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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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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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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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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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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Nama J2 Juicer review: fuss-free juicing
We got our hands on the Nama J2 juicer to see if it's really one of the best juicers around
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Best robot vacuum for pet hair 2024: tested by experts
Robot vacuums aren't always strong enough to tackle pet hair. There are the robots that actually pick up and seal pet hair, tested by vacuum experts.
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Pumpkin spice is back: here's when the iconic latte returns
It's one of the most popular drinks in the world, but there's only two months to enjoy it. Here's all we know about the return of your (secret) favorite drink.
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Can you make ice cream in a blender? Expert advice and tips
You can almost make ice cream in a blender, but not quite. Here's what I found when I turned to the experts for advice on making ice cream at home.
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Best upright vacuum 2024: tested by appliance experts
The best upright vacuums bring powerful suction and remarkable performance on carpet. We put the top models through their paces to find the best of the best.
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I’m a head product tester and this vacuum is the best Prime Day deal for pet owners
Our reviewers have found hundreds of good deals out of the tens of thousands available on Prime Day. I've cut even these down to a single deal.
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I bought an Instant Pot on Black Friday - do I regret it by Amazon Prime Day?
I bought an Instant Pot last Black Friday - should you do the same on Amazon Prime Day?
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(redirected) I'm a shopping editor: these 15 Walmart outdoor furniture buys are the best on sale this July 4th
After spending hours on the Walmart website, I've whittled thousands of deals down to 15 crucial buys
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Miele Complete C3 Cat and Dog Canister Vacuum review
It's the most expensive vacuum we've ever tested, but I'm not sure the Miele Complete C3 really lives up to that hefty price tag
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The end of the line for our favorite multicooker? Instant Brands files for bankruptcy
Instant make our favorite ever multicooker and oven, but have filed for bankruptcy despite historic success
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The only gifts to put on your wedding registry, tested by kitchen, cleaning, and bedding experts
A wedding registry is a unique opportunity to get some of the best appliances and homes goods out there, but with so many options out there, it pays to know what's best
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When is it antisocial to grill? The rules from the experts
Being a good neighbor doesn't cost anything, and under the terms of HOA, being a bad one could be pretty expensive
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