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Best Nespresso machines for every budget, taste, and kitchen style
How do you know whether you want the Lattissima, the Creatista, the Plus or the Pop? We have the answers
By Lydia Hayman Last updated
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The 6 best Dyson vacuums 2025 – powerful floor cleaning to suit every home
The best of the best Dyson vacuums - to suit every home, floor and budget
By Dan Fauzi Last updated
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Best Keurig alternatives – more sophisticated, single-serve machines
Keurigs are convenient, but they don't always make great coffee. After years of testing the best, we found these Keurig alternatives make much better brews
By Lydia Hayman Last updated
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Best indoor pizza ovens – I've tested the market and found the only 3 worth considering
Indoor pizza ovens can be hit or miss, but these three are the real deal
By Lydia Hayman Last updated
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Best ice cream makers 2025 – tried and tested by our expert team for effortless frozen treats at home
We've rounded up our favorite gadgets for whipping up easy homemade ice cream and refreshing sorbets
By Lydia Hayman Last updated
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The 3 best cordless vacuums for suction power, runtime, and convenience – I'm a professional vacuum tester and these are the only ones worth buying
Ditch the power cord for one of the best cordless vacuum cleaners to swiftly clean your home from top to bottom
By Dan Fauzi Last updated
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Which Ninja blender should I buy? The best Ninja blenders, tested and compared by the experts
It can be hard to work out which Ninja blender to buy. After rounds of testing, here's our definitive breakdown of the options
By Lydia Hayman Last updated
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The 3 best Miele vacuums in 2025 – high-end canister and cordless vacuums with almost flawless performance
We tested the latest Miele vacuums to find out which is right for your home
By Dan Fauzi Last updated
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Best cooling mattress 2025 − tried and tested by hot sleepers
Weather the warm summer nights with active thermoregulation and moisture-wicking technology
By Emilia Hitching Last updated
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Where's the best place to buy a bathroom vanity? A style editor's top recommendations for style and practicality
I've spent hours researching the best designs on the market, so you don't have to
By Molly Malsom Last updated
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Best non-stick frying pans for perfectly cooked eggs, fish, pancakes and more
Tired of food sticking to the pan and spoiling? These tried-and-tested non-stick pans will minimize the mess and waste
By Lydia Hayman Last updated
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These are the 3 best organic mattress toppers I've ever tested – an essential for clean and comfy sleep
I've reviewed and ranked 3 of the best toppers from Avocado, Birch, and Earthfoam to help you choose wisely and sleep better, naturally
By Emilia Hitching Last updated
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The 7 best vacuum cleaners for carpet – after 1,000+ hours of testing, I know these powerful appliances will extract all dust, dirt, and hair from your floors
Your vacuum needs strong suction and a powerful brushroll for spotless carpets
By Dan Fauzi Last updated
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Best induction pans – tried and tested
A chef's guide to the best and most stylish pans for your induction cooktop
By Lydia Hayman Last updated
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Best essential oil diffuser 2025 – tested by a Master Perfumer for every aesthetic and budget
Refresh your interiors with fresh scents for the new season
By Laura Honey Last updated
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The 3 best air fryers for the speediest, crispiest and healthiest meals
I'm a chef and spent 10 months testing and reviewing the top air fryer brands to find the ones worth investing in
By Lydia Hayman Last updated
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The 6 best air purifiers in 2025: I'm a home tech editor with asthma and allergies, and these models excelled in our tests for cleaner air at home
Everybody deserves to breathe clean air. With one of the best air purifiers, you can.
By Dan Fauzi Last updated
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If you're looking for a sleeper sofa that won't embarrass you when guests come to stay – these are the ones I'd actually recommend to a friend
Here's everything you need to know to help you choose a sleeper sofa that is stylish yet doesn't feel like sleeping on a rock
By Charlotte Olby Last updated
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Best affordable bed sheets 2025 − crisp percales and silky sateens to upgrade your bedroom on a budget
When you buy the best affordable bed sheets, you don't have to compromise quality for cost − I've ranked six of my favorite sets from Amazon, Target, and more
By Emilia Hitching Last updated
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Best cast iron cookware – a chef's guide to building an heirloom collection
Our kitchen appliances editor tested the best cast iron cookware – from skillets and Dutch ovens to baking dishes – to find the perfect pieces for your kitchen
By Lydia Hayman Last updated
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I've furnished bedrooms big and small – don't order your new bedroom furniture without checking out these 11 stores first
I've used my personal experience and shopping expertise to find all the best places to buy bedroom furniture – and picked my favorite pieces to show you
By Charlotte Olby Last updated
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The 6 best robot vacuum cleaners – take hours off your chore time with these smart, powerful cleaners
We've tested 18 of the best robot vacuums and mops in real-world conditions to find out which ones are worth the spend
By Dan Fauzi Last updated
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Bedding sales – how to get the best deals on silky sheets, supportive pillows, and cooling comforters
Here's everything you need to know about the bedding sales, from where to shop to what to buy and how to save, according to our Sleep Editor
By Emilia Hitching Last updated
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Transform your home's ambience with the best reed diffusers – recommended by master perfumers, and tested in our homes
Find your signature scent and enjoy it for weeks
By Ottilie Blackhall Last updated
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Best Dyson alternatives: save $100s on these thoroughly tested alternatives, with the features and suction power of a premium Dyson
After testing 55 alternative vacuums, these are the top nine to consider for Dyson-style suction, pet hair pickup and dust detection
By Dan Fauzi Last updated
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7 Dutch oven alternatives – practical pans and affordable appliances to use instead
Explore our round-up of the best Dutch oven alternatives that can seamlessly substitute this classic piece of cookware
By Lydia Hayman Last updated
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There's some incredibly chic striped outdoor decor hiding in the Way Day sale – these are our favorite pieces (starting from just $50)
The Way Day sale is filled with on-trend striped pieces to give your patio a resort-like overhaul
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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We tested the best Instant Pots of 2025 – these are five picks that actually delivered
Our team of chefs and home cooks tested the range – from the tiniest rice cooker to the beautiful Pro Max – to find the options actually worth buying
By Lydia Hayman Last updated
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This is our little black book of the very best places to buy stylish outdoor furniture from Target, Wayfair, Pottery Barn, and more
Stylish, weatherproof, and built to last – these are the expert-approved pieces worth your patio space this season
By Charlotte Olby Last updated