Whirlpool to lay off 730 in Fort Smith in October

Whirlpool Corp. of Benton Harbor, Mich., will lay off 730 workers at its Fort Smith plant in October as a plant in Mexico becomes operational.

Whirlpool employs 68,000 people and has nearly 50 manufacturing facilities and technology centers worldwide. Last year the company had $13.2 billion in sales and earnings of $406 million. Whirlpool currently is working on a $1.7 billion merger with Maytag Corp. that also was announced in August.The production of refrigerator/freezers will now move to a new plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. The Mexico plant will employ 1,000, Whirlpool said.It is the second time this year Whirlpool has announced voluntary layoffs. In August, the manufacturer said it would cut 400 jobs as it eliminated the second line of the Fort Smith plant's third shift.The company employs more than 4,000 at the plant, which makes icemaker components, side-by-side refrigerator/freezer models, counter-depth refrigerators and trash compactors.Whirlpool said it expects that the "vast majority" of the layoffs will be voluntary and part of "the normal attrition rate at the Fort Smith facility." Jodie Lau, Whirlpool's spokeswoman in Benton Harbor, said those employee recalls could occur if the company sees demand rise for the other products the company makes in Fort Smith.

Whirlpool employs 68,000 people and has nearly 50 manufacturing facilities and technology centers worldwide. Last year the company had $13.2 billion in sales and earnings of $406 million. Whirlpool currently is working on a $1.7 billion merger with Maytag Corp. that also was announced in August.

Author: Lance Turner

Bosch Gets Super Cool, Yet Heats Up and Continues Caring for the Environment at K/BIS 2006; Premium Appliance Brand Showcases First-Ever Refrigeration Line and New Ranges; Solidifies Position as Environmental Leader

CHICAGO -- Premium appliance manufacturer Bosch showcases its first-ever refrigeration line at the 2006 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (K/BIS), making a complete Bosch kitchen an attainable reality for consumers. The new ENERGY STAR(R) compliant Bosch Evolution(TM) Refrigerators use advanced sensors for optimal temperature control to keep foods as fresh as possible, and are counter-depth, providing a sleek built-in look without the expense.

About BoschCabinet-induced claustrophobia - "It never fails to surprise me when I walk into an open kitchen, and a client has put upper cabinets over the top of an open counter," said Decora cabinets designer, Tracy Foslein of Home Valu Interiors in Bloomington, Minn. "People are spending thousands of dollars to knock down the walls between their kitchens and dining areas, and they've just hemmed themselves in."This problem usually can be fixed by choosing appliance options like double oven ranges, dishwashers that are incorporated into the sink, counter-depth refrigerators and even under-the-counter refrigerators. A kitchen's cabinet space can be planned down to the square inch.� Single or multiple installers?Like so many things in life, there may not be a right way or wrong way to implement your complete fitted kitchen. Know your strengths and be conscious of your limits. Let the costly mistakes be minimized, hire professionals to help you execute on your dream space, rather than find yourself �fit to be tied!'Getting a new kitchen may seem like heaven, but if you commit some common kitchen-planning sins, you may spend your remodeling project in you-know-where.In a continuing demonstration of the brand's commitment to the environment, Bosch will feature a video outlining its recent green efforts and relationships. These include the sponsorship of the National Building Museum's major exhibition, "The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design," and placement in the first LivingHomes(TM) project home, a breakthrough concept in prefabricated sustainable housing. Throughout the show, Bosch will also celebrate Robert Bosch Corporation's 100 years in the U.S. by serving a centennial cake in the booth every hour."I see clients come in all the time who just hate their cabinets and have a poor kitchen layout, yet they think they can fix all that by getting a new granite countertop," Foslein said. "Or even worse, they've already ripped out the cabinets and only want to spend half what it would take to do the job properly.Kitchen Clean-upThe least favorite part of any great meal is the clean-up. And the final part of implementing your fitted kitchen blueprint is a thorough review of your design, budget, building code adherence, and construction schedule. Other questions which come to mind might include:� Order and delivery times?� Taps & Outlets � It's so much easier to plan this right the first time, rather than to refit a mistake. Like planning the placement of your appliances, account for the measurements and spacing of water taps, waste disposal, electrical sockets, ventilation, fuse boxes, and gas inlet valves, just to name a few.� Galley: A galley kitchen layout means two parallel counter surfaces usually running the length of the kitchen.

Bosch home appliances is part of BSH Home Appliances Corporation, a fully owned subsidiary of Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate, GmbH, the third largest home appliance manufacturer in the world. Inspired by the lifestyle of today's discerning consumers, all Bosch products combine superior performance and excellent quality with unrivaled ease-of-use. Opened in 1997, the company's appliance park in New Bern, North Carolina is comprised of state-of-the-art factories for washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges, ovens and cooktops. The leader in environmentally friendly home appliances, Bosch manufactures products that regularly receive industry and consumer awards and its dishwashers are consistently top-ranked by leading consumer magazines. For more information, please visit www.boschappliances.com or call 800-921-9622 to request a catalog. Evolution, Evolution Pro, Integra, Nexxt, Benvenuto, SUPERCOOL, SUPERFREEZE, CLEARTOUCH, Genuine European Convection, POWERSIM, Touch & Turn, EXXACTEMP, OPTISIM, KIDSCARE, XXTRASANITARY, AQUAGUARD, POWERBOIL and PRECISIONSIM are all trademarks of BSH Home Appliances Corp.

Avoid remodeling pitfalls

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Like our human body, we can't change the shape without major reconstruction, so if knocking and rebuilding walls is not in the cards for your new kitchen, expect to work with the existing shape. The most common spaces are classified as L-Shape, Galley, U-Shape, and G-Shape.� Coordination of product delivery and installation scheduling?Known worldwide for setting industry standards in quality, quietness and energy/water efficiency, Bosch gives consumers more style and performance options with its expanded lineup of the Nexxt(R) Laundry collection. Divided into five class categories, the front-loading Nexxt line still offers consumers the best in efficiency, quietness and capacity. With the lowest sound rating at each price segment and the largest capacity at several price points, the Nexxt laundry line also offers new features such as the KIDSCARE(TM) and XXTRASANITARY(TM) programs to remove tough stains and eliminate 99.99% of the most common household bacteria, and the AQUAGUARD(TM) program to water-proof outerwear. In addition, Nexxt Washers are not just ENERGY STAR(R) compliant, they already meet and exceed 2007 ENERGY STAR(R) standards. In fact, the Bosch Nexxt 100 series is the most energy-efficient full-size washer in the industry.Kitchen designers may be trained to help customers avoid mistakes, but they all have war stories of being brought into projects only after big problems arise. What are the kitchen- planning gaffes they see most often?Door-smack syndrome - Have you ever been in a kitchen where you've been working at the counter, only to get banged by someone trying to get into the pantry or coming in from an outside door? Consternations such as planning a dishwasher beside a corner sink, or placing the range right in a narrow walk throughway, can be corrected by allowing at least 3 feet of elbow room on either side of each primary work area, and putting key appliances in protected areas."Having that much of an exact wood shade can be very tiring on the eyes," Luck said. "Instead, plan your kitchen cabinets to be two to three shades lighter or darker than the wood tone you're trying to match. It will coordinate, without being too 'matchy- matchy.'\u2009"Code breaking - A surprising number of people plan kitchens with building code violations that can be costly to fix. Common mistakes include poor or nonexistent venting above the cooktop, building cabinets less than 12 inches from the cooktop, using non-tempered glass in cabinets that require them and putting too many appliances on one circuit.A better plan is to choose lower cabinets that offer the most storage options, Foslein said.Kitchen SpiceKitchen Blueprint� Windows � If you are lucky to have one or many, do they open in or out, slide up or down? Make sure the window is not obstructed by a faucet or competes with the height of an appliance.Having the gift of creative foresight means the ability to visualize the final product before it is completed. It's like a chef knowing the spices needed for that special recipe. Creative foresight means selecting countertops, wood finishes, cabinets, flooring, and even door handles in the right colors and textures to pull off that picture-perfect new kitchen. For a lot of people, this could spell disaster. Fortunately it's easy to seek professional help to ensure your new kitchen fits your lifestyle, space, and budgetary guidelines.Bosch also shines the spotlight on its newest collection of professional ranges brimming with advancements. As with its award-winning dishwasher line, the new product structure divides the ranges into two design lines -- the Evolution(TM) Series, consisting of freestanding ranges, and the Integra(TM) Series, consisting of slide-in ranges with a flush-to-counter appearance. Both offer the European styling, high performance and ease-of-use for which Bosch ranges are known. Among the new models are the Integra and Evolution Pro(TM) Range with a full stainless steel exterior for a powerful presence in any kitchen. In addition, the 30" Dual Fuel Convection Range was rated #1 among similar models by a leading consumer publication.Ceramic Electric CooktopsIn addition to the shape or layout, it's really important to understand the special relationship between the three classic kitchen workflows. Sometimes referred to as the kitchen triangle, the three points of the workflow or action are 1) sink, 2) stove/oven, and 3) refrigerator. A well designed kitchen will permit the cook to move unimpeded between these three points within a short distance.

"When you're planning your kitchen, remember, it pays to get a good, well-made cabinet."

Planning Your Kitchen � Getting the Right Fit

Like tailoring for a �fitted jacket' a fitted kitchen is planned, built, and/or fixed to properly fill or cover a specific space and shape. In this case, the space is the heart of your home, the kitchen. To achieve a pleasing, functional, and affordable design it is important to find the appropriate measure of planning, creative foresight, and implementation techniques to ensure success with your project. Whether the target for your fitted kitchen is London, Los Angeles or Lisbon, let's consider these aspects:

Investment dysfunction - Is your kitchen really ugly, or just not working for you, yet you refuse to admit it?� U-Shape: Again, as the name suggest, this layout is in the shape of a U and typically combines the L-Shape and Galley. The U Shape has cupboards and workspace on three adjoining sides.� Single or multiple kitchen suppliers?Bosch's new touch control ceramic electric cooktops take the brand's previous lineup of cooktops a step beyond in performance, flexibility and affordability. Divided into three classes, the cooktops offer many industry exclusives such as POWERBOIL(TM), which uses 100% of wattage for faster boil-up, and PRECISIONSIM(TM), offering a wider range of simmering options. The 5 and 6 Series models feature a turn-off timer to reduce overflow, while the 4 Series features a countdown timer. With all of these great features and a 36" touch control electric cooktop priced under $1000, the Bosch cooktops are certain to be a consumer favorite. The cooktops are also available with mechanical controls for customers who prefer the more intuitive turn of a classic knob design. The line will be available beginning in August 2006.Other new Bosch products featured include an expanded lineup for its award-winning Nexxt(R) laundry system, new ceramic electric cooktops, the Benvenuto(TM) Built-In Fully Automatic Coffee Maker, top-rated Evolution and Integra dishwashers, powerful wall ovens and ventilation. Providing a cozy and inviting atmosphere, fresh-baked cookies straight from Bosch's ovens will be served by the "Bosch Homemaker" every hour in the booth. Also in celebration of the brand's heritage, German beer and cheese will be available to booth visitors the first two days of the show, between 4 and 5 p.m.� Contingent plans for delays?"When you're planning your kitchen, remember, it pays to get a good, well-made cabinet.""Columns and corbels should only be used at the end of a run of cabinets, or to offset a major design piece, like an island or a farmhouse sink," he said."Bosch's position as the fastest growing premium brand is reflected in our showing at K/BIS. We are pleased to complete the Bosch kitchen with the introduction of the Evolution Refrigerator, while firmly establishing our strength in the cooking category with the Evolution and Integra Ranges," said Franz J. Bosshard, president and CEO.Wood-matching disorder - Few things make customers crazier than trying to pick a wood for cabinets, especially when they are trying to make an exact match with the furniture or the flooring.For the first time ever, Bosch offers a refrigeration line -- the Evolution -- allowing consumers to have a complete Bosch kitchen. The counter-depth Evolution Refrigerators have colored sides and hidden hinges, providing a built-in look without the expense. Advanced sensors constantly monitor the climate to provide consistent cooling and control of the defrost cycle, and external temperature controls allow users to adjust the temperature without opening the door, preventing the loss of cool air. The refrigerators offer additional special features such as the SUPERCOOL(TM) and SUPERFREEZE(TM) functions, which cool the interior of the refrigerator or freezer to compensate for warmed up groceries. The Evolution Refrigerator will be available in stainless steel, black, white and the new stainless look beginning in July 2006."I was in a kitchen recently that literally had fluted columns between every cabinet," said Decora kitchen designer Neal Luck, owner of NHL Kitchen Designs in Long Beach, Calif. "Not only was it gaudy to look at, but they wasted a staggering amount of space.� G-Shape: With space usually at a premium, a G Shape layout has work surfaces on two walls and a third coming off at an angle.Bosch boldly expands its foray into cooking with its Evolution and Integra Series Ranges. The Evolution line builds on the superior versatility, value and ease-of-use established with the brand's first line of freestanding ranges, while the Integra Series, with its built-in appearance, provides consumers another brilliant option. Both lines offer numerous exclusive features that made the first line of ranges so desirable such as the CLEARTOUCH(TM) glass control panels, Genuine European Convection(TM), POWERSIM(TM) burner system and Touch and Turn(TM) oven controls, and the Integra models have the largest oven capacity in their class (4.6 cu. ft.). New exclusives that take the performance a step further include EXXACTEMP(TM) Oven, a temperature system that monitors the top and bottom elements for superior performance, OPTISIM(TM) burner, and an upgraded 16,000 BTU POWERSIM(TM) burner. The full line of Bosch Evolution Ranges will begin rolling out to the market in the Summer of 2006.Embellishment mania - Corbels, columns and decorative molding make a kitchen distinctive, unless you've overdone it.Evolution(TM) and Integra(TM) RangesNexxt(TM) Laundry� Removal of construction debris, old appliances, etc.?Shape and layout needs to be accompanied with precision dimensions. Knowing the size of appliances is only a small portion of completing your kitchen's blueprint. Measuring a room incorrectly is the most common cause for fitting problems. Quality fitted kitchens will utilize every inch within the kitchen and like a good recipe, plans for the right ingredients.The first critical step to building your kitchen design plan is having precise dimensions and understanding the layout of the space you are ultimately looking to build or to fit.Bosch home appliances is part of BSH Home Appliances Corporation, a fully owned subsidiary of Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate, GmbH, the third largest home appliance manufacturer in the world. Inspired by the lifestyle of today's discerning consumers, all Bosch products combine superior performance and excellent quality with unrivaled ease-of-use. Opened in 1997, the company's appliance park in New Bern, North Carolina is comprised of state-of-the-art factories for washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges, ovens and cooktops. The leader in environmentally friendly home appliances, Bosch manufactures products that regularly receive industry and consumer awards and its dishwashers are consistently top-ranked by leading consumer magazines. For more information, please visit www.boschappliances.com or call 800-921-9622 to request a catalog. Evolution, Evolution Pro, Integra, Nexxt, Benvenuto, SUPERCOOL, SUPERFREEZE, CLEARTOUCH, Genuine European Convection, POWERSIM, Touch & Turn, EXXACTEMP, OPTISIM, KIDSCARE, XXTRASANITARY, AQUAGUARD, POWERBOIL and PRECISIONSIM are all trademarks of BSH Home Appliances Corp.� Product sourcing?� L-Shape: As the name suggests, your kitchen layout is in the shape of an L with cupboards and worktops on two sides and a corner. Use of a carousel in the corner is important to minimize loss of functional space.Appliance fever - This occurs when clients insist on having a 72- inch Viking range in an 8- by 10-foot kitchen. They may have six burners, but nowhere to store a pan.

Like so many things in life, there may not be a right way or wrong way to implement your complete fitted kitchen. Know your strengths and be conscious of your limits. Let the costly mistakes be minimized, hire professionals to help you execute on your dream space, rather than find yourself �fit to be tied!'

Author: Kathryn Dawson

INNOVATIONS

Oasis Leisure Room Series 2600

The RFG238 and RFG237 are Samsung’s new counter-depth French Door Refrigerators, which are designed to create an integrated look in any kitchen. Both counter-depth refrigerators fit flush with cabinets to create more workable space in the kitchen while still providing a large 23 cu. ft. of interior room, which is 2 cu. ft. more than typical counter depth models.The RF217 will be available in May for $1,399 in platinum and $1,199 in white. The RF197 will also be available in May for $1,299 in platinum and $1,099 in white.The 28.5 cu. ft. RFG298 also boasts the largest storage capacity in a French Door Refrigerator with a standard footprint, offering an extra 3 cu. ft. of space over standard French Doors. This extra large interior is achieved through an advanced process that reduces the size of the interior insulation while creating more useable room. The RF268 also offers a spacious interior at 26 cu. ft., allowing consumers more storage room over standard French Doors, meaning less trips to the grocery store.Kitchen pantries are great places to store a lot of canned goods and other food items. But it can often be a chore to dig through what�s in there in order to find what you need. So why not keep your most commonly needed items closer to hand? The Slim Slide Out Pantry fits between the refrigerator and the kitchen counter. Casters give it an effortless glide so you can pull it out and quickly see and grab the exact item that you need.Keep spices convenient to the food preparation area by storing them in the Spice Stack. The three tiers of this organizer hold up to twenty-seven full size spice bottles, or up to fifty-four half-size bottles. A drawer pulls out of each tier and flips down on hinges so you can see what you have. The drawers are color-coded so you can organize your spices even better, and the whole unit fits inside a standard sized kitchen cabinet.Samsung’s RF217 and RF197 are designed to fit in more compact kitchens. At just 33 inches wide, both refrigerators are still packed with features, including an automatic filtered ice maker in the freezer, door alarm and gallon door bins. The RF217 offers 19.8 cu. ft. of storage capacity, while the RF197 has 18 cu. ft.About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.“Samsung is dedicated to creating solutions that enable efficiency in the home, and we’ve designed our new refrigerators to directly address this need of our consumers,” said James Politeski, vice president of Home Appliance sales and marketing at Samsung Electronics America. “Our new refrigerators are extremely energy efficient, feature best-in-class design and include advanced technology such as our Twin Cooling system and the industry-first dual ice maker, which makes entertaining at home an easy feat.”The RFG238 French Door also adds in Samsung’s innovative dual ice maker, providing an added convenience for entertaining at home. The RFG237 French Door features an external filtered water and ice dispenser. The RFG237 also features internal LED lighting, which is brighter and more energy-efficient than traditional lighting.The Samsung RFG298 and RF268 French Door Refrigerators feature the industry’s first dual ice maker. An external filtered water and ice dispenser is located in the refrigerator and an additional ice maker is in the freezer. The dual, independently operated, ice makers do not take away from the interior capacity of the refrigerators and can be turned on and off. They offer the problem-solving benefit of increasing the ice making ability of the refrigerator when consumers need it, which is ideal for families and home entertaining.

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Samsung Extends Refrigerator Line to Include Industry-First Dual Ice Maker

New Line Makes It Easy to Entertain at Home and Delivers Time and Energy Savings

These days, it�s easy, inexpensive and fun to get the kitchen organized. And an organized kitchen means an organized cook. With the right accessories, you�ll never feel like a harried cook again�no matter how little time you have to prepare that next meal.Cool Vent Rigid Insulation PanelOasis Leisure Room Series 2600 sunrooms by Joyce Mfg. feature heavier, more durable windows using 7/8-in. insulated tempered Cardinal LoE3 glass, designed to provide true year-round sunroom comfort.KitchenAid has introduced a new 72-in. counter-depth French Door refrigerator that offers extra space on the inside and a sleek, built-in look on the outside. Its narrow door swing also allows for design flexibility in kitchen designs where a full door swing would be too tight.Samsung Electronics America’s press releases, video content and product images are available at www.samsung.com/newsroom.Circle 64RFG298 and RF268 French Door Refrigerators with Dual Ice MakerRFG238 and RFG237 Counter-Depth French Door RefrigeratorsWho hasn�t wished occasionally that she could whirl refrigerated items out of the way to see what�s behind them? Place the Fridge Lazy Susan in your refrigerator and you�ll find yourself accessing commonly used items faster than ever before. You�ll no longer have to dig for that bottle of ketchup or jar of pickles. And not having to dig around means you�ll be more efficient when it comes time to set out condiments for lunch. And this special organizer will stay in place because of the suction cups on its legs.Circle 67Heating SystemThe RFG298 will be available in May in stainless ($2,999), platinum ($2,899), black ($2,699) and white ($2,699). The RF268 will be available in June in stainless ($2,499), platinum ($2,399), black ($2,199) and white ($2,199).In addition, Samsung has been named by J.D. Power in the 2008 Home Appliance Study as the brand ranked highest in customer satisfaction for Side-by-Side/French Door Refrigerators. Samsung excelled in the areas of performance, ease of use, styling/feel, and operational features. This marked the fourth year in a row that Samsung has received the prestigious customer satisfaction award from J.D. Power for refrigerators.True to Samsung’s commitment to increasing energy efficiency in the home, the entire line of French Door Refrigerators complies with Energy Star® standards.The RFG237 will be available in May in stainless for $2,899. The RFG238 will be available in stainless for $2,999 in Fall 2009.All of Samsung’s new refrigerators feature the company’s Twin Cooling System™, a technology that independently cools the refrigerator and the freezer to maintain the proper humidity levels in each compartment and prevent odor transfers between storage areas. In addition, they are equipped with Samsung’s EZ-Open Handle™, which allows the freezer to glide open effortlessly.RF217 and RF197 Bottom-Mount RefrigeratorsRIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- Samsung Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics and home appliances, today announced new additions to its growing refrigerator line, including the industry’s first dual ice maker refrigerator that allows consumers to enjoy more than one and a half times the ice production of their current models. Additional new offerings for Spring 2009 include new counter-depth models.

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., markets a broad range of award-winning, digital consumer electronics and home appliance products, including HDTVs, home theater systems, MP3 players, digital imaging products, refrigerators and washing machines. A recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology, Samsung is the HDTV market leader in the U.S. Please visit www.samsung.com for more information.

Kitchen Organizers That Make Mealtime a Cinch

Preparing meals is often a hurried task, with time pressing in before and after. When it�s difficult to find spices or other food items, containers or utensils, meal prep times can become frustrating events. But there are plenty of kitchen organizers available to make mealtime a cinch instead of a trial.

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., markets a broad range of award-winning, digital consumer electronics and home appliance products, including HDTVs, home theater systems, MP3 players, digital imaging products, refrigerators and washing machines. A recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology, Samsung is the HDTV market leader in the U.S. Please visit www.samsung.com for more information.Circle 66The Climate Energy/Honda FreeWatt heating system offers a completely new system for home heating while reducing harmful emissions. The excess power generated by the heating system can be sold back to the power grid and even reduce a homeowner's electric bill. The system uses micro combined heat and power cogeneration technology with natural gas to provide residential heat more efficiently, with the added benefit of producing electric power.Organizers aren�t limited to cabinets or the pantry. The refrigerator can use a little help too, in order to help you quickly find what you need when it�s time to prepare dinner. The Fridge Roll Out Caddy keeps foods readily accessible. Each wheeled bin rolls smoothly on your refrigerator�s glass shelves, allowing you to pull a refrigerator�s depth worth of items out for a quick look. Made of rugged plastic, these caddies are also dishwasher safe.Hunter Panels offers Cool-Vent, a rigid roof insulation panel composed of polyisocyanurate foam core manufactured as a ventilated nail base roof insulation panel. This steep slope insulation board is manufactured to provide sustainable thermal insulating characteristics, while also permitting air circulation within the roof assembly.When it�s time to prepare a meal, you need to get to your cooking and baking ware faster, too. The Free Standing Bakeware Holder sits inside any cabinet and allows you to organize bakeware, serving trays or platters. Made of rust resistant coated steel, this holder is durable as well as handy.You can fit more canned goods in a cabinet when you use the Three Tier Can Rack Shelf. These racks feature three angled shelves that allow cans to roll down�the next can is always in the front. The vinyl-coated wire racks hold up to sixty cans, so you�ll quickly see how much room you can save with these space-savers. You�ll also be thrilled at how quickly you can access what you need because you can see it and reach it easily.72-in. French Door RefrigeratorCircle 65Another organizer that allows you to see and access food stuffs quickly at meal prep time is the Adjustable Door Rack. Hanging on the inside of the pantry door, this 67 inch high frame features seven wire baskets, each 5 1/2 inches deep. They can hold canned goods, cereal boxes or other food items�whatever you need to get to quickly. And that means that meal prep time will go faster.

These days, it�s easy, inexpensive and fun to get the kitchen organized. And an organized kitchen means an organized cook. With the right accessories, you�ll never feel like a harried cook again�no matter how little time you have to prepare that next meal.

Author: Josh Lanier