Derek Adams
Derek (aka Delbert, Delvis, Delphinium, Delboy 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 – on a typewriter! He now writes for T3 between playing drums with his bandmates in Red Box (redboxmusic).
Latest articles by Derek Adams
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Stellar Poise 5 Piece Knife Block Set Review: a set of kitchen knives that's hard to fault
Looking for a top performing budget-priced set of knives for all your kitchen duties? Step right this way
By Derek Adams Published
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Best pod coffee machine 2024 in Australia: great coffee taste with no messing about
The best pod coffee machines and capsule espresso machines from Lavazza, Illy and, of course Nespresso
By Derek Adams Published
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Best stove-top coffee percolator 2024 to make coffee the old-fashioned and underrated way
These are the best stove-top coffee percolators you can buy
By Sarah-Jane Butcher Last updated
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Best portable blender 2023 for cordless blending on the go
The best portable blenders to whip up a delicious smoothie using nothing but battery power
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Best NutriBullet 2024 to blitz fruit and veg
The best NutriBullet blenders for gaining nutrition at the touch of a button
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Best cordless drill 2024 for walls, wood, metal and plastic
The best cordless drills, drill drivers and hammer drills with lithium-ion power cells and enough torque for any DIY task
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Best carpet cleaner 2024 to wash carpets and rejuvenate rugs
Bring your floor coverings back to life with the best carpet cleaner
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Best hand blender 2024 with the cream of immersion and stick blenders
The best hand blenders – aka immersion and stick blenders – for soups, sauces, smoothies and more
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Best gas hob 2024 for all budgets
The best gas hobs come in a range of sizes, and provide supreme cooking results
By Rob Clymo Last updated
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Best pour over coffee maker 2024: make great coffee the easy way
Make your coffee using the simple but flavour-revealing pour-over method
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Best KitchenAid mixer 2024
The best KitchenAid mixers for every task, from the original classic stand mixer to the latest models
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Best cheap drone 2024: take to the air without paying sky high prices
We've found the best cheap drones for aerobatic escapades on a limited budget
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Best range cooker 2024, in a range of sizes
The best range cookers combine a hob and oven in one convenient, if sometimes massive, package
By Derek Adams Last updated
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We've found the best robot vacuum at CES: Roborock S8 Ultra Pro is a killer vac and mop with a self-cleaning dock
New Roborock S8 Pro Ultra and its mega dock take vacuuming, mopping and self cleaning to new heights
By Derek Adams Last updated
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TOG Mini Bunka is the perfect small chef’s knife for discerning home cooks
If big kitchen knives scare you, try the TOG Mini Bunka for style and supreme cutting performance
By Derek Adams Published
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iRobot Roomba Combo J7+ review: a top two-in-one robot vac with retractable mop head
iRobot’s latest version of the current Roomba J7+ robot vac takes rear-mounted mopping to a higher level
By Derek Adams Published
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Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra review: the best hybrid robot vac-mop in the world, and this time I really mean it
The best all-round hybrid robot vac for loafers
By Derek Adams Published
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Philips L’OR Barista Sublime review: a coffee machine with HUGE pods (as well as Nespresso ones)
L’OR Barista Sublime is a Nespresso-compatible machine that can also use larger bespoke pods for a bigger hit
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Napoleon TravelQ Pro285 Phantom review: a top premium gas barbecue for both home and away
The perfect two-burner family BBQ cart for patios, balconies and camping trips
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Traeger Ironwood 650 vs Char-Broil The Big Easy: which smoker is right for you?
Welcome to our mighty smoke-off between the Traeger Ironwood 650 and Char-Broil's small gas-powered upstart, The Big Easy
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Weber Smokefire EX4 vs Traeger Ironwood 650: two great pellet smokers compared
Barbecue behemoth Weber goes head-to-head against pellet king Traeger, but which one wins the griller war?
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Weber Smokefire EX4 vs Pit Boss Classic: which pellet smoker is best?
Can Pit Boss's low-priced patio wagon smoke the pants off Weber's classy newcomer?
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Hyundai HYM480SPER review: a top self-propelled petrol lawn mower
A fully-featured petrol mower with electric start, self propulsion and a rear roller
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Gardena Premium Pulse Sprinkler vs Hozelock Pulsating Sprinkler: which blasts water best?
Looking for a decent sprinkler for your ample sward? How about one of these then?
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