Add A Docking Drawer To Your Family Kitchen And Watch Your Lives Change

Powering everything from our coffee makers in the morning to our mixers when we make dinner, conveniently placed kitchen outlets make all the difference in our daily routine. The only issue is having enough outlets to manage all our devices and appliances! While there are some items you shouldn't plug into power strips, extra outlets become essential for handling everything needing a charge. But then we encounter a whole new issue in keeping these clunky accessories from cluttering our countertops! If you're tired of the mess, a docking drawer could be the ideal solution, keeping power strips tucked out of sight until you need them. With these concealed charging stations, you'll keep your space tidy while enjoying extra USB and three-prong outlets.

All you need are a few tools for cutting openings in your drawers and an in-drawer outlet, like these options from Docking Drawer. Even with regular use, Docking Drawer's solutions can offer dependable and safe performance for several decades. In the kitchen, they work wherever drawers sit near wall outlets. If you have a garbage disposal, the drawers on either side of the sink are ideal. Outlets in the floor or wall next to the cabinets also work, which you may have if your fridge sits at the end of your cabinet run. Once you find a viable location, you can cut your ports and install your new docking drawer in a few easy steps!

To install your in-drawer power strip, you'll cut out a hole in the back panel of your kitchen drawer with an oscillating saw or jigsaw. Docking Drawer supplies templates to help you place your cuts for a perfect fit. After fitting a couple cover plates, you'll have a seamless integration into the drawer. The extension arm fixes to the back of the cabinet. You can access this area by removing drawers below the docking drawer and working from the underside. With the arm installed, you only have to drill a port in the cabinet's wall to snake the power cord and reach the outlet.

Although pricey, Docking Drawer's products are tested for over 500,000 cycles and include thermostats to prevent overheating. Not only will they last a long time, but you can be confident that they won't create a safety hazard if you forget to unplug your items. They also de-energize when the drawer closes, minimizing hazards and making the outlets code-compliant. You won't get those perks by custom-rigging any old power strip to your drawer. Plan out a smart position for your Docking Drawer, and see why this is one of the most worthwhile kitchen upgrades to change how you use your space!