About Shiny Modern

Shiny Modern is an independent publication with practical, plain-English guides to the appliances and surfaces you use every day: refrigerators, dishwashers, garbage disposals, microwaves, ranges, air fryers and small appliances, plus kitchen sinks, countertops, floors and basic plumbing. We explain how things work, how to clean and maintain them, how to troubleshoot common problems safely, what repairs typically cost and how to compare models by their specifications. We do not run hands-on product tests; we work from manufacturer manuals and specifications, U.S. CPSC recall notices, Department of Energy and ENERGY STAR data and other official sources. Always unplug appliances or turn off power, gas and water before any repair, and call a licensed electrician, plumber or gas technician for work beyond simple maintenance. Articles are prepared by the Shiny Modern editors with the help of AI tools and checked against official and manufacturer sources. Shiny Modern is run by a new team and is not connected to the website that previously used this domain.

How we work

Every article is based on official guidance, published research and reporting by established outlets. News stories list their sources; guides link to the official pages they rely on. We do not claim hands-on testing we have not done, and we do not invent experts, quotes or reviews. Articles are prepared by the Shiny Modern editors with the help of automation and AI tools and pass quality checks before publication: figures must match the sources, wording must be original, and off-topic or low-value stories are rejected. Details are in our editorial policy.

Who runs Shiny Modern

Shiny Modern is owned and operated by a small independent publisher based in the Czech Republic and written for readers in the United States and other English-speaking countries. We are not affiliated with any brand or organization. How the site is funded: ownership and funding.

Corrections and contact

Found a mistake? See our corrections policy. Tips, questions and partnership requests: contact us.