Dan Fauzi

5 days ago | homesandgardens.com | Dan Fauzi

After collectively spending 1,000+ hours testing robot vacuums at Homes & Gardens, one thing has become clear: robot vacuums need a clutter-free floor. This often means spending more time than you usually would to make sure your robot helper isn't coming into contact with any socks, shoes, or cables. Even the best robot vacuums can't do everything. Until now. The Roborock Saros Z70 is the first consumer robot vacuum that features a mechanical arm to pick up small objects.

1 week ago | homesandgardens.com | Dan Fauzi

British brand Gtech's latest cordless vacuum does things a little differently. Instead of having a handheld vacuum unit, the vacuum exists within the floorhead, meaning it can only be used as a floor cleaner. It has a compact, stylish design, and a dustbin that compresses itself to make the most of its space. It's definitely an interesting and unique design, and one that I was excited to get my hands on after seeing it demoed at a Gtech event in March 2025.

1 week ago | inkl.com | Dan Fauzi

A modern basement conversion kitchen with a kitchen island with bar stool seating. In my home, we've always used a washing-up bowl, filling it up and then periodically washing our dishes, mugs, and glasses once the sink is full. For this reason, I've never even considered doing anything different.

1 week ago | homesandgardens.com | Dan Fauzi

Levoit is becoming a more common household name, with their range of vacuums, purifiers and fans offering strong performance without unnecessarily high prices. I've tested a few of their goods in my time as Homes & Gardens' home tech editor, and I like what I've seen so far. So, I was excited to get my hands on the new Levoit LVAC-300, the brand's latest cordless stick at a low-to-mid price point.

2 weeks ago | homesandgardens.com | Dan Fauzi

Keeping floors spotless can feel like a never-ending task. The time spent cleaning up after everybody in the house can quickly add up, and before you know it, the mess has returned. That's why it might be time to rethink your approach. As a professional vacuum tester, I can tell you the secret solution is not to have one great vacuum. Instead, you should be pairing one of the best robot vacuums with one of the best cordless vacuums. This might seem like overkill, but hear me out.