4 chapters
Fixtures & Hardware
Real-world reviews and comparisons of faucets, shower valves, toilets, fans, and hardware. Which brands last and which ones fail early.
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The $200 Faucet vs. The $500 Faucet: What Changed?I’ve installed both budget and premium faucets for years. Here’s exactly where the extra money goes ...
Fixtures & HardwareJack Reid
Jul 12, 2026
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Does a Touchless Faucet Belong in a Bathroom? I Installed One to Find OutI installed a touchless faucet in my own bathroom to test it. Here’s what surprised me after six mon...
Fixtures & HardwareJack Reid
Jul 12, 2026
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Toto vs. Kohler vs. American Standard — Who's Actually Winning?I’ve installed hundreds of these toilets. Here’s my no-BS comparison of Toto, Kohler, and American S...
Fixtures & HardwareJack Reid
Jul 10, 2026
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Do You Actually Need an $800 Shower Valve?I’ve installed hundreds of shower valves. Here’s my honest take on whether that fancy $800 model is ...
Fixtures & HardwareJack Reid
Jul 09, 2026
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