Henry

The ArmorPoxy 100% Solids Garage Epoxy Floor Kit is widely regarded as the best high-performance, industrial-grade epoxy floor coating for both residential and commercial use, and after comparing 10 kits over six weeks of installation and inspection, our team agrees. Whether you’re coating a 2-car garage, a finished basement, or a working shop, the right … Read more

A painted concrete floor changes the whole feel of a space. We have spent the last three months testing 10 of the best concrete floor paints across a single-car garage, a finished basement, and a back patio in the same mid-Atlantic climate. Eighteen gallons of paint, two canisters of decorative chips, four cases of torn … Read more

After 60 days of side-by-side testing across a wide range of surfaces, our team evaluated the best concrete sealers available right now. We sprayed, rolled, and flood-coated pavers, broom-finished driveways, a broom-finished patio, and a basement slab, then tracked water beading, salt exposure, and freeze-thaw cycles. If you are short on time, the single best … Read more

We spent three months testing eight different self leveling compounds across a 400 square foot basement, a tiled bathroom, a plywood subfloor renovation, and a garage with a one inch slope – and the difference between a smooth finished floor and a cracked tile disaster almost always came down to picking the right product for … Read more

The best hardwood floor finish for most homes is a water-based polyurethane like Bona Traffic HD Commercial Semi-Gloss for high-traffic rooms or Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C if you want a natural, zero-VOC look. After comparing 8 finishes side by side over several weeks, ranking them on durability, dry time, sheen options, and ease of … Read more

After spending the last three months testing eight of the most popular stain formulas on red oak, white oak, and maple test boards, I can tell you that brand and formula matter far more than color alone. This guide covers the best hardwood floor stains available right now, broken down by formula type, finish quality, … Read more

Rubber flooring rolls are continuous sheets of recycled or virgin rubber, usually 4 to 5 feet wide and sold by the linear foot, that give home gyms, commercial gyms, basements, and playgrounds a seamless, shock-absorbing, slip-resistant surface in a single product. After spending six weeks comparing 10 rolls on my own garage gym floor and … Read more

The best wallpapers for bedrooms are soft, calming designs – botanical, floral, scenic, or textured patterns in muted neutrals, sage green, dusty blue, or blush pink – that turn the wall behind your bed into a restful retreat. After weeks of testing ten peel-and-stick options in real bedrooms (master suites, guest rooms, and one very … Read more

Yes, grasscloth wallpaper is firmly in style for – designers from Lulu and Georgia to Schumacher are still leading with it in their latest lookbooks, and our team saw real woven panels back on the editorial circuit at every major design show this year. Grasscloth is a natural wallcovering made from hand-woven plant fibers (typically … Read more

The best textured wallpapers range from organic grasscloths to durable, paintable embossed vinyls that add rich depth and effectively disguise wall imperfections. After spending six weeks testing ten top-rated products on everything from orange-peel drywall to plaster walls, our team found clear winners for every room and budget. Most homeowners hit the same wall (literally) … Read more