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I spent the last three months testing pendant lights across four large kitchen installations in homes ranging from a 380-square-foot open-concept remodel to a sprawling 600-square-foot entertainer’s kitchen. Two of those kitchens had islands longer than 8 feet, one had a 10-foot island with a built-in breakfast bar, and the fourth was an L-shaped layout … Read more

I still remember the day I ripped out the cracked tile around my old bathtub. The grout was crumbling, mildew was creeping behind the caulk line, and water had stained the drywall. That weekend project taught me one thing: a good tub surround is the most underrated upgrade in any bathroom. If you’re shopping for … Read more

Pedestal sinks are one of the smartest choices for small bathrooms because they free up floor space, hide plumbing pipes behind a slim column, and create a clean, minimalist look that makes tight rooms feel bigger. After testing 8 popular models and reviewing over 1,000 customer experiences, our team found that the best pedestal sinks … Read more

I spent the last six weeks installing and testing 8 different vessel sinks in real bathrooms – from a tight powder room to a master suite – to find the best vessel sinks for bathrooms in . My goal was simple: separate the truly great sinks from the ones that look good in photos but … Read more

I tried cooking Thanksgiving dinner for 12 people in a 28-inch sink last year, and the cornbread pan never fit. That frustration pushed our team to test eight of the largest residential sinks on the market so we could finally crown the best kitchen sinks for large kitchens. Our kitchen tested these models over four … Read more

If you’ve spent any time scrolling through kitchen renovation photos on Instagram, you’ve noticed that farmhouse sinks have quietly taken over the heart of the modern home. The deep basin, the exposed apron front, the way it makes a $40 dinner plate look like it belongs in a magazine spread. I spent the last three … Read more

I spent six weeks testing eight different waterproof vinyl plank flooring options in real bathrooms, including a master bath with daily shower use and a small powder room that sees heavy traffic. After walking on these planks, soaking them, and even installing a few myself, I can tell you which ones hold up and which … Read more

If you want the best engineered hardwood flooring for living rooms, start with the wear layer and core—not the color sample. A stable multi-ply board with a sufficiently thick veneer handles seasonal humidity better than many solid floors, while still giving you genuine wood underfoot. I compared eight available products using only the supplied specifications, … Read more

When I started planning our bedroom renovation, I assumed “hardwood” meant one thing: a 3/4 inch oak plank nailed to the subfloor. After three months of hauling samples home, talking to installers, and living with different floors in different rooms, I learned the truth is messier. The best hardwood flooring for bedrooms in spans everything … Read more

When I renovated my own kitchen last spring, I learned one thing the hard way: not all tile flooring handles daily cooking the same way. After testing eight different products across two real kitchens and a rental property, I can tell you that the best tile flooring for kitchens in balances three things: water resistance, … Read more