Kristie Pryor

I spent the last three months walking dealer showrooms, talking to installers, and living with samples on my own kitchen subfloor to figure out which brands actually deserve the “best” label this year. The truth? Major names like Mohawk, Pergo, Shaw, Mannington, and Quick-Step dominate the conversation, but there are also newer entrants worth knowing. … Read more

I spent the last three months painting test patches on drywall, furniture, and cabinet doors across my home. I rolled, brushed, and sprayed 7 cans of the most recommended interior wall paint. I scrubbed them with magic erasers. I let my kids touch them. Here’s what I actually found. Picking the best interior wall paint … Read more

I still remember the first time I used an electric salt and pepper grinder. I was hosting a dinner party, hands covered in flour from bread-making, and needed to season a cast iron skillet fast. One tap on top of the grinder, and a perfect shower of fresh-cracked pepper landed exactly where I needed it. … Read more

When we set out to find the best interior barn doors for , we spent three weekends measuring closets, comparing samples in our test homes, and sliding each option at least 200 times to feel the track quality. The interior barn door you choose has to balance style, hardware reliability, and how well it fits … Read more

Cordless paint sprayers have completely changed how I tackle home projects. After dragging extension cords across my driveway, tripping over them on ladders, and losing outlets halfway through a wall, I made the switch to battery-powered models and never looked back. In this guide, I am breaking down the 10 best cordless paint sprayers available … Read more

Your front door takes a beating every single day. Rain, wind, summer heat, and curious insects all hit that same spot year after year. I installed my first storm door back in 2014, and I have been testing and reviewing them for our team ever since. The best storm doors in do more than just … Read more

I spent the last six months testing peel and stick wallpaper in my own home, and the results genuinely surprised me. Some patterns that looked gorgeous on screen fell apart within a month. Others, the ones I almost skipped, became the favorite accent walls in my house. Whether you’re a renter who can’t paint, a … Read more

I spent the last 60 days comparing the best front entry doors on the market right now, taking measurements at three different homes and pressure-testing claims about insulation and security. If you are searching for the best front entry doors, you are dealing with a real decision that affects curb appeal, energy bills, and home … Read more

I’ve installed peel and stick wallpaper in three rentals, my own home, and helped two friends redo their nurseries over the last two years. The best removable wallpaper transforms a room in an afternoon, costs a fraction of traditional wallpaper, and peels off cleanly when you’re ready for a change. After installing dozens of rolls … Read more

I have tested dozens of shelves and built-ins over the years, but the day I added a rolling library ladder to my home office was the day every high cabinet suddenly became useful again. A library ladder is a specialized ladder designed to slide along a rail system mounted to your bookshelf or wall, giving … Read more