Articles by Carrie Marshall

Carrie Marshall is a freelance writer and broadcaster based in Glasgow in the UK, and she's been writing about technology for 25 years – not just for us but for our sister sites Techradar, Real Homes, T3 and many more. Carrie is trans and her memoir, Carrie Kills A Man, is available from good bookshops and audiobook services too.

Articles by: Carrie Marshall

Best robot lawn mowers 2020: Top robot mowers for large lawns and hills

I love a bargain, and these are the 9 best outdoor finds from Amazon's Big Spring Sale

By Carrie Marshall published 23 March 24

Deals Save serious cash on yard tools and outdoor furniture with these superb Amazon Big Spring Sale deals.

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This Ninja Woodfire deal as dropped to its lowest price ever in the Amazon Spring Sale event — don't miss it

By Carrie Marshall published 20 March 24

Deal With nearly 20% off the usual price, this Ninja Grill, Smoker and Air Fryer deal is seriously tasty.

Shop today to save 20% off the Felco F-2 hand pruners, only at Amazon

By Carrie Marshall published 29 February 24

Deal Felco F-2 hand pruners are a cut above their cheaper rivals, so a discount on this popular model is well worth having.

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This best-selling Mecity espresso machine deal is discounted by almost 70% at Walmart — it's a clearance offer not to be missed

By Carrie Marshall published 8 February 24

Deal Make your own espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, mochas and more for a fraction of the usual price with this Mecity espresso machine deal.

LG WM4200HBA washing machine deal on top ten reviews

This family-friendly smart washing machine from LG has a massive $350 off the price - and it's selling fast!

By Carrie Marshall published 23 January 24

Deal LG's Wi-Fi-enabled front load washer is a whopping $350 off in this excellent direct deal.

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Should I buy a single serve coffee maker? We ask an expert

By Carrie Marshall published 23 December 23

Coffee Makers They're fast. They're convenient. And they make great coffee. Here's why single serve coffee makers are such great buys

How to shop on Black Friday: get the most out of the holiday sales

By Carrie Marshall published 28 October 23

Black Friday How to prepare for Black Friday, where to get the best Black Friday deals and how to make sure you're getting the biggest discounts

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This Samsung smart top-load washer has just dropped in price by a massive $350 - it beats Black Friday

By Carrie Marshall published 25 October 23

Deal Clean your clothes quietly for a lot less cash with this excellent Samsung deal, saving you a serious chunk of cash

How to spot fake Amazon reviews this Prime Day

By Carrie Marshall published 3 October 23

Prime day There are lots of great and genuine Prime Day deals. Here's how to spot the ones that might not be

How to choose a robot vacuum cleaner during Prime Day 2023

By Carrie Marshall, Dan Fauzi published 3 October 23

Prime Day How to win the Prime Day robo-vac wars and bag yourself a bagless bargain.

Just launched: New iRobot Roombas to wipe away your robot cleaning woes

By Carrie Marshall published 11 September 23

News iRobot's Roomba Combo J9+ and Roomba J9+ promise cleverer cleaning without the dreaded downsides.

I want to buy the Bissell Little Green Multi-Purpose Cleaner during Prime Day, but Walmart have an alternative

By Carrie Marshall published 12 July 23

Prime Day There is an alternative to the Bissell Little Green Multi-Purpose Cleaner, and you'll find it on Walmart

How's this for a cool 4th of July deal: get 25% off LG's amazing air conditioners

By Carrie Marshall published 1 July 23

Deal Stay cool for less this summer with 25% off LG air conditioners

Best home design software 2024: build your ideal home

By Carrie Marshall last updated 8 December 23

Buying Guide Bring your dream home to life with the best home design software.

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Best electric double wall ovens 2024: our top picks for expanding your cooking area

By Carrie Marshall last updated 28 March 24

Buying Guide If you have a passion for cooking and enjoy experimenting with new recipes, an electric double wall oven can provide you with plenty of space to showcase your culinary skills.

Planoplan software review

By Carrie Marshall published 19 March 21

REVIEW Planoplan’s design program looks more modern than many rival apps. You can run it in a web browser but we recommend downloading the Windows or Mac app.

Virtual Architect Ultimate Home Design With Landscaping and Decks 10.0 review

By Carrie Marshall last updated 15 February 21

Review Virtual Architect Ultimate 10.0 combines easy-to-use features with a fantastic selection of props and objects to really bring your ideas together.

SmartDraw Online Edition review

By Carrie Marshall last updated 18 May 20

Review SmartDraw Online Edition doesn't have the whizzy 3D features of its rivals but it's a solid technical drawing app that's good for creating floor plans.

IKEA Home Planner review

By Carrie Marshall last updated 18 May 20

Review It's limiting you to one retailer, of course, but the IKEA Home Planner app is a surprisingly clever option for fans of its Scandinavian designs.

Roomstyler 3D Home Planner review

By Carrie Marshall last updated 18 May 20

Review Roomstyler 3D Home Planner is a simple, straightforward way to plan your room furnishing and decoration. Paid apps do more but this does plenty.

HomeByMe review

By Carrie Marshall last updated 18 May 20

Review HomeByMe allows you to create beautiful, photorealistic versions of your designs to see exactly how each room will look.

Planner 5D review

By Carrie Marshall last updated 15 May 20

Review Planner 5D is a great browser-based home design app, but watch out for the hidden pricing.

Floorplanner review

By Carrie Marshall last updated 15 May 20

Review Floorplanner is a hugely capable and user-friendly interior design app with a superb object library, cross-platform support and confusing pricing.

Home Designer Suite 2020 by Chief Architect review

By Carrie Marshall published 19 February 20

Review Home Designer Suite isn't the friendliest app but the online help is good and there’s a great selection of design tools. The plant chooser is particularly useful.

DreamPlan Home Designer review

By Carrie Marshall published 19 February 20

Review Cheap and cheerful, DreamPlan Home Designer is best suited to straightforward projects such as planning decks or working out how best to fill a room with furniture.