Helen McCue

Available in a range of configurations, the Miele Blizzard CX1 is a well-made, straightforward corded cylinder vacuum.

An air fryer that doubles as an indoor barbecue for chargrilled foods – but does it really work?

The Miele Boost CX1 is surprisingly compact for a canister vacuum, but it doesn't have the power to deep clean carpets.

A a jack-of-trades kitchen appliance, but is it trying to be too many things?

It’s a mop and vacuum in one, so can the Tineco Floor One S5 save you time as well as money?

The Shark Stratos Pet Pro Upright Vacuum promises best-ever hair pick-up. Is this the must-have vac for homes with pets?

Is this entry-level Shark cordless vacuum a worthwhile investment, or should you set your sights higher?

Can the KitchenAid Go Cordless Hand Blender deliver enough power to match its corded counterparts?

Are battery-powered appliances, like the KitchenAid Go Cordless Food Chopper, the next big thing in kitchens?

A large capacity food processor that has a lot to give, but it'll take up space.

Cordless vacuums aren’t always the best option, this reasonably priced plug-in canister vac gets the job done.

The KitchenAid 13 cup / 3.1L is a decent sized food processor with clever accessory storage.

We're not ready to shelve plug-in vacuums just yet, so we put Shark’s top-of-the-range canister vacuum to the test.

The Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Upright is a multi-purpose cordless vacuum that's not just for floors.

Miele is known for its corded vacuums – can it pull off the same trick with its cordless HX1 range?

Should you buy a coffee maker from a brand known for its multi-cookers and air fryers? I tried this drip coffee maker from Instant to find out.

Smeg has revamped its classic 1950s-style espresso machine. So is the newer model an improvement? Read our hands-on review to find out.