20, 2019
These spinning centerpieces aren’t just for potluck shindigs.
Im a firm believer that every home needs a lazy Susan.
Growing up, I loved watching condiments go round and round at the dinner table.
Today, I put lazy Susanslike this oneto use in my small kitchen.
Theyre really handy for organizing and maximizing storage space.
The rotating plate makes it easy to find items without having to contort yourself stretching for them.
Hang Utensils
Tired of fumbling through drawers to findyour favorite cooking gadget?
This DIY gives spatulas, whisks and slotted spoons a proper place.
Screw metal hooks onto the top of a lazy Susan.
Decorate Cakes
When it comes to quick, tidy cake decorating, pro bakers turn to turntables.
you might hack this setup at home by placing your cake plate on a lazy Susan.
While the cake is turning, drizzle on different colored icing.
Youll end up with a graffiti-like design that children and teens will go gaga for.
Not sure what kind of cake to start with?Heres a birthday cake recipe for every month.
Corral Countertop Staples
Got a host of cooking oils and vinegars lingering by the stove?
Gather them on a lazy Susan.
Store Spices
Instead of havingyour essential spicesscattered in the cupboard, set them on a lazy Susan.
Be sure to have the labels facing out.
Use hot glue to adhere the can in place.
(Or you could purchase a two-tiered model right off the bat.)
Organize Under the Sink
Keep cleaning products organized on a lazy Susan under the sink.
This trick comes in handy in bathrooms, too; think big bottles of mouthwash or hair products.
Place the tree on a lazy Susan so it’s possible for you to rotate it quickly.
Consider adding coffee supplies like packets of sweetener or coffee capsules to the turntable, too.
Divide a plastic lazy Susan into sections, like a pie.
Paint each and label with a different chore, like doing the dishes or walking the dog.
Stick the finished spinner onto a poster board and add an arrow that points toward the wheel.
Want to get kids more involved in the kitchen?Check out our guide to tasks by age.
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