Latest articles by Alex David
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Ooni Black Friday deals just dropped early – and they're the lowest prices we've ever seen
Ooni deals are the only way to save money on some of the most expensive pizza ovens on the market
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Unusual outdoor Christmas lights – 9 strange but stylish lighting options to elevate your outdoor decor
Lots of Christmas lights fall back on boring, predictable designs. I trawled the internet to find 9 unusual outdoor Christmas lights that go beyond the basic
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I bought an Instant Pot on Black Friday – do I regret it two years later?
I bought an Instant Pot last Black Friday - should you do the same on Amazon Prime Day?
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I've tested lawn trimmers for years – here is all you need to know about how to buy one that's effective and easy to use
It can be hard to find a good trimmer. After years of testing these yard tools, this is exactly how to buy a good trimmer that's comfortable and effective
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Ooni vs Gozney: which pizza oven is best ahead of Black Friday 2024?
I put Ooni vs Gozney in a head-to-head to see which pizza oven brand comes out on top. Our tests found Ooni is better, but not by much
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Hard vs soft faucet covers – which $5 fix is best to stop pipes from freezing?
Covers are an easy way to stop faucets from freezing, but it's not clear which type is best. This is all you need to know about hard vs soft faucet covers
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How to buy good gardening tools – expert tips to find tools that last a lifetime
Learning how to buy good gardening tools can save you hundreds of dollars over the course of your life. Here's all I've learned from testing dozens of tools
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Unusual uses for a snow blower when there's no snow on the ground – and 2 things you should never do
Snow blowers are only useful when it snows. These unusual uses for a snow blower will make it useful year-round, helping you get better value
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Best grills 2024: the best smoker, charcoal, and gas grills – tested by experts
After trialing dozens of burgers, grilled chickens, briskets, steaks, and ribs on gas, charcoal, and smoker grills from brands such as Weber and Ninja, these are the very best grills.
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Unusual uses for a hedge trimmer – 4 ways to get more value out of this essential power tool
Hedge trimmers seem like they're only good for one job. I spoke to landscaping experts about unusual uses for hedge trimmers to get you more value for money
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Best gas grills 2024 – tested by experts
Appliance experts reveal the best gas grill of 2024, with impartial tests of the best gas grills from Weber, Char-Broil, Napoleon and more
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Best hot tubs: expert picks for your outdoor space
A hot tub might be the missing piece from your yard. Here's our selection of the very best you can buy, with choices to reflect a range of needs and budgets
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The brand new Ooni Karu 2 Pro surprised me – it's just flown to the top of my pizza oven ranking
I tested the Ooni Karu 2 Pro on seven pizzas, calzones, chicken, and even brownies. I can hardly fault it - it's the best pizza oven in the world
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6 unusual uses for pruners – an arboreal expert reveals how to get more value from this humble tool
Pruners seem like straightforward tools, but an expert reveals the 6 unusual uses for pruners that can transform your gardening for healthier, prettier plants
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Unusual uses for a lawn mower – experts reveal 6 bonus functions to make your mower more useful in winter
Lawn mowers seem like they only do one job, but these unusual uses for a lawn mower from the experts will transform your yard – even in winter
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Is it safe to use a hot tub in the winter? Experts explain how to make it worry-free
Using a hot tub in winter is almost perfectly safe; you just need to prevent slips
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Should I buy a grill on Black Friday? Why buying a grill at the wrong time of year can be the right move
It feels wrong, but buying a grill over Black Friday can save you hundreds of dollars. This is all you need to know about finding a good grill on markdown
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Best grill deals – I just found the biggest discounts on the most highly-rated grills
I just found the best grill deals. As an expert product tester, these are the only grill deals actually worth buying.
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Best eco-friendly yard tools – 9 plastic-free tools to keep your garden non-toxic
Plastic tools can harm your soil over time, lowering its fertility and weakening your plants. These tested wooden tools are the best eco-friendly yard tools
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I've tested dozens of hedge trimmers, and know how to buy the very best – this is my expert advice
The market is flooded with cheap plastic hedge trimmers that don't last. Here's how to buy a hedge trimmer that actually works
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Best hedge shears – a garden product tester reveals the only shears you should ever buy
Pruning is a vital part of gardening, so you need to do it with the best tools. After years of testing, I found the ARS KR-1000 are the best shears in the world
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Should you buy a pizza oven table? Pro pizza chefs reveal 5 reasons why it is an essential piece of kit
Pizza oven tables make it much, much easier to make pizza at home. Pro pizza chefs gave me 5 reasons why, as well as all of the drawbacks
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Are solar lights bad for plants? Horticultural pros say no, but there are 5 reasons to be careful
It's rare for solar lights to damage plants, but it can happen in these circumstances
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How to clean solar lights – expert advice for cleaning every type of solar light
Dirty solar lights are dimmer and shorter-lasting than clean lights. Here's how to clean solar lights for better, brighter solar lights
