Home Throne (HomesThrone.com) is an independent home improvement resource with honest product reviews and plain-English how-to guides for every room of your home. We help you compare products, understand how things work and decide when a repair is a DIY job — and when it’s time to call a pro.
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Our Story
Home Throne began with the room that inspired our name: the bathroom. Our first guides covered toilets, toilet seats, bidets, showerheads, shower panels and other everyday bathroom fixtures — the products people use every day but rarely know how to choose.
As our readers’ questions grew, so did we. Today Home Throne covers the whole home: plumbing and water, heating and cooling, electrical and lighting, roofing and exteriors, doors, windows and floors, kitchens, outdoor spaces and more. Our goal hasn’t changed — make home decisions simpler, safer and less stressful.
What We Cover
- Bathroom & showers — showers, tubs, vanities and bath accessories.
- Toilets & bidets — toilets, seats, bidets, dispensers and common toilet repairs.
- Plumbing & water — pipes, drains, water heaters, filters, softeners and leaks.
- Heating & cooling — HVAC systems, furnaces, air conditioners and indoor air quality.
- Electrical & lighting — outlets, breakers, switches, fans and lighting.
- Roofing & exterior — roof vents and boots, gutters, siding and attic ventilation.
- Doors, windows & floors — doors, locks, blinds, shades and flooring.
- Kitchen, living, cleaning, outdoor and tools — appliances, furniture, cleaning and laundry, hot tubs and pools, and DIY tools and home safety.
Meet the Team
John Lee
Bathroom & fixtures
John focuses on bathroom products — toilets, showers, bidets and fixtures. He researches performance, durability and features to help readers find fixtures that suit their bathroom, budget and needs.
Larry Hudson
Home systems & how-to
Larry writes many of our how-to guides and reviews across plumbing, roofing, heating and cooling, electrical and outdoor living, turning technical topics into clear, practical steps.
How We Research
Our reviews and guides are built from careful research and comparison of available information. Every article follows the same process:
- Start with a real question. We begin with what homeowners actually ask — a running toilet, a leaking roof boot, the right shower panel for a small bathroom.
- Study the details. We review manufacturer specifications, installation manuals, product dimensions and certifications, and general building-code guidance.
- Look at owner feedback. We look for consistent patterns in verified owner reviews — durability, ease of installation, fit and common problems — rather than one-off opinions.
- Compare and explain. We compare options side by side, explain who each one suits, and include the trade-offs and limitations.
- Keep it current. We revisit articles when products, prices or best practices change.
Editorial Standards
- Independence. Brands and manufacturers can’t pay to be included in our reviews or to be ranked higher.
- Accuracy. We work to present specifications correctly and say so when a detail isn’t provided by the manufacturer.
- Honesty about trade-offs. Every product has downsides, and we include them.
- Plain English. We avoid hype and jargon and focus on what affects your decision.
- Corrections. Spot an error? Let us know through our contact page and we’ll review it promptly.
Safety First
Many home projects involve water, electricity, gas, heights or structural work. Our how-to guides are for general information. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and local building codes, turn off power, water or gas before working, and hire a licensed professional for electrical, gas, roofing or major plumbing work — or whenever you’re unsure.
How We Make Money
Home Throne is reader-supported. HomesThrone.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We also display advertising. This income keeps our guides free and never decides which products we recommend. Read our full Affiliate Disclaimer.
Contact Us
Questions, suggestions or a product you’d like us to cover? Visit our Contact Us page — we’d love to hear from you.