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| Hanging Baskets |
| Put your spare bowls and trays to use in this great storage idea for the kitchen |
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Using some standard items, make a tiered set of hanging baskets for the kitchen, ideal for storing your fruit and vegetables. Use a colander, a mixing bowl and a tray.
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Start by making four marks at equal distances apart, around the top edge of the colander, bowl and tray. An easy way is to measure the diameter with a ruler. (If your stainless steel is looking dull, rub on some flour or bicarb soda using a dry cloth. Methylated spirits will also make it shine).
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To make drilling easier, make a dent on each mark with a centre punch and hammer. Then using a cobalt bit (for metal), drill your holes through the marks, with a scrap piece of wood underneath to protect the worktop surface. (A small piece of masking tape placed over the hole mark will prevent the drill from slipping on the metal).
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Now measure out your chain. To make things easier each length can contain an equal amount of links. The distance between each container will of course vary, depending on the item's diameter.
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Open the links and feed through the drilled holes and close again. Use the two pairs of pliers to make this fiddly work a bit easier. The heights of the containers above each other can then be adjusted as you go. In this example, the smallest bowl is at the top, with the tray at the bottom.
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Next, thread the top chains through an 'S' hook and hang from a strong anchor point in the ceiling. Fill with your fruit and vegetables to make a practical and attractive arrangement.
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Materials
Chain: 2m length
Storage items as above (colander, bowl and tray)
‘S’ hook
Tools:
Pliers: 2 pairs (one necessary)
Cordless drill and bit (cobalt bit, for metal drilling)
Centre punch
Hammer
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Cost
(Prices for new items)
Colander: $8.95
Bowl: $7.95
Tray: $5.95
Chain: $15.00
‘S’-hook: $2.00
Drill bits: $7.00
Total: $46.85
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More Info
Cookware is from a budget kitchen shop or garage sale.
The chain is available by the metre from hardware stores.
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