Stop relying on your oven mitts and invest in a handy trivet or two. Amazon A trivet is essential to any tablescape, protecting your dining table and countertops from heat damage and water stains.

Trivets are a collectible that’s accessible to nearly everyone. Most people enjoy trivets as wall decorations, sometimes displaying a whole collection around a kitchen or porch. Before electricity, ...

Some dishes are best served straight from the oven to the table to keep them piping hot. However, placing a searing hot pan or serving dish directly on a wooden dining table isn’t really an option.