The Magical Purpose Behind Your Oven's Bottom Drawer Explained

Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and more for almost two decades. She currently writes for CNET's Smart Home Section, MTVNews' tech section and for Live Science's reference section. Follow her on Twitter.

If you've been using that extra space under your oven (you know that hidden drawer) for pot and pan storage, you're not alone. As the holiday baking season begins, have you ever stopped to wonder what the true purpose of that little hideaway below your oven is actually for? It might be more magical than you think. If you're in the dark about what that drawer is really used for, read on for insight into why your oven has that space.

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