Sam’s Home Project
7 chronicles

Tested at My House

I don’t review products from press releases. Everything here was purchased and tested in my own 1995 home with two kids. Practical comparisons focused on durability, value, and real-life performance.

BESTNULE Roll Pin Punch Set Review: 6 Months of Honest Homeowner Testing
Tested at My House
May 28, 2026

BESTNULE Roll Pin Punch Set Review: 6 Months of Honest Homeowner Testing

After 6 months of real garage use on lawn mowers, firearms, and furniture, here's my honest BESTNULE roll pin punch set ...

Sam Mercer
5 Smart Locks Later: Which One Actually Makes Sense for Normal Families
Tested at My House
May 29, 2026

5 Smart Locks Later: Which One Actually Makes Sense for Normal Families

I’ve installed and lived with five different smart locks over the past three years. Here’s my honest comparison of relia...

Sam Mercer
The Beginner-Friendly Wall Repair Tools I’d Buy Again Without Hesitation
Tested at My House
May 28, 2026

The Beginner-Friendly Wall Repair Tools I’d Buy Again Without Hesitation

After patching hundreds of holes, fixing drywall damage, and repairing walls across three houses, here’s my honest list ...

Sam Mercer
Vinyl Plank vs. Laminate in a Busy House With Kids: My Honest Take
Tested at My House
May 27, 2026

Vinyl Plank vs. Laminate in a Busy House With Kids: My Honest Take

After installing both vinyl plank and laminate in different houses with two active kids, here’s my real-world comparison...

Sam Mercer
The Best Interior Paint for a Family House: What Held Up and What Didn’t
Tested at My House
May 25, 2026

The Best Interior Paint for a Family House: What Held Up and What Didn’t

I’ve tested more than 20 gallons of paint across three houses with two young kids. Here’s my honest comparison of which ...

Sam Mercer
I Compared 3 Drill Brands So You Don’t Have to Waste the Same $300 I Did
Tested at My House
May 24, 2026

I Compared 3 Drill Brands So You Don’t Have to Waste the Same $300 I Did

I spent over $300 testing DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Ryobi 20V drill kits in real home projects. Here’s the honest breakdown...

Sam Mercer
The Tools You Can Cheap Out On — and the Ones You Absolutely Shouldn’t
Tested at My House
May 22, 2026

The Tools You Can Cheap Out On — and the Ones You Absolutely Shouldn’t

After buying and testing dozens of tools across three houses, here’s my honest breakdown: which ones I cheap out on with...

Sam Mercer
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