Jennifer Oksien

Jennifer Oksien

Freelance writer and ecommerce expert

Jennifer is a freelance writer with over a decade of experience working in ecommerce, and is the former editor of Top Ten Reviews. You may have also seen and/or read some of her articles on TechRadar, Homes&Gardens and Real Homes.
She enjoys testing new gadgets and tools and, having bought a renovation project a few years ago, hasn’t been afraid to get stuck into DIY projects. She has stripped wallpaper, pulled down ceilings, pulled up flooring, filled & sanded skirting and painted the walls and ceilings throughout the home. But the most rewarding (and satisfying) of all tasks is using a spade to dig out old tree trunks, remove unwanted hedging and shift subbase. And she’s there for anything in the garden that requires a chainsaw or hedge trimmer, too. Next up? More work in the garden. While it now has a green lawn it is in need of some clever landscaping, and some serious weeding.

Latest articles by Jennifer Oksien

Henry HVr160 on hard flooring in kitchen

After five years, two messy renovations and countless DIY projects, my Henry HVR160 vacuum still hasn’t quit – it's the reliable helper you need in your home

By Jennifer Oksien published

I tested the Henry HVR160 to see how it stood up to renovation challenges and everyday messes

Tools
Paint sprayer spraying white paint on kitchen cabinet door

Best paint sprayers – our favourite picks for a professional finish

By Steve Jenkins last updated

From budget buys to premium options, the best paint sprayers are a great tool to help speed up your next DIY project

Paint
Radiator in front of a green wall and next to a red sofa

Best radiators – our favourites for keeping your home warm this winter

By Natasha Brinsmead last updated

We compare the best radiators that heat your home efficiently while enhancing your interior design

Radiator
Man in hi-viz yellow vest using a wet and dry vacuum in hallway with bare plastered walls

Best vacuum cleaners for builders – say goodbye to dust and debris with our trusted favourites

By Hugh Metcalf, Steve Jenkins last updated

Our pick of the best vacuum cleaners to keep your space free of dust and debris during a house renovation or DIY project

Tools
forest master sf stove fan sitting next to flue on black wood burning stove

Best stove fans – we advise how to buy a stove fan, so you can maximise the benefits of your log burner

By Natasha Brinsmead, Jack Woodfield, Jennifer Oksien last updated

Our round up of the best stove fans will ensure you are getting the most from your stove, whatever its style or size

Heating