Articles by: Carrie-Ann Skinner

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Carrie-Ann Skinner was formerly Homes Editor at TechRadar, and has more than two decades of experience in both online and print journalism, with 13 years of that spent covering all-things tech. Carrie specializes in smart home devices such as smart plugs and smart lights, as well as large and small appliances including vacuum cleaners, air fryers, stand mixers, and coffee machines. Carrie is now a copy editor at PWC.

Articles by: Carrie-Ann Skinner

KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer on a green background for Cyber Monday KitchenAid deals

Cyber Monday KitchenAid deals 2022: The best sales you can shop right now

By Josephine Watson last updated 29 November 22

Cyber Monday 2022 Our handy guide on where to find this year's Cyber Monday KitchenAid deals and the discounts you buy right now.

A Phillips air fryer surrounded by food that was cooked in it

6 common air fryer mistakes to avoid

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 2 December 22

I’ve been using an air fryer regularly, and these are the six things I wish I’d known when I started.

The best Black Friday Ninja blender deals: immersion blenders, food processors and more

By Jennifer Oksien published 25 November 22

Black Friday Where to find the best Black Friday Ninja blender deals that are still available right now.

The best Black Friday Dyson vacuum you can still get

By Hamish Hector last updated 29 November 22

Black Friday 2022 Here are our top Dyson vacuum Black Friday deals finds which are still available to buy.

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The best Black Friday Ring doorbell deals still available 2022

By Hamish Hector last updated 26 November 22

Black Friday 2022 We pick out the best of this year's Black Friday Ring doorbell deals.

The best Black Friday Keurig deals you can still get today

By Axel Metz last updated 29 November 22

Black Friday 2022 We're rounding up 2022's best Black Friday Keurig deals right here on this page.

The Sonos One, Amazon Echo Studio and Amaozn Echo (2020) on a red background

The best Alexa speakers 2023: the top smart speakers to control your home

By Jennifer Oksien published 29 September 22

Buying Guide From Amazon to Sonos, these are the best smart speakers to bring the AI-powered Alexa into your smart home.

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The best home security camera for 2023: indoor and outdoor cameras for the home

By Jennifer Oksien last updated 7 December 22

Buying Guide Find out which security camera is right for you and your home, as we rank the best models we've tested.

The Echo Dot sitting on a table next to a water bottle and a yoga mat.

How to change Alexa’s name to Ziggy on an Amazon Echo

By Hamish Hector published 5 August 22

Your Amazon Echo has a new name, so here's how to change it from Alexa to Ziggy.

best cordless vacuum is the Shark Stratos cordless

The best cordless vacuum 2023: top stick vacuum cleaners for your home

By Jennifer Oksien last updated 18 January 23

Buying Guide We've reviewed all the best cordless vacuums from Dyson, Shark and Vax to help you buy the best for your home.

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The best food processor 2022: tremendous kitchen tools for chopping, slicing, shredding and more

By Jennifer Oksien last updated 30 October 22

The best food processors for every kind of cook and every kind of kitchen, including big names such as Nutribullet, Ninja, Magimix and KitchenAid

The Remington Curl and Straight Cionfidence Air Styler AS8606 - our best Dyson Airwrap dupe - on a green background

The best Dyson Airwrap dupes 2022: our top-tested Airwrap-alternative hair stylers

By Jennifer Oksien last updated 7 November 22

Get salon-quality style in the comfort of your own home without the hefty price with these Airwrap dupes.

The Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni in its docking station on a hard floor

Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 25 March 22

The Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni is a robot vacuum and mop that can scrub away ground-in stains, as well as empty and clean itself – but how does it compare to rivals from iRobot?

The Innr Smart Bulb Color in a lamp next to a bunch of daffodils

Innr Smart Bulb Color review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 24 March 22

The Innr Smart Bulb color are simple to use smart lights, but how do they compare to rival Philips Hue?

The Dreame Bot L10 Pro on its charger on hard wood floor

Dreame Bot L10 Pro review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 22 March 22

The Dreame Bot L10 Pro can both vacuum and wash floors, while avoiding obstacles in its path.

The components of the Coravin Sparkling wine preservation system next to an open bottle of prosecco and a glass of prosecco

Coravin Sparkling review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 21 March 22

This new sparkling wine preservation system is an expensive method by which to keep fizzy wine fresh, but is it worth the investment?

The front view of the Eufy Video Doorbell Dual on a white wall

Eufy Video Doorbell Dual review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 21 March 22

Recommended

The Eufy Video Doorbell Dual features two cameras, one of which points down, making it easy to view any deliveries to your home – but how does it compare to rivals from Ring and Arlo?

The iRobot Roomba J7+ in a hall while a man and a dog enter the home

There’s a fundamental problem with loads of robot vacuums

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 22 March 22

Robot vacuums that have obstacle avoidance are game-changing

A grilled cheese on a plate next to a butter knife

I made grilled cheese in an air fryer and it was better than ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 19 March 22

Love grilled cheese but struggle not to burn it? Then consider using an air fryer - it makes it easy to perfect this delicious treat.

The Dyson Airwrap 2022 on a beige background next to the original Dyson Airwrap on a khaki background

New Dyson Airwrap vs original Dyson Airwrap: How the hot air stylers compare

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 18 March 22

Dyson has unveiled a new version of its Airwrap styler, so how does this expensive hair-care tool stack up against the original version?

The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra docked on its base station

Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 15 September 22

Recommended

The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra is one of the smartest robot vacuums we’ve tested, so how does it compare to robovac rival, iRobot?

The Dyson Airwrap being used with the Cander Smmoothing Dryer to reduce flyaways

The new Dyson Airwrap means I can finally get salon-style hair at home

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 17 March 22

Updated The flyaway attachment that ships with the new Dyson Airwrap will make achieving a smooth, salon-worthy blow-dry at home much easier.

The Hot Tools Pro Signature Salon Ionic AC motor hair dryer being held in a hand

Hot Tools Pro Signature Salon Ionic AC motor hair dryer review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 17 March 22

The Hot Tools Pro Signature Salon Ionic AC motor hair dryer is a simple to use, affordable hair-care appliance – but how does it compare to rivals from GHD and Dyson?

The Dyson Airwrap being used to curl hair

Dyson’s new Airwrap fixes one of its biggest problems

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 18 March 22

The new Dyson Airwrap lets you change the airflow direction when curling hair rather than having to change the barrel.

The Revamp Progloss Airstyle 6-in-1Air Styler DR-1250 being held ready to use

Revamp Progloss Airstyle 6-in-1Air Styler DR-1250 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 16 March 22

Revamp’s Progloss Airstyle 6-in-1 Air Styler DR-1250 is a simple-to-use, hot-air hair styler that’s more affordable than the Dyson Airwrap. So how does it compare?

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