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3 BEDS | 3 BATHS | 1,632 SQ FT | $1,798,000

KATIE MCLAREN |760.899.0075 | DRE #01459225 49143 TIDEWATER DRIVE, INDIO

SANDRA QUINN | 760.284.2522 | DRE #01391280 445 E AVENIDA HOKONA, PALM SPRINGS

OFFICE/RETAIL BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN 8 Units| 3,755 Sq. Ft. |$2,900,000 SANDRA QUINN | 760.861.150 | DRE #01391280 SCOTT TIMBERLAKE| 760.333.7578 | DRE #01257645 201 N INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, PALM SPRINGS

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THE MCCLATCHY ESTATE IN RANCHO MIRAGE 6 BEDS | 7 BATHS | 5,430 SQ FT | $3,500,000

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SHAWN ANDERSON | 760.831.3355 | DRE #2048488 73121 SANTA ROSA WAY, PALM DESERT

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Bennion Deville Homes Takes Care of its REALTORS®

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ennion Deville Homes proudly announces it now offers its agents access to health and financial benefits, including guaranteed group medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance policies, tax and retirement planning, and more. The company made this groundbreaking announcement at a recent all-agent meeting at beautiful Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage.

The benefits are available to active Bennion Deville Homes agents through Dergalis Associates, a national brokerage that works with leaders in the real estate industry to provide health and financial products to real estate professionals.

Bennion Deville Homes C.E.O Bob Deville (left) and General Manager Chris Anderson (right) with Dergalis Associates President Alex Dergalis (center) during the company’s benefits announcement.

States Bob Deville, C.E.O. of Bennion Deville Homes, “We are proud to be able to deliver this unparalleled benefit to our agents. The offering and available options are unlike any other agent benefits program in the industry. It is an honor to make Bennion Deville Homes one of the first companies in the HomeServices of America network to roll out this program. It is another example of why our alignment with HomeServices of America strengthens everyone involved.”

Continues Deville, “Our agents work hard every day to help their clients achieve their real estate goals, often at the cost of tending to their own affairs. As independent contractors, there are many activities associated with operating an individual practice that fall on agents to handle. This includes obtaining health insurance and the handling of finances, such as setting aside money for taxes, planning for retirement, and more. These extra duties add to the daily life of an already stressful industry. Offering this suite of guaranteed health insurance, life insurance, and financial products, ensures that our agents no longer need to worry whether they, and their families, are taken care of.”

About Bennion Deville Homes Founded in Palm Spring in 2001 by veteran real estate professionals Bob Bennion and Bob Deville, Bennion Deville Homes serves home buyers and sellers throughout Southern California.

Bennion Deville Homes, the #1 real estate brokerage in the Coachella Valley, is a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate.

HomeServices is the nation’s largest real estate company based on closed transactions, strengthening Bennion Deville Homes’ standing as a top brokerage on the local, regional, and national stages.

Bennion Deville Homes agents serve in the primary markets of the Greater Palm Springs Area (Coachella Valley) and surrounding mountain communities of Riverside County. Coachella Valley offices include locations in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, and La Quinta. Bennion Deville Homes also has offices in Garner Valley in Riverside County.

The Bennion Deville Homes LUXE Collection is an exclusive luxury home marketing program created to position premium properties in front of luxury homebuyers from around the world. The LUXE Collection and its esteemed group of LUXE Directors represent the finest luxury homes in the Coachella Valley, thanks in part to exclusive partnerships with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio®.

These key affiliations create a strong presence in print and online platforms to help high-end properties gain key exposure to an affluent international client base.

Visit our website, BDHomes.com, for the location of the Bennion Deville Homes office nearest you. Follow us on major social media platforms @BDHSoCal for the latest local and national real estate and lifestyle news. We will unlock possibilities for you.

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OPEN: Sat 3:00pm-5:00pm

3BD/3BA Skyborne 11744 Evening Sky Drive $448,000 Steven Amador 310-867-3528 Sat 12-3

Biltmore Colony 810 E. Palm Canyon Drive #203 Randy Heyl 310-497-7983 Sat 11-2/Sun 1-4

3BD/3BA Los Compadres 3112 E. San Martin Circle $1,295,000 David Goldberg 760-668-4558 Fri 11-3/Sat 12-4/Sun 12-3 3BD/3BA Villas at Movie Colony 550 N. Indian Canyon Drive $1,387,000 Doug McCourt 760-641-6567 Sat/Sun 12-3

Tuscany, Rancho Mirage 244 Via Padua • $774,900 • 4BD/3BA • 2434 SF • Upgrades • Reduced Wendy Justus • 760-880-4588

OPEN: Sat 12:00pm-2:00pm/Sun 1:00pm-3:00pm

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The Springs Country Club, Rancho Mirage 7 Seton Court • $1,175,000 • 3BD/3BA • Remodeled, Golf Course Views!

Sat: Denise Chlouber 760-774-7003 • Sun: Leslee Effler 714-222-0199 Los Compadres, Palm Springs 3112 E. San Martin Circle • $1,295,000 • 3BD/3BA • 2050 SF David Goldberg • 760-668-4558

2BD/4BA Indian Wells Country Club 77875 Seminole Road $1,200,000 Sharon Rogers 760-409-0637 Fri 9-12/Sat 12-3

OPEN: Sat 12:00pm-2:00pm

• RANCHO MIRAGE • Blue Skies 70260 Highway 111 #55 John K. Miller 760-771-7538 Sat/Sun 10-1 Del Webb Rancho Mirage 13 Moscato Tony Niemela 760-537-5144 Sat/Sun 11-2 OPEN: Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm

Sun City Palm Desert 38568 Bent Palm Gayle Pietras 760-636-8527 Sun 12-2 Kaufman Broad 37761 Emerson Drive Mark Pariser 760-413-6595 Sat 11-2 Sun City Palm Desert 78149 Kistler Gayle Pietras 760-636-8527 Sat/Sun 12:30-3 Sun City Palm Desert 34743 Blake Drive Gayle Pietras 760-636-8527 Sat 12-2:30 Desert Mirage 38751 Desert Mirage Drive DW & Associates 760-776-7070 Sat 11-2 Indian Ridge 141 Rain Bird Circle DW & Associates 760-776-7070 Sat 1-3 Indian Ridge 931 Deer Haven Circle DW & Associates 760-776-7070 Sat 1-3

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The Springs Country Club, Rancho Mirage 51 Dartmouth Drive • $1,435,000 • 3BD/3BA • Price Reduction Sat: Leslee Effler 714-222-0199 • Sun: Denise Chlouber 760-774-7003

2BD/1BA $179,000 2BD/3BA $1,044,000

2BD/2BA $575,000 2BD/2BA $615,000 4BD/3BA $715,000 3BD/2.5BA $849,000 4BD/4BA $899,000 3BD/3.5BA $919,000 5BD/5.5BA $2,450,000

OPEN: Sat 12:00pm-2:00pm/Sun 1:00pm-3:00pm

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Villas at Movie Colony, Palm Springs 550 N. Indian Canyon Dr. • $1,387,000 • 3BD/3BA • 2330 SF • Pool/Spa • Views Doug McCourt • 760-641-6567

6 Clancy Lane South Sat 12-3

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• PALM SPRINGS • 2BD/2BA $537,900

4BD/4BA Clancy Lane South $2,500,000 David Banks 760-408-9000

• LA QUINTA • 2BD/2BA $629,000 2BD/2BA $639,000 3BD/4BA $1,395,000

Trilogy La Quinta 81761 Ulrich Drive Abigail Miller 760-238-6402 Sat/Sun 12-3 Trilogy La Quinta 61655 Toro Canyon Way Mark Miller 442-234-3325 Sat/Sun 12-3 Rancho La Quinta C.C. 49380 Mission Drive W. Jonathan Brandt 714-493-1182 Sun 11-1

• INDIO • The Springs Country Club, Rancho Mirage 38 Mount Holyoke • $1,775,000 • 3BD/3BA • Newly remodeled, New pool The Encore Premier Group • Brendan Rome 323-868-7890

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Sun City Shadow Hills, Indio 80098 Avenida Linda Vista • $438,000 • 2BD/2BA/Den • NEW PRICE Bonnie Steele • 760-219-1450 Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage 426 Forest Hills Drive • $540,000 • 2BD/2BA • 1535 SF • Updated Christina Cook • 760-219-0021

Clancy Lane South, Rancho Mirage 6 Clancy Lane South • $2,500,000 • 4BD/4BA • 4262 SF • Coveted Community David Banks • 760-408-9000

2BD/2BA Sun City Palm Desert $575,000 Gayle Pietras 760-636-8527

38568 Bent Palm Sun 12-2

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THE DESERT LIFESTYLE SPECIALISTS

LA QUINTA

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11am - 3pm 79321 Four Paths • $2,175,000 • 6BD/5BA • 4875 SF Rick Parnell • 360.280.4178 11am - 3pm 57198 Medinah • $980,000 • 3BD/3BA • 2205 SF Linda Olsen • 760.485.6889

$824,980 • 3BD/4BA, 1,983 SF 80268 Redstone

$980,000 • 3BD/3BA, 2,205 SF 57198 Medinah

$523,000 • 2BD/2BA, 1,330 SF 55008 Shoal

Becky King 714 814 8101

Linda Olsen 760 485 6889

Gregg Gard 310 592 8200

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11am - 3pm 55008 Shoal Creek • $523,000 • 2BD/2BA • 1300 SF Gregg Gard • 310.592.8200 11am - 3pm 80400 Riviera • $1,995,000 • 4BD/5BA • 3524 SF Gregg Gard • 310.592.8200 12pm - 3pm 55066 Shoal Creek • $599,000 • 2BD/2BA • 1330 SF Barbara Klein • 760.392.1523 12pm - 3pm 41931 Preston Trail • $429,000 • 2BD/2BA • 1200 SF Molly Kazmer • 760.409.0858 12pm - 4pm 81428 Merv Griffin • $2,395,000 • 4BD/5BA • 4150 SF Kevin Prosser • 760.397.3222

$599,000 • 2BD/2BA, 1,330 SF 55066 Shoal

$419,000 • 2BD/2BA, 1,091 SF 41931 Preston

$1,225,000 • 3BD/4BA, 2,601 SF

Barbara Klein 760 392 1523

Molly Kazmer 760 409 0858

Kathleen Galigher 760 567 7822

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11am - 3pm 79321 Four Paths • $2,175,000 • 6BD/5BA • 4875 SF Rick Parnell • 360.280.4178 11am - 3pm 55008 Shoal Creek • $523,000 • 2BD/2BA • 1300 SF Gregg Gard • 310.592.8200 11am - 3pm 80400 Riviera • $1,995,000 • 4BD/5BA • 3524 SF Gregg Gard • 310.592.8200

$1,349,000 • 3BD/4BA, 2,353 SF 56185 Riviera

$2,395,000 • 4BD/5BA, 4,154 SF 81428 Merv Griffin

$1,750,000 • 4BD/6BA, 3,676 SF 50649 Cereza

Paul Harris 760 835 8731

Kevin Prosser 760 397 3222

Trish Moreland 775 530 6908

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1pm - 4pm 78695 Castle Pines • $1,225,000 • 3BD/4BA • 2601 SF Kathleen Galigher • 760.567.7822 11am - 2pm 56185 Riviera • $1,349,000 • 3BD/4BA • 2353 SF Paul Harris • 760.835.8731 12pm - 3pm 81428 Merv Griffin • $2,395,000 • 4BD/5BA • 4150 SF Kevin Prosser • 760.397.3222

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Execute your next turkey or chicken with these top roasting pans, hand-picked by experts at Reviewed.com.

Viking’s Culinary 3-Ply stainless steel pan has high-quality, inverted handles that distribute weight and allow it to slide into the oven with ease. $99.99 at Walmart.

The best roasting pans for hearty fall recipes

An all-around great option, the Anolon Tri-Ply’s only shortcoming is a channel in the bottom that makes it a little tough to whisk gravies. $173.95 at amazon.com.

Anolon Advanced Home Roaster’s nonstick surface makes clean-up a breeze. It weighs just 4 pounds and comes in a set that includes a turkey lifter, bulb baster and injector. $79.99 at anolon.com.

The All-Clad stainless steel large roaster with a nonstick rack is a quality roasting pan. Its tri-ply stainless construction shows, both in heft and performance. $178.95 at amazon.com.

The Five Two Essential roasting pan and rack is thoughtfully designed (it has a 360-degree pouring rim, for example) and is more lightweight than most stainless steel models. $125 at food52.com.

Carbon steel construction makes Circulon’s affordable nonstick roasting pan and rack lightweight and easy to clean. The rack stays in place rather well, too. $42.99 at amazon.com.

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Don’t kick your mums to the curb just yet Jessica Damiano ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs of autumn are most apparent in colder climates, where fall foliage sets the landscape ablaze. But regardless of your location, chances are there’s one familiar seasonal sight each year: potted chrysanthemums perched on porches, hanging in baskets, temporarily planted into borders.

And soon, they get kicked to the curb with decaying jack-o’-lanterns.

Curious and frankly disturbed about the ritual carnage, I asked a few of my Long Island, New York, neighbors why they discard their mums. The universal response? They believed them to be annuals.

Garden chrysanthemums are actually perennials, hardy in horticultural zones 5-9. That means they can survive winter in roughly half of U.S. states. It’s true, the plants can’t withstand the deep freezes experienced in parts of New England and the northern and central portions of the Northwest and West.

Nor can they handle the blazing summer heat in the southern half of Florida, south Texas, and part of Southern California into western Arizona.

But that leaves roughly half the country primed for growing mums in their gardens.

There are, indeed, annual chrysanthemums, but they are primarily used in the florist trade or sold as potted gift plants, typically in stores like supermarkets, as opposed to nurseries. Still, check the plant tag to know what you’re getting. The garden-variety perennials will be labeled chrysanthemum morifolium; annuals belong to the chrysanthemum multicaule species.

No plant tag? Check the foliage: Perennial mums have broad, deeply toothed leaves; annuals have narrow and less-notched foliage.

Native to China, perennial chrysanthemums are available in shades of orange, red, rust, pink, purple, yellow, cream and white. Most grow to 1 to 3 feet tall and wide, reaching their mature sizes in about three years. In frost-free zones, they provide a second bloom in spring.

Consider using the plants alongside sedums, asters and goldenrods for a colorful seasonal display in the center of your garden bed.

Perennial chrysanthemums will come back year after year. AP

Plant mums in well-draining soil as early in the season as possible. Spring would be ideal if you could find them at the garden center, but that’s not the case in many parts of the country. Although I’ve succeeded with fall plantings, you might not if temperatures dip below freezing within six to eight weeks of planting. If you’re not willing to gamble, enjoy the show until your plants go dormant, then stash the pots in an unheated garage or cellar over winter. Water them occasionally – very lightly – then plant them in spring after the danger of frost has passed.

Regardless of timing, incorporate compost into the soil to improve drainage, and set the plant into the ground at the same depth as it was growing in its container.

Allow sufficient space between plants to prevent crowding, which can lead to mold, mildew and fungal diseases. If plants become overgrown, di-

vide them in spring, just after new growth appears. It’s a great way to make free plants.

Mums thrive best in full sun with consistently moist soil, and will benefit from regular fertilizer applications, as they are heavy feeders.

Spread 2-3 inches of mulch around the plants to help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Add another inch or two after the ground has frozen to protect roots from the freeze-thaw cycles of winter.

Allow dormant plants to stand in the garden over the winter; the aboveground plant matter, although dry, will help to further insulate roots. Cut them back in spring after new growth emerges.

Starting in their third year, prune back one-third of the plants’ growth three times per season: at the beginning and middle of June and again during – but no later than – the first week of July.

Don’t worry about removing flower buds; the practice will stimulate the production of more blooms and create fuller, bushier plants.

If chrysanthemums aren’t hardy in your zone, you can still partake in the festivities. Potted mums don’t do well in the heat, so avoid temptation when you see them for sale in late summer. They’ll survive better – and longer – if you wait until temperatures cool.

When overnight frost is predicted north of zone 5, move pots into a well-lit, cool location indoors. Water deeply when the soil dries out, but don’t let it remain dry for too long. The plants won’t necessarily thrive, but they should remain alive until spring, when you can bring them back outdoors.

In the deep South, follow the same procedure when spring or summer temperatures rise into the 80s, and care for plants indoors until things cool down in autumn.

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When Daylight Saving Time ends, change smoke alarm batteries Felicity Warner Reviewed.com USA TODAY NETWORK

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is coming to an end on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 a.m.As we set our clocks back one hour, now is also the perfect time to adjust other household items such as your smoke detector.

The “Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries” campaign created by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) encourages homeowners to change their smoke detector batteries whenever they’re changing their clocks for DST, equating to twice a year.

Checking and changing your smoke detector batteries is easy to do – the hard part is actually remembering to do so, which is why this handy pairing with Daylight Saving Time is ideal. With DST right around the corner, here’s your friendly reminder to change those batteries, along with smoke detector tips and information to keep them properly maintained year-round.

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How to test your smoke detectors Smoke detectors with non-replaceable, 10-year batteries are designed to work for up to 10 years, according to the NFPA. Once you start hearing that dreaded “chirping” noise, signaling that the battery is low, you’ll need to replace the entire smoke detector promptly.

For smoke detectors that use any other type of batteries, they’ll most likely need a new battery at least once a year—and for those who may need a gentle reminder to check on your smoke detector’s batteries, using the beginning and end of Daylight Saving Time is a great way to remember.

When in doubt about when to change the batteries or what kind of batteries to use, the NFPA recommends following the alarm manufacturer’s instructions.

Smoke detector maintenance is key to protecting you and your family from a potential house fire. Regularly testing your smoke detectors ensures that the batteries and the alarm itself are all working correctly.

All smoke detectors in the home should be tested at least once a month – but don’t worry, it’s quick and easy to test them. Simply push the “test” button on the exterior alarm and wait for it to respond. If your detector is not responding, check the batteries to make sure they’re still good. If not, replace them as soon as possible. If this isn’t a battery issue, it may be time for a replacement.

To make sure you’re fully covered, you’ll need to check up on all of the

detectors in your home on a regular basis.

How to know when it’s time to retire your smoke detector No matter how well an appliance or tech gadget is working, it’ll have an expiration date. The same goes for smoke detectors, which the NFPA recommends replacing after 10 years regardless of their condition.

Along with this information, you can check your alarm’s expiration date, which makes it easier to know exactly when it’s been 10 years. You can find this by removing the smoke detector from the wall or ceiling and looking for the date on the back.

Our favorite combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector

While smoke detectors are known for alerting your family of a fire emergency, combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (CO) can do even more, keeping your family safe from dangerous CO exposure. Even more, a smart smoke and carbon monoxide detector can make protecting your family even easier with features like real-time notifications to your phone and voice alerts.

Out of all the smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors we put to the test, the Nest Protect Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm is our top choice. The fairly priced alarm uses a split-spectrum sensor to sense both smoldering and fast-burning fires. It also features intuitive features like push notifications, a night light option, and even a monthly self-test feature.

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When is the best time to buy new kitchen appliances? REVIEWED / BOSCH / SAMSUNG

When is the best time to buy new kitchen appliances?

Monica Petrucci Reviewed USA TODAY

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None of us want to think about it, but that dreaded moment—when your oven, dishwasher, or fridge inevitably stops working—is coming. Eventually, that old kitchen appliance that has been part of your house for years will run its course, and it'll be time to buy a replacement.

But at such immense costs, just the thought of shopping for major appliances can be daunting. So how can you save money on such a large expense?

And when is the best time of year to shop for kitchen appliances?

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Luckily, Reviewed's team of product testers and deal hunters literally do this for a living. We've spent countless hours ranking the best kitchen appliances on the market and discovering the best time to buy. So if you're thinking about making that investment soon, we're here to tell you when (and when not to) wait. We can also help you find the best places to buy in-stock appliances right now.

Editor's Note: We do not recommend ever buying large appliances from Amazon, no matter how low the cost.

Whether you shop at a big box store or a dedicated appliance store, you'll be grateful to avoid the myriad potential pitfalls of buying appliances from Amazon.

Refrigerators When it comes to finding the best fridge for you, you'll need to consider things like size, door type, smart features, and overall design. Make sure you do adequate research before buying to be sure you've balanced all your options to find the right pick to suit your home, lifestyle, and budget.

We've covered a lot of the latest models, and can confidently recommend the Bosch B36CD50SNS as our favorite French door pick, the Samsung RT18M6215SG as a top-freezer pick, and the LG LSXS26366S as a great side-byside option.

When it comes to sale season, our experts recommend May as a good time to buy a new refrigerator. That's typically when new models hit the stores—and last year's get discounted. Of course, major sales like Black Friday, Cyber

Monday, and Prime Day usually offer discounted rates on select fridges as well.

Can't afford to wait for the next major shopping holiday? Once you find your dream fridge, check the MSRP and compare the price at several major retailers (like Best Buy, Home Depot, and AJ Madison) to see if any are currently on sale.

Dishwashers Similar to fridge shopping, buying a new dishwasher requires some upfront research before you commit to that hefty purchase.

Consider what's important to you: Are you looking for the best affordable dishwasher? Are you desperate for a third rack? Or is dish drying your least See APPLIANCES, Page 13RE

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favorite chore?

There are an overwhelming number of options in today's market. But after testing almost 15,000 dirty dishes worth of dishwashers, we can help guide you through all of your burning questions.

(Spoiler alert: Our favorite dishwasher overall is the Bosch SHPM88Z75N for its superior stain removal, dish drying, and quiet capabilities.)

Once you have your eye on the dishwasher of your dreams, it might be worth waiting until September and October before pulling the trigger on a purchase. That's typically when new models of dishwashers start rolling out, and retailers offer older models at a cheaper price.

Ovens and Ranges Choosing the right upgraded oven or range for your kitchen may require even more research and planning than with other appliances.

First and foremost, you'll need to nar-

row your search depending on what fuel type is available in your kitchen (for example, switching between gas and electric will increase costs dramatically). Then come the decisions regarding size, finish, burner configuration, built-in features, and more.

Our ranking of the best ranges crowned the best gas, electric, dual fuel , and induction options to best suit your individual needs.

January is a popular time for new ovens and ranges to be released, so that rule of thumb for saving on older models also applies here. But these larger appliances also tend to go on sale during major shopping events like Memorial Day, Presidents' Day, and Black Friday, so keep your eye out for major markdowns throughout the year.

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