You can find many useful cooking gadgets and doodads, but a handmade wood cutting board makes for a beautiful and purposeful kitchen accessory. More

Safe Kitchen Timer Black
• $15.00
• Kikkerland

Being the tech savvy reader you are, I bet you already use your smartphone or tablet as a timer in the kitchen. But you've got to admit this mechanical timer fashioned in the shape of a safe lock looks a lot more fun to use than its digital cousins. Available in black or red, with a magnet back so you can turn your fridge or oven range into a safe deposit for those brownies you've got baking.

When you're living in a smaller space, it may seem like things get cluttered, disarranged or dirty so much faster. Despite the fact that we could probably just organize or clean more often, wouldn't it be just a bit more fun with these little tools in our lives? More

Small dishwashers are defined as smaller than 24 inches wide. They can be built into cabinets, attached to the sink via hoses, or there are countertop models. If you have a small kitchen, here are some dishwashers to consider. More

Specialty: Home accessories
Price Range: ($) Budget - ($$) Mid-Range

Whether you are visiting New York City or live there, the DUMBO section of Brooklyn is a charming area where you could spend the day checking out the stores, having a meal or just checking out the view. The Stewart/Stand Design Store fits right into the area with its brand of chic, playful, and functional home accessories. More

Appliances. We love the help they provide but battle with deciding if they're worth the space they consume. We hope these compact appliances make the decision easier. Fortunately, there are some fun, attractive and small options, like a single serve blender, compact food processor, drop-shape humidifier, compact toaster oven, and even a blender/food processor duet! More

Have you ever been at a dinner party where the host kicked you out of the kitchen and then argued amongst the guests about which dish loading system was the best? I have...

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Over the last decade we've seen the trend of slick stainless steel appliances take over American kitchens. While that might make for a modern streamlined look, we're finding the warm feel of these vintage inspired refrigerators a refreshing change. More

Use this tip and you'll save space, money and time. This tip is great for small spaces, but even if your kitchen is large enough to make Martha Stewart envious, owning fewer appliances means less to buy, less to clean, and less hassle to organize and store away. An added bonus? All of this translates into a convenient way of being a bit more eco-friendly… More

Most anyone who has come up with an idea for a new project but is having trouble self motivating will appreciate the "Done Manifesto," 13 rules to live by when working on an independent project. Entrepreneur Bre Pettis, known for his DIY video podcasts "I MAKE" and writer Kio Stark gave themselves a set deadline of 20 minutes to create the following 13 maxims:
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