Kitchen & Dining

I love cooking raw potatoes. I especially like how they can make soups, salads or roasts extra filling. But the uses of potatoes go beyond mashes, croquettes and French fries.

No one can say no to pizza, especially if it’s freshly baked from a wood-fired oven. While you can easily have a box delivered at home, you can also cook one from scratch with a DIY outdoor brick pizza oven. Yes, it will require money, time and backyard space. The construction process can be laborious …

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Is your once smooth laminate countertop showing signs of wear and tear? Those burn marks and scratches are unsightly for sure. But don’t worry. It doesn’t take much to repair laminate benchtops. All you need is to match the problem with the right materials and technique. Here’s how you can patch up yours at home …

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There’s more to your EVOO than delicious stir-fries or sautés. This heart-friendly staple is also your quick-fix to many home problems like dull steel cookware or weathered wood cabinets. With so many benefits of olive oil, you’ll never look at its fancy bottle the same way again!

Our microwave oven is our go-to appliance when we want to warm up or defrost something fast. This heating method, however, often results in splatters, hard-to-scrub food stains and odours. Good thing it doesn’t take much to clean your microwave. These cleaning techniques should help you handle every nook and cranny.

Store-bought cleaners often contain harsh chemicals that can potentially harm us, our pets and the environment. Chemical cleaners may even ruin our prized floors, kitchen counter or furniture. And so, it’s not surprising when most of us would turn to DIY cleaning agents like baking soda and vinegar. They’re readily available, non-toxic and consumable. So, …

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Aside from benchtops, wall cabinets are the kitchen’s crowning glory. Having a lot of storage space can easily impress a guest or potential home buyer who walks into this space. To take things up a notch, why not give your pantry cupboards a polished trim on top? Crown moulding installation requires a bit of skill, though. But the right tools and steps make …

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Tile flooring for kitchens is a common choice among homeowners. It’s low maintenance plus durable, perfect for areas with high foot traffic. But over time, your once great-looking tile floors will look hazy and grimy. With the proper techniques and tools (plus elbow grease), it’s easy to put it back to its pristine condition!

Building an eco-friendly kitchen at home is not all about waste recycling. It also involves the use of small appliances, energy-efficient food preparation, green cleaners and more. With simple lifestyle changes, we can go green in the kitchen to reduce carbon footprint and environmental impact. Here are a few ideas to help you get started.

Upgrading an outdated pantry cupboard doesn’t always mean taking it down and installing a new one. Sometimes, all it needs is a little creativity and resourcefulness. So, try doing one or two of these upgrades, and get the stylish kitchen cabinetry you can proudly show off!