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Rob Wotzak

A full-size dust-collection system would be a tight fit in Rob Wotzak’s home workshop. That’s why he was eager to review tool-triggered shop vacs for Fine Homebuilding. Splitting his time among finish carpentry, blacksmithing, and building custom bicycles, Rob also is renovating the 136-year-old home in New Milford, Conn., that he shares with his wife, Michelle, and daughter, Kaia.

SPEC: Great Finds Inspired by Our Best Houses

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These innovative products include lighting, shelving, paneling, tables, an energy monitor, a stool, clocks, house numbers, a security app, a fan, and a hot tub.
Best New Home 2018: Suburban Shift

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Timeless styling with a modern twist makes this new home stand out in a post-war New England neighborhood.
Continually Customizable Hot Tub

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With Bullfrog Spas' modular hydrotherapy system, you can swap out jets in an instant for a personalized spa experience.
Beautifully Balanced Dining Table

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The unusual but elegant angular legs of this handcrafted table appear to defy gravity.
Iconic House Numbers

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Announce your address and your appreciation for modernist design with these Neutra-inspired numerals.
Laid-Back Lounge

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This casual modern sofa is classy enough for your living room but cozy enough for your den.
Luxuriously Simple Pendant Lights

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These minimalist hand-blown lamps come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit any home.
Home-Energy Tracking in the Palm of Your Hand

January 29, 2018

This smart energy monitor uses machine learning to identify and measure how much electricity each device in your home consumes.
Magnificent Mountain Cabin

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Designed to tread lightly on the land and with minimal amenities, this family retreat is still built to last.
Great Kitchen and Bath Products Inspired by our Best Houses

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