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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Weber Lumin Compact vs Ninja Woodfire: which is the best electric BBQ grill?
Looking for a compact electric grill for your balcony or patio? Both of these sterling stalwarts will do the trick, but which one cuts the mustard?
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DJI Goggles Integra Motion Combo review: next-level drone control for a more immersive flight
A perfect partnership for immersive FPV fun
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DJI Mavic 3 Pro review: the ultimate prosumer drone
Shoot aerials like a true professional with DJI’s extraordinary new Mavic 3 Pro
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6 tips to make your summer lawn look spectacular, according to gardening expert
Spruce up your sward with these handy hints
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5 mistakes everyone makes with electric barbecues
Five handy tips to get the most out of your electric barbecue
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5 hidden DJI features every drone pilot should know about
A quintet of handy tips to get the most out of your DJI Mini
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Char-Broil Smart-E electric barbecue review: a top choice for convenient outdoor grilling
Char-Broil’s new Smart-E brings full-size electric grilling to a wider audience
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I'm a drone expert and these are my 10 top flying tips for beginners
Everything you need to know to make flying your drone safer and therefore more enjoyable
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Weber Lumin Compact review: a top portable electric grill that sears, smokes & steams
The new Weber Lumin Compact electric tabletop barbecue delivers great food in a number of imaginative ways
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Witt ETNA Rotante pizza oven review: the best domestic outdoor gas-fired pizza oven money can buy
With its revolving 16-inch pizza stone, twin gas burners and ravishingly good looks, the Witt ETNA Rotante is in a league of its own
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Is electric the future of barbecue grilling? Whether we like it or not, that may be the case...
Is it time for us al fresco fans to start embracing the power of electricity?
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Best patio cleaners 2024: top solutions to keep your outdoor areas looking spick and span
These are the best patio, pathway and driveway cleaning fluids you can buy in 2023
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Best compost bin 2024 for making quality garden fertiliser
Make your own high-quality organic fertiliser with the best compost bins you can buy in 2023
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Best patio heater 2024: top models to keep you warm in the great outdoors
The best patio heaters mean chilly evenings in 2023 won't stop your outdoor entertaining
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How to make pizza at home: let this short but sweet guide hit your eye, like a big pizza pie
Everything you need to know about making and baking pizza at home
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Best fire pit 2024: cockle-warming heaters for the great outdoors
The best fire pits of 2023 with hot grates, decorative cutouts and stylish, portable designs
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Best hedge trimmer 2024: terrific topiary tools for trouble-free trimming
Show obstreperous bushes who's boss with one of the best hedge trimmers available in
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Best garden shears 2024: sterling long-blade snippers for tackling hedges, bushes and shrubs
These are the best garden shears for all your topiary needs
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Best garden sprinkler 2024: top lawn showers to keep lawns and borders in tip-top condition
These are the best garden sprinklers you can buy in 2023
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Best chainsaws 2024 for pruning thick branches and removing unwanted trees
These are the best cordless, petrol and electric chainsaws you can buy in 2023
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Best garden tools 2024 to snip, trim, lop, dig and rake throughout the year
These are the best and most essential horticultural tools for most garden tasks
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Best secateurs 2024: prune, snip and cut like a horticultural pro
These are the best secateurs you can buy for all your gardening requirements
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Best gardening gloves 2024: tough hand protectors for digging the dirt
Protect your hands from nature’s weapons with the best garden gloves you can buy
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Best portable barbecue 2024: small and medium-sized gas, charcoal, pellet and electric models
The best portable BBQs for great grilling at the campsite, on the patio, boat or balcony
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