Popular Mechanics - USA (2020-05)

BEST WATER FILTER

PITCHER

PUR 11-Cup

Ultimate Pitcher

Compatible with PUR’s

basic and lead-reducing fil-

ters, this 11-cup pitcher is

slim, comfortable, and user-

friendly, with an LED light

to indicate filter status.

While the basic filter takes

only about six minutes to

reduce copper, mercury,

chlorine, and more pollut-

ants from one reservoir,

the lead filter requires up to

30 minutes, but is rated to

eliminate 99% of lead from

your water. $35

BEST GARBAGE DISPOSAL

InSinkerator

Evolution Compact

The InSinkerator Evo-

lution Compact with ¾

horsepower can grind up

everything from chicken

bones to corn cobs—and

do so quietly. The electric

motor is covered with

sound protection, its inter-

nal grind components are

all stainless steel, and its

discharge pipe is isolated

by a rubber gasket to

reduce vibration transfer.

The unit can be hardwired

or plugged in and comes

with a standard Quick-Lock

mount. $219

Every proficient home cook needs a quality cast-iron

skillet to make their kitchen complete. The small

Stargazer brand ranked at the top of our testing, with

impressive performance and balanced ergonomics. In

the modern market of gritty black cast iron, Stargaz-

er’s design stands out like a beacon with its smooth

bronze seasoned surface, unique rolled rim, stay-cool

handle, and huge helper handle.^ $95-$130

BEST CAST-

IRON SKILLET

Stargazer
Cast Iron

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