Latest articles by Alex David
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Best festoon lights 2024 – tested by a garden expert
These are the best festoon lights you can buy. After years of testing lights, I've finally found the few worth having.
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Why does my garden hose smell like rotten eggs? How to fix an odorous gardening issue
There's a natural reason why your garden hose smells like eggs, but it can be expensive to fix
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Why is my lawnmower smoking? Four common problems and simple fixes
A smoking lawnmower seems pretty dramatic, but it's actually fairly easy to fix. There are four common problems with four simple solutions
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How to keep drinks cool without a cooler – 3 inexpensive, foolproof methods
These foolproof method sto keep drinks cool without a cooler are cheap and simple
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The best July 4th deals – I've studied hundreds of deals to work out which are worth your time (and money)
The best July 4th deals - I just found thousands of dollars of savings
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Are my garden power tools too noisy? Expert advice on noise regulations to help you avoid upsetting your neighbors
I spoke to a legal expert about the laws governing power tools and the noise they make
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How we test blenders – our experts' step-by-step process
If you're intrigued in how we test blenders to decide which models are the best on the market, here's where to look. We'll explain the whole process.
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Japanese gardening tools are worth the investment – and I've put hundreds to the test to find the best ones
The best Japanese gardening tools can revolutionise your gardening. After testing hundreds, these are the very best.
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Where can I place outdoor lights? The laws you need to know to avoid 'light trespass'
Light trespass can be a huge nuisance. I spoke to a legal expert about where you can place your lights to stay on the right side of the law
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'A big safety risk' – 4 reasons why it's rarely safe to grill under a gazebo
It seems like a great idea, but grilling under a gazebo is unsafe
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Who actually owns my fence? Advice from a real estate attorney on how to get clued up on the law
It's not clear who owns a fence dividing two yards. I spoke to a legal expert about how to tell the difference and protect yourself from disputes
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When is it antisocial to use a sprinkler? Expert advice on the timings and potential rules to watch out for
Sprinkling at the wrong time of day can irritate your neighbors. Experts reveal the best time of day to run your sprinkler for community harmony
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This is the single-serve coffee maker that the experts use – Morning Coffee Maker review
The Morning Coffee Maker single-serve machine offers minute precision that other machines can't match. It's loved by the experts, but is it for you?
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Can I have a fire pit under a gazebo? Experts advise against this common backyard mistake
It's tempting to put a fire pit under a gazebo, but it can be dangerous. I two asked experts if it's safe to put a fire pit under a gazebo
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When should you grill with the lid closed? Expert chef advice
After speaking with chefs - and years testing grills - I learned the golden rule for grilling with the lid closed
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Have you heard of the potato trick? Discover how to make a grill non-stick using a kitchen leftover
I asked expert chefs how to make a grill non-stick, and they gave me a cheap trick with a potato, as well as some other simple grilling tips
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Can you build a pergola next to a neighbor's fence? 6 rules from legal experts
Building a pergola next to a neighbor's fence can cause a lot of arguments, and they can get litigious. I spoke to legal experts for advice
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Gazebo vs patio umbrella – which is best to beat the heat?
With millions trapped under the heat dome, it's smart to weigh up gazebos vs patio umbrellas to create some much-needed shade
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Gozney vs Solo Stove: which pizza oven is best in 2024?
I pitched Gozney vs Solo Stove to see which pizza oven brand is the champion. Our tests found Gozney is better, but very expensive
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Ooni vs Solo Stove: which pizza oven is best in 2024?
I put Ooni vs Solo Stove in a head to head to see which pizza oven brand comes out on top. Our tests found Ooni is better, but not by much
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Are wire grill brushes dangerous? Experts advise against this grill accessory and offer a clever alternative
Wire grill brushes can be dangerous, but grilling experts gave me an alternative you already have lying around in your kitchen
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Chefs reveal the best temperatures for grilling perfect chicken, burgers, and brats
This the best temperature for cooking pizza according to expert chefs and pizzaiolos. These exerts gave me a foolproof method
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I just found hundreds of dollars off grills and pizza ovens in Wayfair's Anniversary sale
There are plenty of cheap grills and pizza ovens in Wayfair's Anniversary sale. I went through hundreds of deals to find the very best
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How do pizza ovens work? Insight from the experts
I spoke to an expert food scientist about how pizza ovens work, to learn the science behind a perfect pizza
