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Ezviz video doorbell in boxes on black dining table

I tested the EZVIZ EP3X Pro dual camera video doorbell to see if video doorbells and high street living could be compatible neighbours

By Sarah Harley published

My expectations of the EZVIZ EP3X were high. I needed great wireless connection, the ability to dial down notifications, and for it to be a solid piece of kit. Did it live up to the challenge?

Home Improvements
dreo smart whole room heater in living room with wooden floor, blue sofa, blue walls and black dining table with variety of chairs

I tested the Dreo Smart Whole Room Heater 714S and here's why I'd choose it over an oil-filled radiator every day

By Sarah Harley published

I've avoided turning the heating on just yet and it's thanks to this Dreo Smart Whole Room Heater 714S, which warms in winter and cools in summer

Heating

I'm a hot, light sleeper and this super-quiet, desk-to-pedestal fan has rescued me from sleepless summer nights

By Beth Murton published

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

Air Conditioning
beldray 15 in 1 steam cleaner box and unit on cream kitchen worktop

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

By Sarah Harley published

I tested the Beldray 15-in-1 Steam Cleaner and the results were that good, I ended up cleaning more than I normally would

Tools

I got a robot pool cleaner to avoid having to clean the swimming pool myself – here's how it performed

By Joseph Mullane published

The AIPER Seagull SE proved to be a hassle-free, cordless way to keep my pool clean – whilst barely lifting a finger

Outdoors
boxed MeacoFan Sefte 10" Pedestal Air Circulator on wooden floor with shuttered window behind, table to left and wooden doors to right

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

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

Air Conditioning

The eufy camera system that finally secured my property — smart, solar and subscription-free

By Joseph Mullane published

Rural living comes with its risks, but a smart security system from eufy is proving to be the ultimate peace-of-mind upgrade

Home Improvements
tap filter fitted to swan neck chrome kitchen tap with brick wall background

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

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

Kitchen
molekule air purifier in bedroom with cream carpet, chest of drawers and bed with padded eiderdown

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

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

Air Conditioning
Arada Hamlet Solution 5 Bioethanol Stove

I tested this eye-catching hot pink Arada bioethanol stove — here's why I recommend it for homes like mine

By Sarah Harley published

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?

Heating
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