I’ve spent the last three months testing 15 of the best outdoor dining tables on my own patio, in coastal humidity, freezing rain, and 95-degree sun. I assembled each one … Read more

After three months of hands-on testing, comparing jet pressure, fill cycles, and noise levels in our own renovation project, I can tell you the best whirlpool tubs are nothing like … Read more

Good deck lighting changes everything about how you use your outdoor space after dark. I spent the last several weeks testing, comparing, and researching the best deck lighting options on … Read more

I have installed and tested farmhouse sinks in my own kitchen remodels over the past 10 years, and I can tell you this category has changed dramatically. What used to … Read more

I spent the last three months living with 12 different pull down kitchen faucets across my own kitchen and two test kitchens in our home renovation lab. I washed dishes, … Read more

After testing 13 patio umbrellas through three summers of brutal Texas sun, surprise hailstorms, and one too many neighborly gatherings that ran past midnight, I have very strong opinions about … Read more

I spent the last three months testing 10 of the most popular touchless kitchen faucets in my own kitchen. I washed dishes, filled pasta pots, rinsed raw chicken, and yes, … Read more

Falls in the bathroom are one of the most dangerous hazards facing older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 235,000 people over 15 visit emergency … Read more

I spent the last three months testing the best shower doors on the market, and the difference between a premium frameless door and a budget framed model is honestly night … Read more

I spent the last 90 days testing kitchen faucets in my own home and in two rental properties I manage. After installing, removing, and living with 8 different models ranging … Read more

Heating a home without natural gas used to mean relying on expensive propane deliveries or noisy oil furnaces. Today, the best electric furnaces offer a clean, quiet, and surprisingly affordable … Read more

I spent the last three months living with 15 different outdoor sectionals on my patio. Some held up to heavy summer storms, others faded in six weeks, and a few … Read more

Finding the right wall lighting can completely change how a room feels, and after spending the past three months testing sconces in my own home and studio, I narrowed down … Read more

I have spent the last 3 months sitting in more Adirondack chairs than I care to admit. I tested 12 different models on my back deck, by the pool, and … Read more

I spent the better part of three weeks testing track lighting kits in my own kitchen, hallway, and a small photography corner at home. After swapping out twelve different fixtures, … Read more