Jace Turner

If you’ve been searching for the best walk in showers for your bathroom remodel, you’re probably overwhelmed by the choices. I’ve spent the last three months comparing 8 different walk-in shower systems, doors, and conversion kits, and I want to share what I found. A walk-in shower is a bathroom fixture with a low or … Read more

Tired of rooms that never cool right, or that garage turned office that feels like a sauna every summer? I spent the last three months testing the best ductless mini split systems with my team, running eight models through real-world conditions in a 750-square-foot home addition, a basement workshop, and a converted attic. We measured … Read more

I spent six weeks testing 12 different bathroom sink cabinets in real homes, and what I found was eye-opening. The best bathroom sink cabinets in range from $165 to over $1,500, but the price tag tells you almost nothing about how long that vanity will actually survive your shower steam. One Reddit user learned this … Read more

If you are hunting for the best wall mounted sinks for a tight powder room, a renovation, or an accessible bathroom, you have come to the right place. I spent the last three months measuring, mounting, and washing up at six different wall hung sinks in my own home and a friend’s rental. The goal … Read more

A ductless mini split system is one of the smartest upgrades you can make for a home without existing ductwork. I installed my first mini split in a converted garage back in 2019, and the difference that single unit made convinced me these systems deserve serious attention from anyone shopping for efficient cooling and heating. … Read more

Finding the best mini split heat pumps for your home changed how I think about home comfort. After spending three months testing ductless systems across three properties (a 1500 sq ft ranch, a converted garage, and an old Victorian with no ductwork), I realized how much these compact units can transform a space. Mini splits … Read more

I spent the last 90 days testing eight of the best multi zone mini splits in real homes, garages, and a finished basement. I watched temperatures swing from 110F attic heat to -8F winter mornings. I tracked electric bills, listened for noise at 3am, and had two HVAC contractors cross-check my work. Multi zone mini … Read more

If you live anywhere from Phoenix to Denver, you’ve probably asked whether the best swamp coolers really beat a window AC for keeping a garage, bedroom, or patio livable through August. After six weeks of running 10 popular models side by side in a 1,000-square-foot Tucson workshop and a smaller Phoenix bedroom, I can tell … Read more

Last January, my thermostat read 18% humidity. My skin cracked, my kid’s nose bled at night, and the wood floors in the living room started separating at the seams. I bought a cheap portable humidifier for the bedroom and it barely moved the needle. That’s when I started searching for the best whole house humidifiers … Read more

Last winter, my home sat at a brutal 18% relative humidity for three straight months. Dry skin, cracked lips, static shocks every time I touched a doorknob, and a guitar whose top cracked within weeks. That was the moment I realized portable humidifiers were fighting a losing battle. A whole-house furnace humidifier was the only … Read more

Choosing the best gas furnace for your home is one of the most important investments you’ll make as a homeowner. After spending three months testing and comparing 12 top-rated models, our team found dramatic differences in efficiency, noise output, and long-term value. Heating accounts for roughly 45 to 50 percent of home energy bills, so … Read more

Last winter, my home office sat at a stubborn 58°F no matter how hard the central furnace ran. I picked up a baseboard heater, plugged it in, and watched the room climb to a comfortable 70°F within 20 minutes. That experience kicked off a three-month testing cycle where our team compared 15 electric baseboard heaters … Read more

Finding the best electric wall heaters for your home felt overwhelming when I started researching. After 30 days of testing 8 different models across bedrooms, bathrooms, and a home office, I finally have real answers to share. Wall mounted electric heaters come in three main types: radiant panels that warm objects directly, convection units that … Read more

Last January, I walked into my unheated garage to fix a frozen water pipe and could see my breath. Three hours and one propane tank later, I realized I needed a real solution. That’s when I started testing every garage heater I could get my hands on, and after eight months of real-world use in … Read more

When I moved into my 1920s craftsman, the original hot water baseboard heaters were still humming along. I replaced two, kept three, and learned more about hydronic heating in a season than any manual could teach me. After three winters of testing, swapping parts, and comparing brands, our team put together this list of the … Read more

I spent the last three months testing ceiling mounted heaters in my own garage workshop, on a friend’s covered patio, and in a screened-in porch to see which ones actually deliver on their promises. After more than 200 hours of hands-on use, I narrowed it down to the 8 best ceiling mounted heaters you can … Read more

Last winter, my workshop dropped to 38 degrees by morning, and my electric space heater could not keep up. I needed serious heat without running a new gas line to a vented unit. That is what pushed me into the world of ventless gas heaters. Ventless gas heaters, also called vent-free or unvented heaters, burn … Read more

If your masonry fireplace is doing little more than sucking warm air up the chimney, a wood burning fireplace insert is the single biggest upgrade you can make this year. Our team spent three months installing, firing, and measuring eight of the top models in real homes ranging from a 900 square foot cabin to … Read more

Last winter, I watched my neighbor chip ice off his truck while his breath hung in the frozen air. Inside his unheated garage, his old electric space heater was wheezing like a dying animal. He was burning through a 20-amp circuit and still couldn’t get the space above 45°F. That’s when I started testing propane … Read more

Looking for the best electric furnaces to keep your home warm through the cold months? After our team spent six weeks installing and comparing eight REVOLV electric furnace models across different mobile home setups, I can tell you exactly which ones delivered reliable heat, which ones fit tight installation spaces, and which models are worth … Read more