Derek Adams
Derek (aka Delbert, Delvis, Delphinium, Delboy etc) specialises in home and outdoor wares, from coffee machines, white appliances and vacs to drones, garden gear and BBQs. He has been writing for more years than anyone can remember, starting at the legendary Time Out magazine – the original, London version – on a typewriter! He now writes for T3 between playing drums with his bandmates in Red Box (redboxmusic).
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Funky 4-Slice Toaster review: so shiny, so good
If you like supersized toast from a supersized toaster, this is the model for you
By Derek Adams Published
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Ninja ZEROSTICK Stackable 3-Piece Saucepan Set C53000UK review: top pans for clutter-free cupboards
Tough and sturdy nonstick pans with superior stackability
By Derek Adams Published
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Circulon SteelShield C-Series Frying Pan review: take frying to the next level
Hybrid stainless steel frying without excessive sticking
By Derek Adams Published
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Sage The A Bit More Toaster 4 Slice review: stylish toasting for sophisticated breakfast clubbers
The Sage 'A Bit More’ is one of the simplest of toasters to get a handle on
By Derek Adams Published
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Princess Double Basket Aerofryer review: two air fryer baskets are better than one
Want to air fry two separate things at once and have them finish at the same time? That’ll be the new Princess Double Basket Aerofryer
By Derek Adams Published
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Sage the Soft Top Pure kettle review: feel the quality of that lid
The Sage the Soft Top Pure kettle takes lid opening to a whole new level
By Derek Adams Published
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Stellar Poise 5 Piece Knife Block Set Review: a set of kitchen knives that's hard to fault
Looking for a top performing budget-priced set of knives for all your kitchen duties? Step right this way
By Derek Adams Published
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We've found the best robot vacuum at CES: Roborock S8 Ultra Pro is a killer vac and mop with a self-cleaning dock
New Roborock S8 Pro Ultra and its mega dock take vacuuming, mopping and self cleaning to new heights
By Derek Adams Last updated
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TOG Mini Bunka is the perfect small chef’s knife for discerning home cooks
If big kitchen knives scare you, try the TOG Mini Bunka for style and supreme cutting performance
By Derek Adams Published
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6 things I wish I'd known before I bought an induction hob
The cooking surface of the future is brilliantly easy to use, so long as you avoid these rookie errors
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A clean sweep of the best Black Friday robot vacuum cleaner deals
Top vac-bot deals for tech-loving loafers
By Derek Adams Published
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The best Black Friday induction hob deals right now!
Here are some of the best Black Friday induction deals for your immediate delectation
By Derek Adams Published
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iRobot Roomba Combo J7+ review: a top two-in-one robot vac with retractable mop head
iRobot’s latest version of the current Roomba J7+ robot vac takes rear-mounted mopping to a higher level
By Derek Adams Published
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Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra review: the best hybrid robot vac-mop in the world, and this time I really mean it
The best all-round hybrid robot vac for loafers
By Derek Adams Published
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Philips L’OR Barista Sublime review: a coffee machine with HUGE pods (as well as Nespresso ones)
L’OR Barista Sublime is a Nespresso-compatible machine that can also use larger bespoke pods for a bigger hit
By Derek Adams Last updated
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UK drone regulations 2023: what do I need to do before I can fly?
Everything you need to know about the UK drone regulations, including what IDs you need to fly, whether you need to take a theory test, and the different drone categories
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Henry Quick review: cordless vac with quick-release dust bag will put a smile on your face
The world’s most robust range of vacuum cleaners just got a new cordless sibling in the form of Henry Quick
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I'm an iRobot expert and this new Roomba Combo j7+ robot vac and mop could be a game changer
When it's time to hug the rug, it flips its mop up top
By Derek Adams Published
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Napoleon TravelQ Pro285 Phantom review: a top premium gas barbecue for both home and away
The perfect two-burner family BBQ cart for patios, balconies and camping trips
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Traeger Ironwood 650 vs Char-Broil The Big Easy: which smoker is right for you?
Welcome to our mighty smoke-off between the Traeger Ironwood 650 and Char-Broil's small gas-powered upstart, The Big Easy
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Weber Smokefire EX4 vs Traeger Ironwood 650: two great pellet smokers compared
Barbecue behemoth Weber goes head-to-head against pellet king Traeger, but which one wins the griller war?
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Weber Smokefire EX4 vs Pit Boss Classic: which pellet smoker is best?
Can Pit Boss's low-priced patio wagon smoke the pants off Weber's classy newcomer?
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Hyundai HYM480SPER review: a top self-propelled petrol lawn mower
A fully-featured petrol mower with electric start, self propulsion and a rear roller
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Spear & Jackson BWF22 Oscillating Sprinkler vs Kärcher Premium Oscillating Sprinkler OS 5.320SV: which large lawn garden sprinkler is best?
Two premium lawn sprinklers of the oscillating variety go head to head in a mighty lawn skirmish
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