Best Flatware & Utensil Storage
bamboo dish rack Light wood color Quality dish drainer. dish racks foldable for easy storage best dish rack. dish drainer rack is easy to wash-mild soap and water; doesnot stain. dish dryer Features 14 slots that can hold full size dinner plates. dish racks foldable for easy storage best dish rack.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"One piece was loose and fell off when I unpacked it, but it snapped into place and is ok."
"The pure convenience of just folding it up and throwing it under my sink without it taking up much room at all is genius."
"Our household is just my husband and I now so we don’t need to run the dishwasher so much."
"Really nice bamboo dish rack-although after reading reviews and viewing photos, I thought it would be a little bigger."
"Much more sturdy than the one we got at Cost Plus World Market, and nicer wood."
"It's not the best if you are looking for a dish rack with or that holds utensils, but I have a dish pad underneath where I lay the utensils too small for the rack."
"Made well and nice to look at but smaller than one I’m replacing ."
"I would advise using a light wood oil as I live in AZ and we’re so dry here we have to oil anything made from wood weekly - at a. minimum."
In fact, it is a grass that produces more oxygen than a hard wood forest of comparable size, it helps to reduce carbon dioxide gases blamed for global warming, and it helps to prevent soil erosion through its widespread root system and large canopy. Crafted from elegant bamboo, this drawer organizer keeps essentials from rolling around freely.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It arrived broken, but Amazon offered a full refund without returning the item, which made it worthwhile to repair it myself."
"I do have big drawers in my kitchen so the fact that it slides out on the sides helps to fill up the space and con't to organize and still look very nice."
"I love this drawer organizer."
"This is a great drawer organizer!"
"The 2 things I liked the most were the expandability and compartment sizes."
"Exactly as described and perfect for my need."
"The bamboo is looks great and is plenty sturdy...no issues of falling apart like others have wrote about...probably because I didn't keep playing around with it....I just took it out of it's packaging, wiped it down a couple of times and put it into my drawer."
"I was very pleased when this arrived and I was able to get all the things I keep in my silverware drawer into it."
Whether you’re storing cutlery in the kitchen, accessories in the bathroom or tools in the home office, the Artisware Organizer is as durable as it is functional, with easy-clean, water-resistant compartments, plus extra-deep sides with an additional 4.5” of expandable space. Two expandable compartments with enough space for all your cutlery, flatware and silverware.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Very nice quality.. exceeded my expectation and priced very affordably.. great value and highly recommend Arisware."
"This organizer looks great in our flatware drawer and makes everything easy to find."
"We just received it so can't speak to durability yet but appears to be as promised."
"Product is nice and sturdy."
"Super great buy!"
"Well made, well designed."
"I like that this product is adjustable, nice quality."
"Very poor construction."
Best Flatware Chests & Caddies
Bristol flatware chest holds up to 210 pieces, including 12 knives and 12 spreaders. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I think it's made in China so build quality is probably super ghastly but as long as you don't plan on moving it around a lot it should be fine."
"I also wish the bottom drawer was just a plain empty drawer without the built in guides to fit all of the odds and ends a little better."
"I had just purchased a new Reed and Barton 120 piece set of flatware and this fits almost all the pieces, except for some of the serving pieces."
"Very happy."
"I called the manufacturer, and they were great and said they could engrave it for a cost (I think it was $18 additional). It does a servicable job of keeping the silver from tarnishing, it looks nice, the drawer continues to work, it holds quite a bit."
"This is a high-quality product, much nicer and far better construction than the Wallace silverware chests."
"Got this to hold my mother's sterling silver set."
"This one special cherry chest will be left to my grand-daughter and know that this beautiful one that a lovely cherry tree gave up its wood for will be come a lovely heir loom."
Best Utensil Crocks
Offered by American mug pottery this crock is hand made in East Liverpool, Ohio. Helps organize your kitchen by storing utensils too large for drawers: spatulas, ladles, spoons, tongs, whisks and more.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Mine is a deep, rich, red which looks wonderful against my black granite and matches the other red highlights in my kitchen, like my Kitchen Aid Mixer."
"I have other utensil holders for most of my utensils - I'm using this one right on the stove, I use it for them utensils I am currently using to keep the stove top clean."
"This is a very nice addition to my kitchen."
"Just received my crock in the mail, craftsmanship is good."
"I bought this based on 2 things 1) It is made is the USA and 2) customer reviews."
"This is exactly what I was looking for - it is well-made and quite stylish."
"It's beautiful!"
"And the fact that it is MADE IN AMERICA made it that much better."
Best Utensil Racks
bamboo dish rack Light wood color Quality dish drainer. dish racks foldable for easy storage best dish rack. dish drainer rack is easy to wash-mild soap and water; doesnot stain. dish dryer Features 14 slots that can hold full size dinner plates. dish racks foldable for easy storage best dish rack.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"One piece was loose and fell off when I unpacked it, but it snapped into place and is ok."
"The pure convenience of just folding it up and throwing it under my sink without it taking up much room at all is genius."
"Put a drying mat on the counter and sat the dish rack on the mat."
"Our household is just my husband and I now so we don’t need to run the dishwasher so much."
"Really nice bamboo dish rack-although after reading reviews and viewing photos, I thought it would be a little bigger."
"Much more sturdy than the one we got at Cost Plus World Market, and nicer wood."
"Solid, solid, solid."
"Both gifts."
Best Dinnerware & Stemware Storage
Looking for a stylish, durable mug tree stand for your coffee mugs on the coffee table? Holds up to 15 coffee mugs, tea mugs, cups, or glass.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I recommend this mug tree to anyone who needs a stylish and sturdy coffee mug tree."
"So, some are probably going to criticize or make fun of me for this review, but this thing is EXACTLY what I was looking for, only for a totally different purpose than holding mugs and glasses. Before I tell you what I use it for, I think it's worth noting though, that I have a huge mug collection and tried them out on this stand as well and it works amazing well for that purpose (as it should since that's what it's for)! That being said, I live in a very cold, snowy climate (base of the mountains in Salt Lake City, UT) and we have a lot of gloves, mittens and beanies in our house. It's very well designed and can hold 15 mugs or cups (or gloves or beanies in my case) without taking up a ton of space!"
"I bought this to hide my mugs in my cabinet and free up more space."
"it holds lots of cups and its very steady."
"Buy this taller version rather than the shorter but wider one you see on Amazon if you have only a small area."
"Sturdy, and lots of space for mugs :)."
"A good looking rack with three levels of hooks."
"Bought for my mother and she loves it."
Best Food Storage
Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids food storage containers feature lids that snap to the container base and to other lids, which means the right lid is always at your fingertips. One lid fits multiple bases; Thick, durable container walls for everyday use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"They were ok, some were a little smaller than I expected..."
"Overall I give them four out of five stars for the following: Pros. - Price. - the lids snap together. - no leaks. - you can freeze, microwave, and wash them in the dishwasher. - made in the usa. Cons. - you can't microwave the lid without it warping somewhat. - when dropped I have had edges break off. - they stain rather easily and I have had some of the actual containers melt/plastic bubble. They store food relatively well and despite a few flaws (that you'd expect with any set of plastic storage- if you don't want staining/occasional melting problems I would suggest paying the 3x more for a glass set) I've only had to throw out maybe three of them."
"A few minutes in the microwave shouldnt be too much punishment for these things to bear, I wouldnt think (it looks dirty in the picture but its not and i've scraped at them so its obvious that its like, melted, into the plastic or something) Other than that, they're pretty good."
"----------. 60 piece set (30 containers, 30 lids): 6 x 0.5 cups (118 mL). 6 x 1.25 cups (296 mL). 5 x 2 cups (473 mL). 5 x 3 cups (710 mL). 3 x 5 cups (1.2 Liter). 2 x 7 cups (1.7 Liter). 2 x 9 cups (2.1 Liter). 1 x 14 cups (3.3 Liter). ----------. 50 piece set (25 containers, 25 lids): 6 x 0.5 cups (118 mL). 6 x 1.25 cups (296 mL). 3 x 2 cups (473 mL). 5 x 3 cups (710 mL). 3 x 5 cups (1.2 Liter). 2 x 7 cups (1.7 Liter). 1 x 9 cups (2.1 Liter). ----------. 48 piece set (24 containers, 24 lids): 6 x 0.5 cups (118 mL). 5 x 1.25 cups (296 mL). 3 x 2 cups (473 mL). 3 x 3 cups (710 mL). 3 x 5 cups (1.2 Liter). 2 x 7 cups (1.7 Liter). 1 x 14 cups (3.3 Liter). ----------. 42 piece set (21 containers, 21 lids). 4 x 0.5 cups (118 mL). 4 x 1.25 cups (296 mL). 5 x 2 cups (473 mL). 4 x 3 cups (710 mL). 2 x 5 cups (1.2 Liter). 2 x 7 cups (1.7 Liter). ----------. 40 piece set (20 containers, 20 lids - Walmart only?). 5 x 0.5 cups (118 mL). 5 x 1.25 cups (296 mL). 4 x 2 cups (473 mL). 2 x 3 cups (710 mL). 2 x 5 cups (1.2 Liter). 2 x 7 cups (1.7 Liter). ----------. 36 piece set (18 containers, 18 lids): 4 x 0.5 cups (118 mL). 5 x 1.25 cups (296 mL). 4 x 2 cups (473 mL). 2 x 3 cups (710 mL). 2 x 5 cups (1.2 Liter). 1 x 7 cups (1.7 Liter). ----------. 34 piece set (17 containers, 17 lids): 4 x 0.5 cups (118 mL). 5 x 1.25 cups (296 mL). 4 x 2 cups (473 mL). 1 x 3 cups (710 mL). 2 x 5 cups (1200 mL). 1 x 7 cups (1700 mL). ----------. 30 piece set (15 containers, 15 lids): 5 x 0.5 cups (118 mL). 3 x 1.25 cups (296 mL). 3 x 2 cups (473 mL). 1 x 3 cups (710 mL). 2 x 5 cups (1200 mL). 1 x 7 cups (1700 mL). ----------. 28 piece set (14 containers, 14 lids): 5 x 0.5 cups (118 mL). 3 x 1.25 cups (296 mL). 2 x 2 cups (473 mL). 1 x 3 cups (710 mL). 2 x 5 cups (1.2 Liter). 1 x 7 cups (1.7 Liter). ----------. 24 piece set (12 containers, 12 lids): 2 x 0.5 cups (118 mL). 2 x 1.25 cups (296 mL). 2 x 2 cups (473 mL). 2 x 3 cups (710 mL). 2 x 5 cups (1.2 Liter). 2 x 7 cups (1.7 Liter). ----------. 18 piece set (9 contains, 9 lids): 3 x 0.5 cups (118 mL). 2 x 1.25 cups (296 mL). 1 x 2 cups (473 mL). 2 x 3 cups (710 mL). 1 x 5 cups (1.2 Liter). ----------. One more note - I found that buying two of the 24 piece sets was several dollars cheaper than buying either the 50 or 48 piece sets, and would provide a nicer distribution that would fit my needs better."
"Sadly, half of the set was in our picnic basket when it was stolen a week ago, so I found myself in need of a new set. I tested several sized containers in the set and got the same results-- my countertop is full of Salvador Dali-esque melted rubbermaid containers like some bizarre art exhibit."
Best Kitchen Storage Accessories
The Chef's Edition SpiceStack organizes 30 full-size or 60 half-size spice bottles neatly in your kitchen cabinet. Store and organize 30 full-size or 60 half-size spice bottles (not included) in the cabinet; fits round and square bottles.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I printed return address labels (Avery #8167) to label all of mine exactly as I had them organized."
"My printer wasn't playing nice, and I ruined both sheets of stickers for the 2 racks I bought. The racks themselves are fantastic - I love them to death."
"As a spice hoarder, this spice organizer is a total dream."
"I have it in a shelf above the stove and I am able to see all of the spices when the racks are pulled out in their angled position without having to stand on a chair. If you stored all small spice bottles and they were all different there wouldn't quite be enough room to put all the labels on unless you cut them down to a smaller size."
"I really like that my spices are organized now and easily accessible."
"A turn table with the one flat edge fits well on top."
"Holds my numerous spices of different shapes and sizes."
"Fits perfectly in my cabinet space and holds the exact amount of spices I needed it to!"
Best Countertop & Wall Organization
Color: Stainless Steel. PERFECT TEAR TECHNOLOGY: The holder's patented 'Perfect Tear Technology' features an ingenious ratchet system that prevents rolls from unraveling.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"After some debating, we decided to buy a very thin piece of wood, glue it onto the cabinet with some kind of super strength epoxy, and then attach the paper towel holder to that. The wood was thin enough that it was not visible beneath the cabinet lip and thick enough that the screws did not stick through the cabinet. We buy the giant roll of bounty select-a-size paper towels and they fit on this with no problem."
"If you unscrew the main shaft you'll expose the ratcheting mechanism, which looks weaker for Chrome variant even to the naked eye, - without examination how it works.. Cheaper mechanism is inferior - it slips almost on every turn of the shaft, primarily because there's too much distance (axially) between the prongs and the chrome disc of the mounting bracket, so nothing forces the prongs to stay in line with the ratchet ring."
"Mine is an older model with a different knob on the end but I suspect with the same plastic ratchet mechanism inside that creates the tension to keep the paper towel roll from spinning freely when a sheet is torn off."
"However, we purchased this item to stop our cat from unravelling the roll onto the counter top (which she is theoretically not allowed on) and it wasn't up to that task as can be seen in the picture."
"We wanted something that was low-profile and kept the roll snug against our cabinet rather than hanging down quite a bit like other holders. After installing it, the holder was noticeably not level with the cabinet which didn't look that good."
"Funny how something as simple as a paper towel holder be so important, but when it doesn't work right, it's a constant source of frustration."
"I bought two others to place into apartments, that I work on but they are just sitting here. I just replaced it with the one with the bigger end and the new one works just fine..."
Best Lunch Boxes & Bags
Zojirushi SlickSteel Finish Stainless Steel Mug SM-KHE 36/48. Zojirushi's stainless steel vacuum insulation mug will keep your beverages hot or cold for 6 hours. These mugs have a stainless steel interior with SlickSteel finish. SM-KHE Travel Mug Features Beautiful Sleek design Stainless steel vacuum insulation keeps beverages hot or cold for hours Durable and sanitary 18/8 stainless steel interior with SlickSteel Finish SlickSteel Finish interior resists corrosion and repels stains Flip-Open lid with safetly lock prevents the lid from opening accidentally Tight fitted lid keeps beverages hotter or colder than travel mugs Compact design takes minimal space whilemaximizing capacity. Stainless steel vacuum insulation keeps beverages hot or cold for hours.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Temperature: I poured hot tea in it and was so busy I didnt drink it at school all day. Just for fun one time I tested it by pouring boiling water in it then 2 min later putting the cap on. I even accidentally left milk and coffee go a little stinky in here once and after a regular wash there was no smell at all. Also I like that when you tilt it to drink you dont get a Niagara Falls size gush of liquid onto your face. UPDATE February 2015 (posted as a comment but moved here for visibility): Original video poster here! Ive taken it on lots of plane trips, shoved it in various luggages/bins to travel, really abused it as far as a thermos goes. I don't take the whole thing apart every time- just give the parts a soapy soak/wash every few times then air dry and reassemble."
"Similarly, when I half fill the container with ice, I still have ice in that water 24 hours later. The lid cover gasket and stopper set, which together replace the 3 rubber parts in each mug, cost over $16! Usually when a product costs this much to begin with, the manufacturer makes parts available at a reasonable cost, or gratis."
"These mugs both claim to be good travel mugs, and keep the liquids hot/cold for extraneous amounts of time. -Easy to break apart and clean. -Doesn't emit heat on outside to burn hands. -Securely locks the lid. -Top easily screws on. CONS: -Small mouth. -Difficult to clean inside. -Lid springs open, but spring isn't strong enough to keep lid open. Will discuss later. Now lets talk about the Thermos Nissan 16-Ounce Stainless Steel Backpack Bottle, Smoke Color: PROS: -Large mouth for easy sipping. -Keeps liquids hot for good periods of time. -Larger mouth allows for easier pouring of liquids inside it. -Larger inside allows for easier cleaning. -Easy grip shape, but a little more difficult to fit in cup holders. CONS: -Lid does not lock securely enough. The Zojirushi mug does the same thing, however they rely on a weaker spring to keep the lid open, and then there's a notch at the end which will "lock" the lid open if it goes far enough. Both mugs do not emit heat on the outside of the mug, you'd never be able to tell if there was hot substances inside unless you opened it up which is good, it means they both attempt to keep the best amount of heat inside. Where the Zojirushi shines is that you can disconnect the lid from the top of the mug and clean everything, but the Nissan/Thermos does not...or at least I haven't been able to figure it out easily."
"This fake product feels cheap and I can see there is low quality."
Best Kitchen Wine Racks & Cabinets
Conveniently and elegantly store your favorite bottles of wine with Sorbus® Bordeaux Chateau Wine Rack! This creatively designed wine rack conveniently holds up to 23 bottles of your favorite wine. Arched, free-standing wine rack stores up to 23 bottles of your favorite wine.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Holds my red wine bottles nicely."
"Nice sturdy design."
"Nice small form factor fit perfectly in the space I placed it in."
"It's a lot sturdier than i thought it would be, i just wish it were a bit bigger to hold my collection."
"), and fits perfectly on a counter or on the floor."
"I bought this to replace a wine cooler which decided to bite the dust."
"This does not take away from the rack."
"It was shipped from Walmart, and I would never buy a wine rack from Walmart."
Best Home Cabinet Organizers
The spicy shelf kitchen cabinet organizer turns a mess of spices into an organized masterpiece it installs in a snap - no tools required. Its a major space saver and organizer for kitchens, garage storage, tool shed.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"A bottom row and top row of these with the shelf thickness of 1" was going to bring me just over 10" of height needed which would mean i would have had to raise the current shelf in my cabinet which I did not want to do."
"For the maximum width, you'll have two short and one wide extender on each side of the center piece. For maximum stability, I'd recommend that you have the set up be: end cap, short, short, wide, middle section, wide, short, short, end cap. This means that the short sections are supported by the cross sections. When you go to slide the now-extended center section into the cross pieces, you may discover that they don't slide easily in place. When I assembled the two layers, I put what was going to be the top layer on the counter with the top down; inserted four of the short supports; added the second layer; inserted the tall supports; and then added the cross piece supports."
"My cupboard was too wide, and not quite high enough, and I ended up using one shelf, and wasn't too thrilled."
"My spice cupboard was a mess."
"THESE are awesome; you just need to know how to use them .....it's kind of like an erector set, my cupboard was narrow (you know the one)next to your sinks, at first, I thought the set was way too wide to even fit in it, then I noticed OK actually my husband noticed it) you can remove an entire section from the rack itself (it takes a sturdy push)to release the pieces yet, they do come apart....Plus, you can use some of your existing cupboard pegs (the ones that hold your shelves up) if you want...I think the material is an awesome nice heavy duty plastic."
"Works great!"
"My cabinet wasn't tall enough to do full size spice bottles on the top and bottom of the shelf (I chose the side by side arrangement) so I used a bamboo stair style spice organizer that I already had and put it in the middle of the U shape to utilize the space in the middle."