
Dan Fauzi
Dan is the Home Tech Editor for Homes & Gardens, covering all things cleaning, smart home, sound and air treatment across the Solved section. Having worked for Future PLC since July 2023, Dan was previously the Features Editor for Top Ten Reviews and looked after the wide variety of home and outdoor content across the site, but their writing about homes, gardens, tech and products started back in 2021 on brands like BBC Science Focus, YourHomeStyle and Gardens Illustrated.
Dan has a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Magazine Journalism. For Homes & Gardens, they are a consumer advisor, and have spent 300+ hours testing 31 of the best vacuums and floorcare appliances in our dedicated test center, their home and a busy pet shelter, and have even visited Dyson's engineering labs for the full low-down of the ins and outs of our trusty cleaners.
They've also spent 100+ hours testing soundbars, air purifiers and fans during their time at Homes & Gardens, combining their tech knowledge with their love of a harmonious home.
Outside of work, you'll find them at gigs and art galleries, cycling somewhere scenic, or cooking up something good in the kitchen.
Latest articles by Dan Fauzi
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If Your Vacuum Bin Makes You Sneeze, This Self-Emptying Cordless Shark Is a Game-Changer for Allergy Sufferers – Now with $150 OffIt works like a dream on collecting dust, then stores it for you for up to 45 days
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Never Cut Hair From Your Vacuum Again – This Dyson Ends Tangling and Is Now $200 OffIt hasn't been this cheap all year
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The 4 Best Miele Vacuums – I've Tested Every Miele Canister and Cordless Vacuum, and These Are My Picks for Every Home and BudgetThe Miele Guard L1 Cat & Dog is the most effective vacuum cleaner we've ever tested
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I Tested the Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum, and I Understand Why It's One of the Best-Selling Cordless Sticks Out ThereIts cleaning performance is impressive across every surface, but like most vacuums, it isn't without its flaws
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Finally, Smart Home Tech You Don’t Have to Hide – Marble, Metal, and High-End Finishes Are Redefining the Modern HomeSpeakers crafted out of marble and smart light finishes to suit every interior are some of the many design-led innovations unveiled at ISE Barcelona this week
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Built-In, Custom-Fit Soundbars Are the Next Big Home Audio Trend – Here’s Why Experts Are DividedAt ISE Barcelona, I'm seeing first-hand how wonderfully bespoke tech blends into the home, but is it future-proof?
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I Tested the Miele Guard M1 Parquet XL – It's a Dream on Hard Floors, With an Extra-Wide Floorhead and Strong SuctionThis bagged vacuum is designed to clean hard floors, and hard floors only
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I Tested This $119 Hisense Soundbar and Subwoofer – They Sound Like They Cost Three Times MoreI was not expecting the Hisense HS2100 to sound so rich and powerful at this price, and with the Super Bowl just over a week away, now's the time to upgrade
By Dan Fauzi Published
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IKEA Has Quietly Rolled Out New 'Smart Sensors' for the Home – They’re Affordable, Sophisticated, and Work with Your Existing TechAffordably make your home adapt to your needs, from motion lighting to air quality feedback and more
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Just Hours Left to Grab This Compact $29 Space Heater on Sale – It's Powerful, Whisper-Quiet, and Ships Fast With PrimeToday's the last chance to get it at this price
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Bass So Loud That It Vibrated My Walls – I Tested the Hisense AX5140Q Soundbar and Surround System, and It's Loud and EffectiveThis full surround system is great for big sound lovers
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Should You Do Laundry During a Winter Storm? Plumbers Warn It Can Freeze Pipes and Cause Flooding – Do This insteadRunning your washer could cause major water damage to your home during a storm
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I Tested the Budget-Friendly Hisense HS2100 Soundbar – Its Room-Filling Audio Far Exceeded My ExpectationsThe included subwoofer delivers deep, immersive, thunderous bass
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I Banished Winter Debris With the High-Powered, Cordless Dyson V12 Detect Slim – It's $250 Cheaper Right NowIt's one of the most powerful cordless sticks we've ever tested
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I Tried the ‘Slow Vacuuming’ Trend and Picked Up Triple the Dust Than Usual (Yes, I Have the Numbers to Prove It)Slow vacuuming is now officially my new favourite deep cleaning method for floors
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Stop Paying Monthly Fees for Security: This Lorex 2K Video Doorbell Is Now Just $110 and Requires $0 in SubscriptionsIt has color night vision and 32GB local storage without monthly fees
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Banish Stale Winter Smells in Minutes With This Compact Coway Air Purifier – It Cleared Odors So Fast During Our Tests and Is Now $60 OffThe Coway Airmega Mighty clears out smells rapidly while taking up minimal floor space
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'The Whole Room Was Warm Within a Couple of Minutes' – This Small but Mighty Oscillating $89 Dreo Space Heater Is Even Better Value on SaleGoing beyond traditional space heaters and saving on your energy bills, this oscillating heater can warm entire rooms quickly
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One Weak Password Can Give Hackers Access to Your Entire Smart Home Setup – Tech Experts Reveal 3 Ways to Protect Yours NowRecent cybersecurity reports reveal that it's easier than ever for hackers to access your smart home devices
By Dan Fauzi Published
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The Roborock F25 Ultra Combines Steam and Hot Water for Superpowered Floor CleaningSponsor Content Created With Roborock
Roborock's latest flagship vacuum-mop ushers in a new standard of hygiene in floor care
By Dan Fauzi Published
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CES 2026: AI Humanoid Robots Can Now Wash Your Dishes and Do Your LaundryAs humanoid robots move from demo models to real homes, CES 2026 raises urgent questions about who benefits, who loses, and how much control we’re willing to hand over
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The Best Vacuums for Your Home in 2026 – I Test Vacuums For a Living, and This Is the Ultimate Guide to Choose the Right OneThe very best vacuum cleaners from our expert tests, all in one place.
By Dan Fauzi Last updated
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Warm Cold Rooms and Clear Odors in Minutes With a Discounted 3-in-1 Shark Air Purifier That Seriously Impressed Us on Test – I Predict a Sell-Out!It can keep you warm, improve your air quality, and slash your energy bills
By Dan Fauzi Published
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Security Experts Reveal the 3 Reasons Why 2026 Should Be the Year You Invest in Home SecurityHome security tech is more affordable and easier to install than ever, while porch thefts are on the rise
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