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COPYRIGHT 2002 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc.
What's the perfect kitchen? It's a gathering place where cooking is a pleasure, cleanup is a snap, and storage is abundant. Your version may be large or small, contemporary or country, but the bottom line is this: It has to work well and look good.
With many kitchen renovations running $15,000 to $25,000, it's clear that homeowners are willing to invest in that vision. Cabinets and countertops account for about half the cost, but appliances represent a big investment as well.
Whether you're planning to renovate your kitchen or just replace an appliance or two, you have choices galore. In recent months, we've tested hundreds of appliances--refrigerators, ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, dishwashers, microwave ovens, and speed-cooking appliances--that cost from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand. We've also tested cabinets, countertops, sinks, and faucets in all price ranges to determine the pros and cons of the major types. Whatever your budget, we'll help you make smart choices and get the most for the money.
PRICE ISN'T PARAMOUNT
Our tests showed that you don't have to pay top price to get top performance. In every category, we turned up very good performers...
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