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Five coffee makers on picnic blanket

Coffee is my life, and these are my 5 favorite coffee makers for camping adventures

By Cat Ellis published

Sponsored by Pure

There's no need to resort to instant coffee granules when you're spending the night under canvas.

Coffee Machines
Split image of cold brew option on coffee machine, espresso machine dispensing chilled latte macchiato, and machine dispensing espresso onto ice cubes

I've tested 14 coffee makers in the last year, and these are my top 3 picks for making delicious cold-brew at home

By Cat Ellis published

Making smooth and delicious cold-brew doesn't have to take hours with the right coffee maker.

Coffee Machines
Split image of coffee beans, coffee machine dispensing milk, and latte macchiato made using home coffee machine

Shhh – I test coffee makers for a living, and theses are the top 4 quiet espresso machines I recommend

By Cat Ellis last updated

Does your bean-to-cup machine leave your ears ringing? Here are three quieter alternatives

Coffee Machines
Person using Shark vacuum, with Big Savings graphic overlaid

I've been testing vacuums for over a year, here's the cheap vac I'd recommend to my thrifty friends

By Ruth Hamilton published

This Shark vacuum will help you clean up without getting cleaned out – and there's a special deal on it right now.

Vacuums
Shark FlexBreeze fan in three different summery scenarios

The Shark FlexBreeze is my new #1 fan recommendation – here's how it snagged the top spot

By Ruth Hamilton published

The FlexBreeze is your ultimate gadget to beat the heat.

Vacuums
Split image of two drip coffee makers, and a glass cup of espresso

BPA-free, glass, and metal – the top 3 toxin-free coffee makers recommended by a trained barista

By Cat Ellis published

Avoid potentially harmful BPA with this selection of top-performing drip and espresso machines.

Coffee Machines
Dreame Dazzle hair styler

Dreame just launched a multi-styler that offers Airwrap-like features for less than half the price

By Ruth Hamilton published

I've been underwhelmed by some of Dreame's hair gadgets, but this latest addition looks like a winner.

Hair Care
Dyson Cool CF1 fan

I finally understand the hype around bladeless fans after using one helped me sleep better

By Hamish Hector published

My saviour from the summer heat has been the Dyson Cool CF1 desk fan. I love it.

Small Appliances
Two women drinking coffee, looking disgusted

Is your coffee machine a health hazard? 6 tips to keep it clean and fresh, from a trained barista

By Cat Ellis published

Automatic espresso machines can make a lovely warm, damp environment for nasties if not properly cared for.

Coffee Machines
Dyson Gen5 Detect vacuum cleaner

People are fighting about whether Dyson vacuums are trash, but the arguments don't stack up – here's my take as a vacuum expert

By Ruth Hamilton published

Please, everyone, stop blaming Dyson for everything that's wrong with cordless stick vacuums.

Vacuums
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