25 ways to upgrade your kitchen

Plus: The best boxer briefs, mechanical keyboards, and more [Our favorite kitchen upgrades (for under $100!)]( [A title card that reads '25 kitchen picks' overlaid on a piece of toast.]( Dana Davis We’ve spent countless hours chopping veggies, blending smoothies, flipping pancakes, and more. We can attest that the right kitchen gear can get dinner on the table faster and make cooking safer and easier. The best thing we’ve discovered? Equipment doesn’t have to be ridiculously expensive. Here are [25 Wirecutter-tested kitchen picks]( under $100. When you buy through our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. [Learn more ›]( New picks [The best home-security system]( A security system can give you peace of mind by letting you keep an eye on your home, alerting you to intruders, and calling emergency services. After a new round of testing, we have a new top pick: the [Ring Alarm Pro](. The Ring Alarm Pro is the most comprehensive DIY home-security system we’ve tested. It’s easy to set up and use, and it can be customized with a large selection of compatible add-ons. And it features an optional, affordable monitoring plan. This is the only one of our picks that offers 24/7 monitoring and customer service. If you don’t need or want the Pro’s built-in Wi-Fi router, we also like the original [Ring Alarm](. Read more in [our guide to the best home-security system](. [More this week]( [An illustration of a smartphone under water next to a smart lock.]( [Vacation-proof your home]( Leaving town this summer? These smart gadgets can help you [prevent and manage emergencies]( when you’re away from home. [Several pairs of boxer briefs.]( [The best boxer briefs]( Wearing boxer briefs should feel like wearing nothing at all. [Our picks]( are supportive, comfortable, and breathable—no saggy elastics or itchy seams here. [An overhead shot of several mechanical keyboards on a desk.]( [Upgrade your keyboard]( [Mechanical keyboards]( are more durable and customizable than the one that came with your computer. Plus, the satisfying click-clack is worth the splurge, especially if you game, code, or work from home. [Cleaning supplies resting on top of a folded-over yoga mat.]( [How to clean a yoga mat]( After you’ve spent an hour sweating and stepping all over your mat, a quick wipedown might not be enough to keep it clean. Here’s [how to protect your skin]( from anything icky that’s hanging out long after your workout. [This week’s best deals]( [The OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder.]( Rare deal [OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder]( [Deal price: $70]( | Street price: $100 Coffee experts all agree that a good burr grinder is the single most important tool for making a rich, smooth brew. The OXO is our favorite budget-friendly option—most models in this price range don’t offer this level of consistent grind quality. It also comes with nice bonus features, like a timer and a large, removable hopper. We think the OXO is perfect for folks who drink mostly drip or French press coffee. [Buy now from Amazon]( [The Ego Power+ Self-Propelled Mower LM2102SP.]( [Ego Power+ Self-Propelled Mower LM2102SP]( [Deal price: $500]( | Street price: $550 Get your lawn in crisp, polished shape with our runner-up lawnmower pick. The Ego Power is best for anyone seeking a more basic, self-propelled cordless mower. Like our top pick, this model has an impressively long run time and short charge time. The cordless design makes it super-convenient to use, and its single blade does a fine job of cutting grass and mulching. [Buy now from Lowe’s]( [The Shark Genius Pocket Mop System (S6002).]( new low [Shark Genius Pocket Mop System (S6002)]( [Deal price: $69]( | Street price: $120 Steam mops are good for cleaning glazed tiles, sealed granite, and most other sealed stone floors. If you have a large floor that requires multiple pads to get it sparkling, the Shark Genius might be worth the splurge. The hands-free design makes switching and replacing pads faster, cleaner, and safer—especially important when the mop is hot. The Shark Genius is a decent cleaner wrapped up in a light, flexible, easy-to-use package. [Buy now from Walmart]( [View email in browser]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for Wirecutter’s Newsletter. Getting too many emails from us? To stop receiving these, [unsubscribe here](. 
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