home, but they can also be one of the most cramped and cluttered areas. One common problem that contributes to this issue is the placement of trash cans. Often, they take up valuable floor space and can be unsightly. However, there is a solution to this problem – converting a cabinet into a pull-out trash can. Not only does this maximize space, but it also keeps trash out of sight and improves the overall appearance and functionality of your kitchen.

At Woodworker Express, we want to help you make the most of your cabinet space. In this blog post, we’ll provide step-by-step instructions on how to convert your cabinet into a pull-out trash can. We’ll cover the benefits of this transformation, the materials and tools needed, and helpful tips and tricks for achieving a seamless and functional result.

Assessing Your Cabinet Space

The first step in converting your cabinet into a pull-out trash can is to assess your cabinet space. Not all cabinets are created equal, so it’s important to determine if your cabinet is a good candidate for this type of conversion. Take a look inside your cabinet and ask yourself the following questions:

  • Is there enough space for a trash can to fit comfortably?
  • Is the cabinet deep enough to accommodate the trash can and still allow the cabinet door to close?
  • Are there any shelves or other obstacles that would need to be removed?

If you answered yes to these questions, then your cabinet is likely a good candidate for a pull-out trash can. The next step is to measure your cabinet dimensions to determine the size of the trash can and hardware needed.

Choosing the Right Hardware

Once you’ve determined that your cabinet is a good candidate for a pull-out trash can, it’s time to select the appropriate hardware. This includes slides and brackets to mount the trash can inside the cabinet. When choosing your hardware, consider the weight capacity of the slides, as well as the size and shape of the brackets. You’ll also need to decide on the type of trash can that will work best for your needs.

Each option has its own benefits and drawbacks, so choose the one that works best for your lifestyle and needs.

Installation

With the right hardware and trash can selected, it’s time to install your pull-out trash cabinet. Start by preparing your cabinet and hardware, making sure to remove any obstacles and clean the inside of the cabinet. Next, mount the slides and brackets according to the manufacturer’s instructions, taking care to ensure that they are level and secure. Finally, install the trash can and adjust the mechanism to ensure that it slides smoothly in and out of the cabinet.

Maintaining Your Pull-Out Trash Cabinet

Now that your pull-out trash cabinet is installed, it’s important to properly maintain it to ensure that it continues to function properly and look its best. This includes cleaning and sanitizing the trash can on a regular basis, replacing the bin liners as needed, and troubleshooting any common problems such as sticking or uneven sliding.

Conclusion

Converting your cabinet into a pull-out trash can is a simple and effective way to maximize space in your kitchen while also improving its overall functionality. With the right hardware and a little bit of know-how, you can transform your cluttered and cramped kitchen into a streamlined and organized space. Consider other cabinet transformations to maximize storage, such as adding pull-out shelves or racks, and enjoy the benefits of a functional and beautiful kitchen.

Uncovering the Hidden Potential of Blind Corner Cabinets

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If you’re like many homeowners, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of trying to access items stored in a blind corner cabinet. These cabinets, which are typically located in the corners of kitchen cabinets, are notorious for being difficult to use effectively. However, with a little bit of creativity and some clever design solutions, you can unlock the hidden potential of your blind corner cabinets and make the most of this often-overlooked space.

What are Blind Corner Cabinets?

Blind corner cabinets are cabinets that are located in the corners of kitchen cabinets. They are called “blind” because they are typically hidden from view, making them difficult to access and use effectively. These cabinets can be frustrating for homeowners because they are often awkward to use and can waste valuable storage space.

Their Common Problems

There are several common problems associated with blind corner cabinets. For one, they can be difficult to access, making it hard to reach items stored in the back of the cabinet. Additionally, because these cabinets are often hidden from view, it can be easy to forget what is stored inside them. This can lead to clutter and disorganization, as items are simply stuffed into the cabinet without any rhyme or reason.

Why Uncovering their Hidden Potential is Important

Despite their challenges, blind corner cabinets can actually be a great source of storage space in your kitchen. By uncovering their hidden potential, you can make the most of this often-overlooked space and optimize your kitchen storage and functionality. With the right design solutions and organizational tools, you can transform your blind corner cabinets into a functional and efficient storage area.

Design Solutions

There are several design solutions that you can use to make the most of your blind corner cabinets. These include:

Pull-Out Shelves

Pull-out shelves are a great way to make use of the space in your blind corner cabinets. These shelves can be installed on rollers, making it easy to access items stored in the back of the cabinet. They also provide additional storage space, helping to maximize the use of the cabinet.

Swivel Trays

Swivel trays are another great option for blind corner cabinets. These trays can be installed on a pole and swivel out when you need to access items stored in the back of the cabinet. They are a great way to make use of the space in your blind corner cabinets while still providing easy access to your items.

Lazy Susans

Lazy susans are a classic organizational tool that can work wonders in a blind corner cabinet. These rotating shelves make it easy to access items stored in the back of the cabinet, and they can be easily installed in your existing cabinet. They come in a variety of sizes and styles, making it easy to find one that fits your needs.

Corner Drawers

Corner drawers are a more advanced option, but they can provide a lot of additional storage space in your blind corner cabinets. These drawers pull out from the corner of the cabinet, providing easy access to your items. They can be custom-built to fit your specific space and needs.

Custom Solutions

If none of these options work for you, there are also custom solutions available. A professional kitchen designer can help you come up with a custom solution that meets your specific needs and works with your existing space.

Organizing Tips

Once you’ve installed your new design solutions, it’s important to organize your blind corner cabinets effectively. Here are some tips to help you get started:

Categorize and Prioritize Items

The first step in organizing your blind corner cabinets is to categorize and prioritize your items. Group similar items together, and prioritize the items that you use most frequently. This will make it easier to find what you need and keep your cabinets organized.

Use Containers and Dividers

Containers and dividers can be a great way to keep your items organized within your blind corner cabinets. Use baskets or bins to group items together, and use dividers to keep items from shifting around in the cabinet.

Label Everything

Labeling is an important part of organizing your blind corner cabinets. Use labels to identify what is stored in each container or drawer, making it easy to find what you need quickly.

Regularly Declutter and Reorganize

Finally, it’s important to regularly declutter and reorganize your blind corner cabinets. Go through your items every few months and get rid of anything that you no longer need or use. This will help keep your cabinets organized and make the most of your storage space.

DIY Projects

If you’re feeling ambitious, there are several DIY projects that you can undertake to make the most of your blind corner cabinets. These include:

Building Pull-Out Shelves and Trays

If you’re handy with tools, you can build your own pull-out shelves and trays for your blind corner cabinets. There are several tutorials available online that can walk you through the process step-by-step.

Installing Lazy Susans and Corner Drawers

If you’re looking for a more advanced DIY project, you can also install your own lazy susans or corner drawers. Again, there are plenty of tutorials available online to help you through the process.

Repurposing Household Items as Organizing Tools

Finally, you can also repurpose household items as organizing tools for your blind corner cabinets. For example, you can use tension rods to create dividers in your cabinets, or use magazine holders to store cutting boards or baking sheets.

Conclusion

Blind corner cabinets may seem like a lost cause, but with a little bit of creativity and some clever design solutions, you can transform them into a functional and efficient storage area. By following the tips and techniques outlined in this post, you can make the most of your blind corner cabinets and maximize your kitchen storage and functionality.

10 Creative Storage Solutions for Small Kitchens

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Are you tired of digging through cluttered cabinets and drawers in your small kitchen? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with organizing their limited kitchen space, but there are plenty of innovative solutions to help you make the most out of your small kitchen. Here are ten creative ideas to help you maximize storage space:

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Pegboard pot and pan holder by Rev-A-Shelf

Maximizing Vertical Space

When you’re short on counter space, it’s time to look up. Here are two solutions to help you utilize the space above your cabinets:

  • Wall-Mounted Shelves: Install open shelves on the wall above your countertops to store dishes, spices, and other kitchen essentials. These shelves can also add a decorative touch to your kitchen.
  • Pegboards: Pegboards are not just for tools. You can use them to hang pots and pans, utensils, and other kitchen items. They are easy to install and can be hung on any wall in your kitchen.

Utilizing Cabinet Doors

Don’t let the space on the back of your cabinet doors go to waste. Here are two solutions to help you maximize that space:

  • Door-Mounted Spice Racks: Install a spice rack on the back of your cabinet door to keep your spices organized and easily accessible. This will free up space in your cabinets and on your countertops.
  • Over-the-Door Organizers: You can also use over-the-door organizers to store everything from cutting boards to cleaning supplies. These organizers come in different sizes and designs to fit your needs.

Using Under-the-Sink Space

The area under your sink can be a treasure trove of storage space. Here are two solutions to help you make the most of it:

  • Pull-Out Organizers: Install pull-out organizers under your sink to store cleaning supplies, trash bags, and other items. These organizers are easy to install and can be customized to fit your needs.
  • Stackable Bins: Use stackable bins to organize your cleaning supplies and other items under your sink. These bins will help you access everything easily and keep your under-the-sink area clutter-free.

Multi-Functional Furniture

Furniture that serves more than one purpose is a great way to save space in a small kitchen. Here are two examples:

  • Kitchen Islands with Storage: A kitchen island can provide extra counter space and storage space. Look for an island with shelves, cabinets, or drawers to maximize its storage potential.
  • Banquette Seating with Hidden Storage: Banquette seating is not only cozy and comfortable, but it can also provide hidden storage space. Look for a banquette with a lift-up seat to store tablecloths, placemats, and other items.

With these creative storage solutions, you can make the most out of your small kitchen. Whether you’re renting or you own your home, these ideas are easy to implement and will help you keep your kitchen organized and clutter-free.

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Mondays with Mike…4-4-2022 Edition Ten

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Can Slatwall Organization Save Your Life?

I wouldn’t know what to do with 3/4 of the items attached to the slatwall on display here. As a townhome owner/occupier (and monthly assessment donor), I consider myself fortunate enough to not have to do (m)any exterior yard chores or snow shoveling as part of my habitation duties. It’s a beautiful thing, as it suits my preferred lifestyle quite well. It also opens up free time for hobbies on the weekends (like Soap Carving, or Competitive Duck Herding) when you’re not bogged down doing exterior home maintenance and groundskeeping.

However, for those in the majority, I’d be remiss to not introduce the HandiWall® PVC Slatwall Organization System from HandiSolutions®. This system is essentially a Swiss Army knife-like configuration to keep your garage/hobby room organized and in top form. A house/garage is not a home without these comprehensive storage ‘staples’. And, for the approach, there’s some general ‘rack’ type of supports, which are super flexible for those types of tools that you tend to hang when you store them…I’m thinking: shovel, rake, hoe, broom….pool cue! No real need to go ‘general’ unless you choose to because HandiSolutions® has an exhaustive amount of super specialized hangers/hooks/shelves/tool racks/bags/bins/baskets/etc. to choose from when outfitting that PVC HandiWall® of yours. Spouse-permitting, you might even be able to outfit your kitchen pantry with some of the accessories shown here…you’ve just gotta use your imagination. That said, don’t blame me if your spouse doesn’t quite see eye-to-eye with you on the idea of installing HandiWall® Slatwall Organization into your kitchen pantry….and don’t feel bad; there’s always the garage or your hobby room.

Slatwall organization for your garage
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Mondays with Mike…3-7-2022 Edition Six

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Closet Organization Accessories Are A Hit for Keeping A Clean Closet

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Who out there wears shirts? What about pants? These are rhetorical questions, of course… or are they? On display here is a closet whose storage and organization scheme has been well thought out and outfitted appropriately with great closet organization accessories. Were this my own closet on display, I’d have to do some significant clothes shopping to be able to fully utilize all of the organizational capabilities we see here.

Admittedly, when I’m not wearing a Woodworker Express shirt full-time (see header photo above), I’m likely wearing a garment adorned with the logo of a sports team or a heavy rock band. These aren’t really what I’d consider “closet accessory worthy”…at least when compared to these considerably dressier work shirts and slacks shown in the picture. I think I might be in the minority here when it comes to being a ‘dressy’ dresser, of which I am NOT, but the closet organization accessories for sure are a hit and you can find them all for sale at www.WoodworkerExpress.com.


On display here: Closet tubing in a variety of finishes to ensure your ability to match things up in a very subtle or even fantastically creative way. The retractable Tie and Belt Rack you’ll notice, further checks off the ‘specialized closet organization accessories’ box in a very satisfying way. A fabulously smooth and quiet protraction/retraction movement makes this an item no closet should be without…whether you are a fancy dresser, or not!

See you next week…in the meantime: shop www.WoodworkerExpress.com, your best source for closet organization, cabinet hardware and woodworking needs.

A neat and organized closet using closet organization accessories from Woodworker Express
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Mondays with Mike… 2-14-2022 Edition Three

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When I think of my own personal definition of streamlined, I apply it to different items that I interact with regularly.

Not that I live a trashy life…I don’t, but as a homeowner I do interact with refuse and this Rev-A-Shelf dual top mount trash pull-out meets that definition for me. When mounted directly to this frameless cabinet front the result is a smooth, lightweight pull action. If you’ve never owned a mounted trash pull-out kit, trust us when we tell you you’ll want one. Turns out, Woodworker Express has a huge selection of brands in stock to meet your requirements regarding function, fit and finish.

Pulling back a bit more, we’ve got a really nice kitchen excerpt here. As I mentioned in my last post, one of my favorite finishes is on display here: Oil-Rubbed Bronze. Ultra-classy and so unbelievably suitable in so many decorative scenarios. Not only are the pulls adorned in ORB, so too is the faucet…

I think the stairs look amazing, but the lack of hand railing might make me reconsider my new hobby of sleepwalking. I reckon Woodworker Express could help out with some railing options…last I heard, there’s a spot on the site for those types of products.

I could go on about this nice gray kitchen with a fabulous trash pull-out Oil Rubbed Bronze highlights, but upon noticing the oven hiding in back there, I’m reminded that I’ve got a Range Oven Ignitor component piece to replace later today…no flame, no dinner! The chef beckons for the repair…so I’ll see you all next week.


Mike

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Mondays with Mike 2-7-2022 Edition Two

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Hi Folks,

Please be sure to check out the products (tagged featured and/or mentioned here), which are similar to or the same as the actual products shown. This is what accessorizing is all about here. I wouldn’t be surprised if the owners of this kitchen have an endorsement with Rev-A-Shelf, there’s so many nice things here! What’s more…they know where everything is and goes. I cannot boast of that, ask my spouse…she knows where things go…especially the rolling pin! Which everyone knows goes in a nice wood cutlery drawer….It really is a case of base organizer pull-out mania here, I’d guess. Speaking of which, there’s plenty of that going on at www.WoodworkerExpress.com. Come look at our pantry and drawer organizers…you’ll be conveniently amazed!

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Awesome Ways To Add Pull-Out Storage

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Rev-A-Shelf Triple 25 Quart Bottom Mount Recycling Center (SKU #11229909)

Poor design or a lack of storage leads to cabinets and drawers shoved full of unorganized items, and that makes cooking in the kitchen less than desirable. Let’s discuss some awesome ways to add pull-out storage to what already exists so you can start making your kitchen work for you.

Trash and Recycling

There simply is no way to make trash and recycling look attractive, but pull-out storage can help hide it. Trash pull-outs are mounted one of four ways: mounted to the bottom of a cabinet and slide out when needed, top mounted with slides and drop-in waste bins, rotating lazy susan style mounts for corner cabinets, and door mounts that pivot out when a cabinet door is opened. They can be purchased with one, two, or even three properly fitting waste cans with one for kitchen waste and the others for dividing your recyclables.

Pots and Pans

Let’s face it—no one is sure how to handle the storage dilemma of pots and pans. They are big, bulky, and come in too many odd shapes. There are several answers to this problem?

Pull-out baskets designed specifically for things like pots, pans, and all those mix-and-match plastic containers. Yes, you can even get those under control. The great thing about pull-out baskets is that they are often preassembled, making them easy to install.

Base Cabinet Cookware organizer pull-outs are the Cadillac of organizers. Mount the organizers in the bottom of a cabinet and slide everything out all at once. These organizers include wire dividers to keep all of your pots and pans separated.

And, new to the market are top-mount slider pot and pan organizers. A customizable hook rack system is mounted to the inside top of your cabinets. Hang your pots and pans on the hooks and slide them all out on the track when you need them.

You could have your pots and pans organized by dinner time tonight.

Under the Sink

This has to be the scariest cabinet in every home. With pipes from the drain, garbage disposals, and a few unidentified objects we dare not touch, storage is limited to a few odds and ends.

For added storage in this area, try door-mounted storage for items such as cutting boards, or opt for pull-out caddies that are designed with a low frame to avoid the snakes of piping and tubes under the sink.

Keep the items you use frequently in these caddies, such as dish soap, sponges, and cleaning supplies. This way, you can easily pull out the caddy whenever you need them.

Hide Appliances

Additional counter space is a close runner-up after the desire for more storage. You can give yourself that extra space using an appliance lift. A heavy duty appliance lift pulls up and out of a cabinet, holding a small appliance such as a mixer, then smoothly lowers and goes back into the cabinet when its job is done.

Now, you can impress your family with homemade baked goods and enjoy an uncluttered counter at the same time.

Wine

Pots, pans, and the like are important in the kitchen, but are they as important as wine? Probably not. Wall hanging wine racks take up wall space, and countertop racks use precious working space. Enter the pull-out wine storage rack.

These fabulous racks attach inside a cabinet and multiple shelf racks for wine. Each one moves in and out individually, allowing easy access to your favorite reds, whites, and rosés. An added benefit is the wine is now stored in a dark place, which ideal to keep your precious wine inventory out of the light, possibly making pull-out wine racks one of the most awesome ways to add pull-out storage.

Woodworker Express offers kitchen base cabinet pull-outs and many other cabinet and kitchen storage improvement options. Let us know what your storage concerns are, and we will help you find the best solution.

A Guide To Effectively Organizing Your Kitchen

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Spring cleaning is right around the corner, but you don’t have to wait until spring to organize your kitchen! Any day is a great day to start creating a kitchen that is easy and fun to work in. This guide to effectively organizing your kitchen will help you get started with simple ideas that will get your creative juices flowing and your kitchen feeling like new!

Clean It All Out

It’s not a lot of fun, but cleaning out all the cabinets, drawers, and pantry shelves is the best way to see what you have, what you can get rid of, and what you need to keep. Once everything is empty and you have gone through what can be ditched, give the cabinets, shelving, and drawers a good cleaning. If you are going through the trouble of organizing, you might as well have a clean slate.

Once you have cleaned everything out, you can start making a list of which areas need better organization. As you think about it, start considering what you can do to make that organization work.

Search for Helpful Organizers

You can begin by looking around your house for containers, such as small and medium plastic boxes or baskets, to see if they can fit into your organizing solution. To get the most out of organizing, you might also want to consider adding some things to cabinets and drawers to help you stay organized. Things such as a base cabinet pullout organizer are helpful in keeping cabinets tidy. You can also use small drawer organizers to keep small items separate.

The options are endless when it comes to finding what you need to make your kitchen work better for you. You can install shelving, drawer inserts, and pullouts to instantly improve your organization.

Everything Has a Place

Just like your mother used to say: put things back where they belong! Once you spend the time and money to organize your kitchen, don’t let it go back to how it was! It is much easier to put everything back in its place rather than letting it spin out of control again and having to start all over. For example, if you organize your spices alphabetically, then by all means, put the cinnamon back on the “C” shelf.

The kitchen is the heart of the home. Make the heart function at its best by following our guide to effectively organizing your kitchen. Woodworker Express is here to help you along the way.