Millie Fender

Millie Fender

Managing Editor, Buying Guides

Millie was the Managing Editor of Buying Guides at Tom's Guide. She's been reviewing home tech for over five years, testing everything from coffee makers to the latest vacuum cleaners.

Starting out in 2019 as a Staff Writer at TopTenReviews, Millie then moved on to Future's Homes portfolio, including Ideal Home, Homes&Gardens, Livingetc, Woman&Home and Real Homes, where she eventually oversaw all product testing as Head of Reviews.

With particular expertise in cookware and kitchen appliances, you'll struggle to find an air fryer Millie hasn't tested. She's traveled the world reporting on the latest home innovations and product launches, learning how to use pizza ovens from Pizzaiolos in Naples, and touring the De'Longhi factory in Venice. Millie is also an SCA-Certified barista.

When she's not reporting on home and appliance trends, Millie loves watching live music. She's currently learning the guitar - naturally, she plays a Fender.

Latest articles by Millie Fender

Box of holiday decorations
Taking your Christmas tree down? Experts recommend this one extra step which 'keeps decorations fresh and helps deter pests'

By Millie Fender Published

This expert-recommended tip for storing your Christmas decorations also stops them from smelling musty

Home
Homemade sourdough loaf
I got into sourdough in 2025 — this is my non-negotiable starter kit

By Millie Fender Published

The ultimate starter guide to making sourdough from scratch

Kitchen & Dining
Carving turkey slices
How to cook the perfect Christmas turkey, according to a Michelin-starred chef: 'It sounds simple, but it truly works'

By Millie Fender Last updated

A Michelin-starred chef shares her top tip for cooking a perfectly juicy Christmas turkey.

Kitchen & Dining
Rusty Cast Iron Skillet
Don't throw it out! Here's what to do if your cast iron starts to rust

By Millie Fender Published

How to tell if your skillet is about to turn rusty, and the best way to protect it.

Kitchen & Dining
Clare Smyth Corenucopia using a Hexclad pan
I went behind the scenes in a Michelin-starred chef's kitchen — here's 3 things I learned

By Millie Fender Published

I got a first look at Clare Smyth's new restaurant, and even learned a few tricks in her pro kitchen.

Kitchen & Dining
Dyson 360 visnav deal
I can't believe it — the Dyson robot vacuum I use every day is $600 off in the Holiday sales

By Millie Fender Last updated

I use this Dyson robot vacuum every day, and it's $600 off in the Holiday sales.

Home Appliances
IKEA VÄSTMÄRKE wireless charger
IKEA quietly released a line of wireless chargers — my favorite costs $24 but looks like an expensive piece of decor

By Millie Fender Last updated

IKEA's new wireless chargers start at $9 — they're cute and functional with Qi2.0 compatibility.

Smart Home
Ninja Crispi holiday deal
The Ninja air fryer I recommend to all my friends is back to its all-time-low Black Friday price

By Millie Fender Published

Black Friday is long gone, but the Ninja Crispi is still at its lowest ever price with this $40 holiday saving.

Air Fryers
Raskog utility cart
You don’t need an appliance garage — I’ve been using this $29 IKEA classic for years, and it keeps my gadgets neatly stowed away

By Millie Fender Published

Small kitchen? No problem! I've been using this $29 IKEA classic for years, and it keeps my appliances neat and tidy

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Kitchen & Dining
Dyson PencilVac under table
I just tried the Dyson PencilVac — 3 things I like (and 1 I don't) about the 'world's slimmest vacuum'

By Millie Fender Published

The Dyson PencilVac answers a question that none of us were asking: what if your vacuum and your hair dryer had a baby?

Home Appliances
Shark Glam and attachments on carpet
I curled, straightened and diffused my hair with the Shark Glam styler, and I'm ready to give up my Airwrap

By Millie Fender Published

Editor's Choice

Shark's Glam styler is far from cheap, but it has an attachment for every style you could hope to create.

Home Appliances
Pruning a tree with pruning shears
Experts say gardeners should check one thing before pruning in December to avoid 'increased risk of disease'

By Millie Fender Published

Making this one common pruning mistake in the winter can cause tissue damage and increase the risk of disease.

Gardening
Ninja Max XL air fryer behind a plate of fries
This Ninja air fryer always goes on sale for Cyber Monday, but it's not the one you should buy

By Millie Fender Published

My favorite air fryer costs the same, and is so much better than the Ninja AF101.

Air Fryers
Whirlpool dishwasher deal
This dishwasher delivers 'sparkling dishes every time' — and it's 41% off ahead of Cyber Monday

By Millie Fender Published

Our favorite budget dishwasher is on sale for Black Friday — save $255 at Best Buy

Kitchen & Dining
Black Friday ninja creami deal
If you buy one thing this Black Friday, make it the Ninja Creami — it's $70 off and selling fast

By Millie Fender Published

I'm obsessed with my Ninja Creami, and it's $70 off for Black Friday

Home Appliances
Ninja Slushi
Ninja quietly released frozen cocktail glasses, and they're the ideal gift for Ninja Slushi lovers

By Millie Fender Published

Ninja Slushi lovers, your prayers have been answered — Ninja is selling custom cocktail tumblers, and I'm obsessed.

Kitchen & Dining
Man pouring drink from Ninja slushie machine
The Ninja Slushi 'Party Pack' is here — and I want to buy it for the margarita cups alone

By Millie Fender Last updated

Get four margarita cups included when you buy the Ninja Slushi party pack this Black Friday.

Kitchen & Dining
Dyson V8 Plus black friday
Now is the time to buy a Dyson — the V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum just hit its lowest ever price

By Millie Fender Published

A deal so good I thought Amazon made a mistake

Home Appliances
Ninja ProChef Wireless Thermometer
The best meat thermometers in 2025: expert tested and rated

By Camilla Sharman Last updated

From instant-read to leave-in, here are the best meat thermometers you can buy right now

Kitchen & Dining
HexClad Black Friday sale
I'm a HexClad-obsessed homes editor, and these are the 13 Black Friday deals worth buying

By Millie Fender Published

Save 52% on Gordon Ramsay-approved cookware with these hand-picked Black Friday HexClad deals.

Kitchen & Dining
Butterfly in fallen leaves
Winter is deadly for helpful insects but your yard can save them — here's how

By Millie Fender Published

Learn how to help insects survive winter with simple changes recommended by ecologists, from log piles to bug hotels.

Gardening
Black Friday coffee maker deals
I'm searching for the best Black Friday coffee maker deals — my top 11 picks starting at $35

By Millie Fender Last updated

I've been searching for the best Black Friday coffee maker deals — my top picks from Keurig, De'Longhi, Ninja and more

Coffee Makers
New limited-edition Ninja Slushi colors
The Ninja Slushi just went on sale in a range of colors — save $100 at Amazon

By Millie Fender Last updated

The viral Ninja Slushi is $100 off at Amazon right now, and it comes in a range of colors

Kitchen & Dining
Dyson Supersonic R review
I spent 3 months with the Dyson Supersonic r — here’s my verdict

By Millie Fender Published

Editor's Choice

Dyson's professional hair dryer comes with a price tag to match, but its performance is hard to beat

Home Appliances
Cuisinart FastFreeze
Cuisinart's handheld ice cream maker is so good, I'm getting rid of my Ninja Creami

By Millie Fender Published

Editor's Choice

This Cuisinart ice cream maker is quiet, fast and so easy to use. Best of all, it's reasonably-priced.

Kitchen & Dining
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