Top 6 Kitchen Ideas for Every Home

For homeowners, designing kitchen is as much important as the other rooms in the house. It doesn’t matter whether you live in South Park District or any real estate property in the Philippines, designing your kitchen is within your reach. Yes, it is within your reach since you can!

However, not all of us here can achieve the desired outcome. Perhaps, they don't have any idea on how they can effectively and successfully design their kitchen without any compromises. To give you an idea, below are some tips most experts suggest to every homeowner who plans to design their kitchen. And mind you, it's easy and doable.

1. Think ahead

You can’t start renovating or decorating your kitchen when you don’t have any idea on what you want to do at all. Thinking ahead also means envisioning your ideal kitchen. From its structure way up to where you want to put your kitchen utensils matters the most. And of course, thinking ahead doesn’t just end up with envisioning to what you want to do with the kitchen; you also have to consider a proper plan on how you can successfully achieve the kitchen that you desired the most.

2. Make room for storage

When it comes to your kitchen, storages are important. However, this is also one of the common mistakes most homeowners fail to consider while still in the planning process. As a result, they tend to place utensils and other goods anywhere in the kitchen. And mind you, it is not a good sight. The most common storage most homeowners used is the overhead cabinets. With that, it is easier for you to grab the things you need. Moreover, this is also one way to save enough space to your kitchen area.

3. Space and surface

Whether you agree with me on this or not, there is no such thing as too little space for your kitchen. Yes, since it will always be up to you on how you make room for everything found in the kitchen. Moreover, taking care of your kitchen space is also one of the things you should never ignore. As a homeowner, it is also your duty to maintain a clean kitchen environment, especially when it comes to cleaning the grout between tiles. Well, cleaning will be much easier if you do it on a regular basis.

4. Safety first

Above all, safety is the number one priority you should and must do. Every after cooking, you need to turn off the gas range properly for as not to ignite a fire. Of course, outlets should be free from wires, especially when you are not using its electricity. Think safety first, and you will have a better kitchen experience.

5. Good lighting

Proper installation of lighting is needed in the kitchen. Unlike with the other rooms you have at home, kitchen lightings should be sufficient enough to light the entire place. If your light is not properly positioned to fall in front of you, you will most likely cast a shadow on the workplace. Mind you; it’s going to be painful to the eyes. And don’t forget that lights Under-cabinet should shine directly on the countertops.

6. Power play

If you think you don’t need any power source in your kitchen, then you better think again. In fact, having a power source is one of the things you should never forget to consider while still in the planning to process. There’s a caveat, though; you have to make sure to locate the power source in its appropriate place for other new appliances. For instance, if you have your rice cooker and other appliances that need electricity, make sure that they are properly fitted to its place.

Home Improvement Hacks: How To Remove Stubborn Gum From A Table

Hands up of you have kids at home! I bet, there are a lot of parents here who have playful and cheerful kids. And of the most all-time favorite snacks for most kids is the chewing gum. Who would not be amazed how you can make some bubble out from the snack, right? However, this is also one thing that worries most parents – putting gum anywhere, especially on the table. And removing gum from a table is one of the most daunting tasks at home. Agree?

It doesn't matter if you are a resident of Solstice or any other real estate properties in the Philippines, you will experience this kind of situation especially if you have kids at home. But fret not, although this might be a daunting and frustrating task for some parents, there are already tricks or hacks where you can effectively remove the gum without any hassles at all.

Scrape gum off using a blade

On this method, you have to be careful not to leave a mark on your table since you are going to do some scraping on the gummed surface. Well, you have to carefully press the blade between the gum and the table's surface, and push the blade gently across the table. A dull edge is advisable for you to use. However, if you don't have such, then a sharper blade should be used with caution. But before you scrape the gum off, try to put a little vegetable oil for easier removal of the gum.

Rub with vegetable oil

The use of vegetable oil is not just for cooking your favorite meal. This is also a helpful and effective element that helps remove gum from a table. Well, just soak the paper towel in the vegetable oil, and then rub the area vigorously. Since oil is greasy, the gum should release from the table. And the good thing is, any vegetable oil will work on this method.

Apply ice cubes

Whether you realize it or not, ice cubes are an effective thing that can remove gum. Ice cubes can freeze the gum into a more solid element. Just put a dozen ice cubes into a plastic bag and put it again the gummed surface. Wait for minutes until the gum is completely chill. And once the gum is chilled or frozen, it would be much easier for you to remove the gum through the use of a dull knife. But make sure to use the knife carefully for as not to leave any marks on the table.

Dab with peanut butter

Who would think that a peanut butter is an effective tool to remove gum? Yes, you heard it right! All you have to do is put a small amount of peanut butter on the gummed surface, and let it sit for 15 minutes until the gum can be easily removed by a knife. Wonder how? Since peanut butter has some oil in it, it will help dissolved the gum and release it from the table. If you don't have any peanut butter at home, then try to refer to number 2, or any oily substance such as mayonnaise, make-up remover wipes or even facial moisturizer. These products will help you remove the gum.

See? Removing of gum is not that hard as you think it is. Well, you just have to make sure that you think before removing the gum with your hands – it's a no-no. You need to follow some tricks for an effective and successful removal of the gum on your table. Moreover, as a parent, tell your kids not to put gum on the table anymore. At least with that, it would be lesser hassles in life at home.


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Top 6 Secrets Spot At Home to Hide Your Valuables From Thieves

Whether you realize it or not, we humans are good at hiding. Not just hiding secrets from our family and friends, but also with our valuables. Perhaps, you want to hide something because they might get mad or jealous over a simple thing; or from the potential thieves with some good sense of sight.  Whatever the reasons may be, it is undeniable that you want to hide something. That's it! However, even if you live in any condo in Manila, there are limited spots you know. And I'm sure it is not a good spot to hide something, right?

However, if you are desperate enough to hide your things yet you don't have any idea at all on what and where you should put those valuables, then let me help you by giving you these six secret spots at home you probably don't know you can safely put your valuables.

1. Wall art

Just like your bedroom mirror, you can also choose to hide your valuables behind your wall art. With a flat wall surface, who would notice that there are some things hidden behind it. Well, just make sure that your wall art is not suspicious enough for a person to be curious to look what's behind it. Moreover, the flatter it is, the more it is convincing it is.

2. Air vents

Air vents are not just used for bathroom or any other rooms for the circulation of air. If you are wise enough, you can install a faux air vent storage units in hallways or even in your bathroom. With that, burglars or any other sensitive eyes will notice it. They will assume that it is one of the real vents you install for the room. Of course, who would not teach that air vents are also a good place to keep your valuables at home.

3. Closet light

If you have a closet light at home, then this is also one of the places where it can be safe to hide your valuables. Any person will not notice the things hidden inside especially when the light is on. Well, if you are willing to pay an amount of money, then you can also purchase a closet lighting without any need for wiring. With this, it will not be that obvious to any other person that you are hiding something in there.

4. Books

Yes, books. Some books are made for storages. There are shops such as Etsy shops that sell secret safe books. This kind of storage is fancy enough that it gives us an illusion that it is a real book. Of course, its feature is almost the same as the real book. Its texture, design, size, shape is a book. But you also have to make sure that it is hidden in a place where it can't be reached by anybody in the house.

5. Pantry items and cleaning supplies

Household cleaning supplies and other cleaner products are one of the safe places where you can hide your valuables. Well, if you plan to put your things inside, then make sure that it is clean enough for you to use. Moreover, choose a cleaner that it is not that useful at home. With that, it is still safe whenever someone wants to use a particular cleaner.

6. Bedroom mirror

It is not just your ordinary mirror. If you choose to place your valuables in this storage, you better have a good idea on how you can properly put the things behind it. Perhaps, you can install a bigger mirror where no one will notice that it has a back portion for storage use. If not, then you might as well willing to pay a good price to purchase a secret storage mirror where even large things can easily fit inside.


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