Latest articles by Alex David
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Electricians reveal how to shorten outdoor Christmas lights – two simple methods for safe festive lighting
I spoke to electricians and lighting experts about how to shorten outdoor Christmas lights. They gave me two simple methods, and one doesn't even need DIY
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How to attach Christmas lights to brick walls – 5 hacks from DIY experts, and the easiest method revealed
Nailing your Christmas lights can be difficult. I spoke to DIY professionals about how to attach Christmas lights to brick and they taught me the perfect method
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How many outdoor Christmas lights do I need? An expert electrician explains the 'fifty-per-foot' rule
It can be hard to know how many LEDs you need for your Christmas lighting. An expert gave me a handy rule of thumb to help you work it out
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Lighting experts reveal how to light a porch for Christmas – 5 tips from expert designers
I asked lighting experts how to light a porch for Christmas - and they gave me five ideas that can transform your home over the holidays
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I gave in and asked the experts for the right way to hang outdoor Christmas lights – in every type of bush, shrub, and tree
Getting the hang of outdoor Christmas lights can be tricky, so I asked experts for their advice
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How to light a path for Christmas – lighting designers reveal insider tips on this surprisingly tricky place to decorate
Learning how to light a path for Christmas can save you a lot of bother over the holidays. These lighting designers reveal how to set up Christmas path lights
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How to winterize a pressure washer – pros reveal 5 simple steps to stop your pressure washer from freezing
Winter can be a dangerous time for tools. Professional pressure cleaners taught me how to winterize a pressure washer to keep it from freezing and breaking
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How to winterize a deck – experts reveal 7 tips, and a common winterizing mistake you should never make
A deck is a beautiful addition to any home, but they can be a pain to maintain Learning how to winterize a deck can save you hundreds of dollars in repairs
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How to use a pizza oven in winter – pros reveal 5 tips for cooking pizzas in the cold
Pizza ovens can only be used outside, so here's how to make cold cooking a little easier
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Rain chains vs rain barrels: which water management system is best – and what happens if you combine them?
There are benefits and drawbacks to both rain chains and rain barrels, but which is best for your yard?
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How to winterize a hot tub – spa experts reveal 6 simple steps to protect your hot tub from the cold
Learning how to winterize a hot tub can prevent thousands of dollars' of damage. I spoke to experts about the simple steps to winterize a hot tub.
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I tested the Felco Elite 6 – and found nearly perfect pruners
The world's best pruner brand is now even better, but is any pair of pruning shears worth $100?
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How to buy a trail camera – a pro photographer reveals how to buy the perfect gift for gardeners
They make great gifts, but trail cameras can be hard to understand. I spoke to a professional photographer for his tips on how to buy a trail camera
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How to winterize a rain barrel – experts reveal 4 easy steps, and why you should always store it upside down
A winter freeze can crack your rain barrel. I spoke to the experts about how to winterize a rain barrel to keep it working for years to come
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How to grill in the winter – grilling gurus reveal 7 tips for easy winter grilling
Grills are often out of action for half of the year. I spoke to grilling experts about how to grill in the winter - even when it's snowing
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The best air fryer we've ever tested is STILL massively discounted after Cyber Monday – but the price is starting to rise
The Instant Vortex Plus has been out favorite air fryer for years, and now it's at one of the lowest prices we've ever seen. This is all you need to know
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are notoriously bad for gardening deals, but I spotted my favorite five-star rated pruning saw at its best price ever
Black Friday rarely sees gardening deals, but I've found a great deal hidden in the depths of Amazon. One of the best pruning saws around is now half price
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The trending Ninja Woodfire pizza oven is on sale, but all is not as it seems – I think there are 3 much better deals
The Ninja Woodfire pizza oven is pretty good, but pretty good doesn't cut it. I think you can do better for cheaper
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Ooni replaced our favorite pizza oven – it was $280 cheaper than it should be
The Ooni Karu 16 was our favorite pizza oven for years. It was recently supplanted by a new model, and that meant that the original was almost $300 cheaper
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Lighting designers reveal 7 ways to avoid tacky outdoor Christmas lights, and what to do instead
Some think that outdoor Christmas lights are tacky, but it's often just bad planning. Design experts told me 7 common mistakes to avoid for better lighting.
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Should you ever buy a robot vacuum? After a year of living with one, I'm not convinced
Robot vacuums are notoriously expensive and don't always work. As Black Friday gets underway, is it ever worth buying one, or should you just stick to a vacuum?
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Best indoor pizza ovens – I've scoured the market and found the only 3 worth considering
The best indoor pizza ovens can be pretty hard to find. I've been a pizza oven tester for years - these are the only ovens I recommend
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Designers reveal the best outdoor Christmas light colors – and settle the debate on a controversial festive lighting trend
Outdoor Christmas light colors can bring controversy – these are the shades experts recommend
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These are one of the only sets of solar lights that actually work – and they're at the lowest price we've ever seen
Solar lights are notoriously poor, but these are some of the only lights that actually work. Best of all, they're hugely discounted for Black Friday
