Articles by: 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 cheap leaf blower deals 2022

By Graham Barlow last updated 2 December 22

Deals Get the best cheap leaf blower deals to make short work of tidying leaves from your yard.

Mighty Mule MM9545M garage door opener review

By Graham Barlow published 28 April 22

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.

Best garage door openers 2022

By Graham Barlow published 21 April 22

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

Troy-Bilt TB100 review

By Graham Barlow published 17 March 22

Review It may not have the bells and whistles of more expensive lawn mowers, but the Troy-Bilt TB100 is a budget-friendly, reliable option.

Troy-Bilt TB160 review

By Graham Barlow published 17 March 22

Review The Troy-Bilt TB160 packs a lot of power into its Honda-made motor, but it may be lacking on bonus features for some.

Weibang WB537SCV-3IN1 review

By Graham Barlow published 16 March 22

Review The Weibang WB537SCV-3IN1 may be at the top end of gas-powered lawn mowers, but its power, reliability and extra features make it worth the outlay.

Chamberlain B1381 garage door opener review

By Graham Barlow published 3 March 22

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

Honda HRX217VKA mower review

By Graham Barlow, Becks Shepherd published 23 February 22

Review The Honda HRX217VKA packs a powerful performance with a 200cc engine, but is it worth the high price tag?

Best portable generators 2022

By Graham Barlow, Sophie Bird last updated 13 January 22

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 last updated 21 July 21

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 last updated 24 June 20

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

Cub Cadet SC100HW review

By Graham Barlow last updated 24 June 20

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

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.

Skylink ATOMS ATR-1612C garage door opener review

By Graham Barlow last updated 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 last updated 19 March 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 last updated 19 March 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.

RYOBI GD201 garage door opener review

By Graham Barlow last updated 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.