Ask HN: Best web host for personal use?

I would like to host a web site for personal use. I may want to mess around with it to install different web apps or other slightly technical modifications (wallabag?). I have looked at Lithium Hosting and A Small Orange, but I'm having trouble finding any reliable sources for information. Basically, I expect low traffic but would like to have flexibility to use it as a bit of a sandbox. Thanks!