How to Unclog a Drain Naturally

A few weeks ago I had a terrible problem with the plumbing in my kitchen. I noticed that my sink wasn't draining as fast as it should. Then, I was hit with the shock of having water pour out onto my floor and underneath my cabinets when I attempted to run my dishwasher.

I knew that something was amiss. I had my husband inspect the pipes. He concluded that the stoppage was down farther. Maybe even under the house which is a fear of mine because I don't want to pay a professional to come out and fix the blockage. I'm a more do it yourself kind of girl.

I talked to my father-in-law and he gave me this super simple and inexpensive solution to fixing my blockage problem in just a few minutes.

What You'll Need:

1 cup Vinegar
1 cup baking soda
Lots of boiling water
1 stopped up sink

Directions:

1. Make sure that your sink and water lines have no excess water by placing a bucket underneath the pipes and taking the pipes apart.
2. If you have water in the pipes that is after the pipes you will need to wait a few hours or so and let all of the water drain (slowly).
3. Put the baking soda down the drain first.
4. Then, pour the vinegar down.
5. Now, pour all of your boiling water down the sink.
6. You may have to do this a few times, but in my experience it works like a charm!

If you have any questions or personal stories about naturally unstopping your sinks feel free to leave them in the comments section below!

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Organize It: Organize and Declutter Your Kitchen Series Wrap Up

Over the past couple of weeks I have shared multiple posts on how to organize and declutter your kitchen. Here is the complete series with links to each one.

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1. Food Inventory Apps That Can Save You Money: This post was the first of the series and focused around Android and Apple apps that keep track of all of the foods that you have in your fridge. You can read more here.

2. This do it yourself tutorial shows you how to make kawaii magnets for your fridge. Read the full post here.

3. Make your kitchen cabinets roomy and organized with a plate shelf that can easily be made at home. Read the full post here.

4. In this post, we learned how to utilize the empty space on your fridge by adding a small workspace. Read the full post here.

5. In the Kitchen Work Triangle post we learned how to properly setup a kitchen for optimal time management. Read the full post here.

6. Learn how to make these simple drawer organizers in thirty minutes or less with this post. Read the full post here.

7. Planning dinner can be time consuming and tedious, but not if you plan ahead. Read the full post and learn how to get your own free printable here.

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8. The Cooking Tips and Tricks post went over simple ways to making easier and more productive. Read the full post here.

9. The shopping list is a completely free printable that breaks down all of your shopping needs into simple categories. Read the full post here.

10. Cleaning is tedious, but with this cleaning schedule it can be a breeze. Read the full post here.

11. Learn how to declutter and organize your spices. Read the full post here.

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Kitchen Work Triangle

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Hello everyone! I hope that everyone is enjoying this winter weather. Here in Georgia, the weather is cold, snow falls, but unfortunately none of it sticks to the ground. I was so hoping that we could have a little bit of snow to play in for a day or two, but I guess that its not for this year.

The Kitchen Is An Important Room for Any House

As I've said before, the kitchen is the heart and soul of any house. Its the one room where a family can gather to prepare a meal together, laugh, and spend quality time together. For most families, a lot of great memories are made in the kitchen over a nice hot stew or piece of chocolate. In my mom's house I made a lot of amazing memories with my parents over a steaming cup of coffee and a homemade cupcake. In some houses, many children do their homework in the kitchen, and the adults even pay the bills in the kitchen.

What Will a Kitchen Work Triangle Do?

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in a house; so, that is why we must keep it organized and decluttered. Incorporating the use of a Kitchen Work Triangle can help you maintain not only an organized kitchen but also help you keep your sanity.

What is a Kitchen Work Triangle?

A kitchen work triangle basically ensures that you have enough space to prepare food, cook, and clean up afterwards without running over anyone else that happens to be in the kitchen with you. It is an imaginary triangle. Every point of the triangle has a location. One point is for the fridge, one is for the stove, and the other is for the sink.

How do I Make a Kitchen Work Triangle Work for me?

You may be wondering, how to make a kitchen work triangle work for you and your kitchen. Some kitchens are setup with the work triangle in mind, but others are not. It is important to evaluate your kitchen's space before you make any changes. In most cases, you will not be able revamp your kitchen right away. If you are able to, changing the location of your fridge can make all of the difference in the world.

There are many ways to organize your kitchen work triangle. I have only scratched the surface of this amazing way to organize your kitchen. If you are looking for more information Houzz has an amazing article with tons more information called How to Setup A Kitchen Work Triangle.


If you have any questions, comments, or would like to share your knowledge of the Kitchen Work Triangle, feel free to do so below!

Food Inventory App: Save Money and Time With These Apps

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Hello everybody! I hope that all of you had a great, relaxing weekend. Sunday, the hubby and I went through all of our extra clothing that we were keeping in storage. We even had time to make a few things for our new kitchen. I'll be sharing those tutorials later on in the week.

My first series posts

This week is my first series of posts about organizing and decluttering the kitchen. I'm calling it Organize It: Organize and Declutter Your Kitchen. Everyone knows that they kitchen is the heart and soul of every house. So, I thought that the kitchen would be the perfect place to start.

Today, I'll be sharing a few food inventory apps that you can use to keep up with what food is in your friend. These apps will help you save precious time and lots of money.

Food Inventory Apps

1. Fresh Box: This app is available for Apple (here) users. Fresh Box keeps track of almost all perishable items: food, make up, and medicine, to name a few. All you have to do is snap a photo of the item and set the expiration date of your perishable item. You will get reminded when your perishable items are about to go out of date.

2. Fridge Pal: This app is available for Apple (here). Fridge Pal lets you create shopping lists by asiles. Keep up with what'sin your pantry by scanning the barcode of the item. You will be reminded before an item is about to expire.

3. Grocery Hero: This app is available for Apple (here) and Android (here) users. To use this app, you just scan the item's barcode, or enter the item manually. The app will alert you when a food item is about to expire. Additionally, the app will combine the food that you have stored and give you recipes that incorporate the food that you already have!

4. My Pantry: This app is available for Android (here) users. This app keeps track of the food goods you buy, where you bought them, and how much each item costed. Save time and money by knowing which store has the best prices for the items that you want and need.

5. Best Before: This app is available for Apple (here) and Android (here) users. Best Before lets you snap a photo of your perishable items, set a location, and add an expiration date. Then, the app will notify you before all of your yummy snacks are expired! 

6. Out of Milk: This app is available for Apple (here) and Android (here) users. Keep track of your shopping lists, what you have in your pantry, and share your lists through text or email.

Feel free to leave any questions or comments you have below!