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That garlic press practically pays for itself.

I have been writing for the BuzzFeed Shopping team since 2020, with an emphasis on home goods, kitchen gadgets and must-have Amazon products, but when she's not writing, you'll find her eating cheese and watching reality television, though not necessarily at the same time.

Promising review: "These bowls are so versatile. Use them for mixing or for food storage. All bowls and tops fit within the largest bowl, which is a brilliant, space-saving design. Highly recommend them." —Joan

Promising review: “I really like this cutting board, especially for meats that have lots of juice. This board has a routed-out area around the entire top, which prevents the liquid from spilling all over your counter. The wood is really good for cutting and chopping, too. Simple to season/oil up and keep it in good condition; also easy to wash and dry.” —anonymous reviewer

Promising review: “A superb knife, love it. And the price … so affordable. I will definitely look at the other knives you have. Value for money rating = off the charts!” —Dave

Promising review: “We love these carts. We have two in the pantry, two in the utility closet, and one in the office with craft supplies. Easy to move around and lots of storage.” —Karen

Price: $39.99 (available in five colors)

Promising review: “This is so handy! It allows you to easily use space that would otherwise be dead. I use them in the pantry for extra snacks and baggies, and in the cabinets to hold the kids' plates and such.” —Haley

Promising review: “Very strong magnets, will definitely hold your knife in position. I got seven knives on it easily enough, and of course, left more space in the cutlery drawer!!” —Dave

Promising review: “Finally, I am able to wash all my leafy green vegetables as prep for my next day lunch. During the past few months, I have tried many times to prep my salad, but the leafy green vegetables always end up being soggy and blah because I could never get them to dry properly. I finally decided to get another kitchen gadget, and it works wonders. Now I can finally wash and enjoy a wonderful crispy salad.” —Karla

Promising review: “Really pleased with these. They hold a number of plates in place and can be easily adjusted to different sizes. And they don’t take up much extra space. Very solid.” —anonymous reviewer

Promising review: “This is a great counter surface, easy to keep clean, and we were able to cut it to size beautifully. I highly recommend it.” —Alyson

Price: $129+ (available in two sizes and three finishes)

Promising review: “This is the holy grail of all garlic presses. I bought this same press about 12 years ago and the only reason I had to replace it was due to wear and tear. I've tried to replace this press with other brands and none have come close. I love it so much I bought two just in case I can't find it in another 12 years.” —Ashley

Promising review: “I've had this colander for years. It continues to perform well and look good doing it! I use it for straining, of course, but also to store washed grapes in the fridge as a sort of berry bowl. It's cute and functional. Would buy again.” —Caroline

Promising review: “Love this minimal spoon rest for our kitchen. It's incredibly easy to clean, keeps any liquid inside, and is easy to put away. I do wish it came in other colors, but this one is beautiful too.” —Amy

Promising review: “These are my favorite Ikea kitchen towels. Light weight, quick dry, no lint. And perfect for covering bread dough while it rises!” —Cat

Promising review: “This is an awesome bowl. It's a great size for everything from serving chips at a party to mixing up a big batch of cookies. Love that it's just stainless steel and can be tossed in the dishwasher.” —Alyssa

This set includes four knives, four spoons, four forks, four salad forks, and four teaspoons.

Promising review: “These utensils are really simple, but they're very sturdy. What I like the most is that the flatware isn't polished, so it won't scuff away into a brushed finish after a year.” —Jerry

Promising review: “You can't beat the price for this frother. I use it every single day and it is quick and does a great job.” —Lisa

This set includes a 13-inch spoon, an 11-inch ladle, a 13-inch turner, and a 13-inch spaghetti server.

Promising review: “These are made of very substantial material, and the pieces are big enough to use in very large pots. They are not made of flimsy thin metal that the low price would've otherwise suggested. Another great Ikea find!” —anonymous reviewer

Promising review: “I really like that this scooper has a longer handle. It makes it easier to scoop ice cream that's too frozen solid. This is a great product at a very reasonable price.” —anonymous reviewer

Promising review: “Love my Hultarp rods that I put up in my kitchen. I have one with a basket for my coffee station and one for my kitchen utensils. They are sleek and keep things neat and off my countertop. Also, all the components used are very reasonably priced.” —Jeanine

Price: $10+ (available in two sizes and three finishes)

Promising review: “I have these for holding mugs to hang from a matching bar, and it looks so good. It's like a centerpiece of the kitchen.” —Alyssa

Price: $2+ for a pack of five (available in three finishes)

Promising review: “I love that it has a cover that stays in place in the drawer so that my fingers don't get microplaned reaching in. It works as good or better than the microplane I have had for decades but that is bigger and exposed.” —Andrea

Promising review: “Delighted with this tin, as it's perfect for spaghetti/pasta storing. Great product, Would buy again.” —anonymous reviewer

Promising review: “The stopper is tight. It’s convenient to have avocado oil for cooking without having to get the big bottle from the cabinet. It pours very nicely. Will get another couple for balsamic oil and vinegar.” —Gizelle

This set includes a base to hold your produce in place, an apple slicer and corer, a citrus fruit cutter, and a cutter that can slice into any fruit with a diameter of 11 centimeters or fewer. 

Promising review: “Fruit cutter works great! I love that it comes with three different cutters and a base to cut the fruit.” —Monica

Promising review: “Love this spoon. It’s sturdy and long enough to use like a spatula for browning meat and also effective enough to scoop the chili. Flexible enough to serve lasagna too.” —Lisa

Promising review: “Due to my small hands and lack of grip, I have been in search of the perfect tool to help with jars, pop bottles, etc. And THIS TOOL is it!!! It has opened stubborn spaghetti sauce jars, pop bottle lids, and sticky jars of honey!” —Amanda

Promising review: “Helps organize the clutter I had on my kitchen countertop. I now put my cooking oil, and spices on the bottom rack. At the top I can store my foil and parchment paper rolls. It also holds my folded tea towels. It was very easy to build.” —Royale

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