Millie Fender
Millie is the Senior Home Editor 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, 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's not 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.
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

I tried Gordon Ramsay’s favorite salt and pepper grinders, and now I can’t cook without them
By Millie Fender published
The HexClad HexMills are the best salt and pepper grinders I've tried, hands down.

KitchenAid Burr Coffee Grinder review: Astonishingly good
By Millie Fender published
Sleek, versatile and high-tech, the KitchenAid Burr Coffee Grinder is a brilliant option under $180.

Breville just launched the new $2,000 Oracle Jet — and this thing is insane
By Millie Fender published
Is the Oracle Jet Breville's smartest ever coffee maker? A first look at this superautomatic brewer

Keurig just dropped the new K-Brew + Chill — and it fixes my biggest complaint about iced coffee makers
By Millie Fender published
This iced coffee machine from Keurig doesn't rely on ice cubes to do all the work.

The best grill brushes in 2025: Tested and rated
By Cassandra Brooklyn last updated
Want to find the best grill brushes? We’ve tested and rated a range of brands to find the top performers.

This air fryer has a self-clean function — I tried it out
By Millie Fender last updated
The Fritaire air fryer is the only one I've tried to offer a self-clean setting, but does it work?

The Ninja Slushi is still sold out, but these 3 alternatives start at just $23
By Millie Fender published
If you're stuck on the waitlist, these alternatives will help you get your frozen drink fix

Ninja just launched its first barista-style espresso machine — here’s why I can’t wait to try it
By Millie Fender published
Meet the Luxe Café Premier Series

I've found the best way to clean cast iron skillets — it's this $15 scrubber from Amazon
By Millie Fender last updated
A chainmail scrubber has made cleaning my cast iron so much easier, here's why.

Le Creuset Factory Sale knocks up to 59% off kitchen essentials — 5 deals I recommend now
By Millie Fender published
These Le Creuset Factory to Table deals won't last long

These Prime Day grill deals are still available — 7 savings from Weber, Traeger and more
By Millie Fender last updated
The best grills can cost thousands of dollars but thanks to Amazon Prime Day there's plenty of great discounts you can take advantage of.

Act fast! The Dyson Airwrap and Airstrait are both 20% off for Prime Day
By Millie Fender published
Save on these iconic Dyson hair tools with this rare Prime Day deal

I've reviewed over 50 air fryers, and these are the 5 Prime Day air fryer deals I'd buy
By Millie Fender published
Here are 5 tried and tested Prime Day air fryer deals I recommend — including the one I use at home

I'm stocking up on these 17 cleaning essentials for Prime Day, and you should too
By Millie Fender published
17 editor-approved deals you should pick up this Prime Day

Hurry! I love the Ninja Creami, and it’s 25% off in this awesome Prime Day deal
By Millie Fender published
Here's why the viral Ninja Creami is worth the hype, from a home editor who's been using it for two years

Hurry! Yeti coolers are 30% off for Prime Day and selling out fast
By Millie Fender published
YETI Coolers are selling out fast for Prime Day— but you can still save 30% on this one color

Ninja just launched a frozen drink maker that can turn any drink into a slushy
By Millie Fender published
The Ninja Slushi has launched, and it creates frozen drinks without ice. Here's everything you need to know.

Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima review
By Millie Fender published
Small yet mighty, the Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima is my new No. 1 Nespresso machine.

I tried this coffee maker with a 'sweet foam' setting and I'm never going back
By Millie Fender published
If your guilty pleasure is a vanilla latte, I've found the appliance for you in the Jura J8 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine.

I'm a home editor and these are the 3 lawnmower deals worth buying in the Amazon 4th of July sale
By Millie Fender published
There's 20% off this popular lawnmower brand in the Amazon sales

Amazon 4th of July sale slashes prices of Weber grills — 7 deals I'd get now
By Millie Fender last updated
I test grills for a living, and my favorite Weber gas grill is $160 off in this flash 4th of July sale at Amazon.

I review coffee makers and this 47% off Keurig deal is the best 4th of July sale
By Millie Fender published
Attention, coffee lovers. The Keurig K-Classic is under $80 at Amazon right now, which is its lowest price of the year.

De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro review
By Millie Fender published
Our Homes Editor puts the De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro to the test for a number of hot summer weeks
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