Latest articles by Alex David
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What can you clean with a pressure washer? A definitive, expert listThis is everything you can clean with a pressure washer – and how to do it properly
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How to fix a pressure washer – 8 easy fixes from a pressure washer proI spoke to an expert to learn how to fix a pressure washer. He gave me 8 easy fixes that can save you hundreds of dollars in repairs
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Unusual outdoor Christmas lights – 9 strange but stylish lighting options to elevate your outdoor decorLots 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 useIt 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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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 lifetimeLearning 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 doSnow 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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Unusual uses for a hedge trimmer – 4 ways to get more value out of this essential power toolHedge 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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The brand new Ooni Karu 2 Pro surprised me – it's just flown to the top of my pizza oven rankingI 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 toolPruners 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 winterLawn 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-freeUsing a hot tub in winter is almost perfectly safe; you just need to prevent slips
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Best eco-friendly yard tools – 9 plastic-free tools to keep your garden non-toxicPlastic 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 adviceThe 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 buyPruning 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 kitPizza 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 carefulIt'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 lightDirty solar lights are dimmer and shorter-lasting than clean lights. Here's how to clean solar lights for better, brighter solar lights
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How to light a shed – for security and style in your yardSheds are often overlooked in garden lighting schemes. However, this can be a security risk. I spoke to the experts about how to light a shed
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Should you use solar lights at Christmas? 5 reasons experts say no, and what you should do insteadIt's smart to wonder if you should use solar lights as Christmas lights. However, these unreliable lights could derail your entire Christmas light display
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Are lumen ratings fake? This marketing trick could mean you've been missold solar lightsSome lumen ratings are real, but shady practices mean your lights may not be as bright as they are supposed to be
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A career testing pizza ovens has proven to me that these 6 accessories are must-havesPizza ovens are great, but they need a few tools to operate at their best. These essential pizza oven accessories are the only pizza oven tools you need
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How to charge solar lights without sun – electrical experts reveal why it works, but warn this solar hack might not always be effectiveSurprisingly, it's possible to charge solar lights indoors. I spoke to electrical experts about how to charge solar lights without sun
