Amazon’s prefab tiny homes, which range from $5,000 to over $100,000, might be an affordable alternative for homebuyers. But are they the best move for homebuyers priced out of the market?

Initially resistant to modular building, Sally Stetson and Peter Dodge custom-designed a house they say is comfortable, efficient and a savvy investment.

We tested everything from smart bird feeders that send videos to your phone to easy-clean designs and squirrel-proof ones ...