Kitchen Organization

As Earth Day inspires us to be more environmentally conscious, you may be concerned about the longevity of the environment. Many people are becoming more eco-conscious, and if you’re looking for a way to do your part, it’s simple to start at home. You’ll not only help protect the planet, but you’ll also save money as you learn to reuse things you already have and save on your electric and water bills.  At Drawer Essentials, we’re committed to the environment, too.  We repurpose wood cutoffs from our drawer box products to be used for the insert products instead of throwing them...

The New Year’s holiday can be an exciting time. Aside from celebrating with loved ones, closing out one year is an opportunity to take a step back and appreciate everything you’ve accomplished. It’s also a perfect time to reflect on areas of your life you might want to improve in the new year! As you examine the areas of your life that may need revamping, home organization is a good one to include on your list. Aside from reducing stress, boosting productivity, and saving money, learning how to declutter your home can offer a plethora of mental health benefits, too! ...

Home organization — some people enjoy it, some don’t. And if you’re in the group of those who don’t, there’s usually a reason why! Maybe it’s because it’s hard to stay on top of keeping an organized home when your life is already jam packed. Or maybe it’s because you swore you would eventually find a place to store all those odds and ends things that don’t quite fit anywhere. Or maybe it’s because you simply don’t have a workable system nailed down just yet. For those of you who are naturals at home organization, solving this problem can be...

Between work, caring for the kids, maintaining a social life, making dinner, and more —keeping your home clean and tidy can be difficult. This is especially true in your kitchen, your most used room in the house. Your kitchen isn’t just for cooking meals — it’s where your family comes together, where you have coffee or a drink with a friend, and where loved ones gather when you have company over. With all that activity, it can be hard to keep your kitchen clean and organized. Keeping things neat may be difficult, but it’s worth it: when your kitchen is clean,...

Homeownership comes with a lot of responsibility. Throughout the year, you’ve got to stay on top of repairs and regular maintenance.  And the transition from summer to fall is possibly the most important time to tend to your home and prepare for the upcoming change in seasons. Depending on where you live, during fall and winter, you might experience freezing temperatures and heavy rain or snow. Without proper winterization, that kind of weather can cause problems for your home and property, like burst pipes, foundation flooding, or sky-high heating bills.  This year, head into fall knowing your house is ready...