Buying Guides & Articles:Mixers

Stand mixers are more expensive and take up more space, but a good one can save you a lot of muscle power. A heavy, powerful stand mixer can knead even two loaves' worth... Read more

Match the machine to the way you prepare foods. You might find you need more than one. Which food-prep appliance best suits your style and the foods you prepare? Hand... Read more

Black & Decker, Hamilton Beach, and Sunbeam are the dominant brands among hand mixers. KitchenAid owns about half the stand-mixer market; Hamilton Beach and Sunbeam are... Read more

Just about any stand or hand mixer will do for simple chores. Hand mixers cost less but don't do as well at heavy-duty tasks such as mixing dough. A few models we tested... Read more

Black & Decker, Hamilton Beach, and Sunbeam are the dominant brands among hand mixers. KitchenAid owns about half the stand-mixer market; Hamilton Beach and Sunbeam are... Read more

Match the machine to the way you prepare foods. But you may find you need more than one. Which food-prep appliance best suits your style and the foods you prepare? Hand... Read more

Match the machine to the way you prepare foods. You might find you need more than one. Which food-prep appliance best suits your style and the foods you prepare? Hand... Read more

Stand mixers are versatile when it comes to kitchen appliances. They are expensive, though, so make sure you take care to protect your investment. Follow these simple... Read more

A standing mixer can beat dough smooth without stopping for a rest, and leave your hands free to boot. Its powerful motor, rated from 325 to 650 watts, can do twice the... Read more

Look for the heavy-duty models that can handle many more ingredients while performing the heaviest tasks like kneading dough. A heavy-duty mixer will come equipped with... Read more