Hi,

I was visiting a friend recently who opened a drawer to show her new organizer system. It was bought at Costco with dividers you rearrange for your convenience. The height was just under what a standard drawer size. I need to measure mine to see if it may work out.

I do have my knifes in a block. I put them away dry, so the sanitation issue isn't much.

Regards,

Hi,

Lining kitchen shelves recently using three different types of material:

1. Rubber lining comes on rolls ready to be cut to size. If you don't want your cans or glasses touching each other, this will work well for you. You cannot slide anything into place, you have to lift and place. If there are leaks, depending on the pattern it will get into the grooves or go directly onto the shelf. I could imagine a hidden mess picking up old shelving mats stuck to the shelf. Will you need hot water or a razor blade to remove it?

2. Freezer paper: paper with a thin plastic underside or butcher paper with a thin waxy underside. I placed these paper side up with the expectation any leaks will not transfer to the shelf. You can load a shelf with cans, then slide them together to get a little extra room.

3. Parchment paper: I always have this around. It may or may not be leak proof. It does allow you to slide around the contents of a shelf. If it tears or gets messed up, I have plenty more sitting around.

My preference is 2. then 3., but I really loathed 1. because of this pick and place every item. I guess I like sliding my cans around better.

If you found something you like, I still have a few big stretches left to do, I will gladly consider other materials.

Regards,
Cathy2