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In many homes, the kitchen is the busiest room in the house. Between preparing meals and snacks, socializing, cleaning and working, people often congregate to this area of the home.

Because the kitchen can be a high-traffic area, it can also easily become cluttered and disorganized.

Organization experts from Real Simple magazine suggest keeping essentials close by and grouping items by activity to make finding things simple. For instance, keeping pots, pans, cutting boards, knives and cooking utensils close to the stove is important to make preparing meals quick and easy.

Using space efficiently is also important to cut down on clutter. Utilizing organizing products like lid racks that help keep pot and pan tops stored neatly, and sliding shelf organizers help make often-used equipment easy to access. This makes it a snap to find and put things away.

Keeping garbage in an easy-to-use spot is important as well.

The Rack Sack Trash system helps to maximize kitchen space by mounting to the inside of a cabinet door.

The Kitchen Rack Sack frame is designed to hold either 3 or 5 gallon Rack Sack Refill Bags. It also contains a storage lid that enables users to keep a 25 bag pack of Rack Sack Refill Bags.

Rack Sack Refill Bags are versatile and leak-resistant with handle ties that fit securely to the Rack Sack frame. They are also treated with a special odor guard to prevent unwanted odors from stinking up rooms.

Whether you’ve just had a baby or are already dealing with a crawling child who gets into everything, ensuring the home is a safe place for your little one by baby-proofing each room is important.

Many experts suggest parents go through each room of their homes on their hands and knees to see what potential hazards are within reach of a crawling child. Others recommend using a baby-proofing checklist that can be found online or elsewhere.

Two of the most dangerous rooms for small children are the kitchen and the bathroom.

In the kitchen, experts suggest parents find a way to keep kids out of cabinets containing poisonous cleaners or sharp objects, either by moving these items or installing cabinet locks.

Securing the trash is also important, as many children are fascinated with garbage and could get hurt rummaging through it. (It’s also really dirty!)

Using a Rack Sack Trash System inside of a locked cabinet will help baby-proof your garbage. In addition to keeping trash out of sight, yet accessible, the unit also serves as a storage solution for the refill bags, as they can be stored in the lid.

Securing trash is also important in the bathroom and the Rack Sack Bathroom frame is an ideal option for this part of the house.

The kitchen Rack Sack holds either 3 or 5-gallon sized bags, while the bathroom unit holds a 1-gallon bag.

According to Real Simple magazine, most of us are doing a pretty good job when it comes to recycling. The publication reports that Americans recycle about a third of their trash, a number that has doubled in the past 20 years.

But there’s always room for improvement, especially considering that many people still aren’t on the recycling bandwagon. Experts say one of the easiest ways to ensure you’re recycling as much as possible is to set up a recycling center in your home.

According to Real Simple, the first step is to contact your city or town to get a comprehensive list of what items they recycle. Making the center accessible by using one in a convenient location is important to ensure success as well.

Many people choose to store recyclables in the kitchen before sorting them for collection in the mudroom, garage or other area.

Installing a Rack Sack Trash System exclusively for use to collect recyclables may be an easy way to make the process go smoother. This trash system gets mounted on the back of a cabinet door and is ideal to collect items you wish to recycle.

The Kitchen Rack Sack frame is designed to hold either 3 or 5 gallon Rack Sack Refill Bags. It also contains a storage lid that enables users to keep a 25 bag pack of Rack Sack Refill Bags in an easy-to-access area.

The kitchen is often called the heart of the home, as it serves as a gathering and hanging out place for many families.

Because it's a room that is used a lot, you may notice that it easily becomes cluttered and may even look outdated.

A full kitchen renovation can be costly, according to DoItYourself.com. Experts say the average cost for re-doing this room is between $15,000 and $26,000, including design, products and installation.

The good news is that there are ways to breathe new life into your kitchen without spending thousands of dollars.

Experts from Real Simple magazine suggest painting the cabinets and adding new hardware as a way to instantly and inexpensively change the look of the room.

De-cluttering by removing items from countertops and elsewhere can also help give the kitchen an updated look.

Replacing a free-standing kitchen garbage bin with a Rack Sack Trash System that is stored inside a cabinet door can help open up the area as well.

This product consists of a metal frame that is mounted inside a cabinet door to keep trash out of sight yet accessible.

The Rack Sack Kitchen Frame can store up to 5 gallons of trash. It also contains a storage lid that enables you to keep a 25 bag pack of Rack Sack Bags in an easy-to-access area.
 

Many real estate experts say that spring is the ideal time to put a house on the market to sell.

The logic goes that deals made in the beginning of March will mean that families who are moving can do so without interrupting their children's school year.

Those who want to sell their homes are advised to do some work before putting their houses up for sale.

Realtor.com recommends giving every room in the house a thorough cleaning and de-cluttering to prepare it.

While some rely on experts to professionally stage their homes, others prepare on their own by packing up excess furniture, knick knacks and clutter.

The Rack Sack Trash System can help sellers prepare their properties for viewing, as they keep trash out of sight but still accessible. After all, no one wants to see (or smell) your trash and an unattractive trash can won't help sell your home!

Rack Sack frames are available for both kitchens and bathrooms. They mount to the inside of a cabinet door and both models contain a storage lid area to keep a 25 bag pack of Rack Sack Refill Bags in an easy to access area.

Rack Sack Refill Bags are versatile and leak-resistant with handle ties that fit securely to Rack Sack frames. They are also treated with a special odor guard to prevent unwanted odors from stinking up rooms and sending potential buyers away.
 

Many people have started the New Year with goals in mind. While some plan to focus on improving themselves by exercising more and eating healthier, others are focusing on household projects to improve the look and functionality of their homes.

Cleaning out the clutter and reorganizing is often the first step to making a décor change in the home.

Instead of a free-standing trash barrel that takes up a lot of space and has the potential to showcase dirt for everyone to see, individuals may want to consider the Rack Sack Trash System for their kitchens.

The Rack Sack is a smart solution to trash, as it keeps trash receptacles out of sight mounted to the inside of a cabinet door.

The frame provides an efficient, compact way to keep trash out of sight, but still accessible.

The Kitchen Rack Sack frame is designed to hold either 3 or 5 gallon Rack Sack Refill Bags. It also contains a storage lid that enables users to keep a 25 bag pack of Rack Sack Refill Bags in an easy-to-access area.

Rack Sack Refill Bags are versatile and leak-resistant with handle ties that fit securely to the Rack Sack frame. They are also treated with a special odor guard to prevent unwanted odors from stinking up rooms.

With an emphasis on being more "green," many communities and individuals have committed to recycling as many materials as possible to help the environment.

According to RecyclingFacts.org, each person generates about 4.7 pounds of waste every day. Recycling as much of this waste as possible is necessary, as more than 50 percent of this trash ends up in landfills.

Here are some other facts the website offers that may encourage more people to recycle:

1. It takes between 80 and 100 years for an aluminum can to break down in a landfill.

2. It takes more than 1 million years for glass to decompose in a landfill.

3. It can take up to 700 years for plastic to break down in a landfill.

Many people simply say they don't have the time or space to recycle these everyday household items.

The Rack Sack may help by offering a compact, convenient place for individuals to collect recyclables in their homes.

These wire-framed racks mount on the inside of any cabinet and hold up to a 5-gallon trash bag.

Putting one wherever you have space – in a kitchen, garage, laundry area, work space or basement – will help to ensure individuals are recycling as much as possible.
 

While having your trash container easily accessible, especially in the kitchen, is necessary, many people simply don't want to have to look at a garbage can while preparing and eating meals.

Yes, there are beautiful, extremely functional trash cans on the market to complement many different décor styles. However, if you choose one of these containers, you must commit to finding a convenient spot to keep it as well as making sure it's clean enough to prominently display. After all, we're talking about a trash receptacle – they do get dirty!

The Rack Sack provides a smart solution to trash. This product consists of a wire frame rack that mounts to the inside of a cabinet door to collect trash.

It's an efficient and compact way to keep garbage out of sight, while still ensuring it's easily accessible.

The Rack Sack is available in two sizes – kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen Rack Sack holds either 3 or 5-gallon sized bags, while the bathroom unit holds a 1-gallon bag.

The Rack Sack Bags are leak-resistant and include handle-ties as well as an odor guard to help keep the home smelling fresh. The 100-count refills come in four 25-count bundles which fit in the trash bag storage compartment of the rack sack lid.
 

College students are known for being messy. If you sent your child off to school this semester without a Rack Sack, consider stuffing his or her stocking with one this holiday season.

The Rack Sack is a mountable frame with bags specially designed to fit the compact container. The product is ideal for smaller spaces such as dorm rooms. Students can tuck it away behind a closet door or inside of a dorm armoire to keep their trash out of sight.

Bags come in two sizes: 3 gallon bags and 5 gallon bags. Refills for the Rack Sack may be purchased in sets of 25, 50 or 100.

Its efficiency and simplicity can give students an incentive to keep their rooms clean throughout the year.

If the college student in your life doesn't live on campus, Rack Sack is perfect for apartments as well. The frame can easily be tucked away behind a pantry door or under a cabinet. Rack Sack can fit in even the smallest apartments and keep trash discreetly hidden away.

College life may involve making a few messes, but Rack Sack is a simple solution to clean-up in dorm rooms and apartments alike. Moms and dads will only have to do a little encouraging to motivate their kids to keep tidy with the Rack Sack on hand.