Latest articles by Alex David
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Unusual uses for a hedge trimmer – 4 ways to get more value out of this essential power tool
Hedge 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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Best gas grills – tested by experts
Appliance experts reveal the best gas grill of 2025, with impartial tests of the best gas grills from Weber, Char-Broil, Napoleon and more
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Best hot tubs: expert picks for your outdoor space
A hot tub might be the missing piece from your yard. Here's our selection of the very best you can buy, with choices to reflect a range of needs and budgets
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The brand new Ooni Karu 2 Pro surprised me – it's just flown to the top of my pizza oven ranking
I 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 tool
Pruners 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 winter
Lawn 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-free
Using a hot tub in winter is almost perfectly safe; you just need to prevent slips
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Should I buy a grill on Black Friday? Why buying a grill at the wrong time of year can be the right move
It feels wrong, but buying a grill over Black Friday can save you hundreds of dollars. This is all you need to know about finding a good grill on markdown
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Best grill deals – I just found the biggest discounts on the most highly-rated grills
I just found the best grill deals. As an expert product tester, these are the only grill deals actually worth buying.
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Best eco-friendly yard tools – 9 plastic-free tools to keep your garden non-toxic
Plastic 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 advice
The 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 buy
Pruning 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 kit
Pizza 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 careful
It'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 light
Dirty 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 yard
Sheds 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 instead
It'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 lights
Some 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-haves
Pizza 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 effective
Surprisingly, it's possible to charge solar lights indoors. I spoke to electrical experts about how to charge solar lights without sun
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Can you light a garden path with solar lights? Electrical experts reveal 3 reasons why it's a bad idea – and what to do instead
Many people wonder if you can light a walkway with solar lights, but electrical experts gave me three reasons why it never works
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Pro gardeners reveal the only pruners you should ever use
Good pruners are a garden essential. Thankfully, it's easy to find the best pruners – all pro gardeners agree that the Felco F2 are the only pair to use
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Deck lighting mistakes – decking experts reveal 7 common missteps and how to avoid them
It's hard to perfect your deck lighting, and if you get it wrong, it's an expensive mistake. I spoke to the experts about 7 common deck lighting mistakes
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How to light a fence – 5 ways to make a humble fence a little brighter
Fences are common to almost every backyard and they're almost always the most neglected feature. Here's how to light a fence for a more interesting backyard
