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Best AA batteries 2024: Tried and tested options to keep your devices going longer
We’ve tested everything from long-lasting lithiums to low-cost alkalines to bring you the best AA batteries for stamina and performance
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The best cordless phones we’ve tested in 2024
Fed up with nuisance calls and dodgy DECT connection? We test and recommend the best cordless phones
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Best wireless doorbell 2024: Top tested chimes to grab your attention
Never miss a visitor with the best battery and plug-in wireless doorbells we’ve reviewed

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Signs you need to replace your old mattress
Mattresses

A worn-out mattress can wreak havoc on your body and sleep quality. Here’s how to spot when it’s time for a new one

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The ideal bedroom environment for optimal sleep
Bedroom

Create a relaxing sanctuary with our guide to the ideal lighting, bedding and other conditions for your best ever sleep

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Dyson vs Henry: Which is better?
Vacuum cleaners

Dyson and Henry have been battling it out for decades but which British vacuum cleaner is best? We compare two design classics

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Are naps good for you?
Bedroom

Forty winks can boost your health, wealth and happiness, but can you nap too much? We investigate the pros and cons of napping

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How we test robot vacuum cleaners
Robot vacuum cleaners

Are robot vacuum cleaners any good? Our testing procedures hold the answer

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Cleaning tips to make your house sparkle
Cleaning

No one wants to have to spend hours cleaning – our advice will help you cut through the grime for quick and easy results

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The best electric screwdrivers from just £24
DIY & tools

From DIY to electrical work to PC builds, the best electric screwdrivers give you the power to get the job done quickly and easily

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How do storage heaters work?
Heating

Find out what a storage heater is, how it operates, and how to use one

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How we test vacuum cleaners: Our process explained
Vacuum cleaners

Our in-depth tests push vacuum cleaners to their limits

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BlueAir Blue Pure 511 review
Blueair Blue Pure 511 review: A quiet, compact air purifier
Home appliances

It’s not the most powerful compact air purifier, but the Blueair Blue Pure 511 is one of the quietest and most unobtrusive

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