Kitchen buying guide for Canada

Counter space is the constraint most kitchen buyers forget. Measure the depth of your counter and the height under your upper cabinets before choosing an air fryer, espresso machine or stand mixer, and allow room to open the lid.

For cookware, check your stove first. Induction cooktops only work with magnetic cookware: if a fridge magnet sticks firmly to the base of a pan, it will work on induction.

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