Ashish Tiwari
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Ashish Tiwari

Editor, Smart Buying Tips

Ashish Tiwari runs the editorial desk at Smart Buying Tips. He writes plain-language explainers about consumer products, materials, and the small habits that shape how households spend. His focus is the hour before a purchase: the questions worth asking, the specs worth reading, and the trade-offs that only surface later. He works from India and reads more spec sheets than most people probably should.

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What an Air Fryer Replaces and What It Quietly Adds
Hidden Costs

What an Air Fryer Replaces and What It Quietly Adds

An honest look at the costs and benefits of adding an air fryer to a kitchen, beyond the marketing claims.

6 min read · Apr 19, 2026
Why Cookware Lasts Longer Than Expected, or Not at All
Product Durability

Why Cookware Lasts Longer Than Expected, or Not at All

The thin line between cookware that outlives a kitchen and cookware that warps in the first year.

5 min read · Apr 19, 2026
The Look of Sustainability on Packaging
Marketing Tricks

The Look of Sustainability on Packaging

A close look at the visual language used to suggest environmental responsibility, and the gap between feeling and proof.

6 min read · Apr 19, 2026
The Mistake of Buying Online Without Looking at Dimensions
Consumer Mistakes

The Mistake of Buying Online Without Looking at Dimensions

How product photos make small items look large and large items look small, and how to read past the illusion.

6 min read · Apr 18, 2026
Choosing an Air Purifier for Your Living Space
Buying Guides

Choosing an Air Purifier for Your Living Space

How to pick an air purifier that suits the size of your room and the air problems you actually have.

5 min read · Apr 17, 2026
Ceramic Versus Porcelain: The Tableware Question
Product Materials

Ceramic Versus Porcelain: The Tableware Question

A patient explanation of the difference between ceramic and porcelain dishware, and how each holds up over years of use.

6 min read · Apr 17, 2026
Hidden Costs of Buying a House Plant Collection
Hidden Costs

Hidden Costs of Buying a House Plant Collection

A clear look at the soil, pots, lighting, and replacements that come after the plant is brought home.

6 min read · Apr 17, 2026
Battery Health and the Real Lifespan of Cordless Tools
Product Durability

Battery Health and the Real Lifespan of Cordless Tools

How battery design and care decide whether a cordless tool stays useful for two years or ten.

6 min read · Apr 17, 2026
Why Some Products Add Numbers to Sound Scientific
Marketing Tricks

Why Some Products Add Numbers to Sound Scientific

The practice of adding pseudo-scientific numbers and percentages to product names, and what they actually mean.

6 min read · Apr 17, 2026
Why Some Shoppers Fall for Bundle Deals That Are Worse Than Buying Separately
Consumer Mistakes

Why Some Shoppers Fall for Bundle Deals That Are Worse Than Buying Separately

A close look at the math behind bundle deals, and how to tell genuine savings from clever packaging.

6 min read · Apr 16, 2026
A Patient Guide to Buying Your First Camera
Buying Guides

A Patient Guide to Buying Your First Camera

What new photographers should think about before picking their first camera body, beyond the megapixel count.

5 min read · Apr 15, 2026
Copper, Brass, and Bronze in Everyday Products
Product Materials

Copper, Brass, and Bronze in Everyday Products

How three closely related metals differ in feel, longevity, and use, and what to expect from each over time.

5 min read · Apr 15, 2026
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