For those who know me well, the title of this article
probably really grabbed your attention. No, I do not have a secret boyfriend to
announce and I have not gotten a puppy. In my kitchen, the love of my life is
my pull out trash can!
The pull out trash is attached to
and hidden behind a door. I simply pull on the knob and out it comes. The
sturdy plastic bin that my bag is placed in is easy to wash out and it keeps my
yucky trash hidden from view. I love not having an unsightly trash can sitting
at the end of my cabinets or maybe tucked under the sink or far away in my
pantry. My pull out trash is directly to the right of my sink, within easy
reach when I am cooking.
If you are not so fortunate to
already have a built in trash can, there may be a way you can add one. Choose a
base cabinet with twenty-two inches of depth, about twenty inches of height and
widths that can vary from eight to twenty inches. It may be necessary to remove
the interior shelf. If you are not sure if your space can handle a built in
trash can, email me a picture and I will be happy to offer advice. Purchase a
high quality, full extension pull out trash can and door mounting kit from your
local hardware store or a cabinet company. Remove the hinge from the chosen
door and follow the installation instructions with your chosen trash can. It
may be a relatively small expense, but one you are sure not to regret. Try it
and see if it becomes the love of your life in your kitchen.
