内容摘要：While steel and concrete are leading the charge, others are exploring options like

While steel and concrete are leading the charge, others are exploring options like

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— espresso in hand, croissant in front of you — and watching the world go by? I wanted to recreate that magic at home on my, with just enough room for twoThe problem was, I didn’t really have room for a true bistro table. The height seemed to throw off the proportions of the space, and even a table that came in at just 22” across overwhelmed my petite outdoor oasis.

I’d committed to the idea of creating the café aesthetic, though, so I was determined to make it work — regardless of my space constraints. I found the perfect, with a sleek armless silhouette that wouldn’t take up an inch more than necessary. All I needed was a small table to nestle into the space.

After trying multiple true dining tables-for-two that were all wrong, I found a small marble and iron side table sitting inconspicuously outside one of my

in Richmond, Virginia. Both too low and too small to be a true bistro table or dining table, it might not have been the obvious choice to place between two dining chairs. But I had found myself in a Goldilocks situation, and this was the answer.Garbage disposals can also harbor unpleasant odors, even if you clean them daily. So, Dills advises doing a deep clean. “Make sure you disconnect the power from your disposal before you begin," she warns. "Start cleaning the splash guards with baking soda and a sponge or scrubber. Be sure to scrub both on top and underneath the rubber splash guard flaps.”

Next, she suggests flushing with cold water before putting ½ cup of baking soda down the disposal. “After letting that sit for 15 to 30 minutes, add 1 cup of white vinegar until you see the mixture fizz," Dills says. "Rinse with cold water.”Finally, give your disposal a quick whiff. If it still smells bad, try using the ice method. “Reconnect the power to your garbage disposal and add a small handful of ice with a few wedges of citrus," she says. "Run cold water and turn on the disposal. The ice will help dislodge any stuck-on food or residue while the citrus wedges will neutralize odors and leave a fresh scent.”

Did you come home from vacation to a mystery odor in your kitchen? It could be a dry p-trap. If you are unfamiliar, the p-trap is a curved pipe under your sink. It is designed to prevent sewer odors and gases from entering your home. “A dry p-trap is a problem because it allows smells to come up from the pipes into your home,” says Logan Taylor, founder of. “But it’s an easy fix—just run the sink for a minute or two," he says.