Paring Knife – Small bladed knife used to peel apples, potatoes and other skinned foods. Tang – Protrusion of the steel blade of a knife into the handle. Fry Pan Cover – A vented aluminum or stainless steel covering that fits over a skillet while frying potatoes, chicken, bacon or other foods that are likely [...]
A “houseware” is defined as cooking utensils and other small articles used in a household, and particularly in a kitchen. Having the right ones on hand makes life in the kitchen far easier. Housewares are usually what are given as gifts at housewarming parties and bridal showers and if you’re shopping for the perfect gifts, [...]
Wall clocks offer a great opportunity to not only add functionality to your home, but decorative wall clocks offer the chance to add a bit of style to the room as well. Today’s indoor wall clocks come in a wide assortment of features, sizes and styles. Pendulums, cases, theme wall clocks and even a clock’s [...]
Analog – The traditional method of keeping time where hours and minutes are spaced in a round clock face. Hands – The indicators that mark the hours, minutes and seconds on a clock. Pendulum – The bar and weight that is suspended and swings back and form. It measures the time. Dial – The face [...]
Paper Racks – A paper rack is found on wall-mounted mailboxes and is intended to hold newspapers. USPS Regulations – Guidelines set forth by the United States Postal Service to ensure the safety of its carriers. These guidelines spell out what’s expected from residents and businesses in order to receive their mail. Rural mailboxes have [...]
