Alex David
As Head of eCommerce, Alex makes sure our readers find the right information to help them make the best purchase. After graduating from Cambridge, Alex learned the tricks of the trade at the Good Housekeeping Institute, testing everything from vacuums to washing machines to dog toys to exercise bikes. He then moved to BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine, where he got into the weeds to discover the best gardening tools, machinery, and wildlife products. At a time when it can be tricky to know what's what, and when budgets are tighter than ever, helping readers to find the right products to make their lives a little easier is a genuine passion.
When he's not scouring the internet for the latest and greatest homeware products, you can find Alex on a run, reading, or obsessing about the mighty (honestly) Tottenham Hotspur FC.
Latest articles by Alex David
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iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ – as good as a robot vacuum gets
The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ vacuum and mop is the best robot I've ever tested. After trialling it for more than a month, I found it's one of the very best.
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This unique pizza oven is one of Oprah's Favorite Things – but it will cost you
Oprah's favorite things are here, bringing a rundown on some of the best gifts you can buy. Among them is one of our favorite pizza ovens, but it's pricey.
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Which Ooni pizza oven should I buy? The best Ooni ovens, tested by experts
Justifiably popular, these are the best Ooni ovens you can buy, compared head-to-head.
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Wayfair Christmas decorations are surprisingly good – and on sale
Wayfair's Way Day is here, and brings huge discounts on a range of home products. But after scouring thousands of deals, I've spied some great Christmas decor
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A new helping hand – how your broadband can make your home run even smarter
EE's Smart Hub Plus means you can control the internet usage of every device in your home, and all at the touch of a button
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There's surprisingly tasteful Christmas decor on Amazon
Amazon is usually the last place to find Christmas decor. But before you discount it, there's surprisingly tasteful homes style - these are our favorites
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LIVE: I'm a product tester – these are the best October Prime Day deals to shop now
As a product tester and deals writer, I know exactly what's best to buy on Prime Day. I'm covering all the best deals - live as they happen
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These are the best last-minute Prime Day vacuum deals – trust me, I've tested dozens
I've tested dozens of vacuums over the years so I know exactly which are best. These are the very best Prime Day vacuum deals, and some of them aren't at Amazon
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Walmart Shark Days: is this better than Prime Day?
Walmart's Shark Days have got the jump on Amazon's huge Prime Big Deal Days promotion next week. But are the deals actually good value?
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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days vs Best Buy: which is worth your money?
The two retailers have launched big sales ahead of Black Friday. As a product tester and shopping writer, this is the lowdown on which of these sales is best.
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I'm a product tester – these are STILL the best Prime Big Deal Days deals
Prime Big Deal Days is here and there's big discounts on range of tech and home appliances. As a product tester, these are the only ones I think you should buy
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I'm a product tester – the best stand mixer in the world is on sale for Prime Day
I saw that the best stand mixer is on sale for Prime Big Deal Days. We've tested plenty of stand mixers over the years and the Artisan is still the best.
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I'm a product tester – Walmart's Holiday Kickoff is cheaper than Prime Day
Walmart Deals Holiday Kickoff doesn't have the range of products that Amazon does, but after working my way through hundreds of deals, I've found a lot of them are cheaper
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Should I buy on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days or wait until Black Friday?
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are running October 10th-11th, but Black Friday is nearly here. I dug through all the discounts to see if you should buy now or wait.
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I'm a shopping writer – I've just caught some early Amazon Prime Day deals
Prime Big Deal Days are here and some of the best deals on expensive brands like KitchenAid, Dyson, and Vitamix are only getting better
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Keurig vs Nespresso – which coffee maker is best for taste, variety, and your wallet
The two companies dominate the market, but when it comes to Keurig vs Nespresso, which is better? I delve into our reviews to find which brand you should buy.
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Black Friday just came early – Amazon announce Prime Big Deal Days
Amazon just announced another Prime Day. As a product tester and shopping writer, here's everything we know so far, and the best early deals
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Dreams come true - there's 50% off the best value mattress in DreamCloud's flash sale
We've tested plenty of mattresses, but never seen one as good value as the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid. Now that value is even better, with a huge 50% saving.
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I'm a reviews editor – after looking at thousands, these are the best Labor day outdoor furniture deals
I've been on the outdoor furniture beat for years. After working my way through thousands of deals, this is the best-value, highest quality furniture you can buy.
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I'm a shopping editor, and these are the best Labor Day deals today
I earn a editing product reviews. I've spent the past few days combing through thousands of deals to find the best discounts on tested products
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I scoured Walmart for hours: you can save a thousand dollars this Labor Day
As a shopping writer, I've found that Walmart has some great offers if you know where to look. Here's the very best of what I've found in the Labor Day Sales
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Best coffee maker for beginners 2024: approved by a barista
Coffee makers are overly complicated. The best coffee maker for beginners is simple, fast an easy - here are our suggests from our rounds of testing.
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Should you buy on Labor Day or wait for Black Friday?
Black Friday gets the headlines, but Labor Day has some good deals if you know where to look. I asked the experts if you should hold out for Black Friday
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I'm a shopping editor: there's already some (very) early Labor Day deals
I've already spied some savings in the runup to Labor Day, with hundreds of dollars of some of our favorite tested products. These are the very best deals.
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