I’ve noticed that some people who write about “hacks” seem to think the ideas they’re sharing are new. Well, these kitchen hacks aren’t new; I found several of them in my own little house (circa 1960) after I moved in, and we bought it from an 85-year-old woman. But if you’re new to the world of organizing a kitchen, you might find them helpful, especially if your kitchen is not exactly spacious.

Of course not all hacks are helpful or even safe. This idea, in particular, seems dangerous, especially if you have large pets or wild toddlers running around your home. The possibility of a small loved one covered in hot food after running into said hack is just too scary. If your laundry room is nearby, try parking extra dishes of hot food on your washer and dryer instead.