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 KitchenAid mixer 2024
The best KitchenAid mixers for every task, from the original classic stand mixer to the latest models
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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
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Best electric cooker 2024: 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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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
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Best vape 2024 with top vape pens and vaporisers for the discerning vapeur
Give up smoking or enjoy the biggest clouds of fruity or herb-tinged vapour possible with the best vapes
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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
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6 things I wish I'd known before I bought an induction hob
The cooking surface of the future is brilliantly easy to use, so long as you avoid these rookie errors
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A clean sweep of the best Black Friday robot vacuum cleaner deals
Top vac-bot deals for tech-loving loafers
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The best Black Friday induction hob deals right now!
Here are some of the best Black Friday induction deals for your immediate delectation
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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
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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
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UK drone regulations 2023: what do I need to do before I can fly?
Everything you need to know about the UK drone regulations, including what IDs you need to fly, whether you need to take a theory test, and the different drone categories
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Henry Quick review: cordless vac with quick-release dust bag will put a smile on your face
The world’s most robust range of vacuum cleaners just got a new cordless sibling in the form of Henry Quick
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I'm an iRobot expert and this new Roomba Combo j7+ robot vac and mop could be a game changer
When it's time to hug the rug, it flips its mop up top
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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
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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
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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?
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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?
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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
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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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Spear & Jackson BWF22 Oscillating Sprinkler vs Kärcher Premium Oscillating Sprinkler OS 5.320SV: which large lawn garden sprinkler is best?
Two premium lawn sprinklers of the oscillating variety go head to head in a mighty lawn skirmish
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Cobra MX3440 vs Einhell GE-CM 18/33 Li: two top cordless mowers head to head
Which one of these two cracking cordless lawn mowers is the best snipper for you?
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