{"id":201,"date":"2026-08-30T16:37:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T16:37:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/driscollhomeservices.com\/blog\/?p=201"},"modified":"2026-09-21T13:00:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:00:29","slug":"keep-cutting-board-from-sliding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/driscollhomeservices.com\/blog\/keep-cutting-board-from-sliding\/","title":{"rendered":"Carol\u2019s Quick Household Tip: Keep Your Cutting Board from Sliding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does your cutting board slide around on the counter while you\u2019re trying to chop vegetables or prepare a meal?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s an easy fix: <strong>place a slightly damp dish towel underneath the cutting board.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The damp towel helps grip both the countertop and the bottom of the board, keeping it much more stable while you work. You don\u2019t need the towel soaking wet\u2014just damp enough to keep it from slipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a small thing, but a steady cutting board makes food preparation easier and safer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Carol\u2019s Tip:<\/strong> Wring the towel out well before putting it under the board. You want a little grip, not water all over your countertop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Looking for more simple ideas?<\/strong> See more of <a href=\"https:\/\/driscollhomeservices.com\/blog\/category\/household-tips\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/driscollhomeservices.com\/blog\/category\/household-tips\/\">Carol\u2019s Quick Household Tips<\/a> from Driscoll Home Services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does your cutting board slide around on the counter while you\u2019re trying to chop vegetables or prepare a meal? 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