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Timestamps 0:54 reusable silicone storage bags 2:32 pot and pan lid organizer 3:53 cord organizer 6:06 under sink organizer 8:04 dish drying rack/washable silicone mat 9:23 automatic soap dispenser 11:09 mason jar lid organizer 11:56 Kitchen Sticken tape dispenser 13:05 wire baskets 14:12 compost system

[@lostboiiz]

You missed the foot pedal

[@blaireshoe8738]

@@lostboiiz 9:55 faucet foot pedal

[@donnadoriand7324]

​@@blaireshoe8738thanks

[@diverstalent]

You saved my life

[@Create-cx4jj]

Automatic soap dispenser

[@garlicgirl3149]

Decluttering my kitchen was the BEST thing I have done! It actually made cooking easier, pleasant and dare I say a JOY! Declutter then organize your kitchen. You will not regret it.

[@Sib666]

Tip for people with a kitchen renovation coming up who hate dish racks on the counter: look into finnish dish drying cabinets. Finnish people have a cabinet above the sink that has built in drying racks in it so all of your drying stays neat and hidden and drips right into the sink, mold and mess free.

[@AntonGully]

Dish washer. The word you're looking for is dishwasher. A dedicated drying cabinet seems about as useful as the rest of this pruck.

[@Sib666]

@@AntonGully I have a dishwasher and constantly use the drying cabinet for several things, like delicate knives, wooden utensils, wine glasses and teflon pans and to dry out stuff that goes into recycling. It can easily be used as storage if you don’t want to use it for drying. It doesn’t take away from that and is very useful, no need to take up preparing space with a dish rack and don’t have to bother with moldy silicone stuff under it or anything.

[@lazygardens]

But in the USA we traditionally have the sink under a window and those cabinets block the window. IF you have a sink with a huge drainboard you could have it to one side, but if you have the drainboard you don't need it.

[@srw788]

@@AntonGully I have a window above my sink, no way for me to put a cabinet there anyway. Meanwhile the dishwasher is more energy efficient and less expensive to operate. Win/Win in my book.

[@lochlochy3452]

YES! Finland represent! You can dry AND store your dishes in the same cupboard over the sink, and even hook your dish brush, cloth, etc from it to drip nicely into the sink as well. Everything sorted all in one go! But yes, many other countries have the kitchen sink at the window so a drying cabinet isn’t possible (the problem here in the UK…)

[@videowatcher6246]

Putting a paper towel in with the leafy veg helps them last longer. I reuse ziplock with no problems. They key is to wash and dry well between uses. I use a baby bottle rack to open the bags wide during drying, leaving no wet corners.

[@kkparis-]

My life changed the day I saw a friend turn a bag inside out before washing just the dirty side with soap and leaving that side out to dry (I often hang them from one of my wooden utensils sticking out of the jar).

[@maxs6026]

Always threaded the pot/pan handle through a fllipped-up lid and slid it down, then hung. Then each pot/pan is stored with its matching lid. Works for handle style, not knobs or casserole lids. For those you can still store them upside-down on the dish/pot so they don't stick up, then you can stack stuff on top.

[@CS-bn4un]

Great reminders and ideas of how to make our kitchens more organized and efficient. I offer one suggestion (from someone whose old enough to be your mama! 🙄)to reconsider putting your DW pods in a bowl under the sink. Not sure about your overall climate, but the "micro climate" under the sink will likely encourage them to absorb moisture, then they stick together..then you have messy pods that split or at least get holes in them when you try to pry them apart....trust me on this one as I'd say it's a pretty high chance it'll happen to you, too...yes, "too." Thanks again! Going to order some cord organizers for sure.

[@Sembazuru]

Or skip the pods entirely and go back to either liquid or loose powder. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/laOlgGukmryqZpY for a good argument on why detergent pods aren't really that good.

[@chris...9497]

Undersink Storage Maximization: 1. If you can afford a plumber or quality handy man, simplify the plumbing. It's possible to replace the drainage to run directly down then to directly to the cabinet rear, avoiding all the lefthand/righthand pipe jogs and opening up larger and/or more convenient space for storage. Pipes feeding in water can also be set up to hug the cabinet rear and/or sides; you might also consider including filtration systems or even specialized heating systems to bypass the hot water tank. 2. Consider installing a deep-cabinet pullout tray system. Even if you don't currently have mobility issues, you or someone else at some point in the house may find this incredibly useful. More than any other kitchen cabinet, the sink base cabinet is not only very deep, but complicated to use for storage. Many seniors and physically-challenged individuals cannot get down on eth floor to half-crawl into the cabinet to retrieve some item placed deep within. A pullout tray brings it all out for easy access. Options include a full-footprint tray, two trays (left & right), even two-tier trays (including a narrower top tray that better avoids the pipes). These pullouts can be set back 6-10 inches from the cabinet opening so racks or other items can be hung on the inside cabinet door. Dish Racks: I live in a tiny rented studio apartment. My galley kitchen is configured in such a way that there is NO wall to make use of and NEARLY NO counterspace. The countertop length is all of 8 ft. Of this, I have a 24in stove, a 24in sink, and the space between the stove and sink is just an inch wider than my 22in microwave. Do the math: that leaves me just barely over 2 ft of full-depth counterspace SPLIT between the two ends of that 8 ft galley kitchen, which is bookended by an apartment-sized fridge at the left end and a 4ft tall knee wall on the right. I used to have a dish rack at the right of the sink. I've recently given that countertop rack away. I NOW use an extendable dish rack that bridges my sink. Two reasons: -I live alone, so meals aren't fancy and I don't generate a lot of dishes. -My tiny fridge not only doesn't have an icemaker, but it's too small to accommodate ice trays. I really like ice; again, tiny fridge, so limited room to chill beverages. Also, I like smoothies, which I prefer made with ice. I was gifted a countertop icemaker, which I LOVE; it provides the perfect amount of ice round the clock. And the only DECENT place to put it is where the countertop dish rack used to be. And actually, there is 6 inches of space between the icemaker and the sink to place a narrow silicone dish mat for drying glassware. Wire Baskets Absolutely a fan of these organizers. Recently did a reorg of my tiny freezer. Freezers work by circulation of cooled air, but most of the Pinterest-y/Minimalist freezer organization videos show white or translucent SOLID-WALL plastic bins in the freezer. I would argue that it's better for your frozen foods to use wire baskets instead. Sure, leave the industrial-black baskets for organizing on countertops and kitchen shelves, but where you have cold/condensate/moist conditions you might want epoxy-coated wire baskets (to avoid rust); still, good ol' open-mesh wire is the better material for freezer organization. The only issue for countertop/shelf wire baskets is for produce: fruit flies and over-ripeness. Just keep an eye on them. Maybe put the whole basket in a mesh bag or set a tray at the bottom of the basket...

[@jessicac4751]

Who are you people and what do you do? And where do I find people like yourself in real life?! I want to be friends with people like yourself and dudebro in the video. Seriously, where do you folks hang out?! 😂 I LOVE organization stuff but can also get overwhelmed in wanting things to be perfect and just so (also add in the stress of having to declutter things sometimes), so having humans like yourself with life hacks and actual helpful organizational tips up your sleeves is hella helpful. Ps I'm literally screenshotting your comment so I can keep it forever hahaha 😂

[@whiskybrush3219]

​@@jessicac4751for people with limited countertops and very limited food prep areas, all you need is an appropriate sized cutting board to set down on an open kitchen drawer. With the right length and thickness it should cover the whole drawer so no scraps fall in and to prevent it sliding around, set some rubber tabs or even a couple screws underneath on each side of the slides so that the board remains secure. It can just go back to being stored like normal when not in use.

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

6:35 I really have to recommend any under sink organization needs to be something that can easily move. Like a pull out basket. We had a very slow leak under our kitchen sink. The organizers I had under there stayed put and I didn't discover that leak until the the entire cabinet and subfloor were ruined. Years of staying damp did it's damage. On the other hand, I'd put pullout, stacking units in the master bath. We discovered a similar leak, but we figured it out relatively fast. The cabinet itself had some moisture damage on the surface, but the structure was sound and I was able to paint it after it dried out and salvage the cabinet. But the biggest lesson I learned from these things is that, while organizing under a sink, just put a tray under there. Something that'll catch any drips that may happen. That'll save all the heartache no matter what the situation. Even if all we do is put a tiny toaster cookie sheet under the plumbing, it's worth it. When I do my remodels I'm building in waterproofing systems into every cabinet that goes under a sink. Best to do it right from the start.

[@squa_81]

15:31 I've had a compost for a really long time, you don't really need a compost bag I just wash the compost bin every once in a while to make sure there's no mold or it gets too gross. HOWEVER having a lid on your compost bin will make life a lot better, since no fruit flies will get in or out! plus if you have some greens chickens go wild for them, so no bags makes it easy to give your chickens a treat! have a great day :D

[@youthserg9066]

I was VERY surprised to see him just leave the bags there... I'm going to assume it's easy to take them out so they're not part of the soil? with all the talk about microplastics... it caught me way off guard

[@squa_81]

​​@@youthserg9066 the bag is most likely bio degradable plastic. That means the polymer will decompose into substances the environment is able to process. The best known example of this kind of polymer is pure pla, but cellulose is technically also a bio degradable polymer. Those are unlike some plastics which will just fragment into micro plastics.

[@calico27]

I agree with this point. We compost at home for our tiny little veggie garden and the compost bags just don't break up fast enough. We use the compost once a year, so we need the bags from ~1 year ago to have broken down. Which was not the case - so, as the original commenter said - it involves a bit of washing, but no more compost bags for us. A lid is a must - else, the flies in warm season are unbearable for us!

[@jdrummerdd]

This was destiny, I move to a new apartment next week and I had been procrastinating refreshing the kitchen, thanks for the kick in the butt 😭😭😭

[@ahsans5350]

You mean it’s the algorithm 😂 Good luck at your new apt!

[@hucz]

tell us you're a narcissist without telling us you're a narcissist

[@cheryl5994]

HOPE THE MOVE WAS A REFRESHING NEW START. 🙂👍🏼

[@agabrielhegartygaby9203]

You have just solved 6 of what are for me, those low threshold annoyances: those problems that are easy enough to tolerate or don't happen often enough to seem worth the time and effort to correct - yet by subtly disrupting our flow drain the joy from the pleasures of the kitchen and cooking - thank you. An additional note of gratitude for making follow through so easy as well. Love the channel. G

[@MCRuCr]

A lot of (bad) kitchen gadgets either just compensate lack of skill or are so specific that you only use them once a year. These on the other hand look fantastic as they focus more on the context like organisation, cleaning, waste handling. Also why I like this channel so much, it's not one recipe after another but also the cooking "lifestyle" and economy

[@Jose-so1hx]

I like gadgets. Some though are purchases that I could've done without, like the small foreman grill that can't cook a thing to save it's life - or the instant pot that I haven't used for a whole lot other than making rice. One device that is undeniably a great investment has been a handheld can electric can opener. I'm not very old but my writs aren't the strongest point on me. Using a regular mechanical opener always sucked. Plus they rust. The electric one is small, battery operated and so smooth. Highly recommend.

[@jetah50]

@@Jose-so1hx I use a pressure cooker for rice dishes, like jambalaya, dirty rice, yellow rice. even canned soups like spicy chicken noodle. How about canned corn, yep. also Gumbo and hamburger helper. (though the hamburger helper i haven't gotten the liquid down enough so it's a little runny.) I've even used it as a ground meat cooker. The high sides help keep the meat in!

[@amyaustin4858]

So happy I found this! We lost our home in a huge fire in Colorado about 2 years ago. We are rebuilding and will be moving into our new home in about 2 months. These tips will really help me organize. PS my new kitchen is going to have a navy blue subway tile backsplash, too 😊

[@mateeah]

Oh my gosh that’s terrible, but I’m glad your new house is almost finished!! Hope the move goes smoothly!

[@Rathi04]

I live in an apartment with no electric under the sink, but a motion sensor faucet was one of the best upgrades I did. So much QOL for $100 and it works off batteries that last years.

[@bluesky7838]

Is there a manual override, in case of a power outage?

[@Rathi04]

@@bluesky7838 there is, mine is a little lever that bypasses the box and it use becomes just like a regular faucet. I use it most often when company comes over so I don’t have to explain to them how to use the sensor.

[@TheMCvamp]

@@Rathi04ooh what is it called? I’d love to get one! I’m moving next week too. Thank you I’m advance 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Rathi04]

@@TheMCvamp Hi - the one i got is a "FLOW" brand from Home depot. I got it on sale for $125 several years ago and have had no issues with it. I don't want to direct link in case it gets flagged, but you should be able to find it. I'm sure there are other versions that would be good as well, after i got used to it I can't ever go back to an old faucet.

[@itsROMPERS...]

This is great because the one he uses costs $700!

[@emmett1047]

I'm only 2 minutes in and this been on my mind. I need to redo our kitchen and my wife and I needed this. We are in our early 50s and will finish watching your video. Thank you and best...

[@kriscox4019]

These are great ideas. Something to consider, especially when you are walking your compost out anyway, skip the bag altogether and just dump the container, and give it a quick rinse.

[@lsamoa]

This. Also, these compost bags are for municipal composting only, where they use high-heat composting tumblers. They don't really dissolve in home compost bins. So best to skip them altogether.

[@paulhorn24]

Yes, don‘t use compost bags, even if they are made of so-called self-destructing plastic. It is still a very specific kind of plastic that ends up in your compost.

[@Bashkir097]

"Compostable plastic" is a sick joke. It's just plastic held together with a starch matrix so it breaks down into microplastics faster. Probably not a good idea to increase the microplastic content of your food crops even faster than it's already increasing.

[@galeharris6696]

Although I compost my own, many of the organic farmers in Vermont will take compost, SO LONG as it's not in "compostable" bags. They don't break down for years. Good video, though!

[@franciet99]

Love the organizational ideas. I’d add one to the under the sink area. I would line the bottom of this area with a cabinet liner. If there is ever water issues, it might save the cabinet from water damage.

[@lindacade3975]

I use scrap pics of vinyl flooring for under the sink area. It can be secured with double sided tape around the edges and I secure the front with a strip of threshold metal cut to size.

[@LiniSue]

I bought 3 white rectangular dishpans from Dollar Tree over 10 years ago and separated cleaning supplies by types. Daughter adopted the same thing for under sink and called one morning saying 'Wow' so thankful the kitchen sink plumbing under the sink had sprung a leak and the dishpans had captured almost all the water and she just pulled out the pans, cleaned off each item - washed the pans and they were ready to return to place after plumber finished the job. Not all plumbing is the same under the sink. Love The Pro Home Cooks tips! And his cooking!

[@vegasrenie]

I am going through the final stages of replacing cabinets because of an undetected leak. The leak destroyed my bottom cabinets and the floor, leaked into a couple of rooms, etc.) and now, needless to say, I'm hyper conscious about leakage. I like the idea of using dish trays because they can hold a lot more than the cabinet liners. And, by the way, I had peel and stick floor tiles on the bottom of my cabinet which were pretty useless when the plumbing gave way.

[@amandadeloff4278]

The faucet pedal is an excellent age-in-place feature, making it easier to be self-sufficient for longer. Great feature!

[@principlefaucets5521]

100%. Adding a foot pedal to a sink can improve accessibility, safety and easy of use for almost all ages. For those aging-in-place, being able to keep two hands on a pot, pan, or glass is certainly a safer way to work at the sink. Our kiddos were able to wash their hands without stools or jumping up onto the counter years before they were tall enough to reach a handle and it was certainly cleaner without them touching anything.✨

[@FC360D]

@@principlefaucets5521 What kind of weird tap do you have where the Tap Heads/Handles/Levers are so far away from the actual tape that you can't reach them when you wash your hands?

[@marcialitt4431]

​@@FC360Dwhen you're small

[@cankerscarves1806]

@@FC360D It's also for people who cook often, especially with raw meat. You're able to turn on the tap without touching it which saves on cleaning your faucet handle after every use.

[@hiddenmutant]

I never got into the "takeout" containers, I guess because I was already using the reusable silicone bags! Absolutely delightful things, we basically never use single use bags now. The big ones are fantastic for soup/stew leftovers actually, we don't often use them for strictly produce. Tip for the washing machine, turn the bag inside out so the machine easily gets all the little crevices. They dry more easily this way too.

[@tjsullivan4793]

As you know dishwashers pretty harsh environment with heat, steam, drying etc. Do these reusable bags hold up for a bit of time? What about using these bags for marinades chicken, beef, fish. Do they retain an off odors? Thanks for any insight. Favorite brand?

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Brilliant! Inside out 🙂

[@jessicac4751]

​@@tjsullivan4793stasher is my favorite brand which is also the brand Mike uses apparently. I looked high and low for good quality bags that I could put in the dishwasher and didn't say hand wash recommended. The stasher bags are silicone and you can put them anywhere in the dishwasher! I do not recommend turning them inside out because they will tear. But I usually open them up a bit when I put them in the dishwasher so they are opened by 2 of the wire "spokes" allowing plenty of water to get up in there. A couple smaller sizes may not open up as well so I just try to find the best spot that does manage to open them up somewhat in the dishwasher. Also stasher bags are rad in that they can go on the bottom rack of the dishwasher too!!!! There's only a couple brands of bags that are dishwasher safe iirc, and most if not all of the others are only for the top rack, but stasher can go anywhere! They are definitely pricey so it may take time to grow the collection, but they also offer bundles and do have sales occasionally. You can also find them at some other stores that have sales too so that can help grow your collection too. I highly recommend you check out their website, read about them, and read reviews of them, the different sizes, etc. Stasher bags are the best of the best, in my opinion. I like to research things and I literally researched reusable bags for months bc I wanted specific things. You can cook with the bags, stovetop, put in the oven (to a certain temp of course), put in the dishwasher, microwave. They really are phenomenal bags! They don't have gallon size bags which drives me bananas, but I know they'd be hella expensive lol. Anyways, you should definitely check them out lol. I'm in no way affiliated, I'm just some weirdo who does far too much research on things to find the best product, quality, etc. to suit my needs.

[@mirroughs7729]

I enjoy videos like these because they have good replay value for when you need them, or if you like something but maybe not one element, you can change that element to fit in with your kitchen needs. For example, the cord organizer idea is something I never thought about.

[@dezertkingz714]

Its scary going from not caring to knowing your getting older when organization under a sink is exciting.😂

[@tovah2276]

OMG……I just peed a little…..you 🎤drop! 10 points Brother. ❤

[@Nicereview763]

Loved it, in terms of the dish pods, we have similar but in a tin with a tight fitting lid for 2 reasons. I find if they are exposed to air they start to break down and go sticky and also with children you need to keep them well away and hard to access.

[@user-yf8lb4hf2c]

THANK YOU!! I was going to say the same thing! Why doesn’t he just leave them in the factory container….or use one of his Ziploc bags?!?! 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@dcwatashi]

This guy has a lot to learn

[@ChristineCzarnecki]

The faucet pedal is something I have already been thinking about for our upcoming kitchen remodel. I used these decades ago in the biochem lab and have never forgotten how great they are. Thank you so much for rekindling the idea and for the link!

[@megabaustelleneu]

i dont understand why you use bags for compost. you can put the whole stuff i a bowl and bring the bowl to the compost and you dont have to buy bags

[@stoneguard]

Cause it’s convenient, with less cleaning involved.

[@tfromt.o.9774]

With city collection bins…bugs! It helps deter bugs!!! Dirty bins in the heat attract more insects…and often become infested with maggots

[@Kashgar2007]

Love these. For Mason jar lids, I have the rings on a bungee cord and hooked to a high shelf and the lids in a small wire basket (so agree with your wire baskets). Easy to access, out of the way, and keeps my husband from losing his mind.

[@ThomasBrisco]

For the under-sink storage -- 100% with you - when I organized that, my day got so much easier. A recommendation: that rack to the left of the plumbing? That should totally be on rollers -- I did that for the shelf to the left, and the basket to the right -- made so much more room available. I can roll it in and out, and easily get to items in the back. oh, the the rack on the door? Brilliant, man - just brilliant.

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

I like how you have a range of tips like the simple silicone bags (which im about to go buy right now!) to full on home updates like the faucet pedal. Theres something for every lifestyle!

[@BobBuddy_]

Simple silicone bags for 30$ each, or a faucet pedal for 700$, or soap dispenser for 95$, you know its all sponsored.

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

​@@BobBuddy_affiliate links aren't sponsorships. And I just got a pack or 3 silicone bags for about $6, so maybe shop around?

[@bonbon3993]

please share the link ?@@IjeomaThePlantMama

[@christineheminger7762]

I’m unreasonably happy to find out that someone else hates the bottom-of-the-unit cord winder. They always made me more likely to drop the appliance, hope it still works, and just leave the cord wadded up or wrapped around the appliance. Thank you for telling me about these (and the particular brand, because I paused to look them up while I still remember, and got a whole page of Not-quite-rights and already-trieds)

[@lees5073]

Also, I learned as a kid growing up in PA, store your dry unwashed mushrooms in plain paper bags in the fridge. Like the brown lunch bags we grew up with. Perfect air circulation and humidity. Wash when you use them.

[@lsamoa]

Yes! Best way to store mushrooms

[@theresaanndiaz3179]

I have used record racks from the thrift store for my pot lids, pizza pans, and cookie sheets for ages. We were just talking about buying silicon bags when we finally use up most of the zip lock bags we have. We wash and reuse them so it will be awhile. I use hanging shelves on the doors under the sink. My favorite dishdrainer is a double decker one that goes over the sink. For some bizarre reason our plates don't fit in the kitchen cabinet, so they live over the sink in our tiny 1912 kitchen.

[@philipp594]

Restaurant detergend is a major gamechanger. Using the same detergent, for dishes, soap and cleaning saves so much time and space. I use Weck glasses as a replacement for the deli containers and mason jars. They are stackable.

[@EpicFailArniek]

Oo good idea, I’m going get some of those. I forgot that they stack!

[@SuzanneWho]

I use “working glasses” (Google it) for drinking glasses, coffee mugs, storage of anything - they have snap-on lids. They nest, and stack when lids are on. They come in different sizes. I’ve used them for many years. The only time I’ve had to replace is when I dropped one on a hard surface, other drops didn’t break, no chips, super sturdy.

[@Brizlebird]

Mike you inspired me to compost in an earlier video and I’m dead excited to say that I’ve upgraded my game with a hotbin composter recently…. Now I no longer only compost plant based waste, but old cat food, meat, bones… you name it!

[@ProHomeCooks]

love it!

[@cmoore14]

What compost bins do you use? They looked nice and small for the space.@@ProHomeCooks

[@allisonangier1631]

Let us know the names you give your new raccoons.

[@ramrod132]

There's an easy way to hang both your pots and lids from a pot rack. Slide the handle on the pot through the handle loop on the lid, then hang the pot from your rack. Both the pot and the corresponding lid hang from the same loop, so it saves space and you never have to look for a matching lid

[@mountainlife9427]

One more Rob: NO metal canning lids! Amazon, Ball and others sell perfect seal white plastic lids. So much better for storage. Write contents on the plastic lid with permanent marker, then spray with alcolol (from your under-sink storage) to wipe the lid clean for the next product. Lids are fine in the dishwasher. They don't rust. You don't have to wrangle the two-piece version. You're welcome. And thank you for terrific videos🥰

[@SuzanneWho]

I use an erasable pen (Sharpie water-based paint pen) to mark glass or lids. No need for alcohol etc, just soapy water.

[@starbeamz2685]

The plastic lids sound like they wouldn't work well for actual canning, either hot water bath or pressure. But if you're just saving leftovers and popping those straight in the fridge or fermenting something, I'm positive that these would work best for that.

[@DwayneShaw1]

If I had canning jars, I'd just store the lids on the jars - keep any dust and debris out.

[@tgeliot]

​@@starbeamz2685Exactly. Do your canning with metal, then when you unseal a jar, discard the flat metal lid, set the ring aside, and use a plastic lid.

[@yuvra649]

Yup this! Since i do some fermenting and also some of our preparations have distinct smell, i switched to stainless steel lids with silicone rings. 3 years and still going strong. Absolutely game changer.

[@ros8986]

for labeling containers I use a china marker - no tape needed, totally washes off (it is a sort of grease/wax pencil). Available at art supply stores.

[@MH-pw3vy]

Thanks! As an older semi pro home cook, I already have my personal ideal organizing systems (including the oh so wonderful cord tamer things) but the new one you gave me today was that tape dispenser. Absolute gem of a useful gadget! A bit pricy but if it lasts, will be worth it.

[@Slgjgnz]

This under section is not meant to store/unstore the cord every time you use your appliance, it's meant to shorten the cord to a customized fixed length that is convenient for where you use it. That's a one-time process.

[@Jose-so1hx]

Lots of people - like him in the vid - have a numbe rof appliances for differeent applications that are not all on the counter top at one given time. So they need to bring them out from where they're stored and set them up, use, clean and put back. It'd be nice if the cords weren't a hassle. I like this.

[@cheriekalel9578]

I got that tape dispenser, glued 4 round magnets to the back of it, and I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!! Thank you for this kitchen solution I'd been needing for a long time!❤

[@cynthiahonorio9758]

Am so happy to realize that some of your kitchen tips, I have been using for years! I use masking tape, permanent marker for food labels on used foil packaging esp chips for freezer. I reuse mayo bottles, store them with caps. I also use bought plastic rectangular boxes for fresh produce. Sadly, the products you use are not cheaply available in the Philippines 🇵🇭. All your tips are useful.

[@CS-hd9xu]

After 66 years on this earth, I am slowly getting rid of everything plastic and replacing it with glass, much better cleans better, love it, wish I would have done it sooner. I even use mason jars for leftovers.I like square things because not only does it fit in the refrigerator better but it also fits in the cabinets as well

[@EpicFailArniek]

Why don’t you dump out your compost into the big bin, when that tub is full, skip the bags altogether to make it a bit more sustainable :)

[@hucz]

Your comment is unsustainable

[@space.tel-e-grams]

I would advise against leaving your dish pods out in the open under your sink if they are the kind with the "gel bag" coating (the old school compressed powder tablets are fine). If you ever develop a leak in the pipes under there or if there's any kind of humidity in there they will fuse together and you're gonna have a bad time. Also make sure your hands are dry before you reach in to get one out. I learned the hard way. Same goes for laundry detergent pods.

[@frankvaneck1]

the cord organizer!!!!!!!! it is not going to save my life, yet it does remove a bunch of annoyance and hustle from my daily kitchen work. Thank you a million for this tip.

[@user-ez1qp8qx3f]

Here’s another kitchen hack. Put flexible cutting mats on the shelf under small appliances when you store them. They will glide out of the shelf on the mat rather than you having to drag them out. It’s so much easier.

[@theshanny8]

I love love. Love the silicone bags. Great tip! They're awesome. I have some. They're kind of pricey😅 they're worth it because you can reuse them so I have found them at the dollar store a time or two

[@ejb7969]

I wanted one of those foot pedal water controllers 32 years ago when I was redoing a kitchen! Nobody knew what I was talking about. It's great to know they exist as a product now!

[@deanawells4395]

Dollar tree has become the cheapest place to get organizing baskets, trays and baskets for $1.25. I was that person that went to The Container Store for all my organizing needs for so much more money…now that the DT game is on point in the area of organizing. Think outside the box for these items and all over the store not just the area you expect to find what you need.

[@stephgilliam]

I have an incredibly tiny kitchen and the little cord organizers are truly spectacular. They make moving appliances like my kettle or blender from the pantry to the counter way easier.

[@Ted-F-Strassburg-III]

I normally come here to get recepie ideas but this has to be, hands down, the most helpful video to date. I've ordered some of the things you've shown and they make working in the kitchen so much more enjoyable. Thank you.

[@thaitichi]

Great tips. I NEED that tape dispenser + marker holder! I'm going to save you from a future disaster waiting to happen. Your dishwasher hose is laying on the floor under your sink!!! If a clog ever forms in your drain the water will back up and drain into your dishwasher, then onto the floor! That hose needs to be routed up to the underside of your counter with a simple clip. Love your kitchen so much!

[@ScottFassett]

This tape holder has already changed my life. Gone are the days of my kids stealing my tape and sharpie out of the drawer. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@susanmalloch9375]

You might consider installing some pull-out shelves in your lower cabinets. Makes finding/accessing items in there SO much easier.

[@SamIves85]

Love these tips! The ONLY thing I would add is to fold over a small end of your tape/label for easy removal.

[@jeanniekawabata6864]

You are the kitchen god. Love watching you even before pandemic. You have evolved so much and I love keeping up with you and your adorbs fam!

[@jessicakivett7838]

That tape dispenser got me pretty excited

[@markgutsmiedl7696]

An easy cord management is the empty cardboard roll from TP. I use them for appliances and extension cords.

[@laurad.8208]

I really prefer Russbe bags over the Stashers -- They're a lot less expensive, AND dishwasher-safe, they lie flat (perfect for freezing soups, sauces, etc., great for toiletries/power cords when traveling, you name it. I've been using my first batch for 2 years & haven't thrown one away yet.

[@yuvra649]

Another thing I have is the over cabinet door caddy for under sink. To store my counter top cleaner sprat, vinegar spray , and hold my swedish dish cloth. Its so easy to throw something into that caddy or just pickup. No bending down nothing.

[@Sib666]

I don’t know if you can get the specific product I have outside of Finland, but I have a Bioproffa biowaste bin that has activated charcoal filters in the lid to keep smells away and the lid also keeps fruit flies away. The bin is small and nice looking enough to keep on the counter and it makes cooking so easy, you just set up the bin next to your chopping board and put all the bio in immediately. It also breathes so it slows down molding/the bio getting all nasty. It’s fully metal and has a handle so you can just carry it out when you take the trash, dump the contents out and wash it easily. I use it with a bio bag, but you can also just put everything straight in. I just think it keeps it a bit cleaner and nicer, I live alone so due to it nit smelling I have forgotten about it and it has gotten a bit nasty so the biobag protects it a bit. 😂 Here all the apartment buildings have most of the bina for recycling and always a bio, so you don’t have to compost yourself if you don’t want to.

[@TheTravelingMujer]

Love any and all organization videos!! I’d also love a video on small space composting. Particularly for those without a yard. The science behind it has me 😅

[@kimmyers9170]

I bought the Rohan Dish Rack, cutlery holder and sponge holder in Sept. I absolutely love it! I'll never need another dish rack in my lifetime. It looks good and performs even better. Our well has hard water that leaves spots on the stainless steel but I just clean this weekly and it's back to normal. Highly recommend.

[@theshanny8]

😊 I'm also obsessed with having my cords every cord and on everything and all over my house organized wrapped up tightly nicely. I I don't want to say OCD I don't have to have my cars that way, but I love to have my cords all organized and all my my plug in my chargers and cords and things like that that I store. They're all wound up nicely and perfectly. I love having cords nice and organized

[@sunshinelizard1]

I have a lot of stashed bags. For damp foods like lettuce, I put a sheet of paper towel in the bag too and that helps greens stay fresh, not soggy. I also turn the bags inside out and put them in the dishwasher.

[@julig.6601]

All this is great if you have a huge kitchen. Very easy to be organized if the kitchen is big.

[@bliblimama3994]

When I saw the pods in the bowl under the sink, I thought it would be better if they were in an airtight box. Humidity can destroy them. But when I saw the electric device (router or repeater), I thought it was plain risky.

[@lsamoa]

Honestly, his kitchen is a bio and fire hazard. He should not be advising people on any of this.

[@theshanny8]

My landlord and I are getting ready to make a studio apartment for me so I will need space saving things. So the finished drying rack is perfect. That's what I'm going to put in my studio. Thank you! Love that tip

[@Rayh423]

The bags are nice but at $30 a piece, they are a bit expensive.

[@gilashroot8697]

Stasher bags are by far my biggest game changer. I have been using them for years now. I added some otger silicone loves, like the pasta spoon and laddel (laddel is not amazing, but does not scratch my pots and works well enough). My other go to game chager is plastic boxes, but your metal baskets are cuter and will last longer. Something to consider on my next upgrade. I already owned 1 metal basket that I used for spices and oil for cooking. But tgey are not so budget friendly. I have an amazing dish rack (also stainless steel), but yours looks as good.

[@bunnydoriya]

Don't use composting bags for home composting. They are made for industrial high-temperature composting plants. If you have a compost in your garden, you can just throw food waste it in there directly, no need for a bag. Especially if you empty your container every day anyway and don't keep it in the kitchen for a few days. If you must, just use plain paper bags. It will all break down within weeks, not months. All this time is wasted for breaking down the bags and you are still left with huge pieces.

[@bettejain]

Great ideas! The Stasher bags are a staple in our house because they go from fridge/freezer straight to the oven/microwave and can be used sous vide style too! One of my favorite all time uses for them is for leftover meats like Turkey breast. Turkey often dries out when reheated. But I store sliced Turkey and some broth or gravy in a stasher bag. To reheat simply place the sealed bag in boiling water. It heats the Turkey up beautifully, the broth or gravy keeps it moist. Leftovers are just as good as the first meal. Bonus, you can store, cook, and restore all in the same container. We’ve used a similar method for transporting & reheating pulled pork for big family dinners.

[@stevewilliamson6416]

I hang my lids up with the pans--just bought pans with loop style handles on the lids--the lid goes on the hook first and the weight of the pan holds ut in place. The right lid lives with the right pan on the hook. Been working for me for the last 20 years!

[@msamyweber]

I have one for you, 3M heavy Duty Command Hooks. I use the 5# rated hooks. In my kitchen I have a wall that is kind of long and blank. I put up a bunch of hooks and hang my pots there. They have been hanging so far for over 4 years and not one has fallen. And being Command Hooks, need or want to change things, no wall damage, just a new glue strip thing and done. For the lids, I have another wall in the dining room that I put, well, frankly a garage type storage shelf. I have a super tiny pantry, and this doubles, even triples my pantry. Mixer, air-tight containers, name it. And in the free space above things, metal "S" hooks to hang the lids and easy access.

[@luismart7714]

This is NOT a criticism of this video but just an observation. Some of us are so wealthy (relatively speaking most of the ones watching this video are) that we are looking into these types of gadgets and not where our next meal will come from. And I feel blessed by this fact.

[@PeterParker-tb7ce]

Do not store your detergent pods under the sink. Especially in a open bowl. They do not like moisture.

[@deanawells4395]

I personally find a lazy Susan for all my baking needs that I can pull out the entire thing use whatever I need because everything I need to bake is on the unit makes life easier. I have a additional lazy Susan with all my spices and a smaller lazy Susan with all my cooking condiments in the fridge and another small one from condiments we use for burgers, sandwiches and things like that in the fridge. One large one holds a lot so I got 2 large 2 medium and a small one. I got them all together as a package on QVC. I probably could have just got them on Amazon each one sold separately by size for about the same price ❤

[@ProHomeCooks]

oh yes, one of my favs and covered in part 1.

[@AnjaWindmueller]

Some great ideas, but why would you want to use plastic compost bags?? If you bring them out daily, just collect your leftovers/etc in a lidded container and chuck them on the compost without the plastic.

[@OutdoorTestKitchen]

Absolutely hooked on those cord organizers! What brilliant ideas! Can't wait to streamline our space with these gems

[@DwayneShaw1]

Instead of a pot rack I just use a section of wall that i drive screws in to hang my pots on. I 'hang' the lids on two screws spaced horizontally a little closer than the lid size and sticking out far enough for the lid to slip behind the screw heads. Simple, versatile, efficient, and looks pretty good too.

[@jennhoff03]

Oh, I am TOTALLY buying that foot pedal! Thank you!!! Btw, I think you could really use something to convert that shelf (that has the pot lids) into a roll-out shelf. Those are a game-changer in the kitchen, too.

[@AkSonya1010]

Those silicone bags are the BEST, the teeth are incredible! Costco sold them about a year ago and I went to buy more and they were gone, worst part, the bags don't have the name on them so I didn't know what to buy. THANK YOU!!!!

[@foggy7957]

Why do you still need the compost bags, when you use the little box? You could throw the content directly to the compost, clean the box etc. Or am I missing something?

[@loufancelli1330]

I love the cord wrapper thing. I think that is my biggest annoyance in the kitchen, those damn cords! I've been thinking about silicone bags, but haven't gotten any yet. I need to just go and do it. Finally the foot pedal is great, and there is another option that I've been using for almost 20 years, it's a touch-operated faucet. I think mine was from Delta. Basically I leave the handle open all the time and just tap any part of the faucet and it turn on and off. My next upgrade will be a touchless one like you find in commercial restrooms, but for the home this one has been a great help and I can't live without it.

[@talzO9]

this channel is the gift that keeps on giving. thank you!

[@deanmar9002]

I have the cord organizers and love them. I got them a couple of years ago and use them on most of my appliances. I use plastic lids for my mason jars; a game changer for me. I just buy a generic brand. Just look for plastic mason jar lids if you're interested in them.

[@denns0r]

Why using the compost bags at all? Just take the container to the trash and throw it in!? if you are worried about food scraps sticking to the bottom: Just add one piece of kitchen paper underneath. Thats how we do it in germany. (We have special compost bins serviced by the city)

[@smith899]

11:37 OMG, now THIS I need to buy! I also ferment veggies, make ghee, etc. I have a large bin for all the lids. Great idea!

[@Coffee_is_ready]

That drying rack looks good. I use fabrics that I can wash at high heat together with the rest of my kitchen towels. The don’t get moldy easily. Now, silicon can get moldy, too, right? As I see from silicon rings in drinking bottles. Mold can be washed off from silicon if you find it early, but if you overlook it, the dark stain will stay.

[@pixelrancher]

You should add a vermicomposter to your setup. Worms would eat through all but the allium and citrus waste and return gold for your garden.

[@melindawilcox9404]

Red wiggler compost worms are hard workers!!! And if you freeze the scraps to speed breakdown, they get gobbled up quickly. Paper towels etc all can go in. No sense buying carbon "browns" for your. compost when leaves, dried grass clippings, shredded paper etc are available IMO. But I did love the blurb on composting!!!!

[@beccas.6983]

For the cord keeper: Thingiverse has a lot of free 3D printing patterns for cord keepers that will print for pennies. Nowadays, many public libraries and universities/colleges in the US will have 3D printers that offer either cheap or free printing. It may be less flexible than silicone, but it works just as well!

[@vahultman860]

Love a great many of your suggestions, several I have done for years in my own life. I must disagree about the cord organizer though. I had several, that I loved for about a year, maybe a year plus. They have all fallen off and never go back on. I cleaned where they were place with alcohol and every thing. Still will not stay on for duration. I even purchased new "sticky tabs", eventually they fall off. Everything else thumbs up!.

[@coffeeonkeyboard1810]

great tips! and I'll be implementing some. One thing though - I've used wood dish racks for ages and never have had mold issue. The small nails have given way at times, but easily repaired.

[@jeanettemarkley7299]

My husband and I also try to produce home made food as much as possible. We don't eat take out or pre-made foods from the supermarket other than staple things like dry or fresh pasta, rolled oats, and things like that. We cook every night together and are healthier for it.

[@granniesb8145]

Instead of rubber bands on electrical cords ....use pony tail hair holders. They come in packs of 10 or more ,and are convenient for many uses.I use them when packing a bag for traveling . Very convenient and inexpensive.

[@chameleoncathy]

Love your channel so much !! And all these tips are amazing… but one thing that works really helps in more humid- semi-tropical- insect problem areas.. ants- cockroaches- moth-termites… Is some sort of sealed boxes.. or spring loaded jars. I have open cupboards and metal grill shelves and drawers… but keep things in diverse boxes for different needs. No bugs in my food or the kitchen! And why not skip the compost bag? Bokashi bins are amazing… I made a giant odor free version with two large and medium garbage cans for my balcony… I rotate it every 3 months.. compost and compost tea for my garden ❤

[@mairead5891]

I love those silicon bags, I have several and they are so useful. I also use a similar thing to your pan lid rack for storing my chopping boards. They stay upright in the cupboard without falling over everything else.

[@ProHomeCooks]

great use, didnt think of that!

[@bethschloo7418]

Those racks are also great for serving plates that don't seem to have any place to be stored in my kitchen cupboards (I have an older house)!

[@mairead5891]

@@bethschloo7418 great idea!

[@ZippytheHappyChimp]

The only things I slightly disagree with are A). the use of compost bags (if all you're finding for indoor compost crocks are unwieldy heavy ceramic or cheapass plastic, hit up goodwill for a steel lidded ice bucket. usually super light weight, plenty strong, and a good fitting lid. carry it out, dump it out, hit the inside with the hose if you wish, slinging the dirty water into the hedge or flowerbed and move on. ) and B) the use of slope sided bins. You lose so much space between them. @13.43 you remove a full shelf of stuff, and put back 1/3 of it taking up 1/2 the space. I guess the other 2/3s of it just magically disappeared. If you're going to do boxes or dividers, pick ones that don't burn space. Straight, thin sides.

[@anarchisttutor7423]

My favorite thing that nobody talks about: vacuum sealing Mason jars. Jars are freezable, microwavable, vacuumable, reuseable, come in multiple sizes, and don't force your food to come in contact with plastic. My vacuum is from the Dynapro Vacuum Blender (which I'm glad I got instead of the Vitamix 5200 -- healthier food and blends well). Almost everything I make and store gets vacuumed. Not for everyone, but tubs that fit your sink + biodegradable soap + Home Depot buckets + compost pile. My dishwater hydrates the compost pile. Good for the planet. Also, throw your food scraps in the bucket as well and toss everything on the pile at once.

[@beaverguyumf]

Thanks for the video. Im ordering a few things from watching it. A personal “push back” for me would be the drying rack though. I recently got a diatomaceous earth stone for dish drying after using one in the bathroom as a bath mat. Put a very inexpensive stainless steel drying rack on top of it. It’s fantastic.

[@richieandmona]

Regarding pot racks, yes, lids can be hung. For pots with long handles, simply slide the lid handle onto it before hanging the pot. For pots with only small side handles, just hang the lid itself to the hook of the pot rack before hanging the pot onto the same hook. Pots and lids are altogether. Easy peasy, and saves some much needed cabinet space. 😊 -Mona

[@vmitchinson]

Pot lids were a pain until I figured out that sliding the pot handle through the lid handle and hanging both on the rack like you showed in this video!