
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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The Stylish Casabrews Ultra Espresso Machine Delivers Professional-Grade Shots and Is Easy to Operate for BeginnersIt's an affordable alternative to expensive espresso machines and perfect for those starting their home-brewing journey
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The Dyson PencilWash Is the Most Nimble Floor Cleaner I've Ever Tested – But Don't Expect It to Handle Big CleansThe Dyson PencilWash lives up to its name as a sleek, lightweight hard floor cleaner, but I can't recommend it for deep cleaning
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The 6 Best Robot Vacuums for Carpets, Hard Floors, Mopping and Fur – We've Spent 7,000 Hours Testing to Bring You High Performance at Any BudgetThis is the complete guide to choosing the best robot vacuum cleaner for your needs
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The Best Dyson Alternatives in 2026 – 9 Vacuums Rivalled Dyson’s Power in Our Side-by-Side TestsWe've tested 80 Dyson alternatives that closely match the features and cleaning power of a market-leading Dyson to save you $100s without compromising on performance
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The 9 Best Vacuums for Pet Hair, With Real-World Results on Fur from Our Tests in a Busy Cat and Dog ShelterWe put the latest vacuums from Miele, Shark, Dyson, and more through their paces at a busy, fur-filled pet shelter, and in our own homes with pets
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Hvac Pro Reveals the $7 Attic Trick That Will Shave 15% off Your AC Bill This Summer – It Takes Just MinutesWeatherstripping is a quick, easy, and inexpensive step to keep bills low
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The Sonos Arc Soundbar Delivers a Powerful and Enveloping Soundstage – And It's More Affordable Than Its SuccessorThe Sonos Arc provides warm, rich sound and is excellent value for money
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The One Part of Your Cordless Vacuum You’re Forgetting to Clean (And It’s Killing Your Suction)The shroud covering the floorhead needs to be clear for air to flow freely
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This Common Household ‘Dust Trap’ Is Worsening Your Allergies – But an $11 Vacuum Accessory Can Easily Fix ItYour fabric headboard harbors a surprising amount of dust and allergens
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The 20-Minute 'Rain Cooling' Method Is the Easiest and Cheapest Way to Reduce Spring Heat and Allergens in Your HomeOpening your windows immediately after light rainfall can reduce pollen and heat
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Stop 'Rowing' Your Vacuum and Leaving a Third of Your Pet's Hair Behind – This 90-Degree Cross-Hatch Rule Cleans Every Carpet FiberI have the numbers to prove it
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The Spring Security Reset: 5 Front Porch Upgrades for a Safer SpringSponsor Content Created With Reolink
As outdoor activity increases, protect your front porch with these five simple additions to secure your front door deliveries
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The Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Vacuum Boasts the Strongest Suction of Any Cordless We've Vetted, and Cleans Every Surface MeticulouslySamsung's latest upgrade to its flagship vacuum cleaner brings ultra-powerful performance, but at a high price
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A Bridge Between Soundbars and Headphones: The Wearable Sony BRAVIA Theater U TV Speaker Discreetly Envelopes You in Rich Surround SoundI thoroughly enjoyed testing this wearable neck TV speaker, which is the ideal middle ground between space-taking soundbar systems and uncomfortable headphones
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The Stylish Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones Is the World's Slimmest Vacuum, Effortlessly Nimble on Hard Floors and Easy to StoreDyson's innovative release shows you hidden dust and is enjoyable to use, but it won't replace your main vacuum cleaner
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Stop the 'Whisper-to-Explosion' TV Struggle – This Bose Soundbar Finally Ended My Constant Volume AdjustingI'm no longer rushing for the remote throughout movies and TV shows thanks to the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar's precise sound balance
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I Almost Ruined Movie Time – Until This Soundbar Trick Transformed Our Evenings: Crisp Dialogue, Gentle Volume, and Total Calm Without Waking the House'Night Mode' is a sophisticated feature that highlights dialogue and subtle sounds while softening loud moments
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Don't Waste Your Time and Money on Wellness Traps for Nighttime Comfort – Sleep Scientists Reveal 3 Innovations That Actually WorkIt all starts with your air, your environment, and your bed's surface
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The Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar Is Hard to Fault With Its Hyper-Realistic Surround Sound and Deep, Textural DiversityIt's the most inspiring soundbar I have tested so far, bringing details to the fore that are otherwise imperceptible
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IKEA’s Clever Minimalist Side Table Purifies the Air While Blending Seamlessly In – It's Unlike Anything You’ve Seen BeforeThe light or dark brown oak can blend naturally into your interior
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The 'Subwoofer Crawl' Is the 2-Minute Technique That Sound Engineers Always Use for Perfect Home AudioDon't let your audio experience underperform due to poor placement
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I Tested the Levoit Aero Cordless Vacuum and Loved Its Bagged Cleaning Station, Powerful Hard-Floor Cleaning, and Compact Storage DesignIt has airtight allergy protection, long runtimes, and is cheaper than most Dysons
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Finally! A Chic Boot Tray That Stops Muddy, Wet Footprints Forever – StylishlyYou won't have to hide this good-looking find away (it can be used as a pet bowl tray, too)
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The Arlo 2K Video Doorbell's Siren Makes It Our Top Anti-Intruder Security Pick – and It's Now Just a Rare $49.99Home security experts praise its proactive anti-intruder siren
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