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).
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Best secateurs 2024: prune, snip and cut like a horticultural pro
These are the best secateurs you can buy for all your gardening requirements
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Best gardening gloves 2024: tough hand protectors for digging the dirt
Protect your hands from nature’s weapons with the best garden gloves you can buy
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Best portable barbecue 2024: small and medium-sized gas, charcoal, pellet and electric models
The best portable BBQs for great grilling at the campsite, on the patio, boat or balcony
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Ooni Volt 12 indoor pizza oven makes the perfect slice, indoors or out
Ooni brings the pizza oven inside with a 12-inch model that uses electricity instead of wood, gas or charcoal
By Derek Adams Published
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Dualit Pour Over Kettle review: a stylish gooseneck kettle for making teas & coffees
This classic, retro-styled Dualit kettle is just the ticket for coffee and tea connoisseurs
By Derek Adams Published
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Stellar Induction 30cm Frying Pan review: an excellent non-stick frying pan with outstanding induction performance
A ‘Stellar’ induction-friendly non-stick frying pan for discerning home cooks
By Derek Adams Published
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Best garden watering system 2024: irrigation without irritation
The best time-saving irrigation systems, tap timers and high-tech planters to make your gardening go with a swing
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Best gardening shoes and boots 2024: robust foot protection for all your mud stomping needs
Protect you feet from sharp objects and mud with the best gardening shoes, clogs and boots of 2023
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid review: Instant Pot plus air fryer with only one lid!
Save money on leccy bills and cook everything in this worktop whizz
By Derek Adams Published
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Circulon SteelShield Nonstick Stainless Steel C-Series 3 Piece Saucepan Set review: hybrid pans for cultured cooks
Turbo-charge your cooking with these unique hybrid pans from Circulon
By Derek Adams Published
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Funky 4-Slice Toaster review: so shiny, so good
If you like supersized toast from a supersized toaster, this is the model for you
By Derek Adams Published
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Ninja ZEROSTICK Stackable 3-Piece Saucepan Set C53000UK review: top pans for clutter-free cupboards
Tough and sturdy nonstick pans with superior stackability
By Derek Adams Published
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Circulon SteelShield C-Series Frying Pan review: take frying to the next level
Hybrid stainless steel frying without excessive sticking
By Derek Adams Published
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Sage The A Bit More Toaster 4 Slice review: stylish toasting for sophisticated breakfast clubbers
The Sage 'A Bit More’ is one of the simplest of toasters to get a handle on
By Derek Adams Published
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Best small lawn mower 2024: intrepid sward fighters for diminutive lawns
These are the best small lawn mowers for smaller urban-style gardens. Portable, light and compact grass cutters, with budget and premium options considered.
By Derek Adams Last updated
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Princess Double Basket Aerofryer review: two air fryer baskets are better than one
Want to air fry two separate things at once and have them finish at the same time? That’ll be the new Princess Double Basket Aerofryer
By Derek Adams Published
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Sage the Soft Top Pure kettle review: feel the quality of that lid
The Sage the Soft Top Pure kettle takes lid opening to a whole new level
By Derek Adams Published
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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 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 steam cleaner 2024 to clean and sterilise floors and surfaces
The best steam cleaners and steam mops to clean and kill bacteria without harsh chemicals
By Derek Adams Last updated