Home & Kitchen Appliances

Just as important as food storage is the relationship of the pantry with kitchen appliances. These days, more equipment is being designated for pantry use.

A mixer, bread machine, or a second refrigerator are found in pantry space along with other devices, such as cell phone charging stations. Small appliances abound these days, all needing a spot. Look for homes starting to have dedicated pantry appliance storage.

Collection of old Taste of Home cooking recipe magazine.
Collection of old Taste of Home cooking recipe magazine.

Small Appliances

From finding space in your pantry for small appliances, to using them, we have you covered!


  • Hot Crockpots & Slow Cookers Can Harm Counters
    Hot Crockpots & Slow Cookers Can Harm Counters
  • Can Crockpots and Slow Cookers Get Too Hot?
    Can Crockpots and Slow Cookers Get Too Hot?
  • When Good Dishwashers Behave Bad
    When Good Dishwashers Behave Bad
  • Using Other Cleaning Products in a Dishwasher
    Using Other Cleaning Products in a Dishwasher
  • Can My Good Dishes Go in the Dishwasher?
    Can My Good Dishes Go in the Dishwasher?
  • 5 Things Your Dishwasher Will Screw Up
    5 Things Your Dishwasher Will Screw Up

Major appliances

Large appliances like freezers and refrigerators are important to food storage, and their fancy cousin, wine refrigerators. We explore all major appliances at use in the kitchen and pantry.


  • Hot Crockpots & Slow Cookers Can Harm Counters
    Hot Crockpots & Slow Cookers Can Harm Counters
  • Can Crockpots and Slow Cookers Get Too Hot?
    Can Crockpots and Slow Cookers Get Too Hot?
  • When Good Dishwashers Behave Bad
    When Good Dishwashers Behave Bad
  • Using Other Cleaning Products in a Dishwasher
    Using Other Cleaning Products in a Dishwasher
  • Can My Good Dishes Go in the Dishwasher?
    Can My Good Dishes Go in the Dishwasher?
  • 5 Things Your Dishwasher Will Screw Up
    5 Things Your Dishwasher Will Screw Up