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Joanne Gould

Joanne has been writing about food, drink, health, beauty and wellbeing for ten years. She has contributed to The Independent, The Telegraph, The Guardian, Grazia and YOU Magazine among others and writes regularly on food, drink and home at Expert Reviews. She will test and rate anything from Pinot Noir to vegetable peelers and everything in between.

Recent articles by Joanne Gould

halogen heater to the side in living room on cream carpet - advantages and disadvantages of halogen heaters
The advantages and disadvantages of halogen heaters
Heating

Is a halogen heater the best way of keeping warm? We find out

What to do if your filling falls out - teaser. Woman's reflection in small mirror as she examines her teeth with pained expression
What to do if your filling falls out
Dental care

Suddenly discover a hole in a tooth where a filling used to be? Find out what you should do with our helpful guide

Close up image of exposed latex mattress material on a wooden frame
What is a latex mattress? The mattress material explained
Mattresses

We look at how latex mattresses are made, their benefits and disadvantages and whether a latex mattress is the right choice for you

hands assessing mattress layers - what is the difference between latex and memory foam
Which is better for you, memory foam or latex?
Mattresses

We compared these two popular mattress materials to find out which one wins

Why does my mattress smell - teaser. A stained mattress on the floor in the corner of a brightly lit room.
Why does my mattress smell?
Mattresses

Nobody wants a whiffy bed: Everything you need to know about identifying and eliminating mattress odours

Close up image of a lawn mower cutting grass
How to mow a lawn: Keep your garden looking neat and tidy
Lawn mowers

A well-maintained lawn is the first step to a beautiful garden – here’s everything you need to know about cutting your grass

how to get rid of moss in lawn - grass with moss in it
How to get rid of moss in lawns: Top tips and tricks
Lawn mowers

Moss is a common in most gardens but it’s rarely welcome in lawns – here’s how to tackle an excess of moss for healthier, greener grass

why does my vacuum cleaner smell? - woman on floor of living room with vacuum open holding her nose
Why does my vacuum cleaner smell?
Vacuum cleaners

Our top tips for figuring out why your vacuum cleaner smells and how to eliminate those unpleasant odours for good

Firm vs soft mattress: which is better?
Mattresses

Everything you need to know to choose a firm, medium or soft mattress for a healthy, relaxing sleep

The best hampers to buy for any occasion
Food & Drink

Treat your loved ones to a basket of their favourite treats with our pick of the best hampers