Fast fixes for your kitchen

Daily:

• Put away dishes.
• Clear and clean countertops.
• Empty the trash and gather items for recycling.

Weekly:

• Clean out the fridge.
• Neaten the contents of the drawers and cabinets.
• Round up items that don't belong in the kitchen (toys, books, etc.) and put them away.

Monthly:

• Spend an hour organizing one area - a cabinet, the pantry, etc.
• Go through the cabinets, toss old items and make a list of anything that needs replacing.
• Assess your kitchenware.  Match pots and pans with their lids and toss broken or unmatched pieces.