Reviews I'm a hot, light sleeper and this super-quiet, desk-to-pedestal fan has rescued me from sleepless summer nights I tested the Whisper Flex 2 from Duux to see if this sleek fan could live up to its name and deliver cool air with minimal noise If you like squeaky clean, you might want to try this steam cleaner. It got me hot under the collar in all the right ways I tested the Beldray 15-in-1 Steam Cleaner and the results were that good, I ended up cleaning more than I normally would I got a robot pool cleaner to avoid having to clean the swimming pool myself – here's how it performed The AIPER Seagull SE proved to be a hassle-free, cordless way to keep my pool clean – whilst barely lifting a finger Latest reviews Why I'm 'fan-girling' this pedestal fan as the perfect 24p a day solution to hot and sweaty nights – and you should too By Sarah Harley published 21 June 25 I tested the MeacoFan Sefte 10" Pedestal Air Circulator in a heatwave and let me tell you, it's whisper quiet, cheap to run and well worth the investment The eufy camera system that finally secured my property — smart, solar and subscription-free By Joseph Mullane published 14 June 25 Rural living comes with its risks, but a smart security system from eufy is proving to be the ultimate peace-of-mind upgrade Seeking softer water? I tried the Tappwater EcoPro Compact Tap Filter to see if it could provide the filtered water taste I was searching for By Sarah Harley published 27 April 25 Keen to drink cleaner water, I've been on the hunt for an easy to install water filter for some time. The Tappwater EcoPro Compact Tap Filter seemed like the perfect match so I put it to the test and here's how I found using it I tested the Molekule Air Pro and it made me realise just how many daily toxins we release into our homes By Sarah Harley published 22 March 25 Although I tested the Molekule Air Pro as I live on a busy street and assumed the outdoor air was poor quality, it was the air inside my home that provided the most surprises I tested this eye-catching hot pink Arada bioethanol stove — here's why I recommend it for homes like mine By Sarah Harley published 11 January 25 Bioethanol stoves heat your home using a liquid, smokeless fuel. But, is it true they don't produce much heat? Or are the comments all smoke without fire? I tested the MeacoDry ABC 12L dehumidifier in my bedroom — here's why I recommend it By Sarah Harley last updated 28 November 24 I tested the Quiet Mark certified MeacoDry ABC 12L dehumidifier to see if it's the best dehumidifier for bedrooms and can clear condensation without waking me I bought this Dyson air purifier to help with allergies — here's how it performed By Joseph Mullane published 19 November 24 Living with allergies and pets? I tested the Dyson air purifier to see if it would help I tried the world's first professional digital tape measure — and it's completely changed how I do DIY By Joseph Mullane published 14 November 24 The T1 Tomahawk has saved me more time than any other tool I've ever used, making all my cheap tape measures redundant I tried the Lumie Dash therapy light to see if it helped me feel less 'SAD'. Here's what I discovered By Sarah Harley published 8 November 24 If the dark winter months leave you feeling down in the dumps, experts suggest using lamps that replicate daylight can help. I put Dash, Lumie's newest light therapy lamp to the test, to see if it made a difference Mitsubishi Ecodan 11.2kw R410a monobloc heat pump review By David Hilton published 16 August 24 "5 years on and it's still working well." David Hilton reviews his Mitsubishi Ecodan 11.2kw R410a monobloc heat pump and explains what's involved when you have one installed and how his has performed 1 2 3 4 5 6 Archives Get the Homebuilding & Renovating NewsletterBring your dream home to life with expert advice, how to guides and design inspiration. Sign up for our newsletter and get two free tickets to a Homebuilding & Renovating Show near you.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1What is Stucco plastering? Discover its benefits for a durable and attractive wall finish indoors and outdoors2Are video doorbells easy to install? What you need to know3Why the £7,500 heat pump grant still isn’t reaching most households4The thing you shouldn’t do to your neighbour’s tree roots — even if they cross your garden boundary5HVAC vs air source heat pump — 'these systems aren’t direct equivalents,' say the experts Our sponsors
Why I'm 'fan-girling' this pedestal fan as the perfect 24p a day solution to hot and sweaty nights – and you should too By Sarah Harley published 21 June 25 I tested the MeacoFan Sefte 10" Pedestal Air Circulator in a heatwave and let me tell you, it's whisper quiet, cheap to run and well worth the investment
The eufy camera system that finally secured my property — smart, solar and subscription-free By Joseph Mullane published 14 June 25 Rural living comes with its risks, but a smart security system from eufy is proving to be the ultimate peace-of-mind upgrade
Seeking softer water? I tried the Tappwater EcoPro Compact Tap Filter to see if it could provide the filtered water taste I was searching for By Sarah Harley published 27 April 25 Keen to drink cleaner water, I've been on the hunt for an easy to install water filter for some time. The Tappwater EcoPro Compact Tap Filter seemed like the perfect match so I put it to the test and here's how I found using it
I tested the Molekule Air Pro and it made me realise just how many daily toxins we release into our homes By Sarah Harley published 22 March 25 Although I tested the Molekule Air Pro as I live on a busy street and assumed the outdoor air was poor quality, it was the air inside my home that provided the most surprises
I tested this eye-catching hot pink Arada bioethanol stove — here's why I recommend it for homes like mine By Sarah Harley published 11 January 25 Bioethanol stoves heat your home using a liquid, smokeless fuel. But, is it true they don't produce much heat? Or are the comments all smoke without fire?
I tested the MeacoDry ABC 12L dehumidifier in my bedroom — here's why I recommend it By Sarah Harley last updated 28 November 24 I tested the Quiet Mark certified MeacoDry ABC 12L dehumidifier to see if it's the best dehumidifier for bedrooms and can clear condensation without waking me
I bought this Dyson air purifier to help with allergies — here's how it performed By Joseph Mullane published 19 November 24 Living with allergies and pets? I tested the Dyson air purifier to see if it would help
I tried the world's first professional digital tape measure — and it's completely changed how I do DIY By Joseph Mullane published 14 November 24 The T1 Tomahawk has saved me more time than any other tool I've ever used, making all my cheap tape measures redundant
I tried the Lumie Dash therapy light to see if it helped me feel less 'SAD'. Here's what I discovered By Sarah Harley published 8 November 24 If the dark winter months leave you feeling down in the dumps, experts suggest using lamps that replicate daylight can help. I put Dash, Lumie's newest light therapy lamp to the test, to see if it made a difference
Mitsubishi Ecodan 11.2kw R410a monobloc heat pump review By David Hilton published 16 August 24 "5 years on and it's still working well." David Hilton reviews his Mitsubishi Ecodan 11.2kw R410a monobloc heat pump and explains what's involved when you have one installed and how his has performed
