Articles by: Graham Barlow

Graham Barlow

Graham usually works in home computer journalism for his day job, and has been at Future Plc for many years, mostly employed across our print titles. He has a keen interest in all things gardening, and has written extensively about lawn mowers and other garden care products while in his freelance capacity at Top Ten Reviews.

Best leaf blowers 2022: Gas and cordless leaf blowers to buy this year

By Graham Barlow, Sophie Bird published 7 October 21

Buying guide The best leaf blowers from Black & Decker, Husqvarna, and more to tidy up your yard

Best garage door openers 2022

By Graham Barlow published 11 June 21

Buying Guide With the best garage door openers, you’ll have one less thing to do when you return home.

Honda HRX217VKA Mower review

By Graham Barlow, Becks Shepherd published 21 April 21

Review The Honda HRX217VKA Mower is reliable and packed with brilliant features, but is it worth splurging on?

Best portable generators 2022

By Graham Barlow, Sophie Bird published 18 February 21

Buying guide All the best portable generators for home use, ideal for using when there’s a power outage.

Honda HRX217HZA review

By Graham Barlow published 1 April 20

Review The Honda HRX217HZA is an impressive gas lawnmower with all the features you'll need for a perfect garden.

Toro 20333 Personal Pace Recycler review

By Graham Barlow published 1 April 20

Review The Toro 20333 gas lawnmower has some high-end features, a mid-range price tag and it's perfect for large lawns.

Troy-Bilt TB160 review

By Graham Barlow published 31 March 20

Review The Troy-Bilt TB160 is a powerful mid-range gas lawnmower that has a quality Honda motor but otherwise basic features.

Cub Cadet SC100HW review

By Graham Barlow published 31 March 20

Review The Cub Cadet SC100HW is a mid-priced gas lawnmower that has all the basics covered.

Troy-Bilt TB100 review

By Graham Barlow published 31 March 20

Review The Troy-Bilt TB100 is a super-affordable, no-frills gas lawnmower, but it might just suit your budget.

Weibang WB537SCV-3IN1 review

By Graham Barlow published 31 March 20

Review The Weibang WB537SCV-3IN1 gas lawnmower is perfect if you're tired of flimsy lawnmowers. It's meaty, powerful and mighty.

Genie 1035-V garage door opener review

By Graham Barlow published 30 January 20

Review The Genie 1035-V is a budget garage door opener that gets the job done without breaking the bank.

Mighty Mule MM9545M garage door opener review

By Graham Barlow published 30 January 20

Review If you're looking for a garage door opener with amazing customer reviews and a bundle of great features then consider the Mighty Mule MM9545M.

Skylink ATOMS ATR-1612C garage door opener review

By Graham Barlow published 30 January 20

Review Budget price doesn't have to mean bad quality, as this brilliant garage door opener proves.

Chamberlain B510 garage door opener review

By Graham Barlow published 30 January 20

Review If you're looking for a budget garage door opener and can live without battery backup, then consider the Chamberlain B510.

Chamberlain B970 garage door opener review

By John Carlsen, Graham Barlow published 30 January 20

Review There are many things to like about the Chamberlain B970, but we can sum it up like this: It’s one of the most full-featured models in our comparison and it has a great warranty.

Chamberlain B1381 garage door opener review

By Graham Barlow published 30 January 20

Review If your budget is on the generous side then the Chamberlain B1381 is a top of the range garage door opener.

RYOBI GD201 garage door opener review

By Graham Barlow published 30 January 20

Review If you want to add a camera, parking lasers and music to your garage door opener then consider the RYOBI GD201.

Best cheap leaf blower deals 2022

By Graham Barlow published 18 December 19

Deals Don’t let falling leaves ruin your lawn with the best cheap leaf blower deals of 2022.

RYOBI 18V ONE+ Powersource review

By Graham Barlow published 16 December 19

Review Plug the RYOBI 150-watt Inverter Generator into any ONE+ 18-volt battery to provide immediate power on the go.

Honda EU3000is Handi review

By Graham Barlow published 16 December 19

Review With a Honda motor on the inside, this sturdy 3,000 watt inverter generator is a handy portable power solution.

Goal Zero Yeti 400 review

By Graham Barlow published 16 December 19

Review Keep your gadgets charged using the power of the sun with this light and portable solar-powered generator.

DeWALT DXGNR7000 review

By Graham Barlow published 16 December 19

Review A serious gasoline-powered generator for working on site or for running large appliances in your home during a power cut.

Ford FG2200iS review

By Graham Barlow published 16 December 19

Review First released in 2016, the Ford FG2200iS has been a popular generator that has stood the test of time because of its price, weight, and impressive power for its size