Ingredient Swaps

Yes, you can paint most types of kitchen cabinets, but surface prep and the existing finish decide which ones will hold up over time.

Kitchen knives fall into 8–12 core types, with 20+ specialized styles across Western and Japanese traditions.

In kitchen design, there are three core cabinet types—base, wall, and tall—plus sub-types by function, construction, and style.

There are six classic kitchen layouts—one-wall, galley, L-shape, U-shape, island, and peninsula—plus common variations.

Yes, you can use plain 100% cotton cooking string in place of kitchen twine; avoid dyed, coated, or synthetic string near heat.

Yes, you can use window and door caulk in a kitchen for dry joints, but wet zones need kitchen/bath silicone with mold protection.

Yes, TSP can clean kitchen cabinets when mixed mild, used with gloves, and rinsed well; avoid delicate finishes and always test a hidden spot.

No, yarn isn’t safe for roasting; use food-safe cotton butcher’s twine or high-heat silicone bands instead.

Yes, kitchen walls can take wallpaper; choose washable vinyl and protect splash zones or use tile behind cooktops.

Yes, wallpaper can work as a kitchen backsplash, but pick washable, heat-safe types, seal edges, and keep it away from direct flames.