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This luxury-looking pizza oven is actually the cheapest I've tested - it's a brilliant buy for beginnersThe Firebloom EP03 Electric Pizza Oven is brilliant for beginners and budgets, offering a versatile, open way to elevate your outdoor dining
By Laura Honey Published
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I took the Brooks Cascadia 19 trail running shoes to Chamonix - and came home sorry I hadn't worn them soonerThe Brooks Cascadia 19s have been just about perfected over the last 20 years, and as far as I'm concerned, they're a fit for any off-road walk or run
By Julia Clarke Published
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Bye bye barbecue - Jamie Oliver’s pizza oven is the only way I’m cooking this summerThe Tefal Jamie Oliver Pizza Oven is perfect for beginners to stone-baked food. It's versatile, simple, and comes with an ingenious feature too
By Laura Honey Last updated
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I've been a trail runner for years - these comfy Merrell shoes are the only ones I'd recommend under £100Designed for well-packed, straightforward trails and a little tarmac, I've tested the ultra-lightweight Merrell Morphlite shoes from the forest to the beach
By Julia Clarke Published
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As a runner, I know comfort is most important on the trails - these £130 Saucony trainers are my favourite for that exact reasonWith supreme comfort and excellent traction in tough conditions, the Saucony Endorphin Edge might be your new favourite trail running shoe - they are mine
By Julia Clarke Published
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Is a £30 steam mop the best way to a chemical-free clean? We put it to the testThe Russell Hobbs Steam and Clean Lightweight Steam Mop is one of the best budget steam cleaners on the market - at £30 is it a brilliant buy?
By Laura Honey Published
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Has Nespresso reinvented pod coffee? It’s healthier, smoother, and better than ever beforeThe Nespresso Vertuo Up is one of the brand's latest launches - with customisable strengths, temperatures, and sizes, it's one of their most impressive yet
By Laura Honey Published
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I spent 2 weeks running in the Teva Aventrail trail sandals – it's not as crazy as it soundsThe chunky Teva Aventrail trail running sandals will definitely raise some eyebrows, but I found them pretty comfortable and surprisingly capable on the trails
By Julia Clarke Published
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This is Gozney's biggest pizza oven to date - it's cooking on more than gasThe Gozney Dome Gen 2 XL Pizza Oven is the best for large families with lots of mouths to feed. It's big, it's bold, and powerful too, but do you need it?
By Laura Honey Published
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As a hiker and runner, these airy Merrell trail shoes are my favourite for summer - and now under £150 in the saleI've hiked and run trails from Gran Canaria to the Lake District wearing the Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 Matryx shoes, and they're impossibly lightweight and grippy
By Julia Clarke Published
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Calling all hikers! Keen's first-ever trail running shoe is versatile enough for both activities - and they kept my feet comfortable for miles on endI've been running and hiking in the Keen Seek this spring, and they can handle long runs and walks, and still work well as a comfortable daily trainer
By Julia Clarke Published
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I took the Garmin Fenix 8 on hikes around the UK - here's why it's worth buying in the sale this weekI've always said I "wasn't a Garmin person" until I tried this fitness tracker. In a world of expensive watches, this one shows why it's worth spending more
By Julia Clarke Published
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Is this 3-in-1 blender the answer to cluttered kitchen gadgets? A 70-something home cook gives her honest verdictFrom wild garlic pesto made with foraged ingredients to whipping cream without splattering the walls, a seasoned home cook puts this 3-in-1 hand blender through its paces to see if it can replace multiple kitchen gadgets
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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"It's instantly icy cold" - the £30 Silentnight Cool Touch Pillow works magic if you're a hot sleeperThe Silentnight Cool Touch Pillow gives an instantly icy coolness, so it's the perfect pillow for people who start the night feeling hot. Here's my full review.
By Laura Honey Last updated
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Move over, skinny jeans - I'll be wearing these stylish yet comfortable hiking trousers all summerThe Acai Max Stretch Skinny Outdoor Trousers are ideal hiking trousers for women to blend style with substance and comfort
By Susan Griffin Last updated
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We tried this multifunctional steam cleaner on everything from hob tops to carpet – but can it truly tackle all surfaces?With attachments galore, the Vax promises to be endlessly useful. We put it to the test against the toughest dirt and grime
By Amy Cutmore Published
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There's so much dirt you don't clean on your floor - unless you have this UV robot vacuum to find itThe Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop is one of the best robot vacuums for pet homes, with impressive navigation and cleaning technology
By Laura Honey Published
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I always struggle to squeeze coffee machines into my kitchen - affordable, ultra-slim, and stylish this is exceptionalThe Dreame Ecceluxe Slim Fully Automatic Espresso Machine is a sleek slim coffee machine that's perfect for small kitchens and tight budgets alike
By Laura Honey Published
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It's easy to see why these Finlay sunglasses are Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton and Holly Willoughby's favourite framesI've been wearing mine for years
By Caroline Parr Published
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The UGG MetroPeak snow boot is a rare combination of super stylish and highly practicalThese 3-in-1 boots genuinely deliver on both performance and style
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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Are The North Face jackets worth it for walking? I've hiked all over the world, and the Summit Breithorn Down Jacket is the one I'd recommendThis toasty jacket really shines in challenging conditions, but that doesn't mean you won't be happy wearing it for cold days in the city
By Julia Clarke Published
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Not satisfied with your mop? This steam cleaner is a sparkling alternativeThe Vileda Steam Plus is an affordable thorough steam mop that's perfect for home use. We put it through its paces, head to head with traditional mops
By Laura Honey Published
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This flexible air fryer covers single and dual-zone cooking - it's non-toxic tooThe Cosori Dual Blaze TwinFry Air Fryer is a flexible family-sized air fryer that moves between a single and dual-zone function - perfect for hungry homes
By Laura Honey Published
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From early morning Pickleball to sunset cruises: How an all-inclusive Jamaican resort redefined wellness for me at 45This Jamaican escape proved wellness for me is about finding the right balance - and I got it here
By Kerrie Hughes Published
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Getting into hiking? The Helly Hansen Verglas Down Jacket 2.0 is a neat all-rounder that ticks a lot of my boxesLight, warm and straightforward – this down jacket looks good, and I've worn it everywhere from the slopes to the trail to test its performance
By Julia Clarke Published
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I usually prefer slimmer down jackets - but this 70s-inspired retro Fjällräven coat looks so good, I had to make an exceptionComfortable, warm and with timeless good looks, the Fjällräven Expedition Pack Down Anorak pairs as well with hiking boots as it does with jeans
By Julia Clarke Published
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I finally found the perfect down jacket for travel in the slim and superlight Montane Alpine 850 Nano Hoodie, and I plan on taking it everywhereThe Montane Alpine 850 Nano is the lightest down jacket I've ever tested, but it's kept me cosy in harsh weather
By Julia Clarke Published
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The sleek Columbia Arctic Crest Down Hooded Jacket is my go-to layer when I want to hike in styleThis superlight down jacket uses innovative technology to attract heat from the sun and hold it close to your body, but that's not the only reason it's a head-turner
By Julia Clarke Published
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I was tired of waking up with a bad lower back - this mattress changed that overnightThe Sophie Conran Solace Pocket Wool Mattress is perfect for those struggling with back pain and night sweats - our expert put it to the test
By Emily Smith Published
