1. Set aside a place for eating. A home for your pet's food gives him a routine and helps keep potential mess confined to one area. This custom solution is great because it keeps bowls from tipping over and dry food from sliding out all over the floor.
Eating out. Does your project include a kitchen remodel? You won't be whipping up meals at your brand-new stove for a while, and you can spend a small fortune on restaurant meals and takeout in the meantime. Even prepared or microwaveable foods at the supermarket cost significantly more than cooking from scratch.8 Steps to Surviving a Kitchen RemodelPet boarding. Got a hyperactive border collie or a cat who's freaked out by strange noises? You may wish to send him or her to a kennel during the most intensive phase of construction, especially if you don't have a fenced yard or other space where he or she can safely stay out of the way. Prepare to pay anywhere from $12 to $100 per day for the privilege.Dumpsters and portable toilets. Don't be shocked to see these items in your contractor's estimate. They help the crew maintain a clean job site and cause as little disruption to your home as possible.More:8 Ways to Stick to Your BudgetDecorate With Intention: 12 Remodeling Sanity SaversKitchen Remodel Costs: 3 Budgets, 3 Kitchens
This is an interesting way to incorporate cookbook storage with the dog bowl station. This shelf also is flexible and could be used to store food, treats, etc.