Thursday, June 11, 2009

No Fake Allowed, Tip-Out Trays

Hooked on Getting Rid of the FAKE
You know those fake panels on the front of most sinks? For some reason fake anything really bothers me. I don't like fake flowers, plants, panels, anything fake. I also hate wasted space. When I moved into my home 8 years ago, getting rid of the fake panels on my sink was one of my first improvements along with painting the 1980's dark oak cabinets in my kitchen. This is a very simple home improvement that anyone can do. They are called Tip-Out Trays and can be found at any home improvement store. I looked at Lowes and found them for around $17.

All you do is detach your fake panel and install the hardware that comes in the box. My panels came off very easily and I was able to do this project by myself with no problems. I also added a handle to match my cabinets. Here is a picture from Lowes (click on it to go to the Lowes website)

I like to keep old toothbrushes for cleaning in mine and my lemonade Kool-Aid for cleaning my dishwasher with. If you don't understand what the lemonade has to do with my dishwasher, click HERE.

Today is Hooked on Houses link party and I thought I would link this post since I seem to be hooked on this subject this week. So go check out the other links and her fun blog.
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12 comments:

  1. How neat is that. I really need to do that in my kitchen. Last year I painted the cabinets something I will never do again. But I can really do this! lol

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  2. Thanks for the idea! And easy too. I'll be doing this soon!
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  3. I really need to do this to my kitchen, plus it will lead me into doing some touch-up spots on my cabinets that need it so bad.
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  4. Great idea! I have to do this! jen
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  5. Both are such great ideas! I'm putting lemonade kool-aid on my shopping list!

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  7. I just came across your blog and thought I would leave a little note. Love your blog by-the-way!

    I discovered a hidden convenience of these tip- out trays when my youngest was obsessed with the garbage can under the sink. If I removed the organizing tray, I could lock the cabinet doors with a child lock, but still access the garbage can by tilting the drawer and dropping trash in from the top. No more hassle with unlocking and locking the cabinet 50 times a day!
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  8. Oh I could NOT agree with you more!And it kills me when I see fake flowers outside, I'm like 'are you kidding me??'
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  9. Thanks goodness we have a real tip out tray or I'd have another project.
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  10. I agree, but sometimes the fixed panel is because the sink depth is too great for a tray, and the fixed panel keeps the continuity with the other door/drawer base cabinets-- so it would be a good idea to check if you have enough clearance for the tray before modifying cabinets!

    But yes, it's great if you can add it in!
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  11. This tip just made my night!!! Seriously, I am going to Lowe's next week to find some of these!
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