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Knife safety begins with storing them the right way. It's okay to store them in a drawer, as long as they are all properly sheathed. The sheath is to protect both the blade from damage in the drawer and your hand when you reach in to pick up a knife. A better option is to use a knife block.

Having spent a lot to buy one or more great kitchen knives, it's important to know how to clean them. It's not only a matter of cleanliness and hygiene; it's also a way to protect your investment. Knives can get dull, rusted, or damaged very slowly so you may not notice the impact on their ability to cut smooth, clean, and neat until one fine day you realize that the knives are just not working for you.

When income and expenditures are both being squeezed, the temptation to save money by increasing the number of DIY jobs you do around the house increases. Some of these tasks require no special skills – all that is needed is time and energy. Others, however, are projects that you should not try to do yourself. For example, major electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician.

Anyone who enjoys cooking and is proud of the food they serve is also a person who cares for the tools and utensils used in the kitchen. Having the right equipment, in the right condition not only makes food preparation easier, but the clean and neat cutting enhances the visual appeal of the food as well.