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Cobra's QS2800 is a powerful shredder at a sensible price - ideal for attacking a leylandii hedge

Cobra QS2800 review: a powerful garden shredder at a keen price
The Cobra QS2800 tackles branches up to 45mm thick, feeds them automatically and turns bulky garden waste into manageable chippings. At £169.99, it looks like s...

The new Morphy Richards Zino is a true bean-to-cup filter coffee machine - and probably one of the best in the business

Morphy Richards Zino review: fresh filter coffee without the fuss

The Cricut crafting machine that could turn a hobby into a business and it does more than just stickers

The Cricut machine is so much more than a crafting gadget

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury’s cuts Halloween pumpkins to 50p each with Nectar deal

The compact FridgePower unit is a portable power station condensed into a unit that can sit on top of, or by the side, of a fridge-freezer

Bluetti FridgePower: This battery could save your fridge in a blackout

From colourful seasonal flower bouquets to pretty plants that last well beyond the occasion, Bunches has a range of autumn bouquets that make thoughtful November birthday gifts.

If you've got a November birthday, you can save 20% at Bunches

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

I found these beautiful autumnl flower bouquets from Bunches that are perfect for the season

Three beautiful autumn bouquets from Bunches

The throw is a bargain if you pick the grey one - but only for a limited-time

Amazon’s cosy fleece throw is just £6.47 if you pick this colour

Roomba's Max 775 Combo feels like a winning return to form for iRobot

Roomba Max 775 Combo review: iRobot finally catches up with the best

Plug-in solar is gradually becoming more affordable - and this Amazon bargain might be the best one yet

This £409 plug-in solar kit could be one of the best bundles to buy

Broadband for a fiver? This student-focused deal can cut down one of the most stressful bills

Thisstudent broadband deal works out at £5 each when housemates share

Bunches customers are praising this colourful autumn bouquet and saying it made the perfect gift

What customers are saying about Bunches’ Autumn Sunrise bouquet

Ninja's brand-new Crispi air fryer has already been discounted

The black Shark pet vacuum is £169.95 for Prime members, saving £150.04 against its listed RRP in Amazon’s Prime Day deal

This Shark pet vacuum has £150 off for Amazon Prime Day

The grey Keter Store It Out Pro is £124.99 in Amazon’s Prime Day deal, saving Prime members £65.01

The garden clutter solution with £65 off for Prime Day

Households could be paying up to £452 extra a year by letting an expired broadband deal roll on

The overlooked broadband date that could be costing you £452

It feels like bills are going up across the board - but there’s one that’s actually gone down

The household bill bucking a decade of rising prices

Fleas in your pet’s fur could be just part of the problem, with carpets and bedding harbouring more of the infestation

The fleas on your pet could be just 5% of the problem in your home

Simba Sleep has launched a payday promotion with savings of up to 30% across selected mattresses, pillows, bedding and beds.

Simba payday event offers savings on mattresses, pillows and bedding

Bunches’ Autumn Sunrise bouquet combines warm yellow, orange, red and burgundy blooms for a colourful seasonal display.

Autumn flowers to bring seasonal colour into your home

The Loch Capsule Solo has become my new favourite home gadget after giving me the dishwasher I thought my kitchen simply couldn't accommodate.

My favourite home gadget is now the thing I never thought I could have

Free printer cartridges are available with this special offer code

Bought a printer? This overlooked offer adds three free months of ink

Selected LEGO DUPLO sets are reduced by up to 25% at Very until September 16

Very cuts up to 25% off LEGO DUPLO sets for little builders

A selection of Haier fridge freezers will score you a free 43" TV - for a limited time only

Haier is giving away a free £299 4K TV with fridge freezers

Simba's new HeatRelease technology is designed to help sleepers stay cooler overnight. Stock image.

If you always get too hot at night this new mattress tech could help

Coupled with SwitchBot's clever smart keypad, the Lock Ultra Max is basically the best smart lock out there

SwitchBot Lock Ultra Max review: The best smart lock gets even faster

Plug-in solar is finally in UK shops - but the bargains haven’t quite arrived yet

Best UK plug-in solar kits as prices start from £349.99

Cottage vs robovac: The Eufy Omni E35 automatically detects changes between hard flooring and rugs, switching cleaning modes as it moves around the home.

Eufy Omni E35 review: is this £999 robot vacuum worth it?

The Aptliton coffee machine combines a built-in bean grinder, espresso brewing and a milk frothing function

Like New coffee machine is nearly £143 cheaper

Enjoy creamy, indulgent coffees with the Lavazza A Modo Mio Deséa machine without leaving the house.

Review: I tried this Lavazza coffee machine and loved the simplicity

The Yoto player gives children stories and music to enjoy during long autumn evenings.

The gadget that could make long, dark evenings easier for parents

Simba's new HeatRelease technology is designed to help sleepers stay cooler during hot summer nights. Stock photo.

New Simba mattress created with tech to keep you cooler at night

I tried several different bedding styles to find my favourite for comfort and luxury. Pictured is Luff Sleep bedding.

Review: I tried four different bedding sets and found my winner

Get crisp, stone-baked bases and deliciously melted toppings in minutes with the Firebloom EP01 Electric Pizza Oven.

I tried the indoor pizza oven that cooks pizza in just 90 seconds

These Fine Bedding Company bedding buys could help create a softer, cosier sleep set-up.

The £70 bedding upgrade that made for a more comfortable night's sleep

The Horizon Adventurer 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress combines pocket springs with bamboo-infused memory foam for a balance of comfort and support.

I tried this Horizon hybrid mattress and here's what I thought

Free money is on offer for customers who switch to a different broadband provider - we look at the best giveaways

These broadband firms will give you up to £165 to switch providers

The Yoto player is a clever gadget giving children something to do after school without reaching for another screen.

The screen-free gadget for keeping children entertained after school

Just five fleas on an untreated pet could potentially lead to more than one million eggs entering the home within four weeks.

The five-flea warning that could spare pet owners a huge problem

The Philips PerfectCare Compact Steam Generator is designed to make tackling large piles of laundry quicker and easier.

I tried a steam generator and now I won't go back to a regular iron

Sick of soaring bills? They’re not all going up

The one household bill that costs less than it did 10 years ago

The Yoto player gives children a screen-free way to enjoy stories, music and educational content after school.

This is an after-school gadget that kids will actually enjoy

Online Home Shop's hot pink bow-print storage box has helped me tidy away household items that have looked unsightly in my home for years.

The pretty storage buys making my home feel instantly more organised

A cleaning advent calendar has been launched for Christmas 2026

I have found the Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress offers responsive support and pressure-relieving comfort.

I found the perfect balance of softness and support with this mattress

I changed almost all my bedding to M&S and the finished bed now has a luxurious, upmarket hotel feel. Pictured is the Egyptian Cotton 400 Thread Count Silky set in blush pink.

I changed my bedding to M&S – here’s my verdict

The lightweight Regatta snood can be worn as a scarf, hat, head covering, wristband and more.

This £1.50 autumn accessory can be worn at least five different ways

Depending on the printer and the trial included, the promotion could mean up to nine months of ink without the usual subscription fee.

Discount code offers up to nine months of free ink for your printer

The Casima four-seater garden set combines comfortable seating with a stylish coffee table for a relaxed outdoor space.

Review: I tried a £225 garden furniture set - what I loved and didn't

A Yoto player can bring screen-free stories into a child's bedtime routine as the autumn evenings get darker.

This simple bedtime addition will help kids on darker autumn nights

The SOLACE+CO Lola Egg Chair has a cocoon-like shape, cushioned seat and gentle swinging motion.

I finally bought a garden egg chair – and wish I’d done it years ago

New subscribers can save 40% on their first box and 20% on the second delivery

Dog owners can get 40% off pet food before surprise rewards begin

The portable 1600W pressure washer is advertised with up to 135-bar pressure and costs £40.99

This £41 pressure washer could revive a grimy patio

The 570-litre Keter Westwood combines outdoor storage with occasional seating for two adults

This huge garden storage box doubles as a two-person seat

With an 18KG capacity, if this washing machine loses a sock, there's space to send in a search party

£3,499 AI-powered washer dryer could be the poshest ever appliance

Tailored insurance is available to landlords at a discounted rate - so renters should check it’s in place

The insurance detail every renter should ask their landlord about

The seven jumbo MEIQIHOME vacuum storage bags are reduced from £17.99 to £11.38

These £11 bags could reclaim 80% of cupboard space

The Deep-Sleep Memory Foam Mattress has dropped to £69 in a GoGroopie voucher deal

£389 mattress slashed to just £69

Furbo also makes cheaper, more compact cameras

Furbo pet camera deal offers up to 50% off this summer

Pink Carnation Plant

Add greenery to your home without a garden with these house plants

Emma’s award-winning pillow bundle is £70 cheaper

The Shark FlexBreeze offers cordless cooling, strong airflow and a misting feature for extra relief on hot days - and it's made the heatwave easier to cope with.

Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo review

Furbo’s clever camera can even toss out a treat

Deal: Dog owners can check on pets from the beach, hotel or airport

The Shark PowerDetect combines a flexible wand, pet tool and up to 70 minutes of cordless runtime

This Shark pet vacuum is now under £300 at Amazon

Summer Cascade Letterbox flowers

The thoughtful gift that arrives even when no one's home

The Luxear cooling blanket is designed to reduce stress and improve sleep, with a silky soft finish that’s gentle on both skin and hair.

Amazon cooling blanket could help during the next UK hot spell

The DREO TurboPoly Fan 508S has become our go-to cooling essential this summer, with powerful airflow, remote control settings and colour-changing light making it a standout upgrade from our old desktop fan.

We replaced his 20-year-old fan with this powerful Dreo model

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