
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 Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones Is the World's Slimmest Vacuum, Effortlessly Nimble on Hard Floors and Easy to Store
Dyson's innovative release shows you hidden dust and is enjoyable to use, but it won't replace your main vacuum cleaner
By Dan Fauzi Published
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Stop the 'Whisper-to-Explosion' TV Struggle – This Bose Soundbar Finally Ended My Constant Volume Adjusting
I'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 Work
It all starts with your air, your environment, and your bed's surface
By Dan Fauzi Published
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The Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar Is Hard to Fault With Its Hyper-Realistic Surround Sound and Deep, Textural Diversity
It'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 Before
The 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 Audio
Don'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 Design
It has airtight allergy protection, long runtimes, and is cheaper than most Dysons
By Dan Fauzi Published
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Finally! A Chic Boot Tray That Stops Muddy, Wet Footprints Forever – Stylishly
You 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 $49.99
Home security experts praise its proactive anti-intruder siren
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The 6 Best Soundbars – Enjoy Rich Surround Sound and Booming Bass that Brings the Movie Theater Home at Any Budget
For budgets from $200 to $1,000, these are the six best soundbars you can buy to instantly elevate your home's entertainment setup
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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 Budget
The Miele Guard L1 Cat & Dog is the most effective vacuum cleaner we've ever tested
By Dan Fauzi Last updated
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Best Dyson Alternatives in 2026: The 9 Vacuums That Rival Dyson’s Power in Our Side-by-Side Tests
To save $100s in comparison, we've tested 76 Dyson alternatives that match the features and cleaning power of a market-leading Dyson
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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 There
Its cleaning performance is impressive across every surface, but like most vacuums, it isn't without its flaws
By Dan Fauzi Published
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Finally, Smart Home Tech You Don’t Have to Hide – Marble, Metal, and High-End Finishes Are Redefining the Modern Home
Speakers 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
By Dan Fauzi Published
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Built-In, Custom-Fit Soundbars Are the Next Big Home Audio Trend – Here’s Why Experts Are Divided
At ISE Barcelona, I'm seeing first-hand how wonderfully bespoke tech blends into the home, but is it future-proof?
By Dan Fauzi Published
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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 Suction
This bagged vacuum is designed to clean hard floors, and hard floors only
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 Tech
Affordably make your home adapt to your needs, from motion lighting to air quality feedback and more
By Dan Fauzi Published
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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 Effective
This 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 instead
Running your washer could cause major water damage to your home during a storm
By Dan Fauzi Published
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I Tested the Budget-Friendly Hisense HS2100 Soundbar – Its Room-Filling Audio Far Exceeded My Expectations
The included subwoofer delivers deep, immersive, thunderous bass
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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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One Weak Password Can Give Hackers Access to Your Entire Smart Home Setup – Tech Experts Reveal 3 Ways to Protect Yours Now
Recent 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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CES 2026: AI Humanoid Robots Can Now Wash Your Dishes and Do Your Laundry
As 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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