
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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I Tested the Plug-and-Play Yamaha True X Bar 50A – It Delivers Some of the Loudest, Most Booming Bass I've Enjoyed at Home
The soundbar and subwoofer combo is a force to be reckoned with
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Everything You Need to Know About Choosing and Using a Vacuum Cleaner
Our home tech team tests and reviews dozens of vacuums every year, from cordless and robot vacuums to powerful options for pet hair and deep cleaning. If you want a clear recommendation, start with our expert buying guide below – or jump straight to the type of vacuum that fits your space, lifestyle, and budget
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This Soundbar Placement Mistake is Ruining Your Audio – Sound Pros Reveal the Simple Secret to Movie-Theater Quality at Home
Don't compromise on your soundbar's rich audio
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I've Just Found the Chicest $69 Smart Lock That Doesn't Scream Tech – It's Easy to Install and Renter-Friendly, Too
You'll never have to worry about forgetting your keys
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Here's How to Find the Best Shark Vacuum Deals All Year and Save $100s on Top Models We've Tested and Love
To save $100s on cordless, upright, robot & wet/dry vacuums, we've picked out all the best Shark vacuum deals, sales & discount codes in one place
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How to Find the Best Dyson Deals – Our Home Tech Editor's Guide to Securing the Lowest Prices on Leading Dyson Products All Year
Our up-to-date guide of the best Dyson deals and sales to take $100s off one of Dyson's high-end vacuum cleaners, air purifiers and hair care products.
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Here's How to Find the Best Vacuum Deals and Save $100s on Market-Leading Vacuums All Year
Our up-to-date roundup of the best vacuum deals online to save $100s on top cordless, upright, robot & wet/dry vacuums
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This next-gen air purifier senses when you enter a room, instantly improving both air quality and comfort
Sponsor Content Created With Dreame
The Dreame AirPursue PM20 air purifier can even cool you down or warm your home
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October always means terrible condensation, mold and muggy odors in my home – this $39.99 dehumidifier deal has changed my life
It's discounted by $60 for a limited time only
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Neutralize musty fall odors in minutes with this Shark air purifier that I rely on daily – it cleanses multiple rooms at once, and is $200 cheaper than usual
Refurbished appliances meet rigorous testing standards so that they're essentially the same as brand-new ones, but more affordable
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Drastically reduce the time you spend cleaning with this award-winning robot vacuum that we loved during testing – it's $700 cheaper and at its lowest price ever
The Yeedi S14 Plus is so advanced that it won the CES Innovation Award in 2025
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I tested the Samsung HW-QS750F soundbar, and absolutely adore the immersive, rich, booming sound it creates. I recommend it if you're upgrading your home entertainment
The Samsung HW-QS750F delivers on loud action scenes, quiet dialogue, or genre-spanning music
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I tested the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 soundbar – I love its 5-minute rapid setup and exceptional surround sound
Its room-filling sound is more natural than other soundbars I've tested
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I tested the Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar and honestly, it's ignited a new passion for TV and music – the full, rich, and layered sound quality is addictive
It's one of the most sophisticated sound systems I've used
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Easily keep your indoor air fresh with the windows closed this fall – this discounted $84.99 air purifier clears musty odors and cooking gases in minutes
Allergens, odors and gases can all be banished will this budget-friendly pick
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Dyson's latest Spot+Scrub Ai robot 'cleans itself on the move' and can identify nearly 200 stains and obstacles for its most efficient automated cleaning yet
Will it live up to Dyson's reputation?
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Dyson unveils their most powerful vacuum yet at IFA Berlin – the V16 Piston Animal is a wet/dry cleaner with stronger suction than previous Dysons
As a professional vacuum tester, I'm thrilled as the spec is shaping up to make the V16 one of the most advanced on the market
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The newly announced Dyson V8 Cyclone vacuum brings its latest cleaning tech to its most affordable model, making cleaning easier on a budget
This upgrade brings its classic, lightweight design together with stronger suction and increased runtime
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Automated, easy floorcare is the future, with global brands unveiling 'tank-like' stair-climbing robots and deeper cleaning power than ever before at IFA Berlin
The more robot vacuums evolve, the less time we have to spend on cleaning
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From checking on loved ones to knowing when your dog is bored, AI in the home is starting to look after us – but should tech companies know so much about our personal lives?
'Smart home' means something entirely new, as revealed at IFA Berlin
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I've spent 250 hours testing vacuums, and this tiny $4 sewing tool is the king of safely removing pesky wrapped hair in seconds
It easily snips wrapped hair without damaging your vacuum
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Tired of tedious chores? This futuristic 4-in-1 Roborock home cleaning system, unveiled at IFA Berlin, slashes housework and fits in small homes
It's a washer, dryer, robot vacuum and mop in one
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Everything you need to know about the Labor Day sales
Advice from a seasoned shopping editor and product tester – from the key dates and where to browse to what to buy, and how to save
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The futuristic Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum can climb small steps – get it $440 cheaper for a limited time only
It also boasts some of the strongest suction in the market
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