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When I moved into my first home last spring, the front door lock was the first thing I swapped out. The previous owner’s deadbolt felt loose, the knob rattled, and rekeying required a locksmith visit at $180. I spent the next three weekends testing replacements, which is how our team ended up benchmarking 30+ front … Read more

When our team set out to find the best garbage disposals for , we tested eight models side-by-side over six weeks. We ground raw chicken bones, vegetable peels, coffee grounds, and fibrous scraps. We measured noise with a decibel meter. We counted jams. By the end, one model stood out as our top pick for … Read more

Looking for the best laundry sinks in ? I spent the last 90 days testing 8 utility sinks in real laundry rooms, garages, and mudrooms. After soaking paint brushes, washing golden retrievers, and hand-washing delicates, I found real winners at every price point. A dedicated laundry sink extends the life of your clothes, gives you … Read more

I have been replacing and testing utility sinks for over a decade, and I can tell you the right sink changes how a laundry room, garage, or basement functions day to day. The best utility sinks handle muddy boots, paint-stained brushes, dog baths, and soaking laundry without cracking, warping, or staining after a few months. … Read more

I have spent more weekends than I care to admit swapping out builder-grade faucets, and after my last kitchen-and-bath overhaul, I decided to test the most talked-about models on the market. This is my hands-on guide to the best bathroom sink faucets you can buy in , based on real installation, daily use, and a … Read more

Our team spent 90 days installing and testing 8 of the most popular shower faucets on the market to find out which ones actually hold up to daily use. We tracked water temperature consistency, ease of installation, finish durability, and cartridge longevity across brands ranging from budget to premium. The best shower faucets combine reliable … Read more

If you’ve ever tried to wash your hands while holding a fistful of raw chicken, you already understand why touchless kitchen faucets have moved from restaurant kitchens to home kitchens. They turn on when you wave, shut off when you leave, and keep raw poultry juice off the handle you’ve spent the morning scrubbing clean. … Read more

I spent 90 days installing and living with 10 of the best bathroom faucets on the market, and the differences between them surprised me. The Moen Karis brushed nickel model I tested in our master bath still looks brand new after three months of constant use. Meanwhile, the budget Hurran brushed gold centerset installed in … Read more

After 90 days of hands-on testing in two busy kitchens, our team put 8 of the best kitchen faucets through daily chores, cooking marathons, and the occasional paint-splatter incident. We tracked water pressure, spray power, finish durability, and how each faucet held up after weeks of hard use. What we found surprised us. The most … Read more

I spent the last 90 days swapping dimmers in three different homes to find the best dimmer switches worth your money. From a 1920s bungalow with no neutral wire to a fully loaded smart home setup, I installed, wired, and lived with each of these dimmers for weeks at a time. Most “best of” lists … Read more