
Helen McCue
After earning a degree in Home Economics and gaining experience in the food industry, in 2007, Helen embarked on a new career path, conducting thorough evaluations of household appliances at the Good Housekeeping Institute. Her expertise encompasses testing and reviewing a wide range of products such as vacuums, coffee makers, and even pizza ovens. Helen's insightful product reviews and household advice have been featured in renowned publications such as Ideal Home, Homes & Gardens, BBC Good Food, Tom’s Guide, TechRadar, and, notably, TopTenReviews. When she's not rigorously testing the latest appliances in her kitchen, you can find Helen tending to her garden in the Buckinghamshire countryside or breaking a sweat at the gym. Her passion for interior design and DIY projects also extends to the occasional upholstery endeavor.
Latest articles by Helen McCue

Gas vs electric ovens: which should you buy?
By Helen McCue last updated
VERSUS It’s gas vs electric ovens here as we help you choose the right one for your home.

The Morning Machine review: a pod coffee maker like no other
By Helen McCue published
Review The Morning machine delivers the convenience of pod coffee but with unprecedented control of the brew process.

Ooni Fyra 12 review: a wood fired pizza oven that’s small, compact and easy to use
By Helen McCue published
Review I reviewed the Ooni Fyra 12 to see if wood fired pizza is worth the effort.

COSORI 9Qt 8-in-1 Dual Air Fryer review: sleek and streamlined with a roomy capacity
By Helen McCue published
Review I reviewed the Cosori Dual Basket 9Qt Air Fryer to see if it's as good as the brands top-performing single basket models.

Nespresso Vertuo Creatista review: the latest and greatest Vertuo model yet
By Helen McCue published
Review I tried the investment-level Nespresso Vertuo Creatista to see if it could sway me from my beloved specialty coffee habit.

Shark Vertex Bagless Corded Canister Vacuum review
By Helen McCue published
Review The Shark Vertex Bagless Corded Canister Vacuum is a feature-rich canister vacuum that’ll leave your floors dust-free.

Yeedi Mop Station Pro review
By Helen McCue published
Review The Yeedi Mop Station Pro is a robot mop and vacuum that will even clean its own mop pads. It sounds too good to be true, so we gave it a go to find out.

Neato D10 robot vacuum cleaner review
By Helen McCue last updated
Review The Neato D10 is the brand’s top-of-the-range robot vacuum. This unmistakable D-shaped robot features long run times and excellent dirt pick-up, but it doesn’t come cheap.

The Hoover ONEPWR Evolve Pet review
By Helen McCue published
Review We tested out the affordable Hoover ONEPWR Evolve Pet cordless vacuum to see how it performed.

Shark Vertex Pro Cordless Vacuum review
By Helen McCue published
Review A cordless vacuum that's lightweight in use, the Shark Vertex Pro Cordless Vacuum is a great cleaner at a reasonable price.

Tineco PureOne S12 EX Smart Cordless Stick Vacuum review
By Helen McCue published
Review The Tineco Pure One S12 Pro EX is a smart cordless vacuum with two batteries and enough tools to tackle dust and dirt all around your home, but it's expensive.
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