Derek (aka Delbert, Delvis, Delphinium, etc) specialises in home and outdoor wares, from coffee machines, white appliances and vacs to drones, garden gear and BBQs. He has been writing for more years than anyone can remember, starting at the legendary Time Out magazine – the original, London version. He now writes for T3, and a number of its more low-rent rivals.
Derek Adams
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Best gas barbecue 2021: the gas grill shortlist for summer
The best large and portable gas barbecues for gardens, patios, balconies, camping and picnics
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Best garden tools 2021 (non-powered): trim, snip, lop, saw, hoe, dig and rake through autumn
Quite literally the longest and most authoritative list of red-hot manual gardening tools available today
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Best hedge trimmer 2021: trim and shape with the best hedge trimmers
Show obstreperous bushes who's boss with one of the best hedge trimmers
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Best garden watering system 2021: irrigation without irritation
The best garden watering systems, including automatic timers, irrigation systems and handy planters
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Best petrol lawn mower 2021: tough mowers for bigger gardens
Take your turf trimming to the next level with a petrol-powered mower
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Best garden shredder 2021: rid your yard of branches, twigs and leaves
Bid farewell to garden detritus in style with the best garden shredders
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Best strimmer 2021: the best trimmers and lawn edgers for your lawn, borders and weeds
Zim zimmer! Who got the keys to the best strimmers? We do, as it happens…
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The best outdoor lights 2021: stylish exterior illumination for your abode
Illuminate and add character to your garden, patio or BBQ area with a range of the best outdoor lights
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Best fire pit 2021: keep warm outdoors
The best fire pits with hot grates, decorative cutouts, portable designs… even one that looks like a big log
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Best smoker 2021: charcoal, gas, pellet and electric smoking grills
Get the all-American taste of summer with one of the best smokers available today
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Best garden sprinkler 2021: water your home turf without hassles with the best lawn sprinklers
Keep your lawn and borders in prime condition with the best garden sprinkler
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Best cordless lawn mower 2021: top-rated battery-powered lawnmowers
Replace your tired old push-along with one of the best cordless lawn mowers in town. For you, lawn, the turf war is over
By Robert Jones • Last updated
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Best pressure washer 2021: clean everything from patios to mountain bikes
Get immaculate results and save a lot of elbow grease with one of the best pressure washers on the market
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Best robot vacuum cleaner 2021 to automate home floor cleaning
The best robot vacuum cleaner from top brands including iRobot, Neato, Roborock, Dyson and a wealth of cheap Chinese robo vacs
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Roborock S7 review: the ultimate robotic vac and mop in one
The Roborock S7 is the first mopping robot with a mop that automatically lifts on carpet and rugs
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iLife Shinebot W400 review: is this bot the answer to your mopping woes?
A semi-autonomous robot that washes hard floors better than most pad-based bot moppers
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Positive Grid Spark Amp review
Can Positive Grid’s smart Spark Amp shake up the guitar world? Hell yeah!
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DJI Mavic 2 Pro vs DJI FPV: which drone is best for cinematography?
Do you like your video as smooth as an air balloon or as fast as a dragonfly on steroids? Our DJI Mavic 2 Pro vs DJI FPV face-off is here to help you decide
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Best beginner drone 2021: top drones that are easy to set up and fly straight out of the box
Looking for a drone that's as simple to use as a paper aeroplane? Check out our best drones for beginners
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The new iRobot Roomba J7+ robot vac could be the answer to my home dog poop problem
Genius 3.0 tech means the new iRobot J7 and J7+ detect and swerve all manner of obstacles
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Best non-stick frying pan 2021 for cooking with less fat and a lot less sticking and burning
The best non-stick frying pans: even eggs dare not stick to these Teflon dons
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The best ovens, ranges and stoves in 2021 from gas to electric, countertop and more
Cook up a storm with these baking, roasting and broiling contenders
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Best portable air conditioners in 2021
Chill out with the top portable air conditioners for cooling off when central A/C isn't an option
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IQOS 3 Duo review: heated tobacco product is a more direct cigarette replacement than a vape
How good is Iqos 3 Duo, Philip Morris' heated tobacco alternative to cigarettes? Stick this review in your pipe and smoke it…
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