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).
Derek Adams
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3 mistakes everyone makes with induction hobs
Read these valuable tips before buying an induction hob
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Gozney Dome review: a new heavyweight pizza oven for discerning pizzaioli
The Gozney Dome takes domestic pizza oven design to new heights – quite literally
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Autel Evo Lite+ review: a top prosumer camera drone to rival the world-conquering DJI Mavic 3
The Autel Evo Lite Plus is a high-spec 6K drone for discerning videographers – here's our review
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Best cordless drill 2022 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
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Best electric cooker 2022: sterling all-in-one cookers for every budget
These are the best stand-alone electric cookers with combined oven and hob
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Best wine cooler fridge 2022, for all budgets
These wine coolers are just the ticket for any discerning oenophile
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Best gardening boots 2022: robust garden shoes for all your mud stomping needs
Protect you feet from sharp objects and mud with the best gardening boots of 2022
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Best leaf vacuums, blowers and sweepers 2022: master nature’s annual deluge
These are the best leaf vacuums, blowers and manual sweepers to keep your patio, driveway and lawn leaf free
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Best garden shears 2022: top long-blade snippers for hedges, bushes and shrubs
These are the best garden shears for all your topiary needs
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Best patio cleaners 2022: keep your outdoor areas looking spick and span
These are the best patio cleaners, as well as pathway and driveway cleaning liquids you can buy in 2022
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Vax ONEPWR Glide review: the best cheaper hard floor cleaner
The Vax Glide keeps your hard floors spotlessly clean with very little effort and ONEPWR battery tech
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Best hard floor cleaner 2022 to rejuvenate your wood, laminate and tiled floors
Deep clean hard floors and remove spills and other unsightly accidents with the latest in mopping/scrubbing tech
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Bissell CrossWave Cordless Max review: the best hard floor cleaner available to humankind
A top-performing vacuum mop that cleans hard floors and then cleans itself
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InSinkErator 4n1 Touch review: why I’m now a convert to the cult of the boiling water tap
Boiling kettles is so last year. You need a boiling water tap like the InSinkErator 4n1 Touch
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Best gardening gloves 2022: top hand protectors for digging the dirt
Protect your hands with the best garden gloves you can buy in 2022
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Best small lawn mower 2022: gallant sward fighters for diminutive lawns
These are the best small lawn mowers for smaller urban-style gardens
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Best compost bin 2022: make quality fertiliser for your garden
Make your own fertiliser with the best compost bins you can buy in 2022
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Best secateurs 2022: prune, snip, cut and dead-head like a pro
These are the best secateurs you can buy for all your horticultural needs
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Best garden hose 2022: water plants, lawns and paddling pools with ease
Turn your garden from parched scrubland to Chelsea Flower Show with one of 2022’s best garden hoses
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Do washer dryers work as well as separates?
Does a washer dryer clean and dry as well as a separate washing machine and tumble dryer? We explain what to expect
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How to clean a washing machine
Everything you need to know to keep your washing machine in tip top condition
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Autel Evo Nano+ review: the best sub-250g camera drone money can buy
The titchy Autel Evo Nano Plus boasts obstacle avoidance and the best camera ever fitted to a sub-250g drone
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Best Samsung washer dryer 2022, for all budgets
These are the best Samsung washer dryers money can buy, no matter what size or price you need
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Best LG washer dryer 2022, for all budgets
Our picks of the best LG washer dryers are perfect for saving space – get your clothes clean and dry without sacrificing quality
