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Kitchen-Planning Guide
Kitchen-Planning Guide

In the Spotlight

Renovate for less

The best appliances, upgrades and looks—and what not to buy.

Hell's kitchen

A kitchen filled with the worst performers from our latest tests.

Guide to a greener kitchen

A few smart upgrades can help you save energy and water and keep your family safe.

Where to buy appliances

Online stores, independent local retailers and a TV shopping channel rated well.

Special video section

Renovations that cost $5,000, $15,000 and $50,000 plus video buying guides.

Cooking appliances

Our tests yielded an appetizing menu of top picks that won't scorch your budget.

Videos

Kitchen remodeling mistakes: What homeowners wish they had known before starting a kitchen renovation. Videos
 

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Home remodeling interactive
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Home & Garden Blog

Read reports on products, news, and trends from Consumer Reports' experts.

Consumer Reports' Kitchen-Planning Guide will help you save money and find the best appliances and materials when planning a kitchen remodel. We rate the top refrigerators, cooking appliances like ranges, range hoods, cooktops and microwaves, dishwashers, countertops, flooring, and garbage disposers and share expert tips from over 25,000 readers and top industry experts.
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