If you regularly use a dishwasher in your kitchen and you run out of dishwasher liquid, tablets or powder, you've likely pondered if just normal detergent will work in the machine. Tempting though it may be, you'll be better off washing your dishes by hand. Here's why.

Different types of food require different types of storage. Some vegetables just want to breath and be free, while others will only stay crisp in that special refrigerator door. Here's a look at various types of foods and where you should store them in your kitchen.

Video: Cleaning the kitchen can feel like a Sisyphean battle against a greasy stovetop. No matter how often you clean, there's still more surfaces that need to be wiped down. But you can make effective cleaning solutions from common household items and skip the store-bought products.

Are you looking for a home office desk with plenty of storage space and a clean, attractive design? The next time you go shopping, steer clear of the tableware section and head to the kitchen aisle instead. IKEA Hackers shows how it's done...

If you were enamored with the chalkboard refrigerator project we featured last year you'll want to check out this cupboard refinishing project that turns every cupboard door into a chalkboard—perfect for taking notes or quirky labelling.

Cooking for Geeks, Jeff Potter's inspiring book of recipes, experiments, science and eye-opening kitchen advice, has a lot to teach us. In this section, Potter suggests smart ways to stash your tools, sort and label spices, and get uniform with dry goods.

Those that live in smaller apartments (or have small kitchens) could always use more shelf space. Thankfully, DIY web site Instructables has a guide to using magnets to make your own under-the-shelf spice rack—essentially giving one shelf the space of two.