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tashka2000 / Getty Images/iStockphotoEven if you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, you know there are a lot of gadgets you can buy to fill up the space. Peelers, choppers, zesters, salad spinners, melon ballers – these are just a few. Are these gadgets really worth the money?GOBankingRates spoke to two chefs, fine dining chef Dennis Littley and Apéritif executive chef Nick Vanderbeeken, about the kitchen gadgets that aren't worth buying and why. Read on to find out which equipment adds no value to your kitchen.Read more: 6 Valuable Everyday Items You Shouldn't Throw AwayCheck…

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Say goodbye to grey: this year green is taking centre stage in bathroom and kitchen design and décor. Whether dark, light or everything in between, these enchanting hues are on trend right now, but they also evoke deep feelings of nostalgia, optimism, style and class. Kohler knows a thing or two about this. The kitchen and bath equipment giant was the first to introduce bold, coordinated colors to kitchens and bathrooms in the 1920s. In 1927, Kohler introduced precisely matched cast iron enamel and porcelain glazes, meaning toilets, sinks and baths could be coordinated in the same vibrant hue. At…

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DAVIDSON — International Kitchen & Bath has been renovating kitchens and bathrooms in the Lake Norman area for 35 years.Owner and CEO Brian Tarl started his remodeling business in Cornelius, and three years later, he incorporated and moved to his current location at 201 Griffith Street in Davidson.”We started modestly doing small remodeling projects,” Tarr says. “As we expanded in the area, it quickly became apparent that we needed a place where customers could see our actual cabinets and fixtures in a showroom format,” he says. “We needed a showroom and space to grow, and as our client base expanded…

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Many of us are guilty of throwing away food without thinking about it, but one social media star is looking to change that with a simple trick that will make your home-cooked meals taste even better. One food blogger is on a mission to save onion scraps (stock image)(Getty Images/Aurora Creative) by Lauren HoagyJune 2, 2024 14:00Has been updatedJune 2, 2024 14:01If you've ever thought about throwing away your vegetable peels, think again – one influencer has revealed the perfect way to put them to good use. Many of us are guilty of throwing away food that's still edible: according…

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Kit contains a low-VOC, low-odor water-based acrylic paint and primer in one. Apply over a day to create a soft, satin finish. Covers 100 square feet of cabinet surface (40 ft) common to most kitchen cabinets. Ideal for wood, laminate, primed, or painted metal cabinets. Formulated to cover most existing wood finishes and paints in one coat.Promising reviews: “You can see the before and after in my photos, the paint is fantastic and has made a huge difference to my dated kitchen.process:- First, I gave the wood cabinets a thorough cleaning using KRUD KUTTER PC32 Pre-Paint Cleaner/TSP Alternative. I'd read…

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Is there anything more classic and beloved than this movie? GreasePerhaps an all-white kitchen. It's no wonder that John Travolta, aka Danny Zuko, opted for a bright, monochrome look for the kitchen at his home, as you can see in his Instagram video.of pulp fiction, Saturday Night Feverand hair spray The actor posted a video of his daughter recreating Tom Cruise's infamous gift cake (a plain white coconut dessert in keeping with the monochrome trend). In the video, we get a glimpse of the white kitchen island, matching cabinetry, and tiled backsplash. The color scheme creates a clean, serene, and…

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Ahead of summer, Amazon has launched a slew of home essentials as a seasonal refresh. Right now, the site is packed with newly arrived home items that will have you looking forward to summer. Whether you're cooling off inside or lounging on the porch, you can shop essentials like breathable bedding, oscillating fans, and patio furniture. There are also plenty of kitchen must-haves and home decor items, including summer wreaths, which recently appeared on the site. We've put together a quick rundown of the 50 best new home and kitchen items starting at just $7. Best overall new home Dreo…

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It's a foggy Tuesday morning and my daughters Elizabeth and Susan are coming for a day trip. They're coming by horse and buggy and I hope they'll get there safely in this fog. My daughter Loretta is also coming for a day trip. My daughter Verena went to her house across the road this morning and stayed with her until she and the little boys woke up.I also went to bed at 3 a.m. so my head is fuzzy but my heart is much lighter. Brother Albert was admitted to hospital yesterday and last night the doctor called the family…

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You'd better come hungry to Tarentum's newest eatery. Yinz Kitchen, a black-and-gold-themed diner, will feature Pittsburgh-style American cuisine, with pierogi and gyros on the menu, as well as breakfast platters, fried chicken sandwiches and “great wings,” according to owners Dante Allen Pope of Brackenridge and Derek Hassim Jr. of Pittsburgh. “I know we need a place like this here,” said Pope, 34, a Penn Hills High School graduate. “I want to offer good food at reasonable prices and really be part of the community.” The opening day is scheduled for Friday, with opening hours from 7am to 9pm, suitable for…

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Memorial Day has come and gone, and camping season is upon us.And judging by news that state park campsites were nearly 100% booked last weekend, it's safe to say enthusiasm for s'mores and mosquito traps remains high.Like hunters and anglers, campers' enthusiasm for the new season begins long before they step out of their vehicles and into the fresh air — specifically, by heading to the store to see what's new in stock. Manufacturers and retailers obviously know this, and they’re doing their best to stock their physical and digital shelves with products they believe new and veteran campers “need.”One…

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