Helen McCue
Helen started reviewing home and kitchen appliances in 2007 at the Good Housekeeping Institute and has never looked back. She’s now freelance and reviews all sorts of appliances from her home in a pretty village in the UK. Despite having reviewed hundreds of coffee machines in her time, she’s only recently developed a love for coffee and a daily coffee habit, which makes tasting all those coffees much more enjoyable!
Latest articles by Helen McCue
7 surprising uses for aluminum foil
By Helen McCue published
Aluminum foil is great for roasting and baking, but we’ve found 7 more clever ways you can use it.
7 best plants to reduce indoor air pollution
By Helen McCue published
Want to improve your air quality at home? These plants can help
7 things you should always keep in the trunk of your car
By Helen McCue published
The car’s trunk is often cluttered, but there are 7 things you should always keep in there.
7 ways you didn’t know you could use hydrogen peroxide
By Helen McCue published
Want to know how you can use hydrogen peroxide around the home? We’ve found 7 uses.
Nespresso Vertuo review
By Helen McCue published
The Nespresso Vertuo is the original Vertuo machine and its smart technology makes brewing coffee foolproof, but it’s bulky and can’t heat milk.
7 uses for ground cover plants
By Helen McCue published
Ground cover plants are more useful than you know, Here are 7 benefits of ground cover plants.
7 places to never use WD-40 — you’ll be surprised
By Helen McCue last updated
WD-40 can work wonders, but there are some places it should never be used.
How to clean your patio without a pressure washer
By Helen McCue published
Want to clean your patio, but lack a pressure washer? Here, we break down how to clean patio slabs in 7 simple steps — no pressure washer required.
7 mistakes you’re making with your pots and pans
By Helen McCue published
Are you guilty of making any of these 7 mistakes with your pots and pans?
Robot lawn mowers — 5 reasons to buy and 5 reasons to skip
By Helen McCue published
Should you get a robot lawn mower? Here are 5 reasons to buy one and 5 reasons to skip.
Blackout curtains — 5 reasons to buy and 4 to skip
By Helen McCue published
Should you upgrade to blackout curtains? Here, we breakdown the pros and cons of changing the drapes.
Grass seed vs sod — what’s best for your lawn?
By Helen McCue published
Is it better to plant grass seed or lay sod? Here, we break down the pros and cons of each.
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