Home Appliances
Home appliance reviews for solo living. Best AliExpress picks for your apartment.
This $16 CO2 Monitor Fixed My WFH Brain Fog
5-in-1 air quality monitor tracks CO2, temp, humidity, TVOC, and HCHO. A $16 fix for stuffy home offices.
I Tested These $4 Cable Clips — 50 Pcs for Under Your Desk
Budget adhesive cable management clips for your WFH desk setup. 50 clear cable organizers under $4 from AliExpress — tested on desk, wall, and car.
Best Budget Under-Desk Cable Tray — Telescopic Metal Wire Organizer for Your WFH Setup
Telescopic metal under-desk cable management tray review. No-drill installation, fits any desk width, and hides all your WFH cables for $27 from AliExpress.
Best Budget Large Desk Mat Under $7 — PU Leather Desk Pad
A $6.92 large PU leather desk mat that doubles as a mouse pad. Non-slip, waterproof, and perfect for WFH desk setups on a budget.
Shiatsu Foot Massager for $33 — After-Work Relief
A $33 heated foot massager with shiatsu, vibration, and rollers. My feet hurt less after a week of use.
Electric Towel Warmer — Hotel Luxury at Home for $96
A stainless steel heated towel rack with temp and timer control for $96. Daily warm towels — worth the splurge?
3-in-1 Bluetooth Speaker + Humidifier + Mood Light ($33)
A $33 bedside gadget that combines Bluetooth speaker, humidifier, and LED mood light. Cozy vibes tested.
ROJECO Auto Pet Feeder — WiFi Cat Feeder for $72
A WiFi automatic pet feeder with app control and rechargeable battery. Feed your cat remotely for $72.
Xiaomi Air Purifier 4 Pro — 6-Month Budget King?
Xiaomi Air Purifier 4 Pro after 6 months. 500 CADR, app control, filter costs, and Samsung Bluesky comparison.
TOPK Clip Fan Review — Ultra-Quiet Desk Fan for $12
Brushless USB clip fan for $12. Whisper-quiet, strong clamp, and perfect for hot office corners your AC can't reach.
USB Heated Blanket Shawl — WFH Winter Essential ($26)
A $26 wearable heated blanket with 3 heat settings. Cut your heating bill while working from home.
HOMEFISH Lint Remover Under $9 — Saves Your Sweaters
A $9 fabric shaver that removes pilling from sweaters, coats, and furniture. 14,000+ sold — works great.
M6 Fitness Band for $4.58 — Too Cheap to Work?
A $4.58 fitness band with heart rate and blood pressure tracking. I tested it to see if ultra-budget means useless.
Tuya Smart Plug for $8 — Power Monitoring Included
A $8 WiFi smart plug with power monitoring, Alexa, and Google support. The cheapest smart home entry point.
Car Vacuum With 93K+ Sales — Handheld for $25
A $25 wireless car vacuum with powerful suction and 93,000+ sales. Rechargeable, compact, and well-reviewed.
HEPA Filter 5-Pack for Handheld Vacuums — Under $4
Five replacement HEPA filters for $3.80. Compatible with most cordless handheld vacuums — decent quality for the price.
USB Grow Light for $4 — Save Your Indoor Plants
A $4 full-spectrum LED grow light with flexible gooseneck. My struggling indoor plants bounced back in weeks.
Smart RGB Bulb With Alexa for $6 — Worth It?
A $6 Tuya WiFi smart bulb with 16M colors and voice control. The easiest smart home upgrade you'll make.
ORIA Smart Thermometer 3-Pack — Room Climate for $18
Three Bluetooth thermometer-hygrometers for $18. App-connected indoor climate monitoring on a budget.
Best Budget Heating Pad — 9 Temps, Timer, Under $15
A $15 electric heating pad with 9 heat levels and auto-off timer. Machine washable — great for back and neck pain.
Mini USB Humidifier Under $7 — Desk-Sized Aroma Diffuser
A $7 mini humidifier with aroma diffuser function. Compact enough for your desk — here's how well it works.
KERUI Fingerprint Padlock — Keyless Lock for $10
A $10 fingerprint padlock that actually recognizes you. Waterproof, USB rechargeable, and shockingly reliable.
Xiaomi T100 Brush Heads 8-Pack — Just $7 on
8 replacement heads for the Xiaomi T100 toothbrush at $7. DuPont bristles, 11K+ sold — cheaper than official.
Hand Warmer + Power Bank 2-in-1 for $10 — Winter Win
A $10 rechargeable hand warmer that doubles as a power bank. The budget winter commute essential.
Smartmi Humidifier Review — Why I Ditched Ultrasonic
Smartmi evaporative humidifier after 2 months. No white dust, quiet operation, and Balmuda comparison.
Smart LED Scale for $24 — Accuracy Test Results
USB rechargeable smart scale with LED display for $24. I tested accuracy against a clinic scale — here's what I found.
Samsung Bluesky 3100 Air Purifier — Studio Apartment Test
Samsung Bluesky 3100 in a studio apartment for 3 months. H13 HEPA, 20dB sleep mode, CA certified — budget pick.
Samsung Bidet 2-Year Review — Taking It When I Move
Samsung bidet after 2 years. Stainless nozzle, IPX5, low electricity — good enough to pack when moving.
1800W Clothes Steamer for $37 — Better Than an Iron?
A $37 portable steamer with touch screen and 15-second heat-up. Tested on shirts, dresses, and heavy fabrics.
Window Cleaning Robot for $78 — Does It Actually Work?
I tested a $78 smart window cleaning robot on my apartment windows. Here's if it's worth replacing the squeegee.
Water Heated Mattress Pad — Cut My Heating Bill 50%
Hanil water heated mattress pad review. How it halved my heating bill and why it beats electric blankets.
Roborock Q8 Max Plus — Best Robot Vacuum Under $300?
3-month Roborock Q8 Max Plus review. 5500Pa suction, LiDAR mapping, auto emptying — strong budget pick.
I Transformed My Room With $4 LED Strip Lights
$4 RGB LED strips with app control and music sync. Room makeover on a budget — setup tips and honest results.
Handheld Sewing Machine for $9 — Quick Fix or Flimsy?
A $9 portable mini sewing machine for quick repairs. Build quality, stitch results, and who should actually buy it.
18 Essential Oils for Under $4 — Scent Quality Test
An 18-scent essential oil set for $3.47. I tested each one in a diffuser — which scents are actually good?
Pet Hair Roller for $5 — Self-Cleaning Lint Brush
A $5 self-cleaning pet hair roller tested on sofas, carpets, and clothes. 21,000+ sold — cat owners need this.
Best Mini Washing Machines 2026 — Compact Washer Guide for Small Apartments
A complete guide to mini washing machines for solo living. Compare 3-4kg compact washers — specs, noise, water savings, and practical tips.
Countertop Dishwasher for a Studio — 2-Month Verdict
Is a countertop dishwasher worth it for one person? 2 months in — cleaning power, cost, noise, and honest take.
LG Whisen Dehumidifier — Fixed My Laundry Smell
1-year LG Whisen dehumidifier review. 20L capacity, quiet dual inverter, and the end of musty laundry smell.
LG WashTower 6 Months In — Skip Separate Units?
LG WashTower review after 6 months. Space savings, noise, shrinkage, and electricity — better than separate units?
LG Styler 8-Month Review — BBQ Smell Gone in Minutes
LG Styler clothing care after 8 months. Odor removal, wrinkle care, running cost, and AirDresser comparison.
LG TROMM Dryer 1-Year Review — My #1 Appliance
LG heat pump dryer after 1 year. Electricity cost, towel quality, rainy season hero — my most-used appliance.
Magnetic USB Desk Lamp Under $8 — WFH Lighting Fix
Rechargeable magnetic LED desk lamp with 3 color temps for under $8. Perfect for small work-from-home setups.
Best Budget Headlamp — Rechargeable LED for $5
A $5 rechargeable LED headlamp for camping and emergencies. Brightness tested, battery life checked — solid value.
Dibea D18 Cordless Vacuum — 3 Months, Honest Take
Budget cordless vacuum after 3 months. Suction, battery life, noise — everything before you buy a Dibea D18.
I Tested a $39 Massage Gun — Here's the Verdict
A $39 deep tissue massage gun with 9,400+ sales. Two weeks of daily use — does budget mean bad?
Coway Icon 2 Review — Is a Water Purifier Worth It?
6-month Coway Icon 2 review. Hot water up to 100°C, rental costs, and why I stopped buying bottled water.
Bladeless Neck Fan for $11 — Summer Must-Have
A $11 portable neck fan with digital display and USB charging. 65% off — surprisingly strong airflow.
Bluetooth Sleep Mask for $7 — Game Changer or Gimmick?
A $7 sleep mask with built-in Bluetooth speakers. One month test — sound quality, comfort, and sleep impact.
Paseco Window AC — No Outdoor Unit, Studio Friendly
Paseco window air conditioner for small apartments. No outdoor unit needed — installation, noise, and cooling tested.
Touchless Soap Dispenser for $12 — 1 Month Review
A $12 automatic soap dispenser tested in kitchen and bathroom for a month. Sensor speed, battery life, build quality.
This $7 USB Bug Zapper Ended My Mosquito Problem
A $7 LED mosquito killer lamp tested indoors and camping. 2-in-1 design, no chemicals — does it catch bugs?