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Moccamaster KM5 Burr Grinder: consistent, mindful grinding
This feels like a premium grinder: the quality stainless steel appliance is quick and quiet, with consistent grind size. It’s relatively simple for the price, but is a lovely luxury
By Laura Honey • Published
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‘It is well worth the money': Emma’s $99 Foam Pillow is fantastic for every sleep position
The Emma Foam Pillow is not only customizable but designed with excellent support in mind too
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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Smeg Milk Frother Review: café-quality frothy coffee
The Smeg milk frother makes barista-quality coffee with next to no need for supervision. This is perfect for coffee, hot chocolate, and colder alternatives
By Laura Honey • Published
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Smeg coffee grinder review: for $300, are they out of their grind?
Smeg’s lovable retro design could be mistaken for all style without any substance. It isn’t. With over 30 settings, automatic controls, and excellent performance, it’s close to burr-fect.
By Laura Honey • Published
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Napoleon Phantom Rogue SE 425 RSIB review: sleek, stylish, but not quite right
The Napoleon Phantom Rogue looks like a spaceship has landed in the backyard, but this modern grill has a few drawbacks
By Alex David • Published
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Instant Vortex Slim 6-quart Air Fryer review: a big air fryer that won't dominate your space
Instant's latest air fryer aims to bring a generous capacity while opening up your countertop real estate. I think they've achieved it, but with an air fryer that otherwise doesn't particularly stand out
By Alex David • Published
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De’Longhi Dinamica Plus Coffee Maker: Brad Pitt's choice
There's a lot to love about the De’Longhi Dinamica Plus Coffee Maker, also known as the ‘Brad Pitt Coffee Machine’. It can make 16 different coffees perfectly.
By Laura Honey • Published
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Smeg Drip Coffee Maker: 50s style with modern technology
This gorgeous coffee maker looks great on a countertop and makes coffee quietly, but we've found a few issues.
By Laura Honey • Published
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Weber Q3200 review: can you get a great gas grill for under $500?
We were impressed with the power on offer with the Weber Q3200, as well as the speedy assembly. However, some finishes felt predictably cheap.
By Millie Fender • Published
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Nutribullet Smart Touch Blender review: brilliant blending on a budget
This unfussy blender is just the thing for whipping up quick smoothies and sauces
By Alex David • Published
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Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker: Pure Indulgence by name and nature
The Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker is a simple, stainless steel cube. I was apprehensive at first, but this is brilliant. It’s easy to use and the ice cream is a delight
By Laura Honey • Published
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KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment: churning perfection
The KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment is mesmerizing. It churns the perfect soft scoop in under twenty-five minutes and I could hardly take my eyes off it
By Laura Honey • Published
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Ninja Creami Review: is the TikTok trend up to the fanfare?
Ninja makes excellent blenders, so it makes sense that Ninja Creami is a fantastic ice cream maker. Lots of influencers love their Creamis, but I’m not sure
By Laura Honey • Published
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Magic Bullet Mini Juicer Review: cheap, cheerful juicing
This is the best juicer you can get for under $100, but it won't compete with the very best models
By Alex David • Published
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Everdure FORCE gas grill review: the best looking gas grill on the market
There's no grill better suited to garden design than the Everdure FORCE gas grill, and it cooks well too, despite some minor hiccups
By Alex David • Published
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Zoku Ice Cream Maker review
The Zoku ice cream maker is a miniature marvel. The process is very hands-on: rather than churning you do the work with a small spoon. It’s fun, fast, and easy. I’d give it as a gift to almost everyone I know.
By Laura Honey • Published
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The Ooni Volt 12 is my new favorite pizza oven: here's why
I was skeptical of Ooni's new indoor pizza oven, but the Volt has fully converted me
By Millie Fender • Published
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SEBO Automatic X4 Boost review: can this old-fashioned vacuum compete with modern models?
I wouldn't have looked twice at the SEBO Automatic X4 Boost Upright Vacuum cleaner, but the carpet professionals highly recommended it. Is it worth the hype?
By Laura Honey • Published
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Considering a Dyson? Hoover ONEPWR Pet Max might be better
The Hoover ONEPWR Pet Max delivers high performance, whole home cleaning for a reasonable price. We loved this versatile vacuum across a range of floor surfaces.
By Laura Honey • Published
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Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute review: the best value Dyson
The Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute can bring Dyson performance at a more sensible price tag
By Alex David • Published
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Husqvarna Lawn Xpert LE-322 review: achieve a beautifully manicured lawn with a self-propelled electric lawn mower
Husqvarna’s brand-new all-electric lawn mower, the Lawn Xpert LE-322, brings excellent mowing with some minor
By Alex Temblador • Published
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Ego LM2130E review: cordless mowing hits the mark
Ego brings some serious battery power to large gardens, offering a real alternative to gas.
By Steve Bradley • Published
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I tested the Hoover ONEPWR Blade+: it could be best budget vacuum you can buy
The Hoover ONEPWR Blade+ is a brilliant option for those on a budget. It's powerful, has a flexible floorhead, and is cordless too.
By Laura Honey • Published
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Siena mattress review: comfort without the cost
reviews/siena-mattress I tested the Siena mattress for quality of sleep based on its price. For under $500 it's a supportive memory foam mattress perfect for side sleepers who need a new bed on a budget
By Tonya Pendleton • Published
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I tried a $6k coffee maker – as a barista, I’m not convinced
Faema has made barista-quality coffee makers for over eighty years. I've tested their $6,500 coffee maker to find out whether the coffee is really worth it
By Laura Honey • Published
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Kamado Joe Classic Joe II review: charcoal grilling, refined
The Heston-approved Everdure Fusion grill is modern and well-made, but with everything you need for classic charcoal cooking
By Millie Fender • Published
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Weber Spirit II E-310 review: the best grill you can buy
This grill destroyed the competition in our latest round of testing. It's a simple, unfussy grill that anyone can use to make perfect food every time.
By Alex David • Published
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My mattress was too firm for my liking – the Coop retreat mattress topper felt like sleeping on a cloud
The Coop retreat mattress topper transformed my firm rental mattress into a soft and supportive sleep surface
By Louise Oliphant • Published
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For under $500, the Zinus Cooling Gel memory foam mattress kept my temperature regulated all night long
As a hot sleeper, memory foam mattresses don't usually suit my needs – the Zinus Cooling Gel mattress kept me cool, even on warm nights
By Camryn Rabideau • Published
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