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Save or splurge: The kitchen

To get the most for your money, you need to know two things: when the good stuff is worth paying extra for and when the economy choice is plenty good enough.

By Money Magazine's Andrea Bartz, Ismat Sarah Mangla, Noah Rothbaum and Wilson Rothman

InSinkErator<br>3/4HP Evolution Compact | $170

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Garbage disposal

InSinkErator
3/4HP Evolution Compact | $170

Save or spend: Save

There's little difference between high- and low-end disposals, says plumber Ed Del Grande, host of several fix-it shows on the DIY Network.

The reason: Many are made by InSinkErator, even if sold under different brands. Get at least a one-half-horsepower motor, which will grind even chicken bones.

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