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Top kitchen values: secrets of a successful remodel.(Your dream kitchen for less)(Buyers guide)

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| August 01, 2008 | COPYRIGHT 2008 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Combine expert advice on the best appliances, countertops, and flooring with the real-life remodeling experiences of thousands of homeowners and what do you get? CONSUMER REPORTS' annual kitchen guide.

Our engineers spent months sizing up refrigerators, running dishwashers, staining countertops, and punishing flooring. Some products impressed (a new flooring from Teragren is one of the best bamboo products we've tested), while others fell flat. (The "SteamQuick cleaning system" on a Samsung electric range was mostly hot air.)

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