Once you have an idea of which appliances, pots, pans, and utensils are essential in your Kitchen, the next step is to take inventory. Not only do you need to see what you have, but you should also assess the condition it is in.
This step may seem unnecessary at first glance. However, if you take inventory you will potentially save money. This is because a lot of people waste energy purchasing things they may already have. People buy things and then forget about them almost constantly. After going through your things you may realize you don’t need as much as you thought. This means that you will save money. Here are some tips:
 Make a list of exactly what you have.
 Compare that to your list to determine what you need.
 Also determine if any of your items are old and need to be replaced.
If you do those three things, it will give you an idea of exactly what you need to buy.
Make Calculated Purchases
When people go out to buy kitchen equipment, they often find themselves at the store in a state of confusion. Even something that seems so simple as buying a saucepan can get complicated quickly. You have a choice as to what material the pan is made of, the grip, the size, and the brand.
Most people make their purchases based on certain criteria, such as price. Or, they’ll talk to the sales staff and make a decision based on their recommendation. While these methods certainly represent great reasons to buy something, it does not reveal the true picture
The kitchen is one of the most used rooms in the house. And in a lot of households, the kitchen and the various appliances and cooking supplies are used multiple times a day. This means that if you purchase the wrong equipment, or things that are not built to last, then you could end up replacing it within just a few months. That is why buying the least expensive kitchen equipment in the market is not always a good idea. You end up spending more in the long run because you need to replace it often.
So, as you shop for kitchen items, remember that the least expensive product may not suit your needs. You need to be able to make calculated purchases and find a balance between reasonably priced items and those that are built to last.
Gather Information
An easy way to help you make calculated purchases is to gather product information. There are several ways you can do this.
 Gather information and product specs from the manufacture. Visit their website or look on the box.
 Ask others what their favorite kitchen appliances and utensils are. Talk with your friends and family members and you can also find the information online.
 Read product reviews. You can find them online and in consumer magazines. There are a lot of people out there who take the time to review the various kitchen tools and appliances and share their findings with others.
 Attend product demonstrations and test out the products on your own. That way, you can see first hand how a product functions.
 Which products do professional chefs use? They are committed to finding equipment that will last. This is information will be important for those items that you use often.
Once you find the information, you can make educated decisions about what you would like to buy. This step may not seem as if it is directly related to making money. However, if you make calculated purchases and gather as much information as you can, you will not waste money by purchasing things that are unnecessary.
Plus, if you go to a store and already have knowledge about what you want to buy, this will help you converse with the sales staff in an educated manner. If you are torn between several products, they can actually help you make a decision. If you were to arrive at the store without knowing what to buy, the chances of you ending up with something you don’t like or don’t need is an easy way to waste money.