Alex David
As Head of eCommerce, Alex makes sure our readers find the right information to help them make the best purchase. After graduating from Cambridge, Alex learned the tricks of the trade at the Good Housekeeping Institute, testing everything from vacuums to washing machines to dog toys to exercise bikes. He then moved to BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine, where he got into the weeds to discover the best gardening tools, machinery, and wildlife products. At a time when it can be tricky to know what's what, and when budgets are tighter than ever, helping readers to find the right products to make their lives a little easier is a genuine passion.
When he's not scouring the internet for the latest and greatest homeware products, you can find Alex on a run, reading, or obsessing about the mighty (honestly) Tottenham Hotspur FC.
Latest articles by Alex David
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GreenPan Elite 6 Quart Slow Cooker – non-toxic and nearly perfect
I tested the GreenPan Elite 6 Quart Slow Cooker for a few weeks to see how it holds up. I found an excellent slow cooker, though it's a little overpriced
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Can lawnmower blades be too sharp? Expert tips on a common lawncare mistake
If your lawnmower blades are too sharp, you're harming your grass. I spoke to lawncare experts about this common misconception
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Best wooden outdoor furniture 2024 – expert picks and advice
Find the best wooden outdoor furniture with our guide to where to shop for durable teak, eucalyptus, or acacia wood patio furniture
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Stop the presses: a Vitamix is finally under $300
Vitamix make the best blenders around, but that quality comes at a cost. QVC's February sales have brought the Explorian down under $300
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There's thousands off home decor in the Anthropologie New Year sales
There's so much to shop in the Anthropologie New Year sales. I worked my way through dozens of deals to find the very best
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Revealed: America's most popular homeware products of 2024 - our readers' top buys, and today's best prices
From air fryers to vacuums - find out what everyone's been buying. Here are the top 9 products loved by our readers, and why you might want to invest.
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The best of the Saks Fifth Avenue New Year sales
There are great discounts in the Saks New Year sales. I looked at hundreds of deals to find the best sales on tested products.
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I have looked through 1000s – these are the best New Year coffee maker sales
The best New Year Christmas coffee maker sales will bring you quality coffee for less. I've found the only deals you should buy on barista-approved coffee makers.
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I found some huge deals in the Amazon New Year sales – better than Black Friday
Black Friday is long over, but the Amazon New Year sales actually have better prices. These are my favorites after scouring thousands of offers.
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These are the only things I'm buying in the New Year sales
We've curated the New Year sales from tested brands. There's offers from KitchenAid, Ninja, Dyson and more to save money in your home, kitchen and garden.
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I went through 500 deals – these are the best Nordstrom New Year sales
After scouring hundreds, I found the best Nordstrom New Year sales. These are the best discounts on tested products in the Nordstrom Half-Yearly sale.
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I'm a product tester – these are the best Target New Year sales
The best Target New Year sales bring big discounts but stressful stores. These are the best deals to shop from the comfort of your couch.
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There's thousands off furniture in the Wayfair New Year sales
There's huge discounts in the Wayfair New Year sales. I worked my way through all the deals to find the very best as we head into 2024.
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When does the Target after-Christmas sale begin?
Blink and you could miss the best deals of the year on holiday decor at Target
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Carpet cleaner vs vacuum cleaner – which is best?
The difference between a carpet cleaner vs vacuum cleaner is crucial for your cleaning. This is everything you need to know from our expert tests and advice.
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The best coffee table books – loved by real interior designers
The best coffee table books make the perfect gift, but the market is over saturated. These are the coffee table books beloved by real interior designers.
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The ultimate gift guide for home obsessives – presents they actually want
If you're looking for the best home gifts for the holidays, we've found them. Our expert testers have collected their tests and research to find the best gifts.
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Should you even bother with an air fryer? Advice from a product tester
Air fryers are everywhere, but it's smart to be a little skeptical. As a product tester, I think they're worth the money, but they're very far from perfect
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Shark Cyber Monday deals – the lowest prices we've seen
Need a new vacuum? Don't miss out on these Shark Cyber Monday deals. There's lots of Cyber Monday deals out there; I've found the best
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Should you ever buy a robot vacuum?
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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The best stand mixer in the world is STILL $100 off – but the best KitchenAid deals will sell out
The KitchenAid Artisan is the best stand mixer in the world. It's still $100 off for Cyber Monday: these are the only sales you should shop.
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As a product tester, only buy these pizza oven and grill deals this Cyber Monday
Pizza oven and grill deals reach amazing prices over Cyber Monday. These tested products are the only ones worth considering in the Black Friday sales.
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The only Dyson deal worth buying is STILL on sale days after Cyber Monday
The Dyson deals this year haven't been spectacular, but after trawling the internet I've found the only Dyson deal worth buying on Cyber Monday.
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Can you trust Made in USA labels? A warning for Black Friday
Black Friday means lots of cheap products hitting the market at even cheaper prices. But with thousands of products on sale, not everything is as it seems
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