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Helen McCue

Helen McCue is a freelance writer and home economist, specialising in kitchen appliance reviews and household advice for various UK publications including Good Housekeeping.

Recent articles by Helen McCue

Best chest freezer
Best chest freezer 2023: Boost your freezer capacity
Fridges & freezers

Running out of space in your freezer? A chest freezer can give a huge boost to your frozen storage - and for less than you might think

Best gas hobs to buy in 2023
Kitchen

Make whipping up a meal for two, or for many, quick and easy with our pick of the best gas hobs

The best built-in ovens from £349
Home appliances

Learn how to choose the right built-in oven and freestanding cooker with our bite-sized reviews and handy buying guide

The best leather cleaner: Spruce up your leather furniture
Cleaning

Keep those classy leather belongings clean with the picks from our list

The best double ovens to buy in 2023
Home appliances

Expand your oven-cooking capacity with our pick of the very best double ovens, from £469

Best kitchen worktop
Our pick of the best kitchen worktops for every budget
Kitchen

No matter your budget, these strong and stylish kitchen worktops will make a statement in your kitchen

The best microwaves and combination ovens
Microwaves

Looking for the finest microwaves that money can buy? We've heated, reheated, grilled and baked to find the very best

Best pasta maker: Our pick of the best pasta machines to buy
Kitchen

Treat yourself to the fresh stuff with our selection of recommended pasta makers

Best electric hobs to buy in 2023
Kitchen

Whether you’re looking for induction, solid plates or ceramic, our list of the best electric hobs has you covered

The best small microwaves to buy in 2023
Microwaves

When you’re short on space but still need a functional kitchen, these are the best small microwaves money can buy