What are our judges looking for?

Real Homes is committed to helping its readers create their dream home, whatever their skill or budget. So, when we look for great products to make this possible, we judge them against the following criteria:

• Great value for money. Whether it is an item that will last your decades, or a product that is easy to repair with general wear and tear, we want our readers to choose the most durable investments they can afford.
• Customer experience. Does the company make it easy to find and buy what you need? We are also interested in after sales care where applicable.
• Sustainability. We all need to be doing our part for a greener planet. From packaging to material provenance, our judges are looking for efforts towards creating products sustainably.