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Alex Temblador
Alex Temblador is a Dallas-based award-winning author and freelance writer that has covered home, design, architecture, and art in publications like Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Home & Gardens, Dwell, Architectural Digest, Artsy, Neighborhoods.com, Culture Trip, among many others. She recently bought her first home, a green Sears & Roebuck house that's over 100 years old, sits on half an acre of land, and features a stunning wraparound porch, original hardwood floors, pocket doors, and a butler pantry. Alex loves to test products for Gardeningetc, Real Homes, and Homes & Gardens buying guides and reviews which has helped to expand the richness of her first-time homeowner life – she has tested everything from hedge trimmers to hot tubs. The Mixed Latinx writer can usually be found working or relaxing in her outdoor spaces.
Latest articles by Alex Temblador
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Best riding lawn mower
The best riding lawn mowers will let you sit back, relax, and have fun when looking after your lawn.
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Best grill 2023: 10 grills reviewed, from gas to charcoal
Buying Guide Gardeningetc reviews the best grills from Weber, Char-Broil, Traeger and Big Green Egg
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Best patio heater 2022: 6 chic ways to stay warm in your yard – even after sunset
Buying Guide The best patio heater will allow you and your guests to stay cozy outside, whatever the season
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Char-Griller Akorn kamado review: kamado grilling has gone digital
Shopping The Char-Griller Akorn kamado lets you control how you grill, smoke, roast, and bake from the convenience of your phone. Here's our verdict on whether it's up to the job...
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Best kamado grill: the top egg-shaped grills for juicy, smoky flavoring
Buying Guide Invest in the best kamado grill for a long-lasting buy that offers high heat retention, incredible flavors and versatile cooking options
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Troy-Bilt TB25PS 25cc 8-inch pole saw review: perfect for cutting tree limbs up high
Garden Tools The Troy-Bilt TB25PS is a pole saw that will trim and prune thick and small tree limbs up to 12 feet high
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7 mini greenhouses to help shield your plants from the weather
Buying Guide Help your plants bloom year-round with a mini greenhouse that fits your home, space and style
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Honda HRN216VKA lawn mower review: cut your yard faster with this speedy self-propelling lawn mower
Garden Tools Cut, mulch, bag, and discharge clippings quicker with this Honda HRN216VKA lawn mower that has a Self-Propel Smart Drive feature that reaches speeds up to 4 mph
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Black + Decker 60V Max Cordless Hedge Trimmer review: a powerful and precise hedge trimmer
Garden Tools The battery-powered Black + Decker 60V Max Cordless Hedge Trimmer will help you achieve prim and proper hedges with ease
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Best riding lawn mowers: 5 top buys for easy lawn maintenance
Buying Guide The best riding lawn mowers will let you sit back, relax, and have fun when looking after your lawn. You'll find something for every budget in our selection
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Best weed eater: 5 great grass trimmers to keep your yard manicured
Garden Tools Trim and edge those grassy spots where your lawn mower won't reach with the best weed eaters around
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Best chainsaws: 7 tools to fell the thickest of trees in your yard
Buying Guide Whether you're pruning or felling dead branches or prepping firewood the best chainsaws will help you get the job done with ease
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Best hedge trimmer: turn your hedges into masterpieces with these 6 trimmers
Gardening Tools Discover our top gas, battery, and pole hedge trimmer picks for small and large hedges.
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Best leaf blower: clear debris in seconds with these 5 amazing leaf blowers
Garden Tools Whether you choose gas or battery-powered, keep your yard and driveway clean with one of the best leaf blowers
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Best hammocks: backyard hammocks for lazy days in the sun
Buying Guide The best hammocks for the backyard; swing into bliss with the best outdoor hammocks with a stand and the most comfortable hammock chairs
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Bestway SaluSpa Hawaii hot tub review: soothe away back pain with this inflatable spa
Outdoor Living We tested the Bestway SaluSpa Hawaii hot tub and discovered it takes the inflatable spa experience to new levels of relaxation
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Bestway SaluSpa Helsinki AirJet Inflatable Hot Tub Spa review: a stylish, spacious spa that's easy to use
Outdoor Living Get the scoop on the Bestway SaluSpa Helsinki AirJet Inflatable Hot Tub Spa. How easy it is to set up, why we love the style, and great perks you may not expect
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Best mosquito repellents: 5 top buys to ward off unwanted flying guests
Buying Guide Keeping the bugs at bay, these are the best mosquito repellents to prevent undesirables ruining your backyard fun
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Troy-Bilt TB260 XP SpaceSavr Self-Propelled Lawn Mower review: a compact yet high-powered tool
Garden Tools Ideal for sprucing up your backyard, the Troy-Bilt gas-powered lawn mower is a smart design that won't clutter the garage
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SnapFresh Cordless Hedge Trimmer review: safe and satisfied when using this hedge trimmer
Garden Tools We may not have heard of the SnapFresh Cordless Hedge Trimmer before we tested it, but we’re happy to report that it has a great cutting capacity, stellar safety features, and is a great budget pick
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Big Green Egg review: the most versatile charcoal grill for summer barbecues
Outdoor Living We tested the Big Green Egg and discovered that its simple design is great for grilling, smoking, and baking
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Best pressure washer: 6 powerful jet sprayers to clean your outdoor spaces
Buying Guide Dirt, mud, and stains won’t stand a chance against the best pressure washers
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