Alright, let’s talk about them kitchen shelves with baskets, you know, the ones you put your stuff on. I seen some folks with fancy ones, all shiny and new, and some with old beat-up ones that still do the job. Don’t matter much, long as they hold your things, right?
First off, you gotta think about what you wanna put on them shelves. Got lots of pots and pans? Then you need somethin’ strong, somethin’ that won’t buckle under the weight. Them metal ones, they’re pretty good for that. I seen some that got wheels too, you can push ’em around easy. Handy if you like to move things around a lot. And if you’re storing canned goods, you definitely don’t want shelves that sag, that canned corn will come tumbling down faster than a hen off a roost.
Now, about them baskets. Some folks like the wire ones, see right through ’em, easy to find what you need. Others like the wicker kind, prettier, makes the kitchen look a bit fancier. But mind you, wicker ain’t as easy to clean if something spills. I once had a jar of pickled beets spill, took me forever to get that stain out, and let me tell you, the ants sure did enjoy it. You can put all sorts of things in them baskets, onions, potatoes, that kinda stuff. Keeps ’em from rollin’ all over the place.
- Wire baskets: Easy to see what’s inside, good for air flow.
- Wicker baskets: Look nice, but harder to clean.
- Plastic Bins: Cheap and easy to clean, good for snacks and smaller items.
If you got a small kitchen, you gotta be smart about how you use your space. Them shelves under the cabinets, them’s a godsend. You can hang baskets underneath, put your spices, your cups, whatever you use a lot. Keeps ’em handy, don’t gotta go rummagin’ around in the back of the cupboard. And let’s be honest, at my age, bending down too much just ain’t in the cards anymore. I’d rather have everything right where I can reach it.
And don’t forget about the pantry, if you’re lucky enough to have one. Shelves in there are a must. Floor to ceiling, if you can. Put the heavy stuff on the bottom, the light stuff on top. Common sense, really. And make sure you label them baskets, keeps things organized and reminds you of what you have so you don’t go buying a year’s worth of flour when you already have three bags sitting there.
I seen some folks with shelves that are adjustable, you can move ’em up and down. That’s a good idea, ’cause sometimes you got big things, sometimes you got small things. Gotta make the space fit what you got. And them shelves with the wheels, like I said before, they’re real handy if you need to clean behind ’em or if you just like to rearrange things.
Now, where to get these shelves? Well, you can go to them big stores, they got all kinds. Or you can go to them secondhand shops, sometimes you can find a real bargain. Or, if you’re handy, you can build your own. My husband, bless his heart, he built me some shelves once. Weren’t pretty, but they were strong, held everything I needed. He’s gone now, but those shelves are still standing. Sometimes I look at them and remember him puttering around with his hammer and nails. Good shelves, good memories.
So, there you have it, my thoughts on kitchen shelves with baskets. Nothin’ fancy, just plain talk. Get yourself some good shelves, keep your kitchen organized, and make your life a little bit easier. And remember, it don’t matter how much money you spend or how fancy your shelves are, as long as they work for you.
One last thing, don’t go putting too much heavy stuff on the top shelves, you don’t want it all crashing down on your head. Safety first! And make sure them shelves are level, you don’t want your jars of pickles sliding off and breaking all over the floor, especially if it’s them expensive pickled asparagus spears.
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