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Barbecues to avoid buying The best barbecues deliver cracking cooking performance and are easy to use – here are the duds that failed to impress. 
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Leaf blower and blower vac reviews Our experts test leaf blowers and blower vacs, including models from Ryobi, Black & Decker, Victa and more, to find the best for your yard.
What to know before buying a portable power station Portable power stations that don't rely on petrol or diesel to run can deliver reliable energy anywhere, anytime.
The 8 barbecue habits our CHOICE kitchen experts swear by Follow these pro tips and you'll soon be a grill master.
Battery lawnmower reviews We test battery (cordless) lawnmowers from EGO, Victa, Bosch, Ryobi and more to find out which mowers are best for your yard.

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