Cabinet risers are perfect for organizing kitchen cabinets because they elevate stacks of dishes, freeing up space underneath for bowls, plates, or something else. Risers are great for maximizing vertical space that is otherwise wasted and give cabinets a more professional look.

There’s also the possibility to make extra storage on the back of the cabinet doors. This can be done using special bins that can hold things like dishwasher tablets, foil, sponges, or plastic wrap. The best part is that these bins remain out of sight when the cabinet is closed.

A good way to organize kitchen cabinets is to put all the spices into matching, labeled spice jars. These can go in a narrow cabinet near the stove or on an adjustable spice riser, where they’ll be readily  available.

Much like with the spices, food storage containers will allow you to tidy up and free up some cabinets. Dedicate a cabinet to food storage containers and use a basket with dividers to organize all the lids. You can also use stackable water bottle holders.

Having an appliance garage is great for storage space. It is a cabinet dedicated to storing small appliances like blenders and toasters. One can even be designed with outlets on the inside. Those who don’t have a kitchen with an appliance garage can make one with a standard cabinet suitable for fitting more items.

There are various organizers for pots and pans available on the market that can be used vertically and horizontally. They can keep pans, lids, and pots readily available, so no stack rearrangement is necessary when one has to be pulled out. These can also be adjusted to suit a specific section width or height.

Disposable bags, boxes, plastic flatware, and paper plates can take up plenty of space, so stacking them and placing them all neatly in one cabinet is a good way to optimize a kitchen. This also allows for monitoring the amount of disposable products in the kitchen.

Following these tips, you should find yourself with more kitchen cabinet space in no time. If it’s not more space you need, then at least you’ll have easier access to your items.

The NBA faces an ongoing challenge: how to boost fan interest and revenue while teams prioritize resting star players over pushing for wins during the long season. To combat tanking for the top draft pick, the NBA changed its draft lottery odds in 2019, giving the three worst teams equal chances. They also incentivized finishing in the top six of each conference by guaranteeing playoff spots.

The new NBA measures don’t appear to be foolproof. Some teams, like the Mavericks, opted to rest their stars and retain their lottery picks rather than chasing a playoff spot. The NBA fined such teams, but it appeared to have little impact. Now, with the launch of its In-Season Tournament that lacks substantial rewards (and stricter rules against resting healthy star players for nationally televised games), the NBA is facing a critical question: Should they reduce the number of games per season instead of relying on incentives and penalties?

Reducing the number of games would be a last resort for team owners and league officials. Each game generates millions in ticket sales and concessions, not to mention the billion-dollar TV rights deals. For instance, the NBA cashed in on the heavily watched Christmas games in 2020, despite concerns from players like LeBron James. Some argue that star players making significant money might accept fewer games, but it’s unclear if fringe NBA players would be willing to take a financial hit.

Proponents of fewer games suggest it would lead to higher-quality performances, fewer blowouts, and more opportunities for teams to practice. Load management would decrease, and travel would be less demanding. With each game carrying more significance, teams might be more inclined to use their best players, potentially increasing fan interest.

However, this approach would diverge from other leagues. The NFL added a 17th regular-season game, college football expanded its playoffs, and the MLB included a third wild-card team. The NBA also introduced the play-in round and yet players are already physically and mentally drained from the lengthy season. Aside from requiring stars to play a minimum number of games for post-season awards eligibility, it’s uncertain what more can be done to motivate players and teams.