How we research and test
Every recommendation on Ewula says how it was made. This page explains each label and the steps behind it.
The four evidence labels
| Label | What it means |
|---|---|
| Tested hands-on | We set up and used the product ourselves. The article includes a testing record: what, how long, and what we observed. |
| Manufacturer specifications | Facts such as dimensions and weight limits come from the maker's published specifications, linked in the sources. |
| Independent research | We relied on standards bodies, published research or other credible sources, all linked. |
| Editorial pick | A judgement call by the editor, explained in the text. |
An article can carry more than one label. Ewula's current guides are research-based; none claims hands-on testing.
How we research products
We do not test products hands-on. Our product guides are built from three kinds of evidence, and each guide says which it used:
- Manufacturer specifications. Dimensions, weight limits and other specifications come from the maker's own pages or retailer listings, which we link. Small-space fit is mostly a matter of these numbers, so we check them carefully and draw footprints to scale.
- Independent reviewers. Where established publications have tested a product, we summarize what they found, in our own words, and link to their review.
- Published guidance. For questions about desk height, screen distance, lighting and electrical safety, we rely on sources such as OSHA, Mayo Clinic, the American Optometric Association and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
We do not copy product descriptions, and we never show star ratings or review counts. If we ever use a product ourselves, that guide will say so and include a record of what we did.
Sources
Factual claims link to their source. We prefer original sources: manufacturers, standards bodies, government agencies and peer-reviewed research. Each article lists its sources and the date they were checked.
How we use AI tools
We use AI tools to help with research summaries, outlines and first drafts. A person checks every fact against its source, adds the hands-on observations, and approves the final text. An automated quality check also blocks publication if an article claims testing without a testing record, contains typed prices or ratings, lacks sources, or duplicates another page.
Keeping guides current
Published guides are checked on a schedule for broken links, discontinued products and outdated information. When something changes we update the page and show the date. Significant errors are noted in a correction at the end of the article.