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    32 Things To Buy When You Finally Decide To Update Your Kitchen

    You can basically host your own episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

    1. The beloved Always pan that can replace your fry pan, sauté pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, saucepan, nonstick pan, spatula, and spoon rest — so you can say hello to extra cabinet space!

    2. An easily washable drip catcher to automatically mop up any water splashes and stop the back of your sink from getting gross and mildewy.

    3. A mini KitchenAid stand mixer so you can live out all of your Great British Baking Show dreams. It comes with over 10 attachments that can mix up doughs for fresh-baked cookies so you can save all your arm strength for actually eating them.

    4. A set of four color-coded cutting boards to help reduce your risk of cross-contamination when preparing meats and side dishes at the same time. They also come in a handy storage case so they'll always be in arm's reach instead of tucked away in a cabinet.

    5. This plant-based cleaner so you can finally wipe away those pesky fingerprints and grease marks that are making your stainless-steel appliances looks extra grimy.

    Reviewer's before/after of their kitchen stainless steel (fingerprinted before, shiny after)

    6. A panini press because it's time to stop settling for sad sandwiches and eat the crispy, golden-brown masterpieces you truly deserve.

    The panini press with a floating lid and a grilled sandwich inside

    7. An odor-neutralizing trashcan with a step-to-open pedal so you'll never have to put your hands on a dirty garbage lid ever again.

    A model stepping on the front pedal to open the stainless steel trash can

    8. A Nutribullet — it has powerful blades that can whip up basically anything you throw at it. Protein smoothies for breakfast? Homemade soup for dinner? Frozen margs for dessert?! This has you covered.

    The blender set whipping up a smoothie

    9. A handmade organizer for plastic storage bags so you can easily grab whatever size you need without fumbling around with bulky boxes.

    Handmade wooden sandwich bag dispenser placed on counter

    10. This extremely sleek acrylic block and 17-piece set of black knives that looks straight from the future. It even comes with a knife sharpener to keep them as sharp as the day you bought them.

    11. A Nespresso Vertuo to help you stop wasting your money on those daily morning latte runs and finally start making your own caffeinated concoctions at home. Your wallet will be eternally grateful.

    The espresso machine and milk frother on a counter

    12. This set of five stainless-steel mixing bowls with nonslip bottoms so you can get to stirring your homemade cake batter without accidentally spilling it all over the place. They're also easily stackable and have their own airtight lids, so they'll practically double your storage space.

    A model whisking eggs in one of the bowls, with other ingredients in the others

    13. A spacious yet compact air fryer to help you whip up some healthier versions of your favorite fried goodies. Just be forewarned — you'll be trying to air fry literally everything in your home once it arrives.

    14. A nonstick mini griddle so you can have a piping hot single-serve breakfast ready to go by the time you're done brushing your teeth. You can use it for everything from pancakes, eggs, and burgers to perfectly gooey cookies!

    15. A countertop paint kit that'll give your kitchen a full-on faux-granite makeover in three easy steps. Just apply the included primer, use the sponge to dab on the three mineral colors, and then seal it with the topcoat.

    16. A nifty device to turn frozen fruit into a creamy soft-serve dessert so you can beat the heat and curb a sweet tooth without all the extra sugar.

    Model placing strawberry on top of bowl of soft serve under Yonanas machine

    17. An all-natural oven scrub made with gritty pumice stone so you can really go to town on that pizza that exploded and left a mess everywhere. It'll even clean all the hard-to-reach spots on your racks and oven door — because yes, those needs cleaning too.

    18. A peel-and-stick faux-gel tile backsplash to fool all your guests into thinking you gave your kitchen a complete overhaul — but in reality, you just quickly applied some heat-resistant stickers!

    19. This rapid egg cooker so you can quickly cook all of those eggs sitting in your fridge before they go bad. Whether you like 'em boiled, poached, or scrambled, this little device does it all.

    20. A four-in-one 12-speed immersion blender that'll help you whip up homemade soups, smoothies, and pureés with ease. It also takes up way less space than a traditional blender — and it's easier to clean!

    21. An automatic can opener, because it's really time to leave the clunky manual one in the junk drawer where it belongs.

    22. A set of replacement drawer handles to easily give your kitchen a sleek, modern makeover with basically zero effort. A tiny change like this can go a surprisingly long way!

    23. An all-natural crispy Szechuan chili sauce so you can finally upgrade your boring condiment collection. It adds a spicy yet balanced kick to anything you put it on — pour some on everything from noodles to ice cream!

    Model eating noodles with Fly BY Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp sauce

    24. A mountable jar opener because you shouldn't have to use every bit of your upper body strength just to open a jar of jelly.

    Hand twisting mason jar on cabinet-mounted opener

    25. An electric indoor grill so you can enjoy delicious burgers, hot dogs, and grilled veggies 👏 all 👏 year 👏 long. The grill plate is completely removable, so it's also extremely easy to clean.

    26. A heavy-duty juicer, because it's time to face it: you're totally not getting enough fruits and veggies in your diet. Plus, it's the perfect way to use up your produce before it goes bad.

    Reviewer's juicer placed on kitchen counter

    27. A sink caddy to keep your dish-washing essentials in their proper place. It has a draining shelf at the bottom to keep everything clean and dry — and it's so sleek you might just be motivated to do your dishes every single night.

    Sink caddy placed on sink

    28. A 12-piece cookware set with a slick nonstick coating so you can finally upgrade all the pots and pans you've had since your first college dorm.

    Set of pots and pans on countertop

    29. An under-cabinet drawer that'll help you make use of all that awkward unused vertical space under your kitchen sink. You can keep all your cleaning supplies in one tidy space instead of throwing them in the corner and hoping they don't come tumbling out.

    30. And an anti-fatigue mat to keep your feet cozy and your back feeling supported while you tackle those dishes.

    A model standing on the black rectangular mat

    31. An Aerogarden so you can have fresh herbs on hand whenever you want — no green thumb required. It even has a handy "vacation mode" to keep your tiny garden looking spiffy while you're out of town.

    A reviewer's Aerogarden, which is a base with plant pods growing out of it and a light stand over it

    32. A jar of conditioner for your cutting board, because you probably had no idea you should be taking care of it in between washings. The blend of coconut oil and beeswax will keep it protected, bright, and shiny — and it even works on wooden utensils and furniture!

    Jar of The Happy Hive Cutting Board Conditioner
    Before and after results of using The Happy Hive Cutting Board Conditioner
    The Happy Hive/Etsy

    Promising review: "This conditioner is easy to apply and has no fragrance. I've used it on cutting boards and spoons and they look great. A little goes a long way!" —M.C.

    The Happy Hive is a small Etsy shop based in Williston, Vermont.

    Get it from The Happy Hive on Etsy for $13.50.

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