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Home & Kitchen

Upgrades that earn their counter space

The appliances, tools, and everyday upgrades actually worth buying — researched and compared. Our kitchen starter kit guide is live, with more in testing.

Buying guide · Updated Nov 2026

The best kitchen starter kit in 2026

The five things worth buying first — a chef's knife, a cookware set, an air fryer, a blender, and a coffee maker — plus what to skip.

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The best drip coffee makers

From no-fuss daily brewers to barista-grade machines, ranked on taste and ease.

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The best air fryers

Crispy, fast, and worth the counter space — the models that earn their spot.

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Our kitchen starter kit guide is live — the five things worth buying first. More Home & Kitchen guides (coffee makers, air fryers) are in testing. The Beauty & Skincare starter kit and our Tech guides are live too.